/* ==========================================================================
   VLSI INSIGHTS  -  EXPERIMENTAL HERO & LANDING PAGE REDESIGN
   Calibrated against Keyvo, Maven Silicon, Edtech Connection, and Nuxt.
   ========================================================================== */

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/* 1. TOKENS & SYSTEM FOUNDATIONS                                             */
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:root {
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --radius-card: 12px;
  --radius-inner: 8px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;

  --space-1: 4px;
  --space-2: 8px;
  --space-3: 12px;
  --space-4: 16px;
  --space-6: 24px;
  --space-8: 32px;
  --space-12: 48px;
  --space-16: 64px;
  --space-20: 80px;
  --space-24: 96px;

  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', Menlo, monospace;
}

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/* 2. HERO SECTION ENHANCEMENTS                                               */
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.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* Single-Sentence Strong Headline */
.hero-headline--single {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.2vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero-headline--single .text-gradient-trace {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-hi) 40%, var(--trace) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-body--updated {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.btn-primary--pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--trace);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  padding: 12px 26px;
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary--pill:hover {
  background: #008f73;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-secondary--pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--void);
  color: var(--text-hi);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-secondary--pill:hover {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

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/* 3. SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL ARTIFACT PANEL (Keyvo-Inspired)                 */
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.hero-artifact-panel {
  background: #090D16;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-artifact-panel:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
}

/* Terminal Titlebar */
.artifact-titlebar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #05080F;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.artifact-window-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.window-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.window-dot--red { background: #EF4444; opacity: 0.85; }
.window-dot--amber { background: #F59E0B; opacity: 0.85; }
.window-dot--green { background: #10B981; opacity: 0.85; }

.artifact-tab-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.artifact-status-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
  color: #00D9AE;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.pulse-indicator {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #34D399;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.9); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15); }
  100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.9); }
}

/* Telemetry Metric Cards */
.artifact-telemetry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.telemetry-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-inner);
  padding: 10px 14px;
}

.telemetry-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.telemetry-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
}

.telemetry-tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--trace);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.3);
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.telemetry-tag--blue {
  color: #00D9AE;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

/* Waveform Visualizer */
.artifact-waveform-wrapper {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #080D1A;
}

.waveform-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.waveform-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.waveform-window-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: var(--trace);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.waveform-canvas-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-inner);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.waveform-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Terminal Footer Execution Summary */
.artifact-summary-footer {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #05080F;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.artifact-summary-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.terminal-prompt {
  color: var(--trace);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.artifact-signoff-badge {
  color: #00D9AE;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

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/* 4. TRUST & PARTNER LOGO STRIP (Edtech-Inspired)                            */
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.trust-partners-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge);
  background: var(--void);
  padding: 32px 0 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-partners-header {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-lo);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.trust-partners-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.partner-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-inner);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  background: var(--surface);
  border-color: var(--edge);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.partner-logo-item i,
.partner-logo-item svg {
  color: var(--trace);
}

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/* 5. MINIMALIST STAT COUNTERS STRIP (Maven-Silicon Dark Green Inspired)     */
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.stats-section--redesign {
  background: #002D24;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00261E 0%, #00362C 100%);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 0;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-layout--redesign {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 3fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

.stats-proven-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.stats-proven-accent {
  width: 4px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #00D9AE;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stats-proven-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  writing-mode: horizontal-tb !important;
  transform: none !important;
  margin: 0;
}

.stats-grid--redesign {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.stat-item--redesign {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.stat-number-wrap--redesign {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-number--redesign {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.8vw, 3.6rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat-suffix--redesign {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  color: #00D9AE;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-label--redesign {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .stats-layout--redesign {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .stats-proven-col {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .stats-proven-accent {
    width: 4px;
    height: 42px;
    background: #00D9AE;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .stats-proven-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 4.8vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .stats-grid--redesign {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 14px 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-section--redesign {
    padding: clamp(36px, 8vw, 48px) 0;
  }

  .stats-layout--redesign {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .stats-proven-col {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .stats-proven-accent {
    height: 38px;
    width: 3.5px;
  }

  .stats-proven-heading {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl, 1.5rem);
  }

  .stats-grid--redesign {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

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/* 6. EQUAL-HEIGHT 6-CARD SERVICES GRID (Nuxt-Inspired)                       */
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.our-services-grid--equal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.service-card--equal {
  background: var(--void);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card--equal:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
}

.service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-inner);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--trace);
}

.service-card--equal:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--trace);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--trace);
}

.service-flag-tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.1);
  color: var(--trace);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.25);
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}

.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--trace);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: #064E3B;
}

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/* 7. REFINED "PRACTICAL OVER THEORETICAL" SECTION                             */
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.features-list--redesign {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.feature-item--redesign {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--void);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.feature-item--redesign:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.feature-icon-box--redesign {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-inner);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--trace);
}

.feature-title--redesign {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.feature-desc--redesign {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

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/* 8. CONSOLIDATED TRUST & SECURITY GRID (Keyvo-Inspired)                     */
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.trust-security-section {
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px) 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge);
}

.trust-security-heading-group {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-12);
}

.trust-security-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.trust-security-card {
  background: var(--void);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.trust-security-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
}

.trust-security-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-inner);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--trace);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.trust-security-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.trust-security-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

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/* 9. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS & MOBILE ADAPTATIONS                             */
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@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero-content .hero-body--updated {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .our-services-grid--equal {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .trust-security-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 60px 0 48px;
  }

  .hero-headline--single {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .stats-grid--redesign {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .our-services-grid--equal {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .trust-security-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .artifact-telemetry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 10. LARGE-SCALE INTERACTIVE SEMICONDUCTOR TELEMETRY & SIGNOFF CONSOLE      */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.silicon-signoff-section {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.07), transparent 60%), #FAFAFA;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .silicon-signoff-section,
.dark-mode .silicon-signoff-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.08), transparent 60%), #0A0E17 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #1E293B !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1E293B !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .silicon-signoff-heading-group .section-heading,
.dark-mode .silicon-signoff-heading-group .section-heading {
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .silicon-signoff-heading-group p,
.dark-mode .silicon-signoff-heading-group p {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

.silicon-signoff-heading-group {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
}

.silicon-console-card {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #080C16;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 64px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.silicon-console-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.38);
}

/* Console Header & Tabs */
.console-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: #04070E;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.console-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.console-window-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.console-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.console-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748B;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}

.console-tab:hover {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.console-tab.active {
  color: #00D9AE;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.3);
}

.console-controls-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.console-action-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}

.console-action-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.console-action-btn.active {
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--trace);
  color: #00D9AE;
}

/* Big Telemetry Grid */
.console-telemetry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.console-telemetry-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-inner);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.console-telemetry-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.console-telemetry-card.highlighted {
  border-color: var(--trace);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
}

.console-telemetry-header {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.console-telemetry-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xl, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Large Waveform Canvas Display */
.console-waveform-stage {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #060912;
  position: relative;
}

.console-waveform-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.console-waveform-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.console-waveform-probe {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #00D9AE;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  min-width: 240px;
}

.console-waveform-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 290px;
  background: #020409;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-inner);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: crosshair;
}

#siliconWaveformCanvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Footer Terminal Status */
.console-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: #04070E;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.console-cycle-counter {
  color: var(--trace);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .console-telemetry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .console-waveform-stage {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .console-waveform-container {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .console-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .console-controls-right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 11. ANIMATED 6-SERVICES SHOWCASE PANEL (STREAMLINED & COMPACT)             */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-showcase-section {
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px) 0;
  background: var(--void);
  position: relative;
}

.services-showcase-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

/* Nav Selector Column */
.services-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.service-nav-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.service-nav-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.25);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.service-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.service-nav-btn.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--trace);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--trace) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


.service-nav-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--trace);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.service-nav-btn.active .service-nav-progress {
  width: 100%;
  transition: width 4.8s linear;
}

.service-nav-icon-wrap {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-nav-btn.active .service-nav-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--trace);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--trace);
}

.service-nav-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.service-nav-index {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--trace);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.service-nav-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, font-weight 0.2s ease;
}

