/* ==========================================================================
   MIRACLE IT CAREER ACADEMY — NEXT-GEN DESIGN SYSTEM (GEN-Z TECH AESTHETIC)
   Ultra-Modern, Dark Obsidian Canvas, Electric Tech Accents, Glassmorphism,
   Sora & Inter Typography.
   Strictly Zero External CSS Frameworks. Pure Custom CSS3.
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=JetBrains+Mono:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&family=Sora:wght@600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Canvas & Obsidian Surfaces */
  --color-bg: #07090E;             /* Deep obsidian space black */
  --color-bg-elevated: #0D121F;    /* Elevated surface */
  --color-bg-card: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72); /* Frosted dark glass card */
  --color-bg-card-hover: rgba(22, 32, 54, 0.88);
  --color-bg-alt: #0A0E1A;         /* Section alternating background */
  --color-bg-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);

  /* Typography Colors */
  --color-text-main: #F8FAFC;      /* Crisp high-contrast white */
  --color-text-muted: #94A3B8;     /* Modern slate secondary text */
  --color-text-dim: #64748B;       /* Captions & metadata */
  --color-text-light: #94A3B8;     /* Backward compatibility */
  --color-primary: #F8FAFC;        /* Header text compatibility */
  --color-primary-light: #CBD5E1;

  /* Electric Tech Accent Palette */
  --color-brand: #FF7A00;          /* Miracle IT Warm Brand Orange */
  --color-brand-hover: #E05D00;
  --color-brand-light: #FF9433;
  --color-brand-soft: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12);
  --color-brand-border: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35);
  --color-blue: #2563EB;           /* Miracle IT Logo Blue */
  --color-blue-light: #3B82F6;
  --color-blue-soft: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  --color-blue-border: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);

  --color-cyan: #06B6D4;           /* Cyber Cyan */
  --color-cyan-light: #38BDF8;
  --color-cyan-soft: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  --color-cyan-border: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);

  --color-emerald: #10B981;        /* Laser Emerald */
  --color-emerald-soft: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  --color-emerald-border: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  --color-whatsapp: #10B981;
  --color-whatsapp-hover: #059669;

  --color-amber: #F59E0B;          /* Cyber Sunset Amber */
  --color-amber-soft: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  --color-amber-border: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);

  --color-rose: #F43F5E;           /* Neon Rose */
  --color-rose-soft: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12);
  --color-danger: #EF4444;
  --color-danger-soft: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);

  --color-brand-glow: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.28);
  --color-blue-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);

  /* Hairline Luminous Borders */
  --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --color-border-hover: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45);
  --color-border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A00 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  --grad-cyan: linear-gradient(135deg, #06B6D4 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
  --grad-emerald: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #059669 100%);
  --grad-dark-btn: linear-gradient(180deg, #1E293B 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  --grad-heading: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 20%, #CBD5E1 100%);
  --grad-accent-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9433 0%, #FF6B00 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Sora', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-screen: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", "Courier New", monospace;
  --font-mono: var(--font-screen);

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;

  /* Shadows & Luminous Depth */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 1px 3px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 24px -4px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-glow-cyan: 0 0 28px -4px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
  --shadow-glow-emerald: 0 0 28px -4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  --shadow-hover: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25), 0 0 16px -2px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.15);

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions & Motion Tokens */
  --transition-fast: 160ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 260ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 350ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1);

  --duration-fast: 180ms;
  --duration-normal: 300ms;
  --duration-reveal: 700ms;
  --duration-hero: 900ms;

  /* Dimensions */
  --container-max: 1220px;
  --container-narrow: 860px;
  --header-height: 76px;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height, 76px);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color-scheme: dark;
}

#hero,
#problem,
#courses,
#why-miracle-it,
#learning-experience,
#who-can-join,
#counselling-process,
#proof,
#location,
#faq,
#final-cta,
#counselling-form,
#placed-students,
.placed-students-section {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height, 74px) + 20px);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), color 0.5s ease;
}

