/* ================================
   NOSANT GLOBAL THEME - OFFICIAL BRAND COLORS
   LINK WATER = #E0EAF5  JELLY BEAN = #2576AE  
   CYPRUS = #0D2137  NEON CARROT = #FF8E2B
   ================================ */

/* BRAND COLORS & TOKENS */
:root {
    /* ===============================
       NOSANT BRAND CORE - OFFICIAL COLORS
       =============================== */

    /* Primary Corporate Colours - CYPRUS */
    --primary: #0D2137;        /* Cyprus - Deep Blue (MAIN) */
    --primary-light: #1A3250;  /* Cyprus Light */
    --primary-dark: #061525;   /* Cyprus Dark */
    
    /* Secondary Color - JELLY BEAN */
    --secondary: #2576AE;      /* Jelly Bean Blue */
    --secondary-light: #3A8BC5;
    --secondary-dark: #1C5A87;

    /* Backgrounds - LINK WATER */
    --bg: #E0EAF5;             /* Link Water - Light Blue background */
    --bg-light: #FFFFFF;       /* White highlight */
    --bg-dark: #C8D9EB;        /* Link Water Dark */

    /* Accent - NEON CARROT */
    --accent: #FF8E2B;         /* Neon Carrot - Orange accent */
    --accent-light: #FFA95A;
    --accent-dark: #E67A1A;

    /* Neutral Greys (updated with brand alignment) */
    --grey-medium: #505050;
    --grey-light: #8A8A8A;
    --grey-dark: #303030;

    /* Text Colours */
    --text-main: #0D2137;      /* Cyprus - Deep blue text */
    --text-muted: #5A6B7D;     /* Mix of Cyprus and grey */
    --text-soft: #6B7A8A;

    /* Cards & Panels */
    --card-bg: #FFFFFF;        /* White cards */
    --card-border: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.12); /* Cyprus tinted border */

    /* Accent card using brand colors */
    --accent-card-bg: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.1); /* Neon Carrot tint */
    --accent-card-border: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.2);

    /* Secondary card using Jelly Bean */
    --secondary-card-bg: rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.08);
    --secondary-card-border: rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.15);

    /* Shadows using brand colors */
    --shadow-soft: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.08); /* Cyprus */
    --shadow-medium: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.15); /* Cyprus */
    --shadow-accent: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.25); /* Neon Carrot */
    --shadow-secondary: rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.2); /* Jelly Bean */

    /* Gradients using official brand colors */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #0D2137,  /* Cyprus */
        #1A3250   /* Cyprus Light */
    );

    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #2576AE,  /* Jelly Bean */
        #3A8BC5   /* Jelly Bean Light */
    );

    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF8E2B,  /* Neon Carrot */
        #FFA95A   /* Neon Carrot Light */
    );

    --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #0D2137 0%,   /* Cyprus */
        #2576AE 50%,  /* Jelly Bean */
        #FF8E2B 100%  /* Neon Carrot */
    );

    --gradient-surface: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        #FFFFFF 0%,
        #E0EAF5 100%  /* Link Water */
    );
}

/* High contrast preferences */
@media (prefers-contrast: high) {
    :root {
        --text-main: #0D2137;
        --text-muted: #3F5E78;
        --text-soft: #5A7FA0;
        --text-on-dark: #FFFFFF;
        --text-on-dark-muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
        --text-accent: #FF8E2B;
        --text-link: #2576AE;
        --text-link-hover: #1C5A87;
    }
}

/* ================================
   RESET & GLOBAL BASE
   ================================ */

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Reduced motion preferences */
@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;
    }
}

body {
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-main);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* ================================
   PAGE-SPECIFIC BACKGROUNDS
   ================================ */

   body.home-bg,
   body.page-bg {
       /* 1. Base fallback for ALL browsers (JPEG) */
       background: var(--bg) url('/static/assets/images/main_bg/main.jpg') no-repeat center center;
       background-size: cover;
       background-attachment: fixed;
       
       /* 2. WebP for modern browsers */
       background-image: 
           -webkit-image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/main_bg/main.webp') type('image/webp') 1x,
               url('/static/assets/images/main_bg/main.jpg') type('image/jpeg') 1x
           );
       
       background-image: 
           image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/main_bg/main.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/main_bg/main.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
       
       background-repeat: no-repeat;
       background-position: center center;
       background-size: cover;
       background-attachment: fixed;
   }
   
   /* Mobile background attachment fix */
   @media (max-width: 768px) {
       body.home-bg,
       body.page-bg {
           background-attachment: scroll;
       }
   }
   
   .site-header,
   .page-wrapper,
   .site-footer {
       position: relative;
       z-index: 1;
   }

/* ================================
   LAYOUT & CONTAINERS
   ================================ */

.page-wrapper {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem;
    flex: 1 0 auto;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ================================
   TEXT CONTRAST FOR HOME PAGE
   ================================ */

body.home-bg .hero-text-container h1,
body.home-bg .hero-text-container .hero-subtitle,
body.home-bg .hero-text-container .hero-punchline,
body.home-bg .hero-text-container .hero-note,
body.home-bg .cta-banner-main,
body.home-bg .cta-banner-sub {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

body.home-bg .section-kicker {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

body.home-bg .metric-value {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* ================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ================================ */

