/* =====================================================
   HIREDEVELOPER.DEV DESIGN SYSTEM
   Enterprise B2B Website for CTOs, Legal, Procurement, Security
   ===================================================== */

/* =====================================================
   ROOT VARIABLES & COLOR PALETTE
   ===================================================== */
:root {
    /* Background Colors */
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-light: #F8F9FA;
    --bg-dark: #1A1A1A;
    --bg-card-dark: #2C2C2C;
    
    /* Text Colors - Light Sections */
    --text-heading-light: #1A1A1A;
    --text-body-light: #4A4A4A;
    --text-small-light: #6B6B6B;
    
    /* Text Colors - Dark Sections */
    --text-heading-dark: #FFFFFF;
    --text-body-dark: #E5E5E5;
    --text-small-dark: #B8B8B8;
    
    /* Interactive Colors */
    --primary: #FF4103;
    --primary-hover: #E03A02;
    --link-light: #2C3E50;
    --link-dark: #FFFFFF;
    --success: #10B981;
    --warning: #F59E0B;
    
    /* Border Colors */
    --border-dark: #3A3A3A;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --section-padding: 5rem;
    --container-max: 1766px;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --line-height-body: 1.8;
    --line-height-heading: 1.3;
        --transition-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* =====================================================
   BASE STYLES & RESET
   ===================================================== */

/* =====================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ===================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: var(--line-height-heading);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
/* Hero Heading - Very Large */


@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .h1-hero, h1 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
    .h2-section, h2 {
       font-size: 28px;
    }
    .h3-card, .h3-subsection {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

/* Body Text */

/* Font Size Utilities */

/* Font Weight Utilities */
.fw-medium { font-weight: 500; }
.fw-semibold { font-weight: 600; }
.fw-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.fw-extrabold { font-weight: 800; }

/* Letter Spacing */
.ls-wide {
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
}

.ls-widest {
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
}
/* Text Width Control for Readability */
.text-readable {
    max-width: 70ch;
}

/* =====================================================
   TEXT COLORS
   ===================================================== */

/* Light Section Text Colors */
/* .text-dark { color: var(--text-heading-light) !important; }
.text-dark-70 { color: var(--text-body-light) !important; }
.text-dark-60 { color: var(--text-body-light) !important; }
.text-dark-50 { color: var(--text-small-light) !important; }

/* Dark Section Text Colors */
.text-white { color: var(--text-heading-dark) !important; }
.text-white-70 { color: var(--text-body-dark) !important; }
.text-white-60 { color: var(--text-body-dark) !important; }
.text-white-50 { color: var(--text-small-dark) !important; }
.text-white-40 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4) !important; } */

/* Brand Colors */
.text-primary { color: var(--orange_color) !important; }
.text-success { color: var(--success) !important; }
.text-warning { color: var(--warning) !important; }
.text-danger { color: #EF4444 !important; }

/* Text Gradient */
.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ff6b35 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* =====================================================
   EMPHASIS UNDERLINES
   ===================================================== */
.underline-accent {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: var(--orange_color);
    text-decoration-thickness: 3px;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.underline-subtle {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: var(--orange_color);
    text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* =====================================================
   LAYOUT & CONTAINERS
   ===================================================== */
.container-page {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .container-page {
        padding-left: 2rem;
        padding-right: 2rem;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION BACKGROUNDS
   ===================================================== */
.section-white {
    background-color: var(--bg_white);
}

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

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

/* Section Padding */
.section-padding {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.list-unstyled {
    padding-left: 0;
    list-style: none;
    margin-left: 0;
}
/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    padding-top: 7rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}


/* Links on Light Sections */
.section-light a:not(.btn-primary):not(.btn-secondary):not(.btn-ghost):not(.dropdown-item):not(.nav-link-header),
.section-white a:not(.btn-primary):not(.btn-secondary):not(.btn-ghost):not(.dropdown-item):not(.nav-link-header) {
    /* color: var(--link-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease; */
}