.section, .section-alt {
  transition: background-color 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Background Ambient Glow & Dot Grid Texture */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Header Mount Point Spacer */
[data-component="header"] {
  display: block;
  height: var(--header-height, 76px);
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}

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

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

a {
  color: var(--color-brand-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand);
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-brand);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 800;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  font-weight: 800;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 600;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

label, .form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.text-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.text-sm {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.text-xs {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

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

/* Next-Gen Gradient Text */
.gradient-text {
  background: var(--grad-accent-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}

.code-font {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.container-narrow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section {
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Ambient Section Glow Orbs */
.section-alt::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  background: var(--grad-heading);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Futuristic Section Tag */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #FB923C;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px -3px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.2);
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FF7A00;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FF7A00;
}

/* Button System (Cyber / Next-Gen) */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  user-select: none;
  white-space: normal;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.55;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Primary Button: Electric Gradient with subtle top sheen */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF851A 0%, #EA580C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Shimmer Light Sweep on Hover Only */
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -70%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 150%;
  transition: left 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF9433 0%, #FF6B00 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Secondary Dark Glass Button */
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-text-main) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Secondary Light / Translucent Button for Banners */
.btn-secondary-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-secondary-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* WhatsApp Neon Emerald Button */
.btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34D399 0%, #10B981 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-whatsapp:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Phone / Direct Helpline Button */
.btn-phone {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-phone:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-phone:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand);
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.35rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 1.15rem;
  height: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Cards & Glassmorphic Surfaces */
.card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), background var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), var(--shadow-glow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Top Shimmer Highlight for Cards */
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 50%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Badges */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.badge-blue {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14);
  color: #93C5FD;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.badge-emerald {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  color: #6EE7B7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px -2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.badge-amber {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
  color: #FCD34D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px -2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.badge-purple {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.14);
  color: #D8B4FE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px -2px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
}

.verify-placeholder {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #FBBF24;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

/* Pulsing Live Status Dot */
.pulsing-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.66, 0, 0, 1);
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* Grid & Flex Helpers */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE: GRADUATED BREAKPOINTS (1024px, 768px, 480px, 380px, 340px, 320px)
   ========================================================================== */
html {
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 960px;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: clamp(3.75rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3.75rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container,
  .container-narrow {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  }

  .card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem;
  }

  .btn-lg {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Prevent iOS auto-zoom on input focus */
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="tel"],
  input[type="email"],
  input[type="search"],
  select,
  textarea,
  .form-input,
  .form-select,
  .phone-input {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn {
    min-height: 46px;
  }

  .btn-full-mobile {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: 2.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.75rem;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.5vw, 1.85rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .section-header p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .container,
  .container-narrow {
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
    padding-right: 0.85rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .btn-lg {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .dynamic-island-status {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 340px) {
  .container,
  .container-narrow {
    padding-left: 0.7rem;
    padding-right: 0.7rem;
  }

  .card {
    padding: 1.05rem 0.7rem;
  }

  .btn {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .container,
  .container-narrow {
    padding-left: 0.6rem;
    padding-right: 0.6rem;
  }

  .card {
    padding: 1rem 0.6rem;
  }
}

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gap-2 { gap: 0.5rem; }
.gap-3 { gap: 0.75rem; }
.gap-4 { gap: 1rem; }

.btn-icon {
  width: 1.15rem;
  height: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon,
.btn-secondary-light:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.05);
}

