/* ==========================================================================
     AIRSPIDER MASTER DESIGN SYSTEM (DARK HERO + LIGHT CONTENT ARCHITECTURE)
     ========================================================================== */
  :root {
    --navy: #1b2a5b;
    --navy-deep: #0e1837;
    --ink: #080d1e;
    --orange: #ea580c;
    --orange-vibrant: #f97316;
    --amber: #ffb020;
    --emerald: #00b87a;
    --blue: #2563eb;

    --paper: #ffffff;
    --paper-2: #f8fafc;
    --paper-3: #eaeff9;
    --line: rgba(27,42,91,.12);
    --line-soft: rgba(27,42,91,.07);

    --tx: #0f1834;
    --tx-2: #4a5578;
    --tx-3: #7b86a6;
    --tx-inv: #ffffff;
    --tx-inv-2: rgba(255,255,255,.68);

    --grad-brand: linear-gradient(115deg, #ea580c 0%, #f97316 46%, #ffb020 100%);
    --grad-brand-lit: linear-gradient(115deg, #f97316 0%, #fb923c 46%, #ffc03c 100%);
    --grad-brand-dim: linear-gradient(115deg, #c2410c 0%, #ea580c 46%, #e09b16 100%);
    --grad-cool: linear-gradient(140deg, #1b2a5b 0%, #2f4c9e 55%, #4f7be0 100%);
    --grad-night: linear-gradient(160deg, #080d1e 0%, #111c40 48%, #0b1230 100%);

    --sh-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,18,45,.06), 0 4px 14px rgba(11,18,45,.06);
    --sh-2: 0 2px 6px rgba(11,18,45,.07), 0 18px 44px rgba(11,18,45,.10);
    --sh-3: 0 30px 80px rgba(11,18,45,.18);

    --r-sm: 10px; --r-md: 16px; --r-lg: 24px; --r-xl: 34px; --r-pill: 999px;
    --shell: 1240px;
    --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
    --band: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px);

    --e-out: cubic-bezier(.22, .68, .28, 1);
    --e-spring: cubic-bezier(.22, 1.12, .34, 1);
    --e-in-out: cubic-bezier(.65, .02, .28, 1);
    --t-fast: .22s; --t-mid: .42s; --t-slow: .78s;

    --header-h: 78px;
  }

  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--tx);
    font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  button, input, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
  h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.03em; font-weight: 800; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.8vw, 4.4rem); color: #fff; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); color: var(--tx); }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
  p { margin: 0 0 1.05em; color: var(--tx-2); }
  p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  ::selection { background: var(--orange); color: #fff; }

  .shell { width: 100%; max-width: var(--shell); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
  .band { padding-block: var(--band); }
  .sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0; }

  /* Motion System */
  [data-anim] {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--t-slow) var(--e-out) var(--d, 0ms),
                transform var(--t-slow) var(--e-out) var(--d, 0ms),
                filter var(--t-slow) var(--e-out) var(--d, 0ms);
  }
  [data-anim="up"]    { transform: translate3d(0, 42px, 0); }
  [data-anim="down"]  { transform: translate3d(0, -32px, 0); }
  [data-anim="left"]  { transform: translate3d(48px, 0, 0); }
  [data-anim="right"] { transform: translate3d(-48px, 0, 0); }
  [data-anim="pop"]   { transform: translate3d(0, 26px, 0) scale(.94); }
  [data-anim].is-in   { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }

  .reveal-words .w { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top; }
  .reveal-words .w > span {
    display: inline-block; transform: translate3d(0, 110%, 0);
    transition: transform .82s var(--e-spring) var(--d, 0ms);
  }
  .reveal-words.is-in .w > span { transform: none; }
  .stat-num { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.04em; }

  /* Buttons */
  .btn {
    --btn-bg: var(--grad-brand);
    position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6em;
    padding: .95em 1.85em; border: 0; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    background-image: var(--btn-bg); color: #fff; cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: .01em;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,18,45,.18), 0 4px 10px rgba(11,18,45,.14);
    transition: background-image .2s var(--e-out), box-shadow .2s var(--e-out);
  }
  .btn:hover {
    --btn-bg: var(--grad-brand-lit);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(11,18,45,.2), 0 7px 16px rgba(11,18,45,.18);
  }
  .btn:active { --btn-bg: var(--grad-brand-dim); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,18,45,.24); }
  .btn .ar { transition: transform var(--t-mid) var(--e-spring); }
  .btn:hover .ar { transform: translateX(5px); }

  .btn--onDark {
    background-image: none; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    color: #fff; box-shadow: none; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);
    transition: background-color .2s var(--e-out), border-color .2s var(--e-out);
  }
  .btn--onDark:hover { background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.42); }

