:root {
    /* LIGHT CORPORATE DASHBOARD BACKGROUNDS */
    --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
    /* Pure white */
    --bg-secondary: #F8F9FA;
    /* Very light gray for alternate sections */
    --bg-tertiary: #FFFFFF;
    /* White for cards */

    /* PRIMARY ACCENTS */
    --primary-400: #FD8BD1;
    /* Hover states / Brand Pink */
    --primary-500: #FD8BD1;
    /* Main base - Brand Pink */
    --primary-600: #E06BB4;
    /* Active buttons (darker pink) */
    --secondary-accent: #0D1733;
    /* Deep navy accent */

    /* TEXT COLORS */
    --text-main: #0D1733;
    --text-muted: rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.75);

    /* FONTS */
    --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* SPACING & SIZING */
    --section-padding: 100px 24px;
    --container-max-width: 1200px;
    --nav-height: clamp(90px, 10vh, 120px); /* Dynamically scales the height allowance */
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.125rem);
}

/* COMPONENTS */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
    padding: clamp(60px, 8vh, 120px) 24px;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Targets all sections except the hero */
section:not(#hero) {
    /* Forces the section to fit exactly in the remaining screen space */
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-height)); 

    /* Prevents the sticky navbar from covering the top of the section when clicking anchor links */
    scroll-margin-top: var(--nav-height); 

    /* Centers the content dynamically in the newly calculated space */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;

    /* Fluid padding to ensure content breathes on all screen sizes */
    padding: clamp(40px, 6vh, 80px) clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px);
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

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

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

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

.badge-alert {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--primary-400);
    border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--text-main);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px; /* Default margin-bottom, margin-top will be 0 when below badge */
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.subtitle-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px; /* Precise internal spacing */
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.2vw, 0.85rem); /* Identical fluid sizing */
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 50px; /* Perfect oval shape */
    border: 1px solid #FD8BD1 !important;
    color: #FD8BD1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 32px; /* This locks the distance to the text below it */
    line-height: 1;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.section-description {
    max-width: clamp(600px, 60vw, 800px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
}

.glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-600));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-600), var(--primary-400));
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.2);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 18px 40px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* NAVBAR STRUCURE */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 15px 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    min-height: var(--nav-height);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.45);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px);
    padding-right: clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-logo {
    height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-logo.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.nav-links {
    display: none;
    /* Mobile hidden by default, shown on larger screens */
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: flex;
    }
}

.nav-links a {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-500);
}

/* --- HERO SECTION (FULL SCREEN REFACTOR) --- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #000;
}

.hero-bg-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.8) 0%, rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* This pulls it to the left edge with a safe breathing room margin */
    padding-left: clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px); 
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start; /* THIS FORCES EVERYTHING LEFT */
    text-align: left;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 700px; /* Constrains text width naturally */
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid #FD8BD1 !important;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.5vw, 0.9rem);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FD8BD1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    align-self: flex-start; /* Ensure badge doesn't stretch */
}

.hero-logo-large {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
    max-width: clamp(250px, 40vw, 500px);
    height: auto;
}

.hero-text-block {
    max-width: clamp(400px, 45vw, 650px);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #FFFFFF !important; /* Ensure visibility on video */
}

.hero-description p {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


/* STEP 2: THE PROBLEM SECTION */
.problem-section {
    position: relative;
    /* The white gradient acts as an 85% opacity overlay to fade the image */
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85)), url('Assets2/pics/jeremy.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    /* Ensure text color remains dark */
    color: #0D1733; 
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    overflow: visible; /* Ensure icon isn't clipped */
}

/* Fix contrast and standardize badge for white background */
.problem-section .section-title,
.problem-section .section-description {
    color: #0D1733 !important;
}

.problem-section .section-title {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}


.problem-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Content above video and overlay */
}

.problem-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: saturate(0); /* Zero saturation */
    opacity: 0.6; /* Adjust opacity for better text contrast if needed */
}

