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

:root {
    /* Silver & Acid Palette */
    --bg:           #FAFAFA;
    --surface:      #F0F0F0;
    --text:         #111111;
    --text-muted:   #666666;
    --text-dim:     #999999;
    --accent:       #2CAED5;
    --accent-hover: #1B75BB;
    --border:       #E5E5E5;
    --border-light: #EEEEEE;
    --white:        #FFFFFF;

    /* Spacing */
    --section-pad: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px);
    --container:   1200px;
    --gap:         24px;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Display', 'SF Pro Text', sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gap);
}

/* ===== Machined Silver Card System ===== */
.card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 var(--white);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== Acid Button System ===== */
.btn-acid {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    user-select: none;
}

.btn-acid:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--text);
}

.btn-acid:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 1px 1px 0px var(--text);
}

.btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px var(--text);
    border-color: var(--text);
}

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    /* Changed to solid color to completely hide your logo design asset's background square */
    background: #FAFAFA; 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.nav-inner {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gap);
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ===== UPDATED: NEW BRAND LAYOUT GROUP ===== */
.nav-brand-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px; /* Perfect proportional layout gap tracking */
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 100%;
}

/* ===== UPDATED: BRAND IMAGE CONFIGURATION ===== */
.navbar-brand-shape-img {
    height: 28px;       /* Keeps the logo height beautifully inside the header line */
    width: auto;        /* Retains perfect square proportions with zero layout squishing */
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* ===== UPDATED: BRAND TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
.navbar-brand-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text);
}

.nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.nav-cta .btn-acid {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.nav-cta .btn-ghost {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text);
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-toggle span::before,
.nav-toggle span::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-toggle span::before { top: -7px; }
.nav-toggle span::after  { top: 7px; }

.nav-toggle.active span { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle.active span::before { transform: rotate(45deg); top: 0; }
.nav-toggle.active span::after  { transform: rotate(-45deg); top: 0; }




/* ===== SECTION 1: HERO CONTAINER WITH PROMINENT BRAND MATRIX BACKGROUND ===== */
.hero {
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
    
    /* THE OPTIMIZED TECH MATRIX BACKGROUND LAYER:
       Layer 1: A tight spotlight mask that allows the grid to remain highly visible across the section.
       Layer 2: A soft brand gradient glow positioned directly behind your core text elements.
       Layer 3: Vertical grid lines bumped up to a more prominent 8% opacity using brand blue.
       Layer 4: Horizontal grid lines bumped up to a more prominent 8% opacity using brand blue.
    */
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, transparent 5%, #FAFAFA 65%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.04) 0%, rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.02) 40%, transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    
    /* Defines the crisp 45px square pattern size framework */
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 45px 45px, 45px 45px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px 6px 8px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #2CAED5; /* Swapped to your signature bright cyan brand mark color */
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.6);
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.9); }
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.045em;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: var(--text);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Beautiful custom gradient headline handler using your exact brand colors */
.hero h1 .accent-word {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2CAED5 0%, #1B75BB 100%);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: inline;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 19px);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}






/* Dashboard Mockup */



/* ===== NEW 3-COLUMN LIVE WORK PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE GRID ===== */
.hero-dashboard {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gap);
}

/* Fades the bottom slightly into the page background exactly like the original mockup */
.hero-dashboard::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.dashboard-frame {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dashboard-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--white);
}

.dashboard-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 7px;
}

.dashboard-dots span {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--border);
}

.dashboard-toolbar-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.dashboard-toolbar-tabs span {
    padding: 5px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--surface);
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    cursor: default;
}

/* Grid Wrapper for your 3 screenshots */
.portfolio-showcase-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
}

.showcase-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Enforces identical aspect ratios, scales screenshots, and crops safely */
.showcase-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px; 
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.showcase-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center; /* Keeps the hero sections of your screenshots perfectly visible */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-image-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.03); /* Subtle premium hover zoom on your screenshots */
}

.showcase-card-meta {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Custom platform badges using your logo's cyan styling color tokens */
.showcase-badge-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1B75BB;
    background: #E0F2FE;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.showcase-card-meta h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.showcase-card-meta p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive adjustment for tablets and smartphones */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .portfolio-showcase-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    
    .showcase-image-wrapper {
        height: 280px;
    }
}





/* ===== SECTION 2: SPEED METRICS ===== */
.metrics {
    padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.metrics-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.metric-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 24px;
}