  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6em;
    padding: .5em 1.05em; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, .08); color: var(--orange);
    font-size: .775rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .eyebrow--dark { background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
  .eyebrow .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; animation: pulseDot 2.1s var(--e-in-out) infinite; }
  @keyframes pulseDot { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: .35; transform: scale(.65); } }

  .sec-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: clamp(38px, 5vw, 64px); }
  .sec-head h2 { margin: .55em 0 .42em; }
  .sec-head p { color: var(--tx-2); font-size: 1.09rem; max-width: 60ch; }
  .sec-head--mid { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
  .sec-head--mid p { margin-inline: auto; }

  .grad { background: var(--grad-brand); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

  /* Header */
  .hdr {
    position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto; z-index: 900;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line-soft);
    transition: transform .5s var(--e-out), background .35s var(--e-out), box-shadow .35s var(--e-out);
  }
  .hdr.is-stuck { background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line-soft), 0 10px 34px rgba(11,18,45,.09); }
  .hdr__in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; height: var(--header-h); }
  .brand__img { width: auto; height: 42px; display: block; }
  .nav { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
  .nav a {
    position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4em;
    padding: .62em .9em; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    font-size: .925rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--tx-2); white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--e-out);
  }
  .nav a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
  .hdr__prog { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px; width: 100%; background: var(--grad-brand); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--e-out); }
  .hdr.is-stuck .hdr__prog { opacity: 1; }

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     SIGNATURE DARK NIGHT HERO (AIRSPIDER ORIGINAL STANDARD)
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .hero {
    position: relative; padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(48px, 7vw, 92px));
    padding-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px);
    background: var(--grad-night); color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero__mesh { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .7; }
  .hero__mesh span { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); }
  .hero__mesh span:nth-child(1) { width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -120px; left: -100px; background: rgba(234,88,12,.28); }
  .hero__mesh span:nth-child(2) { width: 560px; height: 560px; top: 30%; right: -140px; background: rgba(37,99,235,.24); }
  .hero__grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .08;
    background-image: linear-gradient(#fff 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 54px 54px;
  }
  .hero__routes { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; }
  .hero__routes path { fill: none; }
  .hero__routes .base path { stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.08); stroke-width: 2; }
  .hero__routes .run path { stroke: url(#asdRoute); stroke-width: 3; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 180 600; animation: runRoute 7s linear infinite; }
  @keyframes runRoute { 0% { stroke-dashoffset: 780; } 100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

  .hero__in {
    position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center;
  }
  .hero h1 { color: #fff; margin: .45em 0 .32em; }
  .hero__lede { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--tx-inv-2); max-width: 54ch; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 42px; }
  .hero__stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px;
    padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  }
  .hero__stats b { display: block; font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 1; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans"; }
  .hero__stats small { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--tx-inv-2); font-weight: 500; }

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     SUPER ANIMATED WORK ORDER CARD (FAST-TEMPO 4-STAGE ENGINE)
     (NO BLACK/DARK BOX - ULTRA CLEAN + HIGH-ENERGY ANIMATIONS)
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .hero__card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.98); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 26px; color: var(--tx);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero__card__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--paper-3); }
  .hero__card__top h4 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .hero__chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald); background: #e5faf3; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-family: "JetBrains Mono"; }
  .hero__chip .pip { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--emerald); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,184,122,.6); animation: pulsePip 1.4s infinite; }
  @keyframes pulsePip { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,184,122,.6); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,184,122,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,184,122,0); } }

  /* 4 Super-Animated Step Rows */
  .wo-stepper { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 16px; position: relative; }
  .wo-stepper::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; top: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 2px; background: var(--paper-3); }
  
  .wo-step {
    position: relative; padding: 12px 14px 12px 38px; margin-bottom: 10px; cursor: pointer;
    background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--r-md);
    transition: all 0.25s var(--e-out);
  }
  .wo-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .wo-step:hover { background: var(--paper-2); }
  
  /* Step Indicator Node */
  .wo-step::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 7px; top: 16px; width: 14px; height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%; background: var(--paper); border: 2px solid var(--tx-3); transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  
  /* Step Done State */
  .wo-step.is-done::before { background: var(--emerald); border-color: var(--emerald); }
  .wo-step.is-done { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }
  .wo-step.is-done b { color: #166534; }

  /* Step Active State (Super Highlighted & Fast Tempo) */
  .wo-step.is-active {
    background: #fff7ed; border-color: #fdba74;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(234,88,12,0.12);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
  .wo-step.is-active::before {
    background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(234,88,12,.25); transform: scale(1.2);
  }
  .wo-step b { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--tx); line-height: 1.3; }
  .wo-step span.sub { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--tx-2); font-weight: 500; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }
  .wo-step.is-active b { color: var(--orange); }

