@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    /* Fonts */
    --font-main:        'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-heading:     'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* Altius-Inspired Modern Palette */
    --color-navy:       #0f172a;          /* Darker Slate for headings */
    --color-purple:     #4E2FDA;          /* Vibrant Primary Purple */
    --color-purple-medium-dark: #3b21a8;  /* Medium Dark Purple */
    --color-purple-light: #818CF8;
    --color-accent:     var(--color-purple);
    
    /* Pastel Backgrounds */
    --bg-pink:          #FDF2F8;
    --bg-blue:          #E0E7FF;
    --bg-lavender:      #E9E9FF;
    --bg-white:         #ffffff;

    --color-text-main:  #1e293b;          /* Darker slate for better contrast */
    --color-text-muted: #64748b;          /* Softer slate grey */
    --color-border:     rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.1);

    /* Clean Solid Background System */
    --grad-mesh: none;
    --grad-purple: linear-gradient(135deg, #4E2FDA 0%, #7C3AED 100%);

    /* Layout Constants */
    --container-max: 1240px;
    --section-pad:   110px 0;
    --radius-pill:   0px;
    --radius-xl:     0px;
    --transition:    all 150ms ease;
    --transition-panel: all 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- COLOR THEMES --- */
[data-theme="pink"]   { --color-accent: #e91e8c; }
[data-theme="violet"] { --color-accent: #7c3aed; }
[data-theme="green"]  { --color-accent: #16a34a; }
[data-theme="gold"]   { --color-accent: #b8860b; }

/* --- HIGHLIGHT STYLES --- */
.startup-highlight {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}
.nowrap {
    white-space: nowrap;
}
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main) !important;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background: #fcfcfd; /* Clean, professional light grey */
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

p, span, li, a, label {
    font-family: var(--font-main) !important;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, 
button, input, select, textarea, .nav-links a, .logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 700; /* Adjusted from 800 for a cleaner look */
    letter-spacing: -0.03em; /* Slightly tighter for Inter */
    color: var(--color-navy);
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: normal;
    hyphens: none;
}

p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Accessibility Focus Outline Standards */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
.mc-select-trigger:focus-visible,
.event-card:focus-visible,
.s-card:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-purple);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* --- IMAGE SECURITY & CLEANUP --- */
img {
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    -khtml-user-drag: none;
    -moz-user-drag: none;
    -o-user-drag: none;
    user-select: none;
}

/* Global crop for AI watermarks in corners */
.img-mask-wrapper img, 
.s-card-img img, 
.hero-image-mobile img,
.about-founder-grid img,
.event-card-img img,
.event-card img,
.founder-circle-frame img,
.hero::before {
    transform: scale(1.15) !important;
    transform-origin: center !important;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* --- NAVIGATION (Classic Purple Navbar with White Text) --- */
#mainHeader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 84px;
    background: var(--color-purple-medium-dark) !important;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

#mainHeader.scrolled {
    background: rgba(59, 33, 168, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    height: 72px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

#mainHeader .logo, 
#mainHeader .nav-links > li > a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

#mainHeader .nav-links > li > a:hover,
#mainHeader .nav-links > li > a.active {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

#mainHeader .dropdown-icon {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

#mainHeader .nav-links > li:hover .dropdown-icon {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

#mainHeader .hamburger .bar {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

#mainHeader .nav-links > li > a::after {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

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

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo img {
    height: 72px;
    max-height: 72px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

#mainHeader.scrolled .logo img {
    height: 58px;
    max-height: 58px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #mainHeader {
        height: 76px;
    }
    #mainHeader.scrolled {
        height: 66px;
    }
    .logo img {
        height: 54px;
        max-height: 54px;
        padding: 0;
    }
    #mainHeader.scrolled .logo img {
        height: 44px;
        max-height: 44px;
    }
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: 165px;
    max-height: 165px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 280px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.logo span {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-left: auto; /* Force alignment to the right */
}

/* --- HAMBURGER --- */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: 10px;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hamburger .bar {
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .hamburger.open .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    
    .hamburger.open .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .hamburger.open .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
    }
}

