@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cairo:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   FINTECHIFY DESIGN SYSTEM (MENA High-Trust Banking & CX Intelligence)
   Deep Midnight Navy (#071A2B) + Intelligent Blue (#146EF5) + Prestige Gold (#C9A227) + Cyan (#00D4FF)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    color-scheme: light;
    --bg: #f8fafc;
    --surface: #ffffff;
    --surface-soft: #f1f5f9;
    --ink: #071a2b;
    --muted: #475569;
    --line: #e2e8f0;
    --accent: #146ef5;
    --accent-glow: rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.12);
    --gold: #c9a227;
    --gold-glow: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
    --cyan: #00d4ff;
    --button: #071a2b;
    --button-ink: #ffffff;
    --button-hover: #0d2a45;
    --shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.08);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.04);
    --sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
    --font-arabic: 'Cairo', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --serif: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --mono: 'SF Mono', Consolas, 'Courier New', monospace;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] {
    color-scheme: dark;
    --bg: #071a2b;
    --surface: #0d2238;
    --surface-soft: #122b44;
    --ink: #f8fafc;
    --muted: #94a3b8;
    --line: #1c3b5a;
    --accent: #146ef5;
    --accent-glow: rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.25);
    --gold: #d4af37;
    --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    --cyan: #00d4ff;
    --button: #146ef5;
    --button-ink: #ffffff;
    --button-hover: #297eff;
    --shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] {
        color-scheme: dark;
        --bg: #071a2b;
        --surface: #0d2238;
        --surface-soft: #122b44;
        --ink: #f8fafc;
        --muted: #94a3b8;
        --line: #1c3b5a;
        --accent: #146ef5;
        --accent-glow: rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.25);
        --gold: #d4af37;
        --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        --cyan: #00d4ff;
        --button: #146ef5;
        --button-ink: #ffffff;
        --button-hover: #297eff;
        --shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

em {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.wrap {
    width: min(1300px, calc(100% - 48px));
    margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP FINANCIAL UTILITY BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.utility-strip {
    background: var(--surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding-block: 8px;
}

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

/* Language Switcher */
.lang-switch {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    user-select: none;
}

.lang-item {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

.lang-item.is-active {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.lang-item:hover {
    color: var(--ink);
}

.lang-divider {
    color: var(--line);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.lang-ar, [lang="ar"], .font-arabic {
    font-family: var(--font-arabic) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Header Lang Switch: Hidden on Desktop (shown via media query on responsive/mobile) */
.header-lang-switch {
    display: none;
}

.utility-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Totally Textual Typewriter Regional Presence */
.presence-typewriter {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold);
    user-select: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.typewriter-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 7px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.typewriter-text {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.typewriter-cursor {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 2px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 300;
    animation: cursorBlink 0.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes cursorBlink {
    0%, 49% { opacity: 1; }
    50%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRIMARY NAVIGATION & MEGA MENU
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    height: 84px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 92%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 50;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
}

.brand-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.brand-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: block;
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-link:hover .brand-logo {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
}

.desktop-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--ink);
    padding-block: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Creative & Luxurious Institutional Mega Menu
   ========================================================================== */
.mega-parent {
    position: static; /* Allows panel to span relative to the header wrap */
}

.mega-trigger {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--ink);
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.mega-trigger svg {
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-trigger:hover,
.mega-parent:hover .mega-trigger {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.mega-parent:hover .mega-trigger svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Invisible hover bridge to prevent premature closure when moving mouse down */
.mega-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 20px;
}

/* Grand Glassmorphic Mega Menu Container */
.mega-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% - 2px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    width: min(1120px, calc(100vw - 32px));
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 97%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16), 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.22s ease;
    z-index: 100;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .mega-panel {
    background: rgba(6, 19, 31, 0.96);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.mega-parent:hover .mega-panel,
.mega-parent:focus-within .mega-panel {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Internal Layout: Links Grid + Spotlight Column */
.mega-grid-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 310px;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mega-grid-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .mega-spotlight-column {
        display: none;
    }
}

.mega-col-header {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.mega-col-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.mega-col-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.mega-items-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mega-items-grid.cols-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Individual Interactive Navigation Item */
.mega-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 60%, transparent);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.mega-item:hover {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 6%, var(--surface));
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .mega-item:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.mega-item-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 12%, transparent);
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-item:hover .mega-item-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 20%, transparent);
}

.mega-item-body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.mega-item-title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mega-item strong {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.mega-item:hover strong {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.mega-item-badge {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 1px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 16%, transparent);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mega-item span {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.42;
    margin: 0;
}

.mega-item-arrow {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--muted);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-3px, 3px);
    transition: all 0.18s ease;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.mega-item:hover .mega-item-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Visual Spotlight Card (Right Column) */
.mega-spotlight-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.mega-spotlight-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.mega-spotlight-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.mega-spotlight-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 135px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #06131f;
}

