/* ==========================================================================
   SARTTHI.COM — GLOBAL STYLING SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');

/* Local Font: Valley Sans */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Valley Sans';
  src: url('fonts/ValleySans-VariableFont_wght.ttf') format('truetype-variations'),
    url('fonts/ValleySans-VariableFont_wght.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Valley Sans';
  src: url('fonts/static/ValleySans-ExtraBold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Valley Sans';
  src: url('fonts/static/ValleySans-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --sky: #0EA5E9;
  --sky-d: #0284C7;
  --sky-dd: #075985;
  --sky-l: #E0F2FE;
  --sky-ll: #F0F9FF;

  --yellow: #EAB308;
  --yellow-d: #CA8A04;
  --yellow-l: #FEF9C3;
  --yellow-ll: #FEFCE8;

  --navy: #0C1B33;
  --navy-l: #1E293B;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Grays */
  --g50: #F8FAFC;
  --g100: #F1F5F9;
  --g200: #E2E8F0;
  --g300: #CBD5E1;
  --g400: #94A3B8;
  --g500: #64748B;
  --g600: #475569;

  /* Accent Shades */
  --green: #10B981;
  --green-l: #D1FAE5;
  --red: #EF4444;
  --red-l: #FEE2E2;
  --purple: #8B5CF6;
  --purple-l: #EDE9FE;

  /* Fonts */
  --fh: 'Valley Sans', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --fb: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --sh-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(12, 27, 51, .06);
  --sh-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(12, 27, 51, .09);
  --sh-lg: 0 24px 72px rgba(12, 27, 51, .11);
  --sh-xl: 0 48px 120px rgba(12, 27, 51, .13);
  --sh-sky: 0 16px 48px rgba(14, 165, 233, .3);
  --sh-yellow: 0 16px 48px rgba(234, 179, 8, .35);

  /* Design Tokens from 00-design-system-and-strategy.md */
  --color-bg: #FAFAF8;
  --color-ink: #10151F;
  --color-ink-muted: #545F6E;
  --color-border: #E7E5E0;
  --color-primary-dark: #0B1E3D;
  --color-primary: #1E3A8A;
  --color-accent: #F5A623;
  --color-accent-hover: #D98F14;
  --tint-it-sales: #E8F0FE;
  --tint-ca: #F1ECFB;
  --tint-retail: #FDECE2;
  --tint-tech: #E6F4EA;
  --color-footer-bg: #0A0F1C;
  --color-footer-text: #C7CDD9;
  --radius-card: 24px;
  --radius-btn: 10px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--fb);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: var(--fb);
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

svg {
  width: 1.2em;
  height: 1.2em;
  vertical-align: middle;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Scroll Progress */
#spb {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky), var(--yellow), var(--sky));
  background-size: 200%;
  animation: spb-shimmer 2s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(14, 165, 233, .6);
}

@keyframes spb-shimmer {
  to {
    background-position: 200% 0;
  }
}

/* Header */
header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateZ(0);
  z-index: 900;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 24px;
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 1px;
  border-color: transparent;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: none;
  width: min(1160px, 94vw);
  will-change: width, top, border-radius, box-shadow, padding;
  transition: width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    top 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-radius 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background-color 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    padding 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

header.scrolled {
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateZ(0);
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  border-color: transparent transparent var(--g200) transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  padding: 0 max(24px, calc((100% - 1160px) / 2));
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.logo-icon,
.logo-text {
  display: none;
}

nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--g600);
  transition: all .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--g100);
}

/* Dark Hero Theme Header (e.g. Homepage / index.html) */
body.has-dark-hero header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link,
header.hdr-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-link {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

body.has-dark-hero header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link:hover,
body.has-dark-hero header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link.active,
header.hdr-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-link:hover,
header.hdr-dark:not(.scrolled) .nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

header.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: var(--g600);
}

header.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
header.scrolled .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--g100);
}

.nav-link svg {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform .2s;
}

.nav-link:hover svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown */
.has-drop {
  position: relative;
}

.has-drop:hover .drop {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.drop {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xl);
  padding: 16px;
  min-width: 480px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.drop::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 15px;
}

.drop-sm {
  min-width: 300px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.di {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background .18s;
}

.di:hover {
  background: var(--g50);
}

.di-ico {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.di-name {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.di-sub {
  font-size: .71rem;
  color: var(--g500);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.hdr-r {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-ghost-sm {
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--g600);
  transition: all .2s;
}

.btn-ghost-sm:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--g100);
}

.btn-nav {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--sky);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(14, 165, 233, .4);
  transition: all .25s;
}