/* =======================================================
   PREMIUM MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER & BACKDROP
   ======================================================= */
/* Glassmorphic Backdrop Scrim */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 300ms ease;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.open,
body.mobile-nav-open .mobile-nav-backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Slide-out Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: -15px 0 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
    z-index: 10001;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 300ms ease;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.mobile-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Hide WhatsApp widget when mobile drawer is open */
body.mobile-nav-open .wa-float,
.mobile-nav.open ~ .wa-float,
.mobile-nav-backdrop.open ~ .wa-float {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: scale(0.5) !important;
    transition: opacity 150ms ease, transform 150ms ease !important;
}

/* Drawer Header */
.mobile-nav-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 5;
}

.mobile-nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.mobile-nav-brand:hover,
.mobile-nav-brand:focus,
.mobile-nav-brand:active,
.mobile-nav-brand.active,
.mobile-nav a.mobile-nav-brand,
.mobile-nav a.mobile-nav-brand.active {
    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.mobile-nav-brand img {
    height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.mobile-nav-brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.mobile-nav-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.mobile-nav-brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Tactile Close Button */
.mobile-close {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-close:hover {
    background: #fee2e2;
    border-color: #fecaca;
    color: #dc2626;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.mobile-close:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-purple);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Drawer Body & Navigation Links */
.mobile-nav-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mobile-nav-group-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 0 0.5rem 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mobile-nav-list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    min-height: 48px;
}

.mobile-nav-list a .nav-icon-wrap {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 150ms ease;
}

.mobile-nav-list a .nav-label {
    flex: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mobile-nav-list a .nav-arrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    transition: transform 150ms ease, color 150ms ease;
}

/* Hover and Focus */
.mobile-nav-list a:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mobile-nav-list a:hover .nav-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.mobile-nav-list a:hover .nav-arrow {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.mobile-nav-list a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-purple);
    outline-offset: 1px;
}

/* Active State */
.mobile-nav-list a.active {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--color-purple) !important;
    border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list a.active .nav-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--color-purple) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.mobile-nav-list a.active .nav-arrow {
    color: var(--color-purple) !important;
}

/* Contact and Anchor Links should never highlight as active page */
.mobile-nav a[href*="#contact"],
.mobile-nav-list a[href*="#contact"],
.mobile-nav a[href^="#"],
.mobile-nav-list a[href^="#"] {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.mobile-nav a[href*="#contact"] .nav-icon-wrap,
.mobile-nav-list a[href*="#contact"] .nav-icon-wrap,
.mobile-nav a[href^="#"] .nav-icon-wrap,
.mobile-nav-list a[href^="#"] .nav-icon-wrap {
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.mobile-nav a[href*="#contact"] .nav-arrow,
.mobile-nav-list a[href*="#contact"] .nav-arrow,
.mobile-nav a[href^="#"] .nav-arrow,
.mobile-nav-list a[href^="#"] .nav-arrow {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.mobile-nav a[href*="#contact"]:hover,
.mobile-nav-list a[href*="#contact"]:hover {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    color: var(--color-purple) !important;
    transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.mobile-nav a[href*="#contact"]:hover .nav-icon-wrap,
.mobile-nav-list a[href*="#contact"]:hover .nav-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1) !important;
    color: var(--color-purple) !important;
}

/* Drawer Footer */
.mobile-nav-footer {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.35rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    background: #f8fafc;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5, #4338ca) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25);
    min-height: 46px;
    border: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: transform 150ms ease, box-shadow 150ms ease, background 150ms ease !important;
}

.mobile-nav-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338ca, #3730a3) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.mobile-nav-cta:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-purple);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.mobile-nav-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.mobile-quick-contact {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    min-height: 36px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: color 150ms ease, background 150ms ease !important;
}

.mobile-quick-contact i {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    width: 18px;
    text-align: center;
}

.mobile-quick-contact:hover {
    color: var(--color-purple) !important;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06) !important;
}



.nav-links li {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 10px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

/* --- Mega Menu Dropdown (3 Columns) --- */
.dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 260px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-radius: 12px !important; /* Box shaped */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-links li:hover .dropdown {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.mega-column {
    padding: 0;
}

.mega-column h4 {
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.mega-column h4 a {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 14px 24px !important;
    color: var(--color-purple-medium-dark) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.mega-column h4 a:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 33, 168, 0.04) !important;
    color: var(--color-purple-light) !important;
}

