/* ==========================================================================
       ZIENSYS DESIGN SYSTEM (LESSE ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT)
       ========================================================================== */
    :root {
      /* Default Light Theme variables for remaining sections */
      --bg-dark: #ffffff;
      --bg-card: #ffffff;
      --bg-card-hover: #f9f9fb;
      --accent: #000000;
      --accent-muted: #666666;
      --text-primary: #1a1a1a;
      --text-secondary: #555555;
      --border-flat: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      --border-bright: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      
      --font-display: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
      --font-mono: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
      
      --space-xxs: 4px;
      --space-xs: 8px;
      --space-sm: 16px;
      --space-md: 24px;
      --space-lg: 40px;
      --space-xl: 64px;
      --space-xxl: 120px;
      
      --transition-smooth: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      --transition-fast: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    * {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      background-color: #000000;
    }

    body {
      background-color: #000000;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      line-height: 1.5;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4 {
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

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

    ul {
      list-style: none;
    }

    /* Clean Structural Grid Background Overlay */
    .structural-grid-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-image: 
        linear-gradient(var(--border-flat) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border-flat) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 100px 100px;
      background-position: center center;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* Core Architectural Container System */
    .container {
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .section-spacing {
      padding: var(--space-xxl) 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-flat);
    }

    .section-header {
      margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
      max-width: 800px;
    }

    .section-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--accent-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: var(--space-xs);
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .section-desc {
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      max-width: 700px;
    }

    /* Hardware Accelerated 3D Perspective Context */
    .perspective-context {
      perspective: 1200px;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
    }

    /* High-Performance 3D Reveal Animations */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(40px) rotateX(4deg);
      transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      will-change: transform, opacity;
    }

    .reveal.active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0deg);
    }

    .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

    /* ==========================================================================
       HEADER & NAVIGATION LAYER (FLOATING CAPSULE & MEGAMENU Dropdown)
       ========================================================================== */
    .navbar {
      /* Explicit Dark Theme variables for black navbar capsule */
      --accent: #ffffff;
      --accent-muted: #888888;
      --text-primary: #f5f5f7;
      --text-secondary: #a1a1a6;
      --border-flat: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      --border-bright: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
      background: transparent;
      transition: padding var(--transition-smooth);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .navbar.scrolled {
      padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    }

    .nav-container {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center; /* Center the capsule geometrically */
      align-items: center;
      pointer-events: none;
      position: relative; /* Establish absolute positioning context */
    }

    /* Top Absolute Header for Logo and Contact button (Scrolls away) */
    .top-brand-bar {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 1001;
      padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
      background: transparent;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .top-brand-container {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      pointer-events: none;
      height: 54px; /* Matches the nav capsule height perfectly for alignment */
      position: relative;
    }

    .logo {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      color: var(--accent);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: var(--space-xs);
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .logo-square {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      background-color: var(--accent);
    }

    /* SVG Drawn Logo Classes */
    .brand-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px; 
      text-decoration: none;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .ziensys-svg {
      height: 20px; /* Matches 1.25rem font-size of original logo */
      width: auto;
      fill: none;
    }

    .draw-letter {
      stroke: url(#brand-gradient); 
      stroke-width: 3; 
      stroke-linecap: round; 
      stroke-linejoin: round;
      fill: none;
      animation: dashArray 2s ease-in-out infinite, dashOffset 2s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes dashArray {
      0% { stroke-dasharray: 0 1 359 0; }
      50% { stroke-dasharray: 0 359 1 0; }
      100% { stroke-dasharray: 359 1 0 0; }
    }

    @keyframes dashOffset {
      0% { stroke-dashoffset: 365; }
      100% { stroke-dashoffset: 5; }
    }

    .logo-accent-square {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      background-color: #7C3AED; 
      opacity: 0;
      animation: popIn 0.3s ease-out 2.5s forwards; 
    }

    @keyframes popIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    }

    /* Centered Pill Capsule */
    .nav-capsule {
      background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.75);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 999px;
      padding: 6px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .nav-menu {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .nav-item {
      position: relative;
    }

    .nav-link {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      padding: 10px 24px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active-link {
      color: var(--accent);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    /* Active Pill Dropdown bridge */
    .nav-item-dropdown {
      position: relative;
    }

    .nav-item-dropdown::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 100%;
      left: -20px;
      right: -20px;
      height: 24px;
    }

    /* Megamenu layout dropdown matching reference image (White Glassmorphic Borders, Highly Opaque Background) */
    .megamenu-dropdown {
      position: absolute;
      top: calc(100% + 12px);
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
      width: 780px;
      background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.98);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 24px;
      box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 
        inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
      z-index: 1001;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.4s;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

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

    .megamenu-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    /* Services cells styling matching user reference */
    .megamenu-cell {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 18px 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .megamenu-cell::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, transparent 80%);
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .megamenu-cell:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
    }

    .megamenu-cell:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .megamenu-cell-left {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .megamenu-cell-icon {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--accent-muted);
      transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .megamenu-cell:hover .megamenu-cell-icon {
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .megamenu-cell-title {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: var(--text-primary);
    }

    .megamenu-cell-badge {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      opacity: 0.5;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .megamenu-cell:hover .megamenu-cell-badge {
      opacity: 0.8;
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    /* Right hand side action button */
    .nav-contact-link {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      pointer-events: auto;
      transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .nav-contact-link:hover {
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      width: 24px;
      height: 14px;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 110;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .hamburger span {
      width: 100%;
      height: 1px;
      background-color: var(--accent);
      transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