.section-light a:not(.btn-primary):not(.btn-secondary):not(.btn-ghost):not(.dropdown-item):not(.nav-link-header):hover,
.section-white a:not(.btn-primary):not(.btn-secondary):not(.btn-ghost):not(.dropdown-item):not(.nav-link-header):hover {
    /* color: #ffffff; */
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Links on Dark Sections */


/* Link Hover Utility */
.link-hover {
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.link-hover:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* =====================================================
   BUTTONS
   ===================================================== */

/* Primary Button */
.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background-color: var(--orange_color);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.35);
}

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

.btn-primary.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.btn-primary.btn-lg {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

/* Pulse Animation for Primary CTA */
.btn-pulse {
    animation: pulse-glow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.25); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.45); }
}

/* Secondary Button - Light Sections */
.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    color: var(--link-light);
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--link-light);
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--link-light);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Ghost Button - Dark Sections */
.btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
/* Filter Buttons */
.btn-filter {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    color: var(--text-body-light);
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-filter:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

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

/* Badge Pills */
.badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* =====================================================
   CARDS
   ===================================================== */

/* Card on Light Backgrounds */
.card-elevated {
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) 0px 4px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all ease-in 0.25s;
    -webkit-transition: all ease-in 0.25s;
    -moz-transition: all ease-in 0.25s;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.card-elevated:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary_light_color);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .card-elevated {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Card on Dark Backgrounds */
.card-dark {
    background-color: var(--bg-card-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card-dark:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .card-dark {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Stat Card */
.stat-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.card-elevated::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    inset: 0px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    transition: opacity 0.35s var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card-elevated:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14) 0px 24px 64px, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.06) 0px 8px 24px;
    border-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.15);
}

/* =====================================================
   CALLOUT BOXES
   ===================================================== */

/* Callout on Light Sections */
.callout-light {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--orange_color);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    line-height: var(--line-height-body);
}

/* Callout on Dark Sections */
.callout-dark {
    background-color: var(--bg-card-dark);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--orange_color);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    line-height: var(--line-height-body);
    color: var(--text-body-dark);
}

/* =====================================================
   TABLES
   ===================================================== */
.table-enterprise {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.table-enterprise th {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading-light);
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.table-enterprise td {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-body-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    min-height: 60px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

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

.table-enterprise tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.5);
}

/* =====================================================
   FORMS
   ===================================================== */
.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    color: var(--text-body-light);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--link-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.1);
}

.section-dark .form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--orange_color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.2);
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading-light);
}

/* =====================================================
   ACCORDION / FAQ
   ===================================================== */
/* .accordion-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.accordion-button {
    background-color: var(--bg-white) !important;
    color: var(--text-heading-light) !important;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: var(--bg-white) !important;
    color: var(--text-heading-light) !important;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--link-light);
    border-color: var(--link-light);
}

.accordion-button::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%231A1A1A'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.accordion-body {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-body-light);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: var(--line-height-body);
} */

/* =====================================================
   DROPDOWN MENU
   ===================================================== */
.dropdown-menu {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.dropdown-menu-dark {
    background-color: var(--bg-card-dark);
    border-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.dropdown-item {
    padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-body-light);
    transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu-dark .dropdown-item {
    color: var(--text-body-dark);
}

.dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.08);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.dropdown-menu-dark .dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-menu-dark .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.15);
    color: var(--orange_color);
}

.dropdown-item.active {
    background-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.12) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.dropdown-menu-dark .dropdown-item.active {
    background-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.2) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ===================================================== */
/* Text Colors */
.text-primary {
    color: var(--orange_color) !important;
}

.text-dark {
    color: var(--black_color) !important;
}

.text-white {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.text-white-80 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

.text-white-70 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

.text-white-60 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

.text-white-50 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

.text-white-40 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.text-white-30 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.text-dark-80 {
    color: rgba(11, 10, 10, 0.8) !important;
}

.text-dark-70 {
    color: rgba(11, 10, 10, 0.7) !important;
}

.text-dark-60 {
    color: rgba(11, 10, 10, 0.6) !important;
}

.text-dark-50 {
    color: rgba(11, 10, 10, 0.5) !important;
}

.text-dark-40 {
    color: rgba(11, 10, 10, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Background Colors */
.bg-primary {
    background-color:  var(--orange_color) !important;
}

