:root {
  --bg-page: #04080F;
  --bg-boxed: #090E17;
  --bg-card: #0D1522;
  --bg-card-hover: #121E31;
  --bg-card-subtle: rgba(16, 25, 40, 0.75);
  
  --primary-blue: #2563EB;
  --primary-accent: #0088FF;
  --cyan-accent: #00D2FF;
  --neon-blue: #38bdf8;
  --blue-glow: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.35);
  
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-card: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.18);
  --border-card-hover: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.45);
  
  --text-main: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #8E9BAE;
  --text-dim: #8494A8;
  --text-subhead: #4A9FFF;
  
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
  
  --boxed-max-width: 1280px;
  --container-padding: 2.5rem;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --transition-smooth: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Base & Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #0d1b2e 0%, var(--bg-page) 65%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Boxed Layout Architecture */
.boxed-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--boxed-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  background-color: var(--bg-boxed);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Typography & Subheaders */
.subheading-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-subhead);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.subheading-label::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-subhead);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--text-subhead);
}

.section-headline {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.section-headline.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 60%, #90C6FF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-summary-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 440px;
}

/* Common Section Header split layout */
.section-header-split {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.section-header-split .left-col {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.section-header-split .right-col {
  flex: 0 1 420px;
}

/* Navigation Bar - Follows you down when you scroll */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.5rem 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.94) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.78) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: padding 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.site-nav.scrolled {
  padding: 1rem 3.5rem;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.brand-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-title-style-mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-title-style-minimal {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
}

.brand-title-style-cyber {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.54rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #8C9BAE;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-sub-style-wide {
  font-size: 0.50rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
}

.brand-sub-style-mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.brand-sub-style-cyan {
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 34px;
  max-width: 220px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-container:hover .brand-title {
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
}

.brand-container:hover .brand-subtitle {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.brand-container:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Back to Top Floating Button */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(11, 18, 30, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.35);
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.back-to-top-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  color: #A0AEC0;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-accent);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Button Component Styles */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.65rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.65rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 110;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 840px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 11rem 3.5rem 6.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.1);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.85) 44%, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.28) 75%, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.65) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.6) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.05) 40%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.96) 92%, #090E17 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 4.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title .title-white {
  display: block;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-title .title-accent {
  display: block;
  color: #0088FF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.45);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #B4C2D3;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* SECTION COMMON STYLES */
.content-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* SECTION 1: MODULAR TECH STACK */
.tech-stack-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.stack-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stack-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.15);
}

.stack-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.stack-icon-wrapper {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stack-card:hover .stack-icon-wrapper {
  background: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3);
}

.stack-arrow {
  color: #64748B;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stack-card:hover .stack-arrow {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.stack-card-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stack-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 2.6rem;
}

.stack-card-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.stack-card-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.stack-card:hover .stack-card-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Tech UI Simulation Overlay inside image wrap */
.ui-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: rgba(5, 10, 18, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* SECTION 2: INTERACTIVE PIPELINE / STEP CARDS */
.pipeline-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pipeline-step-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.pipeline-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  height: 100%;
}

.pipeline-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.15);
}

.pipeline-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 130px;
  position: relative;
  background: #060B12;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pipeline-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.pipeline-card:hover .pipeline-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Special Real-Time Unreal Icon container */
.unreal-logo-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #112035 0%, #060b13 80%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.unreal-logo-badge {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pipeline-card:hover .unreal-logo-badge {
  border-color: #00D2FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.pipeline-info {
  padding: 1.2rem 1rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pipeline-step-header {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.pipeline-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* SECTION 2.5: TECH STACK & PARTNERS */
.partners-section {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* 1:1 Aspect Ratio Square Cards - Full Area Image Fill */
.partner-square-card {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: #080D17;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.partner-square-card.is-link {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.partner-square-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Background image - ALWAYS fills the entire square area */
.partner-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #050912;
}

.partner-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-square-card:hover .partner-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Gradient overlay for text legibility and unified aesthetic */
.partner-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.08) 0%, rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.35) 45%, rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.94) 88%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-square-card:hover .partner-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.02) 0%, rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.25) 40%, rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.90) 86%);
}