.metric-number {
    font-size: clamp(56px, 8vw, 88px);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    line-height: 1;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.metric-number .metric-unit {
    font-size: 0.45em;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.metric-number .metric-highlight {
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--accent);
    padding: 0 6px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.metric-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.metric-divider {
    width: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    margin: 24px 0;
    justify-self: center;
}

/* ===== SECTION 3: THE ENGINE — BENTO GRID ===== */
.engine {
    padding: 0 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.bento-card {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.bento-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 var(--white);
}

.bento-card-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    stroke: var(--text);
}

.bento-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.bento-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex: 1;
}

.bento-card-visual {
    margin-top: 28px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    min-height: 120px;
}

/* Mini chart bars in bento card */
.mini-bars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 6px;
    height: 80px;
}

.mini-bar {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--border);
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    transition: height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.mini-bar.highlight { background: var(--accent); }

/* Mini pipeline in bento card */
.mini-pipeline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.mini-pipeline-node {
    flex: 1;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mini-pipeline-node:nth-child(1) { background: var(--accent); color: var(--text); }
.mini-pipeline-node:nth-child(2) { background: #e8e8e8; }
.mini-pipeline-node:nth-child(3) { background: #e0e0e0; }

.mini-pipeline-arrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mini code block in bento card */
.mini-code {
    font-family: 'SF Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mini-code .keyword { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.mini-code .string { color: #16A34A; }
.mini-code .comment { color: var(--text-dim); }








/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE DEVFORGE SPLIT SECTION STYLE LAYOUT Rules 
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.split-layout-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* --- Left Copy Styles --- */
.copy-column {
    text-align: left;
}

.studio-mini-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1B75BB;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.main-display-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #111625;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.studio-question-prompt {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111625;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.value-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.value-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}

.check-icon-wrapper {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.12);
    color: #2CAED5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.check-icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

.checklist-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #4A5568;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.checklist-text strong {
    color: #111625;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Clean Dark Call-To-Action Button Block styling */
.btn-studio-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #111625;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 22, 37, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.btn-studio-dark:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(17, 22, 37, 0.25);
}

.rocket-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* --- Right Visual Node Network Layout Styles --- */
.visual-column {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.node-network-canvas {
    position: relative;
    width: 400px;
    height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pipeline-svg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Neumorphic Soft Card Connected Nodes base rules */
.network-node {
    position: absolute;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 
                0 4px 12px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    z-index: 3;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.network-node:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Central Node configuration */
.central-hub-node {
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.15) 0%, rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.15) 100%);
    border: 2px solid #1B75BB;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.15);
}

.hub-inner-branding-mark {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2CAED5 0%, #1B75BB 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.3);
}

.hub-inner-branding-mark svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

/* Satellite outer node structures configuration matrix */
.satellite-node {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    color: #4A5568;
    padding: 16px;
}

.satellite-node svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Absolute Coordinate maps matching the SVG connecting vectors path lines grid */
.top-left     { top: 40px;  left: 40px; }
.top-right    { top: 40px;  right: 40px; }
.bottom-left  { bottom: 40px; left: 40px; }
.bottom-right { bottom: 40px; right: 40px; }

/* Satellite unique highlighting triggers */
.top-left:hover     { color: #1B75BB; border-color: #1B75BB; }
.top-right:hover    { color: #2CAED5; border-color: #2CAED5; }
.bottom-left:hover  { color: #2CAED5; border-color: #2CAED5; }
.bottom-right:hover { color: #1B75BB; border-color: #1B75BB; }

/* Responsive adjustments for tablets and phone displays */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .split-layout-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .copy-column {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .value-checklist li {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .studio-mini-badge {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    
    .node-network-canvas {
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .node-network-canvas {
        width: 100%;
        height: 260px;
        transform: scale(0.75);
    }
}








/* ==========================================================================
   DEVFORGE PROCESS TIMELINE COMPONENT STYLE LAWS
   ========================================================================== */
.process-timeline-section {
    padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Timeline Track Canvas Layout Wrapper */
.timeline-outer-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 50px auto 0;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

/* The vertical dashed vector line tracking down the timeline grid center */
.timeline-vertical-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 32px; /* Perfectly aligns line beneath circular side bullet nodes */
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #2CAED5 0%, #1B75BB 80%, #E2E8F0 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-block-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-block-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Node circle statuses containing custom internal inline vector icons */
.timeline-status-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    padding: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-status-icon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Highlighted current phase tracking indicators styling map */
.step-active-blue {
    border-color: #1B75BB;
    color: #1B75BB;
    background: rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.1);
}