.btn-nav:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sky);
}

/* Sections */
.sec {
  padding: 100px 5vw;
  position: relative;
}

.sec-sm {
  padding: 60px 5vw;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sky);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.tag::before,
.tag::after {
  content: '';
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Typography elements */
h1,
.h1 {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 5.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  color: var(--navy);
}

h2,
.h2 {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--navy);
}

h3,
.h3 {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.sky {
  color: var(--sky);
}

.yellow {
  color: var(--yellow-d);
}

.italic {
  font-style: italic;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--g500);
}

.lead-sm {
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--g500);
}

/* Magnetic / Premium Buttons */
.mag-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all .25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mag-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;
}

.b-sky {
  background: var(--sky);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(14, 165, 233, .4);
}

.b-sky::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky-d), var(--sky));
}

.b-sky:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(14, 165, 233, .55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.b-sky:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.b-yellow {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-yellow);
}

.b-yellow::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--yellow-d), var(--yellow));
}

.b-yellow:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(234, 179, 8, .6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.b-yellow:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.b-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--g300);
}

.b-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--sky);
  color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14, 165, 233, .15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.b-outline-sky {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--sky);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sky);
}

.b-outline-sky:hover {
  background: var(--sky);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sky);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Scroll Animation System */
[data-anim] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .75s cubic-bezier(.25, .46, .45, .94), transform .75s cubic-bezier(.25, .46, .45, .94);
}

[data-anim="fade-up"] {
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

[data-anim="fade-left"] {
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}

[data-anim="fade-right"] {
  transform: translateX(40px);
}

[data-anim="fade-scale"] {
  transform: scale(.92);
}

[data-anim].visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

[data-stagger]>* {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .65s cubic-bezier(.25, .46, .45, .94), transform .65s cubic-bezier(.25, .46, .45, .94);
}

[data-stagger].staggered>* {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

[data-stagger].staggered>*:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0s;
}

[data-stagger].staggered>*:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: .1s;
}

[data-stagger].staggered>*:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: .2s;
}

[data-stagger].staggered>*:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: .3s;
}

[data-stagger].staggered>*:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: .4s;
}

[data-stagger].staggered>*:nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: .5s;
}

/* Sticky Scroll Section for Notion / OysterHR panels */
.sticky-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 130vh;
  /* Tightened scroll track container height */
}

.sticky-container {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  height: 70vh;
  /* Reduced section viewport height */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 5vw;
}

.sticky-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sticky-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sticky-right {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-l);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sticky-panel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(.25, .46, .45, .94);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sticky-panel.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.sticky-panel img,
.sticky-panel video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Dynamic steps / Tab list */
.scroll-tab {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--g200);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.scroll-tab:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  background: var(--g50);
}

.scroll-tab.active {
  opacity: 1;
  border-left-color: var(--sky);
  background: var(--sky-ll);
}

.scroll-tab-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.scroll-tab-desc {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--g500);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Marquee Style */
.mq-wrap {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 20px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.mq-wrap::before,
.mq-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mq-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), transparent);
}

.mq-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--navy), transparent);
}

.mq {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: mq 35s linear infinite;
}

.mq:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes mq {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

.mqi {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .48);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mqi.hl {
  color: var(--yellow);
}

.mq-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 165, 233, .5);
}

/* Footer styling */
footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 80px 5vw 40px;
  color: white;
}

.ft {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
}

.flogo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.flogo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.flogo-icon,
.flogo-txt {
  display: none;
}

.ftagline {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.fsocs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.fsoc {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
  transition: all .25s;
}

.fsoc:hover {
  border-color: var(--sky);
  color: var(--sky);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.fch {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.flinks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.flinks a {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  transition: color .2s;
}

.flinks a:hover {
  color: var(--yellow);
}

.fb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
}

.fcp {
  font-size: .73rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
}

.flegal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.flegal a {
  font-size: .73rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  transition: color .2s;
}

.flegal a:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
}

/* Toast */
#toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-xl);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transform: translateY(80px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all .45s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1);
}

.toast-ico {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
}

#toast.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Floating blobs */
.blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ft {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .ft> :first-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .sticky-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .sticky-right {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .sticky-container {
    height: auto;
    padding: 60px 5vw;
    position: relative;
  }

  .sticky-wrapper {
    height: auto;
  }

  .scroll-tab {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ft {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ft> :first-child {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .fb {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  header,
  header.scrolled {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .hdr-r .btn-nav {
    display: none;
    /* Hide primary call action on narrow mobile header */
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OYSTER-STYLE STAGGERED INTRO FLOW (ECOSYSTEM PILLARS / OUR BRANDS)
   Yellow (#EAB308) and Blue Gradient (#0478B4, #0483C5, #027FBF) Palette
   ========================================================================== */
.brands-flow-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.brands-grid-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.flow-brand-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.05);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.flow-brand-card.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.flow-brand-card .lead-sm {
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.brand-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.brand-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Card 1 - SartthiCRM (Blue Gradient Theme) */
.brand-card-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #E0F2FE 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(4, 120, 180, 0.25);
}