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

.bg-white-5 {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
}

.bg-white-8 {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.bg-white-10 {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.bg-white-12 {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.bg-primary-10 {
    background-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1) !important;
}

.bg-primary-5 {
    background-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.05) !important;
}

.bg-black-5 {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

/* Border Colors */
.border {
    border: 1px solid var(--border_gray) !important;
}
.border_gray {
    border: 1px solid var(--border_gray);
}
.border_light {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.border-white-10 {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.border-white-20 {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.border-white-5 {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
}

.border-black-5 {
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.border-black-10 {
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.border-primary-20 {
    border-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.2) !important;
}
/* Font Sizes */
.fs-xs { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.fs-sm { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.fs-md { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.fs-lg { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.fs-xl { font-size: 1.75rem; }
.fs-2xl { font-size: 2.4rem; }
.font_24 {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 28px;
}
/* Background Utilities */
.bg-white-5 { background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.bg-white-10 { background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.bg-black-5 { background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03); }
.bg-black-10 { background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.bg-primary-5 { background-color: rgba(255,65,3,0.05); }
.bg-primary-10 { background-color: rgba(255,65,3,0.1); }

/* Border Utilities */

.border-white-20 { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important; }
.border-black-10 { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important; }
.border-primary { border-color: var(--primary) !important; }
.border-primary-20 { border-color: rgba(255,65,3,0.2) !important; }

/* Border Radius */
.rounded-xl { border-radius: 12px; }
.rounded-full { border-radius: 9999px; }
.rounded-2xl {
    border-radius: 1rem !important;
}

.rounded-3xl {
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
}

.rounded-full {
    border-radius: 9999px ;
}

/* Blur Utilities */
.blur-lg { filter: blur(40px); }
.blur-xl { filter: blur(60px); }

/* Z-Index */
.z-10 { z-index: 10; }
.z-50 { z-index: 50; }

/* Pointer Events */
.pointer-events-none { pointer-events: none; }

/* Transitions */
.transition-all {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* =====================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ===================================================== */
.animate-fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.animate-delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.animate-delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.animate-delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

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

/* =====================================================
   FOCUS STATES (Accessibility)
   ===================================================== */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--link-light);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-dark a:focus-visible,
.section-dark button:focus-visible,
.section-dark input:focus-visible {
    outline-color: var(--orange_color);
}

/* Remove focus ring for mouse users */
a:focus:not(:focus-visible),
button:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
    outline: none;
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 4rem;
    }
    
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 6rem;
        padding-bottom: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 3rem;
    }
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 5rem;
        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    
}

/* =====================================================
   VENDOR CHECKLIST SPECIAL BACKGROUND
   ===================================================== */
.section-checklist {
    background-color: #fef9e7;
}

.section-checklist .card-elevated {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: #e5d9b6;
}

/* =====================================================
   ADDITIONAL SECTION BACKGROUNDS
   ===================================================== */
.section-muted {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* =====================================================
   ADDITIONAL CARD STYLES
   ===================================================== */

/* Static Card - Light background */
.card-static {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
}

/* Tech Card - for technology listings */
.tech-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.tech-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Trust Card - for testimonials */
.trust-card {
    transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.trust-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Step Card - for numbered steps */
.step-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background-color 0.35s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.05);
}

/* Hover Reveal Card */
.hover-reveal-card {
    transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.hover-reveal-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* CTA Inline Box */
.cta-inline {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   TRUST BADGES
   ===================================================== */
.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-small-light);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* =====================================================
   ADDITIONAL BORDER RADIUS
   ===================================================== */

/* =====================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATION UTILITY
   ===================================================== */
.scroll-animate {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.scroll-animate.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =====================================================
   TEXT COLOR VARIANTS
   ===================================================== */
.text-dark-80 { color: #333333 !important; }
.text-dark-40 { color: #8a8a8a !important; }
.text-primary-70 { color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.7) !important; }

/* =====================================================
   LINE HEIGHT UTILITIES
   ===================================================== */
.lh-sm { line-height: 1.4 !important; }
.lh-lg {
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   BREADCRUMB STYLING
   ===================================================== */
.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: var(--text-small-light);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--text-heading-light);
}

