/* ==========================================================================
   ReadyToGo — About Us Page Stylesheet
   Pixel-accurate reproduction of the reference specification (IMAGE A)
   Strictly locked to the 870px+ desktop composition with responsive adaptations
   ========================================================================== */

/* Page Wrapper & Baseline Canvas */
.about-page-wrapper {
  /* Shared Border Radius Scale (Strict 6-step system) */
  --radius-xs: 6px;                            /* Micro tags, inner chips, indicators */
  --radius-sm: 12px;                           /* Icon wraps, badges, trust items */
  --radius-md: 18px;                           /* Standard cards, hero wraps, CTA banners */
  --radius-full: 9999px;                       /* Pills, buttons, rounded capsules */
  --radius-circle: 50%;                        /* Avatars, spark rings, beacons */
  --radius-none: 0;                            /* Reset */

  /* Shared Color Palette (10-12 token system) */
  --color-text-main: #0f172a;                  /* Primary headings & dark text */
  --color-text-muted: #475569;                 /* Body copy & descriptions */
  --color-text-subtle: #94a3b8;                /* Captions & secondary accents */
  --color-text-inverse: #ffffff;               /* White on dark backgrounds */
  --color-brand-primary: #2563eb;              /* Primary links, icons & badges */
  --color-brand-hover: #1d4ed8;                /* Hover blue */
  --color-accent-amber: #d97706;               /* Amber / fundamentals */
  --color-accent-pink: #db2777;                /* Pink / rose / analytics */
  --color-accent-sky: #0284c7;                 /* Sky / cyan / roadmaps */
  --color-accent-green: #059669;               /* Green / success */
  --color-accent-purple: #7c3aed;              /* Purple / consistency */
  --color-accent-red: #dc2626;                 /* Red / danger */

  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif);

  /* Unified Typographic Scale (Strict 8-step modular system) */
  --text-2xs: 0.6875rem;                       /* 11px - Micro pills & taglines */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;                          /* 12px - Badges, tags, captions */
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;                         /* 14px - Compact body, trust metrics */
  --text-base: 0.9375rem;                      /* 15px - Standard body & buttons */
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;                         /* 18px - Card titles & focal accents */
  --text-xl: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.625rem);    /* 22-26px - Subheadings & banners */
  --text-2xl: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);  /* 28-36px - Section headings */
  --text-3xl: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);     /* 32-44px - Hero display title */
}

/* Fluid Container calibrated for 870px reference width and wider */
.about-container {
  width: min(100% - 40px, 1140px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-container {
    width: min(100% - 24px, 1140px);
  }
}

/* Common Section Spacing */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 64px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }
}

/* Subtle Ambient Background Decorative Blobs */
.about-ambient-shape {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.ambient-blue-1 {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.7) 0%, rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.35) 45%, rgba(239, 246, 255, 0) 70%);
  top: -40px;
  right: -60px;
  animation: ambientFloat1 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.ambient-blue-2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6) 0%, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.3) 50%, rgba(239, 246, 255, 0) 70%);
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -80px;
  animation: ambientFloat2 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1s;
}

@keyframes ambientFloat1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.35; }
  50% { transform: translate(-25px, 20px) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.45; }
  100% { transform: translate(15px, -15px) scale(0.96); opacity: 0.32; }
}

@keyframes ambientFloat2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.32; }
  50% { transform: translate(25px, -20px) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.42; }
  100% { transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(0.94); opacity: 0.30; }
}

/* Floating Rounded Diamonds matching IMAGE A with organic micro-rotation */
.floating-square {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.75) 0%, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.35) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

.sq-1 {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  top: 14%;
  right: 7%;
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: floatDiamond1 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.sq-2 {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  top: 45%;
  left: 3%;
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: floatDiamond2 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1s;
}

.sq-3 {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  bottom: 22%;
  right: 4%;
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: floatDiamond3 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.5s;
}

@keyframes floatDiamond1 {
  0% { transform: rotate(20deg) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: rotate(26deg) translateY(-8px) scale(1.04); }
  100% { transform: rotate(16deg) translateY(6px); }
}

@keyframes floatDiamond2 {
  0% { transform: rotate(-15deg) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: rotate(-22deg) translateY(8px) scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: rotate(-10deg) translateY(-6px); }
}

@keyframes floatDiamond3 {
  0% { transform: rotate(20deg) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: rotate(12deg) translateY(-6px) scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: rotate(28deg) translateY(5px); }
}

