/* ==========================================================================
   HireDeveloperTeam.in - Enterprise Stylesheet
   Modern, Human-Centric, Responsive & High-Performance Design System
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Color Tokens */
  --color-navy-950: #050C1A;
  --color-navy-900: #0A192F;
  --color-navy-800: #102A4C;
  --color-navy-700: #1B3B6F;
  
  --color-slate-900: #0F172A;
  --color-slate-800: #1E293B;
  --color-slate-700: #334155;
  --color-slate-600: #475569;
  --color-slate-500: #64748B;
  --color-slate-400: #94A3B8;
  --color-slate-300: #CBD5E1;
  --color-slate-200: #E2E8F0;
  --color-slate-100: #F1F5F9;
  --color-slate-50:  #F8FAFC;
  --color-white:     #FFFFFF;

  /* Accent & Status Tokens */
  --color-primary:       #1D4ED8;
  --color-primary-hover: #1E40AF;
  --color-primary-light: #EFF6FF;
  --color-primary-glow:  rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15);

  --color-accent-sky:    #0284C7;
  --color-accent-teal:   #0D9488;
  --color-emerald:       #059669;
  --color-emerald-light: #ECFDF5;
  --color-emerald-text:  #065F46;
  --color-amber:         #D97706;
  --color-amber-light:   #FFFBEB;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Elevation & Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 1px 2px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12), 0 10px 15px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-wide: 1360px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s ease;
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

img, picture, video, canvas, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

input, button, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--color-slate-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.h1-hero {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.h2-section {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.h3-card {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #0284C7 50%, #0D9488 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
  border-color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-slate-50);
  border-color: var(--color-slate-400);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.badge-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.badge-status-green {
  background-color: var(--color-emerald-light);
  color: var(--color-emerald-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Announcement Bar & Header Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.announcement-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.announcement-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.announcement-contacts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.announcement-contacts a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

.announcement-contacts a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 4.75rem;
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.logo-text span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.logo-suffix {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

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

/* Dropdown Menu */
.nav-dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  width: 720px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 100;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

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

.dropdown-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.dropdown-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-slate-50);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--color-slate-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}

.hero-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.hero-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-highlight-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-reassurance {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-reassurance-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Hero Media Card */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  background: var(--color-slate-900);
}

.hero-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Badges on Hero Image */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: float-gentle 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-badge-top {
  top: -1.25rem;
  left: -1.25rem;
}

.floating-badge-bottom {
  bottom: -1.25rem;
  right: -1.25rem;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes float-gentle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.badge-icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.badge-icon-box.green {
  background: var(--color-emerald-light);
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.badge-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-value {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-slate-900);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust Metric Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-item {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.metric-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.metric-number {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.metric-number span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}

.metric-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Plain-English Value Proposition Section
   ========================================================================== */
.value-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.value-icon.teal {
  background: #F0FDFA;
  color: var(--color-accent-teal);
}

.value-icon.emerald {
  background: var(--color-emerald-light);
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.value-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.value-points {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.value-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4 Flexible Engagement Models Section
   ========================================================================== */
.models-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.models-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.model-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.model-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.model-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-primary), var(--shadow-lg);
}

.model-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.model-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.model-name {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.model-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
}

.model-details {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.model-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.model-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}

.model-feature-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.model-footer {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.model-speed {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
}

.model-speed strong {
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Technology Platform Directory Section (22 Tech Stacks)
   ========================================================================== */
.tech-directory-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.tech-filter-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.tech-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tech-filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-slate-200);
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.tech-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}

.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tech-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.tech-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.tech-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tech-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.tech-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.tech-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.tech-skill-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.tech-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}

.tech-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.tech-card-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.tech-card:hover .tech-card-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4-Step Vetting & Delivery Process
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-section .h2-section,
.process-section .section-tag {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.process-section .section-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.process-section .lead-text {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.process-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.process-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-card:hover .process-step-num {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.process-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

.process-duration {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comparison Matrix Section
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.comparison-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 780px;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
}

.comparison-table th.col-highlight,
.comparison-table td.col-highlight {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.comparison-table th.col-highlight {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

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

.check-icon {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cross-icon {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Case Studies / Real Engagement Scenarios
   ========================================================================== */
.scenarios-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.scenarios-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.scenario-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.scenario-industry {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.scenario-title {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.scenario-body {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.scenario-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
}

.scenario-stat-val {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.scenario-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Rate Card & Cost Transparency Section
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.rate-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.rate-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.rate-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.rate-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-primary), var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.rate-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.rate-level {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.rate-exp {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.rate-price {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.rate-period {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rate-features {
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.rate-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.rate-features li svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section (Exclusive Disclosures via <details name="faq">)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

details.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

details.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

summary.faq-summary {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
}

summary.faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

summary.faq-summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

details.faq-item[open] summary.faq-summary::after {
  content: "−";
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Lead Capture Section & Modal Dialog
   ========================================================================== */
.lead-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-950) 0%, var(--color-navy-900) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.lead-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.lead-content h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.lead-content p {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.lead-contact-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.lead-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.lead-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lead-form-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
}

.lead-form-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.lead-form-box p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.125rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-300);
  background: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-900);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Form Status Message Box */
.form-status {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-emerald-light);
  color: var(--color-emerald-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.form-status.error {
  display: block;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

/* Native Modal Dialog for Quick Consultation */
dialog#consultation-dialog {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 90%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  margin: auto;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

dialog#consultation-dialog::backdrop {
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.dialog-wrapper {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.dialog-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dialog-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-slate-200);
  color: var(--color-slate-900);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-navy-950);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* SEO Tech Platforms Footer Index (All 22 Links Grid) */
.footer-seo-index {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-seo-index h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-seo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.footer-seo-grid a {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.footer-seo-grid a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Dedicated SEO Tech Landing Page Custom Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.breadcrumbs {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
}

.breadcrumb-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

.tech-hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              var(--color-slate-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.tech-spec-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.tech-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  padding-right: 1rem;
}

.tech-spec-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.tech-spec-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.tech-spec-val {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

/* Sample Profiles Grid */
.profiles-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.profiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.profile-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.profile-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.profile-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.profile-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.profile-name-role h4 {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.profile-name-role p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
}

.profile-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.profile-bio {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.profile-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.profile-rate {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Skills Matrix Breakdown */
.matrix-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.matrix-col {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.matrix-col h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
}

.matrix-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.matrix-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}

.matrix-item svg {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Related Tech Stacks Bar */
.related-tech-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.related-tech-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.related-tech-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.related-tech-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .value-grid,
  .scenarios-grid,
  .tech-grid,
  .profiles-grid,
  .matrix-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .process-grid,
  .rate-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-seo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .announcement-bar .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .models-grid,
  .value-grid,
  .scenarios-grid,
  .tech-grid,
  .profiles-grid,
  .matrix-grid,
  .rate-cards-grid,
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .metric-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .metric-item:nth-child(3),
  .metric-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .tech-spec-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top-grid,
  .footer-seo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}