/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY LAYER
   Vanilla ports of popular 21st.dev patterns: aurora background, grain,
   spotlight cards, animated gradient borders, shimmer buttons, shiny text,
   scroll reveal, scroll progress, number ticker, premium badges.
   Loaded after all other stylesheets; driven by /js/luxury.js.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --lux-violet: var(--accent-tertiary, var(--accent-tertiary));
  --lux-deep: var(--accent-primary, var(--accent-primary));
  --lux-ink: var(--bg-surface, var(--bg-surface));
  --lux-mist: var(--text-primary, #FFFFFF);
  --lux-lilac: var(--accent-secondary, var(--accent-secondary));
  --lux-gradient: var(--accent-gradient, var(--accent-gradient));
  --lux-conic: conic-gradient(from var(--lux-angle, 0deg), var(--accent-secondary), var(--accent-tertiary), var(--accent-primary), var(--accent-secondary));
  --lux-ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --lux-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(var(--surface-rgb, 45, 39, 75), 0.04), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(var(--surface-rgb, 45, 39, 75), 0.06),
                0 24px 48px -16px rgba(var(--base-rgb, 10, 8, 26), 0.5);
  --lux-shadow-hover: 0 1px 1px rgba(var(--surface-rgb, 45, 39, 75), 0.05), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(var(--surface-rgb, 45, 39, 75), 0.08),
                      0 40px 80px -24px rgba(var(--base-rgb, 10, 8, 26), 0.7);
}

@property --lux-angle {
  syntax: '<angle>';
  initial-value: 0deg;
  inherits: false;
}

/* ---------- 1. Aurora background + grain ---------- */
.lux-aurora {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lux-aurora span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  will-change: transform;
}

.lux-aurora span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 55vw; height: 55vw; top: -20vw; left: -10vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--surface-rgb, 151, 135, 243), 0.45), transparent 65%);
  animation: lux-drift-a 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.lux-aurora span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 45vw; height: 45vw; top: 10vh; right: -15vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-secondary, var(--accent-secondary)) 45%, transparent), transparent 65%);
  animation: lux-drift-b 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.lux-aurora span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 40vw; height: 40vw; bottom: -15vw; left: 30vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-tertiary, var(--accent-tertiary)) 35%, transparent), transparent 65%);
  animation: lux-drift-c 38s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.lux-aurora::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.05;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

[data-theme="dark"] .lux-aurora span { opacity: 0.35; }
[data-theme="dark"] .lux-aurora::after { mix-blend-mode: overlay; opacity: 0.08; }

@keyframes lux-drift-a { to { transform: translate(12vw, 8vh) scale(1.15); } }
@keyframes lux-drift-b { to { transform: translate(-10vw, 14vh) scale(0.9); } }
@keyframes lux-drift-c { to { transform: translate(-14vw, -10vh) scale(1.2); } }

/* ---------- 2. Scroll progress ---------- */
.lux-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10000;
  transform-origin: 0 50%;
  transform: scaleX(var(--lux-progress, 0));
  background: var(--accent-gradient, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-secondary), var(--accent-tertiary), var(--accent-primary)));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--brand-glow, var(--border-bright));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- 3. Glass header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--lux-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--lux-ease), backdrop-filter 0.4s, border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.lux-scrolled {
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 35%, transparent);
}

.site-header.lux-scrolled::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border-bright), transparent);
}

/* ---------- 4. Spotlight + animated gradient border cards ---------- */
.lux-card {
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: var(--lux-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--lux-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--lux-ease), border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.lux-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--lux-shadow-hover);
}

.lux-spot,
.lux-edge {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
}

.lux-spot {
  z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--lux-x, 50%) var(--lux-y, 0%),
              var(--border-subtle), var(--border-medium) 40%, transparent 70%);
}

.lux-edge {
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1px;
  background: radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--lux-x, 50%) var(--lux-y, 0%),
              var(--accent-tertiary), rgba(228, 166, 208, 0.8) 30%, transparent 65%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box exclude, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
}