  /* Interactive Live Micro-Animations Embedded inside each step */
  .step-live-tray { margin-top: 8px; padding-top: 8px; border-top: 1px dashed rgba(234,88,12,0.25); display: none; }
  .wo-step.is-active .step-live-tray { display: block; animation: fadeInTray 0.3s var(--e-out); }
  @keyframes fadeInTray { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

  /* 1. Fast Soundwave Anim */
  .mini-audio-wave { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.5px; height: 14px; margin-left: 6px; }
  .mini-audio-wave span { width: 3px; height: 8px; background: #ea580c; border-radius: 2px; animation: waveBar 0.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
  .mini-audio-wave span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; height: 14px; }
  .mini-audio-wave span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; height: 6px; }
  .mini-audio-wave span:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.15s; height: 16px; }
  .mini-audio-wave span:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.05s; height: 10px; }
  @keyframes waveBar { 0% { transform: scaleY(0.3); } 100% { transform: scaleY(1); } }

  /* 2. Fast Scanner Anim */
  .mini-scanner-line { width: 100%; height: 3.5px; background: #e2e8f0; border-radius: 2px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 4px; }
  .mini-scanner-line::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 45px; height: 100%; background: #2563eb; animation: scanLineFast 0.8s infinite linear; }
  @keyframes scanLineFast { 0% { transform: translateX(-45px); } 100% { transform: translateX(260px); } }

  /* 3. Fast GPS Van Pulse */
  .mini-gps-van { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 11.5px; color: #00b87a; font-weight: 700; }
  .pulse-van-beacon { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #00b87a; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00b87a; animation: pulsePip 0.8s infinite; display: inline-block; margin-right: 4px; }

  /* 4. Tap-to-Pay Deposit Flash */
  .mini-pay-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-family: "JetBrains Mono"; }

  .hero__card__foot { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--tx-2); padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-3); }

  
  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ELITE BENCHMARK ECOSYSTEM SHOWCASE (.partners-elite)
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .partners-elite {
    padding: clamp(60px, 7vw, 90px) 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .eco-filter-pills {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .eco-pill {
    padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--tx-2); background: var(--paper-2); border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s ease; font-family: "JetBrains Mono";
  }
  .eco-pill:hover, .eco-pill.is-active {
    color: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); background: #fff7ed;
  }

  /* Dual Edge Mask for Marquee */
  .marquee-elite-wrap {
    position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 36px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .marquee-track-container { width: 100%; display: flex; overflow: hidden; }
  .marquee-elite { display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 20px; white-space: nowrap; width: max-content; }
  .track-left { animation: scrollLeft 42s linear infinite; }
  .track-right { animation: scrollRight 42s linear infinite; }
  .marquee-elite-wrap:hover .track-left, .marquee-elite-wrap:hover .track-right { animation-play-state: paused; }

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

  /* Elite Benchmark Card */
  .benchmark-card {
    width: 320px; flex-shrink: 0; background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-1); transition: all 0.25s var(--e-out); text-align: left;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .benchmark-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2);
  }
  .bm-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .bm-logo-box {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .bm-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); display: block; line-height: 1.2; font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans"; }
  .bm-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-family: "JetBrains Mono"; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 3px; }
  .bm-desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--tx-2); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 14px; flex: 1; }
  .bm-foot {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-3); font-size: 11.5px; font-family: "JetBrains Mono";
  }
  .bm-score { font-weight: 800; color: var(--tx); }
  .bm-sync { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; color: var(--emerald); font-weight: 700; }
  .green-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--emerald); display: inline-block; }

  /* ==========================================================================
     SECTION 3: STRATEGIC STACK — STICKY 2-LAYER FOLDING CARDS
     Modeled on Servicebird Section 08 Sectors (lawngreen-dugong-883405.hostingersite.com)
     ========================================================================== */
  .dest {
    background: var(--paper-2, #F8FAFC);
    padding: clamp(70px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .dest-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 40px);
    margin-top: clamp(36px, 4vw, 54px);
    position: relative;
  }

  .stack-card {
    position: sticky;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 48px);
    padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 35px 70px -30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Stacking Heights for the 3 Folding Cards */
  .stack-card:nth-child(1) {
    top: clamp(80px, 11vh, 100px);
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .stack-card:nth-child(2) {
    top: clamp(100px, 14vh, 126px);
    z-index: 11;
  }

  .stack-card:nth-child(3) {
    top: clamp(120px, 17vh, 152px);
    z-index: 12;
  }

  /* Color Themes for the 3 Cards */
  .stack-card--navy {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #091124 0%, #112048 55%, #182d64 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .stack-card--light {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F6F9FE 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line, #E2E8F0);
    color: var(--navy, #0F172A);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 30px 65px -25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  }

  .stack-card--emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #07191d 0%, #0d2c33 55%, #13424d 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  }

