/* --- Variables & Reset --- */
:root {
  --primary: #0f172a;
  --accent: #3b82f6;
  --secondary: #64748b;
  --light: #f8fafc;
  --dark: #020617;
  --text-body: #334155;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
  --font-main: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--light);
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
h1,
h2,
h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent), #8b5cf6);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.section-label {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- Layout Utilities --- */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-gray {
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Grid System */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.align-start {
  align-items: start;
}

.max-600 {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.max-800 {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.max-700 {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Visual Backgrounds --- */
.bg-net {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  background-image: radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #2563eb;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
}

.full-width {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --- Navbar --- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 70px;
}

.logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.bar {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary);
  margin: 5px auto;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* --- Hero --- */
.hero {
  height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #e0f2fe, #fff);
  padding-top: 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6));
}

.hero-inner {
  height: 50vh;
  min-height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, #0f172a, #1e293b);
  padding-top: 80px;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
}

.hero-inner h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: white;
}

.hero-inner p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* --- Features & Cards --- */
.check-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.check-list i {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.about-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.tech-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  width: 140px;
}

.tech-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tech-card.floating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: -20px;
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.service-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.text-center .icon-box {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* --- Partner Tags (General) --- */
.partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.partner-tag {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.partner-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* --- CLOUD/SD-WAN PARTNER LOGOS --- */
.logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.logo-item {
  background: white;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.logo-item img {
  max-width: 140px;
  max-height: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.logo-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.logo-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- MARKET FOCUS & BENEFITS --- */
.market-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.market-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.market-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.market-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.market-card h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
}

.benefit-icon {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: var(--accent);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.benefit-text h4 {
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.benefit-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* --- PATH TO CLARITY (PREMIUM LIGHT) --- */
.clarity-process {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.4) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.4) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 90px 90px;
}

.clarity-header {
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.clarity-header .section-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.clarity-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.clarity-timeline {
  position: relative;
}

.clarity-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.clarity-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 46px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #dbe3ef;
}

.clarity-step {
  text-align: center;
}

.clarity-step-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.clarity-node {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 10px auto 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.clarity-step-content {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 230px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.clarity-step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.clarity-step-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- PROVIDER GRID --- */
.provider-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.provider-grid img {
  max-width: 140px;
  max-height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.provider-grid img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.provider-grid.compact {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.provider-grid.compact img {
  max-height: 40px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.provider-grid.compact img:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- HOME TRUSTED LOGOS --- */
.trusted-logos .provider-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.trusted-logos .provider-grid img {
  max-width: 180px;
  max-height: 70px;
}

/* --- CTA TRUST CARD (Providers Page) --- */
.cta-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #f0f9ff;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.trust-statement {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.highlight {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  width: 100px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
}

.cta-card h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cta-card p {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* --- LOGO TICKER (Index Page) --- */
.logo-ticker-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  position: relative;
}

.logo-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
}

.logo-ticker-track img {
  height: 40px;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.logo-ticker-track img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

@keyframes ticker {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* --- Form --- */
.contact-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-content {
  background: white;
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
}

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

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

/* --- FOOTER --- */
footer {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  padding: 80px 0 20px;
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 25px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

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

.footer-links a {
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: none;
}

/* --- Animations --- */
@keyframes float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }
}

/* --- DROPDOWN MENU --- */
.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background-color: white;
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 2000;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 12px 25px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--accent);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 30px;
  transform: none;
}

/* --- ASSESSMENT SYSTEM STYLES --- */
.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #2563eb);
  color: white !important;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  transform: translateY(0);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, var(--primary));
}

.step-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin: 40px 0;
  position: relative;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.step-item {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  min-width: 140px;
}

.step-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--light);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.step-item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.step-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .step-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 50px;
    right: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    z-index: 1;
  }
}

.assessment-form-wrapper {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 15px;
  display: block;
}

/* ========================================
   APPROACH SECTION - PREMIUM IMAGE TREATMENT
   ======================================== */