.mega-column h4 a::after {
    display: none !important; /* Remove the arrow */
}

.sub-drop {
    display: none !important;
}

.sub-drop li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    border: none !important;
}

.sub-drop li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-purple) !important;
    padding-left: 8px !important;
}

.sub-drop li a::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.dropdown-icon {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-left: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.nav-links li:hover .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-purple);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.btn-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--color-purple);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    background: #2a1a7a !important;
    border-color: #2a1a7a !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(42, 26, 122, 0.2);
}

.btn-cta i {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
}

/* --- HERO (Refined Full-Width Altius Style) --- */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100svh; /* Better support for mobile viewports */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff; /* Fallback */
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('../img/hero.png');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center right;
    background-size: cover;
    opacity: 0.9; 
    /* Gradient mask to fade out the bottom right corner */
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at top left, black 60%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at top left, black 60%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Ensures text is above the filtered background */
    padding-top: 0; /* Removed padding to shift up */
}

/* Ensure no other overlays are affecting clarity */
.hero::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.hero-left {
    flex: 0 0 62%;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(15px); /* Shift content slightly down */
}


.hero-image {
    display: none; /* Hide the separate image container as it's now in the background */
}

.hero-image-mobile {
    display: none;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem; /* Desktop hero heading */
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    max-width: 650px;
}
.hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 580px;
}
.section-title {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* --- UNIFIED TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM (Site-wide Heading Consistency) --- */
.hero-title,
.service-intro h1,
.resources-hero h1,
.section-title,
.section-title-large,
.startup-heading,
.service-stack h2,
.section-intro h2,
.cta-title,
.mc-header h2,
.certs-header h2,
.executive-heading,
.partners-heading-block h2,
.partner-meta h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title,
    .service-intro h1,
    .resources-hero h1,
    .section-title,
    .section-title-large,
    .startup-heading,
    .service-stack h2,
    .section-intro h2,
    .cta-title,
    .mc-header h2,
    .certs-header h2,
    .executive-heading,
    .partners-heading-block h2,
    .partner-meta h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title,
    .service-intro h1,
    .resources-hero h1,
    .section-title,
    .section-title-large,
    .startup-heading,
    .service-stack h2,
    .section-intro h2,
    .cta-title,
    .mc-header h2,
    .certs-header h2,
    .executive-heading,
    .partners-heading-block h2,
    .partner-meta h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 430px) {
    .hero-title,
    .service-intro h1,
    .resources-hero h1,
    .section-title,
    .section-title-large,
    .startup-heading,
    .service-stack h2,
    .section-intro h2,
    .cta-title,
    .mc-header h2,
    .certs-header h2,
    .executive-heading,
    .partners-heading-block h2,
    .partner-meta h1 {
        font-size: 1.7rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero h1, .hero-title { font-size: 2.8rem !important; }
    .hero { height: auto; min-height: 100vh; padding: 120px 0 80px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero h1, .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem !important; }
    .hero p { font-size: 1.1rem !important; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    .hero-flex { padding-top: 40px; }
}

.hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.tagline {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569; /* Darker slate for better contrast */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em; /* Tracked like the image */
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tagline.pill {
    background: rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-purple);
    padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    width: fit-content;
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --- SERVICES --- */
.services-section {
    padding: var(--section-pad);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.section-head-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.head-left h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.head-left p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
}

.btn-get-started {
    background: var(--color-purple);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.3);
}

.btn-get-started:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.4);
    background: var(--color-navy);
}

.services-header-modern {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.services-header-modern .sub-heading {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.services-header-modern h2 {
    font-size: 4.2rem; /* Increased size to match the "What we Do" look */
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em; /* Tight spacing for that premium look */
}

.services-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.carousel-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-right: 0;
}

.carousel-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-purple);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.2);
}

.carousel-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.services-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding: 0 1rem; /* Aligns cards with container padding */
    padding: 1rem 1rem 2.5rem;
    margin: -1rem; /* Combined margin adjustment */
    width: calc(100% + 2rem);
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* --- SERVICES CARDS (Compact Micro-Design) --- */
.s-card {
    width: 440px;
    min-width: 440px;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .s-card { 
        width: 92vw; 
        min-width: 92vw; 
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.s-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-purple);
}

