/* ==========================================================================
   NEXGEN V2 BESPOKE INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN SYSTEM & FINESSE PASS
   Obsidian Foundation, Electric Multi-Color Lighting, Kinetic Conic Beams
   Parity with index.html & servicepros.tech luxury aesthetics
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Typography, Grid & Base Helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.bg-obsidian-subtle {
  background: rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.45);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  position: relative;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70%;
  height: 1px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #CBD5E1 70%, #94A3B8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Buttons & Badges Extension
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  color: #03070C !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5CD6FF 0%, #06B6D4 55%, #00F5A0 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-tiny {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 2.15rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.badge-glow {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
}

.badge-primary {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.badge-secondary {
  background: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-mint);
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-mint);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-mint);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Kinetic Rotating Conic Beam Container
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.beam-box, .beam {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.beam-box::before, .beam::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1.5px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--beam-angle, 0deg), transparent 0 65%, #06B6D4 78%, #00F5A0 88%, #6366F1 96%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  animation: beam-spin 4s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Header & Navigation Refinement
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-container, .header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  max-width: var(--page-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

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

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.logo-svg-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-left: 4px;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.logo-switch-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  color: #A5B4FC;
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
}

.logo-switch-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
  border-color: #A5B4FC;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links, .nav-desktop {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a, .nav-link {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.nav-right, .nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nav-utility-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-utility-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.pitch-mode-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-energy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pitch-mode-btn.active, .pitch-mode-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-energy);
  color: #03070C;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Audience Filter Sticky Bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.audience-sticky-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 76px;
  z-index: 990;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  text-align: center;
}

.audience-filter-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.audience-pill {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.audience-pill:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.audience-pill.active {
  color: #03070C;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cyan) 0%, var(--color-mint) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Hero Section V2
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-v2-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-v2-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.35;
  filter: saturate(1.15) brightness(0.8);
}

.hero-v2-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.35) 0%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.94) 75%, #03070C 100%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.2) 0%, #03070C 100%);
}

.hero-v2-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-v2-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 20%, #E2E8F0 60%, #94A3B8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-v2-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-v2-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-proof-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-proof-rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-proof-rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-proof-rail {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.hero-proof-item {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.88) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.94) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 112px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-proof-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-proof-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.hero-proof-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-mint);
}

.hero-proof-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Hero Motion Stepper */
.hero-motion-stepper {
  margin-top: 32px;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px;
}

.hero-motion-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-motion-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.hero-motion-node {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-motion-node.active, .hero-motion-node:hover {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.hero-motion-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-motion-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.38;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-motion-super {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-mint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Presenter Pitch Mode Annotations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pitch-badge, .pitch-annotation {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-energy);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #FFDFA9;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: left;
}

.pitch-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-energy);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

body.pitch-mode-active .pitch-badge,
body.pitch-mode-active .pitch-annotation {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

/* Floating Pitch Control */
.pitch-floating-control {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pitch-floating-control:hover, .pitch-floating-control.active {
  border-color: var(--color-energy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pitch-pulse-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-faint);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.pitch-floating-control.active .pitch-pulse-indicator {
  background: var(--color-energy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-energy);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite;
}

.pitch-floating-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Pathway Grid (Section 2)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.pathway-card {
  background: rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pathway-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-cyan), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
}

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

.pathway-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pathway-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pathway-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Market Sequence (Section 3)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.market-seq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.market-seq-item {
  background: rgba(12, 18, 30, 0.68);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.market-seq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.35);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.market-seq-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-energy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.market-seq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.market-seq-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Exergy Thermodynamic Comparator (Section 4)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.exergy-comparator {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.exergy-toggle-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.exergy-toggle-btn.active {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.exergy-comparator-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .exergy-comparator-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.exergy-side {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.exergy-side.conventional {
  background: rgba(20, 24, 34, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.exergy-side.nexgen {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.14);
}

.exergy-side-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.exergy-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.exergy-side.conventional .exergy-pill {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  color: #F87171;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}

.exergy-side.nexgen .exergy-pill {
  background: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-mint);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.3);
}

.exergy-formula {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.exergy-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.exergy-metrics-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.exergy-metric-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.exergy-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.exergy-side.conventional .exergy-metric-val {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.exergy-side.nexgen .exergy-metric-val {
  color: var(--color-mint);
}

