/* ==========================================================================
   THE NEXUS LOGIC — OFFICIAL CORPORATE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Pure CSS3 Architecture | Zero Frameworks
   Aesthetic: Premium Technology & Editorial Modernism
   Palette: Cinematic Navy | Electric Blue & Cyan | Strategic Orange Accent
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Dark Navy Backgrounds */
  --bg-deep: #020817;
  --bg-navy: #031126;
  --bg-panel: #06152D;
  --bg-panel-light: #071A35;
  --bg-surface: #0a2142;
  --bg-glass: rgba(6, 21, 45, 0.75);

  /* Primary Electric Blues */
  --blue-primary: #008CFF;
  --blue-electric: #006EFF;
  --blue-bright: #00A8FF;
  --blue-glow: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.28);
  --blue-subtle: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.08);

  /* Cyan Accents (Highlights & Indicators) */
  --cyan-accent: #19D9FF;
  --cyan-bright: #22CFFF;
  --cyan-glow: rgba(25, 217, 255, 0.35);

  /* Orange Accents (Action, Energy & Focus) */
  --orange-accent: #FF7200;
  --orange-bright: #FF8500;
  --orange-warm: #FF9D00;
  --orange-glow: rgba(255, 114, 0, 0.35);
  --orange-subtle: rgba(255, 114, 0, 0.1);

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-primary: #F5F7FA;
  --text-secondary: #B7C2D0;
  --text-muted: #718096;
  --text-dim: #4A5568;

  /* Technical Borders & Accents */
  --border-tech: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.16);
  --border-tech-bright: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.32);
  --border-cyan: rgba(25, 217, 255, 0.25);
  --border-orange: rgba(255, 114, 0, 0.35);

  /* Typography Families */
  --font-main: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', "SF Mono", Consolas, Menlo, monospace;

  /* Layout Constants */
  --header-height: 84px;
  --header-height-scrolled: 72px;
  --max-width: 1360px;
  --max-width-wide: 1540px;

  /* Standard Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Base Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

body.nav-locked {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Technical Grid Background */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Flowing Particle Background Canvas */
.nexus-particles-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Global Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  padding-right: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: var(--max-width-wide);
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.headline-hero {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.2vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.headline-section {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.headline-card {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.625rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Editorial Monospace Eyebrows & Numbers */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan-accent);
}

.eyebrow.orange {
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}
.eyebrow.orange::before {
  background-color: var(--orange-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--orange-bright);
}

.section-label-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Text Accents */
.text-gradient-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F7FA 10%, var(--cyan-accent) 70%, var(--blue-primary) 100%);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gradient-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-warm) 0%, var(--orange-bright) 50%, var(--orange-accent) 100%);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-white {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Top Scroll Progress Bar */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-primary) 0%, var(--cyan-accent) 70%, var(--orange-accent) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--cyan-accent);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAs (Technical, Clean & Non-Pill)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Primary Action Button (Orange Glow) */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--orange-accent);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-bright) 0%, var(--orange-accent) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 140, 0, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 114, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA233 0%, var(--orange-bright) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(255, 114, 0, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Secondary Button (Tech Blue Outline) */
.btn-secondary {
  background-color: rgba(6, 21, 45, 0.6);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech-bright);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Ghost Button */
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 12px 16px;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--border-cyan);
}

/* Arrow Icon Movement */
.btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE HEADER & MEGA NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  padding-top: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 900;
  background-color: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  height: var(--header-height-scrolled);
  background-color: rgba(3, 17, 38, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.7);
  padding-top: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 65px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.brand-logo-img-footer {
  height: 130px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo-link-footer:hover .brand-logo-img-footer {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan-accent);
  transition: width var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* MEGA MENU */
.mega-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
  width: 960px;
  background-color: rgba(3, 17, 38, 0.98);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  padding: 32px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 950;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.mega-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mega-col-title.orange {
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}

.mega-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mega-link-item a {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-link-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: block;
}

.mega-link-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.mega-link-item a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.mega-link-item a:hover .mega-link-title {
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
}

/* Header Right CTA */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.header-actions .btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  background-color: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 40px);
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

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

.hero-headline {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-headline .highlight-blue {
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(25, 217, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.25vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Hero Telemetry Quick Badges */
.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-badge-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}

.hero-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Hero Right Visual: Nexus Intelligent Core */
.hero-visual-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-pedestal-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.2), 0 0 100px rgba(255, 114, 0, 0.12);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #071A35 0%, #020817 80%);
}

.hero-pedestal-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-pedestal-wrapper:hover .hero-pedestal-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Decorative Connected Nodes on Hero Visual */
.hero-overlay-tag {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(3, 17, 38, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-overlay-tag.tag-top-right {
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
}