.lux-card:hover .lux-spot,
.lux-card:hover .lux-edge {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Featured cards: always-on rotating conic border beam */
.final-cta-card,
.sec-featured-card,
.lux-beam {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.final-cta-card::before,
.sec-featured-card::before,
.lux-beam::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  box-shadow: none;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: var(--lux-conic);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box exclude, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  animation: lux-spin 6s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes lux-spin { to { --lux-angle: 360deg; } }

/* ---------- 5. Shimmer buttons ---------- */
.btn-primary,
.btn-betterstack-gradient,
.newsletter-submit-btn,
.step-submit-btn,
.form-submit-cta-btn,
[class*="-btn-primary"],
.lux-shimmer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--lux-ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--lux-ease), background 0.35s ease;
}

.lux-sheen {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: -60%;
  width: 45%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  animation: lux-sheen 3.6s var(--lux-ease) infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes lux-sheen {
  0%, 55% { left: -60%; }
  100% { left: 130%; }
}

.btn-primary:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* Secondary buttons: soft glass + gradient hairline */
[data-theme="light"] .btn-secondary,
[data-theme="light"] .btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 22%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px -4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 18%, transparent);
}

/* ---------- 6. Shiny gradient headline text ---------- */
.section-title span.gradient,
.hero-main-title .text-cyan,
.hero-main-title .text-emerald,
h1 .gradient,
h2 .gradient {
  background-image: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--tone-peri, #4F3FB0) 0%, var(--tone-mauve, var(--accent-primary)) 30%,
                    var(--accent-tertiary) 45%, #E4A6D0 52%, var(--accent-tertiary) 60%, var(--tone-mauve, var(--accent-primary)) 80%, var(--tone-peri, #4F3FB0) 100%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  animation: lux-text-shine 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes lux-text-shine {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ---------- 7. Premium section badges ---------- */
.section-tag {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono) !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  color: var(--accent-secondary) !important;
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.85) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright) !important;
  padding: 6px 16px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -6px var(--brand-glow) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .section-tag,
[data-theme="sapphire"] .section-tag,
[data-active-theme] .section-tag {
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.85) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright) !important;
  color: var(--accent-secondary) !important;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-secondary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-secondary) 25%, transparent), 0 0 10px var(--accent-secondary) !important;
  animation: lux-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes lux-pulse {
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-secondary) 0%, transparent), 0 0 14px var(--accent-secondary); }
}


/* ---------- 8. Scroll reveal ---------- */
.lux-js .lux-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--lux-ease), transform 0.9s var(--lux-ease), filter 0.9s var(--lux-ease);
  transition-delay: var(--lux-delay, 0ms);
}

.lux-js .lux-reveal.lux-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  filter: none;
}

/* ---------- 9. Inputs: luxe focus ring ---------- */
[data-theme="light"] input:focus,
[data-theme="light"] textarea:focus,
[data-theme="light"] select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-tertiary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--border-subtle) !important;
  outline: none;
}

/* ---------- 10. Selection + scrollbar ---------- */
::selection {
  background: var(--border-medium);
  color: inherit;
}

html {
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent-tertiary) transparent;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(var(--accent-secondary), var(--accent-primary));
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-base);
}