/* Spacing utilities */
.spacing-xs { margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important; }
.spacing-sm { margin-bottom: 1rem !important; }
.spacing-md { margin-bottom: 2rem !important; }
.spacing-lg { margin-bottom: 3rem !important; }

/* Text utilities */
.text-accent { color: var(--accent) !important; }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.text-secondary { color: var(--secondary) !important; }
.text-center { text-align: center !important; }
.text-right { text-align: right !important; }
.text-left { text-align: left !important; }

/* Background utilities */
.bg-accent { background: var(--accent-card-bg) !important; border-color: var(--accent-card-border) !important; }
.bg-secondary { background: var(--secondary-card-bg) !important; border-color: var(--secondary-card-border) !important; }
.bg-primary { background: var(--gradient-primary) !important; color: white !important; }

/* Display utilities */
.hidden { display: none !important; }
.block { display: block !important; }
.inline-block { display: inline-block !important; }
.flex { display: flex !important; }

/* Flex utilities */
.flex-column { flex-direction: column; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }

/* ================================
   HEADER + NAVBAR
   ================================ */

.site-header {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.08);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    width: 100%;
}

.navbar {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    background: transparent !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.nav-logo img {
    height: 75px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.nav-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-title span:first-child {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-title span:last-child {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Desktop nav links */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transition: width 0.2s ease-out;
}

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

.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-links a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.nav-links a:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 4px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mobile toggle button */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.nav-toggle:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-main);
    margin: 4px 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* ================================
   MOBILE NAV (≤ 768px)
   ================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar {
        padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
        height: 60px;
        width: auto;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: var(--bg-light);
        padding: 1rem 1.3rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.08);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 34px var(--shadow-medium);
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.25s ease-out, transform 0.25s ease-out;
    }

    .nav-links.show {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        padding: 0.8rem 0;
        font-size: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.05);
    }

    .nav-links a:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover {
        background: rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.05);
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-toggle span {
        height: 3px;
    }

    .nav-links a,
    .btn {
        min-height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: flex !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        position: static !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .nav-links a {
        padding-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
        width: auto !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
}

/* ================================
   HERO SECTION
   ================================ */

.hero {
    display: block;
    padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
}

.hero-left {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-text-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: url('/static/assets/images/home/hero-bg.jpg') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.2);
    
    /* WebP for modern browsers */
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/hero-bg.webp') type('image/webp') 1x,
            url('/static/assets/images/home/hero-bg.jpg') type('image/jpeg') 1x
        );
    
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/hero-bg.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/hero-bg.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
}

.hero-text-container .hero-kicker {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-text-container h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw + 1.5rem, 4.2rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.6);
}

.hero-text-container .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.5);
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-text-container .hero-punchline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.5);
}

.hero-text-container .hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.hero-text-container .hero-note {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}


.hero-metric-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.metric-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.08);
    text-align: center;
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.metric-value {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.metric-detail {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--grey-medium);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ================================
   METRIC CARDS WITH BACKGROUND IMAGES
   ================================ */

   .core-domains-card,
   .technical-stack-card,
   .focus-card,
   .approach-card {
       position: relative;
       overflow: hidden;
       border-radius: 18px;
       background-size: cover;
       background-position: center;
       background-repeat: no-repeat;
       border: 2px solid rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.3);
       box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.2);
   }
   
   /* Base JPEG fallbacks */
   .core-domains-card {
       background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/core_domains_badge.jpg');
   }
   
   .technical-stack-card {
       background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/api.jpg');
   }
   
   .focus-card {
       background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/focus.jpg');
   }
   
   .approach-card {
       background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/approach.jpg');
   }
   
   /* WebP overrides */
   .core-domains-card {
       background-image: 
           -webkit-image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/home/core_domains_badge.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/home/core_domains_badge.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
       
       background-image: 
           image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/home/core_domains_badge.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/home/core_domains_badge.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
   }
   
   .technical-stack-card {
       background-image: 
           -webkit-image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/home/api.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/home/api.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
       
       background-image: 
           image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/home/api.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/home/api.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
   }
   
   .focus-card {
       background-image: 
           -webkit-image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/home/focus.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/home/focus.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
       
       background-image: 
           image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/home/focus.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/home/focus.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
   }
   
   .approach-card {
       background-image: 
           -webkit-image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/home/approach.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/home/approach.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
       
       background-image: 
           image-set(
               url('/static/assets/images/home/approach.webp') type('image/webp'),
               url('/static/assets/images/home/approach.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
           );
   }
   
   /* Text styles */
   .core-domains-card .metric-label,
   .technical-stack-card .metric-label,
   .focus-card .metric-label,
   .approach-card .metric-label,
   .core-domains-card .metric-value,
   .technical-stack-card .metric-value,
   .focus-card .metric-value,
   .approach-card .metric-value,
   .core-domains-card .metric-detail,
   .technical-stack-card .metric-detail,
   .focus-card .metric-detail,
   .approach-card .metric-detail {
       color: #FFFFFF;
       position: relative;
       z-index: 2;
       text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.7);
   }
   