.service-nav-btn:hover .service-nav-name,
.service-nav-btn.active .service-nav-name {
  color: var(--text-hi);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-nav-arrow {
  color: var(--text-lo);
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.service-nav-btn.active .service-nav-arrow {
  color: var(--trace);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Showcase Stage Card (High-End Silicon Precision Aesthetics) */
.services-stage-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.16), transparent 50%), #080C16;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 52px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 34px 32px 32px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 360px;
  margin-top: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.stage-content-wrapper {
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.stage-content-wrapper.animating {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
}

.stage-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.stage-tag-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.18);
  color: #00D9AE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
}

/* Grouped adjacent to navigation arrows in footer */
.stage-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  user-select: none;
}

.stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.stage-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 660px;
}

/* 4-Item Deliverables Grid */
.stage-deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 8px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.deliverable-item i {
  color: var(--trace);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Footer CTAs & Tech Tags */
.stage-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.stage-tech-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.stage-tech-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: #94A3B8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stage-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.stage-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--trace);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -3px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.stage-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #008f73;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -3px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.55);
}

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

.stage-nav-cluster {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}

.stage-arrow-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.stage-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--trace);
  color: #064E3B;
  border-color: var(--trace);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.stage-arrow-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-showcase-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  /* Transform vertical buttons into an Apple-style horizontal scrollable pill bar */
  .services-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 4px 2px 10px;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .services-nav-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .service-nav-btn {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: auto;
    min-width: unset;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 14px 7px 9px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    transform: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }

  .service-nav-btn:hover {
    transform: none !important;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4);
  }

  .service-nav-btn.active {
    background: #00A887;
    border-color: #00A887;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .service-nav-progress {
    display: none;
  }

  .service-nav-icon-wrap {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
    color: var(--trace);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .service-nav-btn.active .service-nav-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .service-nav-info {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
  }

  .service-nav-index {
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--trace);
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .service-nav-btn.active .service-nav-index {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  }

  .service-nav-name {
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-hi);
  }

  .service-nav-btn.active .service-nav-name {
    color: #FFFFFF;
  }

  .service-nav-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Compact stage card on mobile */
  .services-stage-card {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    min-height: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .stage-title {
    font-size: var(--text-xl, 1.25rem);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .stage-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .stage-deliverables-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .deliverable-item {
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  }

  .stage-footer-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .stage-tech-tags {
    gap: 5px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .stage-tech-pill {
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }

  .stage-cta-group {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .stage-cta-btn {
    flex-grow: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 12. GLOBAL TOP SCROLL PROGRESS BAR                                         */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A887 0%, #38BDF8 50%, #00DC82 100%);
  z-index: 1200;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.6);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 14. MINIMAL PROGRAMS DUAL-CARD LAYOUT (TASK 2: Training Programs Section)   */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.programs-section {
  padding: var(--section-y, 80px) 0;
  background: #F1F7F5; /* subtle tinted soft mint/grey distinct from pure white base */
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge);
  position: relative;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .programs-section,
.dark-mode .programs-section {
  background: var(--substrate, #0B1120) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #1E293B) !important;
}

.minimal-programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .minimal-programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.minimal-program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.minimal-program-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .minimal-program-card,
.dark-mode .minimal-program-card {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
}

.program-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.program-track-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--trace, #00A887);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
}

.program-track-pill--corporate {
  color: var(--trace, #00A887);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-track-pill--corporate,
.dark-mode .program-track-pill--corporate {
  color: #00D9AE;
  background: rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.35);
}

.program-audience-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-lo, #64748B);
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-audience-pill,
.dark-mode .program-audience-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.program-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hi, #0F172A);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-card-title,
.dark-mode .program-card-title {
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

.program-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-lg, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--trace, #00A887);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.program-card-subtitle--corporate {
  color: var(--trace, #00A887);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-card-subtitle,
[data-theme="dark"] .program-card-subtitle--corporate,
.dark-mode .program-card-subtitle,
.dark-mode .program-card-subtitle--corporate {
  color: #00D9AE !important;
}

.program-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-mid, #475569);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-card-desc,
.dark-mode .program-card-desc {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

.program-points-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.program-points-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  color: var(--text-hi, #0F172A);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-points-list li,
.dark-mode .program-points-list li {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.program-points-list li svg,
.program-points-list li [data-lucide] {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--trace, #00A887) !important;
  stroke: var(--trace, #00A887) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-points-list li svg,
[data-theme="dark"] .program-points-list li [data-lucide],
.dark-mode .program-points-list li svg,
.dark-mode .program-points-list li [data-lucide] {
  color: #00D9AE !important;
  stroke: #00D9AE !important;
}

.program-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.program-tools-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.program-tools-row span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  background: #E8F5F1; /* soft mint */
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.program-tools-row span:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15);
  color: #0F172A;
  border-color: var(--trace);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-tools-row span,
.dark-mode .program-tools-row span {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.program-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--trace, #00A887);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, gap 0.18s ease;
}

.program-action-link:hover {
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--trace-hover, #008f72);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.program-action-link--secondary {
  color: #475569;
}

.program-action-link--secondary:hover {
  color: #0F172A;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-action-link,
.dark-mode .program-action-link {
  color: #00D9AE !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .program-action-link--secondary,
.dark-mode .program-action-link--secondary {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

.program-action-link svg,
.program-action-link [data-lucide] {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.program-action-link:hover svg,
.program-action-link:hover [data-lucide] {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
}

.program-action-link--secondary {
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.program-action-link--secondary:hover {
  color: var(--trace);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 15. STATS BAR MILESTONE HOVER POPOVERS                                     */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stat-item--redesign {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.stat-item--redesign:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-milestone-popover {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4);
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 20;
}

.stat-milestone-popover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 5px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: #0F172A;
}

.stat-item--redesign:hover .stat-milestone-popover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 16. ROADMAP STEPPER (Apple HIG Materials, SF Typography & Precision Laser) */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-panel {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-panel:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -15px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.25);
}

.journey-panel__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.75);
}

.journey-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.journey-header-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--trace);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-header-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.journey-header-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.125rem);
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.journey-header-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.journey-status-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 3.5px 11px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22);
  color: var(--trace);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.journey-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 36px !important;
}

/* Completely suppress any duplicate pseudo-element line */
.journey-timeline::before {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

.journey-laser-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 11px !important;
  width: 2px !important;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-laser-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--trace), #00D4AA);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.6);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(0.2);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.journey-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.journey-step:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.journey-step.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.25);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.journey-step__dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px !important;
  left: -32px !important;
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.journey-step:hover .journey-step__dot {
  border-color: var(--trace);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.journey-step.active .journey-step__dot {
  background: var(--trace);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.25), 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.18);
}

.journey-step__number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--trace);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.journey-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.journey-step__desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.journey-step-details {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease, margin 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.journey-step.active .journey-step-details {
  max-height: 90px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

.step-meta-chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.step-meta-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background-color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
}

.journey-step.active .step-meta-chip {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border-color: #00D9AE;
  color: #064E3B;
}

/* Desktop: Hide Mobile Stepper Controls */
.journey-mobile-tabs,
.journey-mobile-nav {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Tablet: Smooth Roadmap Stepper Behavior (641px - 768px) */
@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-panel {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .journey-timeline {
    padding-left: 32px !important;
  }

  .journey-laser-track {
    left: 8px !important;
  }

  .journey-step__dot {
    left: -30px !important;
  }

  .journey-step-details {
    max-height: 80px !important;
    opacity: 0.7 !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
    padding-top: 6px !important;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .journey-step.active .journey-step-details {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    border-top-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4) !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Stepper & Scroll-Reduction (< 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Tighten Why Section & Layout */
  .why-section {
    padding: 36px 0 !important;
  }

  .why-layout {
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Compact "Practical Over Theoretical" Feature Cards (Prevents long scroll before roadmap) */
  .features-list--redesign {
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .feature-item--redesign {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .feature-icon-box--redesign {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    min-width: 32px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }

  .feature-icon-box--redesign svg {
    width: 15px !important;
    height: 15px !important;
  }

  .feature-title--redesign {
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem) !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .feature-desc--redesign {
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    color: var(--text-mid);
  }