/* =====================================================
   BADGE OVERRIDES (NO BLUE)
   ===================================================== */
.badge {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
}

.bg-primary-10 {
    background-color: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1) !important;
}


/* single hire css */
 .badge-primary {
        display: inline-block;
        background: var(--primary_light_color);
        color: var(--orange_color);
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .badge-primary:empty {
        padding: 0;
    }
 .badge-primary-big {
        display: inline-block;
        background: var(--primary_light_color);
        color: var(--orange_color);
        padding: 12px 24px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .badge-primary-big:empty {
        padding: 0;
    }
    .badge-primary-small {
        display: inline-block;
        background: var(--primary_light_color);
        color: var(--orange_color);
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
        border-radius: 6px;
        margin: 0;
    }
        
    .badge-primary-small:empty {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .badge_button_black {
        border-radius: 2em;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        padding: 8px 24px;
        color: var(--orange_color);
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .badge_button_black:hover {
        border-color:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
        
        .hero-form {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        
        .hero-form input,
        .hero-form textarea,
        .hero-form select {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }
        
        .hero-form input:focus,
        .hero-form textarea:focus,
        .hero-form select:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--orange_color);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary_light_color)
        }
        
        .hero-form textarea {
            resize: none;
            min-height: 100px;
        }
        
        .hero-form label {
            display: block;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--dark);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            font-size: 0.9375rem;
        }
        
        .hero-form .required::after {
            content: '*';
            color: var(--orange_color);
            margin-left: 2px;
        }
        
        .check-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }
        
        .check-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 1.0625rem;
        }
        .check-list li img {
            width: 20px;
        }
        .check-list li svg {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 4px;
            width: 20px;
        }
        
        .stat-card {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .stat-number {
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--orange_color);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
       .stat-label {
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: var(--body_color);
        font-weight: 500;
    }
        
        .logo-strip {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2rem;
            opacity: 0.6;
        }
        
        .logo-strip img {
            height: 32px;
            width: auto;
            filter: grayscale(100%);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .logo-strip img:hover {
            filter: grayscale(0%);
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .model-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2rem;
            height: 100%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .model-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--orange_color);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }
    
        .security-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            height: 100%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .security-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--orange_color);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }
        
        .skill-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            height: 100%;
        }
        
        .skill-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--orange_color);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }
        
        
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .cto-stats {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
        }
        
    
        .talent-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2rem;
            height: 100%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .talent-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--orange_color);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }
        
        .testimonial-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2rem;
            height: 100%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .testimonial-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--orange_color);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }
        
        .testimonial-quote {
            font-size: 1.0625rem;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .testimonial-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }
        
        .testimonial-avatar {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--light);
        }
        
        .faq-item {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .faq-item:hover {
            border-color: var(--orange_color);
        }
        
        .faq-question {
            padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.0625rem;
        }
        
        .faq-question svg {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .faq-item.active .faq-question svg {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }
        
        .faq-answer {
            display: none;
            padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        
        .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
            display: block;
        }
        
        .icon-box {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            background: var(--dark);
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .icon-box svg {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
            stroke: var(--orange_color);
        }
        
        .footer-dark {
            background: var(--dark);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
        }
        
        .footer-dark a {
            color: var(--gray-400);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }
        
        .footer-dark a:hover {
            color: var(--orange_color);
        }
/* single hire css */

.breadcrumb-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb-nav a {
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.25s var(--transition-smooth);
    color: var(--black_color);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a::after {
    color: var(--black_color);
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
}


.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.comparison-table thead th {
    background: var(--black_color_2);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.comparison-table thead th:first-child {
    width: 35%;
}

.comparison-table thead th.highlight {
    background: var(--orange_color);
}

.comparison-table tbody td {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    vertical-align: middle;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--body_color);
}
.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.comparison-table tbody td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black_color_2);
    background: var(--bg_gray_new);
}
.comparison-table tbody td.highlight {
    background: var(--primary_lighter_color)
}

.comparison-table .check-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: #4B5563;
}

.comparison-table .check-icon svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
}