.exergy-metric-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. System Sequence (Section 5)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sys-seq-container {
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.sys-seq-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .sys-seq-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sys-seq-btn {
  padding: 14px 12px;
  background: rgba(12, 18, 30, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.sys-seq-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 28, 45, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.sys-seq-btn.active {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.sys-seq-btn-step {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sys-seq-btn-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.sys-seq-panes {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.sys-seq-pane {
  background: rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.sys-seq-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

/* CAD Hotspot Viewer */
.cad-hotspot-viewer {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.cad-hotspot-viewer img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.cad-hotspot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-cyan);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cad-hotspot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-cyan);
  animation: pulse-ring 2s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1) infinite;
}

.cad-hotspot:hover, .cad-hotspot.active {
  transform: scale(1.25);
  background: var(--color-mint);
  border-color: #FFF;
  color: #03070C;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--color-mint);
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.2; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}

.cad-hotspot-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Differentiation Stack (Section 6)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.diff-stack-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .diff-stack-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .diff-stack-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .diff-stack-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.diff-card {
  background: rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.68);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.diff-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.diff-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.diff-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  color: #A5B4FC;
}

.diff-verify {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-energy);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.diff-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.diff-body {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Reference Configuration (Section 7)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ref-config-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ref-config-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ref-spec-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ref-spec-item {
  background: rgba(12, 18, 30, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.ref-spec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ref-spec-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.ref-metrics-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ref-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ref-metric-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ref-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ref-metric-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ref-qualifier-alert {
  background: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-energy);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Priority Applications 5-Tab Showcase (Section 8)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.app-tabs-header {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.app-tab-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.app-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.app-tab-btn.active {
  color: #03070C;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cyan) 0%, var(--color-mint) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.app-panes-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.app-tab-pane {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  animation: fadeIn 0.35s ease;
}

.app-tab-pane.active {
  display: grid;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .app-tab-pane {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.app-tab-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.app-tab-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.app-tab-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.app-tab-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.app-tab-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.app-provocation {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-indigo);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Kingman Split Evidence Layer (Section 10)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.kingman-toggle-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 32px 0 24px;
}

.kingman-toggle-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  background: rgba(12, 18, 30, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.kingman-toggle-btn.active {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.kingman-layer {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.kingman-layer.active {
  display: block;
}

.kingman-public-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.kingman-item {
  background: rgba(12, 18, 30, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
}

.kingman-diligence-gate {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Pilot Qualification Calculator (Section 11)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pilot-calc-box {
  background: rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.pilot-calc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .pilot-calc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.calc-field {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.calc-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calc-select, .calc-range {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
}

.calc-range {
  padding: 0;
  accent-color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.calc-range-output {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.calc-results-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.1);
}

.calc-score-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-mint);
  line-height: 1;
}

.calc-score-status {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #A7F3D0;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Flowserve Spotlight (Section 12)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.flowserve-spotlight {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.flowserve-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-cyan);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Intelligence & Theses Grid (Section 15)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.thesis-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.thesis-card {
  background: rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.thesis-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.thesis-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.thesis-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.thesis-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.thesis-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Newsroom Assets (Section 16)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsroom-asset-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .newsroom-asset-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .newsroom-asset-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.newsroom-asset-item {
  background: rgba(12, 18, 30, 0.68);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
}

.newsroom-asset-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.newsroom-asset-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Contact Routing Form (Section 17)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.routing-form-wrap {
  background: rgba(10, 16, 26, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.routing-pill-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.routing-pill {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.routing-pill.active, .routing-pill:hover {
  color: #FFF;
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Institutional Modals Architecture (Complete Parity with nexgen.css)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-backdrop, .nexgen-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-backdrop.active, .nexgen-modal.active {
  display: flex !important;
  animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #080D17;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  animation: scaleUp 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes scaleUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.modal-body {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.modal-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border-color: #EF4444;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.logo-opt-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .logo-opt-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.logo-opt-card {
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.logo-opt-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan) !important;
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.logo-opt-card.active {
  border-color: var(--color-mint) !important;
  background: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.25);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. Animations & Responsive Adjustments
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-desktop, .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-utility-link {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
  .hero-v2-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hero-v2-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}


