/*
Theme Name: Astra Child - DiscoveryTechLab VERIDEX
Theme URI: https://discoverytechlab.com/
Description: Custom Astra Child Theme for DiscoveryTechLab VERIDEX Air-Gapped eDiscovery Platform.
Author: DiscoveryTechLab Engineering Team
Author URI: https://discoverytechlab.com/
Template: astra
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: astra-child-dtl
*/

/*
 Theme Name:   Astra Child - DiscoveryTechLab VERIDEX
 Theme URI:    https://discoverytechlab.com/
 Description:  Custom Astra Child Theme for VERIDEX eDiscovery Platform
 Author:       DiscoveryTechLab Engineering Team
 Template:     astra
 Version:      1.0.0
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   DiscoveryTechLab — Complete Design System & Stylesheet
   Confirmed Tokens, Typography, Layout & Interactive States
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette (Section 2 - Confirmed Exact Hex Values) */
  --navy: #0B2545;
  --navy-2: #123163;
  --teal: #12ADA8;
  --teal-dark: #0C8B87;
  --text: #2B2B2B;
  --gray: #6B7280;
  --bg-light: #F5F7FA;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --border: #E6E9EF;

  /* Layout & Spacing (Section 1 & 16) */
  --radius: 14px;
  /* Confirmed 14px border radius for cards & images */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --maxw: 1440px;
  --section-pad-desktop: 80px;
  --section-pad-tablet: 60px;
  --section-pad-mobile: 40px;

  /* Shadows & Transitions */
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
  --shadow-hover: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.10);
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--teal) var(--bg-light);
}

/* Custom Browser Scrollbar Styling */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
}


body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.8;
  /* Roomier 1.8 line-height per Section 3 */
}

/* Skip Navigation Link (A11Y-05 / WCAG 2.4.1) */
.dtl-skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 16px;
  background: #0B2545;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  z-index: 99999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.dtl-skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
  outline: 3px solid #12ADA8;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Comprehensive Typography & Form Element Inheritance Resets */
button,
input,
select,
textarea,
optgroup {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Input Placeholder Typography & Color Inheritance */
::placeholder,
::-webkit-input-placeholder,
::-moz-placeholder,
:-ms-input-placeholder {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

/* Monospace Code & Structural Typography Inheritance */
code,
kbd,
samp,
pre {
  font-family: SFMono-Regular, Consolas, Monaco, "Liberation Mono", "Lucida Console", monospace;
  font-size: 0.92em;
}

/* Table & Fieldset Typography Inheritance */
table,
th,
td,
caption,
fieldset,
legend {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Container & WordPress / Astra / Elementor Inheritance Normalization */
.entry-content,
.widget,
.ast-container,
.elementor-widget-container {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

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

/* Global Container: Centered layout wrapper — 1320px max-width with 24px horizontal padding.
   Applies universally to all pages (Home, VERIDEX, Category, About, etc.).
   ASTRA-01 NOTE: These scoped selectors are retained as reinforcement for WordPress/Astra/Elementor
   environments where Astra's .ast-container may conflict. The global rule handles all standalone pages. */
.container,
body.tools-archive-page .container,
body.blog-archive-page .container,
body.single-post-page .container,
body.page-veridex .container,
.single-post-container,
.about-main-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: var(--maxw) !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 24px !important;
  padding-right: 24px !important;
}

/* Eyebrow / Label Text (Section 3) */
.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

/* Sections */
.section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-desktop) 0;
}

.section.tight {
  padding: var(--section-pad-tablet) 0;
}

.section.light {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-head p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
}

.btn.solid {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn.solid:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  border-color: var(--teal-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Sticky Navigation (Section 1 & 4)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ASTRA-02: Scoped to this page's body class to prevent conflicting with Astra's own
   sticky header (z-index: 9999) and its Customizer-controlled header styles on all other pages.
   In WordPress + Astra, this header is replaced by the Astra header component. */
body.tools-archive-page header.site-header,
body.page-veridex header.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97); /* Solid fallback */
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(10px)) {
  body.tools-archive-page header.site-header,
  body.page-veridex header.site-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.logo .mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.32);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo:hover .mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy));
}

.logo .brand-text {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.logo .brand-hl {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

nav.main-nav > ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 34px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Main Header Search Bar */
.header-search {
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.header-search .search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  max-width: 220px;
}

.header-search .search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2) !important;
  max-width: 200px !important;
  width: 200px !important;
}

.header-search input {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.header-search button {
  border: none;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-search button:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
}

nav.main-nav > ul > li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

nav.main-nav a {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 7px 14px !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

nav.main-nav a:hover,
nav.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  border-bottom-color: var(--teal);
  background: transparent;
}

/* Fix C-05: Removed duplicate header.site-header declaration (was identical to lines 207-224).
   Megamenu Navigation Enhancements continue below. */

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu {
  position: relative !important;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover>a,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered>a,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open>a {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1) !important;
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border-bottom-color: transparent !important;
}

nav.main-nav a .caret {
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: -1px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover>a .caret,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered>a .caret,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open>a .caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.megamenu-panel {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
  padding: 20px 28px 28px;
  z-index: 1200;
  max-height: 75vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

/* Simple Dropdown Menu Styling */
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown,
.site-header nav.main-nav > ul > li.has-dropdown {
  position: relative !important;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown:hover > a,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.is-hovered > a,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.open > a {
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown:hover > a .caret,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.is-hovered > a .caret,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.open > a .caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
}

/* Fix REC-07: !important is intentional here to override Astra/WordPress default nav UL styles
   which apply list-style, margin, padding globally. These !important guards prevent
   Astra theme stylesheet specificity from breaking the dropdown layout.
   This is the minimum required set; non-layout properties use standard specificity below. */
.dropdown-menu,
ul.dropdown-menu {
  display: none !important;        /* Must override Astra's default flex/block nav display */
  flex-direction: column !important;
  position: absolute !important;   /* Must escape Astra's position:relative nav containers */
  top: calc(100% + 4px) !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  min-width: 175px !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15) !important;
  padding: 6px 0 !important;       /* Must override Astra's ul padding */
  margin: 0 !important;            /* Must override Astra's ul margin */
  list-style: none !important;     /* Must override Astra's list-style */
  z-index: 1250 !important;
}

.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.is-hovered > .dropdown-menu,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  color: #0B2545 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) !important;
  color: #0C8B87 !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}


/* Invisible hover bridge connecting trigger link to megamenu panel */
.megamenu-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -25px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 1300;
}



.megamenu-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.megamenu-top-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.megamenu-top-badge {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.megamenu-panel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.megamenu-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.megamenu-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover .megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered .megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open .megamenu-panel {
  display: block;
}

.megamenu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px 16px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.megamenu-cat {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.megamenu-cat:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.megamenu-cat-title {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.megamenu-links {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 3px !important;
}

.megamenu-links li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.megamenu-links a {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  padding: 3px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.megamenu-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1) !important;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Section 5)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  padding: 110px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 58px;
  /* Confirmed 58px desktop per Section 3 */
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero .lead {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Topic Label Strip (Section 5 Deviation) */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 40px 0 90px;
}

.trust-strip .label {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.trust-logos span {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
}

.trust-logos span:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "·";
  position: absolute;
  right: -26px;
  color: var(--gray);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature Cards (3-Column) (Section 1 & 6)
   ========================================================================== */
.cards-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 44px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.feature-card .icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15), rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.feature-card p,
.page-content .feature-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.feature-card .link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.feature-card:hover .link {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Tabbed Feature Section (Section 7)
   ========================================================================== */
.tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.tabs-nav button {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.tabs-nav button:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.tabs-nav button.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
}

.tab-panel {
  display: none;
}

.tab-panel.active {
  display: grid;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }

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

.tab-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 36px 44px;
}

.tab-item {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.tab-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.tab-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.tab-item p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Audience Cards Section (Section 8)
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.audience-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 250px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 28px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.audience-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45), transparent 65%);
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

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

.audience-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.audience-card .txt {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.audience-card h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.audience-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editor Quote Block (Section 10)
   ========================================================================== */
.quote-block {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-block p {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.quote-block .who {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Counter Band (Section 11)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 64px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15), transparent 70%);
}

.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stat .num {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat .lbl {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   eDiscovery Lifecycle Section (EDRM Interactive Workflow - Enterprise SaaS Polish)
   ========================================================================== */
.ediscovery-lifecycle-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071B38 0%, #0B2345 50%, #0F2D50 100%);
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(180deg, #071B38 0%, #0B2345 50%, #0F2D50 100%);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 100% 100%;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 64px 0 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.20);
}

.lifecycle-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.12) 0%, rgba(7, 27, 56, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ediscovery-lifecycle-section .badge-pill-glow {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.14);
  color: #48E5E0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ediscovery-lifecycle-section .title-gradient {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF;
  background: none;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.ediscovery-lifecycle-section .title-gradient .highlight-teal {
  color: #48E5E0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ediscovery-lifecycle-section .section-lead-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Glowing Workflow Connector Line with Pulse Flow */
.timeline-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 62px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  left: calc(100% / 14);
  right: calc(100% / 14);
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.35);
  opacity: 0.8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.4);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.3) 0%, rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.9) 50%, rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.3) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: pulseFlow 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 0%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0%;
  }
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #48E5E0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.85);
  z-index: 2;
}

.dot-1 {
  left: 14.28%;
}

.dot-2 {
  left: 28.57%;
}

.dot-3 {
  left: 42.85%;
}

.dot-4 {
  left: 57.14%;
}

.dot-5 {
  left: 71.42%;
}

.dot-6 {
  left: 85.71%;
}

/* 7 Lifecycle Stages Grid */
.lifecycle-stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lifecycle-stage-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 195px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 38, 70, 0.75), rgba(9, 25, 48, 0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.stage-card-alt-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 38, 70, 0.85), rgba(9, 25, 48, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stage-card-alt-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08), rgba(9, 25, 48, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.25);
}

.stage-number-badge {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #48E5E0;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.stage-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #071931;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #48E5E0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.stage-phase-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lifecycle-stage-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  min-height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.lifecycle-stage-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover & Focus Animations */
.lifecycle-stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22), 0 0 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.lifecycle-stage-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #48E5E0;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.lifecycle-stage-card:hover .stage-icon-wrap {
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
}

/* Premium Information Box */
.lifecycle-geo-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.geo-note-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA Row Below Workflow */
.lifecycle-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #48E5E0;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  color: #071931;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta svg {
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.geo-note-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer (Section 13 & 20/21 Requirements - Darker Distinct #061A33)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   Footer (Section 13 & 20/21 Requirements - Enterprise SaaS Polish)
   ========================================================================== */
footer.site-footer {
  background: #061A33;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 32px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.20);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

footer.site-footer .container {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

footer.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.06) 0%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* SECTION 1: Full-Width Newsletter CTA (Flexible Left / Right) */
.footer-newsletter {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.newsletter-content {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.newsletter-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.newsletter-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.newsletter-action {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.btn-subscribe {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
  background: #0C8B87;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45);
}

.newsletter-trust-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.newsletter-trust-note svg {
  color: #12ADA8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* SECTION 2: Responsive 4-Column Grid (36% | 21% | 21% | 22%) */
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 36% 21% 21% 22%;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo .brand-text {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo .brand-hl {
  color: #48E5E0 !important;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo .mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45)) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.footer-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  max-width: 350px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.footer-founder-info {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 350px;
}

.founder-label {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #48E5E0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
  display: block;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #12ADA8;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* SECTION 3: SEO Popular Topics Row */
.footer-seo {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 12px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.seo-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.seo-links-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.seo-links-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.seo-links-list a:hover {
  color: #48E5E0;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.3);
}

.seo-links-list .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* SECTION 4: Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-bottom .copyright {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.trust-badge-bar {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.trust-badge-bar .sep {
  color: #12ADA8;
  margin: 0 6px;
}

.trust-badge-bar {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.trust-badge-bar .sep {
  color: #12ADA8;
  margin: 0 6px;
}

.footer-bottom .legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #48E5E0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.3);
}

.footer-bottom .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Listing & Filtering (Section 14 & 20)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-head {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
}

.page-head h1 {
  font-size: 46px;
}

.page-head p {
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 20px 0 60px;
}

.filter-bar button {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  padding: 9.5px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.filter-bar button:hover {
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8;
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
}

.filter-bar button.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545, #12ADA8);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Flagship SaaS Product Showcase — Featured Legal AI & eDiscovery Tools
   Inspired by Relativity, Everlaw, OpenAI, Notion & Vanta Design Systems
   ========================================================================== */
.saas-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F0FDFA 45%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.relative-z {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Animated Orbs & Grid Overlay */
.saas-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.saas-bg-glow.glow-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  animation: floatGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.saas-bg-glow.glow-2 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15), rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08));
  animation: floatGlow 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.saas-bg-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes floatGlow {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* Header Styling */
.section-head.centered {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.badge-pill-glow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.28);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.badge-pill-glow .pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--teal);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.title-gradient {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 60%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-lead-desc {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* SaaS Grid & Card Components */
.saas-grid,
.featured-tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.tool-card.saas {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  padding: 28px 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.03);
}

/* Flagship Cards Highlight */
.tool-card.saas.flagship {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDFA 100%);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
}

.tool-card.saas.flagship::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), #00D2C8, var(--navy));
}

.flagship-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: -32px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), var(--navy));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.tool-card.saas:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.16), 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
}

.tool-card-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.tool-icon-saas {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.14), rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06));
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tool-card.saas:hover .tool-icon-saas {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy));
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.32);
}

/* Category Tags */
.tool-cat-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.tool-cat-tag.ai-legal {
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: #E6FFFA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 139, 135, 0.25);
}

.tool-cat-tag.privacy {
  color: #7C3AED;
  background: #F3E8FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
}

.tool-cat-tag.ediscovery {
  color: #0284C7;
  background: #E0F2FE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
}

.tool-cat-tag.investigation {
  color: #059669;
  background: #D1FAE5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22);
}

.tool-cat-tag.compliance {
  color: #D97706;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.tool-card-content h3 {
  font-size: 18.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.tool-card.saas:hover .tool-card-content h3 {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.tool-card-content p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Visual Metric Row */
.tool-metrics-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tool-metrics-row span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA Launch Button */
.btn-launch-saas {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-launch-saas svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, stroke 0.25s ease;
  stroke: var(--teal);
}

.tool-card.saas:hover .btn-launch-saas,
.btn-launch-saas:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.tool-card.saas:hover .btn-launch-saas svg,
.btn-launch-saas:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  stroke: var(--white);
}

/* Section-Wide CTA Banner */
.saas-cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #123163 60%, #0C8B87 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 54px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.22);
}

.saas-cta-glow-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.saas-cta-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #A2E8F6;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.saas-cta-content h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.saas-cta-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.saas-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn.lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.btn.glow {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
}

.btn.outline.white {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn.outline.white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .saas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .saas-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }

  .saas-cta-content p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .saas-cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

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

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

/* Tools Directory Grid */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tool-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.tool-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
}

.tool-card-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tool-cat-badge {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: #F0FDFA;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

.tool-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tool-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.tool-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.tool-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.tool-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

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

.post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.post-thumb {
  height: 210px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-meta .cat {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.post-meta .author {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.post-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card p.summary {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.post-card .rm {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.post-card:hover .rm {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.pagination a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.pagination a:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--bg-accent, #f8fafc);
}

.pagination a.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.pagination .pagination-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Blog Post Article Template (Section 15)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   Single Blog Post Article Header Styling (Enhanced Title & Meta Formatting)
   ========================================================================== */
.single-post-header {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1040px !important;
  margin: 28px auto 36px auto !important;
  padding: 36px 28px 32px 28px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.single-post-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.single-post-header > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Category Pill Badge */
.cat-tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6FFFA 0%, #CCFBF1 100%) !important;
  color: #0C8B87 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  padding: 6px 20px !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.cat-tag:hover {
  background: #CCFBF1 !important;
  border-color: #0C8B87 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Single Post Main Headline Title */
.single-post-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw + 0.4rem, 2.75rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.28 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  margin: 14px auto 22px auto !important;
  max-width: 920px !important;
  text-wrap: balance;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Single Post Meta Container */
.single-post-meta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
}

