@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,300&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN SYSTEM TOKENS)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette - vtcgroup.in Design mimicry */
    --color-primary: #0B192C;          /* VTC Slate Teal (Deep Dark Teal) */
    --color-primary-rgb: 11, 25, 44;
    --color-primary-light: #162C46;    /* VTC Dark Teal 2 */
    --color-accent: #FFB200;           /* VTC Khaki Yellow */
    --color-accent-hover: #E6A100;
    --color-accent-rgb: 255, 178, 0;
    --color-secondary: #F8FAFC;        /* VTC White Cream text on dark bg */
    --color-bg-light: #F8F9FA;         /* VTC Warm Cream background */
    --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
    --color-text-dark: #0B192C;        /* Deep Teal for main text */
    --color-text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --color-text-muted: #64748B;       /* Slate blue gray for secondary text */
    --color-border: rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15); /* Semi-transparent Khaki border */
    --color-border-focus: #FFB200;
    
    /* Category Color Themes for Bento Grid & Badges (Matching VTC Yellow Accent) */
    --color-theme-frozen-bg: #162C46;
    --color-theme-frozen-badge: #FFB200;
    --color-theme-frozen-text: #0B192C;
    --shadow-glow-frozen: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08);

    --color-theme-dry-bg: #162C46;
    --color-theme-dry-badge: #FFB200;
    --color-theme-dry-text: #0B192C;
    --shadow-glow-dry: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08);

    --color-theme-cosmetics-bg: #162C46;
    --color-theme-cosmetics-badge: #FFB200;
    --color-theme-cosmetics-text: #0B192C;
    --shadow-glow-cosmetics: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08);

    --color-theme-personal-bg: #162C46;
    --color-theme-personal-badge: #FFB200;
    --color-theme-personal-text: #0B192C;
    --shadow-glow-personal: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08);
    
    /* Typography - Suisse Intl Style using Plus Jakarta Sans & Inter */
    --font-serif: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Shadow Depths - Diffused shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0px 2px 8px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.02);
    --shadow-md: 0px 4px 24px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0px 8px 32px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06);
    --shadow-glow: 0px 0px 15px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08);
    
    /* Layout Variables */
    --nav-height: 80px;
    --border-radius-sm: 6px;
    --border-radius-md: 100px;        /* Rounded buttons/pills like VTC */
    --border-radius-lg: 16px;         /* Bento Card radius */
    --color-primary-contrast: #ffffff; /* white text on dark backgrounds */
    --color-accent-contrast: #0B192C; /* dark text on accent background */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Contrast utilities */
.text-primary-contrast { color: var(--color-primary-contrast) !important; }
.text-accent-contrast { color: var(--color-accent-contrast) !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BASE & RESET STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    color: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY SPECIFICS (SUISSE INTL GEOMETRIC STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 300; /* Suisse-like light weight */
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.font-serif-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.font-display-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.heading-yellow, .yellow-highlight, .h1-heading-alt {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 40%, #FFB200 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.text-gold-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFB200 100%); /* soft gold/cream */
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.text-blue-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT STRUCTURE
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.section-dark .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL NAVIGATION (STICKY TRANSPARENT TEAL)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--nav-height);
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: transparent;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    height: 70px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-link img {
    height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1); /* Keep JMD logo white for dark teal backgrounds */
}

.main-header.scrolled .logo-link img {
    height: 28px;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.main-header.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.nav-link.active {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.btn-nav-partner {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
}

.main-header.scrolled .btn-nav-partner {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.btn-nav-partner:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.main-header.scrolled .menu-toggle,
.nav-dark-theme .menu-toggle {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Mobile Nav Overlay */
.mobile-nav-menu {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & ACTION ELEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-accent {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-text-light);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-text-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.btn-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