    .mobile-menu-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      right: -100%;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100vh;
      background-color: #000000; /* Explicitly black mobile overlay menu */
      z-index: 105;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: var(--space-lg);
      transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .mobile-menu-overlay.open { right: 0; }
    .mobile-menu-overlay .nav-link { font-size: 1.5rem; }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION 1: HERO / THE LANDING WINDOW (EXPLICIT BLACK BACKGROUND)
       ========================================================================== */
    .hero {
      /* Dynamic light/indigo variables for Hero section dashboard backdrop */
      --accent: #0f172a;
      --accent-muted: #64748b;
      --text-primary: #0f172a;
      --text-secondary: #475569;
      --border-flat: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
      --border-bright: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2);

      background-color: #faf9fb;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 140px 0 60px 0;
      box-sizing: border-box;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-flat);
    }

    .hero-content {
      width: 96%;
      max-width: 1750px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-grid-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 100px 100px;
      background-position: center center;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* Floating Dashboard Card and Layered Glass Stack styles are appended below in custom CSS block */

    .hero-tag {
      border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
      padding: var(--space-xxs) var(--space-sm);
      color: var(--accent);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: var(--space-xs);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.0;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .hero-title span.editorial-italics {
      font-weight: 300;
      font-style: italic;
      text-transform: lowercase;
      display: block;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
    }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      max-width: 750px;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    .btn-group {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    /* Editorial Solid Block Buttons */
    .btn {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition-fast);
      position: relative;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    }

    .btn-primary {
      background-color: var(--accent);
      color: var(--bg-dark);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      background-color: var(--bg-dark);
      color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-secondary {
      border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .btn-secondary:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Architectural Down Line Asset */
    .scroll-indicator {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: var(--space-lg);
      right: var(--space-lg);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-end;
      gap: var(--space-sm);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    }

    .scroll-line {
      width: 1px;
      height: 60px;
      background: var(--border-flat);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .scroll-line::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 30px;
      background: var(--accent);
      animation: scroll-drop 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    @keyframes scroll-drop {
      0% { transform: translateY(-100%); }
      80%, 100% { transform: translateY(200%); }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION 2: EXECUTIVE VISION
       ========================================================================== */
    .vision-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
      gap: var(--space-xl);
      align-items: center;
    }

    .vision-quote p {
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      line-height: 1.3;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .vision-author {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }

    .vision-name {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .vision-title {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      margin-top: var(--space-xxs);
    }

    .vision-body {
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      margin-top: var(--space-lg);
      padding-top: var(--space-lg);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-flat);
    }

    /* High-End 3D Interactive Container Layer */
    .interactive-3d-frame {
      width: 100%;
      height: 480px;
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-flat);
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth);
      will-change: transform;
    }

    .interactive-3d-frame:hover {
      border-color: var(--border-bright);
    }

    .interactive-3d-frame svg {
      width: 75%;
      height: auto;
      transform: translateZ(50px) scale(0.95);
      transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION 3: CORE CAPABILITIES (3D GRID ENGINE)
       ========================================================================== */
    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .service-card {
      background-color: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-flat);
      padding: var(--space-lg);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      height: 400px;
      position: relative;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), background-color var(--transition-smooth);
      will-change: transform;
    }

    .service-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--border-bright);
      background-color: var(--bg-card-hover);
    }

    .service-header {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
      transform: translateZ(30px);
    }

    .service-icon {
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .service-number {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--accent-muted);
    }

    .service-card-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
      transform: translateZ(40px);
    }

    .service-list {
      margin-top: auto;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: var(--space-sm);
      transform: translateZ(20px);
    }

    .service-item {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION 4: CASE STUDIES (PREMIUM PASTEL LILAC BENTO GRID)
       ========================================================================== */
    .cases-section {
      background-color: #f5f2fc !important; /* Soft premium lilac background */
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.07) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px) !important;
      background-size: 32px 32px !important;
      background-position: center center !important;
      color: #0f172a !important;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cases-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 15%;
      right: 5%;
      width: 500px;
      height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.04) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.03) 100%);
      filter: blur(100px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .cases-header-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
      gap: var(--space-xl);
      align-items: flex-end;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
      padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .cases-capsule-tag {
      background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
      color: var(--brand-primary);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 99px;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .cases-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.15;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      color: #0f172a;
      margin: 0;
      text-transform: none;
    }

    .cases-desc {
      color: #475569;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .cases-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 30px;
    }

    .cases-premium-card {
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 32px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      min-height: 540px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.02);
      transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      box-sizing: border-box;
      border: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.05);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    .card-theme-lilac {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eae5f9 0%, #ebe7f7 100%);
      color: #0f172a;
      border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
    }

    .card-theme-dark {
      background: #000000;
      color: #ffffff;
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .cases-premium-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
    }

    .card-theme-lilac:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12);
      border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2);
    }

    .card-theme-dark:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    }

    .cases-card-header {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
      transform: translateZ(30px);
    }

    .cases-card-title-group {
      flex: 1;
      padding-right: 12px;
    }

    .cases-card-meta {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .card-theme-lilac .cases-card-meta {
      color: var(--brand-primary);
    }

    .card-theme-dark .cases-card-meta {
      color: var(--brand-secondary);
    }

    .cases-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin: 0;
      text-transform: none;
      line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .cases-card-arrow-wrap {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .card-theme-lilac .cases-card-arrow-wrap {
      background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
      color: var(--brand-primary);
    }