/* Hide raw inline pipe spans '|' */
.single-post-meta > span[style*="CBD5E1"] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Styling for post meta items */
.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]) {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* Date Icon (Span 1) */
.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):nth-of-type(1)::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='15' height='15' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230C8B87' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect x='3' y='4' width='18' height='18' rx='2' ry='2'%3E%3C/rect%3E%3Cline x1='16' y1='2' x2='16' y2='6'%3E%3C/line%3E%3Cline x1='8' y1='2' x2='8' y2='6'%3E%3C/line%3E%3Cline x1='3' y1='10' x2='21' y2='10'%3E%3C/line%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: contain;
}

/* Author Icon (Span 3) */
.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):nth-of-type(3)::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='15' height='15' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230C8B87' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2'%3E%3C/path%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='7' r='4'%3E%3C/circle%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: contain;
}

/* Read Time Icon (Span 5) */
.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):nth-of-type(5)::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='15' height='15' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230C8B87' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='12' r='10'%3E%3C/circle%3E%3Cpolyline points='12 6 12 12 16 14'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: contain;
}

.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "•";
  margin-left: 14px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.single-post-meta strong {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .single-post-header {
    margin: 16px auto 24px auto !important;
    padding: 24px 16px 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .single-post-header h1 {
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    margin: 10px auto 16px auto !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  .single-post-meta {
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
  .single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):not(:last-child)::after {
    margin-left: 8px !important;
  }
}

.single-post-hero-img {
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 520px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.single-post-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-content {
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text);
}

.article-lead {
  font-size: 19.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-light);
}


.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.article-content>p {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 24px 24px;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 17px;
}

.article-content>ul>li,
.article-content>ol>li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: justify;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Left-accented in-article related callout box (Section 15) */
.article-callout {
  margin: 40px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.article-callout .callout-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.article-callout a {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.article-callout a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.article-footer-nav {
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 60px auto 40px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.back-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Article Share Box & Brand Color Hover Buttons */
.article-share-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.share-label {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.share-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.share-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.share-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
}

.share-btn.linkedin:hover {
  background: #0A66C2;
  border-color: #0A66C2;
}

.share-btn.twitter:hover {
  background: #000000;
  border-color: #000000;
}

.share-btn.whatsapp:hover {
  background: #25D366;
  border-color: #25D366;
}

.share-btn.facebook:hover {
  background: #1877F2;
  border-color: #1877F2;
}

.share-btn.instagram:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
  border-color: #dc2743;
}

.related-posts-section {
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Static Pages (About, Contact, Privacy, Terms, Disclaimer - Section 17)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-content {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 0 80px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.page-content>p,
.page-content>ul>li,
.page-content>ol>li,
.page-content>div:not(.cards-3):not(.feature-card):not(.contact-layout) p,
.page-content>div:not(.cards-3):not(.feature-card):not(.contact-layout) li {
  text-align: justify;
}

.page-content h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
}

.page-content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
}

/* Contact Page Form & Layout */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 50px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 40px auto 90px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.contact-item {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-item span {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.form-box {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--white);
}

.privacy-reassurance {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints (Section 16 - Confirmed at 980px and 640px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 980px) {

  .cards-3,
  .tab-grid,
  .footer-top,
  .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  nav.main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  nav.main-nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu,
  nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }

  .dropdown-menu,
  ul.dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 8px 0 8px 12px !important;
  }

  .megamenu-panel {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 16px 0;
    max-height: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-top: none;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .megamenu-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 46px;
  }

  .single-post-header h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
    /* Confirmed ~40px mobile per Section 3 */
  }

  .cards-3,
  .tab-grid,
  .audience-grid,
  .post-grid,
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .section {
    padding: var(--section-pad-mobile) 0;
  }

  .trust-logos {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .trust-logos span:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .single-post-header h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .form-box,
  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SaaS & LegalTech Hero Section — Modern Two-Column Layout & Visual Mockup
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   Enterprise LegalTech & SaaS Hero Section — Final Optimized System
   Colors: Primary Navy #0F2D52, Primary Teal #1FB5B3, Secondary Teal #4FD1C5, Light #F7FAFC
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   Enterprise LegalTech Hero Section — Final UX & Visual Hierarchy Balance
   Colors: Primary Navy #0F2D52, Primary Teal #1FB5B3, Secondary Teal #4FD1C5, Light #F7FAFC
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-enterprise-section {
  position: relative;
  /* Dark slate gradient matching v-product-hero */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  padding: 32px 0 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Ecosystem Dashboard Specific Tags & Tool Metrics */
.top-tool-card {
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.icon-cyan-glow {
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.2);
  color: #22D3EE;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
}

.fill-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22D3EE, #1FB5B3);
}

.tool-status-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
}

.card-metrics-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.metric-status-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.tag-warning {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #FBBF24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.tag-info {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  color: #60A5FA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.tag-teal {
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.18);
  color: #4FD1C5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
}

.tag-purple {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18);
  color: #C084FC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}

.tag-amber {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #FBBF24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.tag-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  color: #60A5FA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.tag-red {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18);
  color: #F87171;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

.metric-value-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.mini-progress-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.mini-bar {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mini-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: #1FB5B3;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.small-pii-panel {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}

.pii-panel-body {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F87171;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.badge-red-pulse {
  font-size: 10px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #FCA5A5;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Background Atmosphere & Mesh */
.hero-ent-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 1;
}

.glow-teal-primary {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.35) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0) 70%);
  top: -90px;
  right: -30px;
  animation: heroPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.glow-teal-secondary {
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 209, 197, 0.22) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0) 70%);
  bottom: -130px;
  left: -90px;
}

.hero-ent-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-enterprise-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Two-Column Enterprise Grid — Rebalanced Optical Alignment & Ratio */
.hero-ent-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column Styling — Visually Balanced & Center-Aligned Product Hero Layout */
.hero-ent-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  align-self: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-ent-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.18) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.5) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79, 209, 197, 0.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #4FD1C5;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-ent-badge:hover {
  border-color: #1FB5B3;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.badge-icon {
  font-size: 13px;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-ent-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-ent-accent {
  color: #1FB5B3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22D3EE 0%, #1FB5B3 50%, #4FD1C5 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.2));
}

.hero-ent-subtitle {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-value-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-val-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 35, 64, 0.7);
  color: #4FD1C5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.32);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-val-badge svg {
  color: #1FB5B3;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-val-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.22);
  border-color: #4FD1C5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.35);
}

.hero-val-badge:hover svg {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* CTAs & Trust Block */
.hero-ent-cta-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-ent-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-ent-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1FB5B3 0%, #179391 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-ent-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.55);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-ent-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-ent-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-trust-statement-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-statement-text {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Trusted Topics — Content Pillars Navigation Showcase */
.hero-integrated-topics {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-integrated-topics::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 160px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #4FD1C5 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.topics-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #4FD1C5;
  text-align: center;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.topics-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22D3EE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22D3EE;
}

.topics-cards-showcase {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

.topics-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
}

.topic-pillar-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
  background: rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.topic-pillar-card:hover {
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.24);
  border-color: #4FD1C5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.35);
}

.topic-icon-wrap {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.topic-pillar-card:hover .topic-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.45);
  border-color: #4FD1C5;
}

.pillar-icon {
  color: #4FD1C5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.topic-pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cat-count-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4FD1C5;
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.22);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.topic-pillar-card:hover .cat-count-badge {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.4);
  border-color: #4FD1C5;
}

/* Right Column Showcase Visual Graphic Frame (Clean White & Teal Enterprise Theme) */
.hero-ent-visual {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  margin: auto 0;
}

.dashboard-mockup-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-ent-visual:hover .dashboard-mockup-wrapper {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotateX(1.5deg) rotateY(-1.5deg);
}

.app-ui-mockup-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.28), 0 0 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Light Sheen Shimmer Overlay on Frame Hover */
.app-ui-mockup-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: left 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-ent-visual:hover .app-ui-mockup-frame {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.42), 0 0 45px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.hero-ent-visual:hover .app-ui-mockup-frame::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.app-ui-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.app-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.app-brand-logo img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 300px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-ent-visual:hover .app-brand-logo img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.app-ui-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.airgap-status-pill {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #047857;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.airgap-status-pill:hover {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  border-color: #6EE7B7;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.status-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
  animation: pulseGreenDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreenDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.mockup-module-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.module-tab-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.module-tab-item:hover {
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.14);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
}

.module-tab-item.active {
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
}

.tab-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dot-hold { background: #12ADA8; }
.dot-analyzer { background: #3B82F6; }
.dot-review { background: #8B5CF6; }
.dot-trial { background: #F59E0B; }

.app-ui-main {
  padding: 16px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Featured Hero Product Card */
.preview-hero-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.preview-hero-card:hover {
  border-color: #0C8B87;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.preview-hero-card:hover .p-bar-fill {
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.6);
}

.p-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.p-card-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.p-card-icon.icon-teal {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.p-card-icon.icon-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  color: #2563EB;
}

.p-card-icon.icon-purple {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
  color: #7C3AED;
}

.p-card-icon.icon-amber {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #D97706;
}

.p-card-titles {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.p-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.p-sub {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #64748B;
}

.p-badge-defensible {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.p-card-body {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.p-status-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.p-stat-val {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.p-bar-track {
  height: 5px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.p-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12ADA8, #0C8B87);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* 2-Column Performance Subgrid */
.preview-subgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

.preview-mini-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.preview-mini-card:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.mini-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mini-card-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B2545;
}

.mini-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.mini-tag {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.mini-tag.tag-blue {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.mini-tag.tag-purple {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #7C3AED;
  border: 1px solid #DDD6FE;
}

.mini-tag.tag-amber {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.mini-tag.tag-teal {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  color: #0C8B87;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.mini-meta {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Bottom Security Assurance Banner */
.preview-security-banner {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-left: 4px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.preview-security-banner:hover {
  border-left-color: #0C8B87;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sec-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.sec-shield-tag {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: #D1FAE5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 9px;
}mns: 1fr;
  }
}

.mockup-ent-body {
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.glass-ent-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.glass-ent-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.ai-copilot-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.5) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-ent-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .hero-ent-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 34px);
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-ent-subtitle {
    max-width: 600px;
  }

  .hero-ent-content {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-value-badges,
  .hero-ent-cta-group,
  .hero-trust-statement-bar,
  .seo-ent-pills,
  .hero-integrated-topics {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .topics-cards-showcase {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-enterprise-section {
    padding: 24px 0 24px;
  }

  .hero-ent-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .hero-ent-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hero-value-badges {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-val-badge {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}


.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Floating Animations */
.float-anim-1 {
  animation: heroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-anim-2 {
  animation: heroFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.float-anim-3 {
  animation: heroFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes heroFloat {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

@keyframes heroPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
}

@keyframes pulseDot {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
}

/* Card Specific Interiors */
.ai-assistant-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) 0%, rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.4) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-head-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ai-sparkle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #00D2FF 100%);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.card-sub {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.pill-accuracy {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #A2E8F6;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.card-prompt-preview {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.prompt-query {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  font-style: italic;
}

.progress-bar-container {
  height: 5px;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 82%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12ADA8, #00D2FF);
  border-radius: 10px;
  animation: progressPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes progressPulse {
  0% {
    width: 75%;
  }

  100% {
    width: 92%;
  }
}

.prompt-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.highlight-stat {
  color: #F87171;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Subgrid Layout inside Mockup */
.mockup-subgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.card-icon-small {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.icon-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  color: #60A5FA;
}

.icon-teal {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  color: #2DD4BF;
}

.icon-purple {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
  color: #C084FC;
}

.icon-green {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
  color: #4ADE80;
}

.card-mini-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.analysis-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.badge-warning {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #FCA5A5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

.badge-success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
  color: #86EFAC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.clause-match-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.match-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.bar-bg {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Timeline Cards */
.timeline-nodes {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.t-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.t-blue {
  background: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #60A5FA;
}

.t-teal {
  background: #2DD4BF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #2DD4BF;
}

.t-time {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-family: monospace;
}

.t-desc {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Bottom Row */
.mockup-bottom-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mini-graph-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.graph-node {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 7px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.node-alert {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #FECACA;
}

.graph-line {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5));
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.compliance-status {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.status-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.status-light-green {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ADE80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #4ADE80;
}

.compliance-score {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4ADE80;
}

/* Social Proof Band Styling */
.social-proof-saas-band {
  background: #061120;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.social-proof-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proof-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #12ADA8;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.proof-topics-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proof-topic-chip {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.proof-topic-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for SaaS Hero */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-saas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

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

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

  .hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-trust-signals {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-seo-block {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .seo-links-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6: Core LegalTech Category Hubs (3-Card Showcase Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.category-hubs-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.cards-3.category-hubs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.feature-card.hub-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.1), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
}

.hub-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hub-card .icon-container {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover .icon-container {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hub-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.hub-card p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.card-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  width: 100%;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover .card-cta-link {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-top-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

.card-cta-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover .card-cta-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cards-3.category-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cards-3.category-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .feature-card.hub-card {
    padding: 26px 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-saas-section {
    padding: 70px 0 60px;
  }

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

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .hero-trust-signals {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .mockup-subgrid,
  .mockup-bottom-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .social-proof-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 7: What We Write About — Enterprise LegalTech Topic Hub
   ========================================================================== */
.topic-directory-section {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  padding: 95px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E6E9EF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E6E9EF;
}

/* Tabs Navigation Styling */
.saas-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.saas-tabs-nav .tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
}

.saas-tabs-nav .tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  color: #0C8B87;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.saas-tabs-nav .tab-btn.active {
  background: #0B2545;
  border-color: #0B2545;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
}

/* Tab Panel Hidden & Active Display Controls - Guaranteed 0 Empty Gap */
.topic-directory-section .tab-panel {
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.topic-directory-section .tab-panel.active {
  display: grid !important;
  opacity: 1;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  height: auto !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* 3-Column Desktop Grid, 2-Column Tablet, 1-Column Mobile */
.saas-pillar-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Individual Content Card Item */
.tab-card-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.card-item-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.card-item-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-item-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-accent-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Category Accent Styles */
/* 1. eDiscovery Workflows (Teal Accent) */
.tab-card-item.ediscovery .card-item-icon {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.card-accent-pill.ediscovery {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.tab-card-item.ediscovery:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.09), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.tab-card-item.ediscovery:hover .card-item-icon {
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 2. Legal AI & Automation (Teal + Purple Accent) */
.tab-card-item.ai .card-item-icon {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  color: #7C3AED;
}

.card-accent-pill.ai {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #7C3AED;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.tab-card-item.ai:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #8B5CF6;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
}

.tab-card-item.ai:hover .card-item-icon {
  background: #7C3AED;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #7C3AED;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 3. Data Governance & Compliance (Green Accent) */
.tab-card-item.compliance .card-item-icon {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  color: #059669;
}

.card-accent-pill.compliance {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.tab-card-item.compliance:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}

.tab-card-item.compliance:hover .card-item-icon {
  background: #059669;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #059669;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 4. Investigations & Case Strategy (Amber Accent) */
.tab-card-item.investigations .card-item-icon {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
  color: #D97706;
}

.card-accent-pill.investigations {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.tab-card-item.investigations:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #F59E0B;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}

.tab-card-item.investigations:hover .card-item-icon {
  background: #D97706;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #D97706;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.tab-card-item h4 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.tab-card-item:hover h4 {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.tab-card-item p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.tab-item-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.tab-card-item:hover .tab-item-link {
  color: #12ADA8;
  border-top-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

.tab-item-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.tab-card-item:hover .tab-item-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .saas-pillar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

  .tab-card-item {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 8: Written For — Audience Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E6E9EF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E6E9EF;
}

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

.audience-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.03);
  height: 100%;
}

.audience-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B2545, #12ADA8);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.audience-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.audience-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0C8B87;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.audience-pill {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}

.audience-txt h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.audience-txt p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.audience-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.audience-footer svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.08), 0 0 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
}

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

.audience-card:hover .audience-icon {
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.audience-card:hover h4 {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.audience-card:hover .audience-footer {
  color: #12ADA8;
  border-top-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