.hero-dir-btn:hover .btn-icon,
.btn-directions:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px) translateX(2px);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   CENTRAL MOTION SYSTEM (GEN-Z TECH / MODERN PRODUCT MOTION)
   Safe fallback: elements are naturally visible unless html.motion-ready is set.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Motion-ready baseline transformations */
html.motion-ready .reveal,
html.motion-ready .reveal-up,
html.motion-ready .reveal-left,
html.motion-ready .reveal-right,
html.motion-ready .reveal-scale,
html.motion-ready .reveal-blur {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-smooth),
              transform var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-smooth),
              filter var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-smooth);
}

html.motion-ready .reveal-up {
  transform: translateY(28px);
}

html.motion-ready .reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-28px);
}

html.motion-ready .reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(28px);
}

html.motion-ready .reveal-scale {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

html.motion-ready .reveal-blur {
  transform: translateY(22px);
  filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Active Revealed State */
html.motion-ready .reveal.is-revealed,
html.motion-ready .reveal-up.is-revealed,
html.motion-ready .reveal-left.is-revealed,
html.motion-ready .reveal-right.is-revealed,
html.motion-ready .reveal-scale.is-revealed,
html.motion-ready .reveal-blur.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* Central Stagger Grid System */
html.motion-ready .stagger-container .stagger-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-smooth),
              transform var(--duration-reveal) var(--ease-smooth);
  transition-delay: var(--stagger-delay, 0ms);
}

html.motion-ready .stagger-container.is-revealed .stagger-item {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Hover Elevation & Micro-Interactions */
.hover-lift {
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.hover-lift:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Backward compatibility for legacy fade-in-up */
.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.fade-in-up.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

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

  html.motion-ready .reveal,
  html.motion-ready .reveal-up,
  html.motion-ready .reveal-left,
  html.motion-ready .reveal-right,
  html.motion-ready .reveal-scale,
  html.motion-ready .reveal-blur,
  html.motion-ready .stagger-container .stagger-item,
  .fade-in-up {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .hero-ambient-orb,
  .dev-terminal-window,
  .hero-float-card,
  .pulsing-dot,
  .cursor-follower {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SMOOTH SCROLL-BASED THEME EVOLUTION
   Gradual, cohesive brand-aligned variations of the obsidian canvas
   ========================================================================== */
body[data-theme="obsidian"],
body[data-theme="charcoal"],
body[data-theme="midnight"],
body[data-theme="sapphire"],
body[data-theme="cyan"],
body[data-theme="slate"],
body[data-theme="obsidian-glow"] {
  background-color: #07090E;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

body[data-theme="obsidian"] {
  --color-bg: #07090E;
  --color-bg-alt: #0A0E1A;
}

body[data-theme="charcoal"] {
  --color-bg: #090D18;
  --color-bg-alt: #0C1222;
}

body[data-theme="midnight"] {
  --color-bg: #070B16;
  --color-bg-alt: #0B1124;
}

body[data-theme="sapphire"] {
  --color-bg: #080D1C;
  --color-bg-alt: #0C142A;
}

body[data-theme="cyan"] {
  --color-bg: #060F1A;
  --color-bg-alt: #0A1728;
}

body[data-theme="slate"] {
  --color-bg: #080E18;
  --color-bg-alt: #0C1626;
}

body[data-theme="obsidian-glow"] {
  --color-bg: #07090E;
  --color-bg-alt: #0A0E1A;
}

body[data-theme="light"] {
  --color-bg: #F8FAFC;
  --color-bg-alt: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  color: #0F172A;
}

body[data-theme="light"]::before {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SKIPER UI & VENGEANCE UI INTERACTION STYLES
   - Dual-Ring Interactive Magnetic Cursor
   - Vengeance UI Bento Grid Mouse Spotlight
   - Skiper UI 3D Tilt Cards with Dynamic Specular Glare
   - Vengeance UI Animated Border-Beam Laser
   - Skiper UI Dynamic Island Navigation Pill
   - Infinite Kinetic Dual-Track Marquee
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. DUAL-RING INTERACTIVE MAGNETIC CURSOR (Skiper UI) */
.cursor-dot {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  margin-top: -3px;
  margin-left: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38BDF8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(-100px, -100px, 0);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 0ms;
}

.cursor-ring {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  margin-top: -16px;
  margin-left: -16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px 2px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  will-change: transform, width, height, border-color, background-color, box-shadow;
  transform: translate3d(-100px, -100px, 0);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: width 260ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              height 260ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              margin 260ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              border-color 240ms ease,
              background-color 240ms ease,
              box-shadow 240ms ease,
              opacity 200ms ease;
}