.video-fade-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid #0D1733;
    color: #0D1733;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px); /* Creates the "pop-up" lift effect */
    border-color: #F3D747; /* Changes border to the requested yellow/gold */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.1); /* Adds depth when lifted */
}

/* BANNER WITH IMAGE */
.banner-with-image {
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.banner-image-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.banner-growth-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: right center;
    display: block;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-500);
}

.banner-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0) 100%);
}

.banner-content-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%; /* Ensure text uses full width */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px; /* Space between icon and text */
    border: 1px solid #0D1733 !important;
    background-color: #F3D747 !important;
    background: #F3D747 !important;
}

.banner-content-wrapper:hover {
    transform: none !important;
    border-color: #0D1733 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.banner-custom-icon {
    height: 48px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 48px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.banner-content-wrapper p {
    color: #0D1733;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.banner-content-wrapper p strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0D1733;
}

.banner-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

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

    .banner-content-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .banner-image-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.98) 20%, rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.85) 60%, rgba(15, 15, 26, 0.4) 100%);
    }
}

/* STEP 3: CORE SERVICES */
.services-section {
    background-color: #0D1733;
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(60px, 8vh, 120px) 24px;
}

.services-section .section-title,
.services-section .section-description {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.services-section .section-title {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}


.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
}

/* 3D FLIP CARDS */
.flip-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    height: 420px; /* Increased from 380px to give text room to wrap on laptops */
    perspective: 1000px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.flip-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.flip-card-front,
.flip-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-accent);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1; /* Puts the image in the background */
    filter: brightness(0.7); /* Darker tint for text readability */
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.card-content-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Pulls the text in front of the image */
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Pushes the title exactly to the top */
    padding: 32px 24px;
}

.flip-card-front h3, .flip-card-back h3 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 32px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%; /* Spans the full width of the card */
    text-align: center; /* Perfectly centers the text horizontally */
    margin: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Center the main text on the back */
.flip-card-back {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center; /* Centers vertically */
    justify-content: center; /* Centers horizontally */
    padding: 80px 24px 24px 24px; /* Leaves room for the absolute title at the top */
    text-align: center;
}

/* THEME CLASSES */

/* Audit Theme (Card 1) */
.audit-theme .flip-card-front, .audit-theme .flip-card-back {
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}
/* Front title is White */
.audit-theme .flip-card-front h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
/* Back is White background, Dark Navy text & title */
.audit-theme .flip-card-back {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0D1733;
}
.audit-theme .flip-card-back h3 {
    color: #0D1733;
}

/* Strategy Theme (Card 2) */
.strategy-theme .flip-card-front, .strategy-theme .flip-card-back {
    border: 2px solid #F3D747;
}
/* Front title is Yellow */
.strategy-theme .flip-card-front h3 {
    color: #F3D747;
}
/* Back is White background, Dark Navy text & title */
.strategy-theme .flip-card-back {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #0D1733;
}
.strategy-theme .flip-card-back h3 {
    color: #0D1733;
}

/* Execution Theme (Card 3) */
.execution-theme .flip-card-front, .execution-theme .flip-card-back {
    border: 2px solid #FD8BD1;
}
/* Front title is Pink */
.execution-theme .flip-card-front h3 {
    color: #FD8BD1;
}
/* Back is White background, Dark Navy text & title */
.execution-theme .flip-card-back {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #0D1733;
}
.execution-theme .flip-card-back h3 {
    color: #0D1733;
}

.flip-card-front h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.card-indicator {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: auto;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.flip-card-back {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.flip-card-back h3 {
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.flip-card-back p {
    /* Fluid typography to prevent overflow when columns squish */
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Specific Card Stylings mimicking PDF colors & Web3 Images */
.audit-front {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9), rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.3)), url('Assets2/audit_bg.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

.strategy-front {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9), rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.3)), url('Assets2/strategy_bg.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