.brand-card-1:hover {
  border-color: #027FBF;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(4, 120, 180, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.brand-card-1 .h3 {
  color: #0478B4;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.brand-card-1 .brand-link {
  color: #027FBF;
}

.brand-card-1 .brand-tag {
  background: rgba(4, 120, 180, 0.09);
  color: #0478B4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 120, 180, 0.18);
}

/* Card 2 - TechSartthi (Yellow Theme) */
.brand-card-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FEFCE8 0%, #FEF9C3 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
}

.brand-card-2:hover {
  border-color: #EAB308;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.brand-card-2 .h3 {
  color: #CA8A04;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.brand-card-2 .brand-link {
  color: #CA8A04;
}

.brand-card-2 .brand-tag {
  background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.14);
  color: #A16207;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.28);
}

/* Sticker Badges (Bag Icon & Settings Icon) */
.sticker-badge {
  position: absolute;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.12);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.badge-top-left {
  top: -22px;
  left: 28px;
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
  border: 2px solid rgba(4, 120, 180, 0.25);
}

.badge-top-right {
  top: -22px;
  right: 28px;
  transform: rotate(10deg);
  border: 2px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
}

.flow-brand-card:hover .sticker-badge {
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(0deg);
}

/* Connecting Arrow SVG Wrapper */
.connecting-arrow-brands-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: -38px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 260px;
  height: 90px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.connecting-arrow-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.arrow-path {
  stroke-dasharray: 320;
  stroke-dashoffset: 320;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.arrow-head {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease 1s;
}

.connecting-arrow-brands-wrapper.is-animated .arrow-path {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.connecting-arrow-brands-wrapper.is-animated .arrow-head {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .brands-grid-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 45px;
  }

  .connecting-arrow-brands-wrapper {
    display: none;
  }

  .badge-top-left,
  .badge-top-right {
    top: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE & EXTENDED INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Anchor offset for sticky header */
#mission-vision,
#brand-story,
#team,
#journey-metrics,
#beliefs,
#roadmap-milestones {
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

/* 1. About Hero */
.about-hero {
  padding: 150px 5vw 90px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #FAFAF8 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% 15%, rgba(14, 165, 233, .09) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 40% at 85% 65%, rgba(234, 179, 8, .06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.about-hero .lead {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* 2. Mission & Vision Cards (Oyster-Style Staggered Intro Flow: Card 1 -> Arrow -> Card 2) */
.staggered-mv-container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mv-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 48px 40px 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.mv-card.is-visible,
.mv-card.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.mv-card.flow-card-1 {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-left: 6%;
}

.mv-card.flow-card-2 {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-right: 6%;
}

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

.mv-card.mission:hover {
  border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.16);
}

.mv-card.vision:hover {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.2);
}

/* Connecting Arrow (Card 1 -> Card 2) */
.connecting-arrow-mv-wrapper {
  width: 220px;
  height: 120px;
  align-self: center;
  margin: -20px 0 -20px -100px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.connecting-arrow-mv-wrapper .connecting-arrow-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.connecting-arrow-mv-wrapper .arrow-path {
  stroke-dasharray: 280;
  stroke-dashoffset: 280;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.connecting-arrow-mv-wrapper .arrow-head {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease 1s;
}

.connecting-arrow-mv-wrapper.is-animated .arrow-path {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.connecting-arrow-mv-wrapper.is-animated .arrow-head {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Oyster-Style Floating Sticker Badges */
.mv-card .sticker-badge {
  position: absolute;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.1);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.mv-card.mission .sticker-badge {
  background: var(--sky-l);
  color: var(--sky-dd);
  border: 2px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
}

.mv-card.vision .sticker-badge {
  background: var(--yellow-l);
  color: var(--yellow-d);
  border: 2px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
}

.mv-card .badge-top-left {
  top: -22px;
  left: 28px;
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
}

.mv-card .badge-top-right {
  top: -22px;
  right: 28px;
  transform: rotate(10deg);
}

.mv-card:hover .sticker-badge {
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(0deg);
}

.mv-card-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.mv-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--g600);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--sky-l);
}

.mv-card.vision .mv-text {
  border-left-color: var(--yellow-l);
}

/* 3. Brand Story Editorial Section */
.brand-story-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 110px 5vw;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--g200);
}

.brand-story-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.brand-story-path-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px;
  left: -80px;
  width: calc(100% + 160px);
  height: 85%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.story-path-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 1200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.brand-story-sec.is-visible .story-path-line,
.brand-story-sec.staggered .story-path-line {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.brand-motif-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 44px;
}

.brand-motif-line {
  height: 1px;
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--g300), transparent);
  max-width: 140px;
}

.wheel-spoke-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  color: #0B1E3D;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-story-sec:hover .wheel-spoke-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.story-paragraphs-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 26px;
}