   .core-domains-card .metric-value,
   .technical-stack-card .metric-value,
   .focus-card .metric-value,
   .approach-card .metric-value {
       color: var(--accent);
       font-weight: 800;
       font-size: 1.15rem;
       text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.9);
   }
   
   .core-domains-card .metric-label,
   .technical-stack-card .metric-label,
   .focus-card .metric-label,
   .approach-card .metric-label {
       font-weight: 700;
   }

/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE HERO LAYOUT
   ================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-text-container {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-text-container h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.2rem);
    }
    
    .hero-text-container .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .hero-text-container .hero-punchline {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .hero-metric-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero-text-container {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-text-container h1 {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-text-container .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .hero-text-container .hero-punchline {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .hero-text-container .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .hero-text-container .hero-ctas .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-metric-grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ================================
   SECTION STYLES
   ================================ */

.section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.section-kicker {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* ================================
   CARDS GRID
   ================================ */

.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

.card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease-out, box-shadow 0.2s ease-out;
    height: 100%;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px var(--shadow-medium);
}

.card:focus-within {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.card-skeleton {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.1) 25%,
        rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.15) 50%,
        rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.1) 75%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: loading 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes loading {
    0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

.card-accent {
    background: var(--accent-card-bg);
    border-color: var(--accent-card-border);
}

.card-secondary {
    background: var(--secondary-card-bg);
    border-color: var(--secondary-card-border);
}

.card-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.card-icon img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: block;
}

.card-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.card-body {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.card-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.card-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-dark);
}

.card-link:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}



/* ================================
   INDUSTRIES GRID
   ================================ */

.industries-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .industries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .industries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.industry-tile {
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background 0.12s ease-out, transform 0.12s ease-out, border-color 0.12s ease-out;
    display: block;
}

.industry-tile:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.industry-tile:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.industry-tile span {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.industry-tile small {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.industry-tag {
    background: var(--accent-card-bg);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-card-border);
}

.industry-tag-secondary {
    background: var(--secondary-card-bg);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-card-border);
}

/* ================================
   BUTTONS
   ================================ */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: transform 0.12s ease-out, box-shadow 0.12s ease-out, background 0.12s ease-out, color 0.12s ease-out;
    min-height: 44px;
}

.btn:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: #0D2137;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-accent);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-secondary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.35);
}

.btn-tertiary {
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.15);
}

.btn-tertiary:hover {
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.12);
}

.btn-small {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-small:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow-accent);
}

/* ================================
   CTA BANNER
   ================================ */

.cta-banner {
    background: var(--gradient-brand);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    margin: 4rem 0 2rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.3);
}

.cta-banner-secondary {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.2);
}

.cta-banner-main {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: white !important;
}

.cta-banner-sub {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
}

.cta-dual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .cta-banner-main {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .cta-dual {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ================================
   FOOTER
   ================================ */

.site-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    background: #0D2137;
    color: #e3e3e3;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #FFEBD0;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #FFEBD0;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    margin: 0 0.2rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #FF8E2B;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-links a.active {
    color: #FF8E2B;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-links a:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #FF8E2B;
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-accent {
    background: #2576AE;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-links a {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.5rem);
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0.5rem;
        margin: 0.25rem;
    }
}

/* ================================
   FORM STYLES
   ================================ */

.form-container {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-soft);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-header h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-header p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-label.required::after {
    content: " *";
    color: #dc3545;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background: var(--bg-light);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.15);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.form-select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%235A6B7D' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14L2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    background-size: 16px;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

.form-textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.form-submit {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.form-submit .btn {
    min-width: 200px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
}

.form-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-success {
    background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.3);
    color: #155724;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-success h4 {
    color: #155724;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-error {
    background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3);
    color: #721c24;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.htmx-indicator {
    display: none;
}

.htmx-request .htmx-indicator {
    display: inline-block;
}

.htmx-request.htmx-indicator {
    display: inline-block;
}

.spinner {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-top-color: #fff;
    animation: spin 1s ease-in-out infinite;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

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

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--accent-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-card h4 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-method {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.1);
}

.contact-method:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.contact-method-icon {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-method-content h5 {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-method-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-method-content a {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-method-content a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-dark);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ================================
   PROBLEM-SOLUTION GRID
   ================================ */

.problem-solution-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .problem-solution-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

.problem-card {
    background: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.problem-card h3 {
    color: #FF8E2B;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.solution-card {
    background: rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.solution-card h3 {
    color: #2576AE;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ================================ */

.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease-out, transform 0.5s ease-out;
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ================================ */

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.comparison-table table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 600px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--shadow-soft);
}

.comparison-table th {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.comparison-table td {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.03);
}

.comparison-table tr:hover {
    background: rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.05);
}

/* ================================
   INTELLIGENCE FLOW
   ================================ */

.intelligence-flow {
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.flow-diagram {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.flow-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.flow-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.25);
}

.flow-item h4 {
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.flow-item p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ================================
   CONTRAST EXAMPLES
   ================================ */

.contrast-examples {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contrast-examples {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.static-system,
.interactive-system {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.static-system {
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.1);
}

.interactive-system {
    background: var(--secondary-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-card-border);
}