.strategy-front,
.strategy-back {
    border-color: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.5);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.1);
}

.execution-front {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9), rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.3)), url('Assets2/execution_bg.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

.execution-front,
.execution-back {
    border-color: rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.5);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .services-grid {
        gap: 20px; /* Shrinks the space between cards to give cards more width */
    }
    .flip-card-back {
        padding: 70px 16px 16px 16px; /* Reduces side padding to give text more horizontal room */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    .flip-card {
        height: 350px; /* Cards can be shorter on mobile because they have the full width of the phone */
    }
    .flip-card-back {
        padding: 80px 24px 24px 24px; /* Restores comfortable padding for full-width mobile cards */
    }
}

/* STEP 4: THE AAVA DIFFERENCE */
.difference-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 0;
}

.split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 60px);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left Column - Metrics */
.metrics-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.metric-card {
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #0D1733;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #F3D747;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.1);
}

.metric-pink {
    background: rgba(253, 139, 209, 0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-500);
}

.metric-pink .metric-number,
.metric-pink .metric-label {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.metric-yellow {
    background: rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.05);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-accent);
}

.metric-yellow .metric-number,
.metric-yellow .metric-label {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.metric-white {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-500);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.1);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.1);
}

.metric-white .metric-number {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.metric-white .metric-label {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: none;
}

.stat-accent {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    text-shadow: none;
}

.metric-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.founder-quote {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--primary-500);
    max-width: 900px;
}

.founder-quote blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.quote-author {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Right Column - Differentiators Grid */
.differentiators-column {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.diff-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-accent);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.05);
}

.diff-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
}

.diff-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.diff-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

    .differentiators-column {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
}

/* SECTION 6: PROCESS VIDEO BACKGROUND */
.process-section {
    background: #0D1733 !important; /* Solid fallback behind the video */
    border-top: none !important; /* Keeps the transition seamless */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden; /* Ensures the video doesn't spill out */
    padding-bottom: 120px !important; /* Room for the absolutely-positioned footer */
}

/* Ensure text sits on top of the video */
.process-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Restore and Expand the Video Wrapper */
.process-video-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    display: block !important; /* Overrides any previous display:none */
    pointer-events: none; /* Stops the video from intercepting button clicks */
}

/* Native Video Styling */
#process-bg-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Zooms the video to fill the space without stretching */
    display: block;
}

/* Gradient Overlay (Dark Navy Fade to Tint) */
.process-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Fades from solid navy at the top to a slight tint at the bottom */
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0D1733 0%, rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.4) 30%, rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.8) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Make timeline text white */
.process-section .section-title,
.process-section .process-step h4,
.process-section .process-step p,
.process-section .step-number {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.pipeline-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* Glowing Connecting Line */
.pipeline-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-500) 0%, var(--secondary-accent) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 18%;
    padding-top: 60px;
}

.step-marker {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 0;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 3px solid var(--primary-500);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.8);
}

.step-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.process-step h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Highly Transparent Glass for CTA */
.cta-container {
    background: rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.15) !important; /* Lighter tint */
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important; /* Less blur to see video clearly */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 80px auto 60px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    max-width: 800px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

/* Reduce the massive heading size inside the CTA */
.cta-container h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Ensure CTA description text isn't too large */
.cta-container p {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Adjust the button margin inside the smaller box */
.cta-container .hero-actions {
    margin-top: 24px !important;
}

/* Force CTA text to White */
.cta-container h2,
.cta-container p,
.cta-container .text-dark {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Lock Footer to the Absolute Bottom and Stretch Edge-to-Edge */
.footer {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 32px 24px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;

    /* Glassmorphism styles */
    background: rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.15) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* Force Footer text to White */
.footer p,
.footer .footer-link {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-link {
    color: var(--primary-400);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pipeline-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .pipeline-container::before {
        top: 0;
        left: 24px;
        width: 2px;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-500) 0%, var(--secondary-accent) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 100%);
    }