/* Typography Helpers & Metallic Gradient Shimmer Accent */
.text-accent-blue {
  color: #2563eb;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 45%, #0ea5e9 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: textShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes textShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Scroll Reveal System */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.reveal-delay-7 { transition-delay: 0.42s; }
.reveal-delay-8 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.reveal-delay-9 { transition-delay: 0.54s; }

/* Standard Section Pill Badges */
.about-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
}

/* Section Headers: Left-Aligned vs Centered */
.about-header-left {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.about-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
}

.about-section-h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-section-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: ABOUT HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

.about-hero-content {
  max-width: 580px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-hero-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Hero Action Buttons */
.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: left 0.65s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.about-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.48);
}

.about-btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.about-btn-primary svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.about-btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.about-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #2563eb !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid #bfdbfe;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.about-btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #60a5fa;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.about-btn-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-btn-primary,
  .about-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* 4 Trust Value Indicators */
.about-trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px 10px;
  }
}

.about-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: default;
}

.about-trust-item:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-trust-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.about-trust-item:hover .about-trust-icon {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1d4ed8;
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
}

.about-trust-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-trust-text strong {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-trust-text span {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Hero Right: Workspace Visual with Floating Question Badges */
.about-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.about-hero-img-wrap:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.9);
}

.about-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-hero-img-wrap:hover .about-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Question Pills with Living Ambient Animations */
.hero-question-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 0.28s ease,
              border-color 0.28s ease,
              color 0.28s ease,
              background-color 0.28s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.bubble-q1 {
  top: 12%;
  left: 12%;
  animation: floatBubble1 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.bubble-q2 {
  top: 10%;
  right: 14%;
  animation: floatBubble2 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.4s;
}

.bubble-q-icon {
  top: 24%;
  left: 52%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  animation: floatBubbleIcon 3.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.2s,
             questionAuraPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bubble-q3 {
  top: 38%;
  left: 6%;
  animation: floatBubble3 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.8s;
}

.bubble-q4 {
  top: 30%;
  right: 6%;
  animation: floatBubble4 5.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.3s;
}

.bubble-q5 {
  bottom: 18%;
  right: 12%;
  animation: floatBubble5 4.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1.1s;
}

@keyframes floatBubble1 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

@keyframes floatBubble2 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1.5deg); }
}

@keyframes floatBubbleIcon {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px) scale(1.06); }
}

@keyframes questionAuraPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5), 0 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0); }
}

@keyframes floatBubble3 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

@keyframes floatBubble4 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(1deg); }
}

@keyframes floatBubble5 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

/* Bubble Hover Micro-Interaction */
.hero-question-bubble:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.1) !important;
  border-color: #2563eb;
  color: #2563eb;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35), 0 0 0 3px rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.6);
  z-index: 10;
}

.bubble-q-icon:hover {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px) scale(1.15) !important;
  background: #1d4ed8;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35), 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.55);
}

/* Bubble Pop Feedback */
.hero-question-bubble.bubble-pop {
  animation: bubblePopEffect 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes bubblePopEffect {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  40% { transform: scale(1.22); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-question-bubble {
    font-size: var(--text-2xs);
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .bubble-q1 {
    left: 8px;
    top: 8%;
  }

  .bubble-q2 {
    right: 8px;
    top: 8%;
  }

  .bubble-q3 {
    left: 8px;
    top: 42%;
  }

  .bubble-q4 {
    right: 8px;
    top: 38%;
  }

  .bubble-q5 {
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 10%;
  }

  .bubble-q-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    top: 22%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero-question-bubble {
    font-size: var(--text-2xs);
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }

  .bubble-q5 {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: THE PROBLEM — 5-CARD LAYERED FAN COMPOSITION
   Cinematic scroll-driven staged reveal: 03 → 02+04 → 01+05
   ========================================================================== */
.about-problem-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  padding-top: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 72px;
}

/* Background studio floor glow & subtle depth */
.about-problem-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 85%, rgba(240, 247, 255, 0.7) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Problem Section: Natural Height & Balanced Spacing (Zero Dead Space) ── */
.about-problem-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  padding-top: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}

