/* ==========================================================================
   LADDR. GROWTH CONSULTANCY - DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Brand Guideline Compliance: Blue (#053EBD, #0546D8, #3775FF) 
   to Electric Orange (#FF601F, #FF4A00) Gradients, Obsidian Glassmorphism
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Syne:wght@700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Guidelines Colors */
  --blue-dark: #053EBD;
  --blue-primary: #0546D8;
  --blue-electric: #3775FF;
  --blue-glow: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45);
  
  --orange-primary: #FF601F;
  --orange-deep: #FF4A00;
  --orange-glow: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.45);

  /* Neutrals & Cosmic Obsidian Backgrounds */
  --bg-deep: #050814;
  --bg-surface: #0A0F24;
  --bg-card: rgba(14, 21, 46, 0.65);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(20, 31, 66, 0.85);
  --bg-glass-nav: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.85);
  
  --border-subtle: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.15);
  --border-glow: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35);
  --border-orange: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.35);

  --text-white: #FFFFFF;
  --text-offwhite: #FFF9F7;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-dim: #64748B;

  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Syne', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #0546D8 0%, #3775FF 35%, #FF601F 75%, #FF4A00 100%);
  --gradient-brand-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.15) 100%);
  --gradient-blue-glow: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.25) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0) 70%);
  --gradient-orange-glow: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.25) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0) 70%);
  --gradient-card-border: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.4), rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.3), rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.1));

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.15);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.25);
  --shadow-orange: 0 10px 35px -5px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.35);

  /* Layout */
  --container-width: 1280px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-medium: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-offwhite);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

img, svg, video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR
   ========================================================================== */
/* Custom cursor disabled to restore normal standard browser cursor across site */
.custom-cursor,
.custom-cursor-follower {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BACKGROUND AMBIENT LIGHTS & PATTERNS
   ========================================================================== */
.ambient-glow-container {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ambient-glow-blue {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(5, 70, 216, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: pulseGlow 12s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.ambient-glow-orange {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.18) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  animation: pulseGlow 14s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}

.ambient-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 40%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 40%, transparent 80%);
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15) translate(30px, -20px); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95) translate(-20px, 30px); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY & GRADIENT TEXT (Brand Guideline: Blue to Orange)
   ========================================================================== */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3775FF 0%, #765CFE 35%, #FF601F 75%, #FF4A00 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  padding-bottom: 0.12em;
}

.gradient-text-subtle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #3775FF 70%, #FF601F 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  padding-bottom: 0.12em;
}

.brand-dot {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.7);
}

.brand-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #93C5FD;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.brand-badge .pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--orange-primary);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--orange-primary); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTAINER & LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

.case-study-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 8px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 10px 0;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.brand-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Central Floating Circular Rectangle (Capsule Pill Island) */
.nav-center-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 38, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: 9999px; /* Circular rectangle */
  padding: 5px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.12), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.nav-center-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.2);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.12);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 70, 216, 0.5) 0%, rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.audio-toggle-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Mobile Menu Drawer & Backdrop (Hidden by default on desktop) */
.mobile-menu-drawer {
  display: none;
}
.mobile-menu-backdrop {
  display: none;
}

/* Accepting Q4/Q1 Partners Pill Button Beside Center Island */
.nav-status-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #6EE7B7;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-status-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.55);
  color: #A7F3D0;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10B981;
  animation: statusPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes statusPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 0 3px #10B981;
  }
}

/* Blue to Red Animated Gradient "Book Discovery" Button */
.btn-discovery-gradient {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0546D8 0%, #3775FF 26%, #EF4444 65%, #DC2626 100%);
  background-size: 260% 260%;
  animation: blueToRedGradient 4.5s ease infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35), 0 0 15px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

@keyframes blueToRedGradient {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

