/* ==========================================================================
   ALPHYNEX SOLUTIONS — APPLE-GRADE EXECUTIVE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Crafted with Apple design language: precision typography, generous white
   space, hairline borders, refined glassmorphism, and balanced contrast.
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Backwards Compatibility Aliases */
  --color-deep-navy:       var(--apple-deep-navy);
  --color-navy-dark:       var(--apple-navy-dark);
  --color-corporate-blue:  var(--apple-blue);
  --color-bright-blue:     var(--apple-blue);
  --color-ink:             var(--apple-ink);
  --color-text-secondary:  var(--apple-body);
  --color-text-muted:      var(--apple-muted);
  --color-soft-bg:         var(--apple-surface);
  --color-white:           var(--apple-white);
  --color-border:          var(--apple-border);
  --color-border-light:    var(--apple-border-light);

  /* Apple / Enterprise Palette */
  --apple-navy:       #0A192F;
  --apple-deep-navy:  #0B2A55;
  --apple-navy-dark:  #071830;
  --apple-blue:       #0071E3;
  --apple-blue-hover: #0077ED;
  --apple-blue-soft:  rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.08);
  --apple-ink:        #1D1D1F;
  --apple-body:       #424245;
  --apple-muted:      #6E6E73;
  --apple-border:     #E5E5E7;
  --apple-border-light: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --apple-surface:    #F5F5F7;
  --apple-surface-card: #FBFBFD;
  --apple-white:      #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'SF Pro Text', 'SF Pro Display', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-apple: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
  --ease-out-back: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.18s var(--ease-apple);
  --transition-smooth: 0.3s var(--ease-apple);

  /* Radii */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 980px;

  /* Apple Soft Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-float: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.04);
  --shadow-modal: 0 32px 72px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  color: var(--apple-ink);
  background-color: var(--apple-white);
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR — Apple Frosted Glass
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0;
  height: 74px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--apple-border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.scrolled {
  height: 66px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-symbol-img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.08));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-link:hover .logo-symbol-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.logo-brand-lockup {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--apple-blue);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

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

.logo-link:hover .logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--apple-body);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--apple-ink);
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--apple-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1240px) {
  .nav-menu { gap: 3px; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 0.8125rem; padding: 6px 10px; }
  .nav-actions .btn { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.8125rem; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .brand-tagline { font-size: 0.58rem; }
}

/* Apple Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--apple-blue);
  color: var(--apple-white);
  border-color: var(--apple-blue);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--apple-blue-hover);
  border-color: var(--apple-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--apple-surface);
  color: var(--apple-ink);
  border-color: var(--apple-border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #EAEAEA;
  border-color: #D1D1D6;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--apple-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--apple-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--apple-surface);
}

.mobile-toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--apple-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar-1 {
  transform: translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar-2 {
  transform: translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

body.mobile-menu-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  touch-action: none;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 74px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 74px);
  height: calc(100dvh - 74px);
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  padding: 24px 24px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-130%);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.32s;
  z-index: 99999;
  visibility: hidden;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.header.scrolled .mobile-drawer {
  top: 66px;
  height: calc(100vh - 66px);
  height: calc(100dvh - 66px);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.mobile-menu .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: block;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu .nav-link:hover,
.mobile-menu .nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--apple-surface);
  color: var(--apple-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS & TYPOGRAPHY HIERARCHY
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-soft {
  background-color: var(--apple-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--apple-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--apple-border-light);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--apple-navy-dark);
  color: var(--apple-white);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--apple-blue);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-dark .section-tag {
  color: #60A5FA;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

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

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--apple-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION — High Impact Editorial
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 160px;
  padding-bottom: 96px;
  background: var(--apple-white);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.eyebrow-line {
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--apple-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--apple-blue);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: 3.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-support-text {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--apple-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO EXECUTIVE STAGE: PURE CORPORATE EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-stage-container {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-editorial-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.16), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  background: #0B192C;
}

.hero-editorial-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-editorial-card:hover .hero-editorial-img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   IMPACT METRICS STRIP — Apple Stat Matrix
   ========================================================================== */
.metrics-strip {
  background-color: var(--apple-deep-navy) !important;
  padding: 56px 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 0;
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.metric-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  position: relative;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* Clean vertical hairline separators between metrics */
.metric-card:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.metric-number {
  font-size: 3.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
  color: var(--apple-white) !important;
  line-height: 1.05 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST & CAPABILITIES RIBBON — Minimalist Capsule Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  background-color: var(--apple-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--apple-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.trust-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION — Editorial Asymmetry
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-content-left h2 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-content-left p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--apple-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.about-feature-item {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--apple-ink);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-card-right {
  background: var(--apple-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.about-image-banner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-image-wrap:hover .about-image-banner {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-image-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  text-align: right;
  color: var(--apple-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.about-image-overlay-badge .badge-stat {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #60A5FA;
}