/* Layout (desktop: text + image; mobile: stacked) */
.approach {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(18px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .approach {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Image container */
.approach__visual {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* helps it blend into dark background */
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 30%,
    rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 60%
  );
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  max-width: 720px;
  justify-self: center;
}

/* Image */
.approach__visual img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  /* gentle polish */
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Edge fade for better integration */
.approach__visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0) 35%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 75%
    ),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.08),
      rgba(0,0,0,0.35)
    );
}

/* Subtle aura behind the image */
.approach__visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%,
    rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 60%
  );
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Microcopy under image */
.approach__microcopy {
  margin: 10px auto 14px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 46ch;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.approach__microcopy strong {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

/* ========================================
   UCAAS VISUAL - PREMIUM IMAGE TREATMENT
   ======================================== */

.ucaas-visual {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Blend into dark section */
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.20), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(0,0,0,0.0));
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  max-width: 760px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Image */
.ucaas-visual img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  /* slight polish; don't overdo */
  filter: saturate(1.03) contrast(1.06);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Soft edge fade so it feels embedded (not pasted) */
.ucaas-visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 76%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.10), rgba(0,0,0,0.38));
}

/* Subtle blue aura behind */
.ucaas-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -22%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%,
    rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.26),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 60%
  );
  filter: blur(22px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Microcopy - glass overlay at bottom */
.ucaas-microcopy {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  /* glass caption */
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  z-index: 2;
}

.ucaas-microcopy strong {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

/* Mobile: keep caption readable */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ucaas-microcopy {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 9px 10px;
  }
}

/* --- Mobile Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    left: -100%;
    top: 70px;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: white;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    left: 0;
  }

  .hero {
    height: auto;
    padding: 150px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer-bottom-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0 0 0 20px;
    min-width: 100%;
  }

  .dropdown-menu li a {
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--accent);
    border: none;
    padding-left: 5px;
  }

  .trusted-logos .provider-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .trusted-logos .provider-grid img {
    max-width: 150px;
    max-height: 60px;
  }

  .clarity-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .clarity-steps::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .clarity-node {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .clarity-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .clarity-process {
    background-size: 70px 70px;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   OUR PROCESS SECTION - CLEAN (NO BOXES)
   ======================================== */
.process-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  --glow-shift-x: 0px;
  --glow-shift-y: 0px;
  --orb-shift-x: 0px;
  --orb-shift-y: 0px;
}

.process-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--glow-shift-x)), calc(-50% + var(--glow-shift-y))) scale(0.95);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.process-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%, rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.10), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.10), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), transparent 40%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(calc(var(--orb-shift-x) + 0px), calc(var(--orb-shift-y) + 20px));
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.process-section.is-visible::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--glow-shift-x)), calc(-50% + var(--glow-shift-y))) scale(1);
}

.process-section.is-visible::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(var(--orb-shift-x), var(--orb-shift-y));
}

.process-section[data-step="1"] {
  --glow-shift-x: -120px;
  --glow-shift-y: -140px;
  --orb-shift-x: -30px;
  --orb-shift-y: -20px;
}

.process-section[data-step="2"] {
  --glow-shift-x: 80px;
  --glow-shift-y: -60px;
  --orb-shift-x: 40px;
  --orb-shift-y: -10px;
}

.process-section[data-step="3"] {
  --glow-shift-x: 120px;
  --glow-shift-y: 60px;
  --orb-shift-x: 60px;
  --orb-shift-y: 40px;
}

.process-section[data-step="4"] {
  --glow-shift-x: -100px;
  --glow-shift-y: 120px;
  --orb-shift-x: -50px;
  --orb-shift-y: 60px;
}

.process-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-section .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.process-section .section-header p {
  color: var(--secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      transparent 0%,
      #cbd5e1 5%,
      #cbd5e1 95%,
      transparent 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.timeline-line::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 7px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: pulseDown 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDown {
  0% {
    top: -60px;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  90% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    top: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.process-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