  /* Left Column: Copy & Details */
  .stack-card__copy {
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .stack-card__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, "JetBrains Mono", monospace);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .stack-card__eyebrow i {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: stackDotPulse 1.8s infinite;
  }

  @keyframes stackDotPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0.4; }
  }

  .stack-card__eyebrow--cyan {
    background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
    color: #38BDF8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  }
  .stack-card__eyebrow--cyan i { background: #38BDF8; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38BDF8; }

  .stack-card__eyebrow--blue {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: var(--brand-blue, #2563EB);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
  }
  .stack-card__eyebrow--blue i { background: #2563EB; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #2563EB; }

  .stack-card__eyebrow--emerald {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
    color: #34D399;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  }
  .stack-card__eyebrow--emerald i { background: #10B981; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981; }

  .stack-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.5vw, 1.95rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
  }

  .stack-card--navy h3,
  .stack-card--emerald h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .stack-card--light h3 {
    color: var(--navy, #0F172A);
  }

  .stack-card__copy p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
  }

  .stack-card--navy .stack-card__copy p,
  .stack-card--emerald .stack-card__copy p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  }

  .stack-card--light .stack-card__copy p {
    color: var(--tx-2, #475569);
  }

  /* Feature Chips / Pills List */
  .stack-chips {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .stack-chips li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  }

  .stack-chips li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .stack-card--navy .stack-chips li,
  .stack-card--emerald .stack-chips li {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  }

  .stack-card--navy .stack-chips li:hover,
  .stack-card--emerald .stack-chips li:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  }

  .stack-card--light .stack-chips li {
    background: var(--paper-2, #F8FAFC);
    border: 1px solid var(--line, #E2E8F0);
    color: var(--navy, #0F172A);
  }

  .stack-card--light .stack-chips li:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #2563EB;
    color: #2563EB;
  }

  .stack-chips svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .stack-card--navy .stack-chips svg { color: #38BDF8; }
  .stack-card--light .stack-chips svg { color: #2563EB; }
  .stack-card--emerald .stack-chips svg { color: #34D399; }

  /* 3-Metric Foot Bar */
  .stack-meta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px dashed;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed;
  }

  .stack-card--navy .stack-meta,
  .stack-card--emerald .stack-meta {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  }

  .stack-card--light .stack-meta {
    border-color: var(--line, #E2E8F0);
  }

  .stack-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
  }

  .stack-meta-item b {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  .stack-card--navy .stack-meta-item b { color: #38BDF8; }
  .stack-card--light .stack-meta-item b { color: #2563EB; }
  .stack-card--emerald .stack-meta-item b { color: #34D399; }

  .stack-meta-item small {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .stack-card--navy .stack-meta-item small,
  .stack-card--emerald .stack-meta-item small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  }

  .stack-card--light .stack-meta-item small {
    color: var(--tx-3, #64748B);
  }

  /* Right Column: Animated Visual Collage (.stack-card__art) */
  .stack-card__art {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 310px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .stack-cord {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .stack-cord__line {
    animation: stackDashFlow 1.5s linear infinite;
  }

  @keyframes stackDashFlow {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -28; }
  }

  /* Central Floating Tile */
  .stack-tile {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0F172A;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: left;
    animation: stackTileFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes stackTileFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  }

  .stack-tile__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
    color: #64748B;
  }

  .stack-tile__pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: stackDotPulse 1.2s infinite;
  }

  .stack-tile__row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
  }

  .stack-tile__row svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .stack-tile__wave {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    height: 18px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
  }

  .stack-tile__wave span {
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: #2563EB;
    animation: miniWaveBar 0.9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }

  .stack-tile__wave span:nth-child(1) { height: 40%; animation-delay: 0s; }
  .stack-tile__wave span:nth-child(2) { height: 90%; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
  .stack-tile__wave span:nth-child(3) { height: 60%; animation-delay: 0.4s; }
  .stack-tile__wave span:nth-child(4) { height: 100%; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
  .stack-tile__wave span:nth-child(5) { height: 50%; animation-delay: 0.3s; }
  .stack-tile__wave span:nth-child(6) { height: 80%; animation-delay: 0.5s; }

  .stack-tile__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .stack-tile__badge--ok {
    background: #ECFDF5;
    color: #059669;
    border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  }

  .stack-tile__badge--blue {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #2563EB;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  }

  .stack-tile__badge--emerald {
    background: #ECFDF5;
    color: #047857;
    border: 1px solid #6EE7B7;
  }

  /* Floating Satellite Pills */
  .stack-bubble {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: stackBubbleFloat 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes stackBubbleFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
  }

  .stack-bubble--1 { top: 6%; left: 0%; animation-delay: 0s; }
  .stack-bubble--2 { top: 38%; right: -6%; animation-delay: -1.6s; }
  .stack-bubble--3 { bottom: 6%; left: 4%; animation-delay: -3.2s; }