.mega-spotlight-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mega-spotlight-card:hover .mega-spotlight-media img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mega-spotlight-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 19, 31, 0.1) 0%, rgba(6, 19, 31, 0.75) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mega-spotlight-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(6, 19, 31, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.mega-spotlight-content {
    padding: 14px 16px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    flex: 1;
}

.mega-spotlight-kicker {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mega-spotlight-content h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.mega-spotlight-content p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-spotlight-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.mega-spotlight-card:hover .mega-spotlight-btn {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Mini stat box below spotlight card */
.mega-spotlight-stat-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
}

.mega-mini-stat {
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.mega-mini-stat b {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.mega-mini-stat span {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Bottom Luxury Trust & Verification Strip */
.mega-bottom-strip {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
}

.mega-strip-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--muted);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mega-strip-trust .sep {
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.mega-strip-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}

.mega-strip-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.theme-pill select {
    background: var(--surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ASK NORA LIQUID METAL ANIMATED GLASS BUTTON
   Molten Chrome & Liquid Mercury Fluid Dynamics with Specular Refraction
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-liquid-metal {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
    background-origin: padding-box, border-box;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 34, 56, 0.88), rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.96)),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35) 25%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.75) 50%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.7) 75%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25),
        inset 0 1px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75),
        inset 0 -2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .btn-liquid-metal,
:root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .btn-liquid-metal {
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92), rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95)),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.45) 25%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.7) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 100%);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 20px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.12),
        0 0 18px rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
        inset 0 -1.5px 3.5px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.15);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .btn-liquid-metal {
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 34, 56, 0.88), rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.96)),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35) 25%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.75) 50%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.7) 75%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25),
        inset 0 1px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75),
        inset 0 -2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .btn-liquid-metal {
        background-image: 
            linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 34, 56, 0.88), rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.96)),
            linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35) 25%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.75) 50%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.7) 75%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%);
        box-shadow: 
            0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
            0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25),
            inset 0 1px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75),
            inset 0 -2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }
}

/* Molten Liquid Chrome/Mercury Fluid Layer */
.liquid-metal-flow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -60%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 35% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 75%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4) 0%, transparent 45%),
        conic-gradient(from 45deg at 50% 50%,
            rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.25) 0deg,
            rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.75) 50deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 105deg,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 160deg,
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7) 220deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 280deg,
            rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.25) 360deg
        );
    filter: blur(6px) contrast(150%);
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    opacity: 0.85;
    animation: liquidMetalRotate 12s linear infinite, liquidMetalMorph 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes liquidMetalRotate {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.1); }
}

@keyframes liquidMetalMorph {
    0% { filter: blur(5px) contrast(140%); transform: translate(-3%, -2%) scale(1.05); }
    50% { filter: blur(7px) contrast(170%); transform: translate(3%, 3%) scale(1.18); }
    100% { filter: blur(5px) contrast(140%); transform: translate(-3%, -2%) scale(1.05); }
}

/* Curved Glass Specular Highlight Dome */
.liquid-metal-glass {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 45%, transparent 60%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.liquid-metal-glass::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 65%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%, transparent 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: liquidMetalSheen 4.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes liquidMetalSheen {
    0%, 25% { left: -120%; opacity: 0; }
    40% { opacity: 1; }
    55%, 100% { left: 220%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Polished Metallic Embossed Typography */
.liquid-metal-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 40%, #cbd5e1 75%, #94a3b8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .liquid-metal-content,
:root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .liquid-metal-content {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071a2b 0%, #0d2a45 50%, #146ef5 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9));
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .liquid-metal-content {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 40%, #cbd5e1 75%, #94a3b8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .liquid-metal-content {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 40%, #cbd5e1 75%, #94a3b8 100%);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
    }
}

.liquid-metal-content svg {
    color: var(--cyan);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--cyan));
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .liquid-metal-content svg,
:root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .liquid-metal-content svg {
    color: var(--accent);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--accent-glow));
}

/* Micro-Interactions on Hover and Active */
.btn-liquid-metal:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 30px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.38),
        0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35),
        inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9),
        inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.btn-liquid-metal:hover .liquid-metal-flow {
    animation-duration: 5s, 3s;
    opacity: 0.98;
}

.btn-liquid-metal:hover .liquid-metal-glass::after {
    animation-duration: 2.2s;
}

.btn-liquid-metal:hover .liquid-metal-content svg {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.btn-liquid-metal:active {
    transform: translateY(0px) scale(0.97);
}

.header-cta.btn-liquid-metal {
    margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SLIDESHOW (AgencyOS High-Performance Animation Pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slideshow {
    height: clamp(620px, 48vw, 780px);
    min-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.hero-slideshow .campaign-hero {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: opacity 0.85s ease, transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.75, 0.2, 1), visibility 0s linear 0.85s;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-slideshow .campaign-hero.is-active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition-delay: 0s;
}