.audience-card:hover .audience-footer svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 9: Expert Quote — Reduced Height Testimonial Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.expert-quote-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 55px 0;
}

.expert-quote-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.06), #FFFFFF 70%);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 42px 36px;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.expert-quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.quote-watermark {
  color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.expert-quote-text {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #0F172A;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 14px auto 28px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.expert-quote-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar-badge {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545, #12ADA8);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
}

.author-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.expert-quote-accent-bar {
  height: 3px;
  width: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B2545, #12ADA8, #0B2545);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .expert-quote-card {
    padding: 30px 18px;
  }

  .expert-quote-text {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 11: Enterprise Statistics Counter Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
  padding: 65px 0 50px;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
}

.saas-stats-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #0F172A 60%, #0F3A4A 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 34px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.saas-stats-banner:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.18), 0 0 20px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15);
}

.stats-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.22) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.saas-stats-banner .stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.saas-stats-banner .stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.saas-stats-banner .stat-icon {
  color: #14B8A6;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.saas-stats-banner .stat:hover .stat-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1);
  color: #2DD4BF;
}

.saas-stats-banner .num {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.saas-stats-banner .lbl {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .saas-stats-banner .stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .stat-divider {
    width: 60%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 12: Newsletter Intro / Closing Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-intro-section {
  padding: 50px 0 75px;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
}

.newsletter-intro-card {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.newsletter-accent-line {
  height: 3.5px;
  width: 48px;
  background: #14B8A6;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.newsletter-intro-card .closing-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.newsletter-intro-card .closing-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .newsletter-intro-card .closing-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .newsletter-intro-card .closing-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Category / Archive Page Redesign (Content-First Knowledge Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-archive-page,
.tools-archive-page,
.single-post-page {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.archive-articles-section,
.tools-archive-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #f8fafc 40%, #eef8f7 100%) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.archive-articles-section::before,
.tools-archive-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.archive-articles-section::after,
.tools-archive-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 78, 107, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tools-archive-section .tools-grid,
.archive-articles-section .post-grid {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Veridex-Style Hero Section across all Archive & Category Pages */
.compact-archive-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 75px 0 65px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #06152B 50%, #0A4E6B 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.compact-archive-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.compact-archive-hero .container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.compact-archive-hero .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.16) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4) !important;
  color: #A2E8F6 !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
}

.compact-archive-hero .archive-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 50px) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  line-height: 1.18 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 960px !important;
}

.compact-archive-hero .archive-description {
  font-size: 17.5px !important;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  max-width: 820px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Filter Navigation Bar & Scroll Controls Sticky below header or top: 0 in compact mode */
.archive-filter-nav {
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: var(--header-height, 66px) !important;
  z-index: 999 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
  transition: top 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}


.filter-nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:first-child {
  margin-left: auto !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:last-child {
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .filter-scroll-wrapper {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: 8px 32px 8px 16px !important;
  }
  .filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:first-child {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
  }
  .filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:last-child {
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  /* Hide scrollbar Chrome/Safari */
}

/* Left & Right Scroll Arrow Controls */
.scroll-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  outline: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.scroll-arrow:hover {
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.scroll-arrow.scroll-left {
  margin-right: 12px !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
}

.scroll-arrow.scroll-right {
  margin-left: 18px !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill,
.filter-pill {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04) !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill:hover,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:hover,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill:hover {
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #0C8B87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.05) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill.active,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill.active,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill.active,
.filter-pill.active,
.filter-pill[aria-current="page"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #12ADA8 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Archive Articles Grid Section */
.archive-articles-section {
  padding: 40px 0 70px;
}

/* Post Cards Grid */
.archive-articles-section .post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.post-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  height: 100%;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.08), 0 0 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.14);
}

.post-thumb-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-top-left-radius: 16px;
  border-top-right-radius: 16px;
}

.post-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.post-meta .cat {
  color: #0C8B87;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.post-meta .read-time {
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.post-body h3 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-body h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-body h3 a {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.post-body .summary {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.freshness-signal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748B;
}

.freshness-signal svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.read-article-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.read-article-link .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.post-card:hover .read-article-link {
  color: #12ADA8;
}

.post-card:hover .read-article-link .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Empty State Card */
.empty-state-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 30px auto;
  max-width: 540px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.03);
}

.empty-state-icon {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.empty-state-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.empty-state-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.empty-state-card .reset-filter-btn {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .archive-articles-section .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .archive-articles-section .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .compact-archive-hero .archive-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

/* Post Cards Layout */
.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.post-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.09), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.post-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}

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

.post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.post-meta .cat {
  color: #0C8B87;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.post-body h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-body h3 {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.post-body .summary {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.post-body .rm {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-body .rm {
  color: #12ADA8;
  border-top-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

/* ====================================================
   DISCOVERYTECHLAB TOOL CARDS DIRECTORY (MATCHING SCREENSHOT)
   ==================================================== */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.tool-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E5EEF5;
  padding: 26px 24px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
  position: relative;
}

.tool-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #14B8A6;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09), 0 0 20px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
}

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

.tool-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #E6F7F5;
  color: #0C8B87;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tool-cat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0284C7;
  background: #E0F2FE;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.tool-card[data-cat="collection"] .tool-cat-badge,
.tool-card[data-cat="ediscovery"] .tool-cat-badge {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #0284C7;
}

.tool-card[data-cat="privacy"] .tool-cat-badge,
.tool-card[data-cat="compliance"] .tool-cat-badge {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #9333EA;
}

.tool-card[data-cat="forensics"] .tool-cat-badge,
.tool-card[data-cat="investigation"] .tool-cat-badge {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #16A34A;
}

.tool-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0D2B52;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 250ms ease;
}

.tool-card:hover h3 {
  color: #14B8A6;
}

.tool-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.tool-features-bar {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
}

.tool-features-bar span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.tool-features-bar span svg {
  color: #0D9488;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tool-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.tool-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: #0D2B52;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: background 250ms ease, transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.tool-link .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.tool-card:hover .tool-link {
  background: #14B8A6;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.28);
}

.tool-card:hover .tool-link .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1380px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .tool-card {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}

/* ====================================================
   PREMIUM SAAS CONTACT PAGE REDESIGN (Elementor & WPForms Ready)
   ==================================================== */
.contact-layout {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
}

/* LEFT CARD (Direct Inquiries Information Card) */
.contact-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
}

.contact-info-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-trust-footer {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0C8B87;
  transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-trust-footer:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.contact-trust-footer svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.contact-help-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 6px 0 0 0;
}

.contact-help-list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-help-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-help-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: #0C8B87;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.contact-item-text strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.contact-item-text span {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-email-link {
  color: #0C8B87;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-email-link:hover {
  color: #12ADA8;
}

/* RIGHT CARD (Contact Form Container) */
.form-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.form-box:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.form-box h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%2364748B' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 140px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input:hover,
.form-group select:hover,
.form-group textarea:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  outline: none;
}

/* Custom Select Dropdown - Theme Mouse Hover Support */
.custom-select-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.custom-select-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 40px 0 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.custom-select-trigger:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.custom-select-container.open .custom-select-trigger {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
}

.custom-select-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  width: 10px;
  height: 6px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%2364748B' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

.custom-select-container.open .custom-select-trigger::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.custom-options-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 150ms ease, transform 150ms ease, visibility 150ms ease;
}

.custom-select-container.open .custom-options-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.custom-option-item {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #0F172A;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 150ms ease, color 150ms ease;
}

/* THEME HOVER EFFECT ON MOUSE OVER */
.custom-option-item:hover {
  background-color: #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.custom-option-item.selected {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0B2545;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.custom-option-item.selected:hover {
  background-color: #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Submit Button */
.form-box button[type="submit"] {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}

.form-box button[type="submit"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #15c5bf 0%, #0e9e99 100%);
}

.form-box button[type="submit"]:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Privacy Reassurance */
.privacy-reassurance {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.privacy-reassurance svg {
  color: #0C8B87;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .form-box {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* ====================================================
   PREMIUM SAAS ABOUT US & LEGAL PAGES (Compact Spacing Matching Blog.html)
   ==================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  padding: 36px 0 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-section .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-main-container {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
}

/* 1. Mission Card */
.about-mission-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.about-mission-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
}

.about-mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.about-mission-card h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-mission-card p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.about-mission-card p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 2. EDRM Expertise Section */
.about-edrm-section {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-edrm-section h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.edrm-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.edrm-feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.edrm-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
}

.edrm-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.edrm-feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.edrm-feature-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* 3. About DiscoveryTechLab Split Layout */
.about-brand-section {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-brand-section h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-brand-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0B2545 0%, #123163 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
  min-width: 230px;
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .brand-logo-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .logo-mark-large {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.25) 0%, rgba(12, 139, 135, 0.4) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .brand-title-text {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .brand-title-text .brand-hl {
  color: #4FD1C5;
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .brand-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.4);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.badge-num {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.badge-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
}

.brand-bio-text p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* 4. Professional Highlights */
.about-highlights-section {
  margin-top: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.highlights-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.highlights-container h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  text-align: center;
}

.highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.highlights-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  text-align: justify;
}

.highlights-list li:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.check-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* 5. Objective Section */
.about-objective-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 4px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.about-objective-card h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-objective-card p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: justify;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .edrm-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .about-brand-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .brand-avatar-card {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .about-mission-card,
  .legal-card,
  .highlights-container,
  .about-objective-card,
  .about-brand-split {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* Legal Pages Styling matching About Us */
.legal-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-card h2 {
  margin-top: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-card h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Footer Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  footer.site-footer .container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .footer-newsletter {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .newsletter-content,
  .newsletter-action {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px 32px;
  }

  .footer-brand-col .footer-desc,
  .footer-founder-info {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  footer.site-footer {
    padding: 40px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-newsletter {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .newsletter-form input[type="email"],
  .btn-subscribe {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .footer-seo {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Responsive eDiscovery Lifecycle Timeline - Tablet Rows & Mobile Swipe Carousel */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 641px) {

  /* Tablet: Cards wrap into logical rows */
  .lifecycle-stages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .timeline-track-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 840px) and (min-width: 641px) {
  .lifecycle-stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  /* Mobile: Converts into a horizontal swipe timeline */
  .ediscovery-lifecycle-section {
    padding: 44px 0 36px;
  }

  .lifecycle-timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
  }

  .lifecycle-stages-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    /* scroll-snap-type: disabled for smooth js scrolling */
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    gap: 14px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #12ADA8 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .lifecycle-stages-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 5px;
  }

  .lifecycle-stages-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .lifecycle-stages-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #12ADA8;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .lifecycle-stage-card {
    flex: 0 0 225px;
    min-width: 225px;

    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .timeline-track-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .ediscovery-lifecycle-section .title-gradient {
    font-size: 25px;
  }

  .lifecycle-geo-note {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Coming Soon Modal Overlay & Card Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.coming-soon-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: rgba(7, 27, 56, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: none;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}

.coming-soon-modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.coming-soon-modal-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0B2545 0%, #061A33 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 540px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: left;
}

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

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 24px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-badge-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  color: #48E5E0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.modal-tool-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.modal-tool-title span {
  color: #48E5E0;
}

.modal-section-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3.5px solid #12ADA8;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.modal-section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.modal-tool-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-status-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-sub-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.modal-action-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.btn-modal-back {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.btn-modal-back:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  color: #071931;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Tool Dedicated Coming Soon Page Styling (Premium SaaS Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.single-tool-body {
  background: #061A33;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.single-tool-wrapper {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 56px 24px 72px;
  position: relative;
  background: #061A33;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.045) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.02) 0%, transparent 50%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.single-tool-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.035;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Main Card Container with Micro-Animation */
.tool-coming-soon-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A1F3B 0%, #06172E 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  text-align: left;
  animation: toolCardFadeUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes toolCardFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Status Header Bar */
.tool-card-status-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tool-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  color: #48E5E0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Tool Title Header */
.tool-title-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}

.tool-category-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #12ADA8;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tool-heading {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.tool-name-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 40%, #48E5E0 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.tool-subtitle {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Optional Micro Badges Tags */
.tool-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.tool-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.tool-tag.status-tag {
  color: #48E5E0;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

/* Modernized Description Card */
.tool-desc-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  border-left: 3px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.desc-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tool-desc-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #48E5E0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.tool-desc-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Notice Body Text */
.tool-notice-body {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tool-notice-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Action Area & Button */
.tool-action-area {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.btn-back-tools {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  outline: none;
}

.btn-back-tools:hover,
.btn-back-tools:focus-visible {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  color: #071931;
  transform: translateX(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45);
  outline: 2px solid #48E5E0;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-back-tools svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-back-tools:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* Tool Notice Footer & Buttons (Coming Soon Page Dark Card High Contrast) */
.tool-notice-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.tool-notice-footer .btn,
.tool-coming-soon-card .tool-notice-footer a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Secondary Button: Back to Tools Directory */
.tool-notice-footer .btn-secondary,
.tool-coming-soon-card .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.tool-notice-footer .btn-secondary:hover,
.tool-coming-soon-card .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Primary Button: Request Early Beta Access */
.tool-notice-footer .btn-primary,
.tool-coming-soon-card .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}

.tool-notice-footer .btn-primary:hover,
.tool-coming-soon-card .btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%) !important;
  color: #071931 !important;
  border-color: #48E5E0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .single-tool-wrapper {
    padding: 36px 16px 48px;
  }

  .tool-coming-soon-card {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .tool-heading {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .tool-action-area {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .btn-back-tools {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* About Page CTA Buttons Hover Effects */
.btn-about-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-about-cta.teal {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
}

.btn-about-cta.teal:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  border-color: var(--teal-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
}

.btn-about-cta.navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}

.btn-about-cta.navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-2);
  border-color: var(--navy-2);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.35);
}

.btn-about-cta .arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-about-cta:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}













/* ==========================================================================
   ORIGINAL CLEAN MEGAMENU ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
header.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
}

.site-header .header-inner {
  position: relative !important;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu {
  position: static !important;
}

.megamenu-panel {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
  padding: 20px 28px 28px;
  z-index: 1200;
  max-height: 75vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.megamenu-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -25px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover .megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered .megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open .megamenu-panel {
  display: block;
}












/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER ACTIVE TAB PILLS & COMPACT MEGAMENU SUB-LINKS FIX
   ========================================================================== */
nav.main-nav>ul {
  gap: 6px !important;
}

nav.main-nav>ul>li {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Top-Level Header Navigation Links Base */
nav.main-nav>ul>li>a {
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Active Pill Style ONLY for Top-Level Header Navigation Links (Includes Tools Parent Header Item) */
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu>a.megamenu-trigger.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.dropdown-trigger.active {
  color: #0d807c !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

/* Megamenu Sub-menu Links (Clean, Compact Text Links - NO Pill Styling) */
.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 1.5px 0 !important;
  /* Compact vertical spacing */
  white-space: normal !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a,
.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a.active {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 3px 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) !important;
  border: none !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   PERFECT FULL-WIDTH MEGAMENU, HOVER PILL SHAPE & TEAL BOTTOM LINE ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */

header.site-header {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05) !important;
}

.site-header .header-inner {
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 14px 24px !important;
  max-width: var(--maxw) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.site-header nav.main-nav {
  position: static !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.site-header nav.main-nav>ul,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu {
  position: static !important;
}

.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown {
  position: relative !important;
}

nav.main-nav>ul {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

nav.main-nav>ul>li {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Base Navigation Link with Reserved Bottom Line (Prevents Any Vertical Jump) */
nav.main-nav>ul>li>a {
  padding: 6px 10px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
  /* Thin bottom line reserved space */
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease !important;
}

/* Hover State: Soft Teal Pill Background Shape + Thin Teal Line at Bottom */
nav.main-nav>ul>li>a:hover,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown:hover>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown.is-hovered>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown.open>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu:hover>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu.is-hovered>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu.open>a {
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.07) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

/* Active Page State: Soft Teal Pill Background Shape + Solid Thin Teal Bottom Line */
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu>a.megamenu-trigger.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.dropdown-trigger.active {
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15) !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  /* Thin teal bottom indicator line */
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

