/* ==========================================================================
   GrowthInternationals - Futuristic Web Experience Stylesheet
   Theme: Luminous Pearl White & Cyber Cyan / Electric Violet (Light Theme Default)
   Typography: Space Grotesk & Plus Jakarta Sans
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Color Palette - Futuristic High-End Luminous Theme */
    --bg-main: #f6f9fc;
    --bg-darker: #eef3f8;
    --bg-surface: #ffffff;
    --bg-card: #ffffff;
    --bg-card-hover: #ffffff;
    --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    --bg-glass-elevated: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);

    /* Accents & Neons */
    --primary-cyan: #0284c7;
    --primary-cyan-light: #38bdf8;
    --primary-blue: #2563eb;
    --accent-purple: #7c3aed;
    --accent-violet: #6d28d9;
    --accent-pink: #db2777;
    --neon-emerald: #059669;
    --neon-amber: #d97706;
    --neon-red: #dc2626;

    /* Text Colors */
    --text-primary: #091224;
    --text-secondary: #334155;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --text-highlight: #0284c7;

    /* High-End Gradients */
    --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #2563eb 50%, #7c3aed 100%);
    --grad-glow: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22) 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22) 100%);
    --grad-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #2563eb 45%, #7c3aed 100%);
    --grad-surface: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9) 100%);
    --grad-card-border: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25), rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8));

    /* Dimensional Layered Shadows & Glows */
    --border-subtle: rgba(219, 229, 241, 0.9);
    --border-glow: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
    --shadow-glow-purple: 0 0 35px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);

    /* Layout & Spacing */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 30px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;
    --container-max: 1240px;
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-spring: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Optional Dark Theme Switcher Variables */
[data-theme="dark"] {
    --bg-main: #060911;
    --bg-darker: #04060b;
    --bg-surface: #0b1120;
    --bg-card: #0d1527;
    --bg-card-hover: #131f38;
    --bg-glass: #0e172a;
    --bg-glass-elevated: #15223e;

    --primary-cyan: #00f2fe;
    --primary-blue: #4facfe;
    --accent-purple: #9333ea;
    --accent-violet: #7928ca;
    --accent-pink: #ec4899;
    --neon-emerald: #10b981;
    --neon-amber: #f59e0b;
    --neon-red: #ef4444;

    --text-primary: #f8fafc;
    --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --text-highlight: #38bdf8;

    --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #4facfe 50%, #9333ea 100%);
    --grad-glow: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35) 0%, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.35) 100%);
    --grad-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #38bdf8 40%, #c084fc 100%);
    --grad-surface: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 26, 48, 0.6) 0%, rgba(9, 15, 28, 0.8) 100%);
    --grad-card-border: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35), rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));

    --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --border-glow: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.25);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.25);
    --shadow-glow-purple: 0 0 30px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    color-scheme: light;
}

[data-theme="dark"] html {
    color-scheme: dark;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), color var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Headings font */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.brand-title,
.counter,
.tag-outline {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: var(--grad-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.glow-text {
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.text-cyan {
    color: var(--primary-cyan) !important;
}

.text-purple {
    color: var(--accent-purple) !important;
}

.text-emerald {
    color: var(--neon-emerald) !important;
}

.text-red {
    color: var(--neon-red) !important;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-darker);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cyber Background Canvas & Glowing Light Mesh Orbs
   ========================================================================== */
.cyber-bg {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#particleCanvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.65;
}

.grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 45%, transparent 88%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 45%, transparent 88%);
}

.glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
    animation: orbFloat 22s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    filter: blur(20px);
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 780px;
    height: 780px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 40%, transparent 70%);
    top: -140px;
    left: -140px;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 860px;
    height: 860px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192, 132, 252, 0.25) 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12) 45%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: 12%;
    right: -160px;
    animation-delay: -7s;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: 680px;
    height: 680px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.24) 0%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1) 45%, transparent 70%);
    top: 42%;
    left: 12%;
    animation-delay: -14s;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-40px, 80px) scale(0.95);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sub-Header Announcement & Quick Links
   ========================================================================== */
.sub-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 101;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sub-header {
    background: rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.9);
}