/* Floating Brand Identity Control (Fixed Lower Left) */
.floating-brand-control {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.floating-brand-control:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.floating-brand-control .floating-icon {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED POLISH STYLES (Accents, Icons, Gradients, 12 Disciplines)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Enhanced Pathway Cards */
.pathway-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.92) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 24, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pathway-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--color-cyan));
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, height 0.3s;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--card-accent, var(--color-cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px var(--card-glow, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25));
}

.pathway-card:hover::before {
  height: 4px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.pathway-card[data-audience="gov"] {
  --card-accent: var(--color-cyan);
  --card-glow: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}
.pathway-card[data-audience="cap"] {
  --card-accent: var(--color-energy);
  --card-glow: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.25);
}
.pathway-card[data-audience="pilot"] {
  --card-accent: var(--color-mint);
  --card-glow: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.25);
}
.pathway-card[data-audience="media"] {
  --card-accent: #818CF8;
  --card-glow: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.25);
}

.pathway-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--color-cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Grid Constraint 4-Card Warning Block */
.gap-challenges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

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

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .gap-challenges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.challenge-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 22, 34, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 22, 0.94) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.challenge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.15);
}

.challenge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-energy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.challenge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.challenge-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* App Specs HUD Grid */
.app-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 14, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px;
}

.app-spec-box {
  background: rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 12px;
}

.app-spec-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.app-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

/* Kingman 3 Locked Diligence Cards */
.kingman-diligence-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .kingman-diligence-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.locked-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 18, 10, 0.85) 0%, rgba(14, 11, 8, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.locked-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-energy);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.locked-card .lock-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-energy);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.locked-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.locked-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Validation Transaction Record Table */
.validation-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

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

.transaction-record-box {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.92) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 22, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.transaction-record-header {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.transaction-record-header::before {
  content: '◈';
  color: var(--color-mint);
}

.transaction-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.transaction-table tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.transaction-table tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.transaction-table td {
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.transaction-table td:first-child {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.transaction-table td:last-child {
  text-align: right;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LEGENDARY HERO VISUAL & TELEMETRY ROWS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 94vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 130px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #03070C;
}

.hero-v2-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-v2-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 38%;
  opacity: 0.68;
  filter: saturate(1.2) brightness(0.92) contrast(1.08);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-v2-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  /* Directional vignette: deeper scrim behind center headline, crystal clear in periphery */
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 32%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.72) 0%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.45) 45%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.15) 75%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.3) 0%, transparent 20%, transparent 60%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.85) 88%, #03070C 100%);
}

.hero-v2-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E2E8F0 60%, #94A3B8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.hero-v2-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

/* Row 1: Hero Proof Rail - High-Impact Glass HUD Telemetry */
.hero-proof-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-proof-rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-proof-rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-proof-rail {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.hero-proof-item {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(14, 22, 38, 0.88) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 20, 0.96) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 114px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-proof-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-cyan), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.hero-proof-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.hero-proof-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-proof-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-proof-label .status-micro-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-cyan);
}

.hero-proof-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Row 2: Hero Motion Sequence - Connected Energy Conduit Stepper */
.hero-motion-stepper {
  margin-top: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.9) 0%, rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.hero-motion-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-motion-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

.hero-motion-node {
  background: rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 10px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-motion-node:hover, .hero-motion-node.active {
  background: rgba(22, 34, 56, 0.85);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-motion-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-energy);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-motion-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-motion-super {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-motion-super span {
  color: var(--color-mint);
  margin: 0 8px;
}


/* Section 7: Power Systems Blueprint & Efficiency Visualizer */
.ref-blueprint-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(12, 18, 32, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ref-blueprint-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ref-efficiency-benchmark {
  margin: 22px 0;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 14, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.benchmark-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.benchmark-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.benchmark-label {
  width: 170px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.benchmark-bar-outer {
  flex: 1;
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 5px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.benchmark-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.benchmark-val {
  width: 80px;
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}


/* Section 13: Capital Architecture - 5-Stage Tranche Gate Card */
.capital-tranche-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .capital-tranche-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

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

.tranche-gate-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(14, 20, 34, 0.9) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 22, 0.97) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.tranche-gate-card.current {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
}

.tranche-gate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-energy);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.2);
}

.tranche-gate-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-energy);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tranche-gate-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.tranche-gate-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.tranche-badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}


/* Section 15: Intelligence White Papers with Photographic Backgrounds */
.thesis-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .thesis-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