  .stack-bubble svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .stack-card {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 32px;
      padding: 30px 24px;
      position: relative;
      top: auto !important;
    }
    .stack-card:nth-child(n) {
      top: auto !important;
    }
    .stack-bubble--2 { right: 0; }
    .stack-card__art { min-height: 260px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 580px) {
    .stack-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    .stack-chips { gap: 6px; }
    .stack-chips li { font-size: 0.74rem; padding: 5px 10px; }
  }

  
  /* ==========================================================================
     SECTION 4: FOUR DISCIPLINES — SPECIAL MOUSE-ENTER HOVER LAYERS
     Modeled on Servicebird Service Cards (lawngreen-dugong-883405.hostingersite.com)
     ========================================================================== */
  .disciplines-section {
    padding: clamp(70px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .svc__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px);
    margin-top: clamp(32px, 4vw, 50px);
  }

  .scard {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line, #E2E8F0);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 360px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
  }

  /* The Special Rising Color Layer (Mouse Enter Physics) */
  .scard::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1E40AF 0%, #0F172A 100%);
    transform: translateY(101%);
    transition: transform 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  /* Specific Themed Rising Gradients per Option */
  .scard--01::after {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #1E3A8A 50%, #0B1736 100%);
  }

  .scard--02::after {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #EA580C 0%, #9A3412 50%, #0B1736 100%);
  }

  .scard--03::after {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #059669 0%, #064E3B 50%, #0B1736 100%);
  }

  .scard--04::after {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0284C7 0%, #0369A1 50%, #081738 100%);
  }

  /* Hover State Trigger */
  .scard:hover,
  .scard:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 28px 56px -16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
  }

  .scard:hover::after,
  .scard:focus-visible::after {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* Watermark Number in Top-Right */
  .scard__no {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    color: #EEF2F6;
    transition: color 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .scard:hover .scard__no {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }

  /* Icon Container */
  .scard__ico {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                background 0.3s ease,
                color 0.3s ease,
                box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }

  .scard--01 .scard__ico { background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1); color: #2563EB; }
  .scard--02 .scard__ico { background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.1); color: #EA580C; }
  .scard--03 .scard__ico { background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1); color: #059669; }
  .scard--04 .scard__ico { background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1); color: #0284C7; }

  .scard:hover .scard__ico {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }

  .scard__ico svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }

  /* Card Headings & Copy */
  .scard h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--navy, #0F172A);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .scard:hover h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .scard p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--tx-2, #475569);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .scard:hover p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  }

  /* Bullet Features List */
  .scard__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .scard__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--tx-2, #475569);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .scard__list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 6px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }

  .scard--01 .scard__list li { color: #334155; }
  .scard--01 .scard__list li::before { background: #2563EB; }

  .scard--02 .scard__list li { color: #334155; }
  .scard--02 .scard__list li::before { background: #EA580C; }

  .scard--03 .scard__list li { color: #334155; }
  .scard--03 .scard__list li::before { background: #059669; }

  .scard--04 .scard__list li { color: #334155; }
  .scard--04 .scard__list li::before { background: #0284C7; }

  .scard:hover .scard__list li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  }

  .scard:hover .scard__list li::before {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    opacity: 0.95;
  }

  /* Foot Bar: Status Chip + Arrow Button */
  .scard__foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 22px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line, #E2E8F0);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .scard:hover .scard__foot {
    border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  }

  .scard__chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, "JetBrains Mono", monospace);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: var(--paper-2, #F8FAFC);
    border: 1px solid var(--line, #E2E8F0);
    color: var(--tx-2, #475569);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .scard__dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10B981;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .scard:hover .scard__chip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .scard__go {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--line, #E2E8F0);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--navy, #0F172A);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .scard__go svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .scard:hover .scard__go {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0F172A;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }

  .scard:hover .scard__go svg {
    transform: translateX(2px);
  }

  @media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .svc__grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .svc__grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .scard {
      min-height: auto;
      padding: 24px 20px;
    }
  }


  
  
  
  
  /* ==========================================================================
     SECTION 5: DEEP DIVES — 100% PURE SVG LAYER-BASED ANIMATED GRAPHIC SCENES
     Exact 1:1 match to demo reference image (lawngreen-dugong-883405.hostingersite.com)
     ========================================================================== */
  .dives { background: #FFFFFF; }
  .dive { padding: clamp(70px, 8vw, 110px) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft, #E2E8F0); }
  .dive__in {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px);
    align-items: center;
  }
  .dive--flip .dive__in { direction: rtl; }
  .dive--flip .dive__in > * { direction: ltr; }

  /* Media Container */
  .svc-feature__media {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ti-scene {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%, #FFFFFF 0%, #F4F8FF 60%, #EAF1FF 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-main, #DCE6FA);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 25px 50px -20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  }