.hero-slideshow .hero-art {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    z-index: -2;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    opacity: 1; /* Temporarily 100% visible - fading removed */
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-slideshow .hero-art {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .hero-slideshow .hero-art {
        opacity: 1;
        filter: none;
    }
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-art {
    animation: heroArtKenBurns 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroArtKenBurns {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.hero-slideshow .hero-art-gradient {
    display: block !important;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.35) 0%, 
        rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.18) 35%, 
        transparent 70%
    );
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-slideshow .hero-art-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.40) 0%, 
        rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.22) 35%, 
        transparent 70%
    );
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .hero-slideshow .hero-art-gradient {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.40) 0%, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.22) 35%, 
            transparent 70%
        );
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-slideshow .hero-art-gradient {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
            rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.90) 0%, 
            rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.70) 60%, 
            rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.20) 100%
        ) !important;
    }
    :root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-slideshow .hero-art-gradient {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.92) 0%, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.72) 60%, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.20) 100%
        ) !important;
    }
}

.hero-pixel-grid {
    display: none !important;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px) clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
    background: transparent !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    margin-block: auto;
}

.hero-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -30px -140px;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% 50%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 30%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 52%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20) 72%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 88%, 
        transparent 100%
    );
    filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-filter: blur(20px);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-content::before {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% 50%, 
        rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.96) 0%, 
        rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.88) 30%, 
        rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.58) 52%, 
        rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.22) 72%, 
        rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.04) 88%, 
        transparent 100%
    );
    filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-filter: blur(20px);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .hero-content::before {
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% 50%, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.96) 0%, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.88) 30%, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.58) 52%, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.22) 72%, 
            rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.04) 88%, 
            transparent 100%
        );
        filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-filter: blur(20px);
    }
}

.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .eyebrow {
    color: #f3cf65;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .eyebrow {
        color: #f3cf65;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    }
}

.status-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--cyan);
    margin-right: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan);
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 0 2px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 4px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-content h1 {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 8px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .hero-content h1 {
        color: #ffffff;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 8px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    }
}

.hero-content h1 em {
    color: var(--accent);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-content h1 em {
    color: #38bdf8;
    text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .hero-content h1 em {
        color: #38bdf8;
        text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
    }
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.7vw, 1.35rem);
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #997300;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-tagline {
    color: #f3cf65;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .hero-tagline {
        color: #f3cf65;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    }
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    max-width: 640px;
    font-weight: 450;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-description {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .hero-description {
        color: #e2e8f0;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    }
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px 22px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--button);
    color: var(--button-ink);
    padding: 13px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.button:hover {
    background: var(--button-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.button-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #071a2b;
}

.button-gold:hover {
    background: #b58e1c;
    color: #071a2b;
}

.text-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .text-link {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.text-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .text-link:hover {
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.hero-proof-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 18px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-proof-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.proof-stat b {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .proof-stat b {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.proof-stat span {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .proof-stat span {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.hero-controls {
    position: absolute;
    right: 28px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 92%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-motion-toggle {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 3px 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.hero-motion-toggle:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--line);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.hero-dot.is-active {
    background: var(--gold);
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GCC FINTECH HAPPENING LIVE NEWS MARQUEE STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.fintech-news-strip {
    background: var(--surface);
    border-top: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding-block: 11px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 10;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .fintech-news-strip {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    background: #091e32;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .fintech-news-strip {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
        background: #091e32;
    }
}

.news-strip-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.news-strip-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: inherit;
    padding-left: 5px;
    padding-right: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 12px 0 14px var(--surface);
}

.news-beacon {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.8);
    animation: newsBeaconPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes newsBeaconPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(239, 68, 68, 1); }
}

.news-ticker-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15px, black calc(100% - 15px), transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15px, black calc(100% - 15px), transparent);
}

.news-ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: newsMarqueeScroll 96s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.news-ticker-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.news-ticker-group {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.news-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    padding-inline: 14px;
}

.country-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gold-glow);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 40%, transparent);
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.news-sep {
    color: var(--cyan);
    opacity: 0.6;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding-inline: 6px;
}

@keyframes newsMarqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-WIDTH ANIMATED GRADIENT SECTIONS
/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION BACKGROUND IMAGES & ALTERNATING DIRECTIONAL FADES
   Alternating right-then-left-then-right directional horizontal fade overlays
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
    padding-block: 85px;
    position: relative;
}

.section-full-width {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-has-bg {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.section-bg-media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-bg-media img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 58%;
    min-width: 550px;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.30;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .section-bg-media img {
    opacity: 0.22;
    filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.1);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .section-bg-media img {
        opacity: 0.22;
        filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.1);
    }
}

.section-has-bg:hover .section-bg-media img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Direction 1: Fade from RIGHT (Image placed on the right, fades into solid bg on left) */
.section-fade-right {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg) 40%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 80%, transparent) 75%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 50%, transparent) 100%);
}

.section-fade-right .section-bg-media img {
    right: 0;
    left: auto;
    object-position: right center;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 15%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 45%, black 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 15%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 45%, black 100%);
}

/* Direction 2: Fade from LEFT (Image placed on the left, fades into solid bg on right) */
.section-fade-left {
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg) 40%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 80%, transparent) 75%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 50%, transparent) 100%);
}

