/* ==========================================================================
   MINDMATRIX SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED - CORE STYLES & DESIGN SYSTEM
   "Intelligence. Innovation. Impact."
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --color-deep-navy: #071A35;
  --color-dark-navy: #061226;
  --color-electric-blue: #087BFF;
  --color-bright-cyan: #00D4FF;
  --color-golden-yellow: #FFC629;
  --color-golden-amber: #FF9900;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-light-bg: #F2F7FF;
  --color-light-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-dark: #10284A;
  --color-muted-text: #65758B;
  --color-muted-light: #94A6C1;

  /* Glass & Borders */
  --glass-dark-bg: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.65);
  --glass-dark-border: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25);
  --glass-light-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --glass-light-border: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.14);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', 'Sora', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-handwritten: 'Caveat', cursive;

  /* Shadows & Glows */
  --glow-blue: 0 0 28px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.35), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
  --glow-gold: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.45), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.2);
  --shadow-card-light: 0 20px 50px rgba(16, 40, 74, 0.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.05);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 28px 65px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.16), 0 8px 25px rgba(16, 40, 74, 0.1);
  --shadow-dark-elevated: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);

  /* Transitions & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1380px;
  --nav-height: 84px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: auto; /* Handled by Lenis */
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

html.lenis, html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
  overflow: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-dark-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  selection-background-color: var(--color-electric-blue);
}

::selection {
  background: var(--color-electric-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

img, svg, video, canvas {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

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

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Accessibility focus ring */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-bright-cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

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

.section-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-dark-navy) 0%, var(--color-deep-navy) 50%, var(--color-dark-navy) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-light {
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 7.5rem 0;
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-header.align-left {
  margin-left: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark .eyebrow-badge {
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.2);
}

.section-light .eyebrow-badge {
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-electric-blue);
}

.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-golden-yellow);
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3.8vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.section-light .section-title {
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.section-dark .section-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.25vw, 1.16rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 66ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header.align-left .section-subtitle {
  margin: 0;
}

.section-light .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-muted-text);
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

/* Text Gradients */
.text-gradient-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #FFE17D 0%, var(--color-golden-yellow) 45%, #FF9E00 85%, #FFE17D 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: shineGradient 5s linear infinite;
}

.text-gradient-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-bright-cyan) 0%, var(--color-electric-blue) 60%, #63B3FF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LOADING EXPERIENCE (PRELOADER)
   ========================================================================== */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #0B254B 0%, var(--color-dark-navy) 70%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.8s;
}

#preloader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-neural-svg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -54%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.preloader-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.preloader-logo-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 118px;
  height: 118px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  perspective: 800px;
}

.preloader-logo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.38) 0%, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25) 45%, transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(12px);
  animation: pulseGlow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.preloader-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.45);
  animation: spinSlow 14s linear infinite;
}

.preloader-ring-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.35);
  border-top-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  animation: spinReverse 4s linear infinite;
}

.preloader-logo {
  width: 82px;
  height: 82px;
  object-fit: contain;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.45));
  animation: logoFloat3D 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.preloader-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.preloader-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.35);
}

.preloader-progress-wrap {
  width: 280px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.preloader-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.preloader-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-electric-blue), var(--color-bright-cyan), var(--color-golden-yellow));
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--color-bright-cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: width 0.15s ease-out;
}

.preloader-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.preloader-percent {
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. CUSTOM CURSOR
   ========================================================================== */
.custom-cursor-dot,
.custom-cursor-outline {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99990;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, width 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo), height 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.custom-cursor-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-bright-cyan), 0 0 24px var(--color-electric-blue);
}

.custom-cursor-outline {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.2);
}

body.cursor-hover-cta .custom-cursor-dot {
  background-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-golden-yellow);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}

body.cursor-hover-cta .custom-cursor-outline {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.35);
}

body.cursor-hover-card .custom-cursor-outline {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
}

@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
  .custom-cursor-dot,
  .custom-cursor-outline {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. NAVIGATION BAR & MEGA MENU
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  transition: padding 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), background-color 0.35s ease, backdrop-filter 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  background: rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.24);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1002;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.4s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.25));
}

.brand-logo-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.55));
}

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

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.brand-title span {
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  background: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link i, .nav-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-bright-cyan), var(--color-golden-yellow));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

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

.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 55%;
}

/* Mega Menu Dropdown */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
  width: 680px;
  background: rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.28s;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.mega-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 16px;
}