.story-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--navy-l);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s ease, transform 0.75s ease;
}

.story-paragraph.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 4. Journey & Key Metrics */
.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

#journey-metrics .metrics-strip,
.journey-grid .metrics-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.metric-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.metric-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--sky);
}

.metric-val {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
}

.metric-val .count {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.metric-suffix {
  color: var(--sky);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.metric-box:nth-child(2) .metric-suffix,
.metric-box:nth-child(3) .metric-suffix {
  color: var(--yellow-d);
}

.metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--g500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* 5. Core Beliefs (5-Item Value System) */
.beliefs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  row-gap: 38px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.belief-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 42px 30px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.belief-card:nth-child(1),
.belief-card:nth-child(2),
.belief-card:nth-child(3) {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.belief-card:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: 2 / span 2;
}

.belief-card:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: 4 / span 2;
}

.belief-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--sky);
}

.belief-card .sticker-badge {
  position: absolute;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.1);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  background: var(--sky-l);
  color: var(--sky-dd);
  border: 2px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
}

.belief-card .badge-top-right {
  top: -20px;
  right: 24px;
  transform: rotate(8deg);
}

.belief-card .badge-top-left {
  top: -20px;
  left: 24px;
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
}

.belief-card:hover .sticker-badge {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(0deg);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22);
}

.belief-headline-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.belief-drop-num {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--sky);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.belief-card:hover .belief-drop-num {
  color: var(--sky-d);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.belief-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.belief-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--g500);
}

/* 6. Roadmap Milestones — Interactive Horizontal Timeline (Text-Only Mode) */
.timeline-interactive-wrap {
  margin-top: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-nav-track {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding: 0 30px;
}

.timeline-connecting-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--g200);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-connecting-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky), var(--yellow));
  transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.timeline-steps {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.timeline-step-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  outline: none;
}

.step-node {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--g300);
  color: var(--g500);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}

.timeline-step-btn:hover .step-node {
  border-color: var(--sky);
  color: var(--sky);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.timeline-step-btn.active .step-node {
  background: var(--sky);
  border-color: var(--sky);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--sky-l);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.step-year {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--g500);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.timeline-step-btn.active .step-year {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.timeline-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}

.timeline-card.active {
  border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0F9FF 100%);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.timeline-card.dimmed {
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.tl-badge-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tl-num-badge {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--sky);
  background: var(--sky-ll);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--sky-l);
}

.tl-year-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--yellow-d);
  background: var(--yellow-ll);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--yellow-l);
}

.tl-m-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tl-m-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--g500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CENTER TIMELINE SPINE (Alternating Top/Bottom Rows & Scroll Emergence)
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-sec {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.roadmap-spine-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* 3-Column Grid for Top & Bottom Rows */
.roadmap-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.roadmap-row-top {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.roadmap-row-bottom {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.roadmap-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Center Timeline Spine Area */
.roadmap-spine-track-area {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Horizontal Track & Progress */
.roadmap-spine-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--g200);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.roadmap-spine-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky) 0%, #0284C7 65%, var(--yellow) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.4);
}

/* 6 Nodes across the track */
.roadmap-nodes-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
}

.roadmap-node-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Stems connecting nodes to top or bottom */
.roadmap-stem {
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--g300);
  transition: height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.roadmap-stem.stem-up {
  height: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.roadmap-stem.stem-down {
  height: 22px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.roadmap-stem.active {
  opacity: 1;
  background: var(--sky);
}

.roadmap-stem.stem-gold.active {
  background: var(--yellow-d);
}

/* Node Button */
.roadmap-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.node-dot {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--g300);
  color: var(--g500);
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}

.node-yr {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--g500);
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.roadmap-node:hover .node-dot {
  border-color: var(--sky);
  color: var(--sky);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.roadmap-node.active .node-dot {
  background: var(--sky);
  border-color: var(--sky);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--sky-l);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.roadmap-node.active .node-yr {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.roadmap-node.node-gold.active .node-dot {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow-d);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--yellow-l);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.roadmap-node.node-gold.active .node-yr {
  color: var(--yellow-d);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Card Styling & Emergence Animation */
.roadmap-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Top row cards emerge UPWARDS from timeline */
.tl-card-top {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tl-card-top.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Bottom row cards emerge DOWNWARDS from timeline */
.tl-card-bottom {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-32px) scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tl-card-bottom.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}

.roadmap-card.active {
  border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.16);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0F9FF 100%);
}

.roadmap-card.card-gold-scale.active,
.roadmap-card.card-gold-scale.is-revealed {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FEFCE8 100%);
}

.tl-num-badge.badge-gold {
  color: var(--yellow-d);
  background: var(--yellow-l);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}