    .process-step {
        width: 100%;
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: 60px;
    }

    .step-marker {
        top: 4px;
        left: 17px;
    }
}

/* STEP 6: ABOUT US */
.about-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.about-split {
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.about-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
}

.about-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.philosophy-card {
    padding: 32px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-500);
    background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.5);
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .about-image-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 1/1;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}
/* WHO IS AAVA FOR - INTERACTIVE LIST SECTION */
.who-for-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.who-for-section .subtitle-badge {
    color: #FD8BD1 !important;
    border: 1px solid #FD8BD1 !important;
    background: transparent;
}

.who-for-section .section-title {
    color: #0D1733 !important;
}

.who-for-layout {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 120px !important; /* Increased from 60px for more breathing room */
    min-height: 550px !important; /* Increased to help the section fill the screen */
}

.who-for-list {
    width: 45%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.who-for-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.1);
    padding: 24px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: static; /* Critical: allows absolute child to target the layout wrapper */
}

.who-for-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
    color: #0D1733;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    margin: 0;
}

.plus-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #FD8BD1;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Right Side Content Panel */
.who-for-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    padding: 40px;
    border-left: 4px solid #FD8BD1;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    /* Base image rules */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.bg-founders {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.85), rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.85)), url('Assets2/pics/Founders.jpeg') !important;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.bg-web3 {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.85), rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.85)), url('Assets2/pics/gabriel-alenius-EXvZCn-oCTY-unsplash.jpg') !important;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.bg-companies {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.85), rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.85)), url('Assets2/pics/Companies.jpeg') !important;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.bg-post {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.65), rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.65)), url('Assets2/pics/Post.jpeg') !important;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.bg-vcs {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.65), rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.65)), url('Assets2/pics/VC2.jpeg') !important;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.who-for-content h4 {
    color: #0D1733;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.who-for-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Default Placeholder Panel */
.who-for-default {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('Assets2/pics/soil.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5; /* Sits below the hover content panels */
}

/* HOVER INTERACTIONS */
.who-for-item:hover .who-for-title { color: #FD8BD1; }
.who-for-item:hover .plus-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); } /* Turns + into x */
.who-for-item:hover .who-for-content { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(0); }

/* Hide the default panel when ANY item is hovered */
.who-for-layout:hover .who-for-default { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

/* GEOMETRIC TRANSITION EFFECT */
.problem-section, .services-section {
    position: relative;
}

.transition-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: clamp(24px, 8vw, 120px); /* Aligns nicely with global margins */
    width: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px); /* Scales cleanly across devices */
    height: auto;
    z-index: 10;
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Top icon (Dark) - Sticks to the absolute bottom of the white section */
.transition-icon-top {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: clamp(24px, 8vw, 120px); /* Must match the white icon's right alignment */
    width: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px); /* Must match the white icon's size */
    z-index: 999; /* Forces it above all backgrounds */
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    /* Mirrored vertically to create a perfect lock with the bottom one */
    transform: scaleY(-1); 
}

/* Bottom icon (White) - Sticks to the absolute top of the dark section */
.transition-icon-bottom {
    top: 0;
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR SECTION 4 */

/* Optimize for Laptops (1024px to 1200px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .who-for-content, .who-for-default {
        padding: 24px; /* Reduces padding to give text more space */
    }
    .who-for-content h4 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .who-for-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Optimize for Mobile and Tablet (Under 900px) - Accordion Conversion */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .who-for-layout {
        display: block; /* Turns off side-by-side flexbox */
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .who-for-list {
        width: 100%; /* List takes full width of the phone */
    }

    .who-for-default {
        display: none !important; /* Hide the default image on mobile to save space */
    }