  /* Compact Mobile Stepper Card */
  .journey-panel {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .journey-panel__header {
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    padding-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .journey-header-icon {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
  }

  .journey-header-icon svg {
    width: 15px !important;
    height: 15px !important;
  }

  .journey-header-title {
    font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem) !important;
  }

  .journey-header-sub {
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem) !important;
  }

  .journey-status-pill {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Stepper Stage Tabs - Apple HIG Frosted Segmented Control */
  .journey-mobile-tabs {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    padding: 4px !important;
    margin: 16px 0 16px !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .journey-tab-btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 7px 0 !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    font-family: var(--font-display, system-ui) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #64748B !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
    outline: none !important;
  }

  .journey-tab-btn.active {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  /* Timeline Single-Card Active Display - Apple HIG Glassmorphism */
  .journey-timeline {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
  }

  .journey-laser-track {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .journey-step {
    display: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .journey-step.active {
    display: block !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 20px 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.09), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: apyStepFade 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  @keyframes apyStepFade {
    from {
      opacity: 0.4;
      transform: translateY(4px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .journey-step__dot {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .journey-step__number {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #064E3B !important;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2) !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
  }

  .journey-step__number::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--trace, #00A887);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.7);
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .journey-step__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display, system-ui) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-lg, 1.125rem) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    line-height: 1.32 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
  }

  .journey-step__desc {
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem) !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }

  .journey-step-details {
    max-height: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    padding-top: 12px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8) !important;
  }

  .step-meta-chips {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .step-meta-chip {
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 4px 9px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Navigation Controls - Apple Rounded Pills */
  .journey-mobile-nav {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    padding-top: 12px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7) !important;
  }

  .journey-mobile-nav-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    padding: 7px 15px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: background-color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease !important;
  }

  .journey-mobile-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  }

  .journey-mobile-counter {
    font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace) !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #64748B !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 17. SILICON CONSOLE FREQUENCY MODULATOR SLIDER                             */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.console-freq-control {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.console-freq-slider {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.console-freq-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--trace);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.8);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 18. TESTIMONIALS DISCIPLINE FILTER                                         */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.testimonial-filter-btn {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
}

.testimonial-filter-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.3);
}

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

.alumni-company-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00D9AE;
  background: #E0F2FE;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* 19. REACT BITS CURSOR SPOTLIGHT CARDS                                      */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mouse-x, -999px) var(--mouse-y, -999px), rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22), transparent 45%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.spotlight-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.spotlight-card > .bento-cell__corner-glow,
.spotlight-card > .tilt-shimmer {
  position: absolute !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. MINIMALIST CONTINUOUS MARQUEE & EDITORIAL TYPOGRAPHY
   Calibrated per design-taste-frontend and impeccable skills
   ========================================================================== */

/* Seamless Continuous Logo Marquee */
.marquee-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: edtechMarquee 35s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-container:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

/* Clean Minimal Aesthetic Polish for Homepage Elements */
.minimal-lead-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--trace);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.minimal-lead-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--trace);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--trace);
}

/* Streamlined Typography & Spacing */
.section-heading-minimal {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-lead-minimal {
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.1vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Clean Pill Action Arrow */
.arrow-link-minimal {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--trace);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}

.arrow-link-minimal:hover {
  gap: 10px;
}

.arrow-link-minimal svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.arrow-link-minimal:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. EDTECH-INSPIRED PILL SOUNDWAVE EQUALIZER (Authentic edtech-connection)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-pill-transition {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 44px) 20px clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  margin: 0 auto clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

.pill-transition-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2.2vw, 32px);
  max-width: 1180px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: clamp(240px, 28vw, 380px);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pill-transition-col {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 68px);
  width: clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 68px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 26px); /* Generous resting clearance ensuring nodes never touch bars */
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.pill-transition-item {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--trace);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center center;
  box-shadow: none !important; /* Flat clean graphic - zero glow or shadow */
  filter: none !important;
  animation: soundwaveMorph 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Individual rhythmic delays to recreate continuous equalizer movement */
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: 0.0s; }
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: -0.6s; }
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: -1.3s; }
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: -2.0s; }
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: -2.7s; }
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: -3.4s; }
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: -4.1s; }
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: -4.8s; }
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item  { animation-delay: -5.5s; }

.pill-transition-item.circle-node {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 68px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  animation: none !important; /* Geometric anchor pads are stationary and never stretch/collide */
  transform: none !important;
}

.pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #008f73; /* Smooth brand emerald hover */
  box-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOUNDWAVE COLLISION PREVENTION (PREVENT BARS TOUCHING SMALLER ELEMENTS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. When a node is on TOP of the bar:
      Anchor bar at top so it only expands DOWNWARDS into open space.
      The gap to the top node never decreases during animation. */
.pill-transition-col > .pill-transition-item.circle-node:first-child + .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) {
  transform-origin: top center !important;
}

/* 2. When a node is at the BOTTOM of the bar:
      Anchor bar at bottom so it only expands UPWARDS into open space.
      The gap to the bottom node never decreases during animation. */
.pill-transition-col:has(> .pill-transition-item.circle-node:last-child) > .pill-transition-item:first-child:not(.circle-node),
.pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) > .pill-transition-item:first-child:not(.circle-node),
.pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) > .pill-transition-item:first-child:not(.circle-node),
.pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) > .pill-transition-item:first-child:not(.circle-node) {
  transform-origin: bottom center !important;
}

/* 3. When a bar is SANDWICHED between TOP and BOTTOM nodes (e.g. Col 5 in silicon, verification, voice):
      Use a gentle, calibrated scale (max 1.04) centered so it maintains wide clearance on both ends. */
.pill-transition-col > .pill-transition-item.circle-node:first-child + .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) + .pill-transition-item.circle-node:last-child,
.pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) > .pill-transition-item:nth-child(2):not(.circle-node),
.pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) > .pill-transition-item:nth-child(2):not(.circle-node),
.pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) > .pill-transition-item:nth-child(2):not(.circle-node) {
  transform-origin: center center !important;
  animation-name: soundwaveMorphSandwiched !important;
}

@keyframes soundwaveMorphSandwiched {
  0% {
    transform: scaleY(1);
  }
  25% {
    transform: scaleY(0.94);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scaleY(1.04);
  }
  75% {
    transform: scaleY(0.96);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scaleY(1.02);
  }
}

/* Base soundwaveMorph tuned to prevent excessive vertical bulging */
@keyframes soundwaveMorph {
  0% {
    transform: scaleY(1);
  }
  25% {
    transform: scaleY(0.88);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scaleY(1.08);
  }
  75% {
    transform: scaleY(0.92);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scaleY(1.04);
  }
}

/* Responsive Scaling for Soundwave Equalizer across All Pages and Page Variants */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section-pill-transition,
  .section-pill-divider {
    padding: 20px 14px 16px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .pill-transition-grid {
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.6vw, 16px) !important;
    padding: 10px 8px !important;
    min-height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 200px) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .pill-transition-col {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 42px) !important;
    width: clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 42px) !important;
    gap: clamp(10px, 1.8vw, 16px) !important;
  }

  .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
    min-height: unset !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Default Variant (index.html, technical-training.html, front-end-software.html, about-company.html, blog.html) */
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(55px, 9vw, 85px) !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(85px, 13vw, 130px) !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(115px, 17vw, 175px) !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(98px, 14.5vw, 148px) !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(102px, 15vw, 155px) !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(102px, 15vw, 150px) !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(112px, 16.5vw, 170px) !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(88px, 13vw, 132px) !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(55px, 9vw, 85px) !important; }

  /* 2. Silicon Clock Variant (vlsi-designs.html) */
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(115px, 17vw, 175px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(55px, 8vw, 85px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(100px, 14vw, 145px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(55px, 8vw, 85px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(80px, 12vw, 115px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(55px, 8vw, 85px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(100px, 14vw, 145px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(55px, 8vw, 85px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(115px, 17vw, 175px) !important; }

  /* 3. Training Milestone Variant (programs.html) */
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(50px, 7.5vw, 75px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(75px, 11vw, 110px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(98px, 14.5vw, 145px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(115px, 17vw, 175px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(158px, 23vw, 235px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(146px, 21vw, 218px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(110px, 16vw, 165px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(68px, 10vw, 100px) !important; }