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

.btn-link:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.btn-link .arrow-icon {
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.sub-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary); /* Dark primary color for high contrast on light bg */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Light sub-tag style for dark components and sections */
.section-dark .sub-tag,
.bento-card .sub-tag,
.accordion-comp .sub-tag {
    color: var(--color-accent); /* Khaki yellow for legibility on dark backgrounds */
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.section-dark .section-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Bento Grid System (vtcgroup.in Style) */
.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 34px;
    width: 100%;
}

.bento-card {
    background-color: #162C46;         /* VTC Slate Teal Light Card */
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    min-height: 240px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    border-color: rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.4);
}

.bento-card h3, .bento-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.bento-card p, .bento_description {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Bento Circle Badge overrides to match VTC Yellow */
.bento-card .badge-circle {
    background-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent) !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Bento Image styling */
.bento-card-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.bento-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.bento-card-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.bento-img-container {
    position: relative;
    width: calc(100% + 64px);
    margin-left: -32px;
    margin-right: -32px;
    margin-bottom: -32px;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.bento-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.bento-stats-large {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 80px;
    font-weight: 200;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-top: 20px;
    text-align: right;
}

.bento-slideshow {
    position: relative;
    height: 120px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.bento-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.bento-slide .slide-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.bento-slide .slide-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.bento-card-centered {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.bento-logo-wrapper {
    width: 140px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.bento-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-logo-img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.bento-hubs-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.hub-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hub-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hub-stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.bento-chart-container {
    position: relative;
    width: calc(100% + 64px);
    margin-left: -32px;
    margin-right: -32px;
    margin-bottom: -32px;
    height: 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.bento-chart-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}


/* Bento 6-Column Grid Spans */
.span-6 { grid-column: span 6; }
.span-4 { grid-column: span 4; }
.span-3 { grid-column: span 3; }
.span-2 { grid-column: span 2; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .span-6, .span-4, .span-3, .span-2 {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }
}

/* Dynamic Logo Marquee */
/* Dynamic Logo Marquee (VTC Group Style) */
.marquee-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    background-color: var(--color-accent); /* VTC Khaki Yellow Band */
    padding: 36px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-scroll 35s linear infinite;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

.marquee-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    height: 90px;
    min-width: 180px;
}

.marquee-logo {
    height: 68px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply; /* Blend white JPEG background with the yellow band */
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.marquee-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* Importer Trust Badges */
.badge-circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-secondary-light);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.badge-circle.accent {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary-light);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styling */
.faq-list {
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 24px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    max-height: 250px;
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO & FLOWS (VTC GROUP STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section-2 {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section-2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%), 
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section-2 .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.landing-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.heading-tagline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.h1-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 6.8rem;
    font-weight: 200;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.h1-heading.is-2 {
    font-size: 6.8rem;
    font-weight: 200;
}

.h1-heading-alt {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-img-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 85vw;
    max-width: 1200px;
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 380px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-img-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center bottom;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-img-card:hover .hero-img-bg {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.landing-subheading {
    z-index: 3;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.25;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8%;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.8);
}

.subheading-span {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Intro Banner Section (Large clean text) */
.intro-banner-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    padding: 120px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.intro-large-text {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.intro-large-text a.internal-link {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.intro-large-text a.internal-link:hover {
    color: #FFB200;
    border-bottom-color: #FFB200;
}

/* Category split showcase */
.offering-showcase-card {
    height: 480px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.offering-showcase-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.offering-showcase-card:hover .offering-showcase-bg {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.offering-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 12, 14, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 12, 14, 0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 32px;
}

.offering-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.offering-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.offering-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 300px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.offering-showcase-card:hover .offering-desc {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.offering-link-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.offering-showcase-card:hover .offering-link-btn {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Logistics Map / Stats Segment */
.logistics-infographic {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.logistics-infographic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.logistics-visual-map {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
}

/* Direct Contacts Bento grid */
.contact-hub-card {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-hub-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hq-virginia {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.hq-dallas {
    border-top: 4px solid #FFB200;
}

