/* =====================================================
   HIRE PAGE CSS - HireDeveloper.dev
   Clean, section-based styling with no inline styles
   ===================================================== */

/* =====================================================
   CSS VARIABLES - Brand Colors & Typography
   ===================================================== */
:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --brand-orange: #FF4103;
    --brand-orange-hover: #E63A00;
    --brand-orange-10: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    --brand-orange-20: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.2);
    
    /* Neutral Colors */
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-light-bg: #F8F9FA;
    --color-light-alt: #F3F4F6;
    --color-border: #E5E5E5;
    --color-border-light: #E0E0E0;
    
    /* Text Colors */
    --text-heading: #1A1A1A;
    --text-body: #4A4A4A;
    --text-muted: #6B6B6B;
    --text-light: #9CA3AF;
    
    /* Dark Colors */
    --color-dark: #0B0A0A;
    --color-dark-alt: #1A1A1A;
    --color-dark-card: #2C2C2C;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --section-padding-y: 4rem;
    --section-padding-y-sm: 3rem;
    --section-padding-compact: 2.5rem;
    --container-max: 1766px;
    --container-padding: 2rem;
    
    /* Typography Scale */
    --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
    --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
    --font-size-base: 0.95rem;
    --font-size-md: 1rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
    
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
    --radius-md: 0.5rem;
    --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
    --radius-xl: 1rem;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.25s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.35s ease;
}

/* =====================================================
   BASE STYLES
   ===================================================== */
.dotnet_hero_banners {
    min-height: calc(80vh - 96px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

body {
    /* font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-body);
    background: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; */
}

main {
    /* flex: 1; */
}

/* =====================================================
   HEADER STYLES
   ===================================================== */
/* .site-header {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
}

.header-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.header-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.header-logo .logo-icon {
    
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.header-logo .logo-text {
    
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.header-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.header-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.header-nav .nav-cta {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-nav .nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--brand-orange-hover);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-nav {
        display: none;
    }
} */

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER STYLES
   ===================================================== */
/* .site-footer {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.footer-brand {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo-icon {
    
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.footer-brand .logo-text {
    
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-dark-card);
}

.footer-column h4 {
    
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-column a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
} */

/* =====================================================
   PAIN HOOK SECTION - "Do You Know" Banner
   ===================================================== */
.hero-pain-hook {
    background: #FFFBEB;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #FDE68A;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
}

.hero-pain-hook-inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-pain-hook-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #B45309;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-top: 0.1rem;
}

.hero-pain-hook-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #92400E;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-pain-hook-text strong {
    color: #78350F;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-pain-hook {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    .hero-pain-hook-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   VELOCITY HERO SECTION - Stats-focused with Form
   ===================================================== */
.hero-stats {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.hero-stats-inner {
    /* max-width: var(--container-max); */
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

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

.hero-stats-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-stats-left h1 {
    /* 
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem; */
}

.hero-stats-subhead {
    /* font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted); */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-features-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.hero-features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.hero-features-list li svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: #10B981;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.hero-stats-strip {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.stats-strip-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stats-strip-value {
    
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.stats-strip-value span {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.stats-strip-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
/* Hero Form */
.hero-form-card {
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.hero-form-title {
    
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-form-label {
    display: block;
    /* font-size: 0.8rem; */
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}


input.hero-form-input, textarea.hero-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid #D4D4D4;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
}

.hero-form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-form-submit:hover {
    background: var(--brand-orange-hover);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-stats {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .hero-stats-strip {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ===================================================== */
.font-heading {
    
}

.font-body {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
}

/* Hero Heading - Largest */
.h1-hero {
    /* 
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0; */
}

/* Section Heading */
.h2-section {
    /* 
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0; */
}

/* Subsection Heading */
.h3-subsection {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Card Title */
.h4-card {
    
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Body Text */
.text-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.text-body-sm {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Muted/Secondary Text */
.text-muted {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.text-light {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Accent Text */
.text-accent {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

/* Eyebrow Text */
.eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.eyebrow-muted {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   LAYOUT - Full Width Sections
   ===================================================== */
.page-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.page-section-sm {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y-sm) 0;
}

.section-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* Section Backgrounds */
.bg-white {
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.bg-light {
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
}

