/* ==========================================================================
   VERTA GLOBAL — THE ARCHITECTURE OF DIGITAL TRUST
   Brand Palette:
   - Deep Navy:         #081426 (Primary brand background)
   - Midnight Graphite: #111827 (Secondary background & elevated cards)
   - Electric Blue:     #367BFF (Primary accent & interactive elements)
   - Soft Cyan:         #5DDEEA (Technical highlights)
   - Off-White:         #F5F7FB (Light sections & primary dark-mode typography)
   - Slate Grey:        #94A3B8 (Supporting text)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --bg-navy: #081426;
  --bg-navy-elevated: #0c1b33;
  --bg-graphite: #111827;
  --bg-graphite-soft: #162033;
  --accent-blue: #367BFF;
  --accent-blue-hover: #2568eb;
  --accent-blue-glow: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.22);
  --accent-cyan: #5DDEEA;
  --accent-cyan-soft: rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.12);
  --off-white: #F5F7FB;
  --off-white-surface: #EBEEF5;
  --slate-grey: #94A3B8;
  --slate-light: #CBD5E1;
  --ink-dark: #081426;
  --ink-muted: #475569;

  --border-subtle: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.14);
  --border-strong: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.26);
  --border-light-mode: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.1);
  --border-accent: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.45);

  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 68px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --shadow-elevated: 0 24px 60px rgba(3, 9, 20, 0.55);
  --shadow-light: 0 18px 40px rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.07);
  --transition-fast: 180ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 360ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 80px;
  }
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
  color: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

/* WCAG 2.2 AA Focus Indicators */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-light :focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: -100px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT & ARCHITECTURAL BACKGROUNDS
   ========================================================================== */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 40px;
  }
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .section {
    padding: 86px 0;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .section {
    padding: 114px 0;
  }
}

.section-navy {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy);
}

.section-graphite {
  background-color: var(--bg-graphite);
}

.section-light {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--ink-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light-mode);
}

.arch-grid-bg {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
}

.arch-grid-light {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
}

.section-light .eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.h1-hero {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.h2-section {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.3vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.h3-card {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--slate-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.section-light .lead-text {
  color: #1e293b;
}

.body-text {
  color: var(--slate-grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

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

.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-header-split {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  align-items: end;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .section-header-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */

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

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-sm svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.28);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.42);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.72);
  color: var(--off-white);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background-color: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-light .btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-dark);
  border-color: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.25);
}

.section-light .btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  background-color: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.05);
}

.btn-sm {
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-arrow svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-arrow:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.link-arrow:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.section-light .link-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.section-light .link-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--ink-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & MEGA DROPDOWN NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.header-inner {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-wordmark-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.brand-wordmark-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.desktop-nav {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link,
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate-light);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-dropdown-trigger:hover,
.nav-link.is-active,
.nav-dropdown-trigger.is-active {
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.08);
}

.nav-link.is-active::after,
.nav-dropdown-trigger.is-active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.chevron-icon {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item.is-open .chevron-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mega Dropdown Panel */
.dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  width: 680px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
  background: var(--bg-graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item.is-open .dropdown-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.dropdown-header-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
}

.dropdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.dropdown-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.3);
}

.dropdown-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.dropdown-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--off-white);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.dropdown-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.header-cta-desktop {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-cta-desktop {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* Mobile Menu Button & Drawer */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--off-white);
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 24px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  display: block;
}

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

.mobile-nav-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.mobile-sublist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0 0 14px 12px;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mobile-sublink {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.mobile-sublink:hover {
  background: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & TOPOLOGY ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 46px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 68px 0 82px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 92px 0 102px;
  }
}

.hero-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 720px;
  height: 720px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.07) 38%, rgba(8, 20, 38, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ambientDrift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes ambientDrift {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-28px, 18px, 0) scale(1.06); }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 38px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
    gap: 54px;
  }
}

.hero-subheadline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.42rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.hero-emphasis {
  margin: 22px 0 30px;
  padding-left: 16px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

/* Architectural Topology Card */
.topology-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.94), rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.97));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .topology-frame {
    padding: 22px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .topology-frame {
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

.topology-frame:hover {
  border-color: rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(3, 9, 20, 0.65), 0 0 32px rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.14);
}

.topology-frame > svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.topology-topbar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .topology-topbar {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