.about-image-overlay-badge .badge-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOLUTIONS SECTION — Bento Apple Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.solution-card {
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.solution-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--apple-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.solution-card:hover .solution-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  background: #EAEAEA;
}

.solution-icon-img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.12));
}

.solution-featured-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.featured-icon-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.solution-card.featured:hover .featured-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
}

.featured-tag {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #93C5FD;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.solution-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--apple-deep-navy) 0%, var(--apple-navy-dark) 100%);
  border-color: var(--apple-deep-navy);
  color: var(--apple-white);
}

.solution-card.featured:hover {
  border-color: #1E40AF;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px -12px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.28);
}

.solution-card.featured .solution-title {
  color: var(--apple-white);
}

.solution-card.featured .solution-tagline {
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.solution-card.featured .solution-desc {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.solution-card.featured .solution-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #F1F5F9;
}

.solution-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.solution-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--apple-blue);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.solution-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--apple-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.solution-badge-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.solution-badge {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--apple-surface);
  color: var(--apple-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS — 7-Step Horizontal Flow
   ========================================================================== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.process-step-card {
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--apple-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.process-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--apple-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--apple-blue-soft);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.process-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--apple-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERTISE GRIDS (IT & Non-IT) — Apple Bento Groups
   ========================================================================== */
.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DOMAINS & CAPABILITIES — Multi-Color System & Interactive Hover
   ========================================================================== */
.expertise-group-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Vibrant top hairline indicator */
.expertise-group-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--card-accent, #0071E3);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: height 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

/* Subtle corner light sheen on hover */
.expertise-group-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, var(--card-glow, rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.14)) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.expertise-group-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover, rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.45));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -10px var(--card-shadow, rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.2)), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.expertise-group-card:hover::before {
  height: 4px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.expertise-group-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.expertise-header {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

.expertise-icon-badge {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  min-width: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: var(--card-icon-bg, rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.08)) !important;
  color: var(--card-accent, #0071E3) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.expertise-icon-badge svg {
  width: 18px !important;
  height: 18px !important;
  stroke: currentColor !important;
  stroke-width: 2 !important;
  fill: none !important;
  stroke-linecap: round !important;
  stroke-linejoin: round !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.expertise-group-card:hover .expertise-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--card-accent, #0071E3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.expertise-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 750 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em !important;
  color: var(--apple-navy) !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.expertise-group-card:hover .expertise-title {
  color: var(--card-accent, #0071E3);
}

.expertise-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.exp-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 13px;
  background: var(--apple-surface);
  color: var(--apple-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.exp-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: var(--card-tag-hover-bg, rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.1));
  color: var(--card-accent, #0071E3);
  border-color: var(--card-accent, #0071E3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -2px var(--card-shadow, rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.25));
}

.exp-tag:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DOMAIN COLOR PALETTES
   ========================================================================== */
/* IT 1. Software & Engineering: Electric Apple Blue */
.card-software {
  --card-accent: #0071E3;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.12);
}

/* IT 2. Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure Sky */
.card-cloud {
  --card-accent: #0284C7;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

/* IT 3. DevOps & SRE: Electric Violet */
.card-devops {
  --card-accent: #6366F1;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
}

/* IT 4. Data & AI: Cyber Teal */
.card-data {
  --card-accent: #0D9488;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
}

/* IT 5. Cybersecurity: Crimson Red */
.card-cyber {
  --card-accent: #E11D48;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12);
}

/* IT 6. Quality & Testing: Warm Amber */
.card-qa {
  --card-accent: #D97706;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
}

/* IT 7. Enterprise Technology: Royal Cobalt */
.card-enterprise {
  --card-accent: #2563EB;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

/* IT 8. IT Support & Services: Emerald */
.card-support {
  --card-accent: #059669;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12);
}

/* IT 9. Product & Delivery: Orchid Purple */
.card-product {
  --card-accent: #7C3AED;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
}

/* Business 1. Business & Professional: Navy / Indigo */
.card-biz-prof {
  --card-accent: #1E40AF;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.12);
}