.about-problem-section.problem-scroll-track {
  position: relative;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 0;
  padding-top: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.problem-sticky-wrapper {
  position: static;
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .about-problem-section,
  .about-problem-section.problem-scroll-track {
    height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .problem-sticky-wrapper {
    position: static !important;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Section 2 Header Left-Aligned within max-width */
.about-problem-section .about-header-left {
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 10px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-problem-section .about-pill {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-problem-section .about-section-h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-problem-section .about-section-sub {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Parent container: 5-card horizontal fan stage ───────────────────── */
.problem-cards-stage {
  --card-offset-inner: 198px;
  --card-offset-outer: 383px;
  --card-offset-step: 185px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 14px auto 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 10px 28px 10px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Background subtle dashed arc */
.problem-stage-backdrop-arc {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  width: 88%;
  height: 150px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-stage-backdrop-arc {
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-stage-backdrop-arc {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Soft ambient floor reflection */
.problem-cards-stage::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 34px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) 0%, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.07) 45%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(12px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Base Card Styles ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.problem-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 16px 12px 16px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: transform 0.82s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    opacity 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.problem-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -14px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 18px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 72%);
  filter: blur(7px);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.problem-card-body {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.problem-num-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 24px;
  height: 22px;
  padding: 0 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.problem-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.problem-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.42;
  margin: 0;
}

.problem-card-illustration {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.problem-illustration-img {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDIVIDUAL CARD THEMES & DIMENSIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.problem-card-1 {
  width: 192px;
  height: 326px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #edf6ff 0%, #e1effe 55%, #d5e9fd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14), 0 6px 14px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-right: -12px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.problem-card-1 .problem-num-badge {
  background: #1d68ed;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 7px rgba(29, 104, 237, 0.35);
}

.problem-card-2 {
  width: 202px;
  height: 346px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0fdf7 0%, #e2f9ee 55%, #d3f4e3 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.14), 0 6px 14px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-right: -12px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.problem-card-2 .problem-num-badge {
  background: #0d9488;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 7px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}

.problem-card-3 {
  width: 218px;
  height: 372px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f4ff 0%, #ede3fe 55%, #e3d5fd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 214, 254, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 46px -10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22), 0 8px 18px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  z-index: 5;
}

.problem-card-3 .problem-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.problem-card-3 .problem-num-badge {
  background: #7c3aed;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

.problem-card-3 .problem-card-illustration {
  height: 152px;
}

.problem-card-4 {
  width: 202px;
  height: 346px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff5f2 0%, #ffe9e2 55%, #ffdcd2 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 215, 170, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.14), 0 6px 14px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-left: -12px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.problem-card-4 .problem-num-badge {
  background: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 7px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
}

.problem-card-5 {
  width: 192px;
  height: 326px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eff7ff 0%, #e2f1fe 55%, #d5e9fd 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(186, 230, 253, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14), 0 6px 14px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-left: -12px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.problem-card-5 .problem-num-badge {
  background: #1d68ed;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 7px rgba(29, 104, 237, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESKTOP STAGED SCROLL REVEAL — Cinematic Layered Emergence
   Cards begin stacked behind Card 03 and fan outward on scroll.
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 992px) {

  /* ─── STAGE 0 (Initial state: Card 03 alone, cards 01, 02, 04, 05 tucked behind) ─── */

  /* Outer pair (01 & 05): tucked directly behind Card 03 at deepest layer */
  .problem-card-1 {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate3d(var(--card-offset-outer), 58px, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(0.85);
    z-index: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  }

  .problem-card-1::after {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .problem-card-5 {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-1 * var(--card-offset-outer)), 58px, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(0.85);
    z-index: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  }

  .problem-card-5::after {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  /* Inner pair (02 & 04): tucked directly behind and slightly below Card 03 */
  .problem-card-2 {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate3d(var(--card-offset-inner), 40px, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(0.9);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  }

  .problem-card-2::after {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .problem-card-4 {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-1 * var(--card-offset-inner)), 40px, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(0.9);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  }

  .problem-card-4::after {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  /* Center card (03): Hero anchor — fully visible and elevated in final position */
  .problem-card-3 {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translate3d(0, -4px, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 46px -10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22), 0 8px 18px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  }

  .problem-card-3::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* ─── STAGE 1 (First Scroll: Cards 02 & 04 emerge from behind Card 03) ─── */