.contact-hub-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-hub-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-hub-link:hover {
    color: #FFB200;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRANDS PAGE STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.search-filter-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.search-box-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 14px 20px 14px 48px;
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent);
}

.search-icon-symbol {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.brand-filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brand-filter-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.brand-filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Spotlights */
.brand-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.brand-spotlight-card {
    grid-column: span 3;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3.5fr 8.5fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brand-spotlight-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.brand-spotlight-logo-area {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 160px;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
}

.brand-spotlight-logo-area img {
    max-height: 100px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-spotlight-content h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.brand-spotlight-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.showcase-tag {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary-light);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.brand-item-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 240px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.brand-item-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.brand-logo-area {
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.brand-logo-area img {
    max-height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brand-item-card:hover .brand-logo-area img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.brand-item-info {
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 12px;
}

.brand-item-info h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.brand-item-info p {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNOLOGY PAGE TELEMETRY SIMULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.telemetry-dashboard {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 32px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.telemetry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.telemetry-widget-card {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.telemetry-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.telemetry-value-display {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.telemetry-value-display.lcd-highlight {
    color: #94a3b8; /* Steel blue glowing */
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
}

.telemetry-status-bar {
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.blinking-sensor {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #64748b;
    animation: sensor-blink 1.5s infinite;
}

.blinking-sensor.orange {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

@keyframes sensor-blink {
    0% { opacity: 0.3; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

.telemetry-console {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 20px;
    font-family: monospace;
}

.console-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.console-log-lines {
    height: 100px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.console-line {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.console-time {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.console-tag {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.console-tag.info {
    color: #64748b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE MULTI-STEP ONBOARDING WIZARD
   ========================================================================== */
.wizard-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.wizard-steps-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.wizard-steps-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wizard-progress-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 10%;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.step-node {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.step-circle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-node.active .step-circle {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-node.completed .step-circle {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.step-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.step-node.active .step-label {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step-node.completed .step-label {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Wizard Forms */
.wizard-form-step {
    display: none;
    animation: fade-in-slide 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.wizard-form-step.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fade-in-slide {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.form-group-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

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

.form-field-wrapper.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid #d2d2d7;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent);
}

.form-select {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid #d2d2d7;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent);
}

.select-dropdown-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    right: 16px;
    top: 38px;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid #d2d2d7;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    resize: none;
    height: 100px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent);
}

.form-actions-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

/* Success Wizard Message */
.wizard-success-message {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 0;
    display: none;
}

.wizard-success-message.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fade-in-slide 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.success-icon-badge {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-secondary-light);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.wizard-success-message h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.wizard-success-message p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MINIMAL PREMIUM FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-2 {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-top {
    padding: 64px 0 48px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4fr repeat(3, 2.5fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer-brand img {
    height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

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

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

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER & RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* Responsive Typo */
    h1 { font-size: 42px !important; }
    .section-title { font-size: 28px !important; }
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-visual-card {
        max-width: 450px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    /* Nav */
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    /* Bento Responsive */
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .col-8, .col-7, .col-6, .col-5, .col-4, .col-3 {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    /* Brands Grid */
    .brand-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .brand-spotlight-card {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    /* Infographics */
    .logistics-infographic-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    /* Telemetry Widget */
    .telemetry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    /* Footer Grid */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    h1 { font-size: 32px !important; }
    .section-title { font-size: 24px !important; }
    .section { padding: 48px 0; }
    
    /* Bento Grid Sizes */
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .col-8, .col-7, .col-6, .col-5, .col-4, .col-3, .bento-card {
        grid-column: span 1;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    /* Hero Actions */
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    /* Stats Hero */
    .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    /* Brands Grid */
    .brand-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .brand-spotlight-card {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    /* Telemetry */
    .telemetry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Wizard */
    .wizard-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .form-group-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .form-field-wrapper.full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    /* Footer Grid */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer overlay active */
.mobile-nav-menu.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    z-index: 999;
    gap: 24px;
    animation: fade-in-overlay 0.3s ease forwards;
}