/* Search Box Fixed Dimensions */
.header-search .search-box {
  max-width: 200px !important;
  width: 200px !important;
  background: var(--bg-light) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 14px !important;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease !important;
}

.header-search .search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2) !important;
  max-width: 200px !important;
  width: 200px !important;
}

/* FULL-WIDTH MEGAMENU PANEL */
.megamenu-panel {
  display: none;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 100% !important;
  left: 24px !important;
  right: 24px !important;
  width: calc(100% - 48px) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.14) !important;
  padding: 24px 28px 28px !important;
  z-index: 1200 !important;
  max-height: 75vh !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
}

/* Seamless Overlapping Hover Bridge to prevent dropdown closure during mouse movement */
.megamenu-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px !important;
  /* Extends 30px UPWARDS to cover the header padding gap completely */
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 35px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  z-index: 1201 !important;
}

/* Maintain Megamenu open state seamlessly */
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover>.megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered>.megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open>.megamenu-panel {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

/* 4-Column Megamenu Grid Layout */
.megamenu-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 16px 16px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.megamenu-cat {
  background: var(--bg-light) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}

.megamenu-cat:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Megamenu Sub-menu Links */
.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 1.5px 0 !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a,
.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a.active {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 3px 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) !important;
  border: none !important;
}

/* Strict No-Shrink / No-Scale for All Header & Megamenu Elements */
.site-header nav.main-nav a,
.site-header nav.main-nav a:hover,
.site-header nav.main-nav a:focus,
.site-header nav.main-nav a:active,
.site-header nav.main-nav a:visited,
.megamenu-panel a,
.megamenu-panel a:hover,
.megamenu-panel a:focus,
.megamenu-panel a:active {
  transform: none !important;
  scale: 1 !important;
  zoom: 1 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL EYEBROW PILL BADGE STYLING (MATCHES ABOUT US HERO DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.eyebrow,
.archive-eyebrow,
.tool-category-label,
.section-head .eyebrow,
.hero-content .eyebrow,
.compact-archive-hero .eyebrow,
.post-header .eyebrow,
.article-header .eyebrow,
.single-tool-wrapper .tool-category-label {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3) !important;
  padding: 5px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.eyebrow:hover,
.archive-eyebrow:hover,
.tool-category-label:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45) !important;
  color: #096a67 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORY FILTER HORIZONTAL SCROLL & ARROW ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.filter-nav-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: scroll !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  cursor: grab !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
}

.scroll-arrow {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.scroll-arrow:hover {
  background: #12ADA8 !important;
  border-color: #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FLEXBOX SCROLL FIX FOR CATEGORY FILTER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.filter-nav-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  flex: 1 1 0% !important;
  /* CRITICAL: Allows wrapper to constrain width and scroll horizontally */
  min-width: 0 !important;
  /* CRITICAL: Prevents flex child from expanding to content width */
  max-width: 100% !important;
  cursor: grab !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
}

.scroll-arrow {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  min-width: 36px !important;
  min-height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 4px !important;
}

.scroll-arrow:hover {
  background: #12ADA8 !important;
  border-color: #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Featured Tool Card Style (as in screenshot) */
.veridex-featured-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.veridex-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18), 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(18,173,168,0.5);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
}

/* Diagonal Ribbon on top right */
.veridex-featured-card .ribbon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: -32px;
  background: #0B2545;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 34px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.veridex-featured-card .ribbon-badge span {
  color: #F59E0B;
}

/* Top Header Info Row */
.veridex-featured-card .card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.veridex-featured-card .icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) 0%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.06) 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #12ADA8;
}

.veridex-featured-card .module-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-right: 28px;
}

/* Content Area */
.veridex-featured-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.veridex-featured-card p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

/* Checkmarks Row */
.veridex-featured-card .features-check-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #F8FFFE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18,173,168,0.12);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.veridex-featured-card .features-check-row span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.veridex-featured-card .features-check-row span svg {
  stroke: #12ADA8;
}

/* Action Launch Button */
.veridex-featured-card .launch-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0B2545;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.veridex-featured-card:hover .launch-btn {
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.veridex-featured-card .launch-btn .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.veridex-featured-card:hover .launch-btn .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERIDEX Product Suite — Modern Enterprise SaaS Design System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Section - Clean Enterprise SaaS Layout */
.v-product-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  padding: 52px 0 44px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .v-product-hero {
    padding: 52px 0 44px 0;
  }
}

.v-product-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v-product-hero .container {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.v-hero-badge {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
}

.v-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.v-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.v-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.v-hero-badge-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.v-hero-badge-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* SaaS Main Layout & Sections */
.v-main-container {
  padding-top: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.prose {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #2D3748;
}

.prose p,
article.prose p {
  text-align: left;
}

.v-section {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.v-section:last-of-type,
section.v-section:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.v-section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px auto;
}

.v-section-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.v-section-desc {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Grids & Cards */
.v-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.v-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.v-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.v-card-alert {
  border-top: 4px solid #EF4444;
}

.v-card-teal {
  border-left: 5px solid #12ADA8;
}

.v-card-navy {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
}

.v-card-blue {
  border-top: 4px solid #3B82F6;
}

.v-card-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-card-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.v-card-list {
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 14px 0 0 0;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.v-card-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.v-card-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 6-Stage Workflow & Card Containers */
.v-workflow-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.v-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.v-step-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.v-step-card:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.v-usecase-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.v-usecase-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 5px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.v-usecase-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.v-usecase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.v-step-num {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  color: #12ADA8;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.v-step-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-step-desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Dark Glass Banner / Why Section */
.v-dark-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 60px 44px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.v-dark-banner .v-section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.v-dark-banner .v-section-desc {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.v-glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.v-glass-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.v-glass-card-title {
  color: #A2E8F6 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-glass-card-desc {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Real-World Use Cases */
.v-usecase-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.v-usecase-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 5px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.v-usecase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.v-usecase-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-usecase-challenge {
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.v-usecase-solution {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* AI Overview & Governance Blocks */
.v-ai-block {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.v-ai-block-teal {
  border-left: 5px solid #12ADA8;
}

.v-ai-block-red {
  border-left: 5px solid #EF4444;
}

.v-ai-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-ai-text {
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.v-governance-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.v-quote-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.v-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.v-compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.v-compare-table th {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #334155;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.v-compare-table th.v-veridex-head {
  border-bottom: 2px solid #A2E8F6;
  background: #1E293B;
  color: #A2E8F6;
}

.v-compare-table td {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.v-compare-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.v-compare-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.v-compare-table td.v-veridex-cell {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: #F0FDF4;
}

/* Modern FAQ Accordion */
.v-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.v-faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.v-faq-item[open] {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.v-faq-summary {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.v-faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.v-faq-summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #12ADA8;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: 12px;
}

.v-faq-item[open] .v-faq-summary::after {
  content: '−';
}

.v-faq-content {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* High-Converting CTA Banner */
.v-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 64px 44px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.v-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.2) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-cta-container {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v-cta-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.v-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

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

.v-cta-actions .v-btn-primary,
.v-cta-actions a.v-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.v-cta-actions .v-btn-primary:hover,
.v-cta-actions a.v-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #12ADA8 !important;
  border-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.v-cta-actions .v-btn-secondary,
.v-cta-actions a.v-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.v-cta-actions .v-btn-secondary:hover,
.v-cta-actions a.v-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Styles for VERIDEX Product Suite & Site Components */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .v-product-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 30px 0;
  }
  .v-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .v-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .v-workflow-box {
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
  .v-dark-banner {
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
  .header-search .search-box {
    max-width: 150px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .v-product-hero {
    padding: 28px 0 24px 0;
  }
  .v-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .v-hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .v-hero-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .v-section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .v-main-container {
    padding-top: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .v-section {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .v-cta-banner {
    padding: 44px 20px;
  }
  .v-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .v-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .v-usecase-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .v-ai-block {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .v-compare-table {
    min-width: 580px;
  }
  .v-compare-table th,
  .v-compare-table td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-newsletter {
    padding: 32px 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .newsletter-form input,
  .newsletter-form .btn-subscribe {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .v-hero-badge-card {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .header-search {
    display: none;
  }
  .v-hero-badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .v-hero-badge-card {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .v-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .archive-filter-nav {
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .scroll-arrow {
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    min-width: 30px !important;
    min-height: 30px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    margin: 0 2px !important;
  }
  .filter-scroll-wrapper {
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Executive Problem-Solution Framework Redesign
   ========================================================================== */
.exec-framework-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.exec-framework-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.exec-framework-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.exec-framework-tag {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  color: #12ADA8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.exec-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

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

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

.exec-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.exec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.exec-card-step {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.exec-card-heading {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.exec-card-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card 4 Highlight — The VERIDEX Solution */
.exec-card-solution {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border: 1px solid #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
}

.exec-card-solution:hover {
  border-color: #A2E8F6;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.exec-card-solution .exec-card-step {
  color: #A2E8F6;
}

.exec-card-solution .exec-card-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.exec-card-solution .exec-card-text {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}




/* ==========================================================================
   Global Responsive Container & Section Spacing
   Standardizes layout width and vertical padding across all pages to match
   the About Us page enterprise-style centered layout.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet: ≤ 992px */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 32px;
  }
  .section {
    padding: var(--section-pad-tablet) 0;
  }
  .section.tight {
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad-tablet) * 0.75) 0;
  }
}

/* Mobile: ≤ 640px */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .section {
    padding: var(--section-pad-mobile) 0;
  }
  .section.tight {
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad-mobile) * 0.75) 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENTERPRISE SAAS VERIDEX PRODUCT PAGE STYLING SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. HERO SECTION */
.v-product-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #06152B 50%, #0A4E6B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 52px 0 44px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.v-product-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.v-product-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 78, 107, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.v-product-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.v-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.v-hero-desc {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-align: center;
}

.v-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.v-hero-badge-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.v-hero-badge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
}

/* 2. FILTER NAV PILLS */
.archive-filter-nav {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 70px !important;
  z-index: 999 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}
.filter-nav-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}
.filter-scroll-wrapper {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
  padding: 4px 0 !important;
}
.filter-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
}
.hero-category-chips .filter-pill,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill,
.filter-pill {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04) !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill:hover,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:hover,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill:hover {
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #0C8B87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.05) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill.active,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill.active,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill.active,
.filter-pill.active,
.filter-pill[aria-current="page"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #12ADA8 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 3. SECTIONS & LAYOUT */
.v-main-container {
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.v-section {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.v-section-head {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.v-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B2545;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.v-section-desc {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 800px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

/* 4. GRIDS & CARDS */
.v-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.v-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.v-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.v-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.v-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
}
.v-card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.v-card-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Alert Card Variant */
.v-card-alert {
  border-left: 4px solid #EF4444;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FEF2F2 100%);
}
.v-card-alert .v-card-title {
  color: #991B1B;
}

/* 5. EXECUTIVE FRAMEWORK BOX */
.exec-framework-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  margin: 36px 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.exec-framework-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.exec-framework-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.exec-framework-tag {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.exec-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.exec-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.exec-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.exec-card-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.exec-card-heading {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.exec-card-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.exec-card-solution {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25) 0%, rgba(10, 78, 107, 0.3) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
}

/* 6. STEP CARDS & WORKFLOW */
.v-workflow-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
}
.v-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.v-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}
.v-step-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8, #0B2545);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.v-step-title {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.v-step-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .v-grid-3, .exec-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .v-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .v-product-hero {
    padding: 60px 0 50px;
  }
  .v-grid-3, .v-grid-2, .v-grid-4, .exec-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .exec-framework-box {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .v-workflow-box {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL HEADER — Veridex-Style White Sticky Header (All Pages)
   Forces the same white/glassmorphic sticky header across every page.
   Placed at end of file to guarantee cascade priority.
   ========================================================================== */
header.site-header {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05) !important;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

header.site-header .header-inner {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 14px 24px !important;
  max-width: var(--maxw) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Logo: Dark text on white header */
header.site-header .logo {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
header.site-header .logo .brand-text {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
header.site-header .logo .brand-hl {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}
header.site-header .logo .mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.32) !important;
}

/* Nav links: Dark text on white header with Dynamic Gradient Pill & Bottom Glow Indicator */
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 7px 14px !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a:hover,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown:hover>a,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown.is-hovered>a,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown.open>a {
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.07) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Active Nav State: Gradient Pill + Glowing Bottom Line */
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a.active,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.active,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.dropdown-trigger.active {
  color: #075e5a !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18), rgba(10, 78, 107, 0.08)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25) !important;
  border-bottom: 3.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.28), 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}


/* Search box: Light bg on white header */
header.site-header .header-search .search-box {
  background: var(--bg-light) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
header.site-header .header-search input {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
header.site-header .header-search button {
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
header.site-header .header-search button:hover {
  background: var(--teal) !important;
}

/* Menu toggle: Dark icon on white header */
header.site-header .menu-toggle {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}

/* Enhanced Dropdown Menu Animation & Styling */
header.site-header .dropdown-menu {
  display: none !important;
  animation: dtlDropdownEntrance 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.16), 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px !important;
}

header.site-header nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
header.site-header nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.is-hovered > .dropdown-menu,
header.site-header nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex !important;
}

@keyframes dtlDropdownEntrance {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 8px) scale(0.97); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1); }
}

header.site-header .dropdown-menu li a {
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
}

header.site-header .dropdown-menu li a:hover,
header.site-header .dropdown-menu li a.active {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1) !important;
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  border-left: 3px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  padding-left: 20px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Post Bottom Components: Related Tool Card & 4 Related Posts
   ========================================================================== */

.post-related-tool-section {
  margin: 48px 0 36px;
  width: 100%;
}

.related-tool-showcase-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.related-tool-showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12), 0 4px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45);
}

.related-tool-showcase-card::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0B2545 100%);
}

.related-tool-inner {
  padding: 30px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.related-tool-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.related-tool-badge-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.related-tool-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.related-tool-meta-labels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.related-tool-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.related-tool-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 2px 0 0 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.related-tool-privacy-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.related-tool-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.related-tool-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.related-tool-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0B2545;
  background: #F0F4FF;
  border: 1px solid #D0D8F0;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.related-tool-tag:hover {
  background: #E4ECFF;
  border-color: #BACBEE;
}

.related-tool-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn-launch-related-tool {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
}

.btn-launch-related-tool:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Related Posts Section */
.post-related-posts-section {
  margin: 40px 0 48px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  width: 100%;
}

.related-posts-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.related-posts-header .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.related-posts-title-box h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.related-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .related-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .related-tool-inner {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
  .related-tool-top-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.related-post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  height: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.related-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.related-post-card-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.related-post-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.related-post-card:hover .related-post-card-title {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.related-post-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.related-post-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.related-post-card-link {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}










/* ================================================================================
   ASTRA THEME HIGH-SPECIFICITY OVERRIDE RESETS FOR DISCOVERYTECHLAB
   ================================================================================ */

html, body, body.page, body.single, #page, .site, .site-content, #primary, #main, 
.ast-container, .ast-plain-container, .ast-page-builder-template, .entry-content, article {
    background-color: #0B0F19 !important;
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

#masthead, #colophon, .ast-archive-description, .entry-header, 
.ast-single-post-order, .site-header-primary-section-wrapper, 
.site-footer-primary-section-wrapper, .ast-header-break-point .main-header-bar,
.ast-small-footer, .ast-breadcrumbs-wrapper, .dtl-skip-link {
    display: none !important;
}

.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol, ul, ol {
    list-style: none !important;
    list-style-type: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.entry-content ul li, .entry-content ol li, ul li, ol li {
    list-style: none !important;
    list-style-type: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.entry-content a {
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit;
}

.site-header {
    background: #0B0F19 !important;
    background-color: #0B0F19 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 16px 0 !important;
}

.site-header .header-inner {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    max-width: 1280px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 24px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.site-header .logo {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.main-nav {
    display: block !important;
}

.main-nav ul {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.main-nav ul li {
    display: inline-block !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.main-nav a {
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a.active {
    color: #4FD1C5 !important;
}