.tl-year-pill.pill-gold {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--yellow-ll);
  border-color: var(--yellow-l);
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .roadmap-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .roadmap-spine-track-area {
    display: none;
  }

  .tl-card-top,
  .tl-card-bottom {
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  .tl-card-top.is-revealed,
  .tl-card-bottom.is-revealed {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .tl-card-top,
  .tl-card-bottom {
    transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .roadmap-spine-progress {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* 7. Team Section */
.team-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.team-member-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 38px 24px 34px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 250px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--sky);
}

.team-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky), #0284C7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
  border: 3px solid white;
  outline: 2px solid var(--sky-l);
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.team-member-card:nth-child(2) .team-avatar-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A, #0C1B33);
  outline-color: #E2E8F0;
}

.team-member-card:nth-child(3) .team-avatar-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EAB308, #CA8A04);
  outline-color: var(--yellow-l);
}

.team-avatar-box {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid white;
  outline: 2px solid var(--sky-l);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.25);
  background: var(--g100);
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.team-avatar-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

/* Member info initial state: hidden */
.team-member-info {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.team-member-name {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.team-member-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sky-dd);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Revealed state on scroll: photo moves upward, names reveal */
.team-member-card.is-revealed .team-avatar-box,
.team-member-card.is-revealed .team-avatar-placeholder {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.team-member-card.is-revealed .team-member-info {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Hover state enhancement */
.team-member-card:hover .team-avatar-box,
.team-member-card:hover .team-avatar-placeholder {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
}

.team-member-card:hover .team-member-info {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Overrides for About Page Components */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .belief-card:nth-child(1),
  .belief-card:nth-child(2),
  .belief-card:nth-child(3),
  .belief-card:nth-child(4),
  .belief-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

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

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

  #journey-metrics .metrics-strip,
  .journey-grid .metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .beliefs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

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

  #journey-metrics .metrics-strip,
  .journey-grid .metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .staggered-mv-container {
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .mv-card.flow-card-1,
  .mv-card.flow-card-2 {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    align-self: stretch;
  }

  .connecting-arrow-mv-wrapper {
    display: none;
  }

  .mv-card {
    padding: 38px 24px 28px;
  }

  .mv-card .badge-top-left,
  .mv-card .badge-top-right {
    top: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: auto;
  }

  .brand-story-sec {
    padding: 80px 5vw;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .story-path-line {
    transition: none !important;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important;
  }

  .story-paragraph {
    transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .timeline-connecting-progress {
    transition: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JOURNEY & GALLERY PAGE SYSTEM (07-gallery.md & 00 §3–§4)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Journey Hero */
.journey-hero {
  padding: 150px 5vw 85px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #FAFAF8 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-hero-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% 15%, rgba(14, 165, 233, .09) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 40% at 85% 65%, rgba(234, 179, 8, .06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.journey-hero-curve {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.journey-hero .tag {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.journey-hero .h1 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.journey-hero .lead {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* 2. Reusable Timeline Component Extensions (Photo-Paired Mode) */
.timeline-card.has-photo {
  padding: 20px 20px 26px;
}

.timeline-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: var(--g100);
}

.timeline-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.timeline-story-link-wrap {
  margin-top: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}

.timeline-story-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.timeline-story-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--sky);
  color: var(--sky-dd);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15);
  gap: 12px;
}

.timeline-story-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.timeline-story-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 3. Expanded Team Cards */
.team-expanded-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.team-expanded-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 24px 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-expanded-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--sky);
}

.team-headshot-box {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  background: var(--g100);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.1);
  outline: 2px solid var(--g200);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.team-headshot-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.team-expanded-card:hover .team-headshot-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.team-headshot-box .asset-placeholder-box {
  border-radius: 50%;
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--g300);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95) 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.95) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.team-info-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.team-expanded-name {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.team-expanded-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sky-dd);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.team-focus-note {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--g600);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.team-bio-expandable {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--g100);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 280ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1);
  text-align: left;
}

.team-expanded-card:hover .team-bio-expandable,
.team-expanded-card:focus-within .team-bio-expandable {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.team-bio-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

.team-expand-prompt {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--g400);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.team-expanded-card:hover .team-expand-prompt {
  color: var(--sky);
}

/* 4. Life at Sartthi (Culture Photo Grid) */
.culture-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.culture-tile {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.culture-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  border-color: var(--sky);
}

.culture-img-wrap {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--g50);
}

.culture-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

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

.culture-caption-wrap {
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.culture-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.culture-caption-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--g500);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 5. Milestones & Events Grid */
.events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.event-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  border-color: var(--sky);
}

.event-img-wrap {
  height: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--g50);
}

.event-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

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

.event-body {
  padding: 22px 20px 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.event-date-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sky-dd);
  background: var(--sky-l);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--sky-ll);
}