  /* 4. Verification Coverage Barometer (soc-verification.html) */
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(72px, 11vw, 110px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(90px, 13.5vw, 135px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(120px, 18vw, 180px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(60px, 9vw, 90px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(80px, 12vw, 115px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(60px, 9vw, 90px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(120px, 18vw, 180px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(90px, 13.5vw, 135px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(72px, 11vw, 110px) !important; }

  /* 5. Embedded RTOS Pulse Stream (embedded-systems.html) */
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(50px, 7.5vw, 75px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(72px, 11vw, 110px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(90px, 13.5vw, 135px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(72px, 11vw, 110px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(50px, 7.5vw, 75px) !important; }

  /* 6. AI Neural Wave Curve (ai-models.html) */
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(45px, 6.5vw, 65px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(68px, 10vw, 100px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(110px, 16vw, 165px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(158px, 23vw, 235px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(110px, 16vw, 165px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(68px, 10vw, 100px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(45px, 6.5vw, 65px) !important; }

  /* 7. Cloud Web Latency Stream (web-development.html) */
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(85px, 12.5vw, 128px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(110px, 16vw, 165px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(72px, 11vw, 110px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(105px, 15vw, 155px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(140px, 20vw, 210px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(72px, 11vw, 110px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(110px, 16vw, 165px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(85px, 12.5vw, 128px) !important; }

  /* 8. Marketing Demand Velocity (marketing-solutions.html) */
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(45px, 7vw, 70px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(68px, 10vw, 100px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(90px, 13.5vw, 135px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(115px, 17vw, 175px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(146px, 21.5vw, 220px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(158px, 23vw, 235px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(134px, 19.5vw, 200px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(98px, 14.5vw, 145px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(60px, 9vw, 90px) !important; }

  /* 9. Voice Acoustic Resonance (testimonials.html) */
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(50px, 7.5vw, 75px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(85px, 12.5vw, 128px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(120px, 18vw, 180px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(105px, 15vw, 155px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(80px, 12vw, 115px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(105px, 15vw, 155px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(120px, 18vw, 180px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(85px, 12.5vw, 128px) !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: clamp(50px, 7.5vw, 75px) !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section-pill-transition,
  .section-pill-divider {
    padding: 14px 6px 10px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .pill-transition-grid {
    gap: clamp(4px, 1.2vw, 6px) !important;
    padding: 4px 2px !important;
    min-height: 105px !important;
    max-height: 140px !important;
  }

  .pill-transition-col {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(16px, 5.8vw, 24px) !important;
    width: clamp(16px, 5.8vw, 24px) !important;
    gap: clamp(7px, 2.2vw, 10px) !important;
  }

  .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
    min-height: unset !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Default Variant (index.html, technical-training.html, front-end-software.html, about-company.html, blog.html) */
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 38px !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 58px !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 80px !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 68px !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 72px !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 70px !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 78px !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 60px !important; }
  .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 38px !important; }

  /* 2. Silicon Clock Variant (vlsi-designs.html) */
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
    border-radius: 4px !important;
  }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 72px !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 34px !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 64px !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 34px !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 56px !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 34px !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 64px !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 34px !important; }
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 72px !important; }

  /* 3. Training Milestone Variant (programs.html) */
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 32px !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 48px !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 64px !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 76px !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 100px !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 96px !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 72px !important; }
  .pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 44px !important; }

  /* 4. Verification Coverage Barometer (soc-verification.html) */
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 48px !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 60px !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 80px !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 40px !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 56px !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 40px !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 80px !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 60px !important; }
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 48px !important; }

  /* 5. Embedded RTOS Pulse Stream (embedded-systems.html) */
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 32px !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 48px !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 60px !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 48px !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 32px !important; }

  /* 6. AI Neural Wave Curve (ai-models.html) */
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 28px !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 44px !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 72px !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 104px !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 72px !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 44px !important; }
  .pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 28px !important; }

  /* 7. Cloud Web Latency Stream (web-development.html) */
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 56px !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 72px !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 48px !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 68px !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 92px !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 48px !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 72px !important; }
  .pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 56px !important; }

  /* 8. Marketing Demand Velocity (marketing-solutions.html) */
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 30px !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 44px !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 60px !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 76px !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 96px !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 104px !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 88px !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 64px !important; }
  .pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 40px !important; }

  /* 9. Voice Acoustic Resonance (testimonials.html) */
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(1) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 32px !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(2) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 56px !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 80px !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(4) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 68px !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 56px !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(6) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 68px !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 80px !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(8) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 56px !important; }
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) { height: 32px !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page-Specific Structural Customizations for Soundwave Equalizer Transition
   (Clean solid colors, no gradients, no text names, page-tailored geometry)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. TRAINING & CURRICULUM VARIANT (programs.html, technical-training.html) */
/* Concept: Progressive Learning & Milestone Step Ascent */
.pill-variant--training .pill-transition-item {
  background: var(--trace, #00A887);
}
.pill-variant--training .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
  background: #008F73;
}
.pill-variant--training .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #007A62;
}

/* 2. VLSI DESIGNS & SILICON VARIANT (vlsi-designs.html) */
/* Concept: Silicon Die Interconnect & Digital Clock Pad Nodes */
.pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-item {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(even) .pill-transition-item {
  background: #007A62; /* Alternating digital clock line */
}
.pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(9) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) {
  background: #0F172A; /* Terminal dark IC block matching spec */
}
.pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
  background: #0F172A; /* IC contact node */
  border-radius: 4px;   /* Digital chip contact pad */
}
.pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #0F172A;
}
/* Ensure Col 5 middle bar has guaranteed safe clearance to top and bottom nodes on desktop */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .pill-variant--silicon .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node),
  .pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node),
  .pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item:not(.circle-node) {
    height: clamp(140px, 16vw, 195px) !important;
  }
}

/* 3. SOC VERIFICATION & UVM VARIANT (soc-verification.html) */
/* Concept: Verification Assertion Pass/Fail & Coverage Barometer */
.pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-item {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item {
  background: #0F172A; /* Central core assertion pillar */
}
.pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--verification .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #007A62;
}

/* 4. EMBEDDED SYSTEMS & FIRMWARE VARIANT (embedded-systems.html) */
/* Concept: RTOS Oscilloscope & Digital Duty Cycle */
.pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-item {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:nth-child(even) .pill-transition-item {
  background: #0F172A;
}
.pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--embedded .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #007A62;
}

/* 5. AI MODELS & EMBEDDED ML VARIANT (ai-models.html) */
/* Concept: Deep Neural Activation & Synapse Cluster */
.pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-item {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
  background: #004D3F;
}
.pill-variant--ai .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #007A62;
}

/* 6. WEB DEVELOPMENT & CLOUD SYSTEMS VARIANT (web-development.html) */
/* Concept: Cloud Services & Data Stream */
.pill-variant--web .pill-transition-item {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(3) .pill-transition-item,
.pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:nth-child(7) .pill-transition-item {
  background: #008F73;
}
.pill-variant--web .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #0F172A;
}

/* 7. MARKETING SOLUTIONS & GROWTH VARIANT (marketing-solutions.html) */
/* Concept: Growth Velocity & Demand Curve */
.pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-item {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--marketing .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #007A62;
}

/* 8. EDA SIMULATION SOFTWARE VARIANT (front-end-software.html) */
/* Concept: Logic Analyzer Waveform Timing */
.pill-variant--eda .pill-transition-item {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--eda .pill-transition-col:nth-child(even) .pill-transition-item {
  background: #008F73;
}
.pill-variant--eda .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #0F172A;
}

/* 9. TESTIMONIALS & PLACEMENT VOICES VARIANT (testimonials.html) */
/* Concept: Acoustic Speech Frequency Spectrogram */
.pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-item {
  background: #00A887;
}
.pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
  background: #004D3F;
}
.pill-variant--voice .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #007A62;
}

