/* ==========================================================================
   Mol Mark - Life Science Research Solutions
   Full-Width Minimalist & Premium Header (2026 Web Standards)
   Colors: #121d44 | #0da7b1 | #7dcfd4 | #0d0f16 | #cad2eb | #eceff8
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. FONT DECLARATIONS & IMPORTS */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* 2. ROOT DESIGN TOKENS */
:root {
  /* Brand Core Palette */
  --mm-dark-navy: #121d44;
  --mm-teal: #0da7b1;
  --mm-cyan-light: #7dcfd4;
  --mm-obsidian: #0d0f16;
  --mm-slate-soft: #cad2eb;
  --mm-ice-white: #eceff8;

  /* Theme Surfaces */
  --mm-bg-body: #ffffff;
  --mm-bg-subtle: #f8fafd;
  --mm-text-primary: #121d44;
  --mm-text-secondary: #3b475e;
  --mm-text-muted: #64748b;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --mm-border: #cad2eb;
  --mm-border-light: rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.5);

  /* Header Metrics */
  --header-height: 76px;
  --header-height-scrolled: 68px;
  --header-height-mobile: 78px;
  --header-max-width: 1440px;

  /* Liquid Glass Specs */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  --glass-bg-scrolled: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  --glass-blur: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  --header-shadow-scrolled: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.06);

  /* Typography: Crisp Modern Sans-Serif Everywhere */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* 3. BASE RESETS */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--mm-bg-body);
  color: var(--mm-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

body.drawer-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

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

/* 4. FULL-WIDTH PREMIUM MINIMAL HEADER */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth),
              box-shadow var(--transition-smooth),
              border-color var(--transition-smooth),
              height var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: var(--glass-bg-scrolled);
  box-shadow: var(--header-shadow-scrolled);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.7);
}

/* Desktop Inner Container */
.header-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: height var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled .header-container {
  height: var(--header-height-scrolled);
}

/* Mobile Left Column Container */
.mobile-col-left {
  display: none;
}

/* Brand Logo (Desktop) */
.header-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: translateY(-0.5px);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: height var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled .brand-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
}

/* Desktop Primary Navigation */
.header-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 650; /* Bold, highly legible */
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link-icon {
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* 2026 Minimalist Micro-Interaction: Underline Reveal */
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--mm-teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  background-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.05);
}

.nav-link:hover .nav-link-icon {
  transform: translateY(-1.5px);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Active State */
.nav-item.active .nav-link {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-item.active .nav-link-icon {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.nav-item.active .nav-link::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background-color: var(--mm-teal);
}

/* Header Actions & Desktop CTA */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-header-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.45rem;
  background-color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9125rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mm-dark-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-header-cta i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-header-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-header-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile Icon Buttons (Home & Hamburger) */
.mobile-nav-btn {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.7);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.05);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-btn:hover,
.mobile-nav-btn:active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.toggle-icon-bars {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.toggle-icon-close {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.menu-toggle.is-active .toggle-icon-bars {
  display: none;
}

.menu-toggle.is-active .toggle-icon-close {
  display: block;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

/* 5. FULL-WIDTH LUXURY EDITORIAL MOBILE MENU DRAWER */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1020;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth), visibility var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Full Width on Phone, Luxury Slide Panel on Tablet */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: -15px 0 40px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.12);
  z-index: 1030;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Drawer Header */
.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  background: #ffffff;
  min-height: var(--header-height-mobile);
}

.drawer-brand-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--mm-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.7);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Drawer Body */
.drawer-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mobile-menu-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-menu-item {
  position: relative;
}

/* Editorial Clean Typography Link */
.mobile-menu-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.15rem 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.35);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.link-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--mm-ice-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.7);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu-link:hover .link-icon {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mobile-menu-item.active .link-icon {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
}

.link-name {
  color: inherit;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.menu-arrow-icon {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu-link:hover {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  padding-left: 0.4rem;
  border-bottom-color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.mobile-menu-link:hover .menu-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.mobile-menu-item.active .mobile-menu-link {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  border-bottom-color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.mobile-menu-item.active .mobile-menu-link .menu-arrow-icon {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

/* Inquire Now Button Under Contact Us */
.drawer-action-wrap {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.drawer-cta-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mm-dark-navy) 0%, #1c2b5e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.16);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-arrow-circle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mm-teal) 0%, #008f9c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.drawer-cta-btn:hover .cta-arrow-circle {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Drawer Footer Quiet Luxury Note */
.drawer-footer-meta {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
}

.meta-tagline {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.meta-link {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

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

/* 6. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (BULLETPROOF 3-COLUMN MOBILE GRID) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .header-container {
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 0.2rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.8875rem;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
  .nav-link-icon {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .btn-header-cta {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  /* Hide desktop-only controls */
  .header-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .btn-header-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Show mobile controls */
  .mobile-col-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .mobile-nav-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  /* Robust 3-Column Grid on Mobile Bar */
  .header-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr 44px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    height: var(--header-height-mobile);
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Centered Brand Logo with True Symmetry */
  .header-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* 55px Logo Proportion as requested */
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 195px;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .site-header.is-scrolled .brand-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
  }