.static-system h3,
.interactive-system h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.example-code {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    margin: 1rem 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.interactive-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin: 1.2rem 0;
}

.example-result {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

/* ================================
   DIFFERENTIATORS GRID
   ================================ */

.differentiators-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.differentiator-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.differentiator-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px var(--shadow-medium);
    border-color: var(--accent-card-border);
}

.differentiator-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.differentiator-card .subtitle {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}


.differentiator-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================================
   IMPACT METRICS
   ================================ */

.impact-metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.metric-impact {
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 140px;
}

.metric-impact .metric-value {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-impact .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.impact-statement {
    margin: 3rem auto;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--accent-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.impact-statement blockquote {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================================
   INDUSTRIES GRID APPLICATIONS
   ================================ */

.industries-grid-applications {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.industry-app {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-app:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-card-border);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow-soft);
}

.industry-app h4 {
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.industry-app ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.industry-app li {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.05);
}

.industry-app li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ================================
   DEFINITION BLOCK
   ================================ */

.definition-block {
    background: var(--gradient-surface);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-card-border);
}

.formal-definition {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    padding: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-card-border);
}

.definition-clarification {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================================
   TRUST FACTORS
   ================================ */

.trust-factors {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.trust-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    counter-reset: trust-counter;
}

.trust-list li {
    counter-increment: trust-counter;
    padding: 1.2rem 0 1.2rem 3rem;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.08);
}

.trust-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.trust-list li::before {
    content: counter(trust-counter);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 1.2rem;
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.philosophy-statement {
    background: var(--accent-card-bg);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

/* ================================
   ENGAGEMENT PATHWAY
   ================================ */

.engagement-pathway {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.pathway-step {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--gradient-brand);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--shadow-accent);
}

.pathway-step h3 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.pathway-step p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.engagement-assurance {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--secondary-card-bg);
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-card-border);
}

.engagement-assurance p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================================
   SKIP LINK
   ================================ */

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 9999;
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
    outline: 3px solid var(--accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ================================
   MANIFESTO PAGE STYLES
   ================================ */

.manifesto-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.manifesto-definition {
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-surface);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-card-border);
}

.manifesto-preamble {
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.manifesto-preamble h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.manifesto-preamble p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.manifesto-principles {
    margin: 4rem 0;
}

.manifesto-principles h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.principle-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--shadow-soft);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.principle-card h3 {
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.principle-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.principle-implication {
    background: rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.08);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.manifesto-shift {
    margin: 4rem 0;
    padding: 3rem;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: white;
}

.manifesto-shift h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: white;
}

.comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .comparison-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

.comparison-column h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.old-paradigm h3 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.new-paradigm h3 {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.comparison-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.comparison-column li {
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.comparison-column li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.old-paradigm li::before {
    content: "✗";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.new-paradigm li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.manifesto-call {
    margin: 4rem 0;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--accent-card-bg);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-card-border);
}

.manifesto-call h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.manifesto-call p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.manifesto-signature {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}

.manifesto-cta {
    margin: 4rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.manifesto-cta .cta-banner {
    background: var(--gradient-brand);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .manifesto-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .formal-definition {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .principle-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .manifesto-shift {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .manifesto-call {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ================================
   PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATIONS
   ================================ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .fade-in,
    .card,
    .btn,
    .industry-tile,
    .nav-links a::after,
    .nav-toggle span {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
    
    .card:hover,
    .flow-item:hover,
    .differentiator-card:hover,
    .industry-app:hover {
        transform: none !important;
    }
    
    .page-wrapper {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

.card,
.btn,
.industry-tile {
    transform: translateZ(0);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* ================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-metric-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .impact-metrics {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .metric-impact {
        min-width: 120px;
    }
    
    .metric-impact .metric-value {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .cta-banner-main {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .cta-dual {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .engagement-pathway {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .pathway-step {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-metric-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .differentiators-grid,
    .industries-grid-applications {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .trust-list li {
        padding-left: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .formal-definition {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* ================================
   DESKTOP ENHANCEMENTS
   ================================ */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
    }
    
    .section {
        padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .cards-grid,
    .industries-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Loading state for interactive buttons */
.btn-small.loading {
    position: relative;
    color: transparent !important;
}

.btn-small.loading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    margin: -8px 0 0 -8px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.3);
    border-top-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: button-spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

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


/* ================================
   GRAPHICS & ANIMATION ENHANCEMENTS FOR HOME PAGE
   ================================ */

/* Animated Background Pattern Overlay */
body.home-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: gradientFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes gradientFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    33% {
        transform: translate(-10px, 10px) scale(1.02);
    }
    66% {
        transform: translate(10px, -5px) scale(0.98);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* Floating Particles Animation */
.floating-particles {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation: floatParticle linear infinite;
}

.particle:nth-child(1) {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    top: 20%;
    left: 10%;
    animation-duration: 25s;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.particle:nth-child(2) {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    top: 60%;
    left: 85%;
    animation-duration: 30s;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.particle:nth-child(3) {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    top: 80%;
    left: 15%;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.particle:nth-child(4) {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    top: 30%;
    left: 70%;
    animation-duration: 35s;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.particle:nth-child(5) {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    top: 90%;
    left: 50%;
    animation-duration: 28s;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