.section-fade-left .section-bg-media img {
    left: 0;
    right: auto;
    object-position: left center;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 15%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 45%, black 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 15%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 45%, black 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-bg-media img {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
        opacity: 0.14 !important;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
    }
}

.section-head {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-head h2 em {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section-head p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 650px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC ANIMATED CARDS (Interactive 3D Hover & Glowing Borders)
   ========================================================================== */
.method-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

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

.method-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background-color 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
    z-index: 1;
}

.method-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.75s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.method-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.16), 
                0 0 20px -2px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.26),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .method-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 
                0 0 24px -2px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.32),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.method-card:hover::before {
    left: 140%;
}

.method-step {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.method-card:hover .method-step {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.method-card h3 {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.method-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTENT CARDS GRID (Solutions & Case Studies)
   ========================================================================== */
.content-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.content-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background-color 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.content-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.14), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.75s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.content-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -8px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.18), 
                0 0 24px -2px rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.28),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .content-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 22px 46px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
                0 0 28px -2px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.32),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.content-card:hover::before {
    left: 140%;
}

.card-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--surface-soft);
}

.card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.content-card:hover .card-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-num {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.card-arrow {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 17px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.content-card:hover .card-arrow {
    transform: translate(4px, -4px);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.content-card h3 {
    font-size: 18.5px;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.content-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-action {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, gap 0.25s ease;
}

.content-card:hover .card-action {
    color: var(--gold);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE BANKING CX SCORECARD ESTIMATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.benchmark-calculator {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 90%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    margin-block: 10px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.benchmark-calculator:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.18), 
                0 0 30px -4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
}

.calc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .calc-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.calc-info h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.calc-info p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.calc-interactive {
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.calc-interactive:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.calc-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.calc-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calc-group select, .calc-group input[type="range"] {
    width: 100%;
}

.calc-glass-options {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

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

.glass-option-btn {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 65%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
                border-color 0.25s ease, 
                box-shadow 0.25s ease, 
                background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.glass-option-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 85%, transparent);
}

.glass-option-btn.is-selected {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, var(--surface));
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent), 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.25);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .glass-option-btn.is-selected {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 18%, #071a2b);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent), 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
}

.glass-btn-title {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.glass-option-btn.is-selected .glass-btn-title {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.glass-btn-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.glass-btn-badge {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.glass-option-btn.is-selected .glass-btn-badge {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.calc-score-display {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.score-badge {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRIES STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.industry-pills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.industry-pill {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.3s ease, 
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.industry-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--surface);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.16), 
                0 0 18px -2px rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.25);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .industry-pill:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 
                0 0 20px -2px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
}

.industry-pill span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.industry-pill b {
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.industry-pill:hover b {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.industry-pill span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.industry-pill b {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT & ASSESSMENT FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.assessment-form-box {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    max-width: 880px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.form-grid-pair {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

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

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ink);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL EXECUTIVE CTA BANNER (Rich Moving Glass Ribbon & Digital Animation)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-global-cta {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: 76px 64px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 60%, var(--bg)) 100%);
}

.cta-ribbon-media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-ribbon-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 110%;
    min-width: 900px;
    height: 130%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.38;
    animation: ribbonFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 65%, transparent 95%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 65%, transparent 95%);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .cta-ribbon-img {
    opacity: 0.48;
    filter: brightness(1.1) contrast(1.15);
}

@keyframes ribbonFloat {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(-48%, -52%) scale(1.04) rotate(1.5deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(-52%, -48%) scale(1.02) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

.cta-digital-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    animation: digitalMeshFlow 24s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes digitalMeshFlow {
    0% { background-position: 0 0; }
    100% { background-position: 64px 64px; }
}

.cta-glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.35;
    animation: ctaOrbPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cta-glow-1 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00d4ff 0%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0) 70%);
    top: -100px;
    right: 10%;
}

.cta-glow-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #c9a227 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 70%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: 8%;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes ctaOrbPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.25; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.45; }
}

.cta-luxury-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 88%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--line) 75%, var(--gold));
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 56px 48px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.25), 0 0 35px -5px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
    max-width: 1220px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.cta-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta-card-main {
    text-align: left;
}

.cta-card-main .eyebrow {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-card-main h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.18;
}

.cta-card-main h2 em {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cta-card-main .cta-luxury-desc {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-inline: 0;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta-card-main .cta-luxury-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-main-btn {
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

.button-glass {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 60%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 16px 26px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.button-glass:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.cta-card-main .cta-trust-tags {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Consult with Noor CTA Pod */
.cta-noor-pod {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 92%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08)) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 95%, rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.08)) 100%);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 45%, var(--line));
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 30px 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-noor-pod:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -10px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
}

.cta-noor-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-noor-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
}

.cta-noor-avatar {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
}

.cta-noor-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    right: 2px;
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    background: #10b981;
    border: 2px solid var(--surface);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
    animation: livePulse 2s infinite;
}

