/* ==================================================
   ALEQANT CORPORATE ENTERPRISE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Master Brand Tokens, Modern Layouts, Mega Menu,
   Abstract Ascending Visuals & Responsive Architecture
================================================== */

:root {
  /* ALEQANT Master Brand Tokens */
  --aleqant-midnight: #071624;
  --aleqant-deep-navy: #0A2036;
  --aleqant-navy: #0D2B47;

  --aleqant-blue: #1677D2;
  --aleqant-electric-blue: #2795F5;
  --aleqant-cyan: #18C7D9;

  --aleqant-graphite: #27313B;
  --aleqant-slate: #667586;
  --aleqant-light-slate: #A8B4C1;

  --aleqant-cloud: #F3F7FA;
  --aleqant-soft-white: #F8FAFC;
  --aleqant-white: #FFFFFF;

  --aleqant-success: #18A06F;
  --aleqant-warning: #D28B19;
  --aleqant-error: #C94B4B;

  /* Primary Brand Gradient */
  --aleqant-gradient: linear-gradient(
    110deg,
    #18C7D9 0%,
    #2795F5 42%,
    #1677D2 72%,
    #0D2B47 100%
  );

  --aleqant-gradient-subtle: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.08) 42%,
    rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.08) 100%
  );

  --aleqant-gradient-dark: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    #071624 0%,
    #0A2036 50%,
    #0D2B47 100%
  );

  /* Typography & Sizing */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --container-max: 1240px;

  /* Standardised Solutions Typography Tokens */
  --type-hero-h1-desktop: 48px;
  --type-hero-h1-mobile: 32px;
  --type-hero-h1-weight: 700;

  --type-section-h2-desktop: 36px;
  --type-section-h2-mobile: 28px;
  --type-section-h2-weight: 700;

  --type-subsection-h3-desktop: 26px;
  --type-subsection-h3-mobile: 22px;
  --type-subsection-h3-weight: 600;

  --type-card-heading-desktop: 22px;
  --type-card-heading-mobile: 20px;
  --type-card-heading-weight: 600;

  --type-body-desktop: 16px;
  --type-body-mobile: 16px;
  --type-body-weight: 400;

  --type-intro-desktop: 18px;
  --type-intro-mobile: 17px;
  --type-intro-weight: 400;

  --type-nav-desktop: 15px;
  --type-nav-mobile: 15px;
  --type-nav-weight: 500;

  --type-button-desktop: 15px;
  --type-button-mobile: 15px;
  --type-button-weight: 600;

  --type-footer-heading-desktop: 16px;
  --type-footer-heading-mobile: 16px;
  --type-footer-heading-weight: 600;

  --type-footer-text-desktop: 14px;
  --type-footer-text-mobile: 14px;
  --type-footer-text-weight: 400;

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.10);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.25);
  --shadow-glow-blue: 0 0 35px rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.25);

  /* Transition Standard */
  --transition-fast: 180ms ease;
  --transition-base: 240ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==================================================
   RESET & FOUNDATIONS
================================================== */

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--aleqant-graphite);
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 5.2rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
}

p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--aleqant-graphite);
  font-weight: 450;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--aleqant-cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Accessible Skip Link */
.skip-to-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.skip-to-content:focus {
  top: 20px;
  outline: 2px solid var(--aleqant-cyan);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

img, svg {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: min(calc(100% - 48px), var(--container-max));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

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

.section-alt {
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
}

.section-gradient {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.05), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.05), transparent 45%),
    var(--aleqant-soft-white);
}

.section-dark {
  background: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
}

.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
}

.section-dark p {
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-header.centered {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-label.light {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  max-width: 740px;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ==================================================
   BUTTONS & MICROINTERACTIONS
================================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  border-color: rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  background: rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline,
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline:hover,
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ==================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
================================================== */

.header,
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.04);
  transition: background var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.scrolled,
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.08);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 90px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img,
.aleqant-logo-img {
  width: 240px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Header Navigation Links */
.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 550;
  color: var(--aleqant-graphite);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  background: rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.06);
}

.nav-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg,
.nav-item:focus-within .nav-link svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ==================================================
   SOLUTIONS MEGA MENU
================================================== */

.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width: min(92vw, 1040px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  padding: 32px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 1100;
}

.nav-item:hover .mega-menu,
.nav-item:focus-within .mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.mega-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mega-col-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mega-col-title-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.mega-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-item-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