.sub-header-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sub-header-content {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.sub-header-ticker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.live-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-cyan);
    animation: livePulseAnim 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulseAnim {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

.sub-header-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.sub-link {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sub-link i {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.sub-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.sub-link:hover i {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hub-badge {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Header & Cyber Navigation (Light Mode)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 78px;
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 1360px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    max-height: 48px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
}

/* Theme Switching for Brand Logo */
.logo-dark {
    display: none !important;
}

.logo-light {
    display: block !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .logo-light {
    display: none !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .logo-dark {
    display: block !important;
}

.drawer-header .brand-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    max-height: 38px;
}

.footer-col .brand-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    max-height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Nav links */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-item {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover,
.nav-item.active {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.nav-item.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--primary-cyan);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-toggle i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 320px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    padding: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 150;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(6px);
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-link i {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    padding: 6px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.dropdown-link strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.dropdown-link small {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dropdown-link:hover strong {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369a1 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
}

.btn-ghost {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

/* Theme Toggle Button */
.theme-toggle-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    transform: rotate(20deg);
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 9px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -320px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
    right: 0;
}

.drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.close-drawer {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.close-drawer:hover {
    color: var(--neon-red);
}

.drawer-content {
    padding: 24px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.drawer-link {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.drawer-group {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.drawer-group-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.drawer-sublink {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding-left: 10px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
}

.drawer-sublink:hover {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.drawer-cta {
    margin-top: 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.drawer-call {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.drawer-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-backdrop.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headers & Common Components
   ========================================================================== */
section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-badge-center {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
}

.sub-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.tag-outline {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    padding: 60px 0 30px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
}

.cyber-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--primary-cyan);
}

.badge-live-tag {
    background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12);
    color: var(--neon-emerald);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.badge-live-tag i {
    font-size: 0.45rem;
    animation: livePulseAnim 1.5s infinite;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 620px;
}

/* Quick Search Card */
.hero-search-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(246, 250, 255, 0.95));
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 12px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1.2fr auto;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.search-input-wrap,
.search-select-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.search-input-wrap i,
.search-select-wrap i {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.search-input-wrap input {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.search-input-wrap input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.search-select-wrap select {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    width: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.search-select-wrap select option {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.btn-search {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    height: 100%;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hero Actions */
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-glow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-glow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.55);
}

.btn-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.btn-video {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-video i {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.btn-video:hover {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

/* Trust Micro-Badges */
.hero-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 22px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Visual & Holographic Cards */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.hologram-card-container {
    position: relative;
}

.cyber-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(1) contrast(1.02);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cyber-frame:hover .hero-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.frame-scanline {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.04) 51%);
    background-size: 100% 4px;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.frame-scanline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.95), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.95), transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9), 0 0 35px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5);
    animation: scanlineSweep 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes scanlineSweep {
    0% {
        top: 0%;
        opacity: 0;
    }
    12% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    88% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        top: 100%;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.frame-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: cornerPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cornerPulse {
    0% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px var(--primary-cyan));
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--primary-cyan));
    }
}

.frame-corner.top-left {
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    border-top: 2px solid;
    border-left: 2px solid;
}

.frame-corner.top-right {
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    border-top: 2px solid;
    border-right: 2px solid;
}

.frame-corner.bottom-left {
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid;
    border-left: 2px solid;
}

.frame-corner.bottom-right {
    bottom: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid;
    border-right: 2px solid;
}

/* Floating Hologram Chips */
.floating-chip {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 0 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    animation: floatChip 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.chip-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.chip-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.chip-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.chip-val {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.chip-1 {
    top: -20px;
    left: -25px;
    animation: floatChip1 5s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.chip-2 {
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    animation: floatChip2 6s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