  /* Cards 02 & 04 slide upward and outward into their exact positions */
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-2,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card-2 {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translate3d(0, 2px, 0) rotate(-1deg) scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -8px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.14), 0 6px 14px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-2::after,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card-2::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-4,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card-4 {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translate3d(0, 2px, 0) rotate(1deg) scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.14), 0 6px 14px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-4::after,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card-4::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* In Stage 1: Cards 01 & 05 transition smoothly to sit tucked behind Cards 02 & 04 */
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-1 {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate3d(var(--card-offset-step), 34px, 0) rotate(-1deg) scale(0.92);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-1::after {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-5 {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate3d(calc(-1 * var(--card-offset-step)), 34px, 0) rotate(1deg) scale(0.92);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-5::after {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  /* ─── STAGE 2 (Second Scroll: Cards 01 & 05 emerge outward — Full 5-card fan) ─── */

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card-1 {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translate3d(0, 6px, 0) rotate(-2.2deg) scale(1);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14), 0 6px 14px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card-1::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card-5 {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translate3d(0, 6px, 0) rotate(2.2deg) scale(1);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14), 0 6px 14px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  }

  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card-5::after {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* ─── Hover Lift (interactive on currently visible cards only) ─── */
  .problem-card-3:hover,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-2:hover,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-4:hover,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card:hover {
    transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1.025) !important;
    z-index: 15 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 26px 52px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18), 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    transition-duration: 0.35s !important;
  }

  .problem-card-3:hover::after,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-2:hover::after,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="1"] .problem-card-4:hover::after,
  .problem-cards-stage[data-scroll-stage="2"] .problem-card:hover::after {
    bottom: -18px;
    height: 24px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 72%);
    filter: blur(10px);
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* ── Medium Desktop (992px – 1199px) ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1199px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .problem-cards-stage {
    --card-offset-inner: 182px;
    --card-offset-outer: 352px;
    --card-offset-step: 170px;
    max-width: 940px;
    padding: 18px 6px 32px 6px;
  }

  .problem-card-1,
  .problem-card-5 {
    width: 175px;
    height: 320px;
    margin-right: -10px;
    margin-left: -10px;
  }

  .problem-card-2,
  .problem-card-4 {
    width: 184px;
    height: 338px;
    margin-right: -10px;
    margin-left: -10px;
  }

  .problem-card-3 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 368px;
  }

  .problem-card-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  .problem-card-illustration {
    height: 135px;
  }

  .problem-card-3 .problem-card-illustration {
    height: 148px;
  }
}

/* Problem Card Illustration & Badge Micro-interactions */
.problem-card .problem-illustration-img {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.problem-card:hover .problem-illustration-img {
  transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-5px);
}

.problem-num-badge {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.problem-card:hover .problem-num-badge {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Carousel Indicator Dots */
.problem-scroll-dots {
  display: none !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .problem-scroll-dots {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

.p-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.p-dot:hover {
  background: #94a3b8;
}

.p-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  background: #2563eb;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

/* ── Tablet (681px – 991px) ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 681px) {
  .problem-cards-stage {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: stretch;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-padding: 0 20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px 24px 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .problem-cards-stage::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .problem-stage-backdrop-arc,
  .problem-cards-stage::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .problem-card {
    flex: 0 0 225px;
    height: 350px;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  }

  .problem-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  }

  .problem-card::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile (<680px) ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .problem-cards-stage {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: stretch;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-padding: 0 16px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px 20px 16px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .problem-cards-stage::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .problem-stage-backdrop-arc,
  .problem-cards-stage::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .problem-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(84vw - 28px);
    max-width: 280px;
    height: 355px;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px 16px 12px 16px;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  }

  .problem-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }

  .problem-card::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .problem-card-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  .problem-card-illustration {
    height: 145px;
  }
}

/* ── prefers-reduced-motion ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-problem-section.problem-scroll-track {
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .problem-sticky-wrapper {
    position: static !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .problem-card {
    transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }

  .problem-card::after {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .problem-card-1 {
    transform: rotate(-2.2deg) translateY(6px) !important;
  }

  .problem-card-2 {
    transform: rotate(-1deg) translateY(2px) !important;
  }

  .problem-card-3 {
    transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-4px) !important;
  }

  .problem-card-4 {
    transform: rotate(1deg) translateY(2px) !important;
  }

  .problem-card-5 {
    transform: rotate(2.2deg) translateY(6px) !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: OUR SOLUTION — ONE LEARNING JOURNEY
   Reimagined Interactive Human & Robotic AI Synapse Composition
   Screen-Pinned Fingertip Touch Experience
   ========================================================================== */
.about-solution-section,
.about-solution-section.solution-scroll-track {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding: 32px 0 40px 0 !important;
  background-color: #f0f7ff;
  transition: background-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.solution-sticky-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  top: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Base daylight gradient layer */
.solution-bg-base {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e0effe 32%, #e0effe 72%, #ffffff 100%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC BACKGROUND TRANSFORMATION LAYER (Activates on Fingertip Touch)
   ========================================================================== */
.solution-bg-dynamic-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: var(--touch-intensity, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity;
}