.thesis-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #060A12;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 310px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.thesis-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.thesis-card-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.32;
  filter: saturate(1.2) brightness(0.72);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.thesis-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.85) 0%, rgba(4, 7, 14, 0.95) 100%);
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.thesis-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.thesis-card:hover .thesis-card-bg img {
  opacity: 0.52;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: saturate(1.35) brightness(0.9);
}

.thesis-card:hover .thesis-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.68) 0%, rgba(4, 7, 14, 0.88) 100%);
}

.thesis-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.thesis-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.thesis-num::before {
  content: '◈';
  color: var(--color-mint);
}

.thesis-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.thesis-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.thesis-action {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  transition: gap 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.thesis-card:hover .thesis-action {
  color: var(--color-mint);
  gap: 12px;
}


/* Section 10: Disruptive Thesis Energetic Mesh & Logic Spine */
#disruptive-thesis {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 10%, rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.09) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 65%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #03070C 0%, #060B14 50%, #03070C 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.thesis-logic-conduit {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.thesis-logic-conduit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 8px;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-cyan) 0%, var(--color-mint) 35%, var(--color-energy) 70%, #818CF8 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
}

.thesis-step-row {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 22, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.thesis-step-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.15);
}

.thesis-step-indicator {
  min-width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-energy);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.25);
}

/* Hide pitch floating control */
.pitch-floating-control {
  display: none !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MAXIMUM HERO TITLE POP (Contrast Halo, Dual-Tier Shadows, Neon Radiant Mint)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-v2-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 20px auto 26px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 980px;
}



.hero-title-line-1 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  display: block;
}

.hero-title-line-2 {
  color: #F8FAFC;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.gradient-text-recoverable {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00F5A0 0%, #06B6D4 55%, #38BDF8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 900;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.55)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4));
  display: inline;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE-WIDE ACCENT COLOR HARMONIZATION (Cyan, Amber, Mint, Indigo)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section 4: Overlooked Energy Asset Accents */
#overlooked-asset .section-header .eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-mint);
  border-color: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.15);
}

.exergy-toggle-btn.active[data-exergy-target="cold"] {
  background: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-mint);
  color: var(--color-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.35);
}

.exergy-toggle-btn.active[data-exergy-target="combustion"] {
  background: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-energy);
  color: var(--color-energy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.35);
}

/* Section 5: Architecture 4-Phase Stepper Color Coding */
.tech-step-btn:nth-child(1).active, .tech-step-btn:nth-child(1):hover {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}
.tech-step-btn:nth-child(1) .tech-step-number {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.tech-step-btn:nth-child(2).active, .tech-step-btn:nth-child(2):hover {
  border-color: #818CF8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.3);
}
.tech-step-btn:nth-child(2) .tech-step-number {
  color: #818CF8;
}

.tech-step-btn:nth-child(3).active, .tech-step-btn:nth-child(3):hover {
  border-color: var(--color-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.3);
}
.tech-step-btn:nth-child(3) .tech-step-number {
  color: var(--color-mint);
}

.tech-step-btn:nth-child(4).active, .tech-step-btn:nth-child(4):hover {
  border-color: var(--color-energy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.3);
}
.tech-step-btn:nth-child(4) .tech-step-number {
  color: var(--color-energy);
}

/* Hotspot Color Accents */
#hotspot-0 .hotspot-dot { background: var(--color-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-cyan); }
#hotspot-1 .hotspot-dot { background: #818CF8; box-shadow: 0 0 12px #818CF8; }
#hotspot-2 .hotspot-dot { background: var(--color-mint); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-mint); }
#hotspot-3 .hotspot-dot { background: var(--color-energy); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-energy); }

/* Section 6: 12 Disciplines Color Accents */
.diff-card:nth-child(1) { --card-accent: var(--color-cyan); }
.diff-card:nth-child(2) { --card-accent: var(--color-energy); }
.diff-card:nth-child(3) { --card-accent: var(--color-mint); }
.diff-card:nth-child(4) { --card-accent: #818CF8; }
.diff-card:nth-child(5) { --card-accent: var(--color-mint); }
.diff-card:nth-child(6) { --card-accent: var(--color-cyan); }
.diff-card:nth-child(7) { --card-accent: var(--color-energy); }
.diff-card:nth-child(8) { --card-accent: #818CF8; }
.diff-card:nth-child(9) { --card-accent: var(--color-mint); }
.diff-card:nth-child(10) { --card-accent: var(--color-energy); }
.diff-card:nth-child(11) { --card-accent: var(--color-mint); }
.diff-card:nth-child(12) { --card-accent: var(--color-energy); }