.process-item.visible {
  animation: fadeSlideIn 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.process-item:nth-child(1).visible {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.process-item:nth-child(2).visible {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.process-item:nth-child(3).visible {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.process-item:nth-child(4).visible {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes fadeSlideIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.process-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.process-content {
  width: 45%;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.process-spacer {
  width: 55%;
}

.process-item.left .process-content {
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 50px;
  order: 1;
}

.process-item.left .process-spacer {
  order: 2;
}

.process-item.left .process-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
}

.process-item.right .process-content {
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 50px;
  order: 2;
}

.process-item.right .process-spacer {
  order: 1;
}

.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 15px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: white;
  border: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.timeline-node::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-item:hover .timeline-node {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

.timeline-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 23px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #93c5fd);
  width: 40px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.process-item.left .timeline-connector {
  right: 50%;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.process-item.right .timeline-connector {
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.step-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-item:hover .process-content h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.process-content p {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.process-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-icon i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.process-item:hover .process-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.process-item:hover .process-icon i {
  color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-section {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
  }

  .process-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .process-section h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .timeline-line {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-node {
    left: 20px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    top: 12px;
  }

  .timeline-node::before {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }

  .timeline-connector {
    display: none;
  }

  .process-item {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .process-item.left .process-content,
  .process-item.right .process-content {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 50px;
    padding-right: 15px;
    order: 1;
  }

  .process-item.left .process-spacer,
  .process-item.right .process-spacer {
    display: none;
  }

  .process-item.left .process-icon {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .process-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .process-section::before {
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), transparent 65%);
  }

  .process-section::after {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 15% 10%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.08), transparent 45%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 85%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 85%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), transparent 45%);
    filter: blur(6px);
  }

  .process-section[data-step="1"] {
    --glow-shift-x: -70px;
    --glow-shift-y: -90px;
    --orb-shift-x: -20px;
    --orb-shift-y: -10px;
  }

  .process-section[data-step="2"] {
    --glow-shift-x: 60px;
    --glow-shift-y: -60px;
    --orb-shift-x: 25px;
    --orb-shift-y: -5px;
  }

  .process-section[data-step="3"] {
    --glow-shift-x: 70px;
    --glow-shift-y: 50px;
    --orb-shift-x: 35px;
    --orb-shift-y: 25px;
  }

  .process-section[data-step="4"] {
    --glow-shift-x: -60px;
    --glow-shift-y: 90px;
    --orb-shift-x: -25px;
    --orb-shift-y: 40px;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   VALUE PROPOSITION TIMELINE (About Page)
   ======================================== */
.value-prop-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.value-prop-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 20% 20%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 30% at 80% 80%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.value-prop-section .section-header h2 {
  color: white;
}

.value-prop-section .section-label {
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.value-timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 40px;
}

.value-timeline-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 80px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 90%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.value-timeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 120px;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #8b5cf6, #06b6d4);
  border-radius: 3px;
  animation: valueTrackGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

@keyframes valueTrackGlow {
  0% { left: -120px; opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: calc(100% + 120px); opacity: 0; }
}

.value-timeline-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.value-step {
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: valueStepReveal 0.7s ease forwards;
}

.value-step:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.value-step:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.value-step:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

@keyframes valueStepReveal {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.value-step-node {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.value-step-node i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #60a5fa;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.value-step-node::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0deg, var(--accent) 90deg, #8b5cf6 180deg, transparent 270deg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: rotateGradient 4s linear infinite paused;
}

.value-step-node::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1e293b;
  z-index: -1;
}

.value-step:hover .value-step-node {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.value-step:hover .value-step-node::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation-play-state: running;
}

.value-step:hover .value-step-node i {
  color: white;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

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

.value-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  opacity: 0;
}

.value-step:hover .value-pulse-ring {
  animation: valuePulse 1.5s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes valuePulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}

.value-step-content {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.value-step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.value-step:hover .value-step-content h3 {
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.value-step-content > p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.value-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.value-benefits li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-benefits li i {
  color: #22c55e;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-step:hover .value-benefits li {
  color: white;
}