.btn-discovery-gradient:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.5);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-discovery-gradient svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-discovery-gradient:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.nav-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 1001;
  border: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.nav-mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.nav-mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 6, 18, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-menu-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 84%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 24, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 24px 20px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-menu-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-close:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #EF4444;
}

.mobile-drawer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mobile-menu-drawer .nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-menu-drawer .nav-link.active,
.mobile-menu-drawer .nav-link:hover {
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange-primary);
}

/* Reusable responsive grid & card helpers */
.pillar-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.case-study-card {
  padding: 45px;
  min-height: 380px;
  width: 100%;
}

.case-study-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

.case-study-metrics-grid {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.pillar-checkbox-group-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.contact-form-card {
  padding: 45px;
}

.calc-controls-card {
  padding: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0546D8 0%, #3775FF 40%, #FF601F 90%, #FF4A00 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35), 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45), 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(60deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.75s ease;
}

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

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(14, 21, 46, 0.8);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 31, 66, 0.95);
  border-color: var(--blue-electric);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF601F 0%, #FF4A00 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-orange:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLASSMORPHISM CARDS ( Agency Look)
   ========================================================================== */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: var(--gradient-card-border);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-medium);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

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

/* Specific Reference-Accurate Cards (Matching JPGs) */
.reference-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(8, 20, 56, 0.88) 0%, rgba(5, 11, 28, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(5, 70, 216, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reference-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 45px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45);
}

.reference-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ref-subtitle {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.ref-tagline {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ref-logo {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
}

.ref-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.34rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.2);
  white-space: normal;
  overflow: visible;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ref-recruitment-card .ref-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.34rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ref-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.ref-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ref-icon-box {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #60A5FA;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ref-item:hover .ref-icon-box {
  background: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ref-item-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.ref-item-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ref-item-bullet {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--orange-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ref-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ref-roles-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #93C5FD;
}

/* Recruitment Specific Styling from Reference JPG */
.ref-recruitment-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ref-recruitment-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.ref-item-recruitment {
  align-items: center;
}

.ref-icon-circle-lg {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.35), rgba(8, 16, 42, 0.85));
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #60A5FA;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ref-item:hover .ref-icon-circle-lg {
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.35);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ref-item-rule {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45);
  margin: 10px 0 8px;
}

.ref-roles-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #3775FF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ref-roles-list {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 450;
}

.ref-section-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.18);
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.ref-card-footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.18);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ref-stat-pill {
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.ref-stat-pill:last-child {
  background: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.25);
}

.ref-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.ref-stat-pill:last-child .ref-stat-label {
  color: #FDBA74;
}

.ref-stat-val {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THREE.JS CANVASES & HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.hero-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.three-canvas-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 580px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(5, 70, 216, 0.18) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0) 75%);
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.three-canvas-container canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block;
}

.three-interactive-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE PILLARS SHOWCASE & TABS
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.pillar-feature-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.pillar-badge-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pillar-card-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 70, 216, 0.2), rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--blue-electric);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPARISON MATRIX: STATUS QUO VS LADDR
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.1);
}

.comparison-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(5, 70, 216, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.comparison-table th.laddr-col {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 70, 216, 0.25) 0%, rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.2) 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.comparison-table td.laddr-col {
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.2);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.2);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.check-icon {
  color: #10B981;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.cross-icon {
  color: #EF4444;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE CALCULATOR COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
.calculator-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.calc-control-group {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.calc-label-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.calc-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.calc-val-display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.3);
}

.range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.2);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--orange-primary);
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform 0.15s;
}

.range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.pillar-checkbox-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.pillar-check-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(14, 21, 46, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-check-label:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-electric);
  background: rgba(20, 31, 66, 0.8);
}

.pillar-check-label.selected {
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.08);
}

.pillar-check-label input {
  display: none;
}

.custom-checkbox-indicator {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-check-label.selected .custom-checkbox-indicator {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--orange-primary);
}