/* Business 2. Operations & Logistics: Steel Cyan */
.card-biz-ops {
  --card-accent: #0891B2;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.12);
}

/* Business 3. Industry Sectors: Forest Teal */
.card-biz-sectors {
  --card-accent: #0F766E;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.12);
}

/* Business 4. Workforce Solutions: Vibrant Green */
.card-biz-workforce {
  --card-accent: #10B981;
  --card-border-hover: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  --card-shadow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.24);
  --card-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
  --card-icon-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  --card-tag-hover-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRY MATRIX — 15 Sectors
   ========================================================================== */
.industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.industry-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.12));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.industry-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--apple-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.industry-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DARK PROJECT WORKFORCE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.dark-project-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 64px;
}

.dark-project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.dark-project-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--apple-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.dark-project-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY ALPHYNEX — 3D INTERACTIVE FLASH CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.flash-card {
  perspective: 1200px;
  -webkit-perspective: 1200px;
  height: 270px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.flash-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  -webkit-transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

/* Hover flip only on devices that support real hover (desktops) */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .flash-card:hover .flash-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
  }
}

/* Click/Tap or Keyboard flip */
.flash-card:focus-visible .flash-card-inner,
.flash-card.is-flipped .flash-card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flash-card-front,
.flash-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  -webkit-transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}

/* Front Face */
.flash-card-front {
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
  -webkit-transform: rotateY(0deg);
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.04);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flash-card:hover .flash-card-front {
  border-color: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.08);
}

.flash-card-front::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0071E3, #38BDF8);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.flash-front-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.flash-num {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--apple-blue);
  background: var(--apple-blue-soft);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.flash-chip {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--apple-muted);
  background: var(--apple-surface);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.flash-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.flash-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--apple-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Back Face */
.flash-card-back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  -webkit-transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A192F 0%, #0F2D54 100%);
  color: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.flash-card-back::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.flash-back-tag {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #38BDF8;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.flash-back-stat {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.flash-back-headline {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.flash-back-text {
  font-size: 0.815rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.flash-back-footer {
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #7DD3FC;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED INSIGHTS SECTION — Editorial Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
}

.insight-card {
  background: var(--apple-white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  padding: 38px 32px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth) !important;
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float) !important;
}

.insight-cover-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  background: var(--apple-surface);
}

.insight-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-apple);
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-cover-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.insight-category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--apple-blue);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.insight-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.insight-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--apple-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.insight-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--apple-blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-link {
  color: var(--apple-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EMPLOYER BANNER — Keynote Style
   ========================================================================== */
.employer-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--apple-deep-navy) 0%, var(--apple-navy-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 72px 56px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--apple-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
}

.employer-banner h2 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.employer-banner p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.employer-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOR PROFESSIONALS / CAREERS
   ========================================================================== */
#careers .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT FORM & LOCATION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.info-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--apple-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.info-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
}

/* Social Badges in Contact Card */
.social-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.social-badge-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: var(--apple-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-badge-btn:hover {
  background: #EAEAEA;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.social-badge-img {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.map-card-wrapper {
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  background: var(--apple-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.06);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.map-card-wrapper:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.1);
}

.map-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.map-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

.map-actions-bar {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.map-address-brief {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.map-location-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.map-location-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--apple-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-get-directions {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: var(--apple-blue);
  color: var(--apple-white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-get-directions:hover {
  background: #0077ED;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.35);
  color: var(--apple-white);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 42px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background-color: var(--apple-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--apple-ink);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  background-color: var(--apple-white);
  border-color: var(--apple-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

.form-status-msg {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-status-msg.success {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #065F46;
  display: block !important;
}

.form-status-msg.error {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  color: #991B1B;
  display: block !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION (AEO — Answer Engine Optimization)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--apple-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--apple-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 113, 227, 0.08);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--apple-blue);
}

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--apple-surface);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--apple-navy);
  transition: stroke var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--apple-blue);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease-out, padding 0.35s ease-out;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: var(--apple-slate);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 24px 22px 24px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.faq-answer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-answer strong {
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--apple-navy-dark);
  color: var(--apple-white);
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--apple-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Footer Social Badges */
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.footer-social-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--apple-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-social-img {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--apple-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL DIALOGS — Apple System Sheet
   ========================================================================== */

.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 47, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.modal-card {
  background: var(--apple-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  margin: auto;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.modal-close {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  min-height: 36px;
  max-width: 36px;
  max-height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  color: #64748B;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.modal-close svg {
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 32px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--apple-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.modal-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--apple-navy);
  margin: 20px 0 8px 0;
}