.mobile-nav-menu .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

@keyframes fade-in-overlay {
    0% { opacity: 0; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}

.close-mobile-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.faq-toggle:focus {
    outline: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VTC GROUP REDESIGN - NEW HOMEPAGE SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Bento & Section Footer Summaries */
.bento-footer-summary {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.channel-footer-desc, .step-footer-desc {
    margin-top: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-description {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--color-primary); /* Default to dark teal on light sections */
    text-align: center;
}

.steps-section .about-description,
.section-dark .about-description {
    color: var(--color-secondary); /* Light text on dark sections */
}

.highlight-yellow {
    color: #FFB200 !important; /* Readable gold/yellow on light sections */
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.steps-section .highlight-yellow,
.section-dark .highlight-yellow {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important; /* Khaki yellow on dark sections */
}

.highlight-underline {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.steps-section .highlight-underline,
.section-dark .highlight-underline {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* 2. Large Pill Buttons (button2 style) */
.button2-container {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Default state on light background: Dark Teal pill */
.button2-inner {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 260px;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    padding: 0 8% 0 10%;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.button2-inner .button_name {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.2;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.button2-inner .arrow-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.button2-inner .arrow-wrapper span {
    font-size: 26px;
}

/* Default hover on light background */
.button2-inner:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.button2-inner:hover .button_name {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.button2-inner:hover .arrow-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Dark background state (inside steps-section footer) */
.step-footer-desc .button2-inner {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.step-footer-desc .button2-inner .button_name {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step-footer-desc .button2-inner .arrow-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Hover on dark background */
.step-footer-desc .button2-inner:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.step-footer-desc .button2-inner:hover .button_name {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.step-footer-desc .button2-inner:hover .arrow-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* 3. Trusted by Brands Section */
.section-brands {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    padding: 100px 0 0 0;
}

.section-brands .header-text {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.benefits-h1 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-top: 6px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 200;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.benefits-h1.head {
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.benefits-h1.min {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.benefit-alt {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* 4. Distribution Channels Section */
.channels-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    padding: 120px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.channels-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

.channels-left-header {
    grid-column: span 5;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

.channels-left-header h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 200;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.channels-left-header h2 span {
    display: block;
}

.channels-right-stack {
    grid-column: span 7;
}

.channel-component-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 48px;
}

.channel-component-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.channel-component-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.channel-component-item .image-wrapper {
    width: 240px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08);
}

.channel-component-item .channel-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.channel-component-item:hover .channel-image {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.channel-component-item .image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.channel-component-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.channel-component-title h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.channel-component-text .channel-description-2 {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 5. Operational Steps Section (The Cargo Journey) */
.steps-section {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 120px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.steps-section h2, .steps-section h3, .steps-section h4 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.step-div {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3.5fr 4fr 4.5fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 120px;
    align-items: start;
}

.step-div:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.step-content {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
}

.step-content-inner {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

.step-div .tag {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.step-div .tag-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.step-main-head {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 200;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.step-para {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.step-image-wrapper {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    position: relative;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-image-wrapper:hover .step-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.text-slider-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.text-items-holder {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: text-marquee 20s linear infinite;
}

.text-items {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-right: 32px;
}

.text-items .square {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.marque-text {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin: 0;
}

@keyframes text-marquee {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

.accordian_content {
    grid-column: 3;
    grid-row: 1;
}

.accordion-comp.is--black {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.drawer {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.drawer:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

._w-trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 12px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

._w-trigger:hover .step-heading {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.arrow-box {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    position: relative;
    margin-right: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stem {
    position: absolute;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    width: 12px;
    height: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stem.vertical {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.drawer.active .stem.vertical {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.step-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.drawer.active .step-heading {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

._w-drawer-content {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.drawer.active ._w-drawer-content {
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.accordian-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Even Step layout order swap */
.step-div.even .step-content {
    grid-column: 3;
    grid-row: 1;
}

.step-div.even .step-content-inner {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