.calc-output-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(14, 21, 46, 0.9) 0%, rgba(7, 11, 26, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.calc-metric-box {
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.calc-metric-box.highlight {
  border-color: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.06);
}

.calc-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.calc-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-STEP CONTACT FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-offwhite);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue-electric);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.9);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: #03060E;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 320px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

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

.footer-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-link {
    padding: 6px 11px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .nav-status-btn {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .btn-discovery-gradient {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-center-pill, .nav-status-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-stats-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .three-canvas-container {
    height: 380px !important;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillar-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
  .case-study-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }
  .calculator-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .calc-output-card {
    position: static !important;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100% !important;
    text-size-adjust: 100% !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 18px;
    padding-right: 18px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 54px 0 !important;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 32px !important;
  }

  /* Responsive Typography & Heading Protections */
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.8vw, 2.5rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.14 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 2.1rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .cta-card-title, .pillar-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5.8vw, 1.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .case-study-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4.8vw, 1.55rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  /* Universal safety net against any inline font-sizes on headings */
  h1[style*="font-size"] {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.3rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  h2[style*="font-size"] {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5.8vw, 1.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  h3[style*="font-size"] {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4.8vw, 1.5rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  h4[style*="font-size"] {
    font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 4vw, 1.2rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .hero-description, .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  /* Compact Phone Navigation */
  .navbar {
    padding: 12px 0 !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 28px !important;
  }

  .nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .btn-discovery-gradient {
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .btn-discovery-gradient svg {
    width: 13px !important;
    height: 13px !important;
  }

  /* Hero Section Mobile Polish */
  .hero-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 110px !important;
    padding-bottom: 50px !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-stats-row {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding-top: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-stat-item, .hero-stat {
    padding: 0 4px !important;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .stat-num, .hero-stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4.5vw, 1.75rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .stat-label, .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  /* 3D Visual Containers on Phone */
  .three-canvas-container {
    height: 260px !important;
    max-height: 38vh !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .three-interactive-hint {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Continuous Reviews Marquee on Phone */
  .reviews-marquee-section {
    padding: 46px 0 !important;
  }

  .reviews-marquee-track {
    gap: 16px !important;
    animation-duration: 26s !important;
  }

  .review-card {
    width: 285px !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .review-avatar {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
  }

  .review-author-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  .review-author-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .review-stars {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .review-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  /* Glass Cards & Grids - Prevent clipping on mobile */
  .glass-card,
  .reference-card,
  .stack-card-inner,
  .case-study-card {
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .glass-card {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .reference-card {
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .ref-heading, .ref-recruitment-card .ref-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4.2vw, 1.25rem) !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .ref-recruitment-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Pillar Cards */
  .stack-card, .pillar-section-block {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .stack-card-inner {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  /* Case Studies */
  .case-study-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .case-study-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .case-study-metrics-grid div div:first-child {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
  }

  .case-study-metrics-grid div div:last-child {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  /* Comparison Table Mobile Scrolling */
  .comparison-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .comparison-table {
    min-width: 580px !important;
  }

  .comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  /* Calculator */
  .calc-controls-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .calc-output-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .calc-metric-box {
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .calc-label-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .pillar-checkbox-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .calc-metric-value {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4.8vw, 1.8rem) !important;
  }

  /* Contact Form */
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .form-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
  }

  .pillar-checkbox-group-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .form-control {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: 48px 0 24px !important;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
    margin-bottom: 36px !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom div:last-child {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 15px;
    padding-right: 15px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 42px 0 !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 26px !important;
  }

  .btn-discovery-gradient {
    padding: 6px 11px !important;
    font-size: 0.73rem !important;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7.2vw, 2.05rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.14 !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.8vw, 1.75rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .cta-card-title, .pillar-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.8vw, 1.75rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .case-study-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 4.8vw, 1.4rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .stat-num, .hero-stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4.5vw, 1.45rem) !important;
  }