.learn-more::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10;
}

.s-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    height: auto;
    background: #f8fbff;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.s-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.15) !important;
    transform-origin: center !important;
}

/* Decorative image pattern removed for solid corporate look */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .s-card-img {
        aspect-ratio: 16/11; /* Taller image for better visibility */
    }
}

.s-icon {
    display: none;
}

.s-card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.s-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.s-card p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.learn-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.learn-more i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Media queries for cards removed to maintain fixed 12cm width as requested */

/* --- TALENT STEPS --- */
.talent-section {
    padding: var(--section-pad);
    background: #f0f9ff;
}

.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.step-item {
    position: relative;
}

.step-num {
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: -20px;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.step-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* --- CLIENTS (Trusted by Leaders) --- */
.clients-strip {
    padding: 45px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* --- STATS STRIP --- */
.stats-strip {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #f0f9ff;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.stat-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* Vertical Separators */
.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.stat-item i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.stat-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.stat-plus {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.stat-label {
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ticker-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
/* --- STARTUP SUPPORT (MODERN) --- */
.startup-support {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, var(--bg-pink) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, var(--bg-blue) 0%, transparent 40%);
    padding: var(--section-pad);
}

.startup-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.startup-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.startup-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.08);
}

.startup-card i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.startup-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
}

.benefit-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.benefit-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.benefit-list i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.ticker-header h4 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.logo-ticker {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    /* High-end edge fades restored */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.logo-track {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
    gap: 100px;
    animation: logoScroll 35s linear infinite;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-track img {
    height: 85px; /* Enhanced visibility height */
    width: 195px;  /* Proportional uniform width constraint */
    object-fit: contain;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply !important;
    filter: grayscale(1); 
    opacity: 0.7; /* Slightly increased baseline opacity */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    cursor: default;
    margin: 0 40px; /* Increased spacing for better breathing room */
}

/* Optical balance for horizontally-stretched logos */
.logo-track img.logo-slim {
    height: 70px;
}

.logo-track img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes logoScroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    /* Snapshot is exactly half as we doubled the logos in HTML */
    to { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 50px)); } 
}

/* --- FOOTER --- */
footer {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    background: #f8fbff; /* Lighter Shade Background */
    color: var(--color-navy);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.6fr; /* widened last column for map */
    gap: 5rem;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.footer-logo {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-logo span {
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.footer-links h4 {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

/* Footer map container for consistent styling */
.footer-map {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.08);
    max-width: 720px; /* made wider */
}
.footer-map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px; /* slightly taller for readability */
    display: block;
    border: 0;
}

/* Smaller map on narrow screens to avoid crowding */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-map { max-width: 100%; }
    .footer-map iframe { height: 160px; }
}

.footer-links ul { padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-auth-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-auth-badges img {
    height: 45px;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: 0.95;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply !important; /* Removes white background in light backgrounds */
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-auth-badges img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* --- MODERN ANIMATIONS & EFFECTS --- */

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes heroImageReveal {
    from { clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); transform: scale(1.1); }
    to { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); transform: scale(1.0); }
}

@keyframes buttonShimmer {
    0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* Base Reveal States — JS drives the per-section specifics */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s !important; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s !important; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s !important; }

@keyframes textReveal {
    from { clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 0 100%); transform: translateY(30px); opacity: 0; }
    to { clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%); transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes imageEntrance {
    from { transform: scale(1.2); filter: blur(15px); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: scale(1); filter: blur(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes staggerFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Hero content animations — all driven by JS via inline styles */
.hero-content .tagline { opacity: 1; } /* JS handles typewriter */

/* Micro-interaction: Logo Animation */
.logo:hover span {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* Button Shimmer Effect */
.btn-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-purple) 0%, #3a1ba6 40%, var(--color-purple) 60%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    animation: buttonShimmer 1.5s infinite linear;
}

/* Card Modern Hover (Old styles removed, now at line 231) */

.s-icon {
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

/* Interactive Pill Section (Moved up / Redefined) */
/* .tagline styles updated at line 173 *//* --- UNIQUE WHATSAPP FLOATING WIDGET --- */
.wa-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 72px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    z-index: 9999;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.8);
    animation: waEntrance 0.8s 1s forwards;
}