.chip-3 {
    bottom: 45%;
    left: -40px;
    animation: floatChip3 5.5s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    animation-delay: -3.5s;
}

@keyframes floatChip1 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(1.2deg); }
}

@keyframes floatChip2 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(14px) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

@keyframes floatChip3 {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg); }
}

/* Live Ticker Strip */
.ticker-strip {
    margin-top: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 12px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-track {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: tickerScroll 30s linear infinite;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.ticker-track span {
    padding: 0 16px;
}

@keyframes tickerScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Hiring Network & Enterprise Recruiter Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.hiring-marquee-section {
    padding: 44px 0 36px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.4) 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.95) 50%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.4) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.marquee-sub-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.marquee-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.marquee-title strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.marquee-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeSlide 36s linear infinite;
}

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

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

.brand-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-item i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.brand-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hiring-marquee-section {
    background: rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.85);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-item {
    background: #0d1527;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #f8fafc;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS COUNTER HUD SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
    padding: 50px 0 80px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6faff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 38px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 0 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

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

.stat-icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.stat-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-cyan) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: var(--grad-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: baseline;
}

.stat-number .plus {
    background: var(--grad-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.6) 100%);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.cyber-frame-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.badge-big {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.badge-content .badge-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cyber-callout {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-purple);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cyber-callout h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-para {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-para.lead {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 28px 0 32px 0;
}

.highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.highlight-item .h-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-item h5 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.highlight-item p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.about-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-outline {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

/* Our Approach Pillars */
.approach-wrapper {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.approach-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.approach-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.approach-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.approach-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    position: relative;
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.approach-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.app-step-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.app-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.approach-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.approach-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (ALL SUBPAGES IN TABS)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.services-tab-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12));
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.tab-btn.active i {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.tab-pane {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeInTab 0.4s ease-out;
}

.tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInTab {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7faff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 34px 28px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 0 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.04);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 35px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
}

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

.service-card.featured-service {
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f8ff 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.service-glow-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.service-glow-badge.hot {
    background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    border-color: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.25);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-name {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-summary {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-bullets {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.service-bullets li i {
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.btn-card-action {
    width: 100%;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-card-action:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-card-action.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1));
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-card-action.featured:hover {
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (6-STEP ROADMAP)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.roadmap-container {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 60px 0 50px 0;
}

.roadmap-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35px;
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25));
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.roadmap-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 25%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.9), transparent);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--primary-cyan-light));
    animation: flowRoadmap 3.2s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes flowRoadmap {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(450%);
    }
}

.step-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.step-indicator {
    position: relative;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-card:hover .step-indicator {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.step-card:hover .step-indicator .step-num {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.step-num {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.step-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed var(--primary-cyan);
    animation: rotatePulse 12s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotatePulse {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.step-box {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    min-height: 230px;
}

.step-card:hover .step-box {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-box p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.roadmap-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRENDING JOB CATEGORIES (ALL 24)
   ========================================================================== */
.categories-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 60%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.category-filter-bar {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.filter-search-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.filter-search-box i {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.filter-search-box input {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.filter-chips {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.chip-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.chip-btn:hover,
.chip-btn.active {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.cat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8faff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.cat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09), 0 0 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

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

.cat-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cat-card:hover .cat-icon {
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}

.cat-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

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

.cat-arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-4px, 4px);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cat-card:hover .cat-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE GROWTHINTERNATIONALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7) 100%);
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.why-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.why-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-item:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.why-item-icon {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.why-item-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.why-item-text p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Why Interactive Card */
.why-interactive-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px;
    position: relative;
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.why-stat-banner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.why-stat-banner .icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.why-stat-banner h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.why-stat-banner p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.comparison-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.comp-col {
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.comp-col.traditional {
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
}

.comp-col.futuristic {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.comp-col h5 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.comp-col ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.comp-col li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.comp-col li i {
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.w-100 {
    width: 100% !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OVERSEAS LOCATIONS HUB
   ========================================================================== */
.overseas-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