.cta-noor-meta-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}

.cta-noor-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #10b981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.cta-noor-badge .badge-live-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10b981;
}

.cta-noor-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-noor-subtitle {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-family: var(--sans);
}

.cta-noor-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-noor-desc strong {
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cta-noor-action-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.cta-noor-arrow {
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-noor-action-btn:hover .cta-noor-arrow {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.cta-noor-chips-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--line) 80%, transparent);
}

.cta-noor-chips-label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.cta-noor-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.cta-noor-chips .noor-chip {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 60%, transparent);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cta-noor-chips .noor-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 90%, var(--gold));
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cta-noor-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--line) 60%, transparent);
}

.cta-noor-footer .meta-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .cta-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .cta-card-main {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-card-main .eyebrow {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .cta-card-main .cta-luxury-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .cta-card-main .cta-trust-tags {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .cta-luxury-card {
        padding: 40px 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cta-luxury-card {
        padding: 32px 18px;
    }

    .cta-noor-pod {
        padding: 22px 16px 18px;
    }

    .cta-noor-footer {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 6px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATIC SUB-PAGE HEADER (Permanent Full-Width Background, 60% Faded, Open Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-header-static {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-block: 92px 74px; /* Increased height by 40px */
    isolation: isolate;
}

.page-header-static-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header-static-bg img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    opacity: 0.40; /* 60% faded throughout */
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .page-header-static-bg img {
    opacity: 0.35;
    filter: brightness(0.95) contrast(1.08);
}

.page-header-static-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 35%, transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUB-PAGE ANIMATED EXECUTIVE HERO HEADER
   High-Resolution Imagery, 3D Floating Glass Ribbon, Moving Cyber Mesh & Orbs
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: 76px 64px;
    background: var(--bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    isolation: isolate;
}

.subpage-hero-media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.subpage-hero-art {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 62%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center right;
    opacity: 0.44;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 75%, black 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 75%, black 100%);
    animation: subpageArtDrift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .subpage-hero-art {
    opacity: 0.35;
    filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.15);
}

@keyframes subpageArtDrift {
    0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-1.5%, -1%); }
}

.subpage-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(20, 110, 245, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 52px 52px;
    opacity: 0.52;
    animation: subpageMeshFlow 25s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes subpageMeshFlow {
    0% { background-position: 0 0; }
    100% { background-position: 52px 52px; }
}

.subpage-ribbon-media {
    position: absolute;
    right: 2%;
    top: -18%;
    width: min(540px, 48vw);
    height: 135%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.52;
}

.subpage-ribbon-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transform-origin: center center;
    animation: subpageRibbonFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes subpageRibbonFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(2.5deg) scale(1.02); }
    100% { transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-1.8deg) scale(0.98); }
}

.subpage-glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(75px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.subpage-glow-1 {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.18);
    right: 18%;
    top: 10%;
    animation: subpageGlowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.subpage-glow-2 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    right: 4%;
    bottom: 5%;
    animation: subpageGlowPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate 3s;
}

@keyframes subpageGlowPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.92); }
    100% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1.18); }
}

.subpage-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg) 45%, rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.72) 75%, transparent 100%);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .subpage-hero-overlay,
:root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .subpage-hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg) 45%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.75) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .subpage-hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg) 45%, rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.72) 75%, transparent 100%);
}

.subpage-hero-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
}

.subpage-glass-card {
    max-width: 820px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 84%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--line) 80%, var(--gold));
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.18), 0 0 30px -5px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.subpage-glass-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
}

.subpage-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.subpage-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.subpage-breadcrumb .sep {
    color: var(--line);
    margin-inline: 2px;
}

.subpage-breadcrumb .active {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.subpage-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.14;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.subpage-hero-intro {
    font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.25vw, 17.5px);
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.subpage-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px 20px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--muted);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 18px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.subpage-hero-meta .meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.subpage-hero-meta .meta-bullet {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .subpage-hero-art {
        width: 100%;
        opacity: 0.28;
    }
    .subpage-ribbon-media {
        display: none;
    }
    .subpage-glass-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Dubai & Oman Desert Skyline with Directional Fade-Up)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: var(--surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-skyline {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0;
    width: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-skyline img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center bottom;
    max-height: 290px;
    opacity: 0.38;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, black 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, black 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] .footer-skyline img {
    opacity: 0.30;
    filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.15);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root[data-theme="system"] .footer-skyline img {
        opacity: 0.30;
        filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.15);
    }
}

.footer-grid, .footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-col a {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 9px;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARD THUMBNAILS (Demographic & Real Photography)
   ========================================================================== */
.card-img-wrap {
    width: calc(100% + 52px);
    margin: -26px -26px 18px -26px;
    height: 185px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 11px 11px 0 0;
    background: var(--surface-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    display: block;
}

.content-card:hover .card-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE MENU DRAWER & TOGGLE
   ========================================================================== */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: var(--surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 9px;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.menu-toggle:hover {
    background: var(--surface);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 998;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-backdrop.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-panel {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    right: auto;
    width: min(340px, 86vw);
    background: var(--surface);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: none;
    z-index: 999;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 24px;
}