.nav-item.has-mega:hover .mega-menu,
.nav-item.has-mega:focus-within .mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mega-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.mega-card:hover {
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mega-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mega-card:hover .mega-icon {
  background: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  border-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  color: var(--color-dark-navy);
}

.mega-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.mega-info p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.mega-footer {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.mega-footer a {
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1002;
}

.nav-icon-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-icon-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--color-white);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO SECTION – CINEMATIC AI EXPERIENCE
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2.5rem) 0 4.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 45%, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.22) 0%, rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.92) 48%, var(--color-dark-navy) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated Digital Grid & Light Beams */
.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 45%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 45%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-light-beam {
  position: absolute;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-beam-1 {
  top: -120px;
  right: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.28), transparent 70%);
}

.hero-beam-2 {
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.16), transparent 70%);
}

.hero-mountain-silhouette {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.78;
}

.hero-mountain-silhouette svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 4.6vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.09;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(242, 247, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  padding-top: 1.65rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.hero-trust-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.45);
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-trust-icon svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

/* Right Visual: 3D AI Neural Core + Floating Orbit Cards */
.hero-visual-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 580px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

#hero-three-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  cursor: grab;
}

#hero-three-canvas:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.hero-core-symbol {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.6));
}

.hero-core-symbol img {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Floating Cards Around 3D Object */
.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.05rem;
  background: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.74);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.38);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 22px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.22);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.hero-floating-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 28px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.35);
}

.hfc-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.3), rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hfc-icon.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.28), rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.15));
  border-color: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
}

.hfc-icon svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.hfc-1 { top: 6%; left: 2%; }
.hfc-2 { top: 12%; right: 0%; }
.hfc-3 { top: 48%; left: -4%; }
.hfc-4 { bottom: 20%; right: -2%; }
.hfc-5 { bottom: 8%; left: 8%; }

.hero-handwritten-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 4;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-handwritten);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.4);
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. BUSINESS GROWTH STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.growth-strip-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-top: -2.2rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-dark-navy) 0%, var(--color-light-bg) 100%);
}

.growth-strip-card {
  background: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.growth-strip-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-bright-cyan), var(--color-golden-yellow), var(--color-bright-cyan), transparent);
}

.growth-strip-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.growth-strip-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
}

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

.growth-strip-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.2), rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.65), rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.7), rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.65), rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.2));
  z-index: 1;
}

.growth-strip-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.growth-strip-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0B254B, #06152D);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.growth-strip-item:hover .growth-strip-icon {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.06);
  border-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.4);
}

.growth-strip-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.growth-strip-step {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. OUR SOLUTIONS SECTION (LIGHT BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.solutions-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 12% 85%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
              var(--color-light-bg);
}

.solutions-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.solution-card {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.35s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.solution-card.span-3 {
  grid-column: span 3;
}

/* Mouse spotlight overlay inside solution card */
.solution-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.08), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated top gradient accent line */
.solution-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-electric-blue), var(--color-bright-cyan), var(--color-golden-yellow));
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, height 0.35s ease;
}

.solution-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.38);
}

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

.solution-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  height: 5px;
}

.solution-visual-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 155px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071A35 0%, #0C2B59 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.28);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 35px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25);
}

.solution-card-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  background: rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.7);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
}

.solution-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
}

.solution-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.solution-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.solution-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

.solution-tag {
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  background: #EBF3FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.78rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.solution-card:hover .solution-tag:hover {
  background: var(--color-electric-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-electric-blue);
}

.solution-card-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 40, 74, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.solution-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-electric-blue);
}

.solution-link svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.solution-card:hover .solution-link svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. THE MINDMATRIX GROWTH FRAMEWORK
   ========================================================================== */
.framework-section {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.2) 0%, var(--color-deep-navy) 55%, var(--color-dark-navy) 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.framework-track-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 3.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.framework-connecting-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 72px;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.framework-line-progress {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-electric-blue), var(--color-bright-cyan), var(--color-golden-yellow));
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.framework-traveling-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-golden-yellow) 0%, var(--color-bright-cyan) 60%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--color-golden-yellow);
  animation: travelPulse 6s linear infinite;
}

.framework-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.framework-step-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, background-color 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.framework-step-card:hover,
.framework-step-card.active {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: rgba(11, 38, 78, 0.85);
  border-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 28px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.25);
}

.framework-hex-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.framework-hex-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35));
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.35s ease;
}

.framework-step-card:hover .framework-hex-svg,
.framework-step-card.active .framework-hex-svg {
  transform: rotate(30deg) scale(1.07);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.65));
}