@media screen and (max-width:991px) {
  .comparison-table tbody td, .comparison-table thead th {
        padding: 12px;
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 20px;
    }
}

.cto-stat-card {
    background: var(--bg_white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cto-stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--orange_color);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    -webkit-transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.cto-stat-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.cto-stat-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    -webkit-transform: scaleX(1);
}

.cto-stat-card .cto-stat-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--primary_light_color);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.cto-stat-card .cto-stat-icon img, .cto-stat-card .cto-stat-icon svg {
   width: 29px;
}
.cto-stat-card .cto-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.cto-stat-card .cto-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}




/* =====================================================
   CTO REASON CARDS
   ===================================================== */
.cto-reason-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--bg_white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cto-reason-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--primary_light_color);
}

.cto-reason-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    background: var(--primary_light_color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--orange_color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cto-reason-icon img, .cto-reason-icon svg {
   width: 24px;
}
.cto-reason-card:hover .cto-reason-icon {
    background: var(--orange_color);
    color: #fff;
}
.cto-reason-card:hover .cto-reason-icon img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.cto-reason-content .cto_reason_title {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cto-reason-content p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cto-reason-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .cto-stat-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    }
    .cto-stat-card .cto-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    .cto-reason-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .cto-reason-icon {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   CTO REASON CARDS
   ===================================================== */














   /* hire css form download */
   /* =====================================================
   HIRE DEDICATED DEVELOPERS - CUSTOM STYLES
   Extends modernization.css with hire-specific styling
   ===================================================== */

/* =====================================================
   RAMP-UP TIME CHART CARD
   Enterprise bar chart for hero section
   ===================================================== */
   .content-narrow {
        max-width: 700px;
    }
.rampup-chart-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.rampup-chart-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.rampup-chart-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.rampup-bars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.rampup-bar-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr 70px;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.rampup-bar-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.rampup-bar-track {
    height: 10px;
    background: #f3f4f6;
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rampup-bar {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: width 0.6s ease-out;
}

.rampup-bar-slow {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d1d5db 0%, #9ca3af 100%);
}

.rampup-bar-medium {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9ca3af 0%, #6b7280 100%);
}

.rampup-bar-fast {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF4103 0%, #ff6b3d 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.3);
}

.rampup-bar-value {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #6b7280;
    text-align: right;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.rampup-bar-value-highlight {
    color: #FF4103;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.rampup-bar-row-highlight {
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.04);
    margin: 0 -1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.rampup-bar-row-highlight .rampup-bar-label {
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.rampup-chart-caption {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    color: #9ca3af;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .rampup-bar-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.375rem;
    }
    
    .rampup-bar-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .rampup-bar-track {
        height: 8px;
    }
    
    .rampup-bar-value {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .rampup-chart-card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   TRUST CHIPS
   Compact trust indicators for hero section
   ===================================================== */
.trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #374151;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-chip svg {
    color: #22c55e;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO SECONDARY LINK
   ===================================================== */
.hero-secondary-link {
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-secondary-link:hover {
    color: #FF4103;
}

/* Scroll offset for in-page anchor links (accounts for fixed header) */
#section-context {
    scroll-margin-top: 6rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   VELOCITY GRAPH VISUALIZATION
   ===================================================== */
.velocity-graph {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.velocity-graph-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
    border-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.graph-line {
    stroke: var(--primary);
    stroke-width: 3;
    fill: none;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.graph-line-flat {
    stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-dasharray: 8, 4;
}

.graph-area {
    fill: url(#gradient-area);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.graph-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* =====================================================
   DASHBOARD METRICS CARD
   ===================================================== */
.dashboard-card {
    background: var(--bg-card-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.dashboard-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.metric-live {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #22c55e;
}

.metric-live::before {
    content: '';
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #22c55e;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

/* =====================================================
   TECH LOGO GRID
   ===================================================== */
.tech-logo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(80px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.tech-logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-logo:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tech-logo-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-logo:hover .tech-logo-icon {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.tech-logo-name {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-small-light);
    text-align: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   STEP BADGE COMPONENT
   Enterprise-grade circular badges for protocol steps
   ===================================================== */
.step-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8F9FA 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.step-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.step-badge-number {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.step-badge-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #E53A00 100%);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 12px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.3),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.step-badge-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 6px 16px rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.4),
        0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.step-badge-primary .step-badge-number {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Step card content alignment */
.step-card-content {
    padding-left: 60px;
}