.step-div.even .step-image-wrapper {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
}

.step-div.even .accordian_content {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
}

/* 6. Large Brands Parallax Showcase (vtcgroup.in style) */
.scroll-grid-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-accent); /* VTC Khaki Yellow Background */
    border-radius: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 40px auto;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.05);
}

.scroll-grid-sticky {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-grid-inner {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.scroll-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    width: 100%;
}

.scroll-grid-row-2 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    width: max-content; /* Allow full extension of all unique cards */
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out; /* Smooth inertia ease */
}

.scroll-grid-row-2.is-top {
    transform: translateX(-15%);
}

.scroll-grid-row-2.is-middle {
    transform: translateX(-5%);
}

.scroll-grid-row-2.is-bottom {
    transform: translateX(-15%);
}

.scroll-grid-item-2 {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.05);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.scroll-grid-item-2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2);
}

.scroll-grid-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.scroll-grid-item-2:hover .scroll-grid-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVENESS ADJUSTMENTS FOR NEW SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .h1-heading, .h1-heading.is-2 {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
    }
    .landing-subheading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .button2-inner {
        height: 100px;
    }
    .button_name {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    .arrow-wrapper {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    .arrow-wrapper span {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    
    .benefits-h1.head {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
    }
    .benefits-h1.min {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .channels-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .channels-left-header {
        grid-column: span 1;
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
    .channels-right-stack {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .channels-left-header h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .steps-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    .step-div, .step-div.even {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
    .step-content, .step-image-wrapper, .accordian_content,
    .step-div.even .step-content, .step-div.even .step-image-wrapper, .step-div.even .accordian_content {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: auto !important;
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
    .step-content-inner {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
    .step-main-head {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    /* Responsive Scroll Grid */
    .scroll-grid-wrapper {
        padding: 40px 0;
        margin: 30px auto;
    }
    .scroll-grid-item-2 {
        flex: 0 0 220px;
        height: 330px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .h1-heading, .h1-heading.is-2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .landing-subheading {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        bottom: 5%;
        left: 5%;
        right: 5%;
    }
    
    .button2-inner {
        height: 80px;
        padding: 0 20px 0 24px;
    }
    .button_name {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .arrow-wrapper {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    .arrow-wrapper span {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .benefits-h1.head {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    .benefits-h1.min {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .channel-component-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .channel-component-item .image-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
    }
    .channel-component-title h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .step-image-wrapper {
        height: 320px;
    }
    
    /* Mobile Scroll Grid */
    .scroll-grid {
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .scroll-grid-row-2 {
        gap: 16px;
        width: max-content;
    }
    .scroll-grid-item-2 {
        flex: 0 0 150px;
        height: 220px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
}

/* ============================================ */
/*  JMD LLC – Sub‑page Styles                   */
/*  Added to css/style.css                      */
/* ============================================ */

/* ---------- Sub‑page Hero ---------- */
.sub-page-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-primary, #0B192C);
  padding-top: 160px;                  /* below transparent header */
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  position: relative;
  color: #ffffff;

  /* premium lighting effect (radial gradient overlay) */
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 30% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 70% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.sub-page-hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw + 0.5rem, 3.5rem);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.sub-page-hero p,
.sub-page-hero .hero-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);  /* semi-transparent light cream */
}

.sub-page-hero .hero-label,
.sub-page-hero .hero-tag,
.sub-page-hero .badge,
.sub-page-hero .accent-text {
  color: var(--color-accent, #FFB200);
}

/* ---------- 12‑Column Responsive Grid ---------- */
.grid-12 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;                          /* consistent with other grids */
}

/* Column span classes */
.col-1  { grid-column: span 1; }
.col-2  { grid-column: span 2; }
.col-3  { grid-column: span 3; }
.col-4  { grid-column: span 4; }
.col-5  { grid-column: span 5; }
.col-6  { grid-column: span 6; }
.col-7  { grid-column: span 7; }
.col-8  { grid-column: span 8; }
.col-9  { grid-column: span 9; }
.col-10 { grid-column: span 10; }
.col-11 { grid-column: span 11; }
.col-12 { grid-column: span 12; }