.cursor-badge {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transform: translate3d(-100px, -100px, 0);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #07090E;
  background: #38BDF8;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 120ms ease-out;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .cursor-dot,
  .cursor-ring,
  .cursor-badge {
    display: block;
  }
}

.cursor-dot.is-active,
.cursor-ring.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Hover state on interactive buttons, links, pills */
.cursor-ring.cursor-hover {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  margin-top: -26px;
  margin-left: -26px;
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px 6px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4), inset 0 0 14px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3);
}

.cursor-ring.cursor-card-hover {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  margin-top: -34px;
  margin-left: -34px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px 8px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35);
}

.cursor-badge.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 2. VENGEANCE UI BENTO GRID MOUSE SPOTLIGHT */
.bento-spotlight {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  --mouse-x: 50%;
  --mouse-y: 50%;
}

.bento-spotlight::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mouse-x) var(--mouse-y), rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.22), transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 350ms ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bento-spotlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mouse-x) var(--mouse-y), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 350ms ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bento-spotlight:hover::before,
.bento-spotlight:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 3. SKIPER UI 3D PERSPECTIVE TILT CARD */
.tilt-card-container {
  perspective: 1100px;
}

.tilt-card {
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 120ms ease-out, box-shadow 260ms ease;
}

.tilt-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35), 0 0 30px -4px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.specular-glare {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--glare-x, 50%) var(--glare-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
  z-index: 2;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.tilt-card:hover .specular-glare {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 4. VENGEANCE UI BORDER-BEAM LASER ANIMATION */
.border-beam-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.border-beam-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -150%;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent 0deg,
    transparent 280deg,
    #06B6D4 320deg,
    #FF7A00 345deg,
    #38BDF8 360deg
  );
  animation: borderBeamRotate 6s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.border-beam-inner {
  position: relative;
  background: #0A0E1A;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) - 1.5px);
  z-index: 1;
  height: 100%;
}

@keyframes borderBeamRotate {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* 5. SKIPER UI DYNAMIC ISLAND HEADER STYLES */
.dynamic-island-shell {
  position: sticky;
  top: 14px;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.dynamic-island-bar {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(13, 18, 31, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 24px -4px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 360ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.dynamic-island-bar.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.92);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px -2px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  padding-top: 0.4rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* Status Pill in Dynamic Island */
.dynamic-island-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #34D399;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.dynamic-island-status .pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: pulseBeacon 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseBeacon {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.15); 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); }
}

/* Gliding Active Pill Nav Track */
.nav-pill-track {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.nav-gliding-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 260ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.nav-gliding-pill.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-pill-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-pill-item:hover,
.nav-pill-item.is-current {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 6. VENGEANCE UI DUAL-TRACK INFINITE KINETIC MARQUEE */
.marquee-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background: #080B14;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.marquee-gradient-mask {
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-gradient-mask::before,
.marquee-gradient-mask::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-gradient-mask::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #080B14 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-gradient-mask::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #080B14 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.section-light .marquee-gradient-mask::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #F8FAFC 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85) 45%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.section-light .marquee-gradient-mask::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #F8FAFC 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85) 45%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.marquee-left {
  animation: marqueeLeft 32s linear infinite;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.marquee-right {
  animation: marqueeRight 34s linear infinite;
}

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

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

.marquee-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}

.marquee-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
}

.marquee-pill-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38BDF8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 2px 7px;
}

/* 7. MAGNETIC BUTTON PHYSICS CLASS */
.btn-magnetic {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 140ms ease-out, box-shadow 240ms ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* 8. KINETIC TEXT SHIMMER */
.shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #FFFFFF 0%,
    #FFB366 25%,
    #FF7A00 50%,
    #38BDF8 75%,
    #FFFFFF 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: textShimmer 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes textShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

