/* ===================================================================
   RUDVANCE SERVICES - Corporate Website Stylesheet
   Brand Colors:
     Primary Navy: #123B68
     Accent Blue:  #2878C8
     Background:   #F2F4F7
     Base White:   #FFFFFF
   =================================================================== */

:root {
  --primary-navy: #123B68;
  --primary-dark: #0B2544;
  --primary-light: #1A4D85;
  --accent-blue: #2878C8;
  --accent-hover: #1F63A6;
  --accent-soft: rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.12);
  --bg-subtle: #F2F4F7;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --base-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  --text-main: #1E293B;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --border-color: #E2E8F0;
  --border-focus: #2878C8;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.15);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --container-max: 1240px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 78px;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 78px;
}

/* Precise scroll anchor alignment under sticky header */
section[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 85px;
}

/* Accessible focus outline */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Accessible Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--base-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-blue);
  transition: top 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1.25rem;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.text-accent {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  background-color: var(--accent-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--base-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: var(--base-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.28);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-primary {
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background-color: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--base-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--base-white);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--base-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ===================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   =================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1100;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: box-shadow;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.08);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 78px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy), var(--accent-blue));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--base-white);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Hero Section & Digital Network Background Artwork
   =================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 620px;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFD;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) 0%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 40%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68) 65%, 
      rgba(240, 246, 255, 0.35) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 0%, 
      transparent 18%, 
      transparent 76%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 100%
    ),
    url('hero-office-team.jpg');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right top;
  background-size: cover;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.hero-bg-art {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  contain: strict;
}

.hero-ambient-glow.glow-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  top: -80px;
  right: 6%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.20) 0%, rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.08) 55%, transparent 75%);
}

.hero-ambient-glow.glow-2 {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  bottom: -60px;
  right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.14) 0%, rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.06) 60%, transparent 75%);
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 45%, black 40%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 45%, black 40%, transparent 80%);
}

.hero-network-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pulse-node {
  animation: pulse-node-anim 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.pulse-node-slow {
  animation: pulse-node-anim 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes pulse-node-anim {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background-color: rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.2);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--accent-blue) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-quick-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.quick-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.quick-point svg {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero Visual Graphic / Card */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-card-stack {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.10);
}

.hero-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.card-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10B981;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.card-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.hero-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.feature-item-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-item-mini:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.feature-item-mini .icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-item-mini h5 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.feature-item-mini p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Floating Badges */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.floating-badge-1 {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
}

.floating-badge-2 {
  top: -15px;
  right: -15px;
}

.badge-metric {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ===================================================================
   Two Ways to Work With Us (Pathway Cards)
   =================================================================== */
/* Performance Optimization: Skip layout/paint for off-screen sections until scrolled */
.pathways-section,
.about-section,
.services-section,
.training-section,
.lifecycle-section,
.why-section,
.careers-section,
.faq-section,
.contact-section {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 700px;
}

.pathways-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.pathways-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.pathway-card {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pathway-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-navy), var(--accent-blue));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.3);
}

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

.pathway-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pathway-business .pathway-badge {
  background-color: rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.pathway-students .pathway-badge {
  background-color: rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.pathway-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pathway-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pathway-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.pathway-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pathway-features li svg {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Welcome Philosophy Banner */
.philosophy-banner {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 100%);
  color: var(--base-white);
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.philosophy-text h4 {
  color: var(--base-white);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.philosophy-text p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================================
   About Us Section
   =================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--base-white);
}

.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.about-intro-text h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-intro-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.vm-cards-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-blue);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.vm-card:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.vm-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.vm-card-header svg {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.vm-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.vm-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Core Values Grid */
.values-wrapper {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.values-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.value-card h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Approach Stepper */
.approach-section {
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.approach-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.approach-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--base-white);
  padding: 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--base-white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.step-card h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Services Section
   =================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.08), rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.14));
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--base-white);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.service-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.service-feature-list li svg {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.service-action-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* Engagement Process Banner */
/* ===================================================================
   Engagement Process Workflow Infographic Component
   =================================================================== */
.engagement-process-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFD 50%, #F1F5F9 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 2.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.process-desc {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.workflow-infographic-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