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

.country-card {
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7faff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 0 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.04);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.country-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.country-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

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

.country-flag {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.country-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.country-cities {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.country-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.country-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.country-tags span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.country-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.country-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION (ALL 8 REVIEWS)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7) 100%);
}

.slider-controls-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    width: 30px;
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-cyan);
}

.slider-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.slider-arrow {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.testimonials-slider {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
}

.quote-symbol {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.test-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.test-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15));
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.author-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAREER GUIDES & INSIGHTS (BLOG)
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 26px;
}

.insight-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.insight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.insight-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f2fe 0%, #ede9fe 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-media .media-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.insight-card:hover .media-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.date-badge .day {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.date-badge .month {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.insight-category {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.insight-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.insight-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

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

.insight-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-card.featured .insight-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.insight-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.read-more-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    align-self: flex-start;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REGISTRATION PORTAL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.registration-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8) 0%, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.reg-container-box {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfdff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 55px 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 40px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reg-container-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
}

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

.reg-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin: 10px 0 12px 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.reg-header p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

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

.form-field.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-field label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-field label i {
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 13px 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.form-field select option {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* Upload Dropzone */
.upload-dropzone {
    border: 2px dashed rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.03);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
}

.upload-dropzone:hover,
.upload-dropzone.drag-over {
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
}

.hidden-file-input {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.dropzone-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.dropzone-content p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.file-hint {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.file-preview-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 18px;
}

.file-type-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.file-details {
    text-align: left;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-left: 14px;
}

.file-details strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.file-details span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-remove-file {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--neon-red);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-remove-file:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Captcha Field Group */
.captcha-box-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.captcha-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12));
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.btn-reload-captcha {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-reload-captcha:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.captcha-answer-input {
    width: 140px;
}

.captcha-error {
    color: var(--neon-red);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.form-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.btn-submit-reg {
    padding: 16px 45px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
}

.form-privacy-note {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.contact-info-card,
.contact-form-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px;
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.info-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.pulse-status {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--neon-emerald);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--neon-emerald);
    animation: livePulseAnim 1.8s infinite;
}

.info-card-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.status-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--neon-emerald);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-items {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.c-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.c-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.c-item strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.c-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.c-item small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.quick-connect-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
    flex: 1;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #22bf5b;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-call {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-cyan);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-call:hover {
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quick-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.quick-form-group label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.quick-form-group input,
.quick-form-group select,
.quick-form-group textarea {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 11px 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-form-group input:focus,
.quick-form-group select:focus,
.quick-form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.quick-form-group select option {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FUTURISTIC FOOTER (Executive Deep Tech Grounding)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-main {
    background: #090e1a;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 80px 0 0 0;
    position: relative;
    color: #f8fafc;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1.1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.brand-col .brand-title {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.brand-col .footer-tagline {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 18px 0 24px 0;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
}

.footer-links-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-list li a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover {
    color: #38bdf8;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-block p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-block p i {
    color: #38bdf8;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
    background: #050811;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 24px 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #38bdf8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS (CONSULTATION & POLICY)
   ========================================================================== */
.cyber-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cyber-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-dialog.large {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.cyber-modal.active .modal-dialog {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-content-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--neon-red);
}

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

.modal-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.modal-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-header p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.modal-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-form-group label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-form-group input {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 11px 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.modal-form-group input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.modal-captcha-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 20px 0 24px 0;
}

.modal-captcha-chip {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-reload-mini {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-reload-mini:hover {
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
}

.modal-captcha-row input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.policy-modal-body {
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-right: 12px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.policy-modal-body h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 18px 0 8px 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.policy-modal-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.cyber-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: #ffffff;
    /* backdrop-filter optimized for smooth scroll */
    border: 1px solid var(--neon-emerald);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 25px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15);
    z-index: 3000;
    transform: translateY(100px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cyber-toast.show {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.toast-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--neon-emerald);
}