.mobile-panel.is-open {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

body.menu-locked {
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.mobile-panel-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mobile-close-btn {
    background: var(--surface-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: all 0.18s;
}

.mobile-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--line);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mobile-panel-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.mobile-link {
    padding: 11px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--ink);
    display: block;
    transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}

.mobile-link:hover, .mobile-link.active {
    background: var(--surface-soft);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.mobile-accordion {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-block: 4px;
}

.mobile-accordion summary {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    user-select: none;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: background 0.15s;
}

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

.mobile-accordion[open] summary {
    background: var(--surface-soft);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.mobile-accordion summary .acc-plus {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.mobile-accordion[open] summary .acc-plus {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-accordion .acc-content {
    padding: 10px 14px 14px;
    background: var(--bg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.mobile-accordion .acc-content a {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding: 6px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}

.mobile-accordion .acc-content a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--surface);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   APP-LIKE MOBILE BOTTOM NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.bottom-nav {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bottom-nav {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 64px;
        background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 95%, transparent);
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
        z-index: 990;
        justify-content: space-around;
        align-items: center;
        padding-inline: 4px;
        box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.08);
    }

    body {
        padding-bottom: 68px !important;
    }

    .bottom-nav-item {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 3px;
        color: var(--muted);
        font-size: 10.5px;
        font-weight: 500;
        text-decoration: none;
        padding: 6px 8px;
        border: none;
        background: transparent;
        cursor: pointer;
        border-radius: 8px;
        transition: color 0.18s, transform 0.15s;
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .bottom-nav-item.is-active, .bottom-nav-item:hover {
        color: var(--gold);
    }

    .bnav-icon {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
    }

    .bnav-label {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }

    .bnav-ai-btn {
        color: var(--ink);
    }

    .bnav-avatar-wrap {
        position: relative;
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .bnav-avatar {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        object-fit: cover;
        border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
        box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--gold-glow);
    }

    .bnav-ai-pulse {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -1px;
        right: -1px;
        width: 7px;
        height: 7px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #10b981;
        border: 1.5px solid var(--surface);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .desktop-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex !important;
        order: 1 !important;
        margin-right: 14px !important;
        z-index: 60;
    }

    .brand-wrap {
        order: 2 !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
    }

    .header-actions {
        order: 3 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    /* Hide English | Arabic from utility strip on responsive/mobile */
    .utility-strip .utility-lang-switch,
    .utility-strip .lang-switch {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Display English | Arabic besides Assessment button */
    .header-lang-switch {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
        background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 92%, transparent);
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        border-radius: 999px;
        font-size: 11.5px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--muted);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        user-select: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        line-height: 1;
    }

    .header-lang-switch .lang-item {
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: color 0.18s ease;
    }

    .header-lang-switch .lang-item.is-active {
        color: var(--gold);
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .header-lang-switch .lang-item:hover {
        color: var(--ink);
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        height: clamp(580px, 86vw, 700px);
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 32px 28px !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .utility-strip {
        padding-block: 6px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .utility-strip .utility-lang-switch,
    .utility-strip .lang-switch {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .utility-strip .presence-typewriter {
        max-width: 220px;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
        white-space: nowrap;
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .site-header .wrap {
        width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
        padding-inline: 0 !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .header-inner {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        margin-right: 4px !important;
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        padding: 5px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .brand-wrap {
        flex: 0 1 auto !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
    }

    .brand-logo {
        height: 24px !important;
        max-width: 120px !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }

    .header-actions {
        order: 3 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }

    .header-lang-switch {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
        padding: 4px 8px !important;
        background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 92%, transparent) !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
        border-radius: 999px !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        color: var(--muted) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
        user-select: none !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        line-height: 1 !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .header-lang-switch .lang-item {
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: color 0.18s ease;
    }

    .header-lang-switch .lang-item.is-active {
        color: var(--gold);
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .header-lang-switch .lang-item:hover {
        color: var(--ink);
    }

    .header-lang-switch .lang-divider {
        color: var(--line);
        font-weight: 300;
        margin-inline: 1px;
    }

    .header-lang-switch .lang-ar {
        font-family: var(--font-arabic) !important;
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
        line-height: 1;
    }

    .header-cta.btn-liquid-metal {
        padding: 7px 11px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 610px;
    }

    .hero-slideshow .campaign-hero {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding-top: 24px;
        padding-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 24px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin-inline: auto !important;
    }

    .hero-content::before {
        inset: -15px -20px;
        filter: blur(14px);
        -webkit-filter: blur(14px);
    }

    .hero-slideshow .hero-art-gradient {
        background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 40%, transparent) !important;
    }

    :root[data-theme="dark"] .hero-slideshow .hero-art-gradient {
        background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 45%, transparent) !important;
    }

    @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
        :root[data-theme="system"] .hero-slideshow .hero-art-gradient {
            background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 45%, transparent) !important;
        }
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.7rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .hero-controls {
        right: 18px;
        bottom: 18px;
        padding: 4px 10px;
    }