.hero-overlay-tag.tag-bottom-left {
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  border-color: var(--border-orange);
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}

.node-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAPABILITY STRIP (TICKER)
   ========================================================================== */
.capability-strip {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ticker-slide 34s linear infinite;
}

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

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.ticker-sep {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--orange-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--orange-bright);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION COMMON WRAPPERS & EDITORIAL HEADINGS
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-editorial-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
}

.section-split-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
}

.section-intro-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.25vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPANY INTRODUCTION ("WHO WE ARE")
   ========================================================================== */
.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.statement-box {
  padding: 40px;
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  position: relative;
}

.statement-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 32px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan-accent);
}

.statement-quote {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SERVICES EXPLORER (Homepage)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-explorer-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-explorer-nav {
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-explorer-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.tab-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 14px;
}

.tab-title {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  flex: 1;
}

.tab-arrow {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-explorer-tab:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.06);
}

.service-explorer-tab:hover .tab-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-explorer-tab.is-active {
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange-accent);
}

.service-explorer-tab.is-active .tab-number {
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}

.service-explorer-tab.is-active .tab-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-explorer-tab.is-active .tab-arrow {
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Service Content Panels */
.services-explorer-content {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  min-height: 480px;
  position: relative;
}

.service-explorer-panel {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-explorer-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.panel-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.panel-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.35rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.panel-desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.panel-capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.capability-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.capability-bullet {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--cyan-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.panel-outcome-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 21, 45, 0.8) 0%, rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.95) 100%);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange-bright);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.outcome-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.outcome-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.panel-footer-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SECTION (Problem -> Outcome)
   ========================================================================== */
.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.solution-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.solution-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.12);
}

.solution-need-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.solution-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.solution-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.solution-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.solution-card-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   "FROM COMPLEXITY TO CLARITY" PATHWAY
   ========================================================================== */
.clarity-pathway-container {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  position: relative;
}

.clarity-timeline-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.clarity-timeline-track::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 5%;
  width: 90%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border-tech) 0%, var(--cyan-accent) 50%, var(--orange-accent) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.clarity-step-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.clarity-node-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-tech);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.clarity-step-item:hover .clarity-node-circle,
.clarity-step-item.step-active .clarity-node-circle {
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--cyan-accent);
  background-color: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.2);
}

.clarity-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.clarity-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORK / CASE STUDIES EDITORIAL SHOWCASES
   ========================================================================== */
.work-editorial-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 64px;
}

.work-showcase-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.work-showcase-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-tech-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.8);
}

.work-showcase-content {
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.work-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.work-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}

.work-category-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
}

.work-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.work-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.work-tech-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.tech-tag {
  background-color: rgba(6, 21, 45, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.work-showcase-visual {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.work-showcase-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.work-showcase-item:hover .work-showcase-image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.tech-ecosystem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.tech-stack-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 28px 24px;
}

.tech-card-header {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
}

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

.tech-list-row {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tech-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--border-tech-bright);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY THE NEXUS LOGIC (4 PILLARS)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-accent);
}

.pillar-card.pillar-orange::before {
  background-color: var(--orange-bright);
}

.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS DUAL-ROW MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-row {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.marquee-row::before,
.marquee-row::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 140px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-row::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-deep) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-row::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-deep) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
}

.marquee-row-ltr .testimonials-track {
  animation: marquee-scroll-ltr 45s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-row-rtl .testimonials-track {
  animation: marquee-scroll-rtl 45s linear infinite;
}

.testimonial-card {
  width: 440px;
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.author-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.project-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS SECTION ("FROM IDEA TO IMPACT")
   ========================================================================== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.process-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.process-card:hover .process-step-num {
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL INSIGHTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.insight-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.insight-category {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.insight-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.insight-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.insight-read-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-WIDTH CONVERSION STRIP & CONTACT TERMINAL
   ========================================================================== */
.conversion-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #031126 0%, #06152D 50%, #071A35 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech-bright);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 64px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.conversion-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.conversion-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.conversion-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.conversion-sub {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Contact Form Terminal */
.inquiry-terminal-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(25, 217, 255, 0.2);
}

.tag-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.form-tag-btn,
.budget-tag-btn {
  background-color: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-tag-btn:hover,
.budget-tag-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-tech-bright);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-tag-btn.is-selected,
.budget-tag-btn.is-selected {
  background-color: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
}

.form-feedback {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 16px;
  display: none;
}

.form-feedback.is-success {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan-accent);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.feedback-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  color: var(--bg-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #010611;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-tech);
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 140, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}