.header-search {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.header-search .search-box {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
}

.header-search input {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    outline: none !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
}

.header-search button {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #A0AEC0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}


/*
 Theme Name:   Astra Child - DiscoveryTechLab VERIDEX
 Theme URI:    https://discoverytechlab.com/
 Description:  Custom Astra Child Theme for VERIDEX eDiscovery Platform
 Author:       DiscoveryTechLab Engineering Team
 Template:     astra
 Version:      1.0.0
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   DiscoveryTechLab \u2014 Complete Design System & Stylesheet
   Confirmed Tokens, Typography, Layout & Interactive States
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette (Section 2 - Confirmed Exact Hex Values) */
  --navy: #0B2545;
  --navy-2: #123163;
  --teal: #12ADA8;
  --teal-dark: #0C8B87;
  --text: #2B2B2B;
  --gray: #6B7280;
  --bg-light: #F5F7FA;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --border: #E6E9EF;

  /* Layout & Spacing (Section 1 & 16) */
  --radius: 14px;
  /* Confirmed 14px border radius for cards & images */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --maxw: 1440px;
  --section-pad-desktop: 80px;
  --section-pad-tablet: 60px;
  --section-pad-mobile: 40px;

  /* Shadows & Transitions */
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
  --shadow-hover: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.10);
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--teal) var(--bg-light);
}

/* Custom Browser Scrollbar Styling */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
}


body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.8;
  /* Roomier 1.8 line-height per Section 3 */
}

/* Skip Navigation Link (A11Y-05 / WCAG 2.4.1) */
.dtl-skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 16px;
  background: #0B2545;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  z-index: 99999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.dtl-skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
  outline: 3px solid #12ADA8;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Comprehensive Typography & Form Element Inheritance Resets */
button,
input,
select,
textarea,
optgroup {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Input Placeholder Typography & Color Inheritance */
::placeholder,
::-webkit-input-placeholder,
::-moz-placeholder,
:-ms-input-placeholder {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

/* Monospace Code & Structural Typography Inheritance */
code,
kbd,
samp,
pre {
  font-family: SFMono-Regular, Consolas, Monaco, "Liberation Mono", "Lucida Console", monospace;
  font-size: 0.92em;
}

/* Table & Fieldset Typography Inheritance */
table,
th,
td,
caption,
fieldset,
legend {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Container & WordPress / Astra / Elementor Inheritance Normalization */
.entry-content,
.widget,
.ast-container,
.elementor-widget-container {
  font-family: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

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

/* Global Container: Centered layout wrapper \u2014 1320px max-width with 24px horizontal padding.
   Applies universally to all pages (Home, VERIDEX, Category, About, etc.).
   ASTRA-01 NOTE: These scoped selectors are retained as reinforcement for WordPress/Astra/Elementor
   environments where Astra's .ast-container may conflict. The global rule handles all standalone pages. */
.container,
body.tools-archive-page .container,
body.blog-archive-page .container,
body.single-post-page .container,
body.page-veridex .container,
.single-post-container,
.about-main-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: var(--maxw) !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 24px !important;
  padding-right: 24px !important;
}

/* Eyebrow / Label Text (Section 3) */
.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

/* Sections */
.section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-desktop) 0;
}

.section.tight {
  padding: var(--section-pad-tablet) 0;
}

.section.light {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-head p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
}

.btn.solid {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn.solid:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  border-color: var(--teal-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Sticky Navigation (Section 1 & 4)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ASTRA-02: Scoped to this page's body class to prevent conflicting with Astra's own
   sticky header (z-index: 9999) and its Customizer-controlled header styles on all other pages.
   In WordPress + Astra, this header is replaced by the Astra header component. */
body.tools-archive-page header.site-header,
body.page-veridex header.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97); /* Solid fallback */
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(10px)) {
  body.tools-archive-page header.site-header,
  body.page-veridex header.site-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.logo .mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.32);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo:hover .mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy));
}

.logo .brand-text {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.logo .brand-hl {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

nav.main-nav > ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 34px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Main Header Search Bar */
.header-search {
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.header-search .search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  max-width: 220px;
}

.header-search .search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2) !important;
  max-width: 200px !important;
  width: 200px !important;
}

.header-search input {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.header-search button {
  border: none;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-search button:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
}

nav.main-nav > ul > li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

nav.main-nav a {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 7px 14px !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

nav.main-nav a:hover,
nav.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  border-bottom-color: var(--teal);
  background: transparent;
}

/* Fix C-05: Removed duplicate header.site-header declaration (was identical to lines 207-224).
   Megamenu Navigation Enhancements continue below. */

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu {
  position: relative !important;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover>a,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered>a,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open>a {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1) !important;
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border-bottom-color: transparent !important;
}

nav.main-nav a .caret {
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: -1px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover>a .caret,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered>a .caret,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open>a .caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.megamenu-panel {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
  padding: 20px 28px 28px;
  z-index: 1200;
  max-height: 75vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

/* Simple Dropdown Menu Styling */
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown,
.site-header nav.main-nav > ul > li.has-dropdown {
  position: relative !important;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown:hover > a,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.is-hovered > a,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.open > a {
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown:hover > a .caret,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.is-hovered > a .caret,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.open > a .caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
}

/* Fix REC-07: !important is intentional here to override Astra/WordPress default nav UL styles
   which apply list-style, margin, padding globally. These !important guards prevent
   Astra theme stylesheet specificity from breaking the dropdown layout.
   This is the minimum required set; non-layout properties use standard specificity below. */
.dropdown-menu,
ul.dropdown-menu {
  display: none !important;        /* Must override Astra's default flex/block nav display */
  flex-direction: column !important;
  position: absolute !important;   /* Must escape Astra's position:relative nav containers */
  top: calc(100% + 4px) !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  min-width: 175px !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15) !important;
  padding: 6px 0 !important;       /* Must override Astra's ul padding */
  margin: 0 !important;            /* Must override Astra's ul margin */
  list-style: none !important;     /* Must override Astra's list-style */
  z-index: 1250 !important;
}

.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.is-hovered > .dropdown-menu,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  color: #0B2545 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) !important;
  color: #0C8B87 !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}


/* Invisible hover bridge connecting trigger link to megamenu panel */
.megamenu-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -25px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 1300;
}



.megamenu-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.megamenu-top-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.megamenu-top-badge {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.megamenu-panel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.megamenu-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.megamenu-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover .megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered .megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open .megamenu-panel {
  display: block;
}

.megamenu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px 16px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.megamenu-cat {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.megamenu-cat:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.megamenu-cat-title {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.megamenu-links {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 3px !important;
}

.megamenu-links li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.megamenu-links a {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  padding: 3px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.megamenu-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1) !important;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Section 5)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  padding: 110px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 58px;
  /* Confirmed 58px desktop per Section 3 */
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero .lead {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Topic Label Strip (Section 5 Deviation) */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 40px 0 90px;
}

.trust-strip .label {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.trust-logos span {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
}

.trust-logos span:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "\u00b7";
  position: absolute;
  right: -26px;
  color: var(--gray);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature Cards (3-Column) (Section 1 & 6)
   ========================================================================== */
.cards-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 44px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.feature-card .icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15), rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.feature-card p,
.page-content .feature-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.feature-card .link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.feature-card:hover .link {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Tabbed Feature Section (Section 7)
   ========================================================================== */
.tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.tabs-nav button {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.tabs-nav button:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.tabs-nav button.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
}

.tab-panel {
  display: none;
}

.tab-panel.active {
  display: grid;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }

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

.tab-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 36px 44px;
}

.tab-item {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.tab-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.tab-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.tab-item p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Audience Cards Section (Section 8)
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.audience-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 250px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 28px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.audience-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45), transparent 65%);
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

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

.audience-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.audience-card .txt {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.audience-card h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.audience-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editor Quote Block (Section 10)
   ========================================================================== */
.quote-block {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-block p {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.quote-block .who {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Counter Band (Section 11)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 64px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15), transparent 70%);
}

.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stat .num {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat .lbl {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   eDiscovery Lifecycle Section (EDRM Interactive Workflow - Enterprise SaaS Polish)
   ========================================================================== */
.ediscovery-lifecycle-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071B38 0%, #0B2345 50%, #0F2D50 100%);
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(180deg, #071B38 0%, #0B2345 50%, #0F2D50 100%);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 100% 100%;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 64px 0 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.20);
}

.lifecycle-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.12) 0%, rgba(7, 27, 56, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ediscovery-lifecycle-section .badge-pill-glow {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.14);
  color: #48E5E0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ediscovery-lifecycle-section .title-gradient {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF;
  background: none;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.ediscovery-lifecycle-section .title-gradient .highlight-teal {
  color: #48E5E0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ediscovery-lifecycle-section .section-lead-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Glowing Workflow Connector Line with Pulse Flow */
.timeline-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 62px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  left: calc(100% / 14);
  right: calc(100% / 14);
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.35);
  opacity: 0.8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.4);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.3) 0%, rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.9) 50%, rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.3) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: pulseFlow 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 0%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0%;
  }
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #48E5E0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.85);
  z-index: 2;
}

.dot-1 {
  left: 14.28%;
}

.dot-2 {
  left: 28.57%;
}

.dot-3 {
  left: 42.85%;
}

.dot-4 {
  left: 57.14%;
}

.dot-5 {
  left: 71.42%;
}

.dot-6 {
  left: 85.71%;
}

/* 7 Lifecycle Stages Grid */
.lifecycle-stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lifecycle-stage-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 195px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 38, 70, 0.75), rgba(9, 25, 48, 0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.stage-card-alt-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 38, 70, 0.85), rgba(9, 25, 48, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stage-card-alt-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08), rgba(9, 25, 48, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.25);
}

.stage-number-badge {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #48E5E0;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.stage-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #071931;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #48E5E0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.stage-phase-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lifecycle-stage-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  min-height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.lifecycle-stage-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover & Focus Animations */
.lifecycle-stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22), 0 0 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.lifecycle-stage-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #48E5E0;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.lifecycle-stage-card:hover .stage-icon-wrap {
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
}

/* Premium Information Box */
.lifecycle-geo-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.geo-note-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA Row Below Workflow */
.lifecycle-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #48E5E0;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  color: #071931;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta svg {
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.btn-lifecycle-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.geo-note-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer (Section 13 & 20/21 Requirements - Darker Distinct #061A33)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   Footer (Section 13 & 20/21 Requirements - Enterprise SaaS Polish)
   ========================================================================== */
footer.site-footer {
  background: #061A33;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 32px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.20);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

footer.site-footer .container {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

footer.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.06) 0%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* SECTION 1: Full-Width Newsletter CTA (Flexible Left / Right) */
.footer-newsletter {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.newsletter-content {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.newsletter-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.newsletter-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.newsletter-action {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.btn-subscribe {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
  background: #0C8B87;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45);
}

.newsletter-trust-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.newsletter-trust-note svg {
  color: #12ADA8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* SECTION 2: Responsive 4-Column Grid (36% | 21% | 21% | 22%) */
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 36% 21% 21% 22%;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo .brand-text {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo .brand-hl {
  color: #48E5E0 !important;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo .mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45)) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.footer-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  max-width: 350px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.footer-founder-info {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 350px;
}

.founder-label {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #48E5E0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
  display: block;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #12ADA8;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* SECTION 3: SEO Popular Topics Row */
.footer-seo {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 12px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.seo-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.seo-links-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.seo-links-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.seo-links-list a:hover {
  color: #48E5E0;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.3);
}

.seo-links-list .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* SECTION 4: Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-bottom .copyright {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.trust-badge-bar {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.trust-badge-bar .sep {
  color: #12ADA8;
  margin: 0 6px;
}

.trust-badge-bar {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.trust-badge-bar .sep {
  color: #12ADA8;
  margin: 0 6px;
}

.footer-bottom .legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #48E5E0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.3);
}

.footer-bottom .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Listing & Filtering (Section 14 & 20)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-head {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
}

.page-head h1 {
  font-size: 46px;
}

.page-head p {
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 20px 0 60px;
}

.filter-bar button {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  padding: 9.5px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.filter-bar button:hover {
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8;
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
}

.filter-bar button.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545, #12ADA8);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Flagship SaaS Product Showcase \u2014 Featured Legal AI & eDiscovery Tools
   Inspired by Relativity, Everlaw, OpenAI, Notion & Vanta Design Systems
   ========================================================================== */
.saas-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F0FDFA 45%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.relative-z {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Animated Orbs & Grid Overlay */
.saas-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.saas-bg-glow.glow-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  animation: floatGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.saas-bg-glow.glow-2 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15), rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08));
  animation: floatGlow 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.saas-bg-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes floatGlow {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* Header Styling */
.section-head.centered {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.badge-pill-glow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.28);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.badge-pill-glow .pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--teal);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.title-gradient {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 60%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-lead-desc {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* SaaS Grid & Card Components */
.saas-grid,
.featured-tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.tool-card.saas {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  padding: 28px 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.03);
}

/* Flagship Cards Highlight */
.tool-card.saas.flagship {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDFA 100%);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
}

.tool-card.saas.flagship::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), #00D2C8, var(--navy));
}

.flagship-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: -32px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), var(--navy));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.tool-card.saas:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.16), 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06);
}

.tool-card-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.tool-icon-saas {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.14), rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.06));
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tool-card.saas:hover .tool-icon-saas {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy));
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.32);
}

/* Category Tags */
.tool-cat-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.tool-cat-tag.ai-legal {
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: #E6FFFA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 139, 135, 0.25);
}

.tool-cat-tag.privacy {
  color: #7C3AED;
  background: #F3E8FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
}

.tool-cat-tag.ediscovery {
  color: #0284C7;
  background: #E0F2FE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
}

.tool-cat-tag.investigation {
  color: #059669;
  background: #D1FAE5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22);
}

.tool-cat-tag.compliance {
  color: #D97706;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.tool-card-content h3 {
  font-size: 18.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.tool-card.saas:hover .tool-card-content h3 {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.tool-card-content p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Visual Metric Row */
.tool-metrics-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tool-metrics-row span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA Launch Button */
.btn-launch-saas {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-launch-saas svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, stroke 0.25s ease;
  stroke: var(--teal);
}

.tool-card.saas:hover .btn-launch-saas,
.btn-launch-saas:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.tool-card.saas:hover .btn-launch-saas svg,
.btn-launch-saas:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  stroke: var(--white);
}

/* Section-Wide CTA Banner */
.saas-cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #123163 60%, #0C8B87 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 54px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.22);
}

.saas-cta-glow-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.saas-cta-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #A2E8F6;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.saas-cta-content h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.saas-cta-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.saas-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn.lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.btn.glow {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
}

.btn.outline.white {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn.outline.white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .saas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .saas-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }

  .saas-cta-content p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .saas-cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

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

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

/* Tools Directory Grid */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tool-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.tool-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
}

.tool-card-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tool-cat-badge {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: #F0FDFA;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

.tool-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tool-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.tool-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.tool-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.tool-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

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

.post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.post-thumb {
  height: 210px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-meta .cat {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.post-meta .author {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.post-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card p.summary {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.post-card .rm {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.post-card:hover .rm {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.pagination a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.pagination a:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--bg-accent, #f8fafc);
}

.pagination a.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.pagination .pagination-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Blog Post Article Template (Section 15)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   Single Blog Post Article Header Styling (Enhanced Title & Meta Formatting)
   ========================================================================== */
.single-post-header {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1040px !important;
  margin: 28px auto 36px auto !important;
  padding: 36px 28px 32px 28px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.single-post-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.single-post-header > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Category Pill Badge */
.cat-tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6FFFA 0%, #CCFBF1 100%) !important;
  color: #0C8B87 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  padding: 6px 20px !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.cat-tag:hover {
  background: #CCFBF1 !important;
  border-color: #0C8B87 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Single Post Main Headline Title */
.single-post-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw + 0.4rem, 2.75rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.28 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  margin: 14px auto 22px auto !important;
  max-width: 920px !important;
  text-wrap: balance;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Single Post Meta Container */
.single-post-meta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
}