/* Gradient color shift: shifts from sky blue into an electrifying, luminous cyber atmosphere */
.solution-bg-gradient-shift {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 75% at 50% 43%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16) 38%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.10) 65%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #e6f1fe 0%, #d8e9fd 28%, #e0f2fe 72%, #f8fafc 100%);
  transition: background 0.6s ease;
}

/* Subtle futuristic cyber matrix mesh behind hands (clean fade, no circular boundary) */
.solution-bg-cyber-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 20%, #000 80%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 20%, #000 80%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: calc(var(--touch-intensity, 0) * 0.6);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
}

/* Header container and status pill */
.solution-header-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.solution-single-header {
  margin: 0 auto 10px auto;
  max-width: 900px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.solution-heading-inline {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Two-hand composite stage */
.solution-hands-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  height: clamp(240px, 30vh, 290px);
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

/* Flowing background ribbon waves */
.solution-bg-waves {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px -20px;
  width: calc(100% + 40px);
  height: calc(100% + 20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

.about-solution-section.touch-connected .solution-bg-waves {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45));
}

.solution-hand-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hand-human {
  right: calc(50% - 8px);
  left: auto;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  width: clamp(340px, 48vw, 620px);
  max-width: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hand-robotic {
  left: calc(50% - 8px);
  right: auto;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  width: clamp(340px, 48vw, 620px);
  max-width: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

.solution-hand-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12));
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

.about-solution-section.touch-connected .solution-hand-img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 32px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.26)) drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35));
}

/* Fingertip beacon nodes on the hands */
.fingertip-beacon {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: var(--touch-intensity, 0);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.beacon-human {
  right: 0;
  top: 43.6%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffffff 20%, #60a5fa 60%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #38bdf8, 0 0 28px #2563eb;
}

.beacon-robotic {
  left: 12px;
  top: 43.6%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffffff 20%, #38bdf8 60%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #38bdf8, 0 0 28px #0284c7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REIMAGINED CYBER-GLASSMORPHISM CENTER & NEURAL QUANTUM SPARK NEXUS (Prototype 1)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Center Radial Glow Orb */
.solution-center-orb {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: calc(50% - 21px);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.42) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.20) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: calc(0.35 + var(--touch-intensity, 0) * 0.65);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Fingertip Cyber-Circuit Traces */
.hand-circuit-svg {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: calc(0.4 + var(--touch-intensity, 0) * 0.6);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.75));
}

.circuit-human {
  right: -10px;
  top: 36%;
  width: 140px;
  height: 80px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.circuit-robotic {
  left: -10px;
  top: 36%;
  width: 140px;
  height: 80px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.circuit-path-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 6 3;
  animation: circuitFlow 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes circuitFlow {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -36;
  }
}

.circuit-node-dot {
  animation: circuitNodePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes circuitNodePulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px #38bdf8); }
}

/* Reimagined Synaptic Energy Spark Nexus (Fingertip Touch Portal) */
.solution-spark-energy {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: calc(50% - 21px);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 4;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Soft ambient glow */
.spark-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.65) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3) 45%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(12px);
  animation: sparkAmbientBreathe 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes sparkAmbientBreathe {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Wide Anamorphic Lens Flare Line (Prototype 1 Signature) */
.spark-anamorphic-flare {
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px;
  height: 2.5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 15%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85) 45%, #ffffff 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85) 55%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 85%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.95), 0 0 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.65);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: flareAnamorphicBreathe 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes flareAnamorphicBreathe {
  0% { transform: scaleX(0.85) scaleY(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scaleX(1.15) scaleY(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Electric Plasma Arcs jumping between fingers */
.spark-plasma-svg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 130px;
  height: 70px;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #38bdf8);
}

.plasma-arc {
  opacity: 0;
}

.arc-a { animation: plasmaArcFlashA 1.6s infinite; }
.arc-b { animation: plasmaArcFlashB 2.1s infinite 0.4s; }
.arc-c { animation: plasmaArcFlashC 1.8s infinite 0.8s; }