@keyframes floatParticle {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0.1;
    }
    25% {
        transform: translateY(-100px) translateX(50px) rotate(90deg);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-200px) translateX(-30px) rotate(180deg);
        opacity: 0.05;
    }
    75% {
        transform: translateY(-100px) translateX(-50px) rotate(270deg);
        opacity: 0.15;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) rotate(360deg);
        opacity: 0.1;
    }
}

/* Enhanced Hero Text Container with Animated Border */
.hero-text-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-text-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent, 
        var(--accent), 
        var(--secondary), 
        var(--accent), 
        transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmerBorder 3s linear infinite;
}

.hero-text-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent, 
        var(--secondary), 
        var(--accent), 
        var(--secondary), 
        transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmerBorder 3s linear infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes shimmerBorder {
    0% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }
}

/* Enhanced Metric Cards with Hover Effects */
.metric-card {
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.metric-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
    border-radius: 18px;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.2),
        0 0 60px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.1);
}

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

.metric-card:hover .metric-value {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.metric-value {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Animated Icons for Metric Cards */
.metric-card::after {
    content: '⚡';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.3));
}

.metric-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) rotate(15deg);
}

/* Enhanced Comparison Table Animation */
.comparison-table tr {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.05) 0%, 
        rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.05) 100%) !important;
}

.comparison-table tr:nth-child(odd):hover {
    transform: translateX(-5px);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.05) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.05) 100%) !important;
}

.comparison-table td {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.comparison-table td::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary));
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.comparison-table td:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Enhanced Flow Diagram Animation */
.flow-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.flow-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent 30%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: shine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shine {
    0% {
        left: -50%;
    }
    100% {
        left: 150%;
    }
}

.flow-item:hover::before {
    animation-duration: 1.5s;
}

/* Connection lines between flow items */
.flow-diagram {
    position: relative;
}

.flow-diagram::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: calc(33.33% - 20px);
    right: calc(33.33% + 20px);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent, 
        var(--secondary), 
        var(--accent), 
        var(--secondary), 
        transparent);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.flow-diagram::after {
    content: '➤';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    animation: pulseArrow 2s infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes pulseArrow {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
    }
}

/* Enhanced Interactive Examples */
.interactive-system .example-code {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 248, 240, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary)) 1;
    animation: borderGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes borderGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        border-color: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.3);
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        border-color: rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.3);
        box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.2);
    }
}

.btn-small {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-small::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.btn-small:active::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

/* Differentiator Cards Enhancement */
.differentiator-card {
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(var(--card-bg), var(--card-bg)) padding-box,
                linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--secondary) 50%, transparent 100%) border-box;
}

.differentiator-card:hover {
    border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary), var(--primary)) 1;
    background: linear-gradient(var(--card-bg), var(--card-bg)) padding-box,
                linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary), var(--primary)) border-box;
}

.differentiator-card .subtitle {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.differentiator-card .subtitle::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.differentiator-card:hover .subtitle::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Impact Metrics Animation Enhancement */
.metric-impact {
    position: relative;
    cursor: default;
}

.metric-impact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-impact:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.metric-impact .metric-value {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Industry Applications Enhancement */
.industry-app {
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background-clip: padding-box;
}

.industry-app::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary), var(--primary));
    border-radius: 12px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-app:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.industry-app h4 {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.industry-app h4::after {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-app:hover h4::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Definition Block Enhancement */
.definition-block {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.definition-block::before {
    content: '❝';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.1;
    transform: rotate(-10deg);
}

.definition-block::after {
    content: '❞';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.1;
    transform: rotate(10deg);
}

.formal-definition {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: gentleFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

/* Pathway Steps Enhancement */
.step-number {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.step-number::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        transparent 30%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 50%, 
        transparent 70%);
    animation: stepShine 3s infinite;
}

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

.pathway-step {
    position: relative;
}

.pathway-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '⤏';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -25px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: connectPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes connectPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(5px);
    }
}

/* CTA Banner Enhancement */
.cta-banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: ctaBackgroundShift 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes ctaBackgroundShift {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

.cta-banner-main {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-shadow: 
        0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Enhanced Button Animations */
.btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.btn:hover::after {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

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

/* Text Glow Effects for Headers */
.section-title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--secondary));
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: lineGrow 0.6s ease-out;
}

@keyframes lineGrow {
    from {
        width: 0;
    }
    to {
        width: 60px;
    }
}

/* Loading Animation Enhancement */
@keyframes button-spin {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
        border-top-color: var(--accent);
    }
    25% {
        border-top-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    50% {
        border-top-color: var(--primary);
    }
    75% {
        border-top-color: var(--secondary);
    }
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
        border-top-color: var(--accent);
    }
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for Animations */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .flow-diagram::before,
    .flow-diagram::after,
    .pathway-step:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .particle {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .definition-block::before,
    .definition-block::after {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
    
    .metric-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}


/* ================================
   UNIFIED BACKGROUND IMAGE CARDS
   ================================ */

/* Common styles for all background image cards */
.bg-image-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    min-height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.15);
}