.modal-footer {
  padding: 18px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--apple-border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL TALENT NETWORK TERMINAL STAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.global-network-stage {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 45%, #0B2548 0%, #061426 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(6, 20, 38, 0.45) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  display: block !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

#globalTalentCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Top Live Network Pill */
.network-badge-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(11, 42, 85, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.network-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #00F0FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00F0FF;
  animation: pulseBeacon 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseBeacon {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 12px #00F0FF; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.network-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Center India Sourcing Core Badge */
.network-center-hub {
  position: absolute;
  left: 63%;
  top: 56%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.hub-text {
  background: rgba(7, 24, 48, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hub-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00F0FF;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hub-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Bottom Telemetry HUD Card */
.network-hud-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(6, 20, 38, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hud-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hud-stat-col {
  flex: 1;
}

.hud-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin: 0 16px;
}

.hud-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hud-stat-value {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hud-sectors-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hud-pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (Mobile-First Premium Perfection)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* Navigation — Clean Mobile Drawer for Tablets, iPads & Phones */
  .nav-menu, .nav-actions { display: none !important; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: flex !important; }

  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem); }
  .solutions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .about-grid, .hero-grid, .dark-project-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 20px !important; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px 0; }
  .metric-card:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
  .global-network-stage { height: 420px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Navigation */
  .nav-menu, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: flex !important; }
  
  /* Sections & Containers */
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5vw, 2.35rem); }
  .section-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-section { padding-top: 108px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
  .hero-grid { gap: 36px; }
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 2.65rem); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .hero-support-text { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .hero-cta-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-cta-group .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

  /* Hero Editorial Stage Mobile Adaptation */
  .hero-editorial-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
  }

  /* Global Network Stage */
  .global-network-stage { height: 380px; }
  .network-badge-top { top: 12px; left: 12px; padding: 5px 10px; }
  .network-badge-text { font-size: 0.68rem; }
  .network-center-hub { left: 63%; top: 52%; }
  .hub-title { font-size: 0.65rem; }
  .hub-sub { font-size: 0.58rem; }
  .network-hud-card { bottom: 12px; left: 12px; right: 12px; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .hud-stat-value { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .hud-stat-label { font-size: 0.62rem; }
  .hud-sectors-row { gap: 4px; padding-top: 6px; }
  .hud-pill { font-size: 0.62rem; padding: 2px 6px; }

  /* Metrics Strip */
  .metrics-strip { padding: 36px 0 !important; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px 0; }
  .metric-card { padding: 12px 14px; }
  .metric-card::after { display: none !important; }
  .metric-number { font-size: 2.35rem !important; margin-bottom: 6px !important; }
  .metric-label { font-size: 0.725rem !important; }

  /* Trust Strip */
  .trust-strip { padding: 16px 0; }
  .trust-grid { gap: 8px; }
  .trust-item { padding: 6px 12px; }
  .trust-text { font-size: 0.78rem; }

  /* Solutions, About, Process */
  .about-content-left h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .about-card-right { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .about-image-wrap { height: 160px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .about-sub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .solution-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .flash-card { height: 260px; }
  .flash-card-front, .flash-card-back { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px !important; }
  .insight-card { padding: 28px 22px !important; }
  .insight-cover-wrap { height: 160px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

  /* Industry Matrix */
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .industry-card { padding: 14px 16px; }
  .industry-name { font-size: 0.825rem; }

  /* Dark Project & Employer Banner */
  .dark-project-wrapper { padding: 36px 20px; }
  .dark-project-content h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .employer-banner { padding: 48px 20px; }
  .employer-banner h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .employer-banner p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .employer-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .employer-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

  /* Careers & Contact Form */
  .careers-box { padding: 36px 20px !important; }
  .careers-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .careers-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .contact-info-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .contact-form-card form div[style*="grid-template-columns"] { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer { padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-headline { font-size: 1.95rem; }
  .hero-editorial-card { height: 320px; }
  .global-network-stage { height: 320px; }
  .network-center-hub { display: none; } /* keep visual clean on tiny screens */
  .flash-card { height: 265px; }
  .flash-card-front, .flash-card-back { padding: 20px 18px; }
  .flash-back-stat { font-size: 1.65rem; }
  .flash-back-text { font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.45; }
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .metric-number { font-size: 2.1rem !important; }
  .modal-card { max-height: 90vh; }
  .modal-body { padding: 20px; }
}