  .ti-scene:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 32px 65px -20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.24);
  }

  .ti-scene svg {
    width: 92%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  /* Vector SVG Layer Keyframes */
  .svcs-globe {
    animation: svcsSpin 26s linear infinite;
  }

  .svcs-orbit {
    animation: svcsSpinR 30s linear infinite;
  }

  .svcs-pill {
    animation: svcsPop 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-box: fill-box;
    transform-origin: center;
  }

  .svcs-orbit .svcs-pill:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .4s; }
  .svcs-orbit .svcs-pill:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .8s; }
  .svcs-orbit .svcs-pill:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
  .svcs-orbit .svcs-pill:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
  .svcs-orbit .svcs-pill:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 2.0s; }

  .svcs-rise {
    animation: svcsRise 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-box: fill-box;
  }

  .svcs-float {
    animation: svcsFloat 4.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-box: fill-box;
  }

  .svcs-pulse {
    animation: svcsPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-box: fill-box;
  }

  @keyframes svcsSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }

  @keyframes svcsSpinR {
    to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
  }

  @keyframes svcsPop {
    0%, 72%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    84% { transform: scale(1.14); }
  }

  @keyframes svcsRise {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
  }

  @keyframes svcsFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
  }

  @keyframes svcsPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: .55; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
  }

  /* Bottom-Left Vetted / SLA Chip */
  .svc-feature__chip {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main, #DCE6FA);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #059669;
    z-index: 4;
  }

  .svc-feature__chip svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .dive__brand {
    font-family: var(--font-mono, "JetBrains Mono", monospace);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange, #EA580C);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .dive__lede {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--tx-2, #475569);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .dive__markets {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
  }

  .dive__markets li {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr 100px;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--paper-2, #F8FAFC);
    border: 1px solid var(--line, #E2E8F0);
    border-radius: var(--r-md, 12px);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .dive__markets .mk { font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy, #0F172A); }
  .dive__markets .dt { font-size: 0.825rem; color: var(--tx-2, #475569); }
  .dive__markets .vl { font-weight: 700; color: var(--emerald, #059669); text-align: right; font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace); font-size: 0.8rem; }

  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .dive__in {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 36px;
    }
    .dive--flip .dive__in {
      direction: ltr;
    }
  }

    .dive--flip .dive__in {
      direction: ltr;
    }
    .matrix-tier-card {
      grid-template-columns: 75px 1fr;
    }
    .matrix-pill {
      display: none;
    }
  }

    .dive--flip .dive__in {
      direction: ltr;
    }
  }

    .dive--flip .dive__in {
      direction: ltr;
    }
    .dive__art {
      min-height: 380px;
    }
    .crm-stat-row {
      grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
    }
    .crm-tier-pill {
      display: none;
    }
  }


  /* 9 Flux Magazine Blog Grid */
  .blog-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--paper-2); }
  .flux-row-1 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .flux-row-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .flux-row-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.8fr; gap: 24px; }
  .stacked-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }

  .flux-hero-card {
    position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; background: #0F172A;
    min-height: 420px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 36px; color: #fff; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--sh-2);
  }
  .flux-bg-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
  .flux-bg-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--e-spring); }
  .flux-hero-card:hover .flux-bg-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
  .flux-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,13,30,0.95) 0%, rgba(8,13,30,0.4) 55%, transparent 100%); }
  .flux-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .flux-content h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; color: #fff; line-height: 1.3; margin: 12px 0 10px; }
  .flux-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; }

  .blog-card-clean {
    border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-shadow: var(--sh-1);
    transition: all var(--t-fast) var(--e-out);
  }
  .blog-card-clean:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); border-color: var(--orange); }
  .blog-card-thumb { height: 190px; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }
  .blog-card-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--e-spring); }
  .blog-card-clean:hover .blog-card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .blog-card-body { padding: 20px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-card-body h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.4; margin: 8px 0; flex: 1; }
  .blog-card-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--tx-2); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .blog-card-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--paper-2); font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--tx-3); }

  /* Newsletter & E-E-A-T Block */
  .nl-section { background: #fff; padding: 90px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
  .nl-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
  .nl-input { width: 100%; padding: 14px 18px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: var(--paper-2); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; outline: none; }
  .nl-input:focus { border-color: var(--orange); background: #fff; }
  .nl-form-card { background: var(--paper-2); border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--sh-1); }

  .eeat-card { background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 22px; display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 20px; }
  .eeat-av { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-family: "JetBrains Mono"; flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* Dark Navy Footer */
  .site-footer { background: #061120; color: #fff; padding: 64px 0 32px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .footer-col h5 { color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 18px; font-family: "JetBrains Mono"; }
  .footer-col a { display: block; color: var(--tx-inv-2); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: color .2s; }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
  .footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--tx-3); }