@keyframes waEntrance {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.wa-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.wa-icon-box {
    font-size: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.wa-float:hover .wa-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.wa-text {
    position: absolute;
    right: 64px;
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.wa-float:hover .wa-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.wa-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid #25D366;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    animation: waPulse 2s infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes waPulse {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .wa-float { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
    .wa-text { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-grid, .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

/* --- TABLET --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* Section padding */
    .services-section,
    .talent-section { padding: 60px 0; }

    /* Team section: stack columns */
    .team-grid-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 4rem !important; }

    /* Section headings */
    h2 { font-size: 2rem !important; }
    h1 { font-size: 2.5rem !important; }

    /* Theme switcher & WA: pull in from edge */
    .theme-switcher { right: 20px; bottom: 110px; }
    .wa-float { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
    .wa-text { display: none; }
}


/* --- TESTIMONIALS (Perfect Clone) --- */
.testimonials {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.testimonial-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.testimonial-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.trust-strip-new {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.g2-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.g2-item {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
}

.rating-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.stars-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.stars-row i {
    color: #ffb400;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.stars-row span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.review-platforms {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.review-platforms img {
    height: 18px;
    filter: invert(15%) sepia(21%) dreaming(42%) saturate(1000%) hue-rotate(190deg);
}

.review-platforms strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.review-platforms span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #00d4ff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.8fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.t-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.t-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.t-card.featured {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.t-video-placeholder {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 300px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.t-video-placeholder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.featured .quote {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.t-grid-right {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.small.t-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.small .quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.t-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.author-img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.t-author strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.t-author span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --- FINAL CTA SECTION --- */
.final-cta {
    background: var(--bg-lavender);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-lead {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-btns-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-pill-primary, .btn-pill-secondary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 12px 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.btn-pill-primary {
    background: white;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.btn-pill-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.3);
    padding: 18px 32px;
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--color-purple);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.btn-pill-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.1);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.btn-pill-primary:hover .icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.btn-pill-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .final-cta {
        padding: 72px 0;
    }
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        word-break: keep-all !important;
        overflow-wrap: normal !important;
    }
    .cta-lead {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    }
    .cta-btns-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .btn-pill-primary, .btn-pill-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 15px 15px 15px 25px;
    }
    .btn-pill-secondary {
        padding: 18px 32px;
    }
}

/* --- ABOUT PAGE SPECIFICS --- */
.about-founder-sec {
    padding: 130px 0 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.about-founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-founder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .about-founder-sec {
        padding: 90px 0 60px;
    }
}

.centered-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto 6rem;
}

.startup-heading {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .startup-heading {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
/* --- MOBILE --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Logo Track Mobile Fix: Clean Visibility */
    .logo-track {
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }
    .logo-track img {
        height: 52px;
        opacity: 0.8 !important;
        filter: grayscale(100%) !important;
    }

    .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .t-grid-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trust-strip-new { gap: 1.5rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;}
    .featured .quote { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    
    .section-head-flex {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .head-left h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }
    .carousel-nav {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    /* Hero */
    .hero { 
        height: auto; 
        min-height: auto; 
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
        background: #ffffff !important;
    }
    .hero::before {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .hero-flex { 
        flex-direction: column; 
        padding-top: 20px;
    }
    .hero-left {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-content { 
        max-width: 100%; 
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .hero-image-mobile {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .hero-title { 
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .hero-content .tagline.pill {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-lead {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .cta-group { 
        flex-direction: column !important; 
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .btn-cta {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Nav */
    .nav-links { display: none; }

    /* Grids */
    .startup-grid,
    .steps-grid,
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-strip { padding: 60px 0; }
    .stats-grid { flex-direction: column; gap: 3rem; }
    .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
    .stat-num { font-size: 2.8rem; }

    /* Team section: inline grid fix via class */
    .team-section-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 5rem !important;
    }

    /* Section headings scale */
    h2 { font-size: 1.9rem !important; }
    .section-head h2 { font-size: 1.9rem !important; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .footer-links h4 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }

    /* Stats / clients padding */
    .clients-strip { padding: 40px 0; }



    /* Theme switcher */
    .theme-switcher { bottom: 110px; right: 16px; }
    .wa-float { bottom: 20px; right: 26px; }
    .wa-text { display: none; }

