/* ==========================================================================
   UPGRADEBI - 3D DARK MODE STYLESHEET (home.css)
   Inspired by Modern 3D Web3, Cyber Tech & Dark AI Dashboard Interfaces
   Colors: Midnight Cosmic Dark (#070B16), Neon Orange (#FF7A00), Neon Cyan (#06B6D4)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Hero Section (3D Dark Mode with Glowing Hologram Platform)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #070c1c;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 40px 0 23px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Neon Glow Spheres */
.hero-ambient-teal {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.hero-ambient-orange {
  position: absolute;
  top: 150px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.hero-ambient-purple {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: 30%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
}

/* Subtle Hexagon & Dot Grid Texture */
.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px, 72px 72px, 72px 72px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-kicker-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hero-description {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 11px;
  max-width: 640px;
}
@media (max-width:576px){
  .hero-title{
    font-size: 25px;
  }
  .hero-description{
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}


.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Overlapping Member Avatars Proof (Screenshot 1 Style) */
.hero-members-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar-stack-img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #070B16;
  margin-left: -10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.avatar-stack-img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.members-proof-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.members-proof-text strong {
  color: #FFA034;
}

/* Hero Stats Bar in 3D Dark Cards */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stat-item {
  background: rgba(14, 21, 40, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 10px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-number.orange {
  color: #FFA034;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
}

.stat-number.teal {
  color: #38BDF8;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1.1. Modern 3D Hero Visual Stage (Pop-Out Character + Floating Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1200px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-3d-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow Aura */
.hero-3d-aura {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-40px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(163, 177, 60, 0.38) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.22) 45%, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12) 70%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(48px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: auraPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes auraPulse {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-40px) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-40px) scale(1.12);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
}

/* Cybernetic Dotted / Dashed Orbital Rings */
.hero-3d-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-orbit-1 {
  width: 490px;
  height: 490px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-25px);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(163, 177, 60, 0.35);
  animation: orbitSpinClockwise 35s linear infinite;
}

.hero-orbit-2 {
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-35px);
  border: 1px dotted rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  animation: orbitSpinCounter 45s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes orbitSpinClockwise {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-25px) rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-25px) rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes orbitSpinCounter {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-35px) rotate(360deg); }
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(-35px) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Pop-out Character Image Wrapper */
.hero-3d-character-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  animation: characterFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes characterFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(0.35deg);
  }
}

.hero-3d-character-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(163, 177, 60, 0.28));
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-3d-character-wrap:hover .hero-3d-character-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 65px rgba(163, 177, 60, 0.45));
}

/* Floating 3D Holographic Micro Chips */
.hero-3d-chip {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 20px rgba(163, 177, 60, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateZ(45px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-3d-chip strong {
  color: #FFA034;
}

.chip-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #A3B13C;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #A3B13C;
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.chip-dot.teal {
  background: #06B6D4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #06B6D4;
}

.chip-floating-top {
  top: -8px;
  right: 18px;
  animation: chipFloatTop 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.chip-floating-bottom {
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 20px;
  animation: chipFloatBottom 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

@keyframes chipFloatTop {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateZ(45px) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateZ(55px) translateY(-7px); }
}

@keyframes chipFloatBottom {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateZ(45px) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateZ(55px) translateY(7px); }
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1.2. Our Trusted Clients Section (Dual Infinite Marquee Scroller)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trusted-clients-section {
  position: relative;
  /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070B16 0%, #080D1A 50%, #090E1D 100%); */
  padding: 35px 0 35px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.trusted-clients-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.06) 50%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trusted-section-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.trusted-section-title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 6px 0 6px;
}

.trusted-section-subtitle {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Marquee Row Container with Gradient Edge Fade */
.marquee-row {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6px 0;
  z-index: 2;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-row-ltr {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Row 1: Left to Right */
.scroll-ltr {
  animation: scrollLTR 36s linear infinite;
}

/* Row 2: Right to Left */
.scroll-rtl {
  animation: scrollRTL 36s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause animation on hover */
.marquee-row:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

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

.marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Client Logo Card */
.client-logo-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  min-width: 260px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: default;
}