/* 9. SKIPER UI SCROLL PROGRESS LASER */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB 0%, #38BDF8 50%, #10B981 80%, #F59E0B 100%);
  z-index: 10005;
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
}

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. COMPANY LOGOS HORIZONTAL SLIDING TICKER (BELOW HERO)
   ========================================================================== */
.company-ticker-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.25rem 0 2.5rem;
  background: #080B14;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 5;
}

.company-ticker-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.company-ticker-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #38BDF8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ticker-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #38BDF8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #38BDF8;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

.company-ticker-title {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.35vw, 1.12rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #94A3B8);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.company-marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.company-marquee-mask {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.company-marquee-mask::before,
.company-marquee-mask::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(60px, 12vw, 180px);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.company-marquee-mask::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #080B14 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.company-marquee-mask::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #080B14 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.company-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: companyMarquee 42s linear infinite;
}

.company-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

.company-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.25s ease,
              background 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.company-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.55);
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.25);
}

.company-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.company-card:hover .company-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .company-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HARMONIOUS SECTION THEME SYSTEM — SUBTLE TONAL SHADES & SEAMLESS TRANSITIONS
   Strictly unified palette: Eliminates harsh bright-white to dark flash transitions.
   Smooth, continuous, ultra-premium editorial dark-tech aesthetic across all sections.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Section Smooth Transitions & Subtle Borders */
.section, .section-alt, section {
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), color 0.4s ease;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Individual Section Tonal Shades */
.hero-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: none;
}

.placed-students-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

/* Middle Sections: Kept in rich, dark obsidian / midnight tech theme */
.problem-section {
  background-color: #0D1424 !important;
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.courses-section {
  background-color: #080D1A !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.why-section {
  background-color: #0C1322 !important;
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.learning-experience-section {
  background-color: #080D1A !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.who-join-section {
  background-color: #0B1120 !important;
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.counselling-process-section {
  background-color: #080D1A !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.proof-section {
  background-color: #0E1628 !important;
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.location-section {
  background-color: #070B14 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* Ending Sections: Bright Theme */
.faq-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.final-cta-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.site-footer {
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}

/* Headings and text in dark middle sections */
.problem-section h1, .problem-section h2, .problem-section h3, .problem-section h4,
.why-section h1, .why-section h2, .why-section h3, .why-section h4,
.who-join-section h1, .who-join-section h2, .who-join-section h3, .who-join-section h4,
.proof-section h1, .proof-section h2, .proof-section h3, .proof-section h4 {
  color: #F8FAFC;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.problem-section p, .problem-section .text-lead,
.why-section p, .why-section .text-lead,
.who-join-section p, .who-join-section .text-lead,
.proof-section p, .proof-section .text-lead {
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Cards across dark middle sections */
.problem-section .card, .problem-section .problem-card,
.why-section .why-card, .why-section .pillar-story-card,
.who-join-section .who-card, .who-join-section .who-stack-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

/* Section tags */
.section-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12) !important;
  color: #FF9433 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Clean up legacy .section-light rules */
.section-light {
  background-color: #0D1424 !important;
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

.section-light::before,
.section-light::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ATMOSPHERIC CINEMATIC BACKGROUND GLOWS & KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes ambientGlowDrift {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(25px, -18px, 0) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-20px, 15px, 0) scale(0.96);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

@keyframes ambientPulse {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ambient-glow,
  .bg-glow-layer {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   SEAMLESS ARCHITECTURAL SECTION TRANSITIONS (ZERO BLUR, CRISP VECTOR FLOW)
   Miracle IT Dual-Theme Flow: Bright -> Dark Core -> Bright Ending
   ========================================================================== */

.section-seam-divider {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-seam-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(34px, 4vw, 56px);
  vertical-align: bottom;
}

/* Light to Dark Transition: Placed Students -> Problem */
.seam-bright-to-dark {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
}

/* Dark to Light Transition: Location -> FAQ */
.seam-dark-to-bright {
  background-color: #080E18;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
}