    /* Convert the content panel into a collapsed accordion drawer */
    .who-for-content {
        position: relative; /* Removes it from absolute right-side positioning */
        width: 100%;
        height: 0; /* Collapsed by default */
        padding: 0 24px;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 4px solid #FD8BD1; /* Move the pink accent line to the top */
        border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
        margin-top: 0;
        overflow: hidden; /* Crucial to hide text while collapsed */
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Expand the drawer when tapped/hovered */
    .who-for-item:hover .who-for-content,
    .who-for-item:active .who-for-content {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 250px; /* Gives the background picture room to show */
        padding: 32px 24px;
        margin-top: 16px;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR SECTION 4 */

/* Optimize for Laptops (1024px to 1200px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .who-for-content, .who-for-default {
        padding: 24px; /* Reduces padding to give text more space */
    }
    .who-for-content h4 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .who-for-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Optimize for Mobile and Tablet (Under 900px) - Accordion Conversion */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .who-for-layout {
        display: block; /* Turns off side-by-side flexbox */
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .who-for-list {
        width: 100%; /* List takes full width of the phone */
    }

    .who-for-default {
        display: none !important; /* Hide the default image on mobile to save space */
    }

    /* Convert the content panel into a collapsed accordion drawer */
    .who-for-content {
        position: relative; /* Removes it from absolute right-side positioning */
        width: 100%;
        height: 0; /* Collapsed by default */
        padding: 0 24px;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 4px solid #FD8BD1; /* Move the pink accent line to the top */
        border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
        margin-top: 0;
        overflow: hidden; /* Crucial to hide text while collapsed */
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Expand the drawer when tapped/hovered */
    .who-for-item:hover .who-for-content,
    .who-for-item:active .who-for-content {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 250px; /* Gives the background picture room to show */
        padding: 32px 24px;
        margin-top: 16px;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }
}

/* REFINEMENTS FOR WHO IS AAVA FOR SECTION (SECTION 4) */

.who-for-default {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    background-image: url('Assets2/pics/Enred2.jpeg') !important;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-left: 4px solid #FD8BD1 !important; /* Brand Pink Border */
    z-index: 5;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

/* The default image stays visible even if hovered directly. 
   It ONLY hides when an item in the list is hovered. */
.who-for-layout:has(.who-for-item:hover) .who-for-default {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none; /* Allows the content panels underneath to be interactive */
}

/* Ensure the content panels (Option 1, 2, etc.) are ready to show up */
.who-for-content {
    border-left: 4px solid #FD8BD1 !important;
    z-index: 10; /* Sits above the default image when active */
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* SECTION 5: DARK THEME OVERRIDES */
.difference-section {
    background-color: #0D1733 !important;
}

/* Force all text in this section to white */
.difference-section h2,
.difference-section p,
.difference-section h4,
.difference-section .metric-number,
.difference-section .metric-label,
.difference-section .stat-number,
.difference-section .quote-author,
.difference-section blockquote,
.difference-section .text-dark {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Force the description to span the full width of the grid below it */
.difference-section .full-width-desc {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

/* Convert cards to dark glass so white text is readable */
.difference-section .diff-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.difference-section .diff-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: #FD8BD1 !important; /* Brand pink border on hover */
}

/* Metric Rectangles Styling */
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Shrink Metric Rectangles */
.difference-section .metrics-column { gap: 16px !important; }
.difference-section .metric-card { padding: 20px 24px !important; }
.difference-section .metric-number { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) !important; margin-bottom: 4px !important; }
.difference-section .metric-label { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }

/* Compact Differentiator Flip Cards */
.diff-flip-card {
    height: 200px !important; /* Much smaller than the main service cards */
    width: 100%;
}
.diff-flip-card .flip-card-front,
.diff-flip-card .flip-card-back {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
}
.diff-flip-card:hover .flip-card-front,
.diff-flip-card:hover .flip-card-back {
    border-color: #FD8BD1 !important; /* Brand pink hover state */
}
.diff-flip-card .flip-card-front h4 {
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.diff-flip-card .flip-card-back {
    padding: 20px;
}
.diff-flip-card .flip-card-back p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Space above the quote */
.difference-section .founder-quote {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 40px 0 0 0 !important; /* Reverted from 100px */
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-left: none !important; 
    text-align: left;
}