/* Hide raw inline pipe spans '|' */
.single-post-meta > span[style*="CBD5E1"] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Styling for post meta items */
.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]) {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* Date Icon (Span 1) */
.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):nth-of-type(1)::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='15' height='15' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230C8B87' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Crect x='3' y='4' width='18' height='18' rx='2' ry='2'%3E%3C/rect%3E%3Cline x1='16' y1='2' x2='16' y2='6'%3E%3C/line%3E%3Cline x1='8' y1='2' x2='8' y2='6'%3E%3C/line%3E%3Cline x1='3' y1='10' x2='21' y2='10'%3E%3C/line%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: contain;
}

/* Author Icon (Span 3) */
.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):nth-of-type(3)::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='15' height='15' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230C8B87' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2'%3E%3C/path%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='7' r='4'%3E%3C/circle%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: contain;
}

/* Read Time Icon (Span 5) */
.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):nth-of-type(5)::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='15' height='15' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230C8B87' stroke-width='2.2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='12' r='10'%3E%3C/circle%3E%3Cpolyline points='12 6 12 12 16 14'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: contain;
}

.single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "\u2022";
  margin-left: 14px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.single-post-meta strong {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .single-post-header {
    margin: 16px auto 24px auto !important;
    padding: 24px 16px 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .single-post-header h1 {
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    margin: 10px auto 16px auto !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  .single-post-meta {
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
  .single-post-meta > span:not([style*="CBD5E1"]):not(:last-child)::after {
    margin-left: 8px !important;
  }
}

.single-post-hero-img {
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 520px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.single-post-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-content {
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text);
}

.article-lead {
  font-size: 19.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-light);
}


.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.article-content>p {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 24px 24px;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 17px;
}

.article-content>ul>li,
.article-content>ol>li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: justify;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Left-accented in-article related callout box (Section 15) */
.article-callout {
  margin: 40px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

.article-callout .callout-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.article-callout a {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.article-callout a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.article-footer-nav {
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 60px auto 40px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.back-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Article Share Box & Brand Color Hover Buttons */
.article-share-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.share-label {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.share-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.share-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.share-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
}

.share-btn.linkedin:hover {
  background: #0A66C2;
  border-color: #0A66C2;
}

.share-btn.twitter:hover {
  background: #000000;
  border-color: #000000;
}

.share-btn.whatsapp:hover {
  background: #25D366;
  border-color: #25D366;
}

.share-btn.facebook:hover {
  background: #1877F2;
  border-color: #1877F2;
}

.share-btn.instagram:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
  border-color: #dc2743;
}

.related-posts-section {
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Static Pages (About, Contact, Privacy, Terms, Disclaimer - Section 17)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-content {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 0 80px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.page-content>p,
.page-content>ul>li,
.page-content>ol>li,
.page-content>div:not(.cards-3):not(.feature-card):not(.contact-layout) p,
.page-content>div:not(.cards-3):not(.feature-card):not(.contact-layout) li {
  text-align: justify;
}

.page-content h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
}

.page-content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
}

/* Contact Page Form & Layout */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 50px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 40px auto 90px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.contact-item {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-item span {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.form-box {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--white);
}

.privacy-reassurance {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints (Section 16 - Confirmed at 980px and 640px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 980px) {

  .cards-3,
  .tab-grid,
  .footer-top,
  .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  nav.main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  nav.main-nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu,
  nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }

  .dropdown-menu,
  ul.dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 8px 0 8px 12px !important;
  }

  .megamenu-panel {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 16px 0;
    max-height: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-top: none;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .megamenu-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 46px;
  }

  .single-post-header h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
    /* Confirmed ~40px mobile per Section 3 */
  }

  .cards-3,
  .tab-grid,
  .audience-grid,
  .post-grid,
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .section {
    padding: var(--section-pad-mobile) 0;
  }

  .trust-logos {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .trust-logos span:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .single-post-header h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .form-box,
  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SaaS & LegalTech Hero Section \u2014 Modern Two-Column Layout & Visual Mockup
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   Enterprise LegalTech & SaaS Hero Section \u2014 Final Optimized System
   Colors: Primary Navy #0F2D52, Primary Teal #1FB5B3, Secondary Teal #4FD1C5, Light #F7FAFC
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   Enterprise LegalTech Hero Section \u2014 Final UX & Visual Hierarchy Balance
   Colors: Primary Navy #0F2D52, Primary Teal #1FB5B3, Secondary Teal #4FD1C5, Light #F7FAFC
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-enterprise-section {
  position: relative;
  /* Dark slate gradient matching v-product-hero */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  padding: 32px 0 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Ecosystem Dashboard Specific Tags & Tool Metrics */
.top-tool-card {
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.icon-cyan-glow {
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.2);
  color: #22D3EE;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
}

.fill-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22D3EE, #1FB5B3);
}

.tool-status-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
}

.card-metrics-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.metric-status-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.tag-warning {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #FBBF24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.tag-info {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  color: #60A5FA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.tag-teal {
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.18);
  color: #4FD1C5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
}

.tag-purple {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18);
  color: #C084FC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}

.tag-amber {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #FBBF24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.tag-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
  color: #60A5FA;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.tag-red {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18);
  color: #F87171;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

.metric-value-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.mini-progress-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.mini-bar {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mini-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: #1FB5B3;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.small-pii-panel {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}

.pii-panel-body {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F87171;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.badge-red-pulse {
  font-size: 10px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #FCA5A5;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Background Atmosphere & Mesh */
.hero-ent-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 1;
}

.glow-teal-primary {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.35) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0) 70%);
  top: -90px;
  right: -30px;
  animation: heroPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.glow-teal-secondary {
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 209, 197, 0.22) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0) 70%);
  bottom: -130px;
  left: -90px;
}

.hero-ent-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-enterprise-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Two-Column Enterprise Grid \u2014 Rebalanced Optical Alignment & Ratio */
.hero-ent-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column Styling \u2014 Visually Balanced & Center-Aligned Product Hero Layout */
.hero-ent-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  align-self: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-ent-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.18) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.5) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79, 209, 197, 0.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #4FD1C5;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-ent-badge:hover {
  border-color: #1FB5B3;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.badge-icon {
  font-size: 13px;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-ent-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-ent-accent {
  color: #1FB5B3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22D3EE 0%, #1FB5B3 50%, #4FD1C5 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.2));
}

.hero-ent-subtitle {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-value-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-val-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 35, 64, 0.7);
  color: #4FD1C5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.32);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-val-badge svg {
  color: #1FB5B3;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-val-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.22);
  border-color: #4FD1C5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.35);
}

.hero-val-badge:hover svg {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* CTAs & Trust Block */
.hero-ent-cta-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-ent-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-ent-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1FB5B3 0%, #179391 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-ent-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.55);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-ent-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-ent-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-trust-statement-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-statement-text {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Trusted Topics \u2014 Content Pillars Navigation Showcase */
.hero-integrated-topics {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-integrated-topics::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 160px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #4FD1C5 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.topics-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #4FD1C5;
  text-align: center;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.topics-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22D3EE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22D3EE;
}

.topics-cards-showcase {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

.topics-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
}

.topic-pillar-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
  background: rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.topic-pillar-card:hover {
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.24);
  border-color: #4FD1C5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.35);
}

.topic-icon-wrap {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.topic-pillar-card:hover .topic-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.45);
  border-color: #4FD1C5;
}

.pillar-icon {
  color: #4FD1C5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.topic-pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cat-count-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4FD1C5;
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.22);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.topic-pillar-card:hover .cat-count-badge {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.4);
  border-color: #4FD1C5;
}

/* Right Column Showcase Visual Graphic Frame (Clean White & Teal Enterprise Theme) */
.hero-ent-visual {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  margin: auto 0;
}

.dashboard-mockup-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-ent-visual:hover .dashboard-mockup-wrapper {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotateX(1.5deg) rotateY(-1.5deg);
}

.app-ui-mockup-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.28), 0 0 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Light Sheen Shimmer Overlay on Frame Hover */
.app-ui-mockup-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: left 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-ent-visual:hover .app-ui-mockup-frame {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.42), 0 0 45px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.hero-ent-visual:hover .app-ui-mockup-frame::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.app-ui-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.app-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.app-brand-logo img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 300px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-ent-visual:hover .app-brand-logo img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.app-ui-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.airgap-status-pill {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #047857;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.airgap-status-pill:hover {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  border-color: #6EE7B7;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.status-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
  animation: pulseGreenDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreenDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.mockup-module-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.module-tab-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.module-tab-item:hover {
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.14);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
}

.module-tab-item.active {
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
}

.tab-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dot-hold { background: #12ADA8; }
.dot-analyzer { background: #3B82F6; }
.dot-review { background: #8B5CF6; }
.dot-trial { background: #F59E0B; }

.app-ui-main {
  padding: 16px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Featured Hero Product Card */
.preview-hero-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.preview-hero-card:hover {
  border-color: #0C8B87;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.preview-hero-card:hover .p-bar-fill {
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.6);
}

.p-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.p-card-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.p-card-icon.icon-teal {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.p-card-icon.icon-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  color: #2563EB;
}

.p-card-icon.icon-purple {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
  color: #7C3AED;
}

.p-card-icon.icon-amber {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #D97706;
}

.p-card-titles {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.p-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.p-sub {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #64748B;
}

.p-badge-defensible {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.p-card-body {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.p-status-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.p-stat-val {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.p-bar-track {
  height: 5px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.p-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12ADA8, #0C8B87);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* 2-Column Performance Subgrid */
.preview-subgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

.preview-mini-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.preview-mini-card:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.mini-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mini-card-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B2545;
}

.mini-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.mini-tag {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.mini-tag.tag-blue {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.mini-tag.tag-purple {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #7C3AED;
  border: 1px solid #DDD6FE;
}

.mini-tag.tag-amber {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.mini-tag.tag-teal {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  color: #0C8B87;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.mini-meta {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Bottom Security Assurance Banner */
.preview-security-banner {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-left: 4px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.preview-security-banner:hover {
  border-left-color: #0C8B87;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sec-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.sec-shield-tag {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: #D1FAE5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 9px;
}mns: 1fr;
  }
}

.mockup-ent-body {
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.glass-ent-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.glass-ent-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.ai-copilot-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.5) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-ent-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .hero-ent-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 34px);
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-ent-subtitle {
    max-width: 600px;
  }

  .hero-ent-content {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-value-badges,
  .hero-ent-cta-group,
  .hero-trust-statement-bar,
  .seo-ent-pills,
  .hero-integrated-topics {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .topics-cards-showcase {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-enterprise-section {
    padding: 24px 0 24px;
  }

  .hero-ent-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .hero-ent-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hero-value-badges {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-val-badge {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}


.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Floating Animations */
.float-anim-1 {
  animation: heroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-anim-2 {
  animation: heroFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.float-anim-3 {
  animation: heroFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes heroFloat {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

@keyframes heroPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
}

@keyframes pulseDot {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
}

/* Card Specific Interiors */
.ai-assistant-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) 0%, rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.4) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-head-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ai-sparkle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #00D2FF 100%);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.card-sub {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.pill-accuracy {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #A2E8F6;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.card-prompt-preview {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.prompt-query {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  font-style: italic;
}

.progress-bar-container {
  height: 5px;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 82%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12ADA8, #00D2FF);
  border-radius: 10px;
  animation: progressPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes progressPulse {
  0% {
    width: 75%;
  }

  100% {
    width: 92%;
  }
}

.prompt-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.highlight-stat {
  color: #F87171;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Subgrid Layout inside Mockup */
.mockup-subgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.card-icon-small {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.icon-blue {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  color: #60A5FA;
}

.icon-teal {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  color: #2DD4BF;
}

.icon-purple {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
  color: #C084FC;
}

.icon-green {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
  color: #4ADE80;
}

.card-mini-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.analysis-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.badge-warning {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #FCA5A5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

.badge-success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
  color: #86EFAC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.clause-match-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.match-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.bar-bg {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Timeline Cards */
.timeline-nodes {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.t-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.t-blue {
  background: #60A5FA;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #60A5FA;
}

.t-teal {
  background: #2DD4BF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #2DD4BF;
}

.t-time {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-family: monospace;
}

.t-desc {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Bottom Row */
.mockup-bottom-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mini-graph-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.graph-node {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 7px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.node-alert {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #FECACA;
}

.graph-line {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5));
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.compliance-status {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.status-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.status-light-green {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ADE80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #4ADE80;
}

.compliance-score {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4ADE80;
}

/* Social Proof Band Styling */
.social-proof-saas-band {
  background: #061120;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.social-proof-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proof-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #12ADA8;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.proof-topics-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proof-topic-chip {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.proof-topic-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for SaaS Hero */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-saas-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

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

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

  .hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-trust-signals {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-seo-block {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .seo-links-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6: Core LegalTech Category Hubs (3-Card Showcase Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.category-hubs-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.cards-3.category-hubs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.feature-card.hub-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.1), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
}

.hub-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hub-card .icon-container {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover .icon-container {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hub-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.hub-card p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.card-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  width: 100%;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover .card-cta-link {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-top-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

.card-cta-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.feature-card.hub-card:hover .card-cta-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cards-3.category-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cards-3.category-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .feature-card.hub-card {
    padding: 26px 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-saas-section {
    padding: 70px 0 60px;
  }

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

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .hero-trust-signals {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .mockup-subgrid,
  .mockup-bottom-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .social-proof-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 7: What We Write About \u2014 Enterprise LegalTech Topic Hub
   ========================================================================== */
.topic-directory-section {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  padding: 95px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E6E9EF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E6E9EF;
}

/* Tabs Navigation Styling */
.saas-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.saas-tabs-nav .tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
}

.saas-tabs-nav .tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  color: #0C8B87;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.saas-tabs-nav .tab-btn.active {
  background: #0B2545;
  border-color: #0B2545;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
}

/* Tab Panel Hidden & Active Display Controls - Guaranteed 0 Empty Gap */
.topic-directory-section .tab-panel {
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.topic-directory-section .tab-panel.active {
  display: grid !important;
  opacity: 1;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  height: auto !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* 3-Column Desktop Grid, 2-Column Tablet, 1-Column Mobile */
.saas-pillar-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Individual Content Card Item */
.tab-card-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.card-item-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.card-item-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-item-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-accent-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Category Accent Styles */
/* 1. eDiscovery Workflows (Teal Accent) */
.tab-card-item.ediscovery .card-item-icon {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.card-accent-pill.ediscovery {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.tab-card-item.ediscovery:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.09), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.tab-card-item.ediscovery:hover .card-item-icon {
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 2. Legal AI & Automation (Teal + Purple Accent) */
.tab-card-item.ai .card-item-icon {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  color: #7C3AED;
}

.card-accent-pill.ai {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #7C3AED;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.tab-card-item.ai:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #8B5CF6;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
}

.tab-card-item.ai:hover .card-item-icon {
  background: #7C3AED;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #7C3AED;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 3. Data Governance & Compliance (Green Accent) */
.tab-card-item.compliance .card-item-icon {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  color: #059669;
}

.card-accent-pill.compliance {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.tab-card-item.compliance:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}

.tab-card-item.compliance:hover .card-item-icon {
  background: #059669;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #059669;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 4. Investigations & Case Strategy (Amber Accent) */
.tab-card-item.investigations .card-item-icon {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
  color: #D97706;
}

.card-accent-pill.investigations {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.tab-card-item.investigations:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #F59E0B;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}

.tab-card-item.investigations:hover .card-item-icon {
  background: #D97706;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #D97706;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.tab-card-item h4 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.tab-card-item:hover h4 {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.tab-card-item p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.tab-item-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.tab-card-item:hover .tab-item-link {
  color: #12ADA8;
  border-top-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

.tab-item-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.tab-card-item:hover .tab-item-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .saas-pillar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

  .tab-card-item {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 8: Written For \u2014 Audience Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E6E9EF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E6E9EF;
}

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

.audience-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.03);
  height: 100%;
}

.audience-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B2545, #12ADA8);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.audience-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.audience-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0C8B87;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.audience-pill {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}

.audience-txt h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.audience-txt p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.audience-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.audience-footer svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.08), 0 0 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
}

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

.audience-card:hover .audience-icon {
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.audience-card:hover h4 {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.audience-card:hover .audience-footer {
  color: #12ADA8;
  border-top-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