    /* Padding adjustments for all sections */
    section {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 430px) {
    h1, .hero-title { font-size: 1.7rem !important; }
    h2, .section-title, .section-title-large { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
    .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
}


/* ================================================================
   PREMIUM INTERACTIONS & DECORATIVE ELEMENTS — NexusHive Solutions
   ================================================================ */

/* Scroll progress bar removed */


/* --- WORD-BY-WORD HERO TEXT REVEAL (Altius-style) --- */
.word-wrap {
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: hidden;
    vertical-align: bottom;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.word {
    display: inline-block;
    transform: translateY(110%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.word.revealed {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- HERO PARALLAX (REMOVED) --- */
.hero::before {
    transform: scale(1.15) !important;
    transform-origin: center right !important;
    will-change: auto;
}

/* --- CARD TILT — SHINE EFFECT --- */
.card-shine {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.s-card, .startup-card {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Decorative rings removed for minimalist corporate look */
.deco-ring {
    display: none !important;
}
.deco-ring-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    top: -150px;
    left: -100px;
}
.deco-ring-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    animation-delay: -3s;
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.07);
}
@keyframes ringPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Soft gradient pulses removed for industrial stability */
.startup-support.in-view {
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* --- SERVICE SECTION GRID BG PATTERN --- */
.services-section {
    position: relative;
}
.services-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.services-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section-head-flex { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- TESTIMONIAL FEATURED CARD ACCENT --- */
.t-card.featured {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-purple);
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.t-card.featured:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.12);
}

/* --- STAT ITEMS — Hover Lift & Gradient Number --- */
.stat-item {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
}
.stat-item:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.stat-num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #0ea5e9);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* --- TAGLINE PILL — Gentle Glow Pulse --- */
.tagline.pill {
    animation: pillGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pillGlow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(78, 47, 218, 0); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.06); }
}

/* --- FOOTER — Social Icons Hover Lift --- */
.footer-bottom a {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: var(--color-purple) !important;
}

/* --- BENEFIT LIST — Hover Slide --- */
.benefit-list li {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.benefit-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* --- CLIENTS STRIP BORDERS --- */
.clients-strip {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.06);
}
.logo-track img {
    filter: grayscale(20%) !important;
}
.logo-track img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
}

/* --- HERO HALO & SPARKLE — removed per user request --- */
/* .hero-sparkle, .hero-halo { display: none; } */

/* --- MAGNETIC BUTTON TRANSITION --- */
.btn-cta, .btn-get-started {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
                box-shadow 0.3s ease,
                background 0.5s ease !important;
}

/* --- DECORATIVE RINGS — contain overflow --- */
.deco-ring {
    display: none; /* Prevents horizontal overflow from abs-positioned rings */
}

/* --- EXECUTIVE PILLAR DESIGN SYSTEM --- */
.executive-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.executive-content-head {
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.executive-heading {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.executive-lead {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.pillar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4rem;
}

.pillar-item {
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-purple);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
}

.pillar-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.pillar-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .executive-heading { font-size: 3.2rem; }
    .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .executive-heading { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .executive-lead { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MODERN CONTACT BAND (Footer Contact Section)
   ============================================================ */
.modern-contact-band {
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.modern-contact-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.mc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left: Info Col */
.mc-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.mc-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.07);
    color: var(--color-purple);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-header h2 span {
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.mc-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.mc-contact-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.mc-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 150ms ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    cursor: pointer;
    min-height: 44px;
}

.mc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.mc-card:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-purple);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.mc-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #f8fbff;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mc-card:hover .mc-icon {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.mc-wa-card:hover .mc-icon {
    background: #25D366 !important;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.mc-card h5 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.mc-card span {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Right: Form Col */
.mc-form-col {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.mc-form { width: 100%; }

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

/* Floating Label Fields */
.mc-field {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-row .mc-field {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mc-field input,
.mc-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.2rem 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mc-field textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 160px;
}

.mc-field input:focus,
.mc-field textarea:focus {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.08);
}

.mc-field label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: 0.2s ease all;
}

.mc-textarea-field label {
    top: 1.8rem;
    transform: none;
}

/* Floating label active states */
.mc-field input:focus ~ label,
.mc-field input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.mc-field textarea:focus ~ label,
.mc-field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
    top: 0.6rem;
    transform: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Custom Select */
.mc-custom-select {
    position: relative;
}