@keyframes plasmaArcFlashA {
  0%, 82%, 100% { opacity: 0; stroke-dashoffset: 20; }
  85% { opacity: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  92% { opacity: 0.85; }
  96% { opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes plasmaArcFlashB {
  0%, 80%, 100% { opacity: 0; stroke-dashoffset: 24; }
  84% { opacity: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  90% { opacity: 0.9; }
  95% { opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes plasmaArcFlashC {
  0%, 86%, 100% { opacity: 0; stroke-dashoffset: 16; }
  88% { opacity: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  94% { opacity: 0.75; }
  97% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Starburst Optical Flare Rays */
.spark-flares {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: sparkFlaresRotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.flare-ray {
  position: absolute;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 50%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #38bdf8, 0 0 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.6);
}

.flare-h { width: 90px; height: 2.2px; }
.flare-v { width: 2.2px; height: 55px; }
.flare-d1 { width: 44px; height: 1.8px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.flare-d2 { width: 44px; height: 1.8px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.flare-d3 { width: 30px; height: 1.4px; transform: rotate(22.5deg); opacity: 0.7; }
.flare-d4 { width: 30px; height: 1.4px; transform: rotate(-22.5deg); opacity: 0.7; }

@keyframes sparkFlaresRotate {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Pulse Shockwave Ring */
.spark-shockwave {
  position: absolute;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: shockwavePulse 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes shockwavePulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(2.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Core Synaptic Contact Point */
.spark-core {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #bae6fd;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #ffffff, 0 0 24px #38bdf8, 0 0 40px #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.spark-core-sun {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px 3px #ffffff, 0 0 18px #38bdf8;
}

.spark-core-halo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: sparkHaloPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes sparkHaloPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Localized touch feedback pulse */
.stage-manual-pulse .solution-spark-energy {
  animation: sparkLocalSurge 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes sparkLocalSurge {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    filter: brightness(1);
  }
  30% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
    filter: brightness(1.7) drop-shadow(0 0 20px #38bdf8);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    filter: brightness(1);
  }
}

/* Floating Energy Sparks / Data Motes */
.spark-motes {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mote {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8, 0 0 14px #2563eb;
  opacity: 0;
}

.m-tr { left: 54%; top: 40%; animation: moteDriftTR 3s ease-out infinite; }
.m-br { left: 56%; top: 58%; animation: moteDriftBR 3.4s ease-out infinite 0.6s; }
.m-tl { left: 42%; top: 38%; animation: moteDriftTL 2.8s ease-out infinite 1.1s; }
.m-bl { left: 40%; top: 56%; animation: moteDriftBL 3.2s ease-out infinite 1.7s; }
.m-top { left: 49%; top: 32%; animation: moteDriftTop 2.6s ease-out infinite 0.3s; }
.m-bot { left: 51%; top: 66%; animation: moteDriftBot 2.9s ease-out infinite 1.4s; }

@keyframes moteDriftTR {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.6); }
  40% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(16px, -16px) scale(1.2); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(32px, -36px) scale(0.2); }
}

@keyframes moteDriftBR {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.6); }
  40% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(18px, 14px) scale(1.1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(36px, 32px) scale(0.2); }
}

@keyframes moteDriftTL {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.6); }
  40% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-16px, -18px) scale(1.2); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-34px, -38px) scale(0.2); }
}

@keyframes moteDriftBL {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.6); }
  40% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-14px, 16px) scale(1.1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-30px, 34px) scale(0.2); }
}

@keyframes moteDriftTop {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.6); }
  40% { opacity: 0.9; transform: translate(4px, -20px) scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(8px, -44px) scale(0.2); }
}

@keyframes moteDriftBot {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.6); }
  40% { opacity: 0.9; transform: translate(-4px, 20px) scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-8px, 44px) scale(0.2); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .solution-hands-stage {
    height: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hand-human {
    right: calc(50% - 6px);
    width: clamp(240px, 49vw, 420px);
  }

  .hand-robotic {
    left: calc(50% - 6px);
    width: clamp(240px, 49vw, 420px);
  }

  .solution-spark-energy {
    top: calc(50% - 13px);
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
  }


  .spark-anamorphic-flare {
    width: 150px;
    height: 2px;
  }

  .spark-plasma-svg {
    width: 90px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .hand-circuit-svg {
    width: 95px;
    height: 55px;
  }

  .spark-ambient-glow {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }

  .spark-core {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .flare-h {
    width: 58px;
  }

  .flare-v {
    height: 34px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .solution-hands-stage {
    height: 170px;
  }