/* Caption positioned at bottom of the square card */
.partner-square-caption {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 0.9rem 0.9rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.partner-square-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 100%;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.partner-square-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  opacity: 0.95;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 100%;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.partner-square-external {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(4, 8, 15, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 4;
}

.partner-square-card:hover .partner-square-external {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translate(1px, -1px);
}

/* MARQUEE PRESENTATION MODE WITH RESPONSIVE SIZING BY ITEMS_PER_ROW */
.partners-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  container-type: inline-size;
  --marquee-gap: 1.25rem;
  --items-per-row: 5;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
}

.partners-marquee-wrapper.marquee-cols-4 {
  --items-per-row: 4;
}
.partners-marquee-wrapper.marquee-cols-5 {
  --items-per-row: 5;
}
.partners-marquee-wrapper.marquee-cols-6 {
  --items-per-row: 6;
}

.partners-marquee-wrapper:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan-accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--marquee-gap);
  padding-right: var(--marquee-gap);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: partnersMarqueeScroll 35s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Sizing of square cards in marquee based on 4 / 5 / 6 items per row */
/* Fallback sizing using calc / clamp */
.partners-marquee-wrapper.marquee-cols-4 .partner-square-card {
  width: clamp(190px, 21vw, 270px);
  min-width: clamp(190px, 21vw, 270px);
  max-width: clamp(190px, 21vw, 270px);
}

.partners-marquee-wrapper.marquee-cols-5 .partner-square-card {
  width: clamp(155px, 17vw, 220px);
  min-width: clamp(155px, 17vw, 220px);
  max-width: clamp(155px, 17vw, 220px);
}

.partners-marquee-wrapper.marquee-cols-6 .partner-square-card {
  width: clamp(130px, 14vw, 180px);
  min-width: clamp(130px, 14vw, 180px);
  max-width: clamp(130px, 14vw, 180px);
}

/* Precise Container Query sizing: exactly N items fit visible width */
@supports (width: 1cqw) {
  .partners-marquee-wrapper .partner-square-card {
    width: calc((100cqw - (var(--items-per-row) - 1) * var(--marquee-gap)) / var(--items-per-row)) !important;
    min-width: calc((100cqw - (var(--items-per-row) - 1) * var(--marquee-gap)) / var(--items-per-row)) !important;
    max-width: calc((100cqw - (var(--items-per-row) - 1) * var(--marquee-gap)) / var(--items-per-row)) !important;
  }
}

.partners-marquee-wrapper:hover .marquee-group,
.partners-marquee-wrapper:focus-within .marquee-group {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-group {
    animation: none;
  }
  .partners-marquee-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    mask-image: none;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
  }
}

/* MULTI-ROW GRID PRESENTATION MODE */
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.partners-grid.grid-cols-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.partners-grid.grid-cols-5 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}

.partners-grid.grid-cols-6 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}

.partners-grid .partner-square-card {
  width: 100%;
}

/* SECTION 3: USE CASES GRID */
.usecases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.usecase-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  background: #080D17;
}

.usecase-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.2);
}

.usecase-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.usecase-card-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.usecase-card:hover .usecase-card-bg img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.usecase-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 14, 23, 0.2) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 23, 0.75) 55%, rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.96) 100%);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.usecase-card:hover .usecase-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 14, 23, 0.1) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 23, 0.65) 45%, rgba(4, 9, 16, 0.98) 100%);
}

.usecase-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.usecase-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.usecase-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* SECTION 4: TEAM / REAL-WORLD PERSPECTIVE */
.team-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5.5rem 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.team-bg-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 80% center;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
}

.team-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, #090E17 0%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.96) 42%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.4) 75%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.5) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0) 50%, #090E17 100%);
}

.team-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 530px;
}

.team-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.team-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #B2C0D1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

/* SECTION 5: FINAL CTA / EARTH HORIZON */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 440px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6.5rem 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
}

.cta-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-bg-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center bottom;
  filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.15);
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, #090E17 0%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.6) 35%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.2) 65%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.95) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.25) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0) 70%);
}

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.cta-description {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #C3D0E0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

/* FOOTER SECTION */
.site-footer {
  background: #060B12;
  padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #8E9BAE;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* MODAL / CONTACT DIALOG */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 13, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-window {
  background: #0E1624;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-window {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #C3D0E0;
}

.form-control {
  background: #070B13;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 90px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES */

/* Large Tablets & Small Laptops (<= 1100px) */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .site-nav {
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  }
  .site-nav.scrolled {
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding: 8.5rem 2rem 5rem;
    min-height: 720px;
  }
  .content-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 2rem;
  }
  .tech-stack-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }
  .pipeline-flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }
  .usecases-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Medium Tablets & iPads (<= 860px) */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .site-nav {
    padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
    position: fixed;
    background: rgba(6, 11, 19, 0.95);
  }
  .site-nav.scrolled {
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #070D18;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.75rem;
    gap: 1.6rem;
    transform: translateY(-160%);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn-primary {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nav-menu .mobile-only-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .section-header-split {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  .section-header-split .right-col {
    flex: auto;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.1rem;
  }

  .tech-stack-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.4rem;
  }

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

  .partners-marquee-wrapper {
    --items-per-row: 3.5 !important;
    --marquee-gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.1rem;
  }

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

  .team-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .team-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.92) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.8) 50%, #090E17 100%);
  }

  .cta-section {
    padding: 5rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Devices (<= 580px) */
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .site-nav {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .site-nav.scrolled {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding: 7.5rem 1.25rem 4rem;
    min-height: 580px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn-primary,
  .hero-cta-group .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .content-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .section-headline {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .pipeline-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.1rem;
  }

  .partners-marquee-wrapper {
    --items-per-row: 2.2 !important;
    --marquee-gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .partner-square-caption {
    padding: 0.7rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .partner-square-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .partner-square-tag {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }

  .usecases-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .usecase-card {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .team-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INVESTOR-READY PLATFORM STYLES: PRODUCTS, BIZ MODEL, TRACTION & PATHWAYS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Enhanced Product & Platform Cards */
.stack-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stack-card-deliverables {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #7dd3fc;
  background: rgba(14, 28, 48, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.stack-card-deliverables strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.stack-card-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.card-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card-action-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* SECTION: BUSINESS MODEL / COMMERCIALIZATION */
.biz-models-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.biz-model-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1320 0%, #080d16 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.biz-model-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.5), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.biz-model-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f1a2c 0%, #0b1320 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.15);
}

.biz-model-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.biz-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.biz-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
}

.biz-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.biz-card-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.biz-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.biz-card-target {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.biz-card-target svg {
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.biz-card-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.biz-card-cta span {
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.biz-card-card:hover .biz-card-cta span,
.biz-card-cta:hover span {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.biz-card-cta:hover {
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
}

/* COMMERCIAL MONETIZATION PILLARS BAR */
.commercial-pillars-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 24, 40, 0.75) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.commercial-pillars-bar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan-accent) 0%, rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.commercial-pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.commercial-pillar-item .pillar-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.commercial-pillar-item .pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.commercial-pillar-item .pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .commercial-pillars-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* SECTION: TRACTION & PROOF */
.traction-stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 24, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 15, 26, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.stat-counter-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 40%, var(--cyan-accent) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-unit {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 6-Item Production Proof Points Grid */
.traction-proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.proof-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.proof-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.proof-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.proof-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.proof-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.proof-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* INVESTOR & PARTNER PATHWAY QUICK-SELECT MATRIX (CTA) */
.pathway-selector-container {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.pathway-selector-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pathway-selector-title::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.pathway-buttons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.pathway-btn {
  background: rgba(14, 24, 40, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 136, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: left;
}

.pathway-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 36, 60, 0.92);
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 16px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25);
}

.pathway-btn-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pathway-btn-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pathway-btn-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pathway-btn-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pathway-btn-arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.pathway-btn:hover .pathway-btn-arrow {
  color: var(--cyan-accent);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Modal Pathway Dropdown Custom Styling */
.pathway-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2300D2FF' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pathway-select option {
  background: #0E1624;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px;
}

.pathway-select.pathway-highlight {
  border-color: var(--cyan-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.45) !important;
  animation: pathwayPulse 1.8s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pathwayPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.7);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.2);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4);
  }
}

/* Responsive Styles for Tablet and Mobile */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .biz-models-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .traction-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .traction-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .biz-models-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }
  .traction-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .traction-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.1rem;
  }
  .pathway-buttons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}