/* 10. ABOUT COMPANY & HERITAGE VARIANT (about-company.html, about-owner.html) */
/* Concept: Corporate Innovation Pillars */
.pill-variant--heritage .pill-transition-item {
  background: #0F172A;
}
.pill-variant--heritage .pill-transition-col:nth-child(5) .pill-transition-item {
  background: var(--trace, #00A887);
}
.pill-variant--heritage .pill-transition-item.circle-node {
  background: var(--trace, #00A887);
}
.pill-variant--heritage .pill-transition-col:hover .pill-transition-item {
  background: #008F73;
}

/* Mid-page living pill soundwave equalizer integrated above CTA */
.section-pill-divider {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 0 20px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECH TICKER / MARQUEE STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.tech-ticker-strip {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge, #E2E8F0);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 12px 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.tech-ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  animation: tickerScroll 26s linear infinite;
}

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

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.ticker-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--trace, #00A887);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--trace, #00A887);
  display: inline-block;
}

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


/* ==========================================================================
   18b. EDTECH SAGE GREEN STADIUM CAPSULE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.sage-capsule-section {
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 20px;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.sage-capsule-container {
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background-color: #EDF7F4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.22);
  border-radius: clamp(140px, 22vw, 360px);
  padding: clamp(90px, 10vw, 140px) clamp(24px, 6vw, 84px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
}

.sage-capsule-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(54px, 7vw, 90px);
}

.sage-capsule-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.28;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sage-capsule-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 84px);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px);
}

.sage-capsule-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sage-capsule-row.row-reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
}

.sage-capsule-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 clamp(8px, 1.5vw, 20px);
}

.sage-capsule-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hi);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sage-capsule-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.05vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.sage-capsule-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--trace);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -3px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
}

.sage-capsule-btn:hover {
  background: #008f73;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Graphic Art Wrappers */
.sage-capsule-graphic {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.sage-pill-art-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 16px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sage-pill-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 280px;
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Graphic 1: Staggered Bricks with continuous harmonic breathing */
.brick-pill {
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), stroke 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.brick-1 { animation: brickFloatOdd 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.brick-2 { animation: brickFloatEven 6s ease-in-out infinite -1s; }
.brick-3 { animation: brickFloatEven 6s ease-in-out infinite -2s; }
.brick-4 { animation: brickFloatOdd 6s ease-in-out infinite -3s; }
.brick-5 { animation: brickFloatOdd 6s ease-in-out infinite -4s; }
.brick-6 { animation: brickFloatEven 6s ease-in-out infinite -5s; }

@keyframes brickFloatOdd {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-5px); }
}

@keyframes brickFloatEven {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateX(5px); }
}

.bricks-wrap:hover .brick-1 {
  transform: translateX(-10px);
}

.bricks-wrap:hover .brick-2 {
  transform: translateX(10px);
  stroke: var(--trace);
}

.bricks-wrap:hover .brick-3 {
  transform: translateX(-12px);
  stroke: var(--trace);
}

.bricks-wrap:hover .brick-4 {
  transform: translateX(12px);
}

.bricks-wrap:hover .brick-5 {
  transform: translateX(-10px);
}

.bricks-wrap:hover .brick-6 {
  transform: translateX(10px);
  stroke: var(--trace);
}

/* Graphic 2: 8-Lobe Starburst */
.starburst-spin-group {
  transform-origin: 150px 150px;
  animation: starburstOrbit 28s linear infinite;
  transition: animation-duration 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.starburst-wrap:hover .starburst-spin-group {
  animation-duration: 7s;
}

@keyframes starburstOrbit {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.starburst-petal {
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.starburst-wrap:hover .starburst-petal {
  stroke: var(--trace);
}

/* Graphic 3: Concentric Ripples */
.ripples-pulse-group {
  transform-origin: 150px 100px;
}

.ripple-outer {
  animation: rippleWave 3.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.ripple-mid {
  animation: rippleWave 3.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -0.95s;
}

.ripple-inner {
  animation: rippleCore 3.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate -1.9s;
}

@keyframes rippleWave {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.97);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    opacity: 1;
    stroke-width: 3.2px;
  }
}

@keyframes rippleCore {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    fill: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.12);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .sage-capsule-container {
    border-radius: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px);
    padding: 56px 28px;
  }
  .sage-capsule-row,
  .sage-capsule-row.row-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    direction: ltr;
  }
  .sage-capsule-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .sage-capsule-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .sage-capsule-row.row-reverse .sage-capsule-content {
    order: 1;
  }
  .sage-capsule-row.row-reverse .sage-capsule-graphic {
    order: 2;
  }
  .sage-capsule-btn {
    align-self: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sage-capsule-section {
    padding: 24px 12px !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-container {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-headline {
    font-size: var(--text-lg, 1.125rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-row,
  .sage-capsule-row.row-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    padding-bottom: 16px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg, 1.125rem) !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-btn {
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem) !important;
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .sage-capsule-graphic {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    order: 2 !important;
  }
  .sage-pill-art-wrap {
    max-width: 220px !important;
    height: 130px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  .sage-pill-svg {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 100% !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   20. SCALLOPED WAVY SVG DIVIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.scalloped-divider-wrap {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. MAVEN-SILICON FLOATING RECRUITER LOGO BUBBLES
   ========================================================================== */
.recruiter-cloud-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recruiter-cloud-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .recruiter-cloud-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

.recruiter-bubbles-arena {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(440px, 46vw, 490px);
  width: 100%;
}

.recruiter-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.recruiter-bubble:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14) !important;
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
  z-index: 20;
}

.bubble-brand-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 28px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.recruiter-brand-svg {
  max-height: 24px;
  max-width: 84px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.recruiter-bubble:hover .recruiter-brand-svg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.recruiter-bubble span.bubble-name,
.recruiter-bubble span.bubble-role-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 90%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.recruiter-bubble span.bubble-pill-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2.5px 9px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 86%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #064E3B;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Individual Bubble Positions, Sizes, Animations & Brand Glows (Zero Collision Layout) */
.bubble-intel {
  width: clamp(124px, 14vw, 146px);
  height: clamp(124px, 14vw, 146px);
  top: 4%;
  left: 10%;
  animation: floatIntel 5.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-intel:hover {
  border-color: #0071C5;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(0, 113, 197, 0.32);
}

.bubble-intel:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  border-color: #7DD3FC;
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.bubble-qualcomm {
  width: clamp(128px, 14.5vw, 150px);
  height: clamp(128px, 14.5vw, 150px);
  top: 28%;
  left: 44%;
  animation: floatQualcomm 6.0s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-qualcomm:hover {
  border-color: #3253DC;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(50, 83, 220, 0.32);
}

.bubble-qualcomm:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  border-color: #A5B4FC;
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.bubble-synopsys {
  width: clamp(124px, 14vw, 146px);
  height: clamp(124px, 14vw, 146px);
  top: 52%;
  left: 4%;
  animation: floatSynopsys 6.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-synopsys:hover {
  border-color: #5B2C83;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(91, 44, 131, 0.32);
}

.bubble-synopsys:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #F5F3FF;
  border-color: #C4B5FD;
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.bubble-cadence {
  width: clamp(120px, 13.5vw, 142px);
  height: clamp(120px, 13.5vw, 142px);
  top: 72%;
  left: 32%;
  animation: floatCadence 5.0s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-cadence:hover {
  border-color: #E31837;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(227, 24, 55, 0.32);
}

.bubble-cadence:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border-color: #FECACA;
  color: #B91C1C;
}

.bubble-arm {
  width: clamp(118px, 13vw, 138px);
  height: clamp(118px, 13vw, 138px);
  top: 64%;
  left: 74%;
  animation: floatArm 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-arm:hover {
  border-color: #0091BD;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(0, 145, 189, 0.32);
}

.bubble-arm:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #ECFEFF;
  border-color: #A5F3FC;
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.bubble-mediatek {
  width: clamp(120px, 13.5vw, 142px);
  height: clamp(120px, 13.5vw, 142px);
  top: 4%;
  left: 74%;
  animation: floatMediatek 5.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-mediatek:hover {
  border-color: #F58220;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.32);
}

.bubble-mediatek:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #FFF7ED;
  border-color: #FFEDD5;
  color: #C2410C;
}