.diff-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--card-accent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
}

.diff-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--card-accent, var(--color-cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px var(--card-accent, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2));
}

/* Section 8: Priority Application Tab Buttons Accents */
.app-tab-btn[data-app="datacenter"].active {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}
.app-tab-btn[data-app="industrial"].active {
  border-color: var(--color-energy);
  color: var(--color-energy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.35);
}
.app-tab-btn[data-app="mining"].active {
  border-color: var(--color-mint);
  color: var(--color-mint);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.35);
}
.app-tab-btn[data-app="microgrids"].active {
  border-color: #F43F5E;
  color: #F43F5E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
}
.app-tab-btn[data-app="rail"].active {
  border-color: #818CF8;
  color: #818CF8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.35);
}

/* Section 9: Pilot Program Milestone Step Color Coding */
.milestone-step:nth-child(1) .milestone-num { color: var(--color-cyan); border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4); }
.milestone-step:nth-child(2) .milestone-num { color: #818CF8; border-color: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.4); }
.milestone-step:nth-child(3) .milestone-num { color: var(--color-energy); border-color: rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.4); }
.milestone-step:nth-child(4) .milestone-num { color: var(--color-mint); border-color: rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.4); }
.milestone-step:nth-child(5) .milestone-num { color: #10B981; border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4); }

/* Section 14: Leadership Cards Accents */
.leader-card:nth-child(1) {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-cyan);
}
.leader-card:nth-child(2) {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-energy);
}

/* Section 16: Newsroom Asset Cards Color Glows */
.newsroom-asset-item:nth-child(odd) {
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}
.newsroom-asset-item:nth-child(even) {
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.35);
}
.newsroom-asset-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Section 17: Closing Conversion Accents */
.closing-card {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-cyan);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(255, 181, 71, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              rgba(10, 16, 28, 0.95);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   OPTION 2: THE FROSTED GLASS PLINTH / ARCHITECTURAL HUD DECK
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-plinth-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.72) 0%, rgba(4, 7, 14, 0.86) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22),
    0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    0 0 40px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 48px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-plinth-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

/* Pristine top border light sheen */
.hero-plinth-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.8), rgba(0, 245, 160, 0.8), transparent);
}

.plinth-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .plinth-header-strip {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.plinth-hud-spec {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.plinth-hud-spec .hud-mono-tag {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Crisp, Clean, Authoritative Typography Inside Plinth */
.hero-v2-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 12px auto 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-title-line-1 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  display: block;
}

.hero-title-line-2 {
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* Clean, crisp gradient without tacky neon glow */
.gradient-text-recoverable {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00F5A0 0%, #06B6D4 60%, #38BDF8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: inline;
}

.hero-v2-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
}

.hero-v2-cta-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Clearer hero background overlay so machinery is panoramic & cinematic */
.hero-v2-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.25) 0%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.4) 60%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.75) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.2) 0%, transparent 35%, transparent 65%, rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.85) 90%, #03070C 100%);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MONOLITHIC HIGH-PRESTIGE EDITORIAL TYPOGRAPHY
   (Pure Platinum, Zero Smudge, Zero Neon Halo, Diamond-Cut Precision)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 94vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #03070C;
}

.hero-v2-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-v2-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 36%;
  opacity: 0.58;
  filter: saturate(1.15) brightness(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* Natural photographic gradient overlay - clean, balanced, no dark patches */
.hero-v2-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.45) 0%, 
    rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.25) 25%, 
    rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.55) 68%, 
    rgba(3, 7, 12, 0.88) 88%, 
    #03070C 100%);
}

.hero-v2-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Monolithic Editorial Headline */
.hero-v2-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5.6vw, 4.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
  margin: 20px auto 26px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1040px;
}

.hero-title-line-1 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.hero-title-line-2 {
  color: #F8FAFC;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

/* Luxury Platinum to Ice-Cyan Sheen (Crisp, Solid, Zero Neon Glow) */
.hero-highlight-editorial {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E0F2FE 40%, #7DD3FC 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: inline;
}

.hero-v2-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-v2-cta-group {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PURE FULL WHITE HERO HEADLINE WITH SHADOW
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-v2-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin: 20px auto 26px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
  max-width: 1040px;
}