.bg-light-alt {
    background: var(--color-light-alt);
}

.bg-dark {
    background: var(--color-dark);
}

.bg-dark-alt {
    background: var(--color-dark-alt);
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO - Focused, Clean, One Message
   ===================================================== */
.hero-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-headline {
    
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.hero-headline-accent {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.hero-subheadline {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--color-white);
    
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.hero-cta:hover {
    background: var(--brand-orange-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-cta svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 2: TRUST STRIP - Separate Horizontal Band
   ===================================================== */
.trust-strip {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-strip-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.trust-strip-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.trust-strip-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-strip-logo {
    height: 24px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.trust-strip-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* Trust Stats Variant */
.trust-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.trust-stat-value {
    
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    line-height: 1;
}

.trust-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 3: USE CASES - Scannable Cards
   ===================================================== */
.use-cases-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.use-cases-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.use-cases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.use-case-card {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.use-case-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.use-case-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--brand-orange-10);
    color: var(--orange_color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.use-case-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.use-case-title {
    
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.use-case-outcome {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 4: TECH STACK - Grouped Pills/Tags
   ===================================================== */
.tech-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
}

.tech-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.tech-groups {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.tech-group {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.tech-group-title {
    
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.tech-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-body);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tech-pill:hover {
    background: var(--brand-orange-10);
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.tech-pill-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 5: TIMELINE - Distinct Visual Treatment
   ===================================================== */
.timeline-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.timeline-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.timeline-track {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-track::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.dotnet_timeline_track {
    transform: none;
    -webkit-transform: none;
    -moz-transform: none;
    top: auto;
    height: auto;
}
.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.timeline-step-marker {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-step-marker-active {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.timeline-step-title {
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.timeline-step-duration {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.timeline-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Mobile Timeline */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-track {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .timeline-track::before {
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 24px;
        right: auto;
        width: 2px;
        height: auto;
    }
    
    .timeline-step {
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: 70px;
    }
    
    .timeline-step-marker {
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        margin: 0;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 6: SECURITY - Container with Icon Treatment
   ===================================================== */
.security-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    background: var(--color-light-alt);
}

.security-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.security-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.security-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.security-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.security-item-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--brand-orange-10);
    color: var(--orange_color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.security-item-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.security-item-text h4 {
    
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.security-item-text p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 7: PRICING - Highlighted Tier
   ===================================================== */
.pricing-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.pricing-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pricing-card-featured {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--orange_color);
    position: relative;
}

.pricing-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.pricing-card-tier {
    
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-card-price {
    
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-card-price-period {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.pricing-card-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-card-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.pricing-card-feature:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.pricing-card-feature svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.pricing-card-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pricing-card-cta:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.pricing-card-cta-primary {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
}

.pricing-card-cta-primary:hover {
    background: var(--brand-orange-hover);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 8: NOT IDEAL FOR - Calm Gray Tones
   ===================================================== */
.not-ideal-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y-sm) 0;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
}

.not-ideal-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.not-ideal-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.not-ideal-header h3 {
    
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0;
}

.not-ideal-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.not-ideal-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.not-ideal-item-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.not-ideal-item-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 9: FAQ - Collapsible Format
   ===================================================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.faq-question svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 0 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION 10: FINAL CTA - Distinct Closure
   ===================================================== */
.final-cta-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    background: var(--color-dark);
}

.final-cta-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    text-align: center;
}

.final-cta-headline {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.final-cta-subheadline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.final-cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--color-white);
    
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.final-cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--brand-orange-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.4);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.final-cta-button svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

/* =====================================================
   WHAT YOU CAN BUILD SECTION - Accordion Style
   ===================================================== */
.build-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.build-section-inner {
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding); */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.build-section-header {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.build-section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.build-section-heading {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.build-section-intro {
    /* font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6; */
    margin: 0;
}

/* Two-Column Layout */
.build-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    min-height: 420px;
}

/* Left Navigation */
.build-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.build-nav-item {
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: transparent;
}
.build-nav-item.active {
    border-left-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--text-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Content Panel */
.build-content {
    position: relative;
}

.build-content-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.build-content-panel.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.build-content-title {
    
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.build-content-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.build-content-specs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--orange_color);
}

.build-spec-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: baseline;
}

.build-spec-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    min-width: 120px;
}