.event-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.event-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--g500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 6. Product in Action Strip (Horizontal Snap Carousel) */
.pia-section {
  padding: 100px 5vw;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--g200);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pia-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pia-header-left {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.pia-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.pia-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pia-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--sky);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--sky);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}

.pia-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.pia-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.pia-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 8px 4px 24px;
}

.pia-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.pia-slide {
  flex: 0 0 380px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pia-slide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--sky);
}

.pia-slide-img-wrap {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--g100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--g200);
}

.pia-slide-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.pia-slide:hover .pia-slide-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pia-slide-content {
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pia-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sky);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pia-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pia-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--g500);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 7. Closing CTA Banner */
.journey-cta-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1E3D 0%, #0C2B5E 50%, #034E7B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 100px 5vw;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-cta-sec::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-cta-sec .h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.journey-cta-sec .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

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

/* 8. Dedicated Clean Empty State / Placeholder Box */
.asset-placeholder-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 140px;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--g300);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9) 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9) 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--g400);
  user-select: none;
}

.asset-placeholder-box svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--g400);
}

.asset-placeholder-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--g600);
  background: var(--g200);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.asset-placeholder-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--g500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.avatar-initials-badge {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.12);
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Journey & Gallery */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-expanded-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .pia-slide {
    flex: 0 0 340px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .journey-hero {
    padding: 130px 5vw 60px;
  }

  .team-expanded-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .culture-grid,
  .events-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pia-slide {
    flex: 0 0 85vw;
  }

  .pia-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .team-expanded-card,
  .culture-tile,
  .event-card,
  .pia-slide {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .culture-img-wrap img,
  .event-img-wrap img,
  .pia-slide-img-wrap img,
  .timeline-card-img-wrap img,
  .team-headshot-box img {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .team-bio-expandable {
    transition: none !important;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr !important;
  }

  .pia-carousel-track {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE (INDEX.HTML) SPECIFIC DESIGN SYSTEM & COMPONENT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Announcement Bar */
.announcement-bar {
  background-color: var(--tint-tech);
  color: #065F46;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(6, 95, 70, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 950;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, max-height 0.2s ease, padding 0.2s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 80px;
}

.announcement-bar.is-dismissed {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  max-height: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.announcement-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

.announcement-link {
  color: #047857;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.announcement-link:hover {
  color: #064E3B;
}

.announcement-close {
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #065F46;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.announcement-close:hover {
  background: rgba(6, 95, 70, 0.1);
  color: #064E3B;
}

/* 2. Homepage Hero Section (Dark Theme) */
.home-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 0 0 48px 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 140px 5vw 90px;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.home-hero-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 75% 25%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.16) 0%, transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 20% 75%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.13) 0%, transparent 75%);
}

.home-hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.home-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-left-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-kicker {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-badge-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38BDF8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38BDF8;
  animation: hero-pulse-dot 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes hero-pulse-dot {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(2);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
}

.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-h1 .accent-word {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-style: normal;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 520px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-right-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-browser-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
}

.hero-browser-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 580px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
  background: transparent;
}

.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 20;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-float-c1 {
  top: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  animation: hero-float-anim-1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-c2 {
  bottom: -16px;
  right: -16px;
  animation: hero-float-anim-2 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes hero-float-anim-1 {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

@keyframes hero-float-anim-2 {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
}

.hero-float-num {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.hero-float-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* 3. Shared Marquee Component */
.shared-marquee-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.shared-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: shared-marquee-scroll 35s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.shared-marquee-wrapper:hover .shared-marquee-track,
.shared-marquee-wrapper:focus-within .shared-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes shared-marquee-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

.marquee-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.marquee-pill:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.marquee-pill.hl {
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.06);
}

.tint-it {
  background-color: var(--tint-it-sales);
  color: #1E40AF;
}

.tint-ca {
  background-color: var(--tint-ca);
  color: #6B21A8;
}

.tint-retail {
  background-color: var(--tint-retail);
  color: #9A3412;
}

.tint-tech {
  background-color: var(--tint-tech);
  color: #065F46;
}

.marquee-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin: 0 4px;
}

/* 4. Key Metrics Strip */
.metrics-strip {
  display: block;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 44px 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-item {
  padding: 12px;
}

.metric-num-wrap {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.metric-num-wrap.accent-color {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* 6. Brand Story Teaser */
.brand-story-teaser-sec {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.brand-story-teaser-path {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  height: 350px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.story-teaser-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 1200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.brand-story-teaser-sec.is-visible .story-teaser-line {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.story-teaser-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-teaser-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  text-align: justify;
}

.story-teaser-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: transparent;
}

.story-teaser-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
}

/* 7. Why Sartthi (Core Values — Sticky Stacking Deck) */
.values-stack-deck {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.deck-card.value-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 40px 44px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease-out, filter 0.25s ease-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform, filter;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.deck-card.card-tint-it {
  background-color: var(--tint-it-sales);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.15);
}