/* Differentiator cards - specific background images */
.database-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/database.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/database.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/database.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/database.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/database.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
}

.embedded-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/embedded.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/embedded.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/embedded.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/embedded.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/embedded.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
}

.operational-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/operational.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/operational.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/operational.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/operational.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/operational.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
}

/* Text colors for all background image cards */
.bg-image-card .metric-label,
.bg-image-card .metric-value,
.bg-image-card .metric-detail,
.bg-image-card h3,
.bg-image-card .subtitle,
.bg-image-card p,
.bg-image-card strong {
    color: #000000 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.7);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    /* White text outline effect */
    text-shadow: 
    -1px -1px 0 white,
    -1px 0 0 white,
    -1px 1px 0 white,
    0 -1px 0 white,
    0 1px 0 white,
    1px -1px 0 white,
    1px 0 0 white,
    1px 1px 0 white;
}

/* Accent colors for specific elements */
.bg-image-card .metric-value,
.bg-image-card .subtitle {
    color: #0d2137 !important;
    font-weight: 900;
    
    /* White text outline effect */
    text-shadow: 
    -1px -1px 0 white,
    -1px 0 0 white,
    -1px 1px 0 white,
    0 -1px 0 white,
    0 1px 0 white,
    1px -1px 0 white,
    1px 0 0 white,
    1px 1px 0 white;
}

/* Accent colors for specific elements */
.bg-image-card .metric-value,
.bg-image-card .bodytext {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* METRIC-VALUE: For numbers/statistics (make it stand out) */
.bg-image-card .metric-value {
    font-weight: 700;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Soft glow */
}

/* BODYTEXT: For paragraph text (make it readable) */
.bg-image-card .bodytext {
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Dark shadow for contrast */
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}






.bg-image-card .metric-value {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.9);
}

.bg-image-card .metric-label {
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Subtle gradient overlay for all cards */
.bg-image-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.1) 50%,
        rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.1) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effects for all cards */
.bg-image-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.25),
        0 0 40px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.3);
}

.bg-image-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Subtle background image zoom on hover */
.bg-image-card:hover {
    background-size: 110%;
}

/* Animation for card entrance */
@keyframes cardFloatIn {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.bg-image-card {
    animation: cardFloatIn 0.6s ease-out forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

/* Stagger the animation for each card */
.core-domains-card { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.technical-stack-card { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.focus-card { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.approach-card { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.database-card { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.embedded-card { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.operational-card { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

/* Glowing border effect */
.bg-image-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        var(--accent), 
        var(--secondary), 
        var(--accent-light),
        var(--secondary-light));
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.bg-image-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Pulse animation for specific elements on hover */
.bg-image-card:hover .metric-value,
.bg-image-card:hover h3 {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes metricPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* Icon sparkle effect */
.bg-image-card:hover::before {
    content: '✨';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: sparkle 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes sparkle {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .bg-image-card {
        min-height: 160px;
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .bg-image-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        background-size: cover;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .bg-image-card {
        min-height: 140px;
    }
    
    .bg-image-card .metric-value,
    .bg-image-card h3 {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .bg-image-card .metric-label,
    .bg-image-card .subtitle {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    
    .bg-image-card .metric-detail,
    .bg-image-card p {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* Dark mode support */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .bg-image-card::before {
        background: linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.15) 0%,
            rgba(37, 118, 174, 0.15) 50%,
            rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.15) 100%
        );
    }
}


/* Industry cards background images */
.agriculture-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/agric.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/agric.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/agric.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/agric.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/agric.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.finance-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/finance.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/finance.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/finance.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/finance.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/finance.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.manufacturing-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/manufacture.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/manufacture.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/manufacture.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/manufacture.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/manufacture.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.healthcare-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/home/healthcare.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/healthcare.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/healthcare.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/home/healthcare.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/home/healthcare.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Industry app specific adjustments */
.industry-app.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 220px; /* Slightly taller for list content */
    padding: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.industry-app h4 {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.industry-app ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.industry-app li {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.industry-app li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Pulse animation for industry card titles */
.industry-app.bg-image-card:hover h4 {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for industry cards */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .industry-app.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 200px;
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .industry-app .card-content {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .industry-app li {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .industry-app.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 180px;
    }
    
    .industry-app h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .industry-app li {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* About page cards background images */
.embedded-intel-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/analyze.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/analyze.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/analyze.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/analyze.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/analyze.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.continuous-op-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/action.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/action.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/action.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/action.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/action.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.system-part-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/ai.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/ai.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/ai.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/ai.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/ai.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.arch-foundation-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/arch.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/arch.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/arch.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/arch.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/arch.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* About cards specific adjustments - NO OVERLAY */
.card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 280px; 
}

/* Pulse animation for card titles */
.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-title {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Ensure text shadows for readability */
.card.bg-image-card .card-title,
.card.bg-image-card .card-body {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.7);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-title {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-body {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 250px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 220px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-body {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* About comparison cards background images */
.active-passive-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/active.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/active.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/active.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/active.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/active.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.embedded-layered-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/embedded.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/embedded.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/embedded.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/embedded.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/embedded.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.continuous-periodic-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/continuous.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/continuous.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/continuous.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/continuous.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/continuous.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Comparison cards specific adjustments - NO OVERLAY */
.card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 240px; 
}