  .stat-label, .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  }

  h1[style*="font-size"] {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7.2vw, 2.05rem) !important;
  }

  h2[style*="font-size"] {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.8vw, 1.75rem) !important;
  }

  h3[style*="font-size"] {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 4.8vw, 1.35rem) !important;
  }

  h4[style*="font-size"] {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 4vw, 1.12rem) !important;
  }

  .three-canvas-container {
    height: 230px !important;
  }

  .review-card {
    width: 265px !important;
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
  }

  .glass-card {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .reference-card {
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
  }

  .ref-heading, .ref-recruitment-card .ref-heading {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }

  .case-study-metrics-grid {
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
  }

  .case-study-metrics-grid div div:first-child {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  }

  .calc-output-card {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
  }

  .calc-metric-box {
    padding: 12px 8px !important;
  }

  .calc-metric-value {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4.5vw, 1.5rem) !important;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   IMAGE LIGHTBOX & ASSET INSPECTOR MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.image-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(3, 6, 18, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 24px;
}

.image-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-dialog {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 92vw;
  max-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  animation: lightboxPop 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes lightboxPop {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(12px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 45px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
}

.lightbox-caption-box {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.85);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glow);
}

.lightbox-caption-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  right: -18px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0A0F24;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.6);
}

/* Reference Card Asset View Buttons & Previews */
.btn-ref-asset-view {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.35);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.btn-ref-asset-view:hover {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ref-asset-thumbnail-preview {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ref-asset-thumbnail-preview:hover {
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.08);
}

.ref-thumb-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Case Study Highlight Animation */
.case-highlight-pulse {
  animation: caseHighlightPulse 2s ease-out;
}

@keyframes caseHighlightPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 96, 31, 0);
    border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  }
  30% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.7);
    border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 96, 31, 0);
    border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PILLAR CARDS & SHOWCASE ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.stacking-cards-container,
.pillars-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: visible;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.stack-card,
.pillar-section-block {
  position: relative !important;
  top: auto !important;
  transform: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.stack-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Base style for pillar cards */
.stack-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 48px 44px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(12, 19, 44, 0.98) 0%, rgba(5, 9, 22, 0.99) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 32px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.stack-card-inner:hover {
  border-color: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 40px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.22);
}

.stack-card-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Tab indicator on top of stacked cards */
.stack-card-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #93C5FD;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.stack-card-tab.orange {
  background: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.4);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

/* Pillar Filter Tabs */
.filter-tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 28px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.35) !important;
  background: rgba(8, 16, 40, 0.75) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--blue-electric) !important;
  background: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.18) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.25);
}

.filter-tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0546D8 0%, #3775FF 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.8) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.45) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Fade in animation for filtered cards */
@keyframes fadeInCard {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive adjustments for pillar cards */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stacking-cards-container,
  .pillars-container {
    gap: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
  }
  .stack-card,
  .pillar-section-block {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .stack-card-inner {
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stacking-cards-container,
  .pillars-container {
    gap: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .stack-card,
  .pillar-section-block {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .stack-card-inner {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .filter-tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTERY SMOOTH SCROLLING CORE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
html.has-smooth-scroll {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

/* Ensure position sticky works reliably without clipping context */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CONTINUOUS REVIEWS SCROLL MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-marquee-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.7);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.reviews-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: reviewsMarqueeAnim 35s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

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

.review-card {
  width: 380px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(12, 19, 44, 0.95) 0%, rgba(5, 9, 22, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 96, 31, 0.55);
}

.review-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.review-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-electric);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
}

.review-author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.review-author-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.review-stars {
  color: #FF601F;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ZOHO MAIL INTEGRATION & FORM SUBMISSION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.form-spinner {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: zohoSpinner 0.75s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

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

.zoho-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(5, 70, 216, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 117, 255, 0.3);
  color: #79A7FF;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.zoho-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.form-error-box {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
  color: #FCA5A5;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: none;
}