  .site-header.is-scrolled .header-container {
    height: 68px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* On mobile phones, full-screen drawer without awkward grey side-gutter */
  .mobile-drawer {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    border-left: none;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 55px;
    max-width: 190px;
  }

  .drawer-header {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .drawer-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HERO SECTION & INTERACTIVE 3D ASCII DNA SIMULATION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0da7b1;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0da7b1 0%, #0ca0aa 48%, #088a94 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6.5vw, 6rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* Subtle Faint Dot Matrix */
.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Brand Vector Watermark Graphic from img/ */
.hero-watermark-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  right: -6%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.13;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-watermark-icon {
  width: clamp(340px, 46vw, 640px);
  height: auto;
  filter: brightness(2) drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4));
  animation: hero-gentle-float 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes hero-gentle-float {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(1deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* 2-Column Split Hero: Left Text & Right Cards (Equal Matching Heights on Desktop) */
.hero-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* LEFT COLUMN: Hero Content */
.hero-left-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Eyebrow Pill Badge */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  animation: pulse-badge-dot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

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

.badge-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Main Hero Title (Modern Sans Typography) */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.highlight-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-underline-offset: 8px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 3px;
}

/* Descriptions */
.hero-description {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-body {
  font-size: clamp(0.925rem, 1.3vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

/* CTA Buttons Row */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* Buttons Foundation */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  height: 50px;
  padding: 0 1.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Primary Hero CTA: Solid Dark Navy */
.btn-hero-primary {
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--mm-dark-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.35);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: #0d0f16;
  border-color: #0d0f16;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.45);
}

.btn-hero-primary i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Secondary Hero CTA: Crisp Solid White */
.btn-hero-secondary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--mm-ice-white);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-ice-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.btn-hero-secondary i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Ghost Hero CTA: Frosted Glass */
.btn-hero-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-hero-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-ghost i {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RIGHT COLUMN: DESKTOP CLEAN GRID & MOBILE-ONLY CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-right-cards {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-carousel-container {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* On Desktop (> 991px): Hide carousel header and dots */
.carousel-header,
.carousel-dots {
  display: none;
}

/* On Desktop: Track acts as a clean, luxurious 2-column grid */
.hero-carousel-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-carousel-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RIGHT COLUMN: DESKTOP CLEAN GRID & MOBILE-ONLY CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-right-cards {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-carousel-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

/* On Desktop (> 991px): Hide carousel header and dots */
.carousel-header,
.carousel-dots {
  display: none;
}

/* On Desktop (> 991px): Track acts as a clean 3-row, 2-column grid matching the left column height */
.hero-carousel-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-carousel-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  flex: 1;
}

.hero-card-slide {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  flex: none;
  display: flex;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STACKED TWO-LAYER BRAND CARDS (Referenced Design)
   Upper Accent Band + Overlapping Dark Navy Interactive Card
   ========================================================================== */
/* Stacked Two-Layer Card: Clean Crisp White Top Band with Brand Watermark Icon */
.hero-card-stacked {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -4px rgba(0, 30, 45, 0.22), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff; /* Crisp Pure White Top Band */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  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 cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Theme accent variations */
.hero-card-stacked.theme-teal,
.hero-card-stacked.theme-cyan,
.hero-card-stacked.theme-accent {
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Upper White Accent Band with Themed Brand Watermark Icon */
.card-top-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 44px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: 1.15rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-watermark-icon {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  opacity: 0.32;
  transform: translate(6px, -2px) rotate(-10deg);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Main Dark Foreground Card (Overlaps the top band) */
.card-main-body {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy); /* #121d44 Brand Dark Navy */
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: background-color 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}

/* Card Header: Category Title + 3-Dots Action */
.card-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.card-category-label {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.card-dots-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.card-dots-action:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Prominent Bold Title */
.card-main-body .card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

/* Bottom Action Row (e.g. Explore Solutions ->) */
.card-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.card-explore-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.card-explore-link i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.card-explore-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.card-explore-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Card Hover Dynamics */
.hero-card-stacked:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -8px rgba(0, 25, 40, 0.32), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.hero-card-stacked:hover .card-main-body {
  background: #172454; /* Slightly lighter navy lift */
}

.hero-card-stacked:hover .card-watermark-icon {
  opacity: 0.58;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  transform: translate(3px, -4px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.12);
}

.hero-card-stacked:hover .card-explore-link {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-card-stacked:hover .card-explore-link i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET: CAROUSEL ACTIVATION (< 992px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .hero-right-cards {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: auto;
  }