.client-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  background: rgba(22, 33, 62, 0.88);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3), 0 0 18px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
}

.client-logo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.client-logo-card:hover .client-logo-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Icon Palette Variants */
.icon-cyan {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  color: #06B6D4;
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.icon-orange {
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12);
  color: #FF7A00;
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
}

.icon-purple {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
  color: #8B5CF6;
  border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.icon-gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #F59E0B;
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.icon-emerald {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #10B981;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.icon-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  color: #38BDF8;
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.icon-rose {
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12);
  color: #F43F5E;
  border-color: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
}

.icon-indigo {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
  color: #818CF8;
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

/* Card Content Details */
.client-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.client-name {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.client-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.client-sector {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.client-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.client-metric {
  color: #06B6D4;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trusted-clients-section {
    padding: 20px 0 20px;
  }
  .trusted-section-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .client-logo-card {
    min-width: 230px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }
  .client-logo-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .client-name {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .scroll-ltr, .scroll-rtl {
    animation-duration: 25s;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. 3D Floating Feature Cards (Screenshot 1 Style: Invest / Fast / Secure)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-3d-section {
  padding: 30px 0;
  background: #090E1D;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.pillars-3d-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.pillar-3d-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pillar-3d-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
}

.pillar-3d-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.pillar-3d-card.orange-glow:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
}

.pillar-3d-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.pillar-3d-icon.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

.pillar-3d-icon.purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6 0%, #6D28D9 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
}

.pillar-3d-icon.coral {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF4444 0%, #DC2626 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
}

.pillar-3d-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pillar-3d-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}

.pillar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38BDF8;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-3d-card:hover .pillar-link {
  color: #FFA034;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Split 3D Tech City Section (Screenshot 1 Bottom Style)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tech-city-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: #060b25;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tech-city-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.tech-city-visual-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 75px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 45px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: #090E1D;
}

.tech-city-visual-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Seamless Platform Integrations Bar (Screenshot 3 Style)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.integrations-bar-section {
  padding: 30px 0;
  background: #090E1D;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.integrations-card-box {
  background: rgba(14, 21, 40, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.integration-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.integration-badge:hover {
  color: #FFA034;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.integration-badge-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. About Section (3D Mosaic & Glowing Benefits)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding: 35px 0;
  background-color: #070B16;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-mosaic-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-mosaic-dashed-frame {
  border: 2px dashed rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
  border-radius: 46px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(14, 21, 40, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

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

.mosaic-tile {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mosaic-tile:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
}

.mosaic-tile-1 {
  border-radius: 95px 18px 18px 18px;
  background: #1A1208;
}

.mosaic-tile-2 {
  border-radius: 18px 95px 18px 18px;
  background: #08151A;
}

.mosaic-tile-3 {
  border-radius: 18px 18px 18px 95px;
  background: #090E1D;
}

.mosaic-tile-4 {
  border-radius: 18px 18px 95px 18px;
  background: #110B1D;
}

.mosaic-tile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.mosaic-tile:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.mosaic-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(7, 11, 22, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #c5c7cb;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.benefits-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.benefit-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.benefit-icon-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.benefit-item:hover .benefit-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.benefit-icon-circle.color-purple {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.18);
  color: #C084FC;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
}

.benefit-icon-circle.color-pink {
  background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.18);
  color: #F472B6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
}

.benefit-icon-circle.color-teal {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.18);
  color: #38BDF8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
}

.benefit-icon-circle.color-orange {
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.18);
  color: #FFA034;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4);
}

.benefit-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.benefit-info p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5b. 3D Tactile Strategy Cards (Screenshot 2 Style: Hexagon Depth & Grooves)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.strategy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .strategy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  }
}
.strategy-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0D1C3F 0%, #07122B 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.strategy-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 38px;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 0, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 2px, transparent 0, transparent 8px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.strategy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.strategy-card.card-orange {
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.28);
}

.strategy-card.card-orange:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35);
}

.strategy-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #38BDF8;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.strategy-card.card-orange .strategy-pill-badge {
  color: #FFA034;
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
}