    .card-theme-dark .cases-card-arrow-wrap {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    .cases-premium-card:hover .cases-card-arrow-wrap {
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    .card-theme-lilac:hover .cases-card-arrow-wrap {
      background: var(--brand-primary);
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    .card-theme-dark:hover .cases-card-arrow-wrap {
      background: var(--brand-secondary);
      color: #000000;
    }

    .cases-card-body {
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
      transform: translateZ(20px);
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .cases-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .card-theme-lilac .cases-card-desc {
      color: #334155;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .card-theme-dark .cases-card-desc {
      color: #cbd5e1;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .cases-card-metric-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 99px;
      width: fit-content;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
      margin-top: 14px;
    }

    .card-theme-dark .cases-card-metric-badge {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .cases-metric-dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .card-theme-lilac .cases-metric-dot {
      background-color: var(--brand-primary);
    }

    .card-theme-dark .cases-metric-dot {
      background-color: var(--brand-secondary);
    }

    .cases-metric-text {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .card-theme-lilac .cases-metric-text {
      color: #1e293b;
    }

    .card-theme-dark .cases-metric-text {
      color: #f1f5f9;
    }

    .cases-card-image-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      height: 200px;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-top: auto;
      transform: translateZ(10px);
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    }

    .card-theme-dark .cases-card-image-wrap {
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .cases-card-image-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .cases-premium-card:hover .cases-card-image-wrap img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .cases-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
      }
      .cases-header-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        align-items: flex-start;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .cases-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .cases-premium-card {
        min-height: auto;
      }
      .cases-card-image-wrap {
        height: 180px;
      }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION 5: THE TEAM FRAME (VERTICAL PORTRAIT BLUEPRINT ACCENTS)
       ========================================================================== */
    .team-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) !important;
      gap: 30px;
      width: 100%;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .team-premium-card {
      position: relative;
      height: 440px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #120f26 0%, #0d0c1d 100%);
      border-radius: 80px 16px 16px 16px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12);
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    .team-premium-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--brand-primary);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.18);
      transform: translateY(-8px);
    }

    /* Tall Vertical Left Accent block inspired by the red block in mockup */
    .team-premium-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 70px;
      height: 78%;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-primary) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4) 100%);
      border-radius: 80px 0 0 0;
      z-index: 3; /* Placed above the portrait layer to cleanly clip its background */
      transition: background var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .team-premium-card:hover::before {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-accent) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.6) 100%);
    }

    /* Rotated Outlined Role Text running vertically on the left edge */
    .team-card-vertical-text {
      position: absolute;
      top: 40px;
      left: 20px;
      z-index: 4; /* Floats above the left accent strip */
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); /* Solid semi-transparent white for high visibility */
      writing-mode: vertical-rl;
      text-orientation: mixed;
      transform: rotate(180deg);
      letter-spacing: 5px;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .team-premium-card:hover .team-card-vertical-text {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* Bright high-contrast white on hover */
    }

    /* Portrait Image Layer */
    .team-card-portrait-wrap {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      z-index: 1; /* Placed at the base layer so the left strip clips its solid background */
      pointer-events: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .team-card-portrait-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover; /* Cover the card to prevent grey box outlines or empty letterboxing */
      object-position: center top;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .team-premium-card:hover .team-card-portrait-wrap img {
      transform: scale(1.04) translate3d(2px, 0, 0);
    }

    /* Gradient Mask Fading Portrait at chest level */
    .team-card-fade-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 60%;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f0d23 0%, rgba(15, 13, 35, 0.95) 15%, rgba(15, 13, 35, 0) 100%);
      z-index: 2; /* Sits directly on top of the portrait to fade chest contours */
      transition: background 0.4s ease;
    }

    .team-premium-card:hover .team-card-fade-overlay {
      background: linear-gradient(to top, #14112c 0%, rgba(20, 17, 44, 0.95) 20%, rgba(20, 17, 44, 0) 100%);
    }

    /* Solid bottom banner containing Name & Role */
    .team-card-banner {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-primary) 0%, var(--brand-accent) 100%);
      padding: 22px 26px;
      z-index: 5;
      box-sizing: border-box;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      transition: background 0.4s ease;
    }

    .team-premium-card:hover .team-card-banner {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-primary-hover) 0%, var(--brand-primary) 100%);
    }

    .team-card-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #ffffff;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      text-transform: none;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .team-card-role {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--brand-secondary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      display: block;
    }

    .team-premium-card:hover .team-card-role {
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 24px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .team-premium-card {
        height: 400px;
        border-radius: 60px 16px 16px 16px;
      }
      .team-premium-card::before {
        width: 60px;
        border-radius: 60px 0 0 0;
      }
      .team-card-vertical-text {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        top: 30px;
        left: 18px;
      }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION 6: FORM & STRUCTURAL FOOTER
       ========================================================================== */
    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
      gap: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .contact-info {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .contact-details {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: var(--space-md);
      margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
    }

    .contact-detail-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .contact-icon {
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .contact-text-title {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }

    .contact-text-value {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      margin-top: var(--space-xxs);
    }

    .contact-text-value a:hover {
      color: var(--accent);
      text-decoration: underline;
    }

    .contact-form-container {
      background-color: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-flat);
      padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .form-title {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .form-group-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .form-label {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--accent-muted);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }

    /* Fine Line Inputs */
    .form-control {
      width: 100%;
      background-color: transparent;
      border: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-flat);
      padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      border-radius: 0;
      transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .form-control:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }

    textarea.form-control {
      min-height: 100px;
      resize: none;
    }

    select.form-control {
      appearance: none;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23888888' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      background-position: right center;
      background-size: 14px;
    }

    .form-submit-btn {
      width: 100%;
      padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      background-color: var(--accent);
      color: var(--bg-dark);
      cursor: pointer;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
      transition: var(--transition-fast);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: var(--space-sm);
      margin-top: var(--space-md);
    }

    .form-submit-btn:hover {
      background-color: var(--bg-dark);
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: var(--space-md);
      color: var(--accent-muted);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    }

    .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

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

    /* Minimal Floating Controls */
    .back-to-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: var(--space-lg);
      right: var(--space-lg);
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-flat);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--accent);
      cursor: pointer;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition-fast);
      z-index: 99;
    }

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

    .back-to-top:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       MEDIA BREAKPOINTS
       ========================================================================== */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .services-grid, .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .case-card, .case-card.alternate { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .case-diagram { border-left: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-flat); }
      .case-card.alternate .case-diagram { border-right: none; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      :root {
        --space-xl: 40px;
        --space-xxl: 80px;
      }
      .container { padding: 0 var(--space-md); }
      .hamburger {
        display: flex;
        position: absolute;
        right: var(--space-md);
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
      }
      .nav-menu { display: none; }
      .nav-contact-link { display: none !important; }
      .vision-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .interactive-3d-frame { height: 320px; }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       LUXURY INTERACTIVE ANIMATIONS (Tresmares Capital Parity)
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Word Rise/Stagger Animation */
    .word-stagger {
      overflow: hidden;
      display: inline-block;
      vertical-align: bottom;
    }
    .word-stagger span {
      display: inline-block;
      transform: translateY(100%);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: word-rise 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    }
    @keyframes word-rise {
      to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

    /* Custom Luxury Mouse Follower with Auto-Inversion difference engine */
    .custom-cursor {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background-color: #ffffff; /* Explicitly white for mix-blend-mode to invert correctly */
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
      mix-blend-mode: difference; /* Inverts color over light/dark boundaries automatically! */
      opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .custom-cursor-follower {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 28px;
      height: 28px;
      border: 1px solid #ffffff; /* Explicitly white border for mix-blend-mode inversion */
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9998;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: transform 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
      mix-blend-mode: difference; /* Inverts color over light/dark boundaries automatically! */
      opacity: 0;
    }

    /* Active states when hovering links */
    .custom-cursor.hovering {
      width: 3px;
      height: 3px;
    }
    .custom-cursor-follower.hovering {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    @media (pointer: coarse) {
      .custom-cursor, .custom-cursor-follower { display: none; }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       EXPLICIT LIGHT THEME SVG & COMPONENT OVERRIDES
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Dynamic grid overrides for remaining light sections */
    .section-spacing {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      color: #1a1a1a;
    }
    .section-spacing:nth-of-type(even) {
      background-color: #fcfcfd; /* Elegant alternating section background */
    }

    /* SVG shapes flip automatically in light theme sections */
    .perspective-context svg circle[stroke*="rgba(255,255,255"] { stroke: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important; }
    .perspective-context svg line[stroke*="rgba(255,255,255"] { stroke: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important; }
    .perspective-context svg rect[fill="var(--bg-dark)"] { fill: #ffffff !important; }
    .perspective-context svg circle[fill="var(--bg-dark)"] { fill: #ffffff !important; }
    .perspective-context svg polygon[fill="var(--bg-dark)"] { fill: #ffffff !important; }
    .perspective-context svg g[stroke="var(--accent)"] { stroke: #000000 !important; }
    .perspective-context svg circle[stroke="var(--accent)"] { stroke: #000000 !important; }

    /* Case diagrams light style override */
    .case-diagram {
      background-color: #f7f7f9 !important;
    }
    .case-diagram::before {
      background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
    }
    .case-svg circle[stroke*="rgba(255,255,255,0.1)"] { stroke: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important; }
    .case-svg circle[stroke*="rgba(255,255,255,0.15)"] { stroke: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important; }
    .case-svg path[stroke="var(--accent)"] { stroke: #000000 !important; }
    .case-svg g[stroke="var(--accent-cyan)"] { stroke: #1a1a1a !important; }
    .case-svg circle[fill="var(--accent-cyan)"] { fill: #000000 !important; }
    .case-svg path[stroke="var(--accent-cyan)"] { stroke: #000000 !important; }
    
    /* Team Avatars light styling */
    .team-avatar {
      background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
    }
    .team-avatar svg circle[stroke="var(--accent)"] { stroke: #000000 !important; }
    .team-avatar svg path[stroke="var(--accent)"] { stroke: #000000 !important; }
    .team-avatar svg line[stroke*="rgba(255,255,255"] { stroke: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important; }
    .team-avatar svg rect[fill="var(--bg-dark)"] { fill: #ffffff !important; }
    .team-avatar svg circle[fill="var(--bg-dark)"] { fill: #ffffff !important; }
    .team-avatar svg circle[stroke="var(--accent-violet)"] { stroke: #333333 !important; }
    .team-avatar svg path[stroke="var(--accent-violet)"] { stroke: #333333 !important; }
    .team-avatar svg line[stroke="var(--accent-violet)"] { stroke: #333333 !important; }
    .team-avatar svg rect[fill="var(--accent-violet)"] { fill: #e5e7eb !important; }
    .team-avatar svg circle[fill="var(--accent-violet)"] { fill: #333333 !important; }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION 6: PREMIUM CONTACT CARD & CURVED DUAL FOOTER UI
       ========================================================================== *    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION 6: PREMIUM DARK CONTACT SECTION WITH INTENSITY GRADIENT
       ========================================================================== */
    .contact-premium-section {
      background-color: #000000 !important;
      color: #ffffff !important;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: var(--space-xxl) 0;
      z-index: 5;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Hairline divider from team */
    }