/* Text shadows for readability */
.card.bg-image-card .card-title,
.card.bg-image-card .card-body,
.card.bg-image-card strong {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.7);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-title {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-body {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.card.bg-image-card strong {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Pulse animation for card titles */
.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-title {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 220px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 200px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-body {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card strong {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* About architecture cards background images */
.database-centric-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/arch2.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/arch2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/arch2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/arch2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/arch2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.unified-data-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.realtime-process-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng2.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/dataeng2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}


/* Manifesto principle cards background images */
.principle-1-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle1.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle1.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle1.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle1.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle1.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.principle-2-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle2.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.principle-3-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle3.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle3.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle3.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle3.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle3.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.principle-4-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle4.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle4.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle4.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle4.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle4.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.principle-5-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle5.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle5.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle5.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle5.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/manifesto/principle5.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Manifesto principle cards specific adjustments */
.principle-card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 320px; /* Taller for more content */
    padding: 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Text shadows for readability */
.principle-card.bg-image-card h3,
.principle-card.bg-image-card p,
.principle-card.bg-image-card .principle-implication,
.principle-card.bg-image-card strong {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.7);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.principle-card.bg-image-card h3 {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.principle-card.bg-image-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.principle-card.bg-image-card .principle-implication {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.15);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.principle-card.bg-image-card strong {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Pulse animation for principle card titles */
.principle-card.bg-image-card:hover h3 {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .principle-card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 280px;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .principle-card.bg-image-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .principle-card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 250px;
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .principle-card.bg-image-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .principle-card.bg-image-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .principle-card.bg-image-card .principle-implication {
        padding: 0.8rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* What We Build capability cards background images */
.embedded-ai-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/embedded.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/embedded.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/embedded.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/embedded.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/embedded.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.active-data-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/active.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/active.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/active.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/active.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/active.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.cross-func-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/cross.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/cross.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/cross.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/cross.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/cross.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.math-opt-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/math.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/math.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/math.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/math.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/math.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.custom-sys-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/custom.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/custom.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/custom.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/custom.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/custom.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.interactive-intel-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/interactive.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/interactive.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/interactive.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/interactive.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/what_we_build/interactive.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Capability cards specific adjustments */
.card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 400px; /* Taller for more content */
    padding: 0; 
}

/* Text styling for capability cards */
.card.bg-image-card .card-title {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-subtitle {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-body {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card.bg-image-card strong {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card.bg-image-card small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Pulse animation for card titles */
.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-title {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 380px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-body {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}


/* How It Works integration cards background images */
.database-intel-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/database.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/database.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/database.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/database.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/database.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.workflow-intel-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/workflow.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/workflow.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/workflow.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/workflow.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/workflow.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.decision-intel-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/decision.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/decision.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/decision.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/decision.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/decision.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* How It Works phase cards background images */
.phase-1-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase1.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase1.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase1.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase1.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase1.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.phase-2-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase2.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.phase-3-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase3.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase3.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase3.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase3.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/how_it_works/phase3.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}




/* Industry sector cards background images */
.agriculture-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/agriculture.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/agriculture.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/agriculture.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/agriculture.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/agriculture.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.education-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/education.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/education.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/education.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/education.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/education.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.security-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/security.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/security.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/security.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/security.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/security.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.finance-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/finance.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/finance.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/finance.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/finance.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/finance.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.healthcare-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/health.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/health.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/health.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/health.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/health.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.manufacturing-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/manufacturing.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/manufacturing.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/manufacturing.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/manufacturing.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/manufacturing.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Additional industry cards background images */
.transport-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/transport.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/transport.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/transport.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/transport.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/transport.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.hr-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/hr.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/hr.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/hr.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/hr.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/hr.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.smes-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/smes.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/smes.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/smes.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/smes.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/smes.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.mining-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/mining.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/mining.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/mining.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/mining.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/mining.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.retail-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/retail.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/retail.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/retail.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/retail.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/retail.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.government-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/govt.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/govt.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/govt.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/govt.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/govt.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.energy-sector-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/energy.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/energy.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/energy.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/energy.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/energy.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

.public-apps-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/public.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

/* Cross-industry theme cards background images */
.resource-theme-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/resource.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/resource.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/resource.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/resource.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/resource.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.predictive-theme-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/predictive.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/predictive.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/predictive.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/predictive.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/predictive.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.compliance-theme-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/compliance.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/compliance.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/compliance.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/compliance.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/compliance.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.demand-theme-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/demand.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/demand.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/demand.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/demand.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/demand.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}


/* Sector cards specific adjustments */
.card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 380px; 
    padding: 0; 
}

/* Pulse animation for sector card titles */
.card.bg-image-card:hover h3 {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Link styling */
.card.bg-image-card .card-link {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-link {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 360px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 340px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}




/* Additional industry cards specific adjustments */
.card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 180px; 
    padding: 0; 
}





/* Theme cards specific adjustments */
.bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"] {
    min-height: 200px;
    border: none !important; 
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Remove left border styles since we're using background images */
.bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"] {
    border-left: none !important;
}