/* Multi-Axis Organic Floating Keyframes (Controlled subtle drift) */
@keyframes floatIntel {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(4px, -6px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-3px, -9px) rotate(-0.5deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-4px, -3px) rotate(-0.8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatQualcomm {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(-4px, -7px) rotate(-0.7deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(3px, -10px) rotate(0.6deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(5px, -4px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatSynopsys {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(5px, -5px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-3px, -8px) rotate(-0.6deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-5px, -2px) rotate(-0.4deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatCadence {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(-4px, -8px) rotate(-0.8deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(4px, -4px) rotate(0.6deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-2px, 2px) rotate(0.3deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatArm {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(4px, -6px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-3px, -8px) rotate(-0.7deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(3px, -2px) rotate(0.4deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatMediatek {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(-4px, -6px) rotate(-0.7deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(3px, -9px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-2px, -3px) rotate(-0.4deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .recruiter-bubbles-arena {
    height: 440px;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  /* Top Pair: Balanced Left and Right */
  .bubble-intel { top: 2%; left: 4%; width: 102px; height: 102px; }
  .bubble-mediatek { top: 2%; left: auto; right: 4%; width: 102px; height: 102px; }
  /* Centered Flagship Anchor */
  .bubble-qualcomm { top: 26%; left: calc(50% - 56px); width: 112px; height: 112px; }
  /* Lower Pair: Balanced Left and Right */
  .bubble-synopsys { top: 51%; left: 4%; width: 102px; height: 102px; }
  .bubble-arm { top: 51%; left: auto; right: 4%; width: 102px; height: 102px; }
  /* Bottom Centered Anchor */
  .bubble-cadence { top: 75%; left: calc(50% - 52px); width: 104px; height: 104px; }

  .recruiter-brand-svg { max-height: 18px; max-width: 58px; }
  .recruiter-bubble span.bubble-role-subtitle { font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem); margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .recruiter-bubble span.bubble-pill-chip { font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem); padding: 2px 7px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. MAVEN-SILICON ALUMNI & TESTIMONIALS SECTION (Video Recreation)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Standard Light Theme for Testimonials & Voices Sections across subpages */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--surface, #FAFAFA);
  color: var(--text-hi, #0F172A);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge, #E2E8F0);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge, #E2E8F0);
}

.testimonials-section .section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body, var(--font-sans));
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--trace, #00A887);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-hi, #0F172A) !important;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testimonials-section .section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.2vw, 1.0625rem);
  color: var(--text-mid, #475569) !important;
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge, #E2E8F0) !important;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--trace, #00A887) !important;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-quote-icon {
  color: var(--trace, #00A887);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-text {
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  color: var(--text-mid, #334155) !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.1);
  color: var(--trace, #00A887);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  color: var(--text-hi, #0F172A) !important;
}

.testimonials-section .testimonial-author-role {
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  color: var(--text-lo, #64748B) !important;
}

/* Dedicated Dark Placement Showcase (Restricted to #testimonials on Home) */
.testimonials-section#testimonials,
.testimonials-section.dark-placement-theme {
  background: #002D24 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.alumni-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.alumni-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.alumni-record-pill-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid #00D9AE;
  color: #00D9AE;
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.alumni-record-pill-link:hover {
  background: #00D9AE;
  color: #064E3B;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.3);
}

.connected-stats-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(24px, 6vw, 56px);
  margin: 40px auto 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.stat-bubble-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  position: relative;
  min-width: 190px;
}

.stat-bubble-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #064E3B;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-bubble-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #064E3B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Circuit Downward Connector Line */
.circuit-l-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  height: 32px;
  background: #00D9AE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.8);
}

.circuit-l-connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00D9AE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00D9AE;
}

.alumni-carousel-stage {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 10px 0 20px;
}

.alumni-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 4px 4px 16px;
}

.alumni-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.alumni-card {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(310px, 31vw, 380px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}

.alumni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.alumni-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.alumni-profile-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.alumni-avatar-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E6F7F4;
  color: #064E3B;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-lg, 1.125rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #00D9AE;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alumni-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.alumni-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.alumni-company-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.1);
  color: #064E3B;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.alumni-verified-play {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.35);
  color: #064E3B;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alumni-verified-play:hover {
  background: #00D9AE;
  color: #064E3B;
  border-color: #00D9AE;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.alumni-quote {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-style: normal;
}

.alumni-stars-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.alumni-stars-row svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: #F59E0B;
}

.alumni-carousel-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.alumni-controls-cluster {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
}

.alumni-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.alumni-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width 0.22s ease, border-radius 0.22s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Accessible touch hit area (44x44px) */
.alumni-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}

.alumni-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.alumni-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #00D9AE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.4);
}


.alumni-arrow-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.alumni-nav-arrow {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #064E3B;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.alumni-nav-arrow svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.alumni-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: #00D9AE;
  color: #064E3B;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.alumni-disclaimer-text {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .connected-stats-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 20px auto 28px;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 4px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .stat-bubble-box {
    min-width: unset;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .stat-bubble-val {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.5vw, 2.1rem);
  }

  .stat-bubble-label {
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .circuit-l-connector {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .alumni-carousel-stage {
    padding: 4px 0 12px;
  }

  .alumni-carousel-track {
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 4px 6px 16px;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .alumni-card {
    flex: 0 0 min(300px, 84vw);
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .alumni-quote {
    font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .alumni-avatar-circle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  }

  .alumni-carousel-footer {
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .alumni-disclaimer-text {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* RECRUITER CLOUD LAYOUT & FLOATING RECRUITER BUBBLES                        */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.recruiter-cloud-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .recruiter-cloud-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

.recruiter-bubbles-arena {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(440px, 46vw, 490px);
  width: 100%;
}

.recruiter-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.recruiter-bubble:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14) !important;
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
  z-index: 20;
}

.bubble-brand-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 28px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.recruiter-brand-svg {
  max-height: 24px;
  max-width: 84px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.recruiter-bubble:hover .recruiter-brand-svg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.recruiter-bubble span.bubble-role-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 90%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.recruiter-bubble span.bubble-pill-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2.5px 9px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 86%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #064E3B;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.bubble-intel {
  width: clamp(124px, 14vw, 146px);
  height: clamp(124px, 14vw, 146px);
  top: 4%;
  left: 10%;
  animation: floatIntel 5.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-intel:hover {
  border-color: #0071C5;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(0, 113, 197, 0.32);
}

.bubble-intel:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  border-color: #7DD3FC;
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.bubble-qualcomm {
  width: clamp(128px, 14.5vw, 150px);
  height: clamp(128px, 14.5vw, 150px);
  top: 28%;
  left: 44%;
  animation: floatQualcomm 6.0s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-qualcomm:hover {
  border-color: #3253DC;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(50, 83, 220, 0.32);
}

.bubble-qualcomm:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  border-color: #A5B4FC;
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.bubble-synopsys {
  width: clamp(124px, 14vw, 146px);
  height: clamp(124px, 14vw, 146px);
  top: 52%;
  left: 4%;
  animation: floatSynopsys 6.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-synopsys:hover {
  border-color: #5B2C83;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(91, 44, 131, 0.32);
}

.bubble-synopsys:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #F5F3FF;
  border-color: #C4B5FD;
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.bubble-cadence {
  width: clamp(120px, 13.5vw, 142px);
  height: clamp(120px, 13.5vw, 142px);
  top: 72%;
  left: 32%;
  animation: floatCadence 5.0s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-cadence:hover {
  border-color: #E31837;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(227, 24, 55, 0.32);
}

.bubble-cadence:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border-color: #FECACA;
  color: #B91C1C;
}

.bubble-arm {
  width: clamp(118px, 13vw, 138px);
  height: clamp(118px, 13vw, 138px);
  top: 64%;
  left: 74%;
  animation: floatArm 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-arm:hover {
  border-color: #0091BD;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(0, 145, 189, 0.32);
}

.bubble-arm:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #ECFEFF;
  border-color: #A5F3FC;
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.bubble-mediatek {
  width: clamp(120px, 13.5vw, 142px);
  height: clamp(120px, 13.5vw, 142px);
  top: 4%;
  left: 74%;
  animation: floatMediatek 5.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-mediatek:hover {
  border-color: #F58220;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -10px rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.32);
}