/* Tablet (≤991px) – collapse to 2‑column grid, each item full width */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .grid-12 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .grid-12 > [class*="col-"] {
    grid-column: span 2;              /* spans both columns = full width */
  }
}

/* Mobile (≤600px) – collapse to 1 column */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .grid-12 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .grid-12 > [class*="col-"] {
    grid-column: span 1;              /* full width in single column grid */
  }
}

/* ---------- Fluid Card Padding ---------- */
.card-fluid-padding {
  padding: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px) !important;
}

.card-fluid-padding-lg {
  padding: clamp(24px, 5vw, 50px) !important;
}

/* ---------- Search & Filter Box Fix ---------- */
.search-filter-controls {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg, 16px) !important;
  /* remove any conflicting border‑radius from other classes */
}

/* ===================================================================
   PREMIUM UI/UX SYSTEM – Sub‑pages (all five)
   – Ambient glows, glassmorphism, hover animations, hero overlays,
     filter chips, telemetry dashboard, wizard, FAQ accordion.
   =================================================================== */

/* ---------- Ambient Background Blobs (animated) ---------- */
.ambient-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.15;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: blobFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes blobFloat {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.2); }
  100% { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.9); }
}

/* ---------- Glassmorphism Core ---------- */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.05);
}
.glass-card-dark {
  background: rgba(22, 44, 70, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.glass-card-accent-border {
  border-color: var(--color-accent, #FFB200) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08);
}

/* ---------- Interactive Hover: Lift + Glow ---------- */
.hover-lift {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              box-shadow 0.4s ease,
              border-color 0.3s !important;
}
.hover-lift:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.005);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 56px rgba(0, 20, 30, 0.3), 0 0 32px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.06);
}
.hover-glow-border {
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s !important;
}
.hover-glow-border:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent, #FFB200) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.12), inset 0 0 24px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---------- Premium Hero Header ---------- */
.sub-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-primary, #0B192C);
  box-shadow: inset 0 -4px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding-top: 160px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.sub-page-hero .hero-bg-blob {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: heroGlow 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.sub-page-hero .hero-bg-blob2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: heroGlow2 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroGlow {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(15%, -10%) scale(1.2); }
}
@keyframes heroGlow2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-10%, 15%) scale(1.1); }
}
.sub-page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.sub-page-hero h1 {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.sub-page-hero .sub-tag {
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent, #FFB200);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.sub-page-hero .hero-accent-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 1.5rem auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ---------- Premium Brand Filter Pills ---------- */
.search-filter-controls {
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.65) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.search-filter-controls:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.1);
}
.filter-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.filter-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.filter-chip.active {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #0B192C;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ---------- Onboarding Wizard (contact.html) ---------- */
.wizard-card {
  background: rgba(22, 44, 70, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
}
.wizard-steps-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.wizard-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 10%;
  width: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.5);
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}
.step-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 3;
}
.step-circle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.step-node.active .step-circle {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #0B192C;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.5);
}
.step-node.completed .step-circle {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #0B192C;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.step-label {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.step-node.active .step-label {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.wizard-form-step h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.form-field-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.form-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.65) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}
.form-group-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.form-field-wrapper.full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-group-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-field-wrapper.full-width {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}
.select-dropdown-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-next-step, .btn-prev-step {
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-next-step:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }
.btn-prev-step:hover { transform: translateX(-6px); }
.wizard-success-message {
  background: rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  animation: fadeSlideIn 0.5s ease;
}
@keyframes fadeSlideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---------- Enterprise Telemetry Dashboard (technology.html) ---------- */
.telemetry-dashboard {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.telemetry-widget-card {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all 0.35s;
}
.telemetry-widget-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.telemetry-value-display {
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: #00ff88;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.5);
}
.telemetry-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.telemetry-status-bar {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.blinking-sensor {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #00ff88;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: blink 1.2s infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00ff8866;
}
.blinking-sensor.orange {
  background: #ffaa00;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.6);
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.2; }
}
.telemetry-console {
  background: #0B192C;
  border: 1px solid #00ff8822;
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-height: 260px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-accent) transparent;
}
.telemetry-console::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.telemetry-console::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--color-accent); border-radius: 3px; }
.console-title {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.console-log-lines p, .console-log-lines div {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  animation: consoleLog 0.5s ease;
}
@keyframes consoleLog {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---------- FAQ Accordion ---------- */
.faq-accordion .faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}
.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.faq-question .faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-question .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: none;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTRAST FIXES – Sub‑pages
   – FAQ accordion: dark text on light background
   – .glass-card .badge-circle: dark teal bg + icon + border
   – Icons inside .glass-card: dark teal (--color-primary)
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. FAQ accordion – light section */
.faq-accordion .faq-question {
  color: var(--color-primary, #0B192C) !important;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent, #FFB200) !important;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-answer {
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #64748B) !important;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-item {
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) !important;
  border-color: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08) !important;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-question .faq-icon {
  border-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