.strategy-tactile-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25) 0%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #38BDF8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.strategy-card:hover .strategy-tactile-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
}

.strategy-tactile-icon.orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.1) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45);
  color: #FFA034;
}

.strategy-card.card-orange:hover .strategy-tactile-icon.orange {
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
}

.strategy-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.strategy-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Popular Services Section (3D Dark Glass Cards with Neon Hexagons)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-modern-section {
  padding: 30px 0 30px;
  background: #090E1D;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

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

.service-clean-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.92) 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-clean-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.55);
}

.service-thumbnail-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: #070B16;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.service-thumbnail-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.service-clean-card:hover .service-thumbnail-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 0 2px;
}

.service-category-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.service-category-tag.orange {
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.15);
  color: #FFA034;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
}

.service-category-tag.teal {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  color: #38BDF8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.service-rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
  color: #C084FC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 0 4px 14px 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-clean-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-clean-card:hover .service-clean-title {
  color: #FFA034;
}

.service-clean-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-specs-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.service-spec-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.service-clean-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 4px 2px 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-pricing-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFA034;
}

.service-pricing-pill span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
}

.service-lead-avatar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-lead-avatar img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.service-lead-avatar span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. SEO Deep Dive & Dual Sections (3D Dark Theme)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.seo-feature-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-card);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .seo-feature-box {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  }
}

.seo-stack-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.seo-stack-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-teal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left-width: 3px;
}

.seo-stack-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.seo-stack-item span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.dual-section-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.dual-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
@media (max-width:576px){
  .dual-card{
  padding: 21px 10px;
  }

}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Industries Grid in 3D Dark Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.industry-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.6) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
}

.industry-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  color: #38BDF8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.industry-card.accent-orange .industry-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.15);
  color: #FFA034;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
}

.industry-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. E-E-A-T Leadership in 3D Dark Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
}

.team-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45);
}

.team-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #070B16;
}

.team-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.team-info {
  padding: 30px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.team-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFA034;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.team-name {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.team-bio {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38BDF8;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.team-linkedin:hover {
  color: #FFA034;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Selected Client Experience in 3D Dark Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.clients-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.client-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.6) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.client-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45);
}

.client-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.client-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFA034;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.client-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.client-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38BDF8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.client-link:hover {
  color: #FFA034;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Process Stepper (3D Connected Neon Timeline)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-stepper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.6) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
}

.step-badge {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
}

.step-card:hover .step-badge {
  background: var(--grad-orange);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.6);
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Geography & AI Search Banners (3D Dark Theme)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.geo-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-card);
}

.ai-search-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090E1D 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d-card);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Interactive FAQ Accordion (Screenshot 3 Dark Style)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.6) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-question-btn:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--brand-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.6);
}

.faq-answer-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-slow);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 22px 24px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-answer-inner a {
  color: #FFA034;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. High-Converting Free Audit Section (3D Dark Neon Glass Card)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.audit-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04070F 0%, #0A0F1D 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.audit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.audit-form-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.85) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 33, 0.98) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.audit-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.audit-form-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(7, 11, 22, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #06B6D4;
  background: rgba(7, 11, 22, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.form-control option {
  background: #0B1124;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Homepage Responsive Media Queries
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-kicker-wrap, .hero-cta-group, .hero-members-proof {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .pillars-3d-grid, .services-modern-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .tech-city-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .team-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .team-photo-wrap {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .audit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 50px 0 70px;
  }
  .hero-3d-stage {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-3d-aura {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
  }
  .hero-orbit-1 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
  }
  .hero-orbit-2 {
    width: 410px;
    height: 410px;
  }
  .hero-3d-chip {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .chip-floating-top {
    top: -5px;
    right: 5px;
  }
  .chip-floating-bottom {
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 5px;
  }
  .about-mosaic-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .mosaic-tile {
    height: 160px;
  }
  .pillars-3d-grid, .services-modern-grid, .industries-grid, .dual-section-grid, .team-grid, .clients-grid, .process-stepper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .audit-form-card {
    padding: 20px 20px;
  }
  .geo-banner, .ai-search-card, .seo-feature-box {
    padding: 20px 20px;
  }
}
/* =========================================
   WHY CHOOSE UPGRADEBI SECTION
========================================= */