.mega-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.mega-item:hover {
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
}

.mega-item:hover .mega-item-title {
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
}

.mega-menu-footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mega-menu-footer p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ==================================================
   HERO SECTION (WHITE/LIGHT SURFACE WITH BREATHING ROOM)
================================================== */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 0 120px;
}

.hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Abstract Ascending Lines Geometric Background */
.hero-lines-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 55%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(125deg, transparent 48%, rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.04) 49%, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.06) 50%, transparent 51%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, transparent 68%, rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.04) 69%, rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.05) 70%, transparent 71%);
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  width: fit-content;
}

.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-text {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Network Card Visual */
.hero-visual-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-ecosystem-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.09);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-ecosystem-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
}

.ecosystem-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ecosystem-badge {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
}

.ecosystem-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-success);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ecosystem-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aleqant-success);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--aleqant-success);
}

.ecosystem-hub {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px 14px;
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ecosystem-hub-brand {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ecosystem-hub-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ecosystem-nodes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.node-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--aleqant-soft-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.node-chip:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.node-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient-subtle);
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.node-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  font-weight: 650;
}

.node-info span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
}

/* ==================================================
   CAPABILITY FOUNDATION STRIP (DEEP NAVY ACCENT)
================================================== */

.foundation-strip {
  background: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 28px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.foundation-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.08), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.foundation-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.foundation-headline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.foundation-pillars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.foundation-pillar-item {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.foundation-pillar-item:hover {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.foundation-pillar-dot {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==================================================
   SOLUTIONS SECTION (6 PRIMARY PILLARS)
================================================== */

.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.solution-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.solution-card:focus-visible,
.solution-card:focus-within {
  outline: 2px solid var(--aleqant-cyan);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.solution-card .text-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.solution-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.3);
}

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

.solution-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.solution-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.12);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.solution-card:hover .solution-card-icon {
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.solution-card-num {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.solution-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.solution-card p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.solution-capabilities-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.06);
}

.solution-capabilities-list li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-graphite);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.solution-capabilities-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==================================================
   BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION (CONTROLLED DEEP NAVY SECTION)
================================================== */

.model-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
}

.model-step {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.model-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.model-step-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.12);
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.3);
}

.model-step.highlight .model-step-badge {
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.model-step strong {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.model-step span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.model-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ==================================================
   WHY ALEQANT SECTION (4 PILLARS ON WHITE SURFACE)
================================================== */

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.07);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.35);
}

.why-card-number {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: block;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==================================================
   INDUSTRIES SECTION (SOFT CLOUD SURFACE)
================================================== */

.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.industry-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.07);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.industry-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
}

.industry-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==================================================
   INSIGHTS SECTION
================================================== */

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.insight-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.3);
}

.insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
}

.insight-tag {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.insight-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.insight-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
}

/* ==================================================
   ABOUT SECTION & VALUES
================================================== */

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-text-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.about-block-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-block-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-block-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.value-item {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.07);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.value-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.value-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==================================================
   STRONG CLOSING CTA SECTION (CONTROLLED DEEP NAVY)
================================================== */

.cta-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0;
}

/* Abstract Ascending Sweep Vector */
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.15) 0%, rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.1) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.cta-box h2 {
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cta-box p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  max-width: 660px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ==================================================
   CONTACT SECTION & FORM SYSTEM
================================================== */

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.contact-brand-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
}

.contact-brand-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

.contact-brand-card .tagline {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-brand-card .supporting {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-method-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-method-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
}

.contact-method-info a,
.contact-method-info span {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

.contact-method-info a:hover {
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

.required-star {
  color: var(--aleqant-error);
}

.form-control {
  height: 50px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.15);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

textarea.form-control {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 140px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.2);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
}

.form-checkbox-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.form-checkbox-wrap input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  accent-color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-checkbox-wrap label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  line-height: 1.5;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.visually-hidden-hp {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--aleqant-error) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 75, 75, 0.2) !important;
  background-color: #FFF8F8;
}

.form-checkbox-wrap.is-invalid {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: #FFF8F8;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--aleqant-error);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.form-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-error);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-error-msg,
.form-checkbox-wrap.has-error .form-error-msg {
  display: flex;
}

.btn.is-loading {
  position: relative;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
  cursor: wait;
}