.framework-hex-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.framework-step-card:hover .framework-hex-icon,
.framework-step-card.active .framework-hex-icon {
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
}

.framework-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.35);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.framework-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.framework-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.framework-cta-row {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FEATURED PROJECTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.filter-pill-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 40, 74, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.28s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.filter-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-electric-blue);
  color: var(--color-electric-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.filter-pill-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-electric-blue), #0059C9);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-electric-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.3);
}

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

.project-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.35);
}

.project-cover-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-deep-navy);
}

.project-cover-visual {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.project-card:hover .project-cover-visual {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.project-demo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.45);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.project-tech-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.project-tech-chip {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-electric-blue);
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.project-footer {
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 40, 74, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.project-view-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-view-btn {
  color: var(--color-electric-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
   ========================================================================== */
.industries-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-light-bg) 0%, #E7F0FE 100%);
}

.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.industry-card:hover,
.industry-card.active {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-electric-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.16);
}

.industry-bg-art {
  position: absolute;
  right: -18px;
  bottom: -18px;
  width: 135px;
  height: 135px;
  opacity: 0.07;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-bg-art {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
  opacity: 0.14;
}

.industry-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071A35, #0D2F63);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.18);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon-box,
.industry-card.active .industry-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-electric-blue), var(--color-bright-cyan));
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.industry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.industry-desc {
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.industry-Action-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-electric-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. WHY CHOOSE MINDMATRIX? (DARK ORBITAL HUB)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 55%, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.22) 0%, var(--color-deep-navy) 52%, var(--color-dark-navy) 100%);
}

.why-orbital-layout {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.why-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.why-benefit-card {
  background: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.26);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.65rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.why-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.22);
}

.why-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.why-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-benefit-card:hover .why-card-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Central 3D Glowing Hub */
.why-center-hub {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-ring-1 {
  inset: 0;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
  animation: spinSlow 24s linear infinite;
}

.why-ring-2 {
  inset: 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.35);
  border-top-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  animation: spinReverse 14s linear infinite;
}

.why-ring-3 {
  inset: 64px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.3);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.16) 0%, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.18) 55%, transparent 75%);
}

.why-hub-core {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0D2D5E, #061329);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.4), inset 0 0 25px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: logoFloat3D 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-hub-core img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.5));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM (INFINITE MARQUEE)
   ========================================================================== */
.tech-ecosystem-section {
  background: var(--color-dark-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.18);
}

.tech-category-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.tech-cat-badge {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
}

.marquee-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  animation: marqueeScroll 38s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track.reverse {
  animation-direction: reverse;
  animation-duration: 42s;
}

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

.tech-node-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.78);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.tech-node-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 22px rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.3);
}

.tech-node-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.16);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.tech-node-pill:hover .tech-node-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
}

.tech-node-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tech-node-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.tech-node-cat {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. ABOUT MINDMATRIX (LIGHT SECTION + NORTHEAST INDIA NETWORK)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-story p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.25rem;
}

.mv-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mv-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-electric-blue), var(--color-golden-yellow));
}

.mv-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.mv-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-electric-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mv-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.mv-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-visual-card {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--color-deep-navy) 0%, var(--color-dark-navy) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.28);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-brand-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-brand-badge img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.about-brand-badge span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
}

.ne-map-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  background: rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ne-map-caption {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. INSIGHTS & BLOG SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.insights-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.swiper-nav-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 40, 74, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.swiper-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-electric-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-electric-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.blog-cover {
  position: relative;
  height: 205px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-deep-navy);
}

.blog-cover-art {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-cover-art {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.blog-cat-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.blog-sample-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.92);
  color: var(--color-dark-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.24rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.blog-body {
  padding: 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.blog-desc {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-footer {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 40, 74, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-author {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.blog-read-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-electric-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FINAL CALL TO ACTION
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7.5rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.28) 0%, var(--color-deep-navy) 55%, var(--color-dark-navy) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4.25rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 50px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.2);
}

.cta-3d-badge {
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 198, 41, 0.25), rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.25));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-golden-yellow);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  animation: logoFloat3D 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.cta-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(242, 247, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin: 0 auto 2.4rem;
}

.cta-button-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #040D1C;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.22);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 1fr 0.85fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.65rem;
  max-width: 38ch;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-electric-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(8, 123, 255, 0.35);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-golden-yellow);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.78rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-golden-yellow);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-bright-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-ne-mini-map {
  background: rgba(7, 26, 53, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

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

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