.deck-card.card-tint-ca {
  background-color: var(--tint-ca);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.15);
}

.deck-card.card-tint-tech {
  background-color: var(--tint-tech);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(6, 95, 70, 0.15);
}

.deck-card.card-tint-retail {
  background-color: var(--tint-retail);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(154, 52, 18, 0.15);
}

.value-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.deck-card:hover .value-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg);
}

.value-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: block;
}

.value-card-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.value-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

/* 8. Interactive Tabs ("How We Think About Software") */
.software-tabs-sec {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.tabs-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.tabs-nav-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.software-tab-btn {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.software-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.software-tab-btn.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.software-tab-btn.active::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

.tab-btn-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tab-btn-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

.software-panels-col {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.06);
}

.software-visual-panel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
}

.software-visual-panel.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  position: relative;
}

.software-visual-panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.software-demo-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border: none;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #0a0f1e;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

/* 9. Client Reviews Marquee */
.reviews-sec {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews-marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 44px 0 36px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.reviews-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: reviews-marquee-scroll 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.reviews-marquee-wrap:hover .reviews-marquee-track,
.reviews-marquee-wrap:focus-within .reviews-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes reviews-marquee-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

.review-card {
  flex: 0 0 360px;
  width: 360px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.review-quote {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.review-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.review-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-dark));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-name {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.review-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* 10. Ecosystem Gallery Preview */
.gallery-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 44px 0 36px;
}

.gallery-preview-tile {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.05);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.gallery-preview-tile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.gallery-preview-tile:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-preview-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(11, 30, 61, 0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 22px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-preview-tile:hover .gallery-preview-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(11, 30, 61, 0.92) 100%);
}

.gallery-preview-title {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

/* 11. Quick FAQ Accordion */
.faq-sec {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 44px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
}

.faq-accordion-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.faq-accordion-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-accordion-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--tint-it-sales);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.is-open .faq-accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-accordion-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-accordion-item.is-open .faq-accordion-body {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-accordion-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion-content {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

/* Responsive Rules for Homepage */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .home-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-left-col {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

  .tabs-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .software-panels-col {
    min-height: 320px;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .home-hero {
    padding: 120px 5vw 60px;
    border-radius: 0 0 32px 32px;
  }

  .hero-browser-iframe {
    height: 420px;
  }

  .software-demo-iframe {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .hero-float-c1 {
    top: -10px;
    left: -10px;
  }

  .hero-float-c2 {
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -10px;
  }

  .deck-card.value-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    top: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .value-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .value-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .gallery-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .review-card {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    width: 300px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .deck-card.value-card {
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }

  .shared-marquee-track,
  .reviews-marquee-track {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .hero-browser-wrapper {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .story-teaser-line {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0 !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .hero-float-c1,
  .hero-float-c2 {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE RELOCATED OVERVIEW SECTION (.home-overview-feature)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-hero.home-overview-feature {
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 100px 5vw 100px;
  min-height: auto;
  margin: 36px auto;
  max-width: 1360px;
  width: calc(100% - 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 72px rgba(11, 30, 61, 0.22);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-hero.home-overview-feature {
    padding: 70px 5vw 60px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SARTTHI HERO 3D MAP COMPONENT (Namespaced under .sartthi-hero / sh-)
   ========================================================================== */

.sartthi-hero {
  --sh-navy: #0C1B33;
  --sh-navy-deep: #081527;
  --sh-navy-soft: #12233F;
  --sh-amber: #EAB308;
  --sh-amber-deep: #C9930A;
  --sh-cyan: #38BDF8;
  --sh-off-white: #FAFAF8;
  --sh-font: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: var(--sh-font);
  background: var(--sh-navy);
  color: var(--sh-off-white);
  border-radius: 0 0 48px 48px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 720px;
}

.sartthi-hero * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ---------- hero stage ---------- */
.sartthi-hero .sh-pin-zone,
.sartthi-hero .sh-pin-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 0 0 48px 48px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -10%, #16305A 0%, var(--sh-navy) 60%, var(--sh-navy-deep) 100%);
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-hero-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 24px;
  padding-top: max(130px, calc(10vh + 20px));
  transform-origin: center top;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.85);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-eyebrow b {
  color: var(--sh-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sartthi-hero h1.sh-headline {
  font-family: var(--fh, var(--sh-font));
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.4vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  margin: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sartthi-hero h1.sh-headline .sh-line {
  display: block;
}