.bubble-mediatek:hover .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: #FFF7ED;
  border-color: #FFEDD5;
  color: #C2410C;
}

@keyframes floatIntel {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(4px, -6px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-3px, -9px) rotate(-0.5deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-4px, -3px) rotate(-0.8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatQualcomm {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(-4px, -7px) rotate(-0.7deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(3px, -10px) rotate(0.6deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(5px, -4px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatSynopsys {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(5px, -5px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-3px, -8px) rotate(-0.6deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-5px, -2px) rotate(-0.4deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatCadence {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(-4px, -8px) rotate(-0.8deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(4px, -4px) rotate(0.6deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-2px, 2px) rotate(0.3deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatArm {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(4px, -6px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-3px, -8px) rotate(-0.7deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(3px, -2px) rotate(0.4deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatMediatek {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  25% { transform: translate(-4px, -6px) rotate(-0.7deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(3px, -9px) rotate(0.8deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(-2px, -3px) rotate(-0.4deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .recruiter-bubbles-arena {
    height: 440px;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .bubble-intel { top: 2%; left: 4%; width: 102px; height: 102px; }
  .bubble-mediatek { top: 2%; left: auto; right: 4%; width: 102px; height: 102px; }
  .bubble-qualcomm { top: 26%; left: calc(50% - 56px); width: 112px; height: 112px; }
  .bubble-synopsys { top: 51%; left: 4%; width: 102px; height: 102px; }
  .bubble-arm { top: 51%; left: auto; right: 4%; width: 102px; height: 102px; }
  .bubble-cadence { top: 75%; left: calc(50% - 52px); width: 104px; height: 104px; }
  .recruiter-brand-svg { max-height: 18px; max-width: 58px; }
  .recruiter-bubble span.bubble-role-subtitle { font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem); margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .recruiter-bubble span.bubble-pill-chip { font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem); padding: 2px 7px; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   23. KEYVO HALFTONE DOTTED CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.keyvo-cta-banner-section {
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px) 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 84px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: none;
  position: relative;
}

.keyvo-cta-card {
  background: #00D9AE;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px -16px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .keyvo-cta-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
}

/* Dotted Halftone Pattern in Corner matching Keyvo */
.keyvo-halftone-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(#00604E 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 14px 14px;
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.keyvo-cta-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body, var(--font-sans));
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #064E3B;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.keyvo-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.keyvo-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.keyvo-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  user-select: none;
}

.keyvo-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
}

.keyvo-btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.975);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

.keyvo-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  min-height: 44px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  user-select: none;
}

.keyvo-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.keyvo-btn-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.975);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

.keyvo-badge-illustration {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.keyvo-badge-illustration:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.badge-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.badge-chip-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.1);
  color: var(--trace);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12 Principles & Motion Polish (physics-active-state & tactile feedback)
   ========================================================================== */
.oval-inner-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.92);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

.oval-dot:hover {
  background: #94A3B8;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.oval-dot:active {
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

.curriculum-tab-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

.ticker-item:hover {
  color: var(--trace);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPECULAR BORDER LIGHTING (Cursor-following frosted glass highlights)
   ========================================================================== */
.specular-border-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
              box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
              border-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
}

.specular-border-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: radial-gradient(380px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.5), transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.specular-border-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.specular-border-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEGMENTED CAPSULE CONTROL (Sliding Physical Glass Indicator)
   ========================================================================== */
.segmented-control-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-10);
}

.segmented-control {
  display: inline-flex;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 4px;
  gap: 2px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.segmented-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 4px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1),
              width 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.segmented-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.segmented-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-hi);
}

.segmented-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.segmented-btn.active {
  color: var(--text-hi);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SILICON DIE ARCHITECTURE EXPLORER
   ========================================================================== */
.silicon-matrix-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: #060911;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.06) 1px, transparent 0),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.silicon-matrix-section .section-label {
  color: #00D9AE;
}

.silicon-matrix-section .section-label::before {
  background: #34D399;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #34D399;
}

.silicon-matrix-section .section-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.silicon-matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .silicon-matrix-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* Left Floorplan Matrix */
.silicon-floorplan-panel {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.floorplan-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.floorplan-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.floorplan-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.floorplan-status-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #00D9AE;
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.floorplan-die-blocks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.silicon-die-block {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

.silicon-die-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.silicon-die-block:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.silicon-die-block:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.silicon-die-block:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

.silicon-die-block.active {
  background: rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.12);
  border-color: #00A887;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px -4px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.silicon-die-block.active::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.block-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #00D9AE;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.block-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.block-tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.block-tag-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--trace);
}

/* Full Width Bus block in grid */
.silicon-die-block--wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Right Telemetry Readout Panel */
.die-telemetry-panel {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}

.telemetry-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.telemetry-category-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  color: #00D9AE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.telemetry-clock-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #00D9AE;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.telemetry-active-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.telemetry-active-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.telemetry-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.telemetry-spec-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}

.telemetry-spec-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem);
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.telemetry-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-base, 1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.telemetry-deliverables-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.telemetry-deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.telemetry-deliverable-item i {
  color: var(--trace);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.telemetry-footer-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.telemetry-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--trace);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.telemetry-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #008f73;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -2px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Accessibility: prefers-reduced-motion
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  
  .soundwave-bar {
    animation: none !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }
  
  .ticker-track {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   APPLE-STYLE HERO PERSONA SEGMENTED CONTROL & SPEC ROW
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-persona-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.apple-segmented-pill {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 3px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.apple-segmented-thumb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 92px;
  transform: translateX(3px);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.apple-segmented-tab {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Inter", sans-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748B;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.apple-segmented-tab:hover {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.apple-segmented-tab.active {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Micro Spec Line under CTAs */
.hero-specs-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  font-family: var(--font-body, "Inter", sans-serif);
  font-size: var(--text-sm, 0.875rem);
  color: #475569;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-specs-row .spec-node {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--trace, #00A887);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-specs-row .spec-text {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-persona-bar {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .apple-segmented-tab {
    padding: 5px 11px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-specs-row {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-xs, 0.75rem) !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    #475569 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.25) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  }
  .hero-specs-row .spec-node {
    width: 5px !important;
    height: 5px !important;
  }
  .hero-specs-row .spec-text {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LANDING REDESIGN - DARK MODE OVERRIDES
   Ensures hero slider, architecture console, journey stepper, oval peeking carousel,
   recruiter bubbles, alumni reviews, and Keyvo banner respond seamlessly to dark mode.
   ========================================================================== */
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-specs-row {
  background: rgba(20, 26, 41, 0.92) !important;
  color: var(--text-mid, #94A3B8) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-specs-row strong,
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-specs-row span {
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .apple-segmented-tab:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .apple-segmented-tab.active {
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .apple-segmented-thumb {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Service Nav & Stages */
[data-theme="dark"] .service-nav-btn {
  background: transparent !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  color: var(--text-mid, #94A3B8) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-nav-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.25) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-nav-btn.active {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border-color: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .stage-deliverables-grid,
[data-theme="dark"] .stage-tech-pill,
[data-theme="dark"] .stage-nav-cluster,
[data-theme="dark"] .stage-arrow-btn {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .stage-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--surface-mid, #1A2236) !important;
  border-color: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  color: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
}

/* Roadmap / Journey Stepper */
[data-theme="dark"] .journey-panel {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-header-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step__title {
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064E3B 0%, #022C22 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-cta-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-cta-card p {
  #00D9AE !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-cta-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  color: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-btn-primary {
  background: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  #0F172A !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--trace-hover, #00F0C0) !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--surface-mid, #1A2236) !important;
  border-color: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  color: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-badge-illustration {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-badge-illustration h3 {
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-badge-illustration p {
  color: var(--text-mid, #94A3B8) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-badge-illustration span {
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-badge-illustration div {
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
}