    /* Faint Glow Overlay Text "CONTACT" in background */
    .contact-bg-text-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      top: 5%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 12rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: transparent;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
      white-space: nowrap;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      mix-blend-mode: screen;
    }

    /* Giant Faint Radial Glow behind the text */
    .contact-premium-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -20%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 800px;
      height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.22) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 50%, transparent 100%);
      filter: blur(80px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .contact-premium-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
      align-items: center;
      max-width: 1100px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .contact-premium-left {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .contact-capsule-tag {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      color: #ffffff;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 99px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: var(--space-xs);
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .contact-premium-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #ffffff;
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
      text-transform: none;
    }

    .contact-premium-desc {
      color: #a1a1a6;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      max-width: 480px;
    }

    /* Contact Cards Stack */
    .contact-info-stack {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 460px;
    }

    .contact-info-card {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 16px 24px;
      transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .contact-info-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .contact-info-icon-wrap {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #ffffff;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      margin-right: 18px;
      transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .contact-info-card:hover .contact-info-icon-wrap {
      background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
      border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
    }

    .contact-info-details {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .contact-info-title {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #86868b;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .contact-info-val {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    .contact-info-arrow {
      width: 28px;
      height: 28px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #86868b;
      transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .contact-info-card:hover .contact-info-arrow {
      background: #ffffff;
      color: #000000;
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    /* Glassmorphic Form on Right */
    .contact-premium-right {
      width: 100%;
    }

    .contact-glass-form {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 40px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .form-input-group {
      width: 100%;
    }

    .contact-glass-control {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 16px 20px;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: #ffffff;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .contact-glass-control::placeholder {
      color: #86868b;
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .contact-glass-control:focus {
      outline: none;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border-color: var(--brand-accent);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    }

    textarea.contact-glass-control {
      min-height: 140px;
      resize: none;
    }

    .contact-glass-submit {
      width: 100%;
      background: #ffffff;
      color: #000000;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 16px 36px;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .contact-glass-submit:hover {
      background: #f5f5f7;
      transform: translateY(-1px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .contact-premium-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }
      .contact-premium-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
      }
      .contact-info-stack {
        max-width: 100%;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .contact-glass-form {
        padding: 24px;
        border-radius: 18px;
      }
      .contact-glass-control {
        padding: 14px 16px;
      }
    }

    /* Solid Black Curved Footer Block */
    .footer {
      background-color: #000000;
      border-top-left-radius: 0 !important; /* Curves removed since backgrounds merge flawlessly */
      border-top-right-radius: 0 !important;
      padding: 80px 0 40px 0 !important; /* Shorter padding because sections merge */
      color: #ffffff;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Sophisticated modern hairline divider */
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 0.9fr;
      gap: var(--space-xl);
      margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .footer-brand-col {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      min-height: 220px;
    }

    .footer-col-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #5f6271;
      text-transform: none;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .footer-links-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer-links-list a {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: #8a8fa3;
      transition: color var(--transition-fast);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .footer-links-list a:hover {
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    .footer-social-box {
      background: #0b0c10;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 16px 20px;
      width: fit-content;
      min-width: 200px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .footer-social-title {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: #5f6271;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .footer-social-icons {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .footer-social-icons a {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #8a8fa3;
      transition: var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .footer-social-icons a:hover {
      border-color: #ffffff;
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    .footer-bottom-bar {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding-top: 32px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: var(--space-md);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .footer-bottom-links a:hover {
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    @media (max-width: 960px) {
      .contact-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 40px;
      }
      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
      }
      .footer-brand-col {
        min-height: auto;
        gap: var(--space-md);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 550px) {
      .contact-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        border-radius: 20px;
      }
      .contact-card-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       ZIENSYS LUXURY BRAND COLOR SYSTEM & REDESIGNS
       ========================================================================== */
    :root {
      --brand-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
      --brand-gradient-btn: linear-gradient(90deg, #2327ce 0%, #685beb 100%);
      --brand-gradient-btn-hover: linear-gradient(90deg, #1b1fac 0%, #5143db 100%);
      --brand-primary: #4f46e5;
      --brand-primary-hover: #4338ca;
      --brand-secondary: #38bdf8;
      --brand-accent: #6366f1;
      --brand-accent-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
      --brand-accent-border: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       ZIENSYS COHESIVE DYNAMIC BACKGROUND UI SYSTEM
       ========================================================================== */
    .vision-section {
      position: relative;
      background-color: #ffffff !important;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.07) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px) !important;
      background-size: 32px 32px !important;
      background-position: center center !important;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .vision-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -15%;
      right: -10%;
      width: 600px;
      height: 600px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04) 100%);
      filter: blur(100px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .services-section {
      position: relative;
      background-color: #fafbfc !important;
      background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.02) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px), 
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.02) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px) !important;
      background-size: 48px 48px !important;
      color: #1a1a1a !important;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .services-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -15%;
      left: -10%;
      width: 550px;
      height: 550px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.03) 100%);
      filter: blur(100px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .team-section {
      position: relative;
      background-color: #ffffff !important;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px) !important;
      background-size: 32px 32px !important;
      background-position: center center !important;
      color: #1a1a1a !important;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .team-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -10%;
      right: -8%;
      width: 520px;
      height: 520px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.05) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.03) 100%);
      filter: blur(90px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       REDESIGNED ABOUT US SECTION (THE COLLAGE & STYLING)
       ========================================================================== */
    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
      gap: var(--space-xl);
      align-items: center;
    }