.timeline-block-row:hover .timeline-status-icon {
    border-color: #2CAED5;
    color: #2CAED5;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Individual Block Card Framework Layouts */
.timeline-step-card {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 32px;
    text-align: left;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.timeline-step-card.featured-step {
    border-color: rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.05);
}

.step-number-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2CAED5;
    background: rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.timeline-step-card h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.timeline-step-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* High Conversion Bottom Area Elements Layout styles */
.timeline-cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 56px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.handwritten-offer-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    position: relative;
}

.handwritten-offer-note span {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1B75BB;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.curved-arrow {
    transform: rotate(-10deg) translateY(2px);
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Adaptive Responsiveness Layer rules mappings */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .timeline-vertical-line {
        left: 20px;
    }
    
    .timeline-block-row {
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .timeline-status-icon {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        padding: 12px;
    }
    
    .timeline-step-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .timeline-step-card h3 {
        font-size: 17px;
    }
}







/* ==========================================================================
   DEVFORGE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE COMPARISON MATRIX STYLE LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-matrix-section {
    padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
    background: #111625; /* Sleek dark-mode contrast break section */
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.matrix-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.matrix-accent-text {
    color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2CAED5 0%, #1B75BB 100%);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
}

/* Glassmorphic Table Wrap Base */
.matrix-card-wrapper {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto; /* Ensures seamless horizontal swipe scrolling on mobile layouts */
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.comparison-data-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    min-width: 700px; /* Protects desktop matrix readability structural margins */
}

/* Row & Cell Global Rules */
.comparison-data-table th, 
.comparison-data-table td {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.comparison-data-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Header Column Rules */
.table-header-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.table-header-column {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-align: center;
    width: 22%;
}

/* Highlighted Column Rules for DevForge Studio */
.choice-devforge {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.15) 0%, rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.15) 100%);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.3);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.3);
}

.feature-label-cell {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Interactive Match Status Micro-elements layout handles */
.status-cell {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* DevForge row target cell backdrop extension mirroring header highlight */
tbody tr td:nth-child(2) {
    background: rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.06);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.15);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.15);
}

.true-match {
    color: #2CAED5; /* Brand Cyan check confirmation */
    font-weight: 700;
}

.false-match {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Muted cross layout element */
}

.text-status {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Bottom Matrix Pricing Summary row styles */
.pricing-comparison-footer-row {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
}

.pricing-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pricing-cell {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.devforge-price-highlight {
    color: #2CAED5 !important; /* Bold focus pricing target */
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.3);
}

/* Hover row feedback interaction */
.comparison-data-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}









/* ===== SECTION 4: PRICING ===== */
.pricing {
    padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0;
}




.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: start;
}

.pricing-card {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    border-width: 2px;
}

.pricing-card.featured::before {
    content: 'Most Popular';
    position: absolute;
    top: -13px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    padding: 4px 16px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pricing-plan-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pricing-plan-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pricing-amount {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pricing-currency {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.pricing-value {
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    line-height: 1;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.pricing-period {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pricing-billed {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pricing-billed.yearly-active {
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--accent);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.pricing-card .btn-acid,
.pricing-card .btn-ghost {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pricing-features {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.pricing-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pricing-features li svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    stroke: #22C55E;
}

/* ===== SECTION 7: FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-copy {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.footer-copy a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-copy a:hover {
    color: var(--text);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* ===== SECTION 5: FAQ ===== */
.faq {
    padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.faq-controls {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 8px;
}

.faq-ctrl-btn {
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 var(--white);
    transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-ctrl-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text);
    border-color: #CCC;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.open {
    border-color: #CCCCCC;
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--text);
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                background 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 24px 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== SECTION 6: CTA BANNER ===== */
.cta-banner {
    padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.cta-banner-inner {
    background: #2A2A2A;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.08;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-inner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.06;
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--white);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner .btn-acid {
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.btn-dark-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                color 0.2s ease,
                border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-dark-ghost:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}




/* ==========================================================================
   DEVFORGE INTAKE FORM CANVAS STYLE SYSTEM Rules 
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-intake-section {
    padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0;
    background: #FAFAFA;
}

.intake-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* --- Left Text Panel Profiles --- */
.intake-info-col {
    text-align: left;
}