/* Remove background colors since we have images */
.bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"] {
    background-color: transparent !important;
}

/* Ensure text styling */
.bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"] h4 {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"] p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Pulse animation for theme card titles */
.bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"]:hover h4 {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"] {
        min-height: 180px;
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"] h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .bg-image-card[class*="-theme-card"] p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Why Nosant architectural cards background images */
.intelligence-opt-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/whyno/intelligence.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/intelligence.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/intelligence.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/intelligence.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/intelligence.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.unified-data-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/whyno/unified.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/unified.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/unified.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/unified.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/unified.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.datamod-data-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/about/unified.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/unified.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/unified.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/about/unified.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/about/unified.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.embedded-analytic-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/whyno/embedded.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/embedded.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/embedded.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/embedded.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/whyno/embedded.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Architectural cards specific adjustments */
.card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 380px; /* Taller for list content */
    padding: 0; /* Remove card padding since we have inner padding */
}

/* List styling for architectural cards */
.card.bg-image-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.card.bg-image-card li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card.bg-image-card li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: bold;
    text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.5);
}

/* Card icon styling */
.card.bg-image-card .card-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: iconFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes iconFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(5deg);
    }
}

/* Pulse animation for card titles */
.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-title {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 350px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card li {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card li {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}


/* FIX FOR CLICKABLE LINKS IN BG-IMAGE CARDS */

/* Make all pseudo-elements ignore mouse events */
.bg-image-card::before,
.bg-image-card::after,
.card.bg-image-card::before,
.card.bg-image-card::after {
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Ensure the inner content container allows clicks */
.card.bg-image-card > div,
.bg-image-card > div {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10; /* Higher than pseudo-elements */
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Specifically style links to ensure they're clickable */
.card.bg-image-card .card-link,
.bg-image-card .card-link,
.card.bg-image-card a,
.bg-image-card a {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Make links stand out more */
.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-link,
.bg-image-card:hover .card-link {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    text-shadow: 
        0 0 10px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.7),
        0 0 20px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.4);
}

/* Ensure text areas are clickable */
.card.bg-image-card h3,
.card.bg-image-card h4,
.card.bg-image-card p,
.bg-image-card h3,
.bg-image-card h4,
.bg-image-card p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Application cards background images */
.feedvantage-app-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/feedvantage.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/feedvantage.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/feedvantage.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/feedvantage.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/feedvantage.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.dwpms-app-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/dwpms.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/dwpms.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/dwpms.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/dwpms.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/dwpms.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.zsepra-app-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/zsepra.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/zsepra.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/zsepra.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/zsepra.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/zsepra.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.controlla-app-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/controlla.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/controlla.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/controlla.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/controlla.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/industries/public_apps/controlla.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Application cards specific adjustments */
.card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 320px; 
    padding: 0; /* Remove card padding since we have inner padding */
}

/* Card icon styling for app cards */
.card.bg-image-card .card-icon img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-icon img {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Text styling for app cards */
.card.bg-image-card .card-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-subtitle {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-body {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* LINK FIX - Ensure app card links are clickable */
.card.bg-image-card .card-link {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-link {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    text-shadow: 
        0 0 10px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.8),
        0 0 20px rgba(255, 142, 43, 0.4);
}

/* Pulse animation for app card titles */
.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-title {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for app cards */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 280px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-body {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* Contact pathway cards background images */
.pathway-1-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/contact/path1.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path1.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path1.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path1.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path1.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.pathway-2-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/contact/path2.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path2.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path2.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.pathway-3-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/contact/path3.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path3.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path3.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path3.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path3.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.pathway-4-card {
    background-image: url('/static/assets/images/contact/path4.jpg');
    background-image: 
        -webkit-image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path4.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path4.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    background-image: 
        image-set(
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path4.webp') type('image/webp'),
            url('/static/assets/images/contact/path4.jpg') type('image/jpeg')
        );
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Pathway cards specific adjustments */
.card.bg-image-card {
    min-height: 320px; /* Adjusted height for content */
    padding: 0; /* Remove card padding since we have inner padding */
}

/* Text styling for pathway cards */
.card.bg-image-card .card-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-subtitle {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-body {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card.bg-image-card .card-body strong {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Pulse animation for pathway card titles */
.card.bg-image-card:hover .card-title {
    animation: metricPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Ensure proper line breaks are maintained */
.card.bg-image-card .card-body br {
    display: block;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    content: "";
}

/* Responsive adjustments for pathway cards */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 280px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-body {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .card.bg-image-card {
        min-height: 260px;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .card.bg-image-card .card-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}



.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 16px;
    vertical-align: top;
    text-align: left;
}

/* ---------- MOBILE MODE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .comparison-table table,
    .comparison-table thead,
    .comparison-table tbody,
    .comparison-table th,
    .comparison-table tr {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .comparison-table thead {
        display: none;
    }

    .comparison-table tr {
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
        border-radius: 12px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .comparison-table td {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        border: none;
    }

    .comparison-table td::before {
        content: attr(data-label);
        display: block;
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        color: #666;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .comparison-table td + td {
        border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    }
}


.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.cards-grid > p {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}