.audience-card:hover .audience-footer svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 9: Expert Quote \u2014 Reduced Height Testimonial Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.expert-quote-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 55px 0;
}

.expert-quote-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.06), #FFFFFF 70%);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 42px 36px;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.expert-quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.quote-watermark {
  color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.expert-quote-text {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #0F172A;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 14px auto 28px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.expert-quote-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar-badge {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545, #12ADA8);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.15);
}

.author-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.expert-quote-accent-bar {
  height: 3px;
  width: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B2545, #12ADA8, #0B2545);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .expert-quote-card {
    padding: 30px 18px;
  }

  .expert-quote-text {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 11: Enterprise Statistics Counter Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
  padding: 65px 0 50px;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
}

.saas-stats-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #0F172A 60%, #0F3A4A 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 34px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.saas-stats-banner:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.18), 0 0 20px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15);
}

.stats-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.22) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.saas-stats-banner .stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.saas-stats-banner .stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.saas-stats-banner .stat-icon {
  color: #14B8A6;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.saas-stats-banner .stat:hover .stat-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1);
  color: #2DD4BF;
}

.saas-stats-banner .num {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.saas-stats-banner .lbl {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .saas-stats-banner .stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .stat-divider {
    width: 60%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 12: Newsletter Intro / Closing Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-intro-section {
  padding: 50px 0 75px;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
}

.newsletter-intro-card {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.newsletter-accent-line {
  height: 3.5px;
  width: 48px;
  background: #14B8A6;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.newsletter-intro-card .closing-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.newsletter-intro-card .closing-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .newsletter-intro-card .closing-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .newsletter-intro-card .closing-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Category / Archive Page Redesign (Content-First Knowledge Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-archive-page,
.tools-archive-page,
.single-post-page {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.archive-articles-section,
.tools-archive-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #f8fafc 40%, #eef8f7 100%) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.archive-articles-section::before,
.tools-archive-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.archive-articles-section::after,
.tools-archive-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 78, 107, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tools-archive-section .tools-grid,
.archive-articles-section .post-grid {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Veridex-Style Hero Section across all Archive & Category Pages */
.compact-archive-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 75px 0 65px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #06152B 50%, #0A4E6B 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.compact-archive-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.compact-archive-hero .container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.compact-archive-hero .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.16) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4) !important;
  color: #A2E8F6 !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
}

.compact-archive-hero .archive-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 50px) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  line-height: 1.18 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 960px !important;
}

.compact-archive-hero .archive-description {
  font-size: 17.5px !important;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  max-width: 820px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Filter Navigation Bar & Scroll Controls Sticky below header or top: 0 in compact mode */
.archive-filter-nav {
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: var(--header-height, 66px) !important;
  z-index: 999 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
  transition: top 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}


.filter-nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:first-child {
  margin-left: auto !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:last-child {
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .filter-scroll-wrapper {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: 8px 32px 8px 16px !important;
  }
  .filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:first-child {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
  }
  .filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:last-child {
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  /* Hide scrollbar Chrome/Safari */
}

/* Left & Right Scroll Arrow Controls */
.scroll-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  outline: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.scroll-arrow:hover {
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.scroll-arrow.scroll-left {
  margin-right: 12px !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
}

.scroll-arrow.scroll-right {
  margin-left: 18px !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill,
.filter-pill {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04) !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill:hover,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:hover,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill:hover {
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #0C8B87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.05) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill.active,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill.active,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill.active,
.filter-pill.active,
.filter-pill[aria-current="page"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #12ADA8 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Archive Articles Grid Section */
.archive-articles-section {
  padding: 40px 0 70px;
}

/* Post Cards Grid */
.archive-articles-section .post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.post-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  height: 100%;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.08), 0 0 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.14);
}

.post-thumb-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-top-left-radius: 16px;
  border-top-right-radius: 16px;
}

.post-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.post-meta .cat {
  color: #0C8B87;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.post-meta .read-time {
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.post-body h3 {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-body h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-body h3 a {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.post-body .summary {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.freshness-signal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748B;
}

.freshness-signal svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.read-article-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.read-article-link .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.post-card:hover .read-article-link {
  color: #12ADA8;
}

.post-card:hover .read-article-link .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Empty State Card */
.empty-state-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 30px auto;
  max-width: 540px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.03);
}

.empty-state-icon {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.empty-state-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.empty-state-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.empty-state-card .reset-filter-btn {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .archive-articles-section .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .archive-articles-section .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .compact-archive-hero .archive-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

/* Post Cards Layout */
.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.post-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04);
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.09), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.post-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}

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

.post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.post-meta .cat {
  color: #0C8B87;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.post-body h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-body h3 {
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.post-body .summary {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.post-body .rm {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-body .rm {
  color: #12ADA8;
  border-top-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

/* ====================================================
   DISCOVERYTECHLAB TOOL CARDS DIRECTORY (MATCHING SCREENSHOT)
   ==================================================== */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.tool-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E5EEF5;
  padding: 26px 24px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
  position: relative;
}

.tool-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #14B8A6;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09), 0 0 20px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
}

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

.tool-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #E6F7F5;
  color: #0C8B87;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tool-cat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0284C7;
  background: #E0F2FE;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.tool-card[data-cat="collection"] .tool-cat-badge,
.tool-card[data-cat="ediscovery"] .tool-cat-badge {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #0284C7;
}

.tool-card[data-cat="privacy"] .tool-cat-badge,
.tool-card[data-cat="compliance"] .tool-cat-badge {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #9333EA;
}

.tool-card[data-cat="forensics"] .tool-cat-badge,
.tool-card[data-cat="investigation"] .tool-cat-badge {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #16A34A;
}

.tool-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0D2B52;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 250ms ease;
}

.tool-card:hover h3 {
  color: #14B8A6;
}

.tool-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.tool-features-bar {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
}

.tool-features-bar span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.tool-features-bar span svg {
  color: #0D9488;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tool-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.tool-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: #0D2B52;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: background 250ms ease, transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.tool-link .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.tool-card:hover .tool-link {
  background: #14B8A6;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.28);
}

.tool-card:hover .tool-link .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1380px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .tool-card {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}

/* ====================================================
   PREMIUM SAAS CONTACT PAGE REDESIGN (Elementor & WPForms Ready)
   ==================================================== */
.contact-layout {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
}

/* LEFT CARD (Direct Inquiries Information Card) */
.contact-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
}

.contact-info-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-trust-footer {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0C8B87;
  transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-trust-footer:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.contact-trust-footer svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.contact-help-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 6px 0 0 0;
}

.contact-help-list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-help-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-help-list li::before {
  content: "\u2022";
  color: #0C8B87;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.contact-item-text strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.contact-item-text span {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-email-link {
  color: #0C8B87;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.contact-email-link:hover {
  color: #12ADA8;
}

/* RIGHT CARD (Contact Form Container) */
.form-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}

.form-box:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.form-box h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%2364748B' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 140px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input:hover,
.form-group select:hover,
.form-group textarea:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  outline: none;
}

/* Custom Select Dropdown - Theme Mouse Hover Support */
.custom-select-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.custom-select-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 40px 0 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.custom-select-trigger:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.custom-select-container.open .custom-select-trigger {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
}

.custom-select-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  width: 10px;
  height: 6px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5L6 6.5L11 1.5' stroke='%2364748B' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

.custom-select-container.open .custom-select-trigger::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.custom-options-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 150ms ease, transform 150ms ease, visibility 150ms ease;
}

.custom-select-container.open .custom-options-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.custom-option-item {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #0F172A;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 150ms ease, color 150ms ease;
}

/* THEME HOVER EFFECT ON MOUSE OVER */
.custom-option-item:hover {
  background-color: #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.custom-option-item.selected {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0B2545;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.custom-option-item.selected:hover {
  background-color: #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Submit Button */
.form-box button[type="submit"] {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}

.form-box button[type="submit"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #15c5bf 0%, #0e9e99 100%);
}

.form-box button[type="submit"]:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Privacy Reassurance */
.privacy-reassurance {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.privacy-reassurance svg {
  color: #0C8B87;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .form-box {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* ====================================================
   PREMIUM SAAS ABOUT US & LEGAL PAGES (Compact Spacing Matching Blog.html)
   ==================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  padding: 36px 0 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-section .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0C8B87;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-main-container {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
}

/* 1. Mission Card */
.about-mission-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.about-mission-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
}

.about-mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.about-mission-card h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-mission-card p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.about-mission-card p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 2. EDRM Expertise Section */
.about-edrm-section {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-edrm-section h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.edrm-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.edrm-feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.edrm-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
}

.edrm-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.edrm-feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.edrm-feature-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* 3. About DiscoveryTechLab Split Layout */
.about-brand-section {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-brand-section h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-brand-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0B2545 0%, #123163 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
  min-width: 230px;
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .brand-logo-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .logo-mark-large {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.25) 0%, rgba(12, 139, 135, 0.4) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .brand-title-text {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .brand-title-text .brand-hl {
  color: #4FD1C5;
}

.dtl-brand-showcase-card .brand-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 181, 179, 0.4);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.badge-num {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0C8B87;
}

.badge-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
}

.brand-bio-text p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* 4. Professional Highlights */
.about-highlights-section {
  margin-top: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.highlights-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.highlights-container h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  text-align: center;
}

.highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.highlights-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  text-align: justify;
}

.highlights-list li:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.check-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* 5. Objective Section */
.about-objective-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 4px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.about-objective-card h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-objective-card p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: justify;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .edrm-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .about-brand-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .brand-avatar-card {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .about-mission-card,
  .legal-card,
  .highlights-container,
  .about-objective-card,
  .about-brand-split {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* Legal Pages Styling matching About Us */
.legal-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-card h2 {
  margin-top: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-card h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Footer Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  footer.site-footer .container {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  .footer-newsletter {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .newsletter-content,
  .newsletter-action {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px 32px;
  }

  .footer-brand-col .footer-desc,
  .footer-founder-info {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  footer.site-footer {
    padding: 40px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-newsletter {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .newsletter-form input[type="email"],
  .btn-subscribe {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .footer-seo {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Responsive eDiscovery Lifecycle Timeline - Tablet Rows & Mobile Swipe Carousel */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 641px) {

  /* Tablet: Cards wrap into logical rows */
  .lifecycle-stages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .timeline-track-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 840px) and (min-width: 641px) {
  .lifecycle-stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  /* Mobile: Converts into a horizontal swipe timeline */
  .ediscovery-lifecycle-section {
    padding: 44px 0 36px;
  }

  .lifecycle-timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
  }

  .lifecycle-stages-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    /* scroll-snap-type: disabled for smooth js scrolling */
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    gap: 14px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #12ADA8 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .lifecycle-stages-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 5px;
  }

  .lifecycle-stages-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .lifecycle-stages-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #12ADA8;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .lifecycle-stage-card {
    flex: 0 0 225px;
    min-width: 225px;

    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .timeline-track-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .ediscovery-lifecycle-section .title-gradient {
    font-size: 25px;
  }

  .lifecycle-geo-note {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Coming Soon Modal Overlay & Card Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.coming-soon-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: rgba(7, 27, 56, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: none;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}

.coming-soon-modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.coming-soon-modal-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0B2545 0%, #061A33 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 196, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 540px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: left;
}

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

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 24px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #12ADA8;
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-badge-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  color: #48E5E0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.modal-tool-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.modal-tool-title span {
  color: #48E5E0;
}

.modal-section-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3.5px solid #12ADA8;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.modal-section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.modal-tool-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-status-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-sub-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.modal-action-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.btn-modal-back {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.btn-modal-back:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  color: #071931;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Tool Dedicated Coming Soon Page Styling (Premium SaaS Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.single-tool-body {
  background: #061A33;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.single-tool-wrapper {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 56px 24px 72px;
  position: relative;
  background: #061A33;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.045) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(72, 229, 224, 0.02) 0%, transparent 50%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.single-tool-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.035;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Main Card Container with Micro-Animation */
.tool-coming-soon-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A1F3B 0%, #06172E 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  text-align: left;
  animation: toolCardFadeUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes toolCardFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Status Header Bar */
.tool-card-status-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tool-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  color: #48E5E0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Tool Title Header */
.tool-title-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}

.tool-category-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #12ADA8;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tool-heading {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.tool-name-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 40%, #48E5E0 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.tool-subtitle {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Optional Micro Badges Tags */
.tool-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.tool-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.tool-tag.status-tag {
  color: #48E5E0;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
}

/* Modernized Description Card */
.tool-desc-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  border-left: 3px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.desc-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tool-desc-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #48E5E0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.tool-desc-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Notice Body Text */
.tool-notice-body {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tool-notice-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Action Area & Button */
.tool-action-area {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.btn-back-tools {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
  outline: none;
}

.btn-back-tools:hover,
.btn-back-tools:focus-visible {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  color: #071931;
  transform: translateX(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45);
  outline: 2px solid #48E5E0;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-back-tools svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-back-tools:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* Tool Notice Footer & Buttons (Coming Soon Page Dark Card High Contrast) */
.tool-notice-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.tool-notice-footer .btn,
.tool-coming-soon-card .tool-notice-footer a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Secondary Button: Back to Tools Directory */
.tool-notice-footer .btn-secondary,
.tool-coming-soon-card .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.tool-notice-footer .btn-secondary:hover,
.tool-coming-soon-card .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Primary Button: Request Early Beta Access */
.tool-notice-footer .btn-primary,
.tool-coming-soon-card .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0C8B87 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}

.tool-notice-footer .btn-primary:hover,
.tool-coming-soon-card .btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48E5E0 0%, #12ADA8 100%) !important;
  color: #071931 !important;
  border-color: #48E5E0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .single-tool-wrapper {
    padding: 36px 16px 48px;
  }

  .tool-coming-soon-card {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .tool-heading {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .tool-action-area {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .btn-back-tools {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* About Page CTA Buttons Hover Effects */
.btn-about-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-about-cta.teal {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
}

.btn-about-cta.teal:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  border-color: var(--teal-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
}

.btn-about-cta.navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}

.btn-about-cta.navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-2);
  border-color: var(--navy-2);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.35);
}

.btn-about-cta .arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-about-cta:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}













/* ==========================================================================
   ORIGINAL CLEAN MEGAMENU ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
header.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05);
}

.site-header .header-inner {
  position: relative !important;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu {
  position: static !important;
}

.megamenu-panel {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
  padding: 20px 28px 28px;
  z-index: 1200;
  max-height: 75vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.megamenu-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -25px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
}

nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover .megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered .megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open .megamenu-panel {
  display: block;
}












/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER ACTIVE TAB PILLS & COMPACT MEGAMENU SUB-LINKS FIX
   ========================================================================== */
nav.main-nav>ul {
  gap: 6px !important;
}

nav.main-nav>ul>li {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Top-Level Header Navigation Links Base */
nav.main-nav>ul>li>a {
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Active Pill Style ONLY for Top-Level Header Navigation Links (Includes Tools Parent Header Item) */
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu>a.megamenu-trigger.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.dropdown-trigger.active {
  color: #0d807c !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

/* Megamenu Sub-menu Links (Clean, Compact Text Links - NO Pill Styling) */
.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 1.5px 0 !important;
  /* Compact vertical spacing */
  white-space: normal !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a,
.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a.active {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 3px 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) !important;
  border: none !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   PERFECT FULL-WIDTH MEGAMENU, HOVER PILL SHAPE & TEAL BOTTOM LINE ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */

header.site-header {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05) !important;
}

.site-header .header-inner {
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 14px 24px !important;
  max-width: var(--maxw) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.site-header nav.main-nav {
  position: static !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.site-header nav.main-nav>ul,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu {
  position: static !important;
}

.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown {
  position: relative !important;
}

nav.main-nav>ul {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

nav.main-nav>ul>li {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Base Navigation Link with Reserved Bottom Line (Prevents Any Vertical Jump) */
nav.main-nav>ul>li>a {
  padding: 6px 10px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
  /* Thin bottom line reserved space */
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease !important;
}