/* Telemetry & Silicon Die Blocks */
[data-theme="dark"] .silicon-die-block,
[data-theme="dark"] .telemetry-spec-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .console-action-btn,
[data-theme="dark"] .artifact-telemetry-grid,
[data-theme="dark"] .console-telemetry-grid {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & KEYVO BANNER MASTER DARK MODE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-section,
.dark-mode .hero-section {
  background-color: #0B1120 !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(0, 168, 135, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 70%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0A0F1E 0%, #0D1117 100%) !important;
  border-bottom-color: var(--edge) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .apple-segmented-pill,
.dark-mode .apple-segmented-pill {
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.9) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .apple-segmented-tab,
.dark-mode .apple-segmented-tab {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .apple-segmented-tab:hover,
.dark-mode .apple-segmented-tab:hover {
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .apple-segmented-tab.active,
.dark-mode .apple-segmented-tab.active {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #1E293B !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .apple-segmented-thumb,
.dark-mode .apple-segmented-thumb {
  background: #1E293B !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-headline,
.dark-mode .hero-headline,
[data-theme="dark"] .headline-line,
.dark-mode .headline-line,
[data-theme="dark"] #heroLine1,
[data-theme="dark"] #heroLine2 {
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .headline-line--sub,
.dark-mode .headline-line--sub,
[data-theme="dark"] #heroLine3 {
  #00D9AE !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-body,
.dark-mode .hero-body {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-specs-row,
.dark-mode .hero-specs-row {
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.7) !important;
  border-color: rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.8) !important;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .circuit-track,
.dark-mode .circuit-track {
  stroke: rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.7) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .circuit-node,
.dark-mode .circuit-node {
  fill: #1E293B !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .silicon-die-graphic,
.dark-mode .silicon-die-graphic {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 170, 0.25) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-card,
.dark-mode .contact-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-card--form,
.dark-mode .contact-card--form {
  background: var(--layer, #1E293B) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #334155) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-card__title,
.dark-mode .contact-card__title,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-form__title,
.dark-mode .contact-form__title,
[data-theme="dark"] .journey-header-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step__title,
.dark-mode .journey-header-title,
.dark-mode .journey-step__title {
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step,
.dark-mode .journey-step {
  border-color: transparent;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step:hover,
.dark-mode .journey-step:hover {
  background: var(--surface-mid, #1A2236) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #334155) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step.active,
.dark-mode .journey-step.active {
  background: var(--surface-mid, #1A2236) !important;
  border-color: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step:hover .journey-step__title,
.dark-mode .journey-step:hover .journey-step__title,
[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step.active .journey-step__title,
.dark-mode .journey-step.active .journey-step__title {
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step__desc,
.dark-mode .journey-step__desc,
[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step:hover .journey-step__desc,
.dark-mode .journey-step:hover .journey-step__desc,
[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step.active .journey-step__desc,
.dark-mode .journey-step.active .journey-step__desc {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step__dot,
.dark-mode .journey-step__dot {
  background: var(--void, #090D16) !important;
  border-color: #475569 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step:hover .journey-step__dot,
.dark-mode .journey-step:hover .journey-step__dot {
  border-color: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step.active .journey-step__dot,
.dark-mode .journey-step.active .journey-step__dot {
  background: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  border-color: #0F172A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.3), 0 0 12px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.5) !important;
  transform: scale(1.18);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .step-meta-chip,
.dark-mode .step-meta-chip,
[data-theme="dark"] .journey-tab-btn.active,
.dark-mode .journey-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-step.active .step-meta-chip,
.dark-mode .journey-step.active .step-meta-chip {
  background: rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.45) !important;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4) !important;
  #00D9AE !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .journey-mobile-nav-btn,
.dark-mode .journey-mobile-nav-btn {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
}

/* SAGE CAPSULE SECTION ("Engineer production silicon from architectural concept through timing-closed sign-off") */
[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-section,
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-section {
  background: transparent !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-container,
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-container {
  background-color: #111827 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #111827 0%, #0F172A 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.22) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.15) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-headline,
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-headline {
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-title,
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-title {
  color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-desc,
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-desc {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-btn,
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-btn {
  background: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
  color: #064E3B !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.35) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-btn:hover,
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-btn:hover {
  background: #00F0C0 !important;
  #064E3B !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.5) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-graphic svg rect[stroke="#0F172A"],
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-graphic svg rect[stroke="#0F172A"],
[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-graphic svg path[stroke="#0F172A"],
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-graphic svg path[stroke="#0F172A"] {
  stroke: #38BDF8 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-graphic svg rect[stroke="#00A887"],
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-graphic svg rect[stroke="#00A887"],
[data-theme="dark"] .sage-capsule-graphic svg path[stroke="#00A887"],
.dark-mode .sage-capsule-graphic svg path[stroke="#00A887"] {
  stroke: #00D9AE !important;
}



/* Recruiter Cloud */
[data-theme="dark"] .recruiter-cloud-section,
.dark-mode .recruiter-cloud-section {
  background: var(--substrate, #0D111A) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .recruiter-bubble,
.dark-mode .recruiter-bubble {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .bubble-pill-chip,
.dark-mode .bubble-pill-chip {
  background: var(--layer, #182033) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
}

/* Alumni Testimonials & Placements */
[data-theme="dark"] .testimonials-section,
.dark-mode .testimonials-section {
  background: var(--substrate, #0D111A) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alumni-card,
.dark-mode .alumni-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .testimonials-section .testimonial-card,
.dark-mode .testimonials-section .testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .stat-bubble-box,
.dark-mode .stat-bubble-box {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .stat-bubble-val,
.dark-mode .stat-bubble-val {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 217, 174, 0.45) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .stat-bubble-label,
.dark-mode .stat-bubble-label {
  color: #00D9AE !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alumni-name,
.dark-mode .alumni-name {
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alumni-quote,
.dark-mode .alumni-quote {
  color: var(--text-mid, #94A3B8) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alumni-controls-cluster,
.dark-mode .alumni-controls-cluster,
[data-theme="dark"] .alumni-nav-arrow,
.dark-mode .alumni-nav-arrow {
  background: var(--surface, #141A29) !important;
  border-color: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
  color: var(--text-hi, #F8FAFC) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alumni-dot,
.dark-mode .alumni-dot {
  background: var(--edge, #232D42) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .alumni-dot.active,
.dark-mode .alumni-dot.active {
  background: var(--trace, #00D9AE) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-copy,
.dark-mode .contact-copy,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-form__subtitle,
.dark-mode .contact-form__subtitle {
  color: var(--text-mid, #CBD5E1) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DARK MODE OVERRIDES: Keyvo CTA Banner & Wave SVG Dividers
   ========================================================================== */
[data-theme="dark"] .keyvo-cta-banner-section,
.dark-mode .keyvo-cta-banner-section {
  background: var(--substrate, #0D111A) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .horizon-curve-divider-wrap,
[data-theme="dark"] .dual-wave-divider-wrap,
[data-theme="dark"] .scalloped-divider-wrap,
.dark-mode .horizon-curve-divider-wrap,
.dark-mode .dual-wave-divider-wrap,
.dark-mode .scalloped-divider-wrap {
  display: none !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .section-pill-divider,
.dark-mode .section-pill-divider {
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21ST & APPLE CRAFT: HOVER GATING & TACTILE HAPTIC PRESS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (hover: none) or (pointer: coarse) {
  /* Prevent sticky hover offsets on touchscreens */
  .btn-primary--pill:hover,
  .btn-secondary--pill:hover,
  .stage-cta-btn:hover,
  .service-card--equal:hover,
  .trust-security-card:hover,
  .console-telemetry-card:hover,
  .journey-step:hover,
  .silicon-die-block:hover,
  .telemetry-cta-btn:hover,
  .alumni-verified-play:hover,
  .partner-logo-item:hover,
  .service-nav-btn:hover,
  .stat-item--redesign:hover,
  .alumni-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* Tactile Spring Haptic Press on Interactive Elements */
.btn-primary--pill:active,
.btn-secondary--pill:active,
.stage-cta-btn:active,
.stage-arrow-btn:active,
.alumni-nav-arrow:active,
.oval-inner-arrow:active,
.service-nav-btn:active,
.journey-step:active,
.silicon-die-block:active,
.telemetry-cta-btn:active,
.testimonial-filter-btn:active,
.console-action-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.975) !important;
  transition: transform 0.08s ease-out !important;
}