/* Horizontal Glowing Conduit Track */
.workflow-conduit-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 72px;
  left: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #123B68 0%, #2878C8 50%, #00D2FF 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.45);
}

.workflow-pipeline-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.workflow-card {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 195px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.workflow-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.workflow-card-inner {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.22);
  background: var(--base-white);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.workflow-card:hover .workflow-card-inner {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.22);
}

.workflow-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F1F5F9 100%);
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.workflow-card:hover .workflow-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.1) 100%);
}

.workflow-label-tab {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, #1A4D85 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.workflow-card.active-stage .workflow-label-tab {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, #0099FF 100%);
}

.workflow-step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.workflow-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0 0.25rem;
}

/* Connecting Chevron Arrows */
.workflow-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  margin-top: 60px;
  animation: pulse-arrow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse-arrow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 0.65; }
  50% { transform: translateX(5px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   Training & Internships Section
   =================================================================== */
.training-section {
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--base-white);
}

.training-highlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.04), rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.eligibility-box {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.eligibility-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.applicant-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.applicant-pill {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Domains Grid */
.domains-section-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.domains-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.domain-card {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.domain-card:hover {
  background: var(--base-white);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.domain-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.domain-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Learning Journey & Outcomes Split */
.learning-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.journey-timeline-box,
.outcomes-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
}

.journey-timeline-box h4,
.outcomes-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.journey-step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-step-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: 14px;
  bottom: -15px;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
}

.journey-step-dot {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-step-content h5 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.learning-outcomes-list,
.learner-receives-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.learning-outcomes-list li,
.learner-receives-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.learning-outcomes-list li svg,
.learner-receives-list li svg {
  color: #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Projects Showcase Section
   =================================================================== */
.projects-section {
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.project-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.project-category-card {
  background: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.project-category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.project-category-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.category-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.project-category-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.example-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.example-tag {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Lifecycle & Deliverables Dual Card */
.lifecycle-deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.ld-card {
  background: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ld-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.lifecycle-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.lifecycle-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.lifecycle-badge {
  background-color: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ===================================================================
   Why Rudvance Section
   =================================================================== */
.why-section {
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 95%, rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.08) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.why-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card:hover {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy), var(--accent-blue));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Careers Section
   =================================================================== */
.careers-section {
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.careers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.careers-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.careers-areas-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.career-area-badge {
  background: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.career-area-badge svg {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.careers-form-card {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.careers-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.careers-form-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   FAQ Section
   =================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--base-white);
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #fff;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal), padding var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 250px;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.4rem 1.75rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Closing CTA Banner
   =================================================================== */
.closing-cta-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 30%, rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.32) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 70%, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 48%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-navy) 70%, #0B2544 100%);
  color: var(--base-white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.closing-cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 38px 38px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, black 50%, transparent 90%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, black 50%, transparent 90%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.closing-cta-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.closing-cta-title {
  color: var(--base-white);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.closing-cta-desc {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.closing-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Contact Us Section
   =================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.contact-card-info {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-card-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-methods {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
}

.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-method-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-method-detail {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-method-detail h5 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-method-detail p,
.contact-method-detail a {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin: 0;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: break-word;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.contact-method-detail a[href^="mailto:"],
.contact-method-detail a[href*="rudvance"] {
  word-break: break-all;
}

.contact-method-detail a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* Inquiries Tabs & Form */
.inquiry-form-card {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.inquiry-tabs {
  display: flex;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.inquiry-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.inquiry-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group.col-span-2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: #FAFAFA;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-footer-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Footer & Legal Modals
   ================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* Footer Social Media Channels */
.footer-social-block {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.social-icon-btn.linkedin:hover {
  background-color: #0A66C2;
  border-color: #0A66C2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.45);
}