.mc-custom-select .mc-select-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 62px;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.2rem 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mc-custom-select.is-open .mc-select-trigger {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.08);
}

.mc-custom-select label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: 0.2s ease all;
}

.mc-custom-select.has-value label,
.mc-custom-select.is-open label {
    top: 0.6rem;
    transform: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mc-caret {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #64748b;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: 0.2s;
}

.mc-custom-select.is-open .mc-caret {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

.mc-options {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 5px);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 200;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: var(--transition-panel);
    max-height: 250px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.mc-custom-select.is-open .mc-options {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mc-option {
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 150ms ease, color 150ms ease;
}

.mc-option:hover,
.mc-option.is-selected {
    background: rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.05);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.mc-options::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.mc-options::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f1f5f9; border-radius: 10px; }
.mc-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #cbd5e1; border-radius: 10px; }
.mc-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #94a3b8; }

/* Submit Button */
.mc-submit {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mc-submit:hover {
    background: var(--color-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mc-submit i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-submit:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-4px);
}

.mc-message {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive Modern Contact Band */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .modern-contact-band {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .modern-contact-container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .mc-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .mc-info-col {
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .mc-header h2 {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .mc-form-col {
        padding: 2.25rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .modern-contact-band {
        padding: 3rem 0;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .modern-contact-container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .mc-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .mc-badge {
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    }

    .mc-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mc-header h2 br {
        display: none;
    }

    .mc-header p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .mc-contact-cards {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mc-card {
        padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
        gap: 0.85rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .mc-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .mc-card h5 {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }

    .mc-card span {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        word-break: break-word;
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    }

    .mc-form-col {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    }

    .mc-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .mc-field {
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .mc-field input,
    .mc-field textarea {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .mc-field textarea {
        min-height: 120px;
    }

    .mc-field label {
        left: 1rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .mc-field input:focus ~ label,
    .mc-field input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
    .mc-field textarea:focus ~ label,
    .mc-field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
        top: 0.45rem;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .mc-custom-select .mc-select-trigger {
        min-height: 52px;
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .mc-custom-select label {
        left: 1rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .mc-custom-select.has-value label,
    .mc-custom-select.is-open label {
        top: 0.45rem;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .mc-caret {
        right: 1rem;
    }

    .mc-options {
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
        max-height: 220px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .mc-option {
        padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        min-height: 44px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .mc-submit {
        padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
        min-height: 48px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .modern-contact-band {
        padding: 2.25rem 0;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .modern-contact-container {
        padding: 0 0.85rem;
    }

    .mc-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .mc-form-col {
        padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .mc-card {
        padding: 0.8rem 0.85rem;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mc-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .mc-card span {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mc-field input,
    .mc-field textarea {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .mc-custom-select .mc-select-trigger {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* Simple Nav Dropdown List */
.simple-drop-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.simple-drop-list li { margin-bottom: 0; }
.simple-drop-list a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s !important;
    border: none !important;
}
.simple-drop-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-purple) !important;
    background: rgba(78,47,218,0.03);
    padding-left: 24px !important;
}
.simple-drop-list a::after { display: none !important; }

/* Logo Transparency Fix */
.logo-track img, .footer-auth-badges img {
    mix-blend-mode: multiply !important;
}

/* Contact Section Scroll Target Fix */
.modern-contact-band {
    scroll-margin-top: 70px;
}

/* --- CERTIFICATES & REGISTRATIONS (Image-Based Redesign) --- */
.certs-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.certs-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.certs-header h2 {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #0f172a;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.certs-header p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.certs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cert-card {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.cert-icon-box {
    height: 100px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cert-card:hover .cert-icon-box {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.cert-icon-box img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.cert-icon-box img[src*="startup"] {
    max-height: 50px;
}

.cert-category {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cert-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 200px;
}

/* Specific layout for bottom row centering */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .certs-grid-row-bottom {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .certs-grid-row-single {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .certs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .certs-grid-row-bottom,
    .certs-grid-row-single {
        display: contents;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .certs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    .certs-header h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* Footer Social Icon Enhancement */
.footer-bottom i {
    font-size: 34px !important; /* Matches WhatsApp icon size */
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover i {
    color: #4E2FDA !important;
    transform: scale(1.2) !important;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-right: -10px; /* Aligns with WhatsApp widget */
}