.btn-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-top-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: btn-spin 0.7s linear infinite;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

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

.form-status-alert {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  display: none;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.form-status-alert.success {
  display: block;
  background: #EBF8F2;
  color: #0E6B47;
  border: 1px solid #95DFC2;
}

.form-status-alert.error {
  display: block;
  background: #FDF2F2;
  color: #9C1A1A;
  border: 1px solid #F6B8B8;
}

.form-status-alert .status-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-status-alert .status-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding-top: 6px;
}

/* ==================================================
   ENTERPRISE ALEQANT FOOTER
   Deep Navy / Midnight background, 4-Column Layout,
   Accessible High-Contrast Elements & Bottom Bar
================================================== */

.footer,
.site-footer {
  background: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 88px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-logo-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  width: 220px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.footer-brand-card .footer-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.footer-brand-card .footer-statement {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a:focus {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-email-link {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  word-break: break-all;
}

.footer-email-link:hover,
.footer-email-link:focus {
  color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue) !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 28px 0;
  background: rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.6);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-copyright p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-supporting-phrase {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover,
.footer-legal-links a:focus {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.legal-separator {
  color: #64748B;
  opacity: 0.6;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN & MEDIA QUERIES
================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1140px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-text {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

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

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

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

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }

  .header {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 72px;
  }

  .header-inner {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  .logo-img,
  .brand-logo-img,
  .aleqant-logo-img {
    max-width: 185px;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 220 / 68;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle,
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.15);
    color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: var(--z-dropdown, 1000);
  }

  .nav.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link:focus {
    background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  }

  .mega-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .nav-item.open .mega-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .mega-menu-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .mega-pillar-card {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .nav-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .model-flow {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .model-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: 8px 0;
  }

  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }

  .solutions-grid,
  .why-grid,
  .industries-grid,
  .case-grid,
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  /* Prevent iOS zoom on input focus: lock input font size to 16px */
  .form-control,
  .ds-form-control,
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="email"],
  input[type="tel"],
  select,
  textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .form-checkbox-wrap,
  .ds-checkbox-wrap {
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }

  .footer-links a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
}

/* 430px & 390px Mobile Viewport Refinements */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7.5vw, 2.6rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 6vw, 2.1rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5vw, 1.5rem);
  }

  .hero-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .solution-card,
  .insight-card,
  .ds-card,
  .ds-solution-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .footer-brand-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .footer-brand-card .footer-logo-img {
    max-width: 200px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer-legal-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* 320px & 375px Compact Mobile Viewport Refinements */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 14px;
    padding-right: 14px;
  }

  .header-inner {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .logo-img,
  .brand-logo-img,
  .aleqant-logo-img {
    max-width: 165px;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 220 / 68;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2rem);
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.5vw, 1.75rem);
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }

  .contact-brand-card {
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }
}

/* ==================================================
   ALEQANT REUSABLE SOLUTION PAGE ARCHITECTURE STYLES
   9-Section Enterprise Layout & Component Styling
================================================== */

/* Solution Hero */
.solution-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 100px;
  background: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.solution-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.solution-hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.18) 0%, rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.solution-hero-grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}

.solution-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
}

.breadcrumb-list li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.breadcrumb-list a {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumb-list a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb-list .separator {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.solution-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.3);
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.solution-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-hero-h1-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-hero-h1-weight);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, #18C7D9 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.solution-hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.solution-hero-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-intro-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-intro-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.solution-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Schematic Card */
.solution-schematic-card {
  background: rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.schematic-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.schematic-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.schematic-title {
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.schematic-pillar {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.schematic-body {
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.schematic-core-node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.25), rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.schematic-core-node .node-icon {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.schematic-core-node .node-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
}

.schematic-core-node .node-content span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.schematic-connections {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.schematic-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-soft-white);
  text-align: center;
}

.schematic-connector {
  width: 2px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.schematic-footer-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 2. Business Challenge Section */
.solution-challenge-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-soft-white);
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.challenges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.challenge-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 43, 71, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.challenge-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
}

.challenge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.challenge-number {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.challenge-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-subsection-h3-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-subsection-h3-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.challenge-card-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-body-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-body-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* 3. Capabilities Section */
.solution-capabilities-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.solution-capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.capability-item-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 43, 71, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.capability-item-card:hover {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-color: rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 20px rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