.social-icon-btn.twitter:hover {
  background-color: #000000;
  border-color: #475569;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.social-icon-btn.facebook:hover {
  background-color: #1877F2;
  border-color: #1877F2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.45);
}

.social-icon-btn.instagram:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.45);
}

.social-icon-btn.whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #25D366;
  border-color: #25D366;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--base-white);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a,
.footer-links button {
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links button:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.footer-legal-links button:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Modals for Privacy Policy & Terms of Use */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: rgba(11, 37, 68, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.modal-container {
  background-color: var(--base-white);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.modal-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem 0;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.modal-body h4:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.modal-body p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.modal-body ul {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-body li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.modal-footer {
  padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

/* Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--base-white);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
              visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
              transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
              background-color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1400;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

.back-to-top:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  display: block;
  margin: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.back-to-top:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.3s;
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ===================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .hero-visual {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

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

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

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

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

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

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

  /* Workflow Pipeline Tablet Layout */
  .workflow-pipeline-grid {
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  .workflow-card {
    max-width: 175px;
  }
  .workflow-icon-wrap {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .workflow-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
  .workflow-label-tab {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.4rem;
  }
  .workflow-connector {
    margin-top: 50px;
  }
  .workflow-conduit-track {
    top: 60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html {
    scroll-padding-top: 70px;
  }

  body {
    padding-top: 70px;
  }

  .site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1100;
  }

  .navbar {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: var(--base-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }

  .about-section,
  .services-section,
  .training-section,
  .why-section,
  .careers-section,
  .projects-section,
  .faq-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

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

  .about-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

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

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

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

  .training-highlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .learning-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .lifecycle-deliverables-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

  .careers-areas-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-info-col {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .contact-card-info {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .inquiry-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

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

  .form-group.col-span-2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

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

  .philosophy-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  /* Workflow Pipeline Tablet / Medium Screens */
  .workflow-conduit-track {
    display: none;
  }

  .workflow-connector {
    display: none;
  }

  .workflow-pipeline-grid {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .workflow-card {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 1.25rem);
    min-width: 160px;
    max-width: 210px;
  }

  .engagement-process-box {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2.75rem;
  }

  .process-desc {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   Floating Quick Action Dock (Call + WhatsApp Icons Only)
   =================================================================== */
.floating-contact-dock {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  z-index: 1500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.float-action-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.25s;
  will-change: transform;
}

.float-action-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
}

.call-float-btn::before,
.whatsapp-float-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Call Button Styling */
.call-float-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy), var(--accent-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.35);
}

.call-float-btn::before {
  background: rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.5);
  animation: pulse-ring 2.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.call-float-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 59, 104, 0.45);
}

/* WhatsApp Button Styling */
.whatsapp-float-btn {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn::before {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  animation: pulse-ring 2.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.75; }
  65% { transform: scale(1.36); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.36); opacity: 0; }
}

.contact-whatsapp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #1EBE5D;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-contact-dock {
    bottom: calc(1.25rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    left: calc(1.25rem + env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px));
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .float-action-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }

  /* Back to Top Mobile Responsive Alignment */
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: calc(1.25rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    right: calc(1.25rem + env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  /* Prevent hero floating badges from overflowing mobile screen */
  .floating-badge-1 {
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
  }
  .floating-badge-2 {
    top: -10px;
    right: 0;
  }

  /* Responsive Hero Background Scaling */
  .hero-ambient-glow.glow-1 {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    right: -40px;
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
  .hero-ambient-glow.glow-2 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    right: -70px;
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
  .hero-network-svg {
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  /* Hero Section Background Scaling for Tablet */
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 70% top;
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(180deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 45%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 75%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%
      ),
      url('hero-office-team.jpg');
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  html {
    scroll-padding-top: 64px;
  }

  body {
    padding-top: 64px;
  }

  .navbar {
    height: 64px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    top: 64px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 64px);
  }