    .about-collage {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      position: relative;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .about-collage-col-left {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      width: 56%;
    }

    .about-collage-col-right {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      width: 44%;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .collage-img-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      position: relative;
      transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .collage-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .collage-img-wrap:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .about-img-group-container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .about-img-group {
      aspect-ratio: 1.15 / 1;
      border-radius: 120px 24px 24px 24px;
    }

    .about-img-group-bg-decor {
      position: absolute;
      top: -12px;
      left: -12px;
      width: 56%;
      aspect-ratio: 1.15 / 1;
      background: var(--brand-gradient);
      border-radius: 130px 30px 30px 30px;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .about-img-woman {
      aspect-ratio: 1.25 / 1;
      border-radius: 24px 24px 24px 24px;
    }

    .about-img-man {
      aspect-ratio: 0.72 / 1;
      border-radius: 24px 120px 24px 24px;
    }

    .about-img-meeting {
      aspect-ratio: 1.25 / 1;
      border-radius: 24px 24px 120px 24px;
    }



    /* Rotating Circular Badge */
    .about-badge {
      position: absolute;
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--brand-gradient);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 20;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);
      top: 50%;
      left: 56%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .about-badge:hover {
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.5);
    }

    .badge-ring {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      animation: spin 18s linear infinite;
    }

    .badge-ring text {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 8px;
      font-weight: 800;
      fill: #ffffff;
      letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    }

    .badge-arrow {
      position: absolute;
      color: #ffffff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

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

    /* Visual Headers */
    .about-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--brand-primary);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .blue-slashes {
      color: var(--brand-primary);
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-right: 6px;
    }

    .about-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      color: #0f172a;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
      line-height: 1.15;
      text-transform: none;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    }

    .highlight-blue {
      color: var(--brand-primary);
    }

    /* Stats & Signature */
    .about-stats-row {
      display: flex;
      gap: 40px;
      margin: 40px 0;
      padding-top: 30px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .about-stat-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .about-stat-num {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--brand-primary);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
    }

    .about-stat-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: #64748b;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .about-signature-area {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .about-signature-text {
      font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      color: #0f172a;
      line-height: 0.9;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      transform: rotate(-3deg);
      display: inline-block;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .about-signature-sub {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: #64748b;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       REDESIGNED SERVICES SECTION
       ========================================================================== */
    .services-header-row {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: flex-end;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .services-pill-btn {
      background: var(--brand-gradient-btn);
      color: #ffffff;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 14px 28px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      border: none;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(35, 39, 206, 0.2);
      transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .services-pill-btn:hover {
      background: var(--brand-gradient-btn-hover);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(35, 39, 206, 0.35);
    }

    .services-cards-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 30px;
    }

    .service-premium-card {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 40px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .service-premium-card.active-card {
      border: 2.5px solid var(--brand-accent);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--brand-accent-glow);
    }

    .service-premium-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .service-premium-card.active-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    }

    .service-icon-square {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      background: var(--brand-gradient);
      border-radius: 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #ffffff;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2);
    }

    .service-premium-title {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #0f172a;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      text-transform: none;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    .service-premium-desc {
      color: #64748b;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .service-learn-more {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--brand-primary);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: gap 0.25s ease;
      margin-top: auto;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .service-premium-card:hover .service-learn-more {
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .service-learn-more svg {
      transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .service-premium-card:hover .service-learn-more svg {
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       COHESIVE GLOBAL BRAND HIGHLIGHT OVERRIDES (MIXED THROUGHOUT WEBSITE)
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Portfolio Case Studies Color Integration */
    .case-metric-val {
      color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .case-svg circle[stroke*="rgba(255,255,255"] {
      stroke: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) !important;
    }

    .case-svg path[stroke="var(--accent)"] {
      stroke: var(--brand-primary) !important;
    }



    /* Responsive overrides for new About and Services */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .services-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
      }
      .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
      }
      .about-collage {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .services-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .services-header-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .about-collage {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 450px;
      }
      .about-collage-col-left, .about-collage-col-right {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 0;
      }
      .about-badge {
        left: 50%;
      }
      .about-img-group-bg-decor {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       REDESIGNED HERO FLOATING DASHBOARD & LAYERED GLASS STACK
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Deep Blurred Radial Glow Blobs */
    .hero-glow-blob-1 {
      position: absolute;
      top: 15%;
      right: 12%;
      width: 440px;
      height: 440px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4) 100%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(100px);
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: float-blob-1 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    .hero-glow-blob-2 {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 10%;
      left: 15%;
      width: 320px;
      height: 320px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35) 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3) 100%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
      animation: float-blob-2 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
    }

    @keyframes float-blob-1 {
      0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
      100% { transform: translate(50px, -30px) scale(1.15) rotate(90deg); }
    }

    @keyframes float-blob-2 {
      0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
      100% { transform: translate(-40px, 40px) scale(1.1) rotate(-90deg); }
    }