.toast-body strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.toast-body p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Floating Actions */
.floating-controls {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 900;
}

.float-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.whatsapp-btn {
    background: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.call-btn {
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.call-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
}

.top-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
}

.top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.top-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-cyan);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-lead {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-actions,
    .hero-trust {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .about-grid,
    .why-grid,
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .approach-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .roadmap-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .roadmap-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .overseas-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .insights-grid .insight-card.featured {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
    .nav-links {
        gap: 5px;
    }

    .nav-item {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 6px 6px;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .nav-actions .btn-ghost {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .nav-actions .btn-primary {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {

    .nav-links,
    .nav-actions .btn-ghost {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-search-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .sub-header-content {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .sub-header-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

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

    .form-field.full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .reg-container-box {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .roadmap-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .about-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
    section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

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

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

    .roadmap-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

    .insights-grid .insight-card.featured {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

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

    .quick-connect-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .comparison-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .floating-chip {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* Performance Optimization: Hardware Acceleration & Paint Containment */
section {
    contain: layout style;
}

.stat-card,
.service-card,
.cat-card,
.testimonial-card,
.country-card,
.approach-card {
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FUTURISTIC ANIMATION & INTERACTION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. BUTTON SHIMMER & INTERACTION GLOW */
.btn-primary,
.btn-glow,
.btn-search,
.btn-submit-reg {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::after,
.btn-glow::after,
.btn-search::after,
.btn-submit-reg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -70%;
    width: 45%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    transform: rotate(28deg);
    animation: buttonLightShimmer 5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes buttonLightShimmer {
    0%, 65% {
        transform: translateX(0) rotate(28deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    70% {
        opacity: 0.85;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(450%) rotate(28deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.btn-primary:hover i,
.btn-glow:hover i,
.country-btn:hover i,
.read-more-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

/* 2. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

.reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-36px);
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-left.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(36px);
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-right.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.92);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-scale.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger delays for grid lists */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* 3. INTERACTIVE MOUSE-FOLLOW CARD SPOTLIGHT SHEEN */
.stat-card,
.service-card,
.cat-card,
.country-card,
.approach-card,
.step-box,
.insight-card,
.testimonial-card,
.why-interactive-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before,
.service-card::before,
.cat-card::before,
.country-card::before,
.approach-card::before,
.step-box::before,
.insight-card::before,
.testimonial-card::before,
.why-interactive-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        420px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
        rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08),
        transparent 65%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .stat-card::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .service-card::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .cat-card::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .country-card::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .approach-card::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .step-box::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .insight-card::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .testimonial-card::before,
[data-theme="dark"] .why-interactive-card::before {
    background: radial-gradient(
        420px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
        rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.14),
        transparent 65%
    );
}

.stat-card:hover::before,
.service-card:hover::before,
.cat-card:hover::before,
.country-card:hover::before,
.approach-card:hover::before,
.step-box:hover::before,
.insight-card:hover::before,
.testimonial-card:hover::before,
.why-interactive-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* 4. CARD HOVER MICRO-ANIMATIONS */
.stat-card:hover .stat-icon-wrap,
.service-card:hover .service-icon,
.approach-card:hover .app-icon,
.step-card:hover .step-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.cat-card:hover .cat-icon {
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cat-card:hover .cat-arrow {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px) scale(1.15);
    color: var(--primary-cyan);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.country-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

.country-card:hover .country-flag {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(4deg);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* 5. FORM INPUT FOCUS GLOWING PULSE */
.search-input-wrap:focus-within,
.search-select-wrap:focus-within,
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.quick-form-group input:focus,
.quick-form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-cyan) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.18), 0 4px 16px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* 6. FLOATING BACK TO TOP CONTROL */
#backToTopBtn {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#backToTopBtn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

#backToTopBtn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
}

/* 7. HERO BADGE PULSE */
.cyber-badge {
    animation: badgeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes badgeFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}