.build-spec-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-heading);
}

.build-spec-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.build-spec-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .build-columns {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .build-nav {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .build-nav-item {
        border-left: none;
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
        padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .build-nav-item.active {
        border-left: none;
        border-bottom-color: var(--orange_color);
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   DO YOU KNOW - Quote Block Section
   ===================================================== */
.dyk-quote {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.dyk-quote-inner {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.dyk-quote-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dyk-quote-text {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.dyk-quote-text::before,
.dyk-quote-text::after {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: #E5E5E5;
    position: absolute;
    line-height: 1;
}

.dyk-quote-text::before {
    content: '"';
    left: -0.5rem;
    top: -0.5rem;
}

.dyk-quote-text::after {
    content: '"';
    right: -0.5rem;
    bottom: -1.5rem;
}

.dyk-quote-stat {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dyk-quote-stat-number {
    
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.dyk-quote-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}


.dyk-quote-source {
    /* font-size: 0.8rem; */
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIAL SECTION - Split Layout
   ===================================================== */
.testimonial-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.testimonial-inner {
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding); */
}

.testimonial-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left: Quote */
.testimonial-quote-side {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: #E5E5E5;
    line-height: 1;
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.5rem;
    left: -0.5rem;
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-context {
    /* font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6; */
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right: Person */
.testimonial-person-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-photo {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-company {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    /* font-size: 0.85rem; */
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-company-logo {
    height: 20px;
    width: auto;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .testimonial-person-side {
        order: -1;
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .testimonial-photo {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    
    .testimonial-quote-mark {
        font-size: 4rem;
        top: -1rem;
    }
    
    .testimonial-quote-text {
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .testimonial-context {
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   WHY CTOs CHOOSE - Stats + Feature List
   ===================================================== */
.why-cto-section {
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.why-cto-inner {
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding); */
}

.why-cto-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.why-cto-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-cto-heading {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Stats Strip */
.why-cto-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.why-cto-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.why-cto-stat-number {
    
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.why-cto-stat-label {
    /* font-size: 0.85rem; */
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Feature Grid */
.why-cto-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.why-cto-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-cto-feature-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--brand-orange-10);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.why-cto-feature-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.why-cto-feature-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.why-cto-feature-title {
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.why-cto-feature-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .why-cto-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .why-cto-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .why-cto-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .why-cto-stat {
        padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .why-cto-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   TEAM INTEGRATION TIMELINE SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.integration-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.integration-inner {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* Timeline Header - Centered with inline stat */
.timeline-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.timeline-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Hero Stat Badge - Centered below header text */
.timeline-hero-stat {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #E0E0E0;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.timeline-hero-stat .stat-number {
    
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.timeline-hero-stat .stat-text {
    /* font-size: 0.95rem; */
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--body_text);
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Horizontal Timeline Track */
.timeline-track {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2rem 0 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.timeline-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(2rem + 18px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E0E0E0 0%, #FF4103 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Timeline Milestones */
.timeline-milestone {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 140px;
}

.milestone-dot {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 3px solid #E0E0E0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.milestone-dot .dot-inner {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--secondary_text);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-milestone:hover .milestone-dot {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
}

.timeline-milestone:hover .milestone-dot .dot-inner {
    background: var(--orange_color);
}

/* Final Milestone - Success State */
.milestone-dot-final {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: white;
}

.milestone-dot-final svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.milestone-final:hover .milestone-dot-final {
    background: #E03A02;
    border-color: #E03A02;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.15);
}

/* Milestone Content */
.milestone-content {
    text-align: center;
}

.milestone-day {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.milestone-day-final {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.milestone-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 120px;
}

.milestone-label-final {
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Timeline Cards Row */
.timeline-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Timeline Card Base */
.timeline-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E0E0E0;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.timeline-card .card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: #F8F9FA;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}

.timeline-card .card-icon-success {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10B981;
}

.timeline-card .card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Card List */
.timeline-card .card-list,
.timeline-card .card-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.timeline-card .card-list li,
.timeline-card .card-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    /* font-size: 0.95rem; */
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--body_text);
}

.timeline-card .card-list li svg,
.timeline-card .card-checklist li svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}