  .hand-human {
    right: calc(50% - 4px);
    width: clamp(200px, 50vw, 300px);
  }

  .hand-robotic {
    left: calc(50% - 4px);
    width: clamp(200px, 50vw, 300px);
  }


  .solution-spark-energy {
    top: calc(50% - 10px);
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }

  .spark-anamorphic-flare {
    width: 110px;
    height: 1.8px;
  }

  .spark-plasma-svg {
    width: 70px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .hand-circuit-svg {
    width: 75px;
    height: 45px;
  }

  .spark-ambient-glow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .spark-core {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  .flare-h {
    width: 46px;
  }

  .flare-v {
    height: 28px;
  }
}

/* 5 Connected Step Elements — Element-to-Element Connected Line */
.solution-steps-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Continuous background line track */
.solution-steps-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 27px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 3px;
  background: #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Bold filling active blue progress line */
.solution-steps-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26.5px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 50%, #38bdf8 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.65), 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  will-change: transform;
}

.about-solution-section.touch-connected .solution-steps-connector {
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.95), 0 0 32px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.65);
}

.about-solution-section.touch-connected .solution-step-card:last-child.step-active .solution-step-icon-wrap {
  animation: finalStepAura 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes finalStepAura {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5), 0 0 0 6px rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.85);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 34px -1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.75), 0 0 0 9px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.95), 0 0 20px #38bdf8;
  }
}

.solution-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.solution-step-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-none);
  padding: 0 8px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.solution-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.solution-step-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), 0 0 0 6px #f0f7ff;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Bold & Dark active step icon state */
.solution-step-card.step-active .solution-step-icon-wrap,
.solution-step-card:hover .solution-step-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1e40af;
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.48), 0 0 0 6px rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.85);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .solution-steps-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }

  .solution-steps-track {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    left: 45px;
    top: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    width: 3px;
    height: auto;
    right: auto;
    background: #bfdbfe;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }

  .solution-steps-connector {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    left: 45px;
    top: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    width: 4px;
    height: auto;
    right: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 50%, #38bdf8 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transform-origin: top center;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    will-change: transform;
  }

  .solution-steps-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .solution-step-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e7ff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .solution-step-card.step-active,
  .solution-step-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
    border-color: #93c5fd;
    transform: translateX(6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
  }

  .solution-step-icon-wrap {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  }

  .solution-step-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .solution-step-title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .solution-step-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    max-width: none;
  }
}

/* Bold & Dark Step Title matching Image 1 */
.solution-step-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.solution-step-card.step-active .solution-step-title,
.solution-step-card:hover .solution-step-title {
  color: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Bold & Dark Step Description */
.solution-step-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 185px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.solution-step-card.step-active .solution-step-desc {
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: HIGH-QUALITY RESOURCES — COMPLETELY FREE
   ========================================================================== */
.about-resources-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
}

.resources-grid-3cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 641px) {
  .resources-grid-3cols {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .resources-grid-3cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

.resource-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e7ff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Light shimmer sweep across card on hover */
.resource-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.resource-card:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.resource-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #60a5fa;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.25);
}

.resource-card-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.resource-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1d4ed8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.resource-text-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.resource-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.resource-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-title {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.resource-free-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-free-pill {
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #059669;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.resource-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.resource-art-thumb {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-art-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.resource-art-thumb svg,
.resource-art-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.yukti-clean-avatar {
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12));
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.resource-card:hover .yukti-clean-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: HOW READYTOGO HELPS YOU
   Redesigned: 6-Card Modern Showcase & Placement Pathway
   ========================================================================== */
.about-helps-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f8fafc 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 6 Feature Cards Grid */
.helps-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

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

.helps-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Light shimmer sweep across helps card on hover */
.helps-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.helps-card:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.helps-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--card-border, #bfdbfe);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px var(--card-glow, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16)), 0 4px 14px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.helps-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.helps-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.helps-card:hover .helps-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -3px var(--card-glow, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25));
}

.helps-step-badge {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Card Themes with Dynamic Colors */
.theme-amber {
  --card-color: #d97706;
  --card-bg: #fef3c7;
  --card-glow: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
  --card-border: #fde68a;
}
.theme-amber .helps-card-icon {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}
.theme-amber .helps-step-badge {
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #d97706;
}

.theme-rose {
  --card-color: #db2777;
  --card-bg: #ffe4e6;
  --card-glow: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22);
  --card-border: #fecdd3;
}
.theme-rose .helps-card-icon {
  background: #ffe4e6;
  color: #db2777;
}
.theme-rose .helps-step-badge {
  background: #fff1f2;
  color: #db2777;
}