.sartthi-hero h1.sh-headline .sh-accent {
  color: var(--sh-amber);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sartthi-hero p.sh-subhead {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.6vw, 1.18rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.88);
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-cta-row {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-btn {
  font-family: var(--sh-font);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-btn.sh-primary {
  background: var(--sh-amber);
  color: var(--sh-navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-btn.sh-primary:hover {
  background: var(--sh-amber-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.5);
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-btn.sh-secondary {
  background: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.06);
  color: var(--sh-off-white);
  border-color: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.32);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-btn.sh-secondary:hover {
  border-color: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.6);
  background: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- map stage ---------- */
.sartthi-hero .sh-map-stage {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 0px;
  padding-bottom: 0px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-map-tilt {
  position: relative;
  width: min(1360px, 98vw);
  height: auto;
  max-height: 78vh;
  aspect-ratio: 1000 / 500;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  transform: rotateX(20deg) scale(0.85) translateY(60px);
  will-change: transform;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
  transition: transform 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-map-tilt svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-scrim-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 48%;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(70% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.92) 0%, rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.50) 65%, rgba(12, 27, 51, 0) 100%);
}

/* ---------- Sartthi Motto Floating Role Badges ---------- */
.oyster-role-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.90);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: floatRolePill 3.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.oyster-role-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  border-color: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
}

.oyster-role-pill .oyster-flag {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.oyster-role-pill .oyster-text {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.oyster-role-pill .oyster-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@keyframes floatRolePill {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

.sartthi-hero #shTravelLight {
  animation: sh-travelBorder 10s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes sh-travelBorder {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -1780;
  }
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-dot-ring {
  animation: sh-dotPulse 3s ease-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}

@keyframes sh-dotPulse {
  0% {
    r: 2.5;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    r: 12;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.sartthi-hero .sh-dot-core {
  animation: sh-dotBreathe 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}

@keyframes sh-dotBreathe {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sartthi-hero {
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 680px;
  }

  .sartthi-hero .sh-hero-text {
    padding-top: 130px;
  }

  .sartthi-hero .sh-map-stage {
    padding-top: 90px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .sartthi-hero .sh-map-tilt {
    width: min(340px, 92vw);
    max-height: 44vh;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .sartthi-hero #shTravelLight,
  .sartthi-hero .sh-dot-ring,
  .sartthi-hero .sh-dot-core {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SARTTHI ECOSYSTEM COMPONENT (Interactive Dual Engines)
   ========================================================================== */
.ecosystem-sec {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--g200);
}

.ecosystem-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Parent / Tree Header */
.ecosystem-parent {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.ecosystem-stem {
  width: 2px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--g300);
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.ecosystem-arms-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 64px;
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.ecosystem-arms-wrap::before,
.ecosystem-arms-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: calc(50% - 32px);
  height: 24px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--g300);
}

.ecosystem-arms-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--g300);
  border-top-left-radius: 8px;
}

.ecosystem-arms-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--g300);
  border-top-right-radius: 8px;
}

.ecosystem-arm {
  appearance: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--g300);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--g600);
  font-family: var(--fb);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}

.ecosystem-arm:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--g400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ecosystem-arm[data-active="true"][data-key="crm"] {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow-d);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.35);
}

.ecosystem-arm[data-active="true"][data-key="tech"] {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.28);
}

/* Stage Box & Split Cards */
.ecosystem-stage {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  border: 1px solid var(--g200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--g200);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}

.ecosystem-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

#ecoImageCard {
  order: 1;
}

#ecoInfoCard {
  order: 2;
}

.ecosystem-stage.reversed #ecoImageCard {
  order: 2;
}

.ecosystem-stage.reversed #ecoInfoCard {
  order: 1;
}

/* Image Side */
.eco-art-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 20% 15%, var(--yellow-l), #F8FAFC);
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.eco-art-wrap.tech-theme {
  background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 20% 15%, var(--sky-l), #F8FAFC);
}

.eco-art-wrap svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 380px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(12, 27, 51, 0.08));
}

.eco-art-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 440px;
  max-height: 360px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Info Side */
.eco-info-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 52px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.eco-info-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--yellow-d);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.eco-info-tag.tech-tag {
  color: var(--sky-d);
}

.eco-info-name {
  font-family: var(--fh);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 36px);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.eco-info-desc {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--g600);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  max-width: 48ch;
}

.eco-info-points {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.eco-info-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.eco-point-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tech-tag~.eco-info-name+.eco-info-desc+.eco-info-points .eco-point-bullet,
.eco-info-points li.tech-point .eco-point-bullet {
  background: var(--sky);
}

.eco-info-cta {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Fade animation */
.eco-fade-in {
  animation: ecoFadeIn 0.45s ease both;
}

@keyframes ecoFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .ecosystem-stage {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  #ecoImageCard,
  #ecoInfoCard {
    order: unset !important;
  }

  .ecosystem-stage.reversed {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .eco-art-wrap {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .eco-info-wrap {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }

  .ecosystem-arms-wrap {
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ecosystem-card {
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .eco-fade-in {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}