    /* Glass Dashboard Card */
    .hero-glass-dashboard {
      background: rgba(253, 252, 252, 0.82);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      border-radius: 36px;
      padding: 45px 50px;
      box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 
        inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
      z-index: 5;
      position: relative;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
      gap: 50px;
      align-items: center;
      min-height: calc(100vh - 200px);
      width: 100%;
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    .hero-dash-left {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
      z-index: 10;
      transform: translateZ(30px);
    }

    .hero-dash-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--brand-primary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-dash-title {
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #0f172a;
      line-height: 1.15;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      text-transform: none;
    }

    .hero-dash-sub {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
      color: #475569;
      line-height: 1.6;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
      max-width: 580px;
    }

    /* Crunchy-style Capsule Pill Buttons */
    .hero-pill-btn-group {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-pill-btn {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 16px 36px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .hero-pill-primary {
      background-color: #0f172a; /* Custom dark capsule button */
      color: #ffffff;
      border: none;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    }

    .hero-pill-primary:hover {
      background-color: #1e293b;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    }

    .hero-pill-secondary {
      background-color: transparent;
      border: 1.2px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
      color: #0f172a;
    }

    .hero-pill-secondary:hover {
      border-color: #0f172a;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Accordion Stack on Right Column */
    .hero-dash-right {
      position: relative;
      height: 350px;
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      align-items: center;
      z-index: 10;
      transform: translateZ(40px);
    }

    .hero-accordion-container {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .hero-accordion-plate {
      position: relative;
      height: 100%;
      width: 65px; /* Collapsed state */
      border-radius: 24px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: width var(--transition-smooth), transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
      box-shadow: -8px 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .hero-accordion-plate.plate-expanded {
      width: 195px; /* Expanded state */
      box-shadow: -15px 15px 40px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    }

    .hero-accordion-container:hover .hero-accordion-plate {
      width: 65px; /* Shrink expanded plate when other items are targeted */
    }

    .hero-accordion-container .hero-accordion-plate:hover {
      width: 195px !important; /* Force hover expand */
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: -15px 15px 40px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
    }

    .plate-1-bg {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.03) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .plate-2-bg {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.03) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    }

    .plate-3-bg {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    }

    .plate-4-bg {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.03) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    }

    .plate-5-bg {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.03) 0%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.15) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    }

    .plate-6-bg {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(35, 39, 206, 0.12) 0%, rgba(104, 91, 235, 0.6) 100%);
      backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    }

    .plate-content {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 24px 18px;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .plate-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #0f172a;
      writing-mode: vertical-rl;
      text-orientation: mixed;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      opacity: 0.7;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .plate-label-bottom {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #ffffff;
      line-height: 1.3;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(15px);
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Expanded plate content adjustments */
    .hero-accordion-plate.plate-expanded .plate-tag,
    .hero-accordion-plate:hover .plate-tag {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .hero-accordion-plate.plate-expanded .plate-label-bottom,
    .hero-accordion-plate:hover .plate-label-bottom {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* ZIENSYS Horizontal Text Overlay */
    .hero-accordion-overlay-text {
      position: absolute;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 6rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 15;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      left: -65px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      mix-blend-mode: overlay;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    /* Responsive styles for Hero Dashboard */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .hero-glass-dashboard {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 40px;
        gap: 30px;
        min-height: auto; /* Prevent unnatural stretching when stacked */
      }
      .hero-dash-right {
        height: 320px;
      }
      .hero-accordion-overlay-text {
        font-size: 5rem;
        left: -30px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero {
        padding: 100px 0 40px 0;
      }
      .hero-glass-dashboard {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        border-radius: 24px;
        min-height: auto;
      }
      .hero-dash-left {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .hero-dash-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
      }
      .hero-pill-btn-group {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
      }
      .hero-pill-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 28px;
      }
      .hero-dash-right {
        height: 280px;
      }
      .hero-accordion-plate {
        width: 48px;
      }
      .hero-accordion-plate.plate-expanded,
      .hero-accordion-container .hero-accordion-plate:hover {
        width: 130px !important;
      }
      .hero-accordion-overlay-text {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
        left: -20px;
      }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       HIGH-CONTRAST TEXT VISIBILITY & BRAND HIGHLIGHTS (USER FEEDBACK REMEDIES)
       ========================================================================== */
    /* 1. Navbar Visibility Overrides (Ensures ZIENSYS & Contact sit in extreme contrast on light backgrounds) */
    .navbar .logo {
      color: #0f172a !important; /* Bold charcoal */
      transition: color var(--transition-fast) !important;
    }
    
    .navbar .logo:hover {
      color: var(--brand-primary) !important; /* Brand indigo highlight */
    }

    .navbar .logo-square {
      background-color: var(--brand-primary) !important; /* Brand indigo highlight */
    }

    .nav-contact-link {
      color: #475569 !important; /* Visible charcoal-slate */
      transition: color var(--transition-fast) !important;
    }

    .nav-contact-link:hover {
      color: var(--brand-primary) !important; /* Highlight on hover */
    }

    /* 2. Plate Contrast Overrides (Ensures Plate text doesn't blend into light translucent background plates) */
    .plate-1-bg .plate-tag,
    .plate-1-bg .plate-label-bottom,
    .plate-2-bg .plate-tag,
    .plate-2-bg .plate-label-bottom,
    .plate-3-bg .plate-tag,
    .plate-3-bg .plate-label-bottom,
    .plate-4-bg .plate-tag,
    .plate-4-bg .plate-label-bottom,
    .plate-5-bg .plate-tag,
    .plate-5-bg .plate-label-bottom {
      color: #0f172a !important; /* Highly visible charcoal */
    }