/* 2. .badge-circle inside .glass-card (light glass) */
.glass-card .badge-circle {
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08) !important;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0B192C) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 3. Icons inside .glass-card (light glass) */
.glass-card .material-symbols-outlined,
.glass-card [class*="material-icons"] {
  color: var(--color-primary, #0B192C) !important;
}
.glass-card .sub-tag {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.footer-2 {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary-contrast);
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.footer-2 .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.footer-2 .footer-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-2 .footer-brand {
    max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-2 .footer-brand img {
    width: 180px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-2 .footer-brand p {
    color: var(--color-primary-contrast);
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-2 .footer-heading {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-contrast);
}

.footer-2 .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-2 .footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-2 .footer-links a {
    color: var(--color-primary-contrast);
    transition: color 0.3s;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-2 .footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-2 .footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--color-primary-contrast);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-2 .footer-bottom {
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary-contrast);
    padding: 20px 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: var(--color-primary-contrast);
    margin-left: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-2 .footer-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-2 .footer-brand {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-bottom-links a {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL ACCESSIBILITY, RESPONSIVE, AND STATIC-SITE POLISH
   ========================================================================== */
:where(a, button, input, select, textarea, [tabindex]):focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.btn,
.nav-link,
.section-title,
.h1-heading,
.button_name {
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.h1-line {
    display: block;
}

.menu-toggle {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-nav-menu[aria-hidden="true"] {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-nav-menu.open {
    z-index: 1200;
    padding: 32px 24px;
}

.close-mobile-menu {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
}

.bento-card {
    cursor: default;
}

a.bento-card {
    color: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
}

a.bento-card:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.25), var(--shadow-glow);
    border-color: rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.75);
}

.search-input {
    min-height: 48px;
}

.brand-filter-btn,
.faq-question,
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
    min-height: 44px;
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
}

.legal-hero {
    min-height: 380px;
    padding-top: 150px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
}

.legal-content {
    padding-top: 64px;
}

.legal-panel {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(24px, 5vw, 56px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.legal-panel h2 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.legal-panel h2:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-panel p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.legal-panel a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .main-header {
        background-color: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.96);
        backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: inline-flex;
    }

    .hero-section-2 {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 120px;
        padding-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .hero-img-card {
        height: clamp(340px, 58vh, 560px);
    }

    .h1-heading,
    .h1-heading.is-2 {
        font-size: clamp(3.3rem, 9vw, 5rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.08;
    }

    .landing-wrap {
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .span-6,
    .span-4,
    .span-3,
    .span-2 {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 18px;
        padding-right: 18px;
    }

    .main-header,
    .main-header.scrolled {
        height: 68px;
    }

    .logo-link img,
    .main-header.scrolled .logo-link img {
        height: 26px;
    }