.status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.28);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-cyan);
  animation: pulseDot 2.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.data-flow-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 6 8;
  animation: flowDash 18s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes flowDash {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -280;
  }
}

.topology-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

@media (min-width: 460px) {
  .topology-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 16px;
  }
}

.topology-metric {
  background: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 12px;
}

.topology-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
}

.topology-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--off-white);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Hero Supporting Highlights Strip */
.hero-highlights {
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

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

.icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-light .icon-box {
  background: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.24);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.icon-box svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--off-white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.highlight-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOME INTRODUCTION SPLIT
   ========================================================================== */

.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 64px;
  }
}

.statement-callout {
  padding: 28px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--ink-dark);
  color: var(--off-white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.statement-callout-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.arch-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.arch-matrix-cell {
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light-mode);
}

.arch-matrix-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.arch-matrix-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink-dark);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOLUTIONS ECOSYSTEM CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1120px) {
  .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.solution-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(3, 9, 20, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.2);
}

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

.solution-index {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--accent-cyan-soft);
}

.solution-tagline {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.solution-capability-preview {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 18px 0 0;
  margin: 18px 0 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.solution-capability-preview li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--slate-light);
}

.solution-capability-preview li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Detailed Solution Blocks on /solutions */
.solution-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 44px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  align-items: start;
}

.solution-row:first-child {
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .solution-row {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
}

.capability-grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .capability-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.capability-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.capability-check {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.scope-note {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  background: rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.06);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY VERTA GLOBAL (6 PILLARS)
   ========================================================================== */

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  padding: 28px;
  background: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW WE WORK (4-PHASE PROCESS)
   ========================================================================== */

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.section-light .step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--border-light-mode);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-light .step-number {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.step-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SOLUTIONS IN ACTION (SCENARIOS & FILTERS)
   ========================================================================== */

.scenario-badge-banner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.28);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate-light);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.scenario-badge-banner svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.filter-btn {
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.7);
  color: var(--slate-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.filter-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.scenarios-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

.scenario-card {
  background: var(--bg-graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scenario-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .scenario-card {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.scenario-card[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.scenario-solution-box {
  background: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 22px;
}

.scenario-solution-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.tag-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.1);
  color: var(--slate-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.16);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

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

.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.45);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 58px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-icon svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-panel {
  padding: 0 22px 20px;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-panel[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HEROES & BREADCRUMBS (SUBPAGES)
   ========================================================================== */

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 68px 0 76px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a182e 0%, var(--bg-navy) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

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

.breadcrumb-sep {
  opacity: 0.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE & FORM
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 44px;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
}

.info-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.info-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.info-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.form-card {
  background: var(--bg-graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-card {
    padding: 40px;
  }
}

.form-grid-two {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-grid-two {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--off-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-required {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.85);
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 136px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-select option {
  background-color: #0c1b33;
  color: #F5F7FB;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.6);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.22);
}

.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-select.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: #f87171;
}

.field-error {
  display: block;
  color: #fca5a5;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
  min-height: 18px;
}

.form-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 8px 0 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
}

.form-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  accent-color: var(--accent-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-consent a {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Honeypot anti-spam field */
.hp-trap {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.form-confirmation {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.45);
  text-align: center;
}

.form-confirmation[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLOSING CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */

.closing-banner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px 32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.25), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1f3c 0%, #111827 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .closing-banner {
    padding: 68px 64px;
  }
}

.closing-banner-inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background: #050d1a;
  padding: 76px 0 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--slate-grey);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 52px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.75fr 1.1fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--off-white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ========================================================================== */

.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  max-width: 540px;
  z-index: 1200;
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.cookie-banner[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION
   ========================================================================== */

.legal-doc-switcher {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.legal-doc-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-light);
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.legal-doc-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.legal-doc-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.legal-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .legal-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .legal-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.legal-meta-card {
  background: var(--bg-graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

.legal-meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.legal-meta-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .legal-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 280px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 52px;
  }
}

.legal-toc {
  background: var(--bg-graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .legal-toc {
    position: sticky;
    top: 102px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 124px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
}

.legal-toc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.legal-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.legal-toc-list a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--slate-grey);
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.legal-toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.prose-legal {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.prose-legal h2 {
  font-size: 1.42rem;
  margin: 44px 0 14px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--off-white);
  scroll-margin-top: 104px;
}