    .method-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .content-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .calc-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .benchmark-calculator {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .utility-strip {
        padding-block: 6px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .utility-strip .presence-typewriter {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .market-times {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .utility-inner {
        justify-content: flex-end !important;
        width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
    }

    .header-actions {
        gap: 6px !important;
    }

    .header-lang-switch {
        padding: 4px 7px !important;
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        gap: 3px !important;
    }

    .header-cta .liquid-metal-content > span {
        display: none;
    }

    .header-cta.btn-liquid-metal {
        padding: 6px 9px !important;
    }

    .brand-logo {
        height: 22px !important;
        max-width: 110px !important;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        min-height: 640px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 28px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .hero-tagline {
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .hero-actions .button {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-proof-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .trust-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .trust-logos {
        gap: 12px 18px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .calc-score-display {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .card-img-wrap {
        width: calc(100% + 40px);
        margin: -20px -20px 16px -20px;
        height: 160px;
    }

    .content-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE RICH CONTENT & DEMOGRAPHIC VISUAL SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.doc-page-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
    .doc-page-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
}

.doc-main-content {
    min-width: 0;
}

.doc-sidebar-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Demographic Feature Showcase Card */
.demographic-feature-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.demographic-feature-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.demographic-feature-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg);
}

.demographic-feature-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.demographic-feature-card:hover .demographic-feature-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.demographic-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.demographic-feature-meta {
    padding: 22px 24px;
}

.demographic-feature-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.demographic-feature-caption {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* In-Article Demographic Visual Cards */
.content-demographic-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 36px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.content-demographic-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.content-demographic-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .content-demographic-img-wrap {
        height: 220px;
    }
}

.content-demographic-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.content-demographic-card:hover .content-demographic-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Diagrams & Architectural Schematics: Full Uncropped Visibility with generous breathing room */
.content-demographic-card.is-diagram {
    background: #06131f;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.content-demographic-card.is-diagram .content-demographic-img-wrap {
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    background: #06131f;
    padding: 18px 18px 24px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: visible;
}

.content-demographic-card.is-diagram .content-demographic-img-wrap img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    object-position: center top !important;
    display: block !important;
    transform: none !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.content-demographic-card.is-diagram:hover .content-demographic-img-wrap img {
    transform: none !important;
}

.content-demographic-card.is-diagram .content-demographic-caption {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.content-demographic-card.is-diagram .content-demographic-caption strong {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.content-demographic-caption {
    padding: 16px 22px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.55;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.content-demographic-caption strong {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Document Typography & Semantic Styling */
.doc-h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.doc-h2:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.doc-h3 {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.doc-h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.doc-p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.doc-ul, .doc-ol {
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.doc-ul li::marker {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.doc-ol li::marker {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.doc-quote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--surface);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.doc-divider {
    border: none;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--line);
    margin: 44px 0;
}

.inline-code {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.doc-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.doc-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light, #f0ca65);
    text-decoration-color: var(--gold-light, #f0ca65);
}

.doc-code-block {
    background: #040d16;
    border: 1px solid #13273c;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.diagram-pre {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #4df0ff;
    white-space: pre;
}

/* Data Tables */
.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    background: var(--surface);
}

.data-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: left;
}

.data-table th {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.data-table td {
    padding: 13px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

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

.data-table tr:hover td {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

/* Executive Trust Badges in Page Header */
.header-trust-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.header-trust-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.header-trust-pill .pill-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
}

/* Executive Callout Card */
.page-executive-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.95), rgba(4, 15, 26, 0.98));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 40px;
    margin-top: 48px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-executive-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-executive-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 12px 0;
}

.page-executive-cta h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.page-executive-cta p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA COMPONENTS (Sourced from fintechify.ae)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Footer Social Strip (Column 1) */
.footer-social-wrap {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.footer-social-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-social-icons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.footer-social-icon.social-facebook:hover {
    background: #1877f2;
    border-color: #1877f2;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}

.footer-social-icon.social-instagram:hover {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
    border-color: #d6249f;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.4);
}

.footer-social-icon.social-linkedin:hover {
    background: #0a66c2;
    border-color: #0a66c2;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.4);
}

.footer-social-icon.social-x:hover,
.footer-social-icon.social-twitter:hover {
    background: #000000;
    border-color: #777777;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECURITY & COMPLIANCE BADGES (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2 TYPE 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-compliance-wrap {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-compliance-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-compliance-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
}

.compliance-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 6px 11px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    cursor: default;
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
    transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.compliance-badge:hover,
.compliance-badge:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 92%, var(--gold));
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    outline: none;
}

.compliance-badge-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.compliance-badge:hover .compliance-badge-icon {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.compliance-badge-name {
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.compliance-badge-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Rollover Tooltip */
.compliance-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 12px);
    left: 0;
    width: min(290px, calc(100vw - 48px));
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 95%, #000);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.22s;
    z-index: 100;
}