  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .dest__grid, .svc__grid, .dive__in, .flux-row-1, .flux-row-3, .nl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero__in { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero__stats, .flux-row-2, .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  
  
  /* ==========================================================================
     SECTION 7: EXECUTIVE INTELLIGENCE DISPATCH & E-E-A-T RESEARCH HUB (PURE LIGHT)
     Clean, crisp 2026-2027 pure light aesthetic matching airspider standard
     ========================================================================== */
  .nl-section {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 60%, #F1F5F9 100%);
    color: var(--tx, #0F172A);
    padding: clamp(80px, 9vw, 130px) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft, #E2E8F0);
  }

  .nl-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.04) 50%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .nl-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .nl-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Left Column: Intelligence Briefing Copy */
  .nl-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #FFF7ED;
    border: 1px solid #FED7AA;
    color: #EA580C;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, "JetBrains Mono", monospace);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .nl-eyebrow i {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #EA580C;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: livePipPulse 1.4s infinite;
  }

  .nl-h {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
  }

  .nl-h span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB 0%, #0284C7 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }

  .nl-lead {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
  }

  /* Feature Checklist Cards (Light) */
  .nl-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .nl-feature-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }

  .nl-feature-row:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: #2563EB;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  }

  .nl-feature-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    color: #2563EB;
  }

  .nl-feature-icon--orange {
    background: #FFF7ED;
    border-color: #FED7AA;
    color: #EA580C;
  }

  .nl-feature-icon--green {
    background: #ECFDF5;
    border-color: #A7F3D0;
    color: #059669;
  }

  .nl-feature-txt b {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .nl-feature-txt p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  /* Social Proof Trust Bar */
  .nl-social-proof {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  }

  .nl-avatars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nl-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    background: #1E293B;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-left: -8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  }

  .nl-avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
  .nl-avatar--1 { background: #2563EB; }
  .nl-avatar--2 { background: #059669; }
  .nl-avatar--3 { background: #EA580C; }
  .nl-avatar--4 { background: #7C3AED; }

  .nl-proof-txt {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .nl-proof-txt b {
    color: #0F172A;
    font-weight: 800;
  }

  /* Right Column: Terminal Form & E-E-A-T Author Card (Light) */
  .nl-right-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .nl-terminal-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #DCE6FA;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 25px 50px -20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  }

  .terminal-top-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .terminal-pills {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .terminal-pills span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .terminal-pills span:nth-child(1) { background: #EF4444; }
  .terminal-pills span:nth-child(2) { background: #F59E0B; }
  .terminal-pills span:nth-child(3) { background: #10B981; }

  .terminal-status {
    color: #059669;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .nl-form-h {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
  }

  .nl-form-sub {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .nl-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .nl-input-group {
    position: relative;
  }

  .nl-input-field {
    width: 100%;
    height: 52px;
    padding: 0 18px 0 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #0F172A;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .nl-input-field:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #2563EB;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  }

  .nl-input-field::placeholder {
    color: #94A3B8;
  }

  .nl-input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #64748B;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
  }

  .nl-btn-submit {
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA580C 0%, #F97316 100%);
    border: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -6px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
  }

  .nl-btn-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6);
    filter: brightness(1.08);
  }

  .nl-privacy-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  }

  /* Verified E-E-A-T Lead Analyst Card (Light) */
  .eeat-card-premium {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }

  .eeat-card-premium:hover {
    border-color: #2563EB;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  }

  .eeat-avatar-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #2563EB 100%);
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  }

  .eeat-details b {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #0F172A;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .eeat-verified-icon {
    color: #0284C7;
  }

  .eeat-role {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #EA580C;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .eeat-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
  }

  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .nl-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
    }
  }

  }

  
  

  
  /* ==========================================================================
     HERO BACKGROUND ANIMATED SPEED BREEZE & PARTICLE CANVAS
     Exact 1:1 match to demo standard (lawngreen-dugong-883405.hostingersite.com)
     Scoped specifically to Hero section behind "The AI Tech Stack for High-Growth Trades"
     ========================================================================== */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }

  .hero-rain-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.92;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, #000 75%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, #000 75%, transparent 100%);
  }

/* ==========================================================================
   STRICT LOGO SIZING FIX (PREVENTS OVERSIZED OR DISTORTED LOGOS IN WP)
   ========================================================================== */
.custom-logo, .brand__img, .logo-img, .custom-logo-link img, .brand img {
  max-height: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 220px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.footer-logo, .site-footer .footer-logo, .site-footer img.logo-img {
  max-height: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 200px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER, LOGO & NAVBAR LAYOUT ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.hdr, header.hdr, header#mainHdr {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  height: 76px !important;
  min-height: 76px !important;
  max-height: 76px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.hdr__in, .hdr .shell, .navbar-inner {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 24px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.brand, .logo-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.custom-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  height: 100% !important;
}