.step-badge-inline {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.step-badge-inline .step-badge-number {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    line-height: 1;
}

.step-badge-inline.step-badge-primary {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.step-badge-inline.step-badge-primary .step-badge-number,
.step-badge-inline.step-badge-primary svg {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.timeline-col {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 100px;
}

/* =====================================================
   TIMELINE VISUALIZATION
   ===================================================== */
.timeline-visual {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.timeline-track {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    width: 100%;
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
}

.timeline-node {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.timeline-node-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-node-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX
   ===================================================== */
.responsibility-matrix {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .responsibility-matrix {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.responsibility-column {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.responsibility-column-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.responsibility-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.responsibility-icon-client {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.responsibility-icon-vendor {
    background: var(--primary);
}

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

.responsibility-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.responsibility-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* =====================================================
   GUARANTEE BOX
   ===================================================== */
.guarantee-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.guarantee-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.guarantee-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   SECURITY ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM
   ===================================================== */
.security-diagram {
    background: var(--bg-card-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.security-layer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.security-layer:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.security-layer-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.15);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =====================================================
   PRICING BAR CHART
   ===================================================== */
.pricing-bar-chart {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.pricing-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-bar-label {
    width: 100px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-bar-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.08);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    min-width: 100px;
}

.pricing-bar-value {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* =====================================================
   TCO COMPARISON CHART
   ===================================================== */
.tco-chart {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .tco-chart {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

.tco-column {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.tco-bar-container {
    height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tco-bar {
    width: 80px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tco-bar-freelancer {
    height: 180px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #ef4444 0%, #f97316 50%, #fbbf24 100%);
}

.tco-bar-dedicated {
    height: 120px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.tco-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-heading-light);
}

.tco-sublabel {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-small-light);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   WHY TRUST US SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.trust-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-feature:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.trust-feature:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.trust-feature-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-feature-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-heading-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-feature-content p {
    color: var(--text-body-light);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.trust-highlight {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.125rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .trust-feature {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .trust-feature-icon {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   VISUAL PLACEHOLDER
   ===================================================== */
.visual-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-light) 0%, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 2px dashed var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.visual-placeholder-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.08) 100%);
    border-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.visual-placeholder-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.visual-placeholder-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-small-light);
    max-width: 300px;
}

.visual-placeholder-dark .visual-placeholder-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* choose tech card css */
.choose_tech_card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.choose_tech_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background: rgba(255, 65, 3, 0.03);
}
.tech-card-react { border-left: 3px solid #61DAFB; }
.tech-card-angular { border-left: 3px solid var(--orange_color); }
.tech-card-vue { border-left: 3px solid #42B883; }
.tech-card-nextjs { border-left: 3px solid #000000; }
.tech-card-dotnet { border-left: 3px solid #512BD4; }
.tech-card-java { border-left: 3px solid #007396; }
.tech-card-nodejs { border-left: 3px solid #339933; }
.tech-card-python { border-left: 3px solid #3776AB; }
.tech-card-ios { border-left: 3px solid #000000; }
.tech-card-android { border-left: 3px solid #3DDC84; }
.tech-card-flutter { border-left: 3px solid #02569B; }
.tech-card-reactnative { border-left: 3px solid #61DAFB; }
.tech-card-aws { border-left: 3px solid #FF9900; }
.tech-card-azure { border-left: 3px solid #0078D4; }
.tech-card-devops { border-left: 3px solid #2088FF; }
/* choose tech card css */

#outcomesCarousel .carousel_navss button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}
.table-enterprise-new tr td {
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.table-enterprise-new tr td, .table.table-enterprise-new tr th {
    border: none;
    padding: 0 5px;
}

.dedi_breadcrumb_navs .breadcrumb-item +.dedi_breadcrumb_navs .breadcrumb-item::before {
    content: ">";
}