/* Glass Card - Shipping */
.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Timeline CTA */
.timeline-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* Button Classes from Component Library */
.btn-base {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
    
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .timeline-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .timeline-track {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .timeline-progress {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .timeline-milestone {
        max-width: none;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    
    .milestone-content {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .milestone-label {
        max-width: none;
    }
    
    .milestone-dot {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    
    .timeline-hero-stat .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   AI-POWERED DEVELOPMENT SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.ai-section-preview {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

/* Horizontal Header */
.ai-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max); */
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ai-header-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.ai-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ai-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ai-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* AI Tools Grid - 4 columns with image-based cards */
.ai-tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ai-tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

/* Tool Card with Image Zoom Effect */
.ai-tool-card {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

.ai-tool-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0 0 0.75rem 0.75rem;
}

.ai-tool-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange_color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1) !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.ai-tool-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1) !important;
}

.ai-tool-card .tool-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Tool Image - replaces colored icons */
.ai-tool-card .tool-image {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    padding: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ai-tool-card:hover .tool-image {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.ai-tool-card .tool-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ai-tool-card:hover .tool-icon {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.ai-tool-card .tool-name {
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.ai-tool-card .tool-result {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.ai-tool-card .tool-usecase {
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ai-tool-card .tool-warning {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text_light);
    background: #F5F5F5;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Good vs Bad - Horizontal Side by Side */
.ai-goodbad-section {
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.ai-goodbad-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ai-goodbad-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.ai-goodbad-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ai-goodbad-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.ai-goodbad-card {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ai-goodbad-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.ai-good-card {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--orange_color);
}

.ai-bad-card {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--text_light);
}

.ai-goodbad-card .card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
}

.ai-goodbad-card .card-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ai-good-card .card-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.ai-bad-card .card-icon {
    background: #F5F5F5;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.ai-goodbad-card .card-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

.ai-good-card .card-title {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.ai-bad-card .card-title {
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin: 0;
}

.ai-goodbad-card .card-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.25rem 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ai-goodbad-card .card-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.ai-goodbad-card .card-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}

.ai-goodbad-card .card-list li svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.ai-good-card .card-list li svg {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.ai-bad-card .card-list li svg {
    color: var(--text_light);
}

/* Speed Bars - Compact Horizontal */
.ai-speed-section {
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.ai-speed-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ai-speed-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ai-speed-header p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

/* Horizontal Speed Bars Grid */
.speed-bars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(100px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .speed-bars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .speed-bars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.speed-bar-item {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.speed-bar-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange_color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.speed-bar-item .bar-percent {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    display: block;
}

.speed-bar-item .bar-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    display: block;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECURITY & IP PROTECTION SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.security-section-preview {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* Horizontal Header */
.security-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.security-header-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.security-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.security-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.security-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Track Record Badges - Horizontal 5-column */
.track-record-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .track-record-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .track-record-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.track-badge {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.track-badge:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange_color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.track-badge .badge-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.track-badge .badge-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.track-badge .badge-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.track-badge .badge-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Accordion for What We Enforce */
.security-accordion {
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.accordion-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.accordion-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.accordion-item {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: #D4D4D4;
}

.accordion-item.active {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.08);
}

.accordion-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.accordion-trigger:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.accordion-trigger-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.accordion-trigger-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-trigger-icon {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.accordion-trigger-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.accordion-trigger-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    text-align: left;
}

.accordion-trigger-chevron {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--text_light);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-trigger-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    max-height: 300px;
}

.accordion-content-inner {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem;
    padding-left: 3.5rem;
}

.accordion-content-inner p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
.accordion-content-inner strong {
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

/* =====================================================
   PRICING TIERS SECTION - Flip Cards
   ===================================================== */
.tiers-section-preview {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

/* Horizontal Header */
.tiers-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max); */
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.tiers-header-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.tiers-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tiers-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.tiers-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin: 0;
}

.tiers-focus-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.3);
    color: var(--orange_color);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tiers-focus-badge svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* 4-Column Flip Cards Grid */
.tiers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .tiers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

/* Spotlight Effect Container */
.tiers-grid:hover .tier-card:not(:hover) {
    opacity: 0.5;
    filter: grayscale(30%);
}