.difference-section .founder-quote blockquote {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.difference-section .quote-author {
    color: #FD8BD1 !important; /* Make the author name pop in brand pink */
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: right !important;
    display: block; /* Ensures it spans the full width so it can align to the right edge */
    margin-top: 16px; /* Adds a little breathing room below the blockquote */
}

/* Small Titles over the cards */
.micro-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #FD8BD1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center !important; 
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Ensure the grid wrapper maintains layout height */
.grid-item-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}
.grid-item-wrapper .diff-flip-card {
    flex-grow: 1; /* Makes the cards stretch to match heights if needed */
}

/* Differentiator Squares Default & Hover */
.difference-section .flip-card-front,
.difference-section .flip-card-back {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important; /* Subtle white border */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* High-Contrast Revealed State for Differentiator Cards */
.difference-section .flip-card-back {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Force all text on the back of the card to Dark Navy */
.difference-section .flip-card-back p,
.difference-section .flip-card-back h4,
.difference-section .flip-card-back span {
    color: #0D1733 !important;
}

.difference-section .diff-flip-card:hover .flip-card-front,
.difference-section .diff-flip-card:hover .flip-card-back {
    border-color: #FD8BD1 !important; /* Brand Pink on hover/reveal */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Adds depth when the card pops white */
}

/* Specific Backgrounds for Differentiator Cards */
.difference-section .diff-b2b-front {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.65), rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.85)), url('Assets2/pics/bitmap1.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

.difference-section .diff-web3-front {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.65), rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.85)), url('Assets2/pics/bitmap2.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

.difference-section .diff-embedded-front {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.65), rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.85)), url('Assets2/pics/bitmap3.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

.difference-section .diff-operator-front {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.65), rgba(13, 23, 51, 0.85)), url('Assets2/pics/bitmap4.png') center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

/* Force all differentiator titles to be centered perfectly horizontally AND vertically */
.difference-section .flip-card-front {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important; 
    align-items: center !important;     /* Centers horizontally */
    justify-content: center !important; /* Centers vertically */
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 24px !important;           /* Restores even padding around the text */
}

/* Override any previous top/bottom alignment rules */
.difference-section .diff-web3-front,
.difference-section .diff-operator-front,
.difference-section .diff-embedded-front,
.difference-section .diff-b2b-front {
    justify-content: center !important; 
    padding-top: 24px !important;
    padding-bottom: 24px !important;
}

/* Ensure the title itself doesn't have weird margins pushing it down */
.difference-section .flip-card-front h4 {
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
}

/* SERVICES PAGE SPECIFIC HERO */
.service-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.service-hero-section .relative-z {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Ensures text and buttons sit above the video overlay */
}

/* Fix logo sizing and spacing for the navbar */
.logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Reset Footer Positioning for Subpages */
.about-page .footer,
.contact-page .footer {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 60px !important; 
}

/* DARK THEME FOR SERVICE SECTIONS (AUDIT, STRATEGY, EXECUTION) */
#audit, #strategy, #execution {
    background-color: #0D1733 !important;
    border-top: none !important;
}

/* Convert Glass Panels for Dark Mode */
#audit .glass-panel, 
#strategy .glass-panel, 
#execution .glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Force Headings and Paragraphs to White */
#audit h2, #audit h3, #audit h4, #audit p,
#strategy h2, #strategy h3, #strategy h4, #strategy p,
#execution h2, #execution h3, #execution h4, #execution p {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Keep colored subtitle badges visible */
#audit .subtitle-badge { color: var(--primary-500) !important; border-color: var(--primary-500) !important; }
#strategy .subtitle-badge { color: #F3D747 !important; border-color: #F3D747 !important; }
#execution .subtitle-badge { color: #FFFFFF !important; border-color: #FFFFFF !important; }

/* INCREASE TRACKER SIZE AND SPACING */
.service-tracker {
    gap: 60px !important; /* Increased space between main items */
}
.tracker-item {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important; /* Bigger default text */
}
.tracker-item.active {
    font-size: 3rem !important; /* Massive active text */
}
.service-tracker::before {
    top: 20px !important;
    bottom: 20px !important;
}

/* SUB-MENU STYLING */
.tracker-sub-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-left: 35px; /* Indent under the main Audit dot */
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0; /* Hidden by default */
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* Show sub-menu when Audit is active */
.tracker-group:has(.tracker-item.active) .tracker-sub-menu,
.tracker-group:has(.tracker-sub-item.active) .tracker-sub-menu {
    max-height: 400px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.tracker-sub-item {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* THE MODERN CONNECTING LINE */
.sub-connecting-line {
    display: block;
    width: 0px; /* Starts invisible */
    height: 2px;
    background: #FD8BD1;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.tracker-sub-item.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
    transform: translateX(10px); /* Nudges text to the right */
}

.tracker-sub-item.active .sub-connecting-line {
    width: 30px; /* Shoots a pink line out to point at the box */
}

/* HIGHLIGHT ACTIVE HORIZONTAL BOX */
.horizontal-audit-box {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent !important; /* Prep for highlight */
}
.horizontal-audit-box.active-box {
    border-left: 4px solid #FD8BD1 !important; /* Visual connection to the menu line */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    transform: translateX(10px);
}


/* STICKY SERVICE TRACKER */
.service-tracker {
    position: fixed;
    left: clamp(20px, 4vw, 60px);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
}

/* Fades in only when scrolling past the hero */
.service-tracker.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* The vertical connecting line */
.service-tracker::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 5px; /* Centers the line behind the dots */
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Default state for the words (Small & Faded) */
.tracker-item {
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-left: 30px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* The Dot on the line */
.tracker-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0D1733;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* ACTIVE STATE (The text gets massive and the dot glows) */
.tracker-item.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 2.2rem; /* Big pop effect */
    font-weight: 800;
}

.tracker-item.active .tracker-dot {
    background: #FD8BD1; /* Brand pink */
    border-color: #FD8BD1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(253, 139, 209, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Hide on screens smaller than 1200px so it doesn't overlap text */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .service-tracker {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Strategy Sub-Menu Expansion */
.strategy-sub-menu {
    gap: 10px; /* Tighter spacing for the long list */
}
.strategy-sub-menu .tracker-sub-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem; /* Smaller text so it fits on screen */
}
.tracker-group:has(.tracker-item[data-target="strategy"].active) .strategy-sub-menu,
.tracker-group:has(.tracker-sub-item[data-target^="strat-"].active) .strategy-sub-menu {
    max-height: 800px; /* Much larger max-height to fit all 14 items */
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Strategy Connect Line Color */
.tracker-group:nth-child(2) .sub-connecting-line {
    background: #F3D747; /* Strategy Yellow */
}

/* Highlight Active Strategy Box */
.horizontal-strategy-box {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent !important;
}
.horizontal-strategy-box.active-box {
    border-left: 4px solid #F3D747 !important; /* Yellow border */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* Execution Sub-Menu & Connect Line Color */
.tracker-group:has(.tracker-item[data-target="execution"].active) .execution-sub-menu,
.tracker-group:has(.tracker-sub-item[data-target^="exec-"].active) .execution-sub-menu {
    max-height: 200px; 
    opacity: 1;
}
.tracker-group:nth-child(3) .sub-connecting-line {
    background: #FFFFFF; /* Execution White */
}