.custom-logo, .brand__img, .logo-img, .custom-logo-link img, .brand img {
  height: 38px !important;
  max-height: 38px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 180px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.nav, .nav-menu {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.nav-link, .nav a, .nav-menu a {
  color: #334155 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav a:hover, .nav-menu a:hover {
  color: #EA580C !important;
}

.btn, .nav-actions .btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, #EA580C 0%, #F97316 46%, #FFB020 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.btn:hover, .nav-actions .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE PROSE & CONTENT COLUMN (RESPONSIVE - ZERO CLIPPING)
   ========================================================================== */
.post-article-layout {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 44px !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.article-content-column {
  flex: 1 1 0% !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.article-prose {
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.85 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  word-break: break-word !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.article-prose img {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
}

.article-prose table {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  border-collapse: collapse !important;
  display: table !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .post-article-layout {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
  .toc-sidebar {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    position: static !important;
  }
  .nav, .nav-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FLUX MAGAZINE COMMENT SYSTEM ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.flux-comments-suite {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-respond {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-reply-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-reply-title small a {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: #EA580C !important;
  margin-left: 10px !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.flux-comment-textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 130px !important;
  padding: 16px 18px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.flux-comment-textarea:focus {
  border-color: #EA580C !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-form {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-form > .comment-form-input-group,
.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-form > p:not(.comment-form-comment):not(.form-submit):not(.comment-notes):not(.comment-form-cookies-consent) {
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.flux-comment-input {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  padding: 0 16px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.flux-comment-input:focus {
  border-color: #EA580C !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12) !important;
}

.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-form-author,
.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-form-email,
.flux-comment-form-wrap .comment-form-url {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.btn-flux-submit, .flux-comment-form-wrap .form-submit button, .flux-comment-form-wrap .form-submit input[type="submit"] {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 12px 28px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, #EA580C 0%, #F97316 46%, #FFB020 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.28) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-flux-submit:hover, .flux-comment-form-wrap .form-submit button:hover, .flux-comment-form-wrap .form-submit input[type="submit"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4) !important;
}

.flux-comment-item .reply a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  background: #FFF7ED !important;
  border: 1px solid #FED7AA !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  color: #EA580C !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.flux-comment-item .reply a:hover {
  background: #EA580C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #EA580C !important;
}

.flux-comment-list .children {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding-left: 28px !important;
  margin-top: 18px !important;
  border-left: 2.5px solid #FED7AA !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PERFECT-FIT CIRCLE AVATARS & READ-ALSO THUMBNAILS
   ========================================================================== */
.read-also-thumb,
.article-read-also .read-also-thumb {
  width: 88px !important;
  height: 88px !important;
  min-width: 88px !important;
  min-height: 88px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  background: #0F172A !important;
  display: block !important;
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.read-also-thumb img,
.article-read-also .read-also-thumb img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  max-height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.author-avatar-circle,
.post-author-av,
.eeat-avatar-box {
  width: 80px !important;
  height: 80px !important;
  min-width: 80px !important;
  min-height: 80px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 3px solid #EA580C !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.28) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: #0F172A !important;
}

.post-author-av {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  min-width: 48px !important;
  min-height: 48px !important;
  border-width: 2px !important;
}

.author-avatar-circle img,
.post-author-av img,
.eeat-avatar-box img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  max-height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center 15% !important;
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LIVE 24/7 AMBIENT BACKGROUND & NAVIGATION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
#globalAmbientCanvas {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  opacity: 0.55 !important;
}

body {
  position: relative !important;
}

main, .site-main, .post-hero-section, .post-article-layout, .blog-section, .related-posts-section, .comments-area {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Ensure WordPress custom menu items in header and footer have proper styles */
.nav-menu ul {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.nav-menu li {
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.nav-menu a {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .4em !important;
  padding: .62em .9em !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-size: .925rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #4a5578 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.nav-menu a:hover {
  color: #1b2a5b !important;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.footer-col li {
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block !important;
  color: #7b86a6 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #ea580c !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC WORDPRESS MENU COMPONENT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-menu-list, .nav ul, .nav-menu ul {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.nav-menu-list li, .nav li, .nav-menu li {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.nav-menu-list li a, .nav li a, .nav a, .nav-link {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .4em !important;
  padding: .62em .9em !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-size: .925rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #4a5578 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.nav-menu-list li a:hover, .nav li a:hover, .nav a:hover, .nav-link:hover,
.nav-menu-list li.current-menu-item a {
  color: #1b2a5b !important;
  background: rgba(27, 42, 91, 0.05) !important;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.footer-col li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block !important;
  color: #7b86a6 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #ea580c !important;
}