/* Flip Card Structure */
.tier-card {
    perspective: 1000px;
    height: 280px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.tier-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.tier-card.flipped .tier-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.tier-card-front,
.tier-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Front of Card */
.tier-card-front {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
}

.tier-card:hover .tier-card-front {
    border-color: #D4D4D4;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Senior+ Focus Styling */
.tier-card.tier-focus .tier-card-front {
    border: 2px solid var(--orange_color);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.03) 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}

.tier-card.tier-focus:hover .tier-card-front {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.15);
}

/* Back of Card */
.tier-card-back {
    background: var(--black_color_2);
    border: 1px solid #333;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.tier-card.tier-focus .tier-card-back {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FF4103 0%, #1A1A1A 100%);
}

/* Card Front Content */
.tier-level-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

.tier-card:not(.tier-focus) .tier-level-badge {
    background: #F5F5F5;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}

.tier-card.tier-focus .tier-level-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.15);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.tier-name {
    
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.tier-card.tier-focus .tier-name {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.tier-experience {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tier-price {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.tier-price-amount {
    
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.tier-card.tier-focus .tier-price-amount {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.tier-price-period {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.tier-capability {
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed #E5E5E5;
}

.tier-flip-hint {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text_light);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.tier-flip-hint svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

/* Card Back Content */
.tier-back-title {
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.tier-skills-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.tier-skills-list li {
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tier-skills-list li svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.tier-card:not(.tier-focus) .tier-skills-list li svg {
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.tier-back-cta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.tier-back-cta svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

/* Focus Indicator Badge */
.tier-focus-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 1rem;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    z-index: 10;
    animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0);
    }
}

/* CTA Section */
.tiers-cta {
    text-align: center;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tiers-cta-text {
    /* font-size: 0.95rem; */
    /* font-size: 16px; */
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tiers-cta-text strong {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

/* =====================================================
   PRICING BREAKDOWN SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.pricing-section-preview {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* Horizontal Header with Price */
.pricing-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-header-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.pricing-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin: 0;
}

.pricing-hero-stat {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-hero-stat .price-currency {
    
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.pricing-hero-stat .price-number {
    
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-hero-stat .price-period {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

/* Simplified Cost Breakdown Bar */
.cost-breakdown-bar {
    display: flex;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
}

.cost-segment {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    min-width: 40px;
}

.cost-segment:hover {
    filter: brightness(0.95);
}

.cost-segment .segment-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--black_color_2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.cost-segment .segment-tooltip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border: 5px solid transparent;
    border-top-color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.cost-segment:hover .segment-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* Segment colors */
.segment-developer { background: var(--orange_color); }
.segment-benefits { background: var(--secondary_text); }
.segment-equipment { background: var(--text_light); }
.segment-infra { background: #D4D4D4; }
.segment-mgmt { background: #E5E5E5; }
.segment-insurance { background: #F5F5F5; }

/* Segment widths */
.segment-width-58 { width: 58.2%; }
.segment-width-14 { width: 14.5%; }
.segment-width-4 { width: 3.6%; }
.segment-width-7 { width: 7.3%; }
.segment-width-11 { width: 10.9%; }
.segment-width-6 { width: 5.5%; }

/* Horizontal Cost Grid - 6 columns */
.cost-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
}

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

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

.cost-card {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cost-card:hover {
    border-color: #D4D4D4;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.cost-card-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}

.cost-card-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* Cost card icon colors */
.cost-card-icon-developer { background: var(--orange_color); border-color: var(--orange_color); color: #FFFFFF; }
.cost-card-icon-benefits { background: #FFFFFF; border-color: #E5E5E5; color: var(--secondary_text); }
.cost-card-icon-equipment { background: #FFFFFF; border-color: #E5E5E5; color: var(--text_light); }
.cost-card-icon-infra { background: #FFFFFF; border-color: #E5E5E5; color: var(--secondary_text); }
.cost-card-icon-mgmt { background: #FFFFFF; border-color: #E5E5E5; color: var(--secondary_text); }
.cost-card-icon-insurance { background: #FFFFFF; border-color: #E5E5E5; color: var(--secondary_text); }

.cost-card-amount {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.cost-card-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.cost-card-percent {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text_light);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Zero Fees Row */
.zero-fees-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.zero-fee-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}
.zero-fee-badge svg {
    color: #10B981;
}