.theme-pink {
  --card-color: #db2777;
  --card-bg: #fce7f3;
  --card-glow: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.22);
  --card-border: #fbcfe8;
}
.theme-pink .helps-card-icon {
  background: #fce7f3;
  color: #db2777;
}
.theme-pink .helps-step-badge {
  background: #fdf2f8;
  color: #db2777;
}

.theme-sky {
  --card-color: #0284c7;
  --card-bg: #e0f2fe;
  --card-glow: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
  --card-border: #bae6fd;
}
.theme-sky .helps-card-icon {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0284c7;
}
.theme-sky .helps-step-badge {
  background: #f0f9ff;
  color: #0284c7;
}

.theme-green {
  --card-color: #059669;
  --card-bg: #d1fae5;
  --card-glow: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22);
  --card-border: #a7f3d0;
}
.theme-green .helps-card-icon {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #059669;
}
.theme-green .helps-step-badge {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
}

.theme-purple {
  --card-color: #7c3aed;
  --card-bg: #ede9fe;
  --card-glow: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
  --card-border: #ddd6fe;
}
.theme-purple .helps-card-icon {
  background: #ede9fe;
  color: #7c3aed;
}
.theme-purple .helps-step-badge {
  background: #f5f3ff;
  color: #7c3aed;
}

.helps-card:hover .helps-step-badge {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color: var(--card-color);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--card-glow);
}

.helps-card-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.helps-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.helps-card:hover .helps-card-title {
  color: var(--card-color, #1d4ed8);
}

.helps-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.helps-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.helps-tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 650;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: default;
}

.helps-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  background: var(--card-bg, #eff6ff);
  color: var(--card-color, #2563eb);
  border-color: var(--card-border, #bfdbfe);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px -2px var(--card-glow, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: OUR MISSION & VISION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-mission-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 64px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
}

.mission-grid-2cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-grid-2cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.mission-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e7ff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Diagonal sheen sweep */
.mission-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mission-card:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.mission-card-mission:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #fca5a5;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
}

.mission-card-vision:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.mission-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-circle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.mission-card-mission:hover .mission-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
}

.mission-card-vision:hover .mission-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.mission-card-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.mission-card-mission:hover .mission-card-title {
  color: #dc2626;
}

.mission-card-vision:hover .mission-card-title {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.mission-card-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: BUILT BY CODEX MONARCH
   Open layout without enclosing box matching IMAGE A
   ========================================================================== */
.about-codex-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
}

.codex-open-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .codex-open-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

.codex-brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.codex-brand-title-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  outline: none;
}

.codex-brand-heading {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d28d9 0%, #7c3aed 40%, #2563eb 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.25s ease;
}

.codex-brand-title-link:hover .codex-brand-heading {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.codex-brand-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* 4 Badges in 2 columns */
.codex-badges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 14px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .codex-badges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.codex-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.codex-badge-item:hover {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
}

.codex-badge-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.codex-badge-item:hover .codex-badge-icon {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(6deg);
}

/* Right: Official Codex Monarch Logo */
.codex-brand-logo-area {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-cm-logo {
  max-width: 220px;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.12));
}

.about-cm-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.06) rotateZ(-1deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 32px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.26));
}

.codex-monarch-tagline {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: var(--text-2xs);
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #475569;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.codex-brand-logo-area:hover .codex-monarch-tagline {
  color: #7c3aed;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8: FINAL CALL-TO-ACTION BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.about-cta-section {
  padding: 0 0 72px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-cta-box {
  background: #091224;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(9, 18, 36, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 20px;
    gap: 22px;
  }
}

.cta-decor-wireframe {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.16;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
}

.about-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.about-cta-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-cta-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.cta-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
}

.cta-btn-primary svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.cta-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cta-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Keyboard accessibility focus states */
.about-btn-primary:focus-visible,
.about-btn-secondary:focus-visible,
.cta-btn-primary:focus-visible,
.cta-btn-secondary:focus-visible,
.resource-card:focus-visible,
.about-pill:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #2563eb;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Accessibility: Prefers Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .about-btn-primary,
  .about-btn-secondary,
  .cta-btn-primary,
  .cta-btn-secondary,
  .problem-card,
  .solution-step-card,
  .resource-card,
  .mission-card,
  .about-cm-logo {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}