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

.capability-index {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue);
  background: rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.capability-accent-bar {
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.capability-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-card-heading-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-card-heading-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.capability-item-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-body-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-body-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* 4. Typical Solutions Section */
.typical-solutions-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-deep-navy);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.typical-solutions-section .section-title {
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
}

.typical-solutions-section .section-desc {
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
}

.typical-solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.typical-solution-card {
  background: rgba(7, 22, 36, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.typical-solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.typical-solution-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  background: rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.12);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.typical-solution-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-card-heading-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-card-heading-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.typical-solution-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-body-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-body-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.typical-deliverables {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.deliverables-heading {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.deliverables-list {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-soft-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.deliverables-list .check-icon {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* 5. Outcomes Section */
.solution-outcomes-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.solution-outcomes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.outcome-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 43, 71, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.outcome-card:hover {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.outcome-icon-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.15), rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.15));
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.outcome-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-card-heading-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-card-heading-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.outcome-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-body-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-body-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* 6. Delivery Section */
.solution-delivery-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-soft-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.delivery-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.delivery-step-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 43, 71, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.delivery-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.delivery-step-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.delivery-step-number {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue);
}

.delivery-step-line {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--aleqant-gradient);
}

.delivery-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-card-heading-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-card-heading-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.delivery-step-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-body-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-body-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* 7. Insights Section */
.solution-insights-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.solution-insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.insight-preview-card {
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 43, 71, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.insight-preview-card:hover {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.insight-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.insight-card-tag {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.insight-card-time {
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
}

.insight-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-card-heading-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-card-heading-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.insight-title-link {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.insight-title-link:hover {
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.insight-card-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-body-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-body-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.insight-read-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.insight-read-link:hover {
  color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* 8. Cross Recommendations Section */
.cross-rec-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-midnight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.cross-rec-section .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-section-h2-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-section-h2-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cross-rec-section .section-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-intro-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-intro-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cross-rec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.cross-rec-card {
  background: rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cross-rec-card:hover {
  background: rgba(13, 43, 71, 0.9);
  border-color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), var(--shadow-glow);
}

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

.cross-rec-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cross-rec-arrow {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.cross-rec-card:hover .cross-rec-arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.cross-rec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-card-heading-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-card-heading-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.cross-rec-reason {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-body-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-body-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* 9. Contact CTA Section */
.solution-cta-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.solution-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aleqant-midnight) 0%, var(--aleqant-deep-navy) 60%, var(--aleqant-navy) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.solution-cta-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.solution-cta-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.solution-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-section-h2-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-section-h2-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.solution-cta-copy {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-intro-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-intro-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.solution-cta-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
}

.cta-contact-item strong {
  color: var(--aleqant-soft-white);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.cta-contact-item a {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cta-contact-item a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.solution-cta-form-container {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.solution-enquiry-form .form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-subsection-h3-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-subsection-h3-weight);
  color: var(--aleqant-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.solution-enquiry-form .form-subtext {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-slate);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.solution-enquiry-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.solution-enquiry-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.solution-enquiry-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aleqant-graphite);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.solution-enquiry-form input,
.solution-enquiry-form select,
.solution-enquiry-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 43, 71, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-graphite);
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.solution-enquiry-form input:focus,
.solution-enquiry-form select:focus,
.solution-enquiry-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--aleqant-electric-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(39, 149, 245, 0.15);
}

.solution-enquiry-form .btn-block {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ==================================================
   THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INSIGHT ARTICLE STYLES
================================================== */
.article-page {
  background: var(--aleqant-cloud);
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

/* Article Hero */
.article-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aleqant-midnight) 0%, var(--aleqant-deep-navy) 60%, var(--aleqant-navy) 100%);
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 140px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 500px;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-hero-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.article-breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.article-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
}

.article-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.article-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb-separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.article-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Category Badge */
.article-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.35);
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Article Titles */
.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.article-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Meta Bar */
.article-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
}

.article-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.article-meta-icon {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
}

.article-meta-separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Article Content Layout */
.article-content-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.article-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Key Takeaways Card */
.article-takeaways-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--aleqant-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.04);
}

.takeaways-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.takeaways-icon {
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.takeaways-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.takeaways-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.takeaways-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight);
}