/* --- NEXUS ADVANTAGE LIST --- */
.nexus-advantage-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.nexus-adv-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.nexus-adv-item:hover {
    background: rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.02);
}

.nexus-adv-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.12);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    padding-top: 0.2rem;
}

.nexus-adv-item:hover .nexus-adv-number {
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.nexus-adv-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.nexus-adv-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 620px;
}

.nexus-adv-line {
    display: none; /* Decorative — border-bottom on item handles it */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nexus-adv-item {
        grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 1.75rem 0;
    }
    .nexus-adv-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .nexus-adv-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .nexus-adv-content p {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
    }
}

/* --- EVENTS & WORKSHOPS SECTION --- */
.events-section {
    padding: var(--section-pad);
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.events-section .centered-head {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.events-ticker-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.events-ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: eventsTickerAnimation 35s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause scroll animation on hover or focus of any card */
.events-ticker-container:hover .events-ticker-track,
.events-ticker-track:focus-within {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.event-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: 350px;
    min-width: 350px;
    height: 400px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.event-card:hover,
.event-card:focus-within {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-purple-light);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.2);
    outline: none;
}

.event-card:focus-within {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-purple-light);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

.event-card-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.event-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.15) !important;
    transform-origin: center !important;
    transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.event-card:hover .event-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.22) !important;
}

.event-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 0%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 40%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 75%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background 300ms ease;
}

.event-card:hover .event-card-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5) 40%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 75%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 100%
    );
}

.event-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--color-purple);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.4);
    transition: background-color 150ms ease;
}

.event-card:hover .event-date-badge {
    background-color: var(--color-purple-light);
}

.event-date-badge span.day {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.event-date-badge span.month {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.event-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 32px 24px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.event-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-purple-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.event-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.event-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.event-meta-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.event-meta-info span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.event-meta-info i {
    color: var(--color-purple-light);
}

.event-action-row {
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.event-card-content .learn-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-purple-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 150ms ease;
    gap: 8px;
}

.event-card:hover .learn-more {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.event-card-content .learn-more i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 150ms ease;
}

.event-card:hover .learn-more i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@keyframes eventsTickerAnimation {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(calc(-50% - 16px), 0, 0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .event-card {
        width: 300px;
        min-width: 300px;
        height: 340px;
    }
    .event-card-content {
        padding: 1.5rem; /* Min 24px card padding */
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .event-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    }
    .event-card-content p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .event-meta-info {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* --- PRO-TIP SECTION --- */
.protip-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fcfcfd;
}

.protip-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 50%, #312e81 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Animated gradient glow */
.protip-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.3) 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1) 40%, transparent 70%);
    animation: protipPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes protipPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Icon column */
.protip-icon-col {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.protip-icon-ring {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
    background: rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.protip-icon-ring i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #a78bfa;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.protip-card:hover .protip-icon-ring {
    border-color: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.6);
    background: rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.protip-card:hover .protip-icon-ring i {
    color: #c4b5fd;
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* Content column */
.protip-content-col {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex: 1;
}

.protip-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #a78bfa;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.protip-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.protip-quote strong {
    color: #a78bfa;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .protip-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .protip-quote {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .protip-icon-ring {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
    }

    .protip-icon-ring i {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .protip-badge {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .protip-glow {
        top: -30%;
        right: -40%;
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   FOUNDER PORTRAIT PREMIUM STYLING (MATCH USER IMAGE DESIGN)
   ================================================================ */
.partner-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-lavender) 0%, #C3BFFF 100%) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(78, 47, 218, 0.08);
}

.partner-portrait {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-circle-frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 8px solid #ffffff;
    background: #f1f0ec;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 300ms ease;
}

.founder-circle-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.partner-portrait:hover .founder-circle-frame {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.partner-portrait:hover .founder-circle-frame img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.partner-meta {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.founder-contact-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: #000000;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 150ms ease, background-color 150ms ease, box-shadow 150ms ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.founder-contact-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--color-purple);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.founder-contact-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-purple);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .partner-portrait {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .partner-hero {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .founder-circle-frame {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
        border-width: 6px;
    }
}