/* ---------- Accessibility ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .lux-aurora span,
  .lux-sheen,
  .section-tag::before,
  .final-cta-card::before,
  .sec-featured-card::before,
  .lux-beam::before,
  .section-title span.gradient,
  .hero-main-title .text-cyan,
  h1 .gradient,
  h2 .gradient {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .lux-js .lux-reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lux-aurora span { filter: blur(60px); }
  .lux-edge, .lux-spot { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. PREMIUM SERVICE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card {
  --sc-accent: var(--accent-tertiary, var(--accent-tertiary));
  --sc-accent-2: var(--accent-primary, var(--accent-primary));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12));
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 34px 32px 30px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface) 0%, var(--bg-subtle) 100%) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--border-bright), var(--border-subtle) 45%, var(--border-medium)) border-box;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) inset,
    0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    0 0 30px var(--brand-glow, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 15%, transparent));
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--lux-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--lux-ease), border-color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Dynamic ambient glow */
.service-card-top::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -110px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-tertiary, var(--accent-tertiary)) 25%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--lux-ease), opacity 0.5s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-top::before {
  transform: scale(1.35) translate(-20px, 20px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Editorial number watermark */
.lux-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 104px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-secondary, var(--accent-secondary)) 25%, transparent), transparent 95%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--lux-ease);
}

.service-card:hover .lux-num { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04); }

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) inset,
    0 30px 70px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 45px -10px var(--brand-glow, var(--brand-glow));
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-tertiary), var(--accent-primary), transparent);
  border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
}

/* Service pillar badge */
.service-pillar-badge {
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.75) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium) !important;
  color: var(--accent-secondary) !important;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.service-pillar-badge .status-dot-pulse {
  background: var(--accent-secondary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-secondary) 30%, transparent) !important;
}

/* Service Card Title */
.service-card-title {
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  max-width: 85%;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-title {
  background: var(--accent-gradient-text, linear-gradient(120deg, #FFFFFF 20%, var(--accent-secondary) 60%, var(--accent-tertiary) 100%));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Footer row */
.service-card-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-tech-pill {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--lux-ease), background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-tech-pill {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.95);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.service-card:hover .service-tech-pill:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.service-card:hover .service-tech-pill:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.service-card:hover .service-tech-pill:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 120ms; }

/* Explore: pill button */
.service-explore-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 7px 7px 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.service-explore-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  transform: translateX(-101%);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--lux-ease);
}

.service-explore-btn .arrow-icon {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--lux-ease), background 0.3s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-explore-btn .arrow-icon { transform: rotate(-45deg); }

.service-explore-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px var(--brand-glow);
}

.service-explore-btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }

.service-explore-btn:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Light Theme Explicit Scoping */
[data-theme="light"] .service-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FBFBFF 55%, #F5F6FF 100%) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--border-bright), var(--border-subtle) 40%, var(--border-medium)) border-box;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) inset,
    0 2px 4px -2px rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.06),
    0 30px 60px -30px var(--brand-glow, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 30%, transparent));
}

[data-theme="light"] .service-card-title {
  color: var(--bg-surface) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .service-card:hover .service-card-title {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--bg-surface) 30%, var(--accent-primary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

[data-theme="light"] .service-card-desc {
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. ULTRA-LUXURY NEO-OBSIDIAN CARDS & REGIONAL HUBS
   ========================================================================== */

/* City & Solution Cards */
.city-card,
.luxury-card-v2,
.process-step-card,
.feature-glass-card {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.78) 0%, rgba(var(--base-rgb), 0.92) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle) !important;
  border-radius: 22px !important;
  padding: 34px 30px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) inset,
    0 24px 60px -20px rgba(8, 6, 22, 0.85),
    0 0 25px var(--brand-glow) !important;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease !important;
}

/* Dynamic ambient glow orb behind each card */
.city-card::after,
.luxury-card-v2::after,
.process-step-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--border-subtle), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s;
}

/* Gliding light reflection sheen on hover */
.city-card::before,
.luxury-card-v2::before,
.process-step-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), var(--border-medium), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.city-card:hover,
.luxury-card-v2:hover,
.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-9px) scale(1.012) !important;
  border-color: var(--border-bright) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) inset,
    0 34px 80px -20px var(--border-medium),
    0 0 45px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 28%, transparent) !important;
}

.city-card:hover::before,
.luxury-card-v2:hover::before,
.process-step-card:hover::before {
  left: 150%;
}