    .plate-6-bg .plate-tag,
    .plate-6-bg .plate-label-bottom {
      color: #ffffff !important; /* Sharp white for dark panel only */
    }

    /* 3. Highlight Ziensys Classes */
    .highlight-ziensys {
      color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
      font-weight: 700 !important;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    /* 4. Spatial Accordion Typography Overlay Highlights */
    .hero-accordion-overlay-text {
      color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.07) !important;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.16) !important;
      text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) !important;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       PASTEL MINIMALIST INSPIRATION GRID & ARTASSETS
       ========================================================================== */
    .services-inspiration-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .service-inspiration-card {
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 28px 30px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
      gap: 20px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      min-height: 270px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.012);
      transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      box-sizing: border-box;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    }

    .service-inspiration-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    }

    /* Pastel Backgrounds */
    .card-theme-amber {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf6ec 0%, #f7ebd9 100%);
      --dot-color: #e67e22;
    }
    .card-theme-lavender {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff 0%, #e9e5f9 100%);
      --dot-color: #8e44ad;
    }
    .card-theme-slate {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4f6f8 0%, #e6e9ec 100%);
      --dot-color: #34495e;
    }
    .card-theme-mint {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #defce8 100%);
      --dot-color: #27ae60;
    }
    .card-theme-rose {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f5 0%, #fee2e2 100%);
      --dot-color: #e74c3c;
    }
    .card-theme-sky {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
      --dot-color: #2980b9;
    }

    .bento-text-column-left {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
      z-index: 5;
    }

    .bento-illustration-column-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
      height: 100%;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* Pill Badges */
    .service-inspiration-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      background: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 99px;
      width: fit-content;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    }

    .badge-dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .badge-text {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #334155;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    /* Overriding inline margins to make text column tighter */
    .service-inspiration-card .bento-text-column-left > div {
      margin-top: 14px !important;
      margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    /* Titles & Copy */
    .service-inspiration-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.45rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #0f172a;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    .service-inspiration-desc {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: #334155;
      font-weight: 500;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* Bold Underlined Links */
    .service-inspiration-link {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #0f172a;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid #0f172a;
      padding-bottom: 4px;
      align-self: flex-start;
      transition: gap 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .service-inspiration-link:hover {
      gap: 10px;
      border-color: var(--brand-primary);
      color: var(--brand-primary);
    }

    /* Active Highlight Outline state */
    .service-inspiration-card.active-card {
      border: 2px solid var(--brand-primary);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
    }

    /* SVGs Styling */
    .bento-illustration-column-right svg {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .service-inspiration-card:hover .bento-illustration-column-right svg {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    }

    /* Responsive Adaptation */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .services-inspiration-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .service-inspiration-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 35px 24px;
        min-height: auto;
      }
      .bento-illustration-column-right {
        position: absolute;
        right: -10px;
        bottom: -15px;
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
        opacity: 0.35;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
      }
      .bento-illustration-column-right svg {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
      }
      .bento-text-column-left {
        z-index: 5;
      }
    }

    /* SERVICES HEADING - INSPIRATION PARITY */
    .services-inspiration-header {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 100%;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center; /* Aligns horizontally in the center */
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 30px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
      padding-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .header-content-left {
      flex: 1;
      min-width: 300px;
    }

    .inspiration-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--brand-primary);
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .inspiration-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.15;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      color: #0f172a;
      margin: 0;
      text-transform: none;
    }

    .inspiration-title-highlight {
      color: var(--brand-primary);
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .header-cta-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .services-pill-btn-curved {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      color: #ffffff;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
      border: none;
      border-radius: 99px;
      padding: 16px 28px;
      line-height: 1.2;
      text-align: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
      transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .services-pill-btn-curved:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25);
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .services-inspiration-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .inspiration-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.6rem);
      }
      .services-pill-btn-curved {
        padding: 14px 24px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
      }
    }
    /* From Uiverse.io by Smit-Prajapati (Namespaced for Ziensys Engineering Corps) */ 
    .eng-card {
      width: 100%;
      height: 240px;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #09090e 0%, #15142b 100%);
      position: relative;
      display: grid;
      place-content: center;
      border-radius: 6px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .eng-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
      z-index: -1;
    }

    .eng-border {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
      -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
      -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
      mask-composite: exclude;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(1.05);
      transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .eng-bottom-text {
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      bottom: 25px;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      font-size: 10px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      color: #ffffff;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 20px;
      opacity: 0;
      letter-spacing: 4px;
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      white-space: nowrap;
      z-index: 3;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .eng-content {
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      z-index: 3;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .eng-content .eng-logo {
      height: 40px;
      position: relative;
      width: 150px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: visible;
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .eng-logo-text {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      font-size: 22px;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      padding-bottom: 6px;
      position: relative;
    }
    
    .eng-logo-text::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      bottom: 0;
      width: 30px;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }



    .eng-content .eng-logo-bottom-text {
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      margin-top: 15px;
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 600;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .eng-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
      border-color: transparent;
    }

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

    .eng-card:hover .eng-logo {
      transform: translateY(-15px);
    }

    .eng-card:hover .eng-logo-text::after {
      opacity: 0;
    }

    .eng-card:hover .eng-border {
      inset: 0px;
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1);
    }

    .eng-card:hover .eng-bottom-text {
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px);
    }

    .eng-card:hover .eng-content .eng-logo-bottom-text {
      opacity: 1;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }