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

:root {
    --bg-primary: #0b0b0e;
    --bg-secondary: #111114;
    --bg-tertiary: #17171c;
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --text-primary: #f5f5f7;
    --text-secondary: #a1a1a6;
    --text-tertiary: #6e6e73;
    --accent: #94a3b8;
    --accent-rgb: 148, 163, 184;
    --accent-dim: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.1);
    --orb-1-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.08);
    --orb-2-color: rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.06);
    --shadow-glow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}

body {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SF Pro Text", "Inter", sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% -20%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 56px 56px, 56px 56px;
    background-position: 0 0, center center, center center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: backgroundBreathe 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes backgroundBreathe {
    0% {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1.2;
    }
}

.glass {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--shadow-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

header {
    padding: 32px 0;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

header.scrolled {
    padding: 16px 0;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 14, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: none;
}

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

.logo {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "SF Pro Display", sans-serif;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-hover-pill {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: left 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    top: 50%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 0, 0), 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(48px, 10vw, 96px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s both;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 24px);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s both;
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cta-button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.cta-button-outline {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cta-button-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 6vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 20px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Category Sections & Layout Spacing */
.category-section {
    margin-bottom: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px);
}

.category-section:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.category-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    padding-left: 24px;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.category-header h3 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.category-header p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 16px);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.portfolio-card {
    padding: 48px 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.portfolio-card.portfolio-card-academic {
    --accent: #10b981;
    --accent-rgb: 16, 185, 129;
}

.portfolio-card.portfolio-card-tech {
    --accent: #8b5cf6;
    --accent-rgb: 139, 92, 246;
}

.card-number {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.card-description {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.card-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.stats-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.stat-block {
    padding: 40px 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    padding: 40px 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.testimonial-location {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.faq-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 32px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-question h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.faq-icon {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 500px;
    opacity: 1;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
}

.faq-answer p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.form-group select option {
    background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.submit-button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.submit-button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    fill: #000;
}

footer {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.footer-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-nav a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-email,
.footer-whatsapp a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-email:hover,
.footer-whatsapp a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-whatsapp {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-copyright {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 12px;
    z-index: 100;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    outline: none;
    touch-action: manipulation !important;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.menu-toggle:focus-visible {
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--text-primary);
}

.menu-toggle span {
    width: 22px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    touch-action: manipulation !important;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.portal-loader {
    display: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-top-color: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
    margin: 20px auto;
}

@keyframes spin {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    /* Prevent parent header scroll-blur stacking context from killing child overlay blur on mobile */
    body.menu-open header {
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    /* Completely disable scrolling background/border alterations on mobile header */
    header.scrolled {
        background: transparent !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid transparent !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    header, .navbar {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }

    /* Keep standard mobile layout anchors intact (not static) */
    header .container,
    header .header-content,
    header nav {
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 100vh;
        width: 100%;
        background: #0d0d0d !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 40px;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
        gap: 32px;
        opacity: 0.01;
        pointer-events: none;
        touch-action: manipulation;
        
        /* Force dedicated hardware GPU layer */
        transform: translate3d(100%, 0, 0);
        -webkit-transform: translate3d(100%, 0, 0);
        transform-style: preserve-3d;
        -webkit-transform-style: preserve-3d;
        will-change: transform, opacity;
        backface-visibility: hidden;
        -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
        
        transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.20s ease;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
        -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 22px;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .nav-links a:active {
        transform: scale(0.95);
    }

    .nav-links li {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(0, 20px, 0);
        will-change: transform, opacity;
        backface-visibility: hidden;
        -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
        transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .nav-links.active li {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    .nav-links.active li:nth-child(1) {
        transition-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .nav-links.active li:nth-child(2) {
        transition-delay: 0.15s;
    }

    .nav-links.active li:nth-child(3) {
        transition-delay: 0.20s;
    }

    .nav-links.active li:nth-child(4) {
        transition-delay: 0.25s;
    }

    .nav-links.active li:nth-child(5) {
        transition-delay: 0.30s;
    }

    .nav-links.active li:nth-child(6) {
        transition-delay: 0.35s;
    }

    body.menu-open {
        overflow: hidden;
        touch-action: none;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: none;
    }

    body.menu-open .whatsapp-float {
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transform: scale(0.5);
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 10000 !important; /* Force toggle button to float safely above 9999 overlay blur */
        touch-action: manipulation !important;
    }

    /* Force close cross lines to remain highly visible crisp white against the dark overlay */
    .menu-toggle.active span {
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
    }

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

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 40px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    /* Responsive Ambient Color Scheme & Orbs */
    body::before {
        background: 
            radial-gradient(circle at 50% -10%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
            linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.007) 1px, transparent 1px),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.007) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
        background-size: 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px !important;
    }

    .orb-1 {
        width: 100vw !important;
        height: 100vw !important;
        top: -10vw !important;
        left: -15vw !important;
        filter: blur(120px) !important;
    }

    .orb-2 {
        width: 90vw !important;
        height: 90vw !important;
        bottom: -10vw !important;
        right: -15vw !important;
        filter: blur(120px) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .form-container {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
}

/* ═══ Ultra-Premium Interactive Enhancements ═══ */


/* 2. Magnetic Mouse Hover Glass Glow Effect & Border Mask */
.portfolio-card,
.trust-card,
.process-step,
.perk-card,
.portal-card,
.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-card::before,
.trust-card::before,
.process-step::before,
.perk-card::before,
.portal-card::before,
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(350px circle at var(--mouse-x, 0) var(--mouse-y, 0), rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.05), transparent 45%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Double-Spotlight edge border glow using mask composite */
.portfolio-card::after,
.trust-card::after,
.process-step::after,
.perk-card::after,
.portal-card::after,
.testimonial-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: radial-gradient(250px circle at var(--mouse-x, 0) var(--mouse-y, 0), rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.25), transparent 50%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portfolio-card:hover::before,
.trust-card:hover::before,
.process-step:hover::before,
.perk-card:hover::before,
.portal-card:hover::before,
.testimonial-card:hover::before,
.portfolio-card:hover::after,
.trust-card:hover::after,
.process-step:hover::after,
.perk-card:hover::after,
.portal-card:hover::after,
.testimonial-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Ensure card content remains interactive and visually on top of the background gradient */
.portfolio-card>*,
.trust-card>*,
.process-step>*,
.perk-card>*,
.portal-card>*,
.testimonial-card>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* 3. Button Tactile Press Feedbacks (Haptic Response) */
.cta-button:active,
.cta-button-outline:active,
.submit-button:active,
.whatsapp-float:active {
    transform: scale(0.96) translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* 4. High-Performance Scroll Reveal Classes (Zero-CLS & SEO-Safe) */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

::selection {
    background: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* ════ Ambient Background Color Orbs ════ */
.orb-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 50vw;
    height: 50vw;
    background: var(--orb-1-color, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    top: -10vw;
    left: -10vw;
    animation: floatOrb1 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 40vw;
    height: 40vw;
    background: var(--orb-2-color, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
    bottom: -10vw;
    right: -10vw;
    animation: floatOrb2 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes floatOrb1 {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate3d(8vw, 4vw, 0) scale(1.1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-4vw, 12vw, 0) scale(0.95);
    }
}

@keyframes floatOrb2 {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate3d(-6vw, -8vw, 0) scale(1.15);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(4vw, 4vw, 0) scale(0.98);
    }
}

/* ════ Hero Title Word Slider ════ */
.slider-word-container {
    display: inline-grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
    align-items: end;
    position: relative;
    vertical-align: bottom;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 1.05em;
    transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    font-weight: inherit;
}

.slider-word {
    grid-area: 1 / 1;
    display: inline-block;
    color: inherit;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease-out;
}

.slider-word.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slider-word.exit {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-24px);
}

/* ════ Live Stats Ticker Pulses ════ */
@keyframes statPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        text-shadow: none;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.06);
        text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.4);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        text-shadow: none;
    }
}

.stat-pulse-active {
    animation: statPulse 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stat-number {
    transition: text-shadow 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.stat-block {
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.5s ease;
}



@media (max-width: 968px), (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
    .portfolio-card, .trust-card, .process-step, .perk-card, .portal-card, .testimonial-card, .channel-card, .response-card {
        background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.03) !important;
        border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.18) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 15px rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 255, 255, 255), 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    }
    .portfolio-card.portfolio-card-academic {
        --accent: #10b981;
        --accent-rgb: 16, 185, 129;
        border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22) !important;
        background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.035) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    }
    .portfolio-card.portfolio-card-tech {
        --accent: #8b5cf6;
        --accent-rgb: 139, 92, 246;
        border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.22) !important;
        background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.035) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 15px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    }
    .ambient-orb {
        opacity: 0.8 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Card tags */
.card-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.card-tag {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Tagline block */
.tagline-block {
    padding: 80px 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 120px;
}

.tagline-block h2 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tagline-block p {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Process steps */
.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.process-step {
    padding: 48px 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-step:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.process-step-number {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.process-step-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-step-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ASSIGNMENT HELP PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* No-AI badge */
.ai-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s both;
}

/* Trust Pillars */
.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 120px;
}

.trust-card {
    padding: 56px 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.trust-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.trust-icon {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.trust-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.trust-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Subjects List */
.subjects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EARN WITH US PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Big CTA Box */
.big-cta-box {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 120px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.big-cta-box::before {
    content: '7';
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 400px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

.big-cta-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.big-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.big-cta-title strong {
    font-weight: 800;
}

.big-cta-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 18px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Process Steps */
.process-grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.process-step {
    padding: 56px 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-step:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.process-step-number {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.process-step-arrow {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.process-step-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.process-step-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Perks Grid */
.perks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.perk-card {
    padding: 48px 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.perk-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.perk-icon {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.perk-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.perk-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .process-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .big-cta-box {
        padding: 60px 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .process-step,
    .perk-card {
        padding: 40px 28px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Contact Channels */
.contact-channels {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.channel-card {
    padding: 48px 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
}

.channel-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.channel-label {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.channel-value {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 20px);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.3;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.channel-desc {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* WhatsApp CTA — Blended Version */
.whatsapp-cta-block {
    padding: 80px 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.whatsapp-cta-block h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.whatsapp-cta-block p {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.whatsapp-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.whatsapp-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.whatsapp-cta-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Response times */
.response-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.response-card {
    padding: 48px 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.response-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.response-time {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.response-label {
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Form Row layout split */
.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .contact-channels,
    .response-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .channel-card {
        padding: 48px 32px;
    }

    .whatsapp-cta-block {
        padding: 60px 32px;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

/* ════ GPU Hardware Layout Containment & Rendering Hints ════ */
.portfolio-card, .portal-card, .trust-card, .stat-block {
    contain: layout style !important;
    will-change: transform, opacity !important;
}

/* ════ Global Scroll Reveal Override (Load fully in background instantly) ════ */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
    transition: none !important;
}