.city-card:hover::after,
.luxury-card-v2:hover::after,
.process-step-card:hover::after {
  transform: scale(1.5) translate(-20px, 20px);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* 3D Floating Icon Box */
.city-card-icon,
.card-icon-3d {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-glow), rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.75));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -6px var(--brand-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--lux-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--lux-ease);
}

.city-card:hover .city-card-icon,
.city-card:hover .card-icon-3d,
.luxury-card-v2:hover .card-icon-3d {
  transform: scale(1.14) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -4px var(--border-bright), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Card Titles */
.city-card-title,
.city-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 21px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.city-card:hover .city-card-title,
.city-card:hover h3 {
  background: var(--accent-gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Card Paragraphs */
.city-card p,
.process-step-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  color: #D5D3E8 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

/* Bullet Checklist with Glowing Check Badges */
.city-card ul,
.city-card-bullets {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.city-card ul li,
.city-card-bullets li {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  color: #D5D3E8 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.city-card ul li::before,
.city-card-bullets li::before {
  content: '✓';
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-tertiary), var(--accent-primary));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--border-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Card Interactive Action Link */
.city-card-link,
.city-card > a[href*="services/"] {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--accent-secondary) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 18%, transparent) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--lux-ease) !important;
}

.city-card-link:hover,
.city-card > a[href*="services/"]:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-tertiary), var(--accent-primary)) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -4px var(--border-bright) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* 4-Stage Delivery Step Cards */
.process-step-card {
  padding: 36px 30px !important;
  position: relative;
}

.step-num-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-secondary), var(--accent-primary));
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--border-medium);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-num-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--border-bright);
  animation: lux-spin 14s linear infinite;
}

/* Enterprise Comparison Matrix Table */
.matrix-table-wrap {
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(26, 21, 50, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.luxury-matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.luxury-matrix-table th,
.luxury-matrix-table td {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.luxury-matrix-table th {
  background: rgba(38, 30, 72, 0.9);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.luxury-matrix-table th.col-codecurious {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-glow), rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.85));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  position: relative;
}

.luxury-matrix-table td.col-codecurious {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 14%, transparent);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.luxury-matrix-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: var(--border-medium);
}

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

/* Interactive FAQ Accordion */
.faq-luxury-item {
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background: rgba(34, 28, 62, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--lux-ease);
}

.faq-luxury-item:hover,
.faq-luxury-item.active {
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
  background: rgba(45, 37, 80, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 30%, transparent);
}

.faq-luxury-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-luxury-trigger .faq-chevron {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--accent-secondary);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--lux-ease), background 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-luxury-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--accent-tertiary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-luxury-body {
  padding: 0 26px 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #D5D3E8;
  display: none;
}

.faq-luxury-item.active .faq-luxury-body {
  display: block;
}

.faq-luxury-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .faq-luxury-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Regional Radar Hub Highlight */
.regional-radar-hub {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(38, 30, 72, 0.88), rgba(20, 16, 40, 0.96));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.radar-ping-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
}

.radar-ping-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #10B981;
  animation: pingDot 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. HIRE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LUXURY STRIP & 5 CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.hire-devs-hub-wrap {
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.92), rgba(var(--base-rgb), 0.98));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hire-devs-hub-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, var(--border-medium) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hire-devs-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hire-devs-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hire-devs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hire-devs-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #D5D3E8;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.hire-devs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hire-devs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .hire-devs-hub-wrap {
    padding: 30px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}

.hire-talent-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(40, 32, 76, 0.8), rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.95));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--lux-ease), border-color 0.4s var(--lux-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--lux-ease), background 0.4s;
}

.hire-talent-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--lux-ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hire-talent-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.75s var(--lux-ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hire-talent-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px var(--brand-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(50, 40, 96, 0.92), rgba(24, 18, 52, 0.98));
}

.hire-talent-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hire-talent-card:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
}

.hire-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hire-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.hire-talent-card:hover .hire-card-badge {
  background: var(--border-bright);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(230, 220, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--border-bright), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hire-card-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-glow), rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.7));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--lux-ease), border-color 0.4s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hire-talent-card:hover .hire-card-icon-box {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
}