    .hero-section-2 {
        padding-top: 96px;
        padding-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .landing-wrap {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .hero-img-card {
        width: calc(100% + 36px);
        margin-left: -18px;
        margin-right: -18px;
        height: 270px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .h1-heading,
    .h1-heading.is-2 {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 12vw, 3.2rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.05;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .landing-subheading {
        font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 5vw, 1.35rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.25;
        bottom: 24px;
        left: 18px;
        right: 18px;
    }

    .intro-large-text {
        font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 8vw, 2.25rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.18;
    }

    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .span-6,
    .span-4,
    .span-3,
    .span-2,
    .bento-card {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }

    .bento-card {
        padding: 22px;
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .bento-img-container {
        width: calc(100% + 44px);
        margin-left: -22px;
        margin-right: -22px;
        margin-bottom: -22px;
    }

    .bento-hubs-grid,
    .form-actions-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .form-actions-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .wizard-steps-header {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .step-label {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .legal-hero {
        min-height: 320px;
        padding-top: 112px;
        padding-bottom: 48px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERS PAGE - VTC-INSPIRED EDITORIAL BRAND GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-hero {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 170px 0 96px;
}

.partners-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(280px, 0.65fr);
    gap: clamp(32px, 7vw, 96px);
    align-items: end;
}

.partners-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3.75rem, 8vw, 8.75rem);
    line-height: 0.98;
    max-width: 960px;
}

.partners-hero-text {
    color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.78);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.partners-intro {
    padding-top: 70px;
}

.partners-intro .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 48px;
}

.partners-intro-visual {
    border-radius: 0 0 42px 42px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: clamp(360px, 56vw, 680px);
    background: var(--color-primary);
}

.partners-intro-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: inherit;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.partners-intro-copy {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(300px, 0.7fr);
    gap: clamp(28px, 6vw, 90px);
    align-items: start;
}

.partners-intro-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
    line-height: 1;
}

.partners-intro-copy p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.partners-section-heading {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(280px, 0.55fr);
    gap: clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px);
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.partners-brand-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
}

.partner-brand-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 430px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: #162C46;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.14);
    border-radius: 18px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 22px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-brand-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.partner-brand-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 178, 0, 0.48);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.18);
}

.partner-brand-logo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 118px;
    min-height: 78px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px;
}

.partner-brand-logo img {
    max-height: 58px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.partner-brand-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.28;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.partner-brand-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 44, 70, 0.18), rgba(22, 44, 70, 0.95));
}

.partner-brand-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.partner-brand-card:hover .partner-brand-image {
    opacity: 0.42;
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.partner-brand-copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: 96px;
}

.partner-brand-copy h3 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.partner-brand-copy p {
    color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.78);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.partner-brand-copy span {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 18px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.partner-brand-card.compact {
    min-height: 245px;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.partner-brand-card.compact .partner-brand-copy {
    margin-top: 44px;
}

.partners-accounts-section {
    padding-top: 30px;
}

.partners-account-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.partners-account-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.partners-account-card img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.partners-account-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 24px 24px 8px;
}

.partners-account-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    padding: 0 24px 28px;
}

.partners-cta {
    margin-top: 86px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.partners-cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-top: 64px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
}

.partners-cta h2 {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    max-width: 760px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .partners-hero {
        padding: 128px 0 72px;
    }

    .partners-hero-grid,
    .partners-intro-copy,
    .partners-section-heading {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .partners-brand-grid,
    .partners-account-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .partners-hero {
        padding: 104px 0 52px;
    }

    .partners-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 14vw, 4.3rem);
    }

    .partners-intro {
        padding-top: 42px;
    }

    .partners-intro-visual {
        min-height: 340px;
        border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
    }

    .partners-brand-grid,
    .partners-account-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .partner-brand-featured {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .partner-brand-card {
        min-height: 370px;
    }

    .partners-cta-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding-top: 44px;
        padding-bottom: 44px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}