/* Highlight Active Execution Box */
.horizontal-execution-box {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent !important;
}
.horizontal-execution-box.active-box {
    border-left: 4px solid #FFFFFF !important; /* White border */
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* RESPONSIVE FIX: Prevent content overlapping with Sticky Spy on laptops */
@media (min-width: 1201px) {
    #audit .container, #strategy .container, #execution .container,
    #who-we-are .container, #our-mission .container, #our-vision .container, #philosophy .container, #our-partners .container {
        padding-left: 340px !important; /* Creates a safe lane for the sidebar */
        max-width: 1400px !important; /* Allows boxes to stretch further to the right */
    }
}

/* ABOUT PAGE GLOBAL DARK THEME */
.about-page .section {
    background-color: #0D1733 !important;
    border-top: none !important;
}

.about-page h2, 
.about-page h3, 
.about-page h4, 
.about-page p, 
.about-page li {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Ensure text isn't too stark white where it should be slightly muted */
.about-page .text-muted,
.about-page .text-secondary {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

/* AUDIT SCROLL SPY - FORCE WHITE */
.tracker-group:nth-child(1) .tracker-item.active .tracker-dot {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

.tracker-group:nth-child(1) .sub-connecting-line {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.horizontal-audit-box.active-box {
    border-left: 4px solid #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* SCROLL SPY ADJUSTMENTS */
/* Strategy Active Dot */
.tracker-group:nth-child(2) .tracker-item.active .tracker-dot {
    background: #F3D747 !important;
    border-color: #F3D747 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(243, 215, 71, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Execution Connecting Lines */
.tracker-group:nth-child(3) .sub-connecting-line {
    background: #FD8BD1 !important;
}

/* BULLETPROOF DYNAMIC BOX COLORS (Audit, Strategy, Execution) */
/* Force background to solid white by default */
#audit .horizontal-audit-box,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    border: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Active State - Dark Glass Background for all */
#audit .horizontal-audit-box.active-box,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box.active-box,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box.active-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

/* --- INACTIVE STATE (ALL SECTIONS) --- */
/* Dark Navy Text & Numbers */
#audit .horizontal-audit-box div,
#audit .horizontal-audit-box h3,
#audit .horizontal-audit-box p,
#audit .horizontal-audit-box a,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box div,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box h3,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box p,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box a,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box div,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box h3,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box p,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box a {
    color: #0D1733 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* --- ACTIVE STATE COLORS --- */

/* Audit Active: White */
#audit .horizontal-audit-box.active-box div,
#audit .horizontal-audit-box.active-box h3,
#audit .horizontal-audit-box.active-box p,
#audit .horizontal-audit-box.active-box a {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Strategy Active: Yellow (#F3D747) */
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box.active-box div,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box.active-box h3,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box.active-box p,
#strategy .horizontal-strategy-box.active-box a {
    color: #F3D747 !important;
}

/* Execution Active: Pink (#FD8BD1) */
#execution .horizontal-execution-box.active-box div,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box.active-box h3,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box.active-box p,
#execution .horizontal-execution-box.active-box a {
    color: #FD8BD1 !important;
}

/* --- DYNAMIC METRIC CARDS (OUR DIFFERENTIATOR) --- */

/* Default State: White Box, Pink Border */
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 2px solid #FD8BD1 !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Default State: Dark Navy Text & Numbers */
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card .metric-number,
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card .metric-label,
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card .counter-val {
    color: #0D1733 !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover State: Dark Navy Box, Yellow Border, Pop-up */
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card:hover {
    background: #0D1733 !important;
    border-color: #F3D747 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(243, 215, 71, 0.2) !important;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* Hover State: White Text & Numbers */
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card:hover .metric-number,
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card:hover .metric-label,
.difference-section .metrics-column .metric-card:hover .counter-val {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ALIGN METRIC CARDS WITH FLIP CARDS */
.difference-section .split-layout {
    align-items: stretch !important;
}

.difference-section .metrics-column {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    gap: 0 !important; /* Removes fixed gap so space-between handles spacing */
}