  .about-section,
  .services-section,
  .training-section,
  .why-section,
  .careers-section,
  .projects-section,
  .faq-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  }

  .logo-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn-sm {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .floating-contact-dock {
    bottom: calc(1rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    left: calc(1rem + env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px));
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .float-action-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .float-action-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .whatsapp-float-btn svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    bottom: calc(1rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    right: calc(1rem + env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .back-to-top svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
  }

  .hero-card-stack {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-ambient-glow.glow-1 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  .hero-ambient-glow.glow-2 {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  .hero-network-svg {
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  /* Hero Section Background Scaling for Mobile Phone */
  .hero-section {
    background-position: 68% top;
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(180deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) 40%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 75%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) 100%
      ),
      url('hero-office-team.jpg');
  }

  /* Contact Section Compact Mobile Layout */
  .contact-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .contact-card-info {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .contact-card-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .inquiry-form-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .contact-methods {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .contact-method-item {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .contact-method-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .contact-method-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .contact-method-detail p,
  .contact-method-detail a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .contact-whatsapp-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  /* Workflow Pipeline Phone Stack */
  .engagement-process-box {
    padding: 1.85rem 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .process-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .process-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .workflow-pipeline-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .workflow-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .workflow-card-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .workflow-icon-wrap {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.15);
  }

  .workflow-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }

  .workflow-label-tab {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .workflow-step-desc {
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* ===================================================================
   15. Blog Page Styles (blog.html)
   =================================================================== */
.blog-hero {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.28) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1E34 0%, var(--primary-navy) 60%, #0F2B48 100%);
  color: var(--base-white);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-breadcrumb a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.blog-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Blog Search & Filter Bar */
.blog-controls-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-search-box {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.blog-search-box svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #64748B;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.blog-search-input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.3);
}

.blog-category-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-cat-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-cat-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.blog-cat-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 120, 200, 0.4);
}

/* Featured Blog Post Card */
.blog-featured-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.blog-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  background: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.blog-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-featured-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2B48 0%, #1A4D80 60%, #2878C8 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-featured-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.blog-featured-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: fit-content;
}

.blog-featured-visual-icon {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.blog-featured-meta-pill {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-featured-content {
  padding: 3rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-post-tag {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.blog-featured-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-featured-content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Blog Grid */
.blog-main-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.blog-section-heading {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-section-heading h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.blog-count-badge {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.blog-card-banner {
  height: 170px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.blog-card-banner.bg-code {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2B48 0%, #1E40AF 100%);
}

.blog-card-banner.bg-design {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1B4B 0%, #4338CA 100%);
}

.blog-card-banner.bg-training {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064E3B 0%, #059669 100%);
}

.blog-card-banner.bg-seo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C2D12 0%, #D97706 100%);
}

.blog-card-banner.bg-cloud {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111827 0%, #374151 100%);
}

.blog-card-banner.bg-qa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A 0%, #0284C7 100%);
}

.blog-card-banner svg.banner-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.blog-card-category {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

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

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-author-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy), var(--accent-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.blog-read-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-read-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.blog-card,
.blog-featured-card {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-card-title a {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Full Article Reader Modal */
.blog-reader-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(10, 24, 40, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-reader-modal.active {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.blog-reader-container {
  background: var(--base-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 840px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(15px);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-reader-modal.active .blog-reader-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  animation: modalScaleUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes modalScaleUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.93) translateY(20px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

.blog-reader-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.blog-reader-body {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.blog-reader-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.85rem 0;
}

.blog-reader-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.blog-reader-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-reader-body ul, .blog-reader-body ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-reader-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-callout-box {
  background: #F0F9FF;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-blue);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #0369A1;
}

.blog-reader-body table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--base-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-reader-body th {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.blog-reader-body td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--text-main);
  vertical-align: top;
}

.blog-reader-body tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.blog-reader-body tr:hover td {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.blog-reader-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Blog */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
  .blog-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-reader-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .blog-featured-visual {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .blog-featured-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}