.hire-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.hire-talent-card:hover .hire-card-title {
  color: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.hire-card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #D5D3E8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hire-card-skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hire-skill-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(30, 24, 56, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: #E2DDFF;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.hire-talent-card:hover .hire-skill-pill {
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
  background: rgba(55, 45, 100, 0.95);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hire-card-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #DDD8FD;
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.hire-card-action span.action-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.75);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--lux-ease), background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.hire-talent-card:hover .hire-card-action {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
}

.hire-talent-card:hover .hire-card-action span.action-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: var(--accent-tertiary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. DEDICATED FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT & EXECUTIVE LETTER COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */

.founder-spotlight-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-spotlight-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.94), rgba(var(--base-rgb), 0.98));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-bright);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 48px 44px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-spotlight-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--border-subtle) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-portrait-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(var(--base-rgb), 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.founder-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 250px;
  height: 310px;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px var(--brand-glow);
  background: #140F28;
}

.founder-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 8%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--lux-ease);
}

.founder-portrait-card:hover .founder-photo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.founder-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 28%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.founder-role-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #A5A1C8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.founder-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.founder-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--lux-ease);
  width: 100%;
}

.founder-linkedin-btn {
  background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.55);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.founder-linkedin-btn:hover {
  background: #0A66C2;
  border-color: #0A66C2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.6);
}

.founder-letter-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-letter-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(var(--surface-rgb), 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-letter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.founder-letter-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #D5D3E8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* 3 Enhanced Founder Commitment Cards */
.founder-commitments-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.founder-commitment-card {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(38, 30, 72, 0.88), rgba(18, 14, 38, 0.96));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--lux-ease), border-color 0.35s var(--lux-ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--lux-ease), background 0.35s;
}

.founder-commitment-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border-bright), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.founder-commitment-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.founder-commitment-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.founder-commitment-card.card-amber:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.founder-commitment-card.card-emerald:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.founder-commitment-card.card-purple:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px var(--brand-glow);
}

.founder-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.founder-commitment-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 28%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--lux-ease);
}

.founder-commitment-card:hover .founder-commitment-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
}

.founder-commitment-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  background: rgba(30, 24, 56, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--accent-secondary);
}

.card-amber .founder-commitment-pill {
  color: #FCD34D;
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.card-emerald .founder-commitment-pill {
  color: #6EE7B7;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.card-purple .founder-commitment-pill {
  color: var(--accent-secondary);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-primary) 20%, transparent);
}

.founder-commitment-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.founder-commitment-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #D5D3E8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.founder-card-metric {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2DFFA;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.metric-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
}

.founder-signature-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.founder-signature-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.founder-signature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #A5A1C8;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .founder-spotlight-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 36px 24px;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .founder-commitments-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .founder-portrait-card {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
}


.hire-talent-card:hover .hire-card-action span.action-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: var(--accent-tertiary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ── HERO WORK EMAIL INPUT LUXURY RULES (HIGH SPECIFICITY) ── */
.hero-betterstack-form {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  max-width: 540px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hero-work-email-input {
  height: 54px !important;
  min-height: 54px !important;
  padding: 0 20px 0 48px !important;
  background: rgba(30, 24, 56, 0.96) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='20' height='20' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C2B9F8' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect x='2' y='4' width='20' height='16' rx='2'/%3E%3Cpath d='m22 7-8.97 5.7a1.94 1.94 0 0 1-2.06 0L2 7'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat 16px center !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(169, 156, 245, 0.5) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hero-work-email-input::placeholder {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  opacity: 0.9 !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.hero-submit-btn {
  height: 54px !important;
  min-height: 54px !important;
  padding: 0 28px !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-betterstack-form {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-work-email-input {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    min-height: 54px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    padding: 0 20px 0 48px !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .hero-submit-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    min-height: 54px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}