/* Hover State: Soft Teal Pill Background Shape + Thin Teal Line at Bottom */
nav.main-nav>ul>li>a:hover,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown:hover>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown.is-hovered>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown.open>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu:hover>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu.is-hovered>a,
nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu.open>a {
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.07) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

/* Active Page State: Soft Teal Pill Background Shape + Solid Thin Teal Bottom Line */
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-megamenu>a.megamenu-trigger.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.active,
.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.dropdown-trigger.active {
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15) !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  /* Thin teal bottom indicator line */
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

/* Search Box Fixed Dimensions */
.header-search .search-box {
  max-width: 200px !important;
  width: 200px !important;
  background: var(--bg-light) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 14px !important;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease !important;
}

.header-search .search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2) !important;
  max-width: 200px !important;
  width: 200px !important;
}

/* FULL-WIDTH MEGAMENU PANEL */
.megamenu-panel {
  display: none;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 100% !important;
  left: 24px !important;
  right: 24px !important;
  width: calc(100% - 48px) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.14) !important;
  padding: 24px 28px 28px !important;
  z-index: 1200 !important;
  max-height: 75vh !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
}

/* Seamless Overlapping Hover Bridge to prevent dropdown closure during mouse movement */
.megamenu-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px !important;
  /* Extends 30px UPWARDS to cover the header padding gap completely */
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 35px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  z-index: 1201 !important;
}

/* Maintain Megamenu open state seamlessly */
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu:hover>.megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.is-hovered>.megamenu-panel,
nav.main-nav ul li.has-megamenu.open>.megamenu-panel {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

/* 4-Column Megamenu Grid Layout */
.megamenu-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 16px 16px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.megamenu-cat {
  background: var(--bg-light) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}

.megamenu-cat:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Megamenu Sub-menu Links */
.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 1.5px 0 !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a,
.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a.active {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 3px 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.megamenu-panel .megamenu-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) !important;
  border: none !important;
}

/* Strict No-Shrink / No-Scale for All Header & Megamenu Elements */
.site-header nav.main-nav a,
.site-header nav.main-nav a:hover,
.site-header nav.main-nav a:focus,
.site-header nav.main-nav a:active,
.site-header nav.main-nav a:visited,
.megamenu-panel a,
.megamenu-panel a:hover,
.megamenu-panel a:focus,
.megamenu-panel a:active {
  transform: none !important;
  scale: 1 !important;
  zoom: 1 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL EYEBROW PILL BADGE STYLING (MATCHES ABOUT US HERO DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.eyebrow,
.archive-eyebrow,
.tool-category-label,
.section-head .eyebrow,
.hero-content .eyebrow,
.compact-archive-hero .eyebrow,
.post-header .eyebrow,
.article-header .eyebrow,
.single-tool-wrapper .tool-category-label {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3) !important;
  padding: 5px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.08) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.eyebrow:hover,
.archive-eyebrow:hover,
.tool-category-label:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45) !important;
  color: #096a67 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORY FILTER HORIZONTAL SCROLL & ARROW ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.filter-nav-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: scroll !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  cursor: grab !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
}

.scroll-arrow {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.scroll-arrow:hover {
  background: #12ADA8 !important;
  border-color: #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FLEXBOX SCROLL FIX FOR CATEGORY FILTER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.filter-nav-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  flex: 1 1 0% !important;
  /* CRITICAL: Allows wrapper to constrain width and scroll horizontally */
  min-width: 0 !important;
  /* CRITICAL: Prevents flex child from expanding to content width */
  max-width: 100% !important;
  cursor: grab !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}

.filter-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
}

.scroll-arrow {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  min-width: 36px !important;
  min-height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 4px !important;
}

.scroll-arrow:hover {
  background: #12ADA8 !important;
  border-color: #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Featured Tool Card Style (as in screenshot) */
.veridex-featured-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.veridex-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18), 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(18,173,168,0.5);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
}

/* Diagonal Ribbon on top right */
.veridex-featured-card .ribbon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: -32px;
  background: #0B2545;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 34px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.veridex-featured-card .ribbon-badge span {
  color: #F59E0B;
}

/* Top Header Info Row */
.veridex-featured-card .card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.veridex-featured-card .icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) 0%, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.06) 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #12ADA8;
}

.veridex-featured-card .module-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-right: 28px;
}

/* Content Area */
.veridex-featured-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.veridex-featured-card p {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

/* Checkmarks Row */
.veridex-featured-card .features-check-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #F8FFFE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18,173,168,0.12);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.veridex-featured-card .features-check-row span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.veridex-featured-card .features-check-row span svg {
  stroke: #12ADA8;
}

/* Action Launch Button */
.veridex-featured-card .launch-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0B2545;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.veridex-featured-card:hover .launch-btn {
  background: #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
}

.veridex-featured-card .launch-btn .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.veridex-featured-card:hover .launch-btn .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERIDEX Product Suite \u2014 Modern Enterprise SaaS Design System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Section - Clean Enterprise SaaS Layout */
.v-product-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  padding: 52px 0 44px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .v-product-hero {
    padding: 52px 0 44px 0;
  }
}

.v-product-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.v-product-hero .container {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.v-hero-badge {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
}

.v-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.v-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.v-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.v-hero-badge-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.v-hero-badge-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* SaaS Main Layout & Sections */
.v-main-container {
  padding-top: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.prose {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #2D3748;
}

.prose p,
article.prose p {
  text-align: left;
}

.v-section {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.v-section:last-of-type,
section.v-section:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.v-section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px auto;
}

.v-section-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.v-section-desc {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Grids & Cards */
.v-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.v-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.v-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.v-card-alert {
  border-top: 4px solid #EF4444;
}

.v-card-teal {
  border-left: 5px solid #12ADA8;
}

.v-card-navy {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
}

.v-card-blue {
  border-top: 4px solid #3B82F6;
}

.v-card-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-card-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.v-card-list {
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 14px 0 0 0;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.v-card-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.v-card-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 6-Stage Workflow & Card Containers */
.v-workflow-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.v-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.v-step-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.v-step-card:hover {
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}

.v-usecase-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.v-usecase-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 5px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.v-usecase-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.v-usecase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.v-step-num {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  color: #12ADA8;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.v-step-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-step-desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Dark Glass Banner / Why Section */
.v-dark-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 60px 44px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.v-dark-banner .v-section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.v-dark-banner .v-section-desc {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.v-glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.v-glass-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.v-glass-card-title {
  color: #A2E8F6 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-glass-card-desc {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Real-World Use Cases */
.v-usecase-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.v-usecase-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 5px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.v-usecase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.v-usecase-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-usecase-challenge {
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.v-usecase-solution {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* AI Overview & Governance Blocks */
.v-ai-block {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.v-ai-block-teal {
  border-left: 5px solid #12ADA8;
}

.v-ai-block-red {
  border-left: 5px solid #EF4444;
}

.v-ai-title {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.v-ai-text {
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.v-governance-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.v-quote-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.v-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.v-compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.v-compare-table th {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #334155;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.v-compare-table th.v-veridex-head {
  border-bottom: 2px solid #A2E8F6;
  background: #1E293B;
  color: #A2E8F6;
}

.v-compare-table td {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.v-compare-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.v-compare-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.v-compare-table td.v-veridex-cell {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: #F0FDF4;
}

/* Modern FAQ Accordion */
.v-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.v-faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.v-faq-item[open] {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.v-faq-summary {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.v-faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.v-faq-summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #12ADA8;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: 12px;
}

.v-faq-item[open] .v-faq-summary::after {
  content: '\u2212';
}

.v-faq-content {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* High-Converting CTA Banner */
.v-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 64px 44px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.v-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(162, 232, 246, 0.2) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-cta-container {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v-cta-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.v-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

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

.v-cta-actions .v-btn-primary,
.v-cta-actions a.v-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.v-cta-actions .v-btn-primary:hover,
.v-cta-actions a.v-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #12ADA8 !important;
  border-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.v-cta-actions .v-btn-secondary,
.v-cta-actions a.v-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.v-cta-actions .v-btn-secondary:hover,
.v-cta-actions a.v-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Styles for VERIDEX Product Suite & Site Components */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .v-product-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 30px 0;
  }
  .v-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .v-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .v-workflow-box {
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
  .v-dark-banner {
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
  .header-search .search-box {
    max-width: 150px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .v-product-hero {
    padding: 28px 0 24px 0;
  }
  .v-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .v-hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .v-hero-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .v-section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .v-main-container {
    padding-top: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .v-section {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .v-cta-banner {
    padding: 44px 20px;
  }
  .v-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .v-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .v-usecase-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .v-ai-block {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .v-compare-table {
    min-width: 580px;
  }
  .v-compare-table th,
  .v-compare-table td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-newsletter {
    padding: 32px 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .newsletter-form input,
  .newsletter-form .btn-subscribe {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .v-hero-badge-card {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .header-search {
    display: none;
  }
  .v-hero-badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .v-hero-badge-card {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .v-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .archive-filter-nav {
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .scroll-arrow {
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    min-width: 30px !important;
    min-height: 30px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    margin: 0 2px !important;
  }
  .filter-scroll-wrapper {
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Executive Problem-Solution Framework Redesign
   ========================================================================== */
.exec-framework-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid #12ADA8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.exec-framework-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.exec-framework-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.exec-framework-tag {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  color: #12ADA8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.exec-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

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

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

.exec-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.exec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.exec-card-step {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.exec-card-heading {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.exec-card-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card 4 Highlight \u2014 The VERIDEX Solution */
.exec-card-solution {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border: 1px solid #12ADA8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
}

.exec-card-solution:hover {
  border-color: #A2E8F6;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.3);
}

.exec-card-solution .exec-card-step {
  color: #A2E8F6;
}

.exec-card-solution .exec-card-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.exec-card-solution .exec-card-text {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}




/* ==========================================================================
   Global Responsive Container & Section Spacing
   Standardizes layout width and vertical padding across all pages to match
   the About Us page enterprise-style centered layout.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet: \u2264 992px */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 32px;
  }
  .section {
    padding: var(--section-pad-tablet) 0;
  }
  .section.tight {
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad-tablet) * 0.75) 0;
  }
}

/* Mobile: \u2264 640px */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .section {
    padding: var(--section-pad-mobile) 0;
  }
  .section.tight {
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad-mobile) * 0.75) 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENTERPRISE SAAS VERIDEX PRODUCT PAGE STYLING SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. HERO SECTION */
.v-product-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #06152B 50%, #0A4E6B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 52px 0 44px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.v-product-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.v-product-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 78, 107, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.v-product-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.v-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.v-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.v-hero-desc {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  text-align: center;
}

.v-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.v-hero-badge-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.v-hero-badge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
}

/* 2. FILTER NAV PILLS */
.archive-filter-nav {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 70px !important;
  z-index: 999 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}
.filter-nav-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}
.filter-scroll-wrapper {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
  padding: 4px 0 !important;
}
.filter-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
}
.hero-category-chips .filter-pill,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill,
.filter-pill {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.04) !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill:hover,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill:hover,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill:hover,
.filter-pill:hover {
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #0C8B87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.05) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) !important;
}

.hero-category-chips .filter-pill.active,
.filter-scroll-wrapper .filter-pill.active,
.archive-filter-nav .filter-pill.active,
.filter-pill.active,
.filter-pill[aria-current="page"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #12ADA8 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 3. SECTIONS & LAYOUT */
.v-main-container {
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.v-section {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.v-section-head {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.v-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B2545;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.v-section-desc {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 800px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

/* 4. GRIDS & CARDS */
.v-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.v-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.v-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.v-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.v-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
}
.v-card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.v-card-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Alert Card Variant */
.v-card-alert {
  border-left: 4px solid #EF4444;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FEF2F2 100%);
}
.v-card-alert .v-card-title {
  color: #991B1B;
}

/* 5. EXECUTIVE FRAMEWORK BOX */
.exec-framework-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  margin: 36px 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.exec-framework-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.exec-framework-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.exec-framework-tag {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  color: #A2E8F6;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.exec-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.exec-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.exec-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.exec-card-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.exec-card-heading {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.exec-card-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.exec-card-solution {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25) 0%, rgba(10, 78, 107, 0.3) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.5);
}

/* 6. STEP CARDS & WORKFLOW */
.v-workflow-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
}
.v-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.v-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #12ADA8;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12);
}
.v-step-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12ADA8, #0B2545);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.v-step-title {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B2545;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.v-step-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .v-grid-3, .exec-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .v-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .v-product-hero {
    padding: 60px 0 50px;
  }
  .v-grid-3, .v-grid-2, .v-grid-4, .exec-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .exec-framework-box {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .v-workflow-box {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL HEADER \u2014 Veridex-Style White Sticky Header (All Pages)
   Forces the same white/glassmorphic sticky header across every page.
   Placed at end of file to guarantee cascade priority.
   ========================================================================== */
header.site-header {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05) !important;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

header.site-header .header-inner {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 14px 24px !important;
  max-width: var(--maxw) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Logo: Dark text on white header */
header.site-header .logo {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
header.site-header .logo .brand-text {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
header.site-header .logo .brand-hl {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}
header.site-header .logo .mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.32) !important;
}

/* Nav links: Dark text on white header with Dynamic Gradient Pill & Bottom Glow Indicator */
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 7px 14px !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a:hover,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown:hover>a,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown.is-hovered>a,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown.open>a {
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.07) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Active Nav State: Gradient Pill + Glowing Bottom Line */
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li>a.active,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.active,
header.site-header nav.main-nav>ul>li.has-dropdown>a.dropdown-trigger.active {
  color: #075e5a !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18), rgba(10, 78, 107, 0.08)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25) !important;
  border-bottom: 3.5px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.28), 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.18) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}


/* Search box: Light bg on white header */
header.site-header .header-search .search-box {
  background: var(--bg-light) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
header.site-header .header-search input {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
header.site-header .header-search button {
  background: var(--navy) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
header.site-header .header-search button:hover {
  background: var(--teal) !important;
}

/* Menu toggle: Dark icon on white header */
header.site-header .menu-toggle {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}

/* Enhanced Dropdown Menu Animation & Styling */
header.site-header .dropdown-menu {
  display: none !important;
  animation: dtlDropdownEntrance 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.16), 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.12) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px !important;
}

header.site-header nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
header.site-header nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.is-hovered > .dropdown-menu,
header.site-header nav.main-nav ul li.has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex !important;
}

@keyframes dtlDropdownEntrance {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 8px) scale(0.97); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1); }
}

header.site-header .dropdown-menu li a {
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
}

header.site-header .dropdown-menu li a:hover,
header.site-header .dropdown-menu li a.active {
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1) !important;
  color: #0c8b87 !important;
  border-left: 3px solid #12ADA8 !important;
  padding-left: 20px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Post Bottom Components: Related Tool Card & 4 Related Posts
   ========================================================================== */

.post-related-tool-section {
  margin: 48px 0 36px;
  width: 100%;
}

.related-tool-showcase-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.22);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.related-tool-showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.12), 0 4px 18px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.45);
}

.related-tool-showcase-card::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12ADA8 0%, #0B2545 100%);
}

.related-tool-inner {
  padding: 30px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.related-tool-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.related-tool-badge-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.related-tool-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #12ADA8 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.related-tool-meta-labels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.related-tool-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.related-tool-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 2px 0 0 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.related-tool-privacy-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0C8B87;
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.related-tool-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.related-tool-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.related-tool-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0B2545;
  background: #F0F4FF;
  border: 1px solid #D0D8F0;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.related-tool-tag:hover {
  background: #E4ECFF;
  border-color: #BACBEE;
}

.related-tool-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn-launch-related-tool {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.2);
}

.btn-launch-related-tool:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.35);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Related Posts Section */
.post-related-posts-section {
  margin: 40px 0 48px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  width: 100%;
}

.related-posts-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.related-posts-header .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.related-posts-title-box h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.related-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .related-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .related-tool-inner {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
  .related-tool-top-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.related-post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  height: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.related-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.related-post-card-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 173, 168, 0.2);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.related-post-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.related-post-card:hover .related-post-card-title {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

.related-post-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.related-post-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.related-post-card-link {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}