/* Side-by-Side Comparison */
.pricing-comparison {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 40px 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pricing-comparison {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .comparison-vs {
        display: none;
    }
}

.comparison-card {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.comparison-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.comparison-ours {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--orange_color);
}

.comparison-ours:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.08);
}

.comparison-cheap {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--text_light);
}

.comparison-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.comparison-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.badge-success {
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.badge-danger {
    background: #F5F5F5;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.comparison-title {
    
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin: 0;
}

.comparison-price {
    
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.comparison-price span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.comparison-price-danger {
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}

.comparison-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.comparison-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}

.comparison-list li svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

.comparison-ours .comparison-list li svg {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.comparison-cheap .comparison-list li svg {
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.comparison-list-danger li.cost-add {
    color: var(--text_light);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.comparison-list-danger li.cost-add small {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #D4D4D4;
}

.comparison-vs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #D4D4D4;
}

.comparison-bottom {
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
}

.comparison-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.comparison-bottom-danger .comparison-tag {
    color: var(--text_light);
}

/* Quote Block */
.pricing-quote {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-quote blockquote {
    
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.pricing-quote blockquote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.5rem;
    top: -0.25rem;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.2);
    font-family: var(--font-family);
}

/* =====================================================
   RECENT OUTCOMES SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.outcomes-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.outcomes-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.outcomes-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.outcomes-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.outcomes-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Outcomes Grid - 3 column */
.outcomes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 1rem; */
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .outcomes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Outcome Card */
.outcome-card {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.outcome-card:hover {
    border-color: #D4D4D4;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.outcome-card-nda {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary_text);
}

.outcome-card-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.outcome-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text_light);
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
}

.challenge-list,
.approach-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.challenge-list li,
.approach-list li {
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    padding: 0.2rem 0;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
}

.challenge-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 13px;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.approach-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55rem;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--text_light);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.approach-list li strong {
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

/* Company Tag */
.outcome-company {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.company-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.company-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}
.company-tag-nda {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: #F5F5F5;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}
/* Results Grid */
.outcome-results {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.results-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.result-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.35rem;
}

.result-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.result-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text_light);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
/* Quote Section */
.outcome-quote {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.outcome-quote p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.outcome-quote p::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -0.25rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.3);
    font-family: var(--font-family);
}

.quote-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #E5E5E5;
}

.author-avatar-anon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F5F5F5;
    border: 2px solid #E5E5E5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
    
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.author-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

/* =====================================================
   TECHNICAL EXPERTISE SECTION - Collapsible
   ===================================================== */
.expertise-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.expertise-inner {
    /* max-width: var(--container-max); */
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* padding: 0 var(--container-padding); */
}

.expertise-header {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.expertise-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.expertise-heading {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.expertise-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Stats Banner */
.expertise-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.expertise-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.expertise-stat-number {
    
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    line-height: 1;
}

.expertise-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Collapsible Sections */
.expertise-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.expertise-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.expertise-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.expertise-item-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.expertise-item-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.expertise-item-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.expertise-item.open .expertise-item-icon {
    background: var(--brand-orange-10);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.expertise-item-title {
    flex: 1;
    
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0;
}

.expertise-item-toggle {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-item-toggle svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.expertise-item.open .expertise-item-toggle {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.expertise-item-content {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 0 1.5rem 56px;
}

.expertise-item.open .expertise-item-content {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-item-desc {
    /* font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.7; */
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.expertise-item-desc strong {
    color: var(--text-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.expertise-tech-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.expertise-tech-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .expertise-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .expertise-item-content {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   TRUST SECTION - Enterprise Logos & Badges
   ===================================================== */
.trust-section {
    background: var(--color-light-bg);
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-section-inner {
    /* max-width: var(--container-max); */
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* padding: 0 var(--container-padding); */
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-section-heading {
    
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.trust-logos-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.trust-logos-row img {
    height: 28px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-logos-row img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.trust-badges-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-badges-strip .trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.trust-badges-strip .trust-badge-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.trust-badge-separator {
    color: var(--color-border);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-badges-strip .trust-badge-clutch {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.trust-badges-strip .trust-badge svg {
height: 25px;
width: 25px;
}
.trust-badges-strip .trust-badge img {
    height: 25px;
    width: auto;
}