.takeaways-check {
  color: var(--aleqant-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Structured Article Sections */
.article-section-block {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.article-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.article-paragraphs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.article-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #273849;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Callout Quote */
.article-callout {
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 119, 210, 0.05) 0%, rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.06) 100%);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--aleqant-cyan);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.callout-quote {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--aleqant-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Solution Implementation Banner */
.article-solution-banner {
  margin-top: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aleqant-midnight) 0%, var(--aleqant-deep-navy) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.solution-banner-left {
  flex: 1;
}

.solution-banner-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.solution-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.solution-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--aleqant-light-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.solution-banner-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.solution-banner-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Article Consultation CTA Section */
.article-cta-section {
  background: var(--aleqant-white);
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 32, 54, 0.08);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.article-cta-section .solution-cta-card {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Left Column Heading & Copy: High-Contrast White against Dark Blue Backdrop */
.article-cta-section .cta-eyebrow,
.article-cta-section .solution-cta-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-cta-section .cta-heading,
.article-cta-section .solution-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-section-h2-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-section-h2-weight);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.article-cta-section .cta-copy,
.article-cta-section .solution-cta-copy {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--type-intro-desktop);
  font-weight: var(--type-intro-weight);
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.article-cta-section .cta-benefits-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.article-cta-section .cta-benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.article-cta-section .cta-benefit-item span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.article-cta-section .cta-benefit-check {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Right Column Contact Form: White Text against Dark Blue Backdrop */
.article-cta-section .solution-enquiry-form,
.article-cta-section .cta-form-col {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.article-cta-section .solution-enquiry-form label,
.article-cta-section .form-group label,
.article-cta-section label {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.article-cta-section .required-star {
  color: #FF6B6B !important;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.article-cta-section .form-control,
.article-cta-section .solution-enquiry-form input,
.article-cta-section .solution-enquiry-form textarea {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--aleqant-midnight) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-cta-section .form-control:focus,
.article-cta-section .solution-enquiry-form input:focus,
.article-cta-section .solution-enquiry-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--aleqant-cyan) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(24, 199, 217, 0.35) !important;
}

.article-cta-section .form-control::placeholder,
.article-cta-section .solution-enquiry-form input::placeholder,
.article-cta-section .solution-enquiry-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #718096 !important;
}

.article-cta-section .form-checkbox-wrap {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.article-cta-section .form-checkbox-wrap label,
.article-cta-section .form-checkbox-wrap span,
.article-cta-section .checkbox-label,
.article-cta-section .checkbox-label span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.article-cta-section .form-checkbox-wrap a,
.article-cta-section .checkbox-label a {
  color: var(--aleqant-cyan) !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-cta-section .form-checkbox-wrap a:hover,
.article-cta-section .checkbox-label a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.article-cta-section .form-error-msg {
  color: #FF8E8E !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-cta-section .form-status {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.article-cta-section .form-status.success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.article-cta-section .form-status.error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .article-hero {
    padding: 120px 0 44px;
  }

  .article-solution-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }

  .solution-banner-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .article-takeaways-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* Responsive Rules for Solution Pages */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .solution-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

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

  .challenges-grid,
  .typical-solutions-grid,
  .delivery-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .solution-cta-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 28px;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .solution-hero {
    padding: 100px 0 50px;
  }

  .solution-hero-title {
    font-size: var(--type-hero-h1-mobile);
  }

  .section-title,
  .solution-cta-heading {
    font-size: var(--type-section-h2-mobile);
  }

  .challenge-card-title,
  .solution-enquiry-form .form-title {
    font-size: var(--type-subsection-h3-mobile);
  }

  .capability-item-title,
  .typical-solution-title,
  .outcome-card-title,
  .insight-card-title,
  .cross-rec-title {
    font-size: var(--type-card-heading-mobile);
  }

  .solution-hero-desc,
  .section-desc,
  .solution-cta-copy {
    font-size: var(--type-intro-mobile);
  }

  .solution-capabilities-grid,
  .solution-outcomes-grid,
  .solution-insights-grid,
  .cross-rec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .solution-cta-card {
    padding: 28px 18px;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .solution-cta-form-container {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .solution-enquiry-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .solution-enquiry-form input,
  .solution-enquiry-form select,
  .solution-enquiry-form textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .solution-hero {
    padding: 88px 0 40px;
  }

  .solution-cta-card {
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }

  .solution-cta-form-container {
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Compliance */
@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;
  }

  .hero-canvas {
    display: none;
  }
}