#why-choose {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: #080d14;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* Background Glow */
#why-choose::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -180px;
    left: -150px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(0, 196, 180, 0.10),
        transparent 70%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

#why-choose::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -150px;
    bottom: -200px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(255, 125, 45, 0.09),
        transparent 70%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

#why-choose .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Section Header */
#why-choose .section-header {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

#why-choose .badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 9px 17px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 180, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 196, 180, 0.07);
    color: #45dfd0;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

#why-choose .badge-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #25d9c7;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37, 217, 199, 0.7);
}

#why-choose .section-title {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: #f5f7fb;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 750;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -1.3px;
}

#why-choose .section-description {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #9ba7b8;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Cards Grid */
#why-choose .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Individual Card */
#why-choose .why-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 155px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(23, 32, 45, 0.96),
        rgba(13, 20, 30, 0.98)
    );
    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease;
}

/* Top Accent Line */
#why-choose .why-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 28px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;
    background: #20cbbb;
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

/* Decorative Number */
#why-choose .why-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 22px;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Heading */
#why-choose .why-card h3 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 5px 0 6px;
    padding-right: 10px;
    color: #f2f5fa;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.45;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

/* Card Description */
#why-choose .why-card p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
    color: #a5b0bf;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

/* Orange Accent Cards */
#why-choose .why-card.accent-orange::before {
    background: #ff853d;
}

/* Hover Effects */
#why-choose .why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    border-color: rgba(32, 203, 187, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(25, 42, 53, 0.98),
        rgba(14, 24, 35, 0.99)
    );
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

#why-choose .why-card:hover::before {
    width: 75px;
}

#why-choose .why-card.accent-orange:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 133, 61, 0.45);
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
========================================= */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    #why-choose {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    #why-choose .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
    }

    #why-choose .why-card {
        min-height: 215px;
        padding: 18px 14px;
    }

    #why-choose .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 19px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    #why-choose {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    #why-choose .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    #why-choose .badge-pill {
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        padding: 8px 13px;
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    #why-choose .section-title {
        font-size: 22px;
        letter-spacing: -0.7px;
    }

    #why-choose .section-description {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.75;
    }

    #why-choose .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    #why-choose .why-card {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 15px 12px;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }

    #why-choose .why-card h3 {
        margin-top: 10px;
        font-size: 19px;
    }

    #why-choose .why-card p {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.8;
    }

    #why-choose .why-card::after {
        top: 15px;
        right: 17px;
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }
}

/* Respect Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    #why-choose .why-card,
    #why-choose .why-card::before {
        transition: none;
    }

    #why-choose .why-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Home Page Recent Blogs Section (1 Row x 4 Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-blog-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070B16 0%, #0A1020 50%, #070B16 100%);
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.home-blog-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.home-blog-ambient-teal {
  position: absolute;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.home-blog-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.home-blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.home-blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 29, 52, 0.8) 0%, rgba(10, 16, 31, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 18px);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.home-blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.18);
}

.home-blog-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 190px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0D1527;
}

.home-blog-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.home-blog-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 11, 22, 0.1) 0%, rgba(7, 11, 22, 0.75) 100%);
}

.home-blog-category-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(7, 11, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38BDF8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.home-blog-body {
  padding: 22px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.home-blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.home-blog-meta-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #64748B;
}

.home-blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.42;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  min-height: 2.85em;
}

.home-blog-card:hover .home-blog-title {
  color: var(--brand-orange, #FF7A00);
}
.home-blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.home-blog-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 7px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.home-blog-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.home-blog-card:hover .home-blog-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--brand-orange, #FF7A00);
}

.home-blog-btn-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.home-blog-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill, 9999px);
    background: var(--grad-orange, linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A00 0%, #FF9E40 100%));
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    /* box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35); */
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.home-blog-more-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .home-blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .home-blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .home-blog-section {
    padding: 70px 0 80px;
  }
  .home-blog-thumb {
    height: 180px;
  }
  .home-blog-title {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}