.prose-legal h2:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: none;
}

.prose-legal h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  margin: 22px 0 10px;
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.prose-legal p,
.prose-legal li {
  color: var(--slate-light);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.prose-legal ul,
.prose-legal ol {
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}

.prose-legal li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.prose-legal strong {
  color: var(--off-white);
}

.prose-legal a {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.prose-legal a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.prose-legal code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.legal-callout {
  margin: 22px 0;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-blue);
  background: rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.legal-callout p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.legal-table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-graphite);
}

.legal-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 600px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.legal-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.85);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
}

.legal-table td {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--slate-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.legal-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SVG TOPOLOGY ANIMATIONS & INTERACTIVE SPOTLIGHT
   ========================================================================== */

.svg-orbit-cw {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: svgSpinCW 38s linear infinite;
}

.svg-orbit-ccw {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: svgSpinCCW 48s linear infinite;
}

.svg-radar-sweep {
  transform-origin: 260px 175px;
  animation: svgSpinCW 8.5s linear infinite;
}

.svg-float {
  animation: svgFloatY 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.svg-float-delayed {
  animation: svgFloatY 5.4s ease-in-out 1.4s infinite;
}

.svg-pulse-ring {
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  animation: svgPulseExpand 3.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) infinite;
}

.svg-wave-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 14 8;
  animation: flowDash 9s linear infinite;
}

.svg-blink {
  animation: pulseDot 2.1s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.svg-blink-alt {
  animation: pulseDot 2.7s ease-in-out 0.9s infinite;
}

@keyframes svgSpinCW {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes svgSpinCCW {
  from { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

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

@keyframes svgPulseExpand {
  0% { transform: scale(0.88); opacity: 0.65; }
  75% { transform: scale(1.16); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.16); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Process Pipeline Schematic Frame */
.pipeline-schematic {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.96), rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.98));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-light .pipeline-schematic {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0c1b33 0%, #081426 100%);
  border-color: rgba(8, 20, 38, 0.22);
}

.pipeline-schematic > svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Interactive Card Spotlight Sheen on Pointer Devices */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .solution-card,
  .pillar-card,
  .step-card,
  .scenario-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .solution-card::after,
  .pillar-card::after,
  .scenario-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
      420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
      rgba(93, 222, 234, 0.09),
      rgba(54, 123, 255, 0.04) 40%,
      transparent 72%
    );
    transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
  }

  .solution-card:hover::after,
  .pillar-card:hover::after,
  .scenario-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .pillar-card,
  .step-card,
  .scenario-card {
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  }

  .pillar-card:hover,
  .step-card:hover,
  .scenario-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL MULTI-DEVICE RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS (320px — 1440px+)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 46px 0 58px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .h1-hero {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7.2vw, 2.55rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
  }

  .h2-section {
    font-size: clamp(1.52rem, 5.8vw, 2.05rem);
  }

  .section-header,
  .section-header-split {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .hero-highlights {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* Prevent iOS Safari input auto-zoom on focus (<16px triggers zoom) */
  .form-input,
  .form-select,
  .form-textarea {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .solution-card,
  .pillar-card,
  .step-card,
  .scenario-card,
  .contact-info-card,
  .form-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .closing-banner {
    padding: 38px 22px;
  }

  .faq-trigger {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  .faq-panel {
    padding: 0 18px 18px;
  }

  .filter-tabs {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .filter-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding: 56px 0 30px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    gap: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .footer-legal-links {
    gap: 12px 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .arch-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .statement-callout {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }

  .statement-callout-quote {
    font-size: 1.14rem;
  }

  .scenario-badge-banner {
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .cookie-banner {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .cookie-actions .btn {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL (WITH STAGGER CASCADE) & REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================================== */

.js-ready .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition:
    opacity 560ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--reveal-delay, 0ms),
    transform 560ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
}

.js-ready .reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
  .js-ready .reveal,
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .hero-ambient,
  .status-dot,
  .data-flow-line,
  .svg-orbit-cw,
  .svg-orbit-ccw,
  .svg-radar-sweep,
  .svg-float,
  .svg-float-delayed,
  .svg-pulse-ring,
  .svg-wave-line,
  .svg-blink,
  .svg-blink-alt {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}