/* Downward arrow pointing directly at badge */
.compliance-tooltip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 20px;
    border-width: 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--gold) transparent transparent transparent;
}

/* Show Tooltip on Hover / Focus */
.compliance-badge:hover .compliance-tooltip,
.compliance-badge:focus-visible .compliance-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.tooltip-header {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tooltip-badge-code {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 15%, transparent);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 35%, transparent);
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.tooltip-header strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.tooltip-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.tooltip-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    color: var(--ink);
    opacity: 0.85;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.tooltip-status-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
    display: inline-block;
}

/* 2. Footer Bottom Bar Social */
.footer-bottom-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-b-social {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-b-social:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* 3. Utility Strip Social Links */
.utility-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-left: 18px;
    padding-left: 18px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.utility-social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: color 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
}

.utility-social-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .utility-social {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* 4. Mobile Drawer Social Block */
.mobile-social-section {
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.mobile-social-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mobile-social-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.mobile-social-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-social-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--bg);
}

/* 5. Contact Page Corporate Channels Card */
.contact-channels-card {
    margin-top: 36px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-channels-info {
    max-width: 520px;
}

.contact-channels-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-channels-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-hq-address,
.contact-hq-email {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-hq-email a {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-hq-email a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-channels-social {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.contact-social-label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.contact-social-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-social-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-social-btn.social-facebook:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #1877f2;
    border-color: #1877f2;
}

.contact-social-btn.social-instagram:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
    border-color: #d6249f;
}

.contact-social-btn.social-linkedin:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #0a66c2;
    border-color: #0a66c2;
}

.contact-social-btn.social-x:hover,
.contact-social-btn.social-twitter:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #000000;
    border-color: #777777;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT 2-COLUMN SIDEBAR SYSTEM (DUBAI & OMAN OFFICES, NOOR BOT, CHANNELS)
   ========================================================================== */
.doc-main-content .assessment-form-box {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-inline: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.sidebar-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.sidebar-card-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sidebar-card-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.sidebar-card-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Noor Live Bot Sidebar Card */
.sidebar-noor-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--surface) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 6%, var(--surface)) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 45%, var(--line));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-noor-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sidebar-noor-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sidebar-noor-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-noor-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.sidebar-noor-dot {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1px;
    right: 1px;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    border: 2px solid var(--surface);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.85);
}

.sidebar-noor-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-block: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.sidebar-noor-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.sidebar-noor-meta .meta-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Regional Offices */
.office-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.office-head {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.office-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 12%, transparent);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--gold) 28%, transparent);
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.office-entity {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.office-address {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.office-address svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.office-scope {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 2px 0 0 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.office-contact {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 4px 0 0 0;
}

.office-contact a {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.office-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--line);
    margin-block: 16px;
}

/* Sidebar Social List */
.sidebar-social-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-social-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.sidebar-social-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--surface);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.sidebar-social-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-social-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.sidebar-social-info strong {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.sidebar-social-info small {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-family: var(--mono);
}

.sidebar-social-arrow {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-social-item:hover .sidebar-social-arrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VINCANWO GROUP HARDWARE SPOTLIGHT COMPONENT
========================================================================== */
.vincanwo-home-spotlight {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 90%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vincanwo-home-spotlight:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(7, 26, 43, 0.18), 
                0 0 30px -4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
}

.vincanwo-spotlight-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.vincanwo-visual-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.vincanwo-img-card {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: #020b14;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vincanwo-img-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vincanwo-img-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.vincanwo-brand-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(4, 15, 26, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.vincanwo-badge-img {
    height: 18px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
}

.vincanwo-brand-badge span {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vincanwo-certs-banner-link {
    display: block;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: #040f1a;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vincanwo-certs-banner-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vincanwo-certs-banner-link img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.vincanwo-info-col h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vincanwo-info-col h3 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.vincanwo-brief-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vincanwo-certs-section {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.vincanwo-certs-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vincanwo-cert-badges-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.vincanwo-cert-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vincanwo-cert-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.vincanwo-cert-pill svg {
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vincanwo-guarantees-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vincanwo-tag {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--muted);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.vincanwo-action-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .vincanwo-spotlight-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }
    .vincanwo-home-spotlight {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
    .vincanwo-img-card img {
        height: 200px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SIDEBAR CASE STUDIES SHOWCASE
========================================================================== */
.sidebar-case-studies-block {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sidebar-studies-badge {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sidebar-studies-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sidebar-studies-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.sidebar-case-study-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.sidebar-case-study-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 
                0 0 16px -2px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
}

.sidebar-case-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 130px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #040e18;
}

.sidebar-case-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.sidebar-case-study-card:hover .sidebar-case-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sidebar-case-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(4, 15, 26, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-case-study-card:hover .sidebar-case-arrow {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #040e18;
    transform: translate(1px, -1px);
}

.sidebar-case-info {
    padding: 12px 14px 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sidebar-case-heading {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-case-study-card:hover .sidebar-case-heading {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.sidebar-case-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-case-cta {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}