.intake-mini-tag {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1B75BB;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.intake-display-heading {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #111625;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.intake-body-desc {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: #4A5568;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.intake-meta-directory {
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding-top: 32px;
}

.directory-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #94A3B8;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.directory-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #4A5568;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.directory-item a {
    color: #111625;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.directory-item a:hover {
    color: #1B75BB;
}

.directory-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: #2CAED5;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Right Input Card Form Controls Layout --- */
.intake-form-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.studio-intake-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: left;
}

.form-group-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-group-block label {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111625;
}

.form-group-block input[type="text"],
.form-group-block input[type="email"],
.form-group-block select,
.form-group-block textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #111625;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Form Fields Hover / Focus Rings styling matching brand colors */
.form-group-block input:focus,
.form-group-block select:focus,
.form-group-block textarea:focus {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #1B75BB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.08);
}

.form-group-block textarea {
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Custom Checkbox Grid Layout Architecture */
.matrix-label-heading {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.services-selection-matrix {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.matrix-checkbox-option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
}

.matrix-checkbox-option input {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 0;
    width: 0;
}

/* Neumorphic Custom Circular Selection nodes matching inspiration */
.custom-indicator {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.matrix-checkbox-option:hover input ~ .custom-indicator {
    border-color: #2CAED5;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.matrix-checkbox-option input:checked ~ .custom-indicator {
    background: #1B75BB;
    border-color: #1B75BB;
}

/* Hidden internal active state check dot */
.custom-indicator::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    display: none;
    top: 6px;
    left: 6px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.matrix-checkbox-option input:checked ~ .custom-indicator::after {
    display: block;
}

.option-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #4A5568;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.matrix-checkbox-option input:checked ~ .option-text {
    color: #111625;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Primary Action Block Submit Button styling */
.btn-intake-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: #111625;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 16, 25, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-intake-submit:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2CAED5 0%, #1B75BB 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(27, 117, 187, 0.2);
}

/* --- Responsive Layout Breaks Mappings --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .intake-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .intake-info-col {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .directory-item {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .intake-form-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
}






/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL ===== */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 440px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-cta   { display: none; }
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

    .nav-links.open {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: fixed;
        top: 64px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        height: calc(100dvh - 64px);
        background: var(--bg);
        padding: 80px 24px;
        gap: 24px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        z-index: 999;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    .nav-links.open a {
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--text);
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .metric-divider {
        width: 60px;
        height: 1px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .metric-item {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .dashboard-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .dash-table-row {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .dash-table-row .dash-cell:nth-child(4),
    .dash-table-row .dash-cell:nth-child(5) {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-banner-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .cta-banner .btn-acid,
    .btn-dark-ghost {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    .reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}


/* ===== FLOATING WHATSAPP COMPONENT ===== */
.floating-whatsapp-widget {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #25D366; /* Official WhatsApp green */
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    z-index: 9999; /* Ensures it floats safely above all other sections */
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    padding: 14px;
}

.floating-whatsapp-widget:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.floating-whatsapp-widget svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Adjust layout positioning slightly for mobile viewports */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-whatsapp-widget {
        bottom: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        padding: 12px;
    }
}


/* ===== COMPONENT: PROMINENT AUDIT BUTTON MATRIX ===== */
.btn-matrix-audit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: #FFFFFF; /* Makes the text pop clearly */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); /* Clean semi-transparent backing */
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.4); /* Subtle brand cyan initial border */
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Beautiful hover transition using your brand colors */
.btn-matrix-audit:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2CAED5 0%, #1B75BB 100%); /* Full gradient fill on hover */
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(44, 174, 213, 0.25); /* Cyan brand glow */
}

/* ===== Additions: accessibility, SEO helpers, legal pages ===== */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.portfolio-showcase-container .sr-only { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: -60px; z-index: 1000; background: #111; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid #1B75BB; outline-offset: 3px; }
.legal-page { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 120px 24px 80px; }
.legal-page h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.legal-page h2 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin: 32px 0 8px; }
.legal-page p, .legal-page li { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.legal-page p + p { margin-top: 12px; }
.legal-page a { color: #1B75BB; }
.legal-back { display: inline-block; margin-top: 32px; }

/* Footer brand block (original markup was broken) */
.footer-grid > div:first-child { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; text-align: left; }
.footer-grid > div:first-child .nav-brand-group { height: auto; }
.footer-grid > div:first-child .footer-brand-desc { text-align: left; margin: 0; }