/* Value Proposition Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .value-timeline-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .value-timeline-track {
    display: none;
  }

  .value-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .value-step-content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .value-benefits li {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .value-step-node {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }

  .value-step-node i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .value-step-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .value-step-content > p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .value-benefits li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   ABOUT PAGE - NEW UX STRUCTURE (DARK THEME)
   ======================================== */

/* 1. ABOUT HERO */
.about-hero {
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary);
}

.about-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -20%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 90% 20%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 30% at 10% 80%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--surface) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
}

.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.about-hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: white;
}

.about-hero-buttons .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* 2. PROBLEM SECTION */
.problem-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.problem-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  color: white;
}

.pain-points-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.pain-point {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
}

.pain-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.pain-icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #ef4444;
}

.pain-point:hover .pain-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border-color: #ef4444;
}

.pain-point h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pain-point p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.problem-transition {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.problem-transition p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin: 0;
}

.problem-transition strong {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* 3. WHO SECTION */
.who-section {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.who-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.who-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: white;
}

.who-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #a1a1aa;
}

.proof-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.proof-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 25px 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.proof-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.proof-number {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.proof-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #71717a;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 4. MODEL SECTION */
.model-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.model-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 30% at 20% 20%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 25% at 80% 80%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.model-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.model-section .section-header h2 {
  color: white;
}

.free-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  color: #22c55e;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.free-badge i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.model-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.model-step {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 280px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.model-step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-glow);
}

.model-step-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.model-step-icon i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.model-step:hover .model-step-icon {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--accent-glow);
  background: var(--accent);
}

.model-step:hover .model-step-icon i {
  color: white;
}

.model-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.model-step p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.model-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  color: var(--border);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.model-explanation {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.model-explanation p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  margin: 0;
}

.model-explanation strong {
  color: white;
}

/* FAQ SECTION */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-question {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.faq-question h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 20px 25px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* 5. STRATEGY SECTION */
.strategy-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.strategy-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.strategy-card {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.strategy-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.strategy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.strategy-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.strategy-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.strategy-icon i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.strategy-card:hover .strategy-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--accent-glow);
}

.strategy-card:hover .strategy-icon i {
  color: white;
}

.strategy-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.strategy-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 6. VALUE SECTION */
.value-section {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 30px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.value-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.value-section .value-icon {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  min-width: 55px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15), rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1));
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-section .value-icon i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.value-item:hover .value-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--accent-glow);
}

.value-item:hover .value-icon i {
  color: white;
}

.value-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.value-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #71717a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 8. FINAL CTA SECTION */
.final-cta-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.final-cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.final-cta-content {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.final-cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.final-cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #71717a;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 18px 40px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ABOUT PAGE RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pain-points-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .who-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .proof-strip {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .proof-item {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 150px;
  }

  .model-flow {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .model-step {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .model-connector {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .strategy-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .value-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .about-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .about-hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .about-hero-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .proof-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .proof-item {
    min-width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .final-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   FAQ PAGE - STANDALONE
   ======================================== */

/* FAQ Hero */
.faq-hero {
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary);
}

.faq-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -20%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 90% 20%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 30% at 10% 80%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--surface) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.faq-hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
}

.faq-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* FAQ Main Section */
.faq-main-section {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.faq-main-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-main-section .faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.faq-main-section .faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.faq-main-section .faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-main-section .faq-item:hover .faq-question {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.faq-main-section .faq-question h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  padding-right: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.faq-main-section .faq-question i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-main-section .faq-item.open .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-main-section .faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-main-section .faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
}

.faq-main-section .faq-answer p {
  padding: 24px 32px 32px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  line-height: 1.8;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* FAQ CTA Section */
.faq-cta-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.faq-cta-content {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.faq-cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #71717a;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.faq-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* FAQ Page Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-hero {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .faq-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .faq-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .faq-main-section .faq-question {
    padding: 22px 24px;
  }

  .faq-main-section .faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .faq-main-section .faq-answer p {
    padding: 20px 24px 28px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .faq-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .faq-cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}