.trust-badge-stars {
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .trust-logos-row {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .trust-logos-row img {
        height: 22px;
    }
    
    .trust-badges-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .trust-badge-separator {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   ANIMATIONS - Scroll-triggered Fade In
   ===================================================== */
.animate-fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

/* Staggered delays for child elements */
.animate-fade-in.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.animate-fade-in.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-fade-in.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.animate-fade-in.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* =====================================================
   UTILITIES
   ===================================================== */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.mb-0 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-1 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-3 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-4 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding-y: 3.5rem;
        --section-padding-y-sm: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-section {
        padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
    }
    
    .trust-strip-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .trust-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .use-cases-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .tech-groups {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .security-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .not-ideal-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   ADDITIONAL COMPONENT STYLES
   ===================================================== */

/* Company Logo in Case Study Cards */
.company-logo {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.company-logo-fallback {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.company-logo img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #F5F5F5;
}

.company-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* AI Section Header */
.ai-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ai-section-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Pricing Section Header */
.pricing-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-section-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin: 0;
}

/* =====================================================
   FIT CHECK / NOT IDEAL FOR SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.fitcheck-section-preview {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: var(--section-padding-compact) 0;
}

.fitcheck-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.fitcheck-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.fitcheck-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.fitcheck-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin: 0;
}

.fitcheck-flow {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

/* Progress Bar */
.fitcheck-progress {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.progress-step {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F5F5F5;
    border: 2px solid #E5E5E5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text_light);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.progress-step.active {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.progress-step.completed {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.progress-step.failed {
    background: var(--secondary_text);
    border-color: var(--secondary_text);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.progress-connector {
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.progress-connector.completed {
    background: var(--orange_color);
}

.progress-connector.failed {
    background: var(--secondary_text);
}

/* Question Card */
.fitcheck-question {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 2px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.fitcheck-question.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.question-number {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text_light);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}   

.question-text {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.question-context {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
/* Answer Buttons */
.answer-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.answer-btn {
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    min-width: 120px;
}

.answer-btn.btn-yes {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.answer-btn.btn-yes:hover {
    background: #E63A00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.3);
}

.answer-btn.btn-no {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    border-color: #D4D4D4;
}

.answer-btn.btn-no:hover {
    background: #F5F5F5;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    border-color: var(--text_light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Exit State */
.fitcheck-exit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F5F5 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border: 2px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.fitcheck-exit.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.exit-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(107, 107, 107, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
}

.exit-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.exit-title {
    
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.exit-message {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.exit-alternative {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.exit-alternative-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text_light);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.exit-alternative-text {
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin: 0;
}

.restart-btn {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #D4D4D4;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.restart-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--text_light);
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

/* Success State */
.fitcheck-success {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8F5 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.3);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.fitcheck-success.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    animation: successPulse 0.6s ease;
}

@keyframes successPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.success-icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.success-title {
    
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.success-message {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.success-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.success-cta:hover {
    background: #E63A00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.35);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.success-cta svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* =====================================================
   INSIGHTS SECTION - Featured + Quick Reads
   ===================================================== */
.insights-section {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    padding: var(--section-padding-compact) 0;
}

.insights-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.insights-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.insights-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.insights-title {
    
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin: 0;
}

.insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Featured Article */
.insight-featured {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.insight-featured:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.insight-featured-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.insight-featured:hover .insight-featured-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.insight-featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.95);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.insight-featured-badge svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

.insight-featured-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.insight-topic {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    background: #F5F5F5;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.insight-featured-title {
    
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.insight-featured-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.insight-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.insight-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F5F5F5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text_light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.author-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-avatar svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.author-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.insight-readtime {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.insight-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #F5F5F5;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.insight-link:hover {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.05);
    color: #E63A00;
}

.insight-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

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

/* Quick Reads Column */
.insights-quick-reads {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.quick-reads-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text_light);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.insight-quick {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.875rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.875rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.insight-quick:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.insight-quick-thumb {
    width: 72px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.insight-quick-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.insight-quick:hover .insight-quick-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.insight-quick-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.insight-quick .insight-topic {
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.insight-quick-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-quick .insight-meta {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.insight-quick-link {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #F5F5F5;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text_light);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
}

.insight-quick:hover .insight-quick-link {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.insight-quick-link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.insight-quick:hover .insight-quick-link svg {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .insights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .insights-quick-reads {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .quick-reads-label {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .insight-featured-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    
    .insight-featured-excerpt {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .insights-quick-reads {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   WHY CHOOSE ACCORDION
   ===================================================== */
.why-cto-accordion {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.why-cto-accordion-item {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border: 1px solid #E5E5E5;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-cto-accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: #D4D4D4;
}

.why-cto-accordion-item.active {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--orange_color);
}

.why-cto-accordion-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.why-cto-accordion-trigger:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.why-cto-accordion-item .accordion-trigger-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.why-cto-accordion-item .accordion-trigger-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-cto-accordion-item .accordion-trigger-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.why-cto-accordion-item .accordion-trigger-text {
    /* font-size: 0.95rem; */
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

.why-cto-accordion-item .accordion-trigger-chevron {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--text_light);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-cto-accordion-item.active .accordion-trigger-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.why-cto-accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.why-cto-accordion-item.active .why-cto-accordion-content {
    max-height: 200px;
}

.why-cto-accordion-content .accordion-content-inner {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 4rem;
}

.why-cto-accordion-content p {
    /* font-size: 0.9rem; */
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-cto-accordion-item .accordion-trigger-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .why-cto-accordion-content .accordion-content-inner {
        padding-left: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* Timeline Fix - Prevent Two Lines */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .timeline-track {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .timeline-milestone {
        max-width: 120px;
    }
    
    .milestone-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .timeline-track {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .timeline-progress {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .timeline-milestone {
        max-width: none;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem 0;
        border-left: 3px solid #E0E0E0;
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
        margin-left: 1rem;
    }
    
    .timeline-milestone:last-child {
        border-left-color: var(--orange_color);
    }
    
    .milestone-dot {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    
    .milestone-content {
        text-align: left;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .milestone-label {
        max-width: none;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}



/* =====================================================
   .NET PLATFORM EVOLUTION Timeline SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.evolution-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.evolution-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
}

.evolution-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
/* Timeline - Vertical Layout */
.evolution-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 2rem 0 2rem 3rem;
    min-height: auto;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: auto;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #E5E5E5;
    z-index: 0;
    transform: none;
}

.timeline-line::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 40%;
    bottom: 20%;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    background: var(--orange_color);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    align-self: auto;
    margin: 0;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.timeline-item .timeline-content {
    order: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.timeline-dot {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 3px solid #D4D4D4;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-item.current .timeline-dot {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.15);
}

.timeline-content {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: none;
}

.timeline-years {
    display: block;
   
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.timeline-title {
   
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-item.current .timeline-title {
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.timeline-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--black_color_2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.timeline-item.current .timeline-tag {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--body_text);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.timeline-desc strong {
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    font-weight: 600;
}
/* =====================================================
   .NET PLATFORM EVOLUTION Timeline SECTION
   ===================================================== */

/* =====================================================
   WHEN TO CHOOSE .NET SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.choose-section {
    background: #FAFAFA;
    padding: var(--section-padding-y) 0;
}

.choose-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
}

.choose-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.choose-eyebrow {
   
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.choose-heading {
   
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.choose-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary_text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Two Column Grid */
.choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.choose-column {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

.choose-yes {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--success_color);
}

.choose-no {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--text_light);
}
.choose-column-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.choose-yes .choose-column-title {
    color: var(--success_color);
}

.choose-yes .choose-column-title svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: var(--success_color);
}

.choose-no .choose-column-title {
    color: var(--body_text);
}

.choose-no .choose-column-title svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: var(--text_light);
}

.choose-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.choose-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--body_text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.choose-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.choose-list li:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55rem;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.choose-yes .choose-list li:before {
    background: var(--success_color);
}

.choose-no .choose-list li:before {
    background: #D4D4D4;
}

.choose-list li strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

/* Recommendation Callout */
.choose-recommendation {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--orange_color);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 0 0.5rem 0.5rem 0;
}

.choose-recommendation svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.choose-recommendation p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--body_text);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.choose-recommendation strong {
    color: var(--black_color_2);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .choose-column {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}