  .hero-carousel-container {
    height: auto;
  }

  /* Show Carousel Header on Mobile */
  .carousel-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
  }

  .carousel-indicator-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .carousel-label-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  }

  .carousel-counter {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  .carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Carousel Viewport with Native Touch Snap */
  .hero-carousel-viewport {
    height: auto;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1rem 0.25rem;
    margin: -0.5rem -0.25rem 0 -0.25rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .hero-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    grid-template-columns: none;
    grid-template-rows: none;
    height: auto;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    width: max-content;
  }

  .hero-card-slide {
    width: 290px;
    flex: 0 0 290px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  .hero-card-stacked {
    min-height: 215px;
  }

  /* Carousel Dots */
  .carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
  }

  .carousel-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .carousel-dot.is-active {
    width: 26px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }
}

/* Smartphone Layout (< 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.25rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .hero-body {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-card-slide {
    width: 82vw;
    flex: 0 0 82vw;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .card-top-banner {
    height: 48px;
  }

  .card-main-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .card-main-body .card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-watermark-wrap {
    right: -25%;
    opacity: 0.08;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SECTION 2: SUPPORTING SCIENCE. ENABLING DISCOVERY. (PURE WHITE BG)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-discovery {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  color: var(--mm-text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.discovery-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.discovery-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Narrative Column */
.discovery-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Eyebrow Pill Badge */
.discovery-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.22);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.discovery-badge i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Section Title */
.discovery-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.discovery-title-highlight {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Narrative Copy */
.discovery-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.18rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mm-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.62;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.discovery-body {
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.15vw, 1.025rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Key Metrics / Credential Strip (Exclusive Architectural Console)
   ========================================================================== */
.discovery-credential-strip {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248, 250, 253, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04), 0 0 0 1px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.cred-strip-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08);
}

.cred-strip-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.cred-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDot 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  }
}

.cred-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cred-metric-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.95rem 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.02);
  position: relative;
}

.cred-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
}

.cred-metric-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.cred-icon-box {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cred-metric-card:hover .cred-icon-box {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cred-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cred-metric-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.cred-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--mm-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cred-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.38;
}

/* Right Column: Value Pillars Grid */
.discovery-pillars-wrap {
  width: 100%;
}

.discovery-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Individual Pillar Card */
.pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.8);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.45rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--mm-ice-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mm-border);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.58;
}

/* Pillar Card Hover States */
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.28);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-title {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Section 2 */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .discovery-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .discovery-narrative {
    max-width: 720px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-discovery {
    padding-top: 3.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .discovery-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .discovery-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .discovery-body {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
  }

  .discovery-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .pillar-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .cred-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. SECTION 3: OUR AREAS OF FOCUS (Exclusive Biotech Bento Showcase)
   Deep Obsidian Canvas (#0c1328) with Luminous Molecular Ambient Accents
   ========================================================================== */
.section-focus-areas.focus-exclusive-dark {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0b1226;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.16) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.1) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #090e20 0%, #0d152e 50%, #080c1c 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5.5rem, 8.5vw, 8rem);
  color: var(--mm-slate-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.15);
}

/* Ambient Biotech Orbs & Coordinate Grid */
.focus-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.focus-glow-orb.orb-1 {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -120px;
  left: -100px;
}

.focus-glow-orb.orb-2 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -160px;
  right: -120px;
}

.focus-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.08) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.focus-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Section Header */
.focus-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.focus-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.3);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.focus-badge-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--mm-cyan-light);
  animation: pulseCyan 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseCyan {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 14px #7dcfd4; }
}

.focus-badge i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.focus-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.focus-title-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--mm-cyan-light) 50%, var(--mm-teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.focus-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.025rem, 1.35vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  color: #a7b7dc;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXCLUSIVE BENTO GRID (6-Column System)
   Row 1: 2 Cards (3 cols each = 50% / 50%)
   Row 2: 3 Cards (2 cols each = 33.3% / 33.3% / 33.3%)
   ========================================================================== */
.focus-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Card 1 & 2: Wide Flagship Cards (50% each) */
.focus-bento-card.card-wide {
  grid-column: span 3;
}

/* Card 3, 4, 5: Standard Balanced Cards (33.3% each) */
.focus-bento-card.card-standard {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Bento Card Frame & Glassmorphism */
.focus-bento-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 18, 42, 0.85) 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Background Watermark Themed Icon */
.bento-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: -10px;
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.035);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.focus-bento-card:hover .bento-watermark {
  color: rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.09);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Bento Inner */
.bento-card-inner {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card Top: Icon Box + Meta Pills */
.bento-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bento-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.28) 0%, rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bento-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.bento-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.28);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.bento-number {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #798cb8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.12);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Card Body */
.bento-card-body {
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.bento-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.bento-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  color: #a7b7dc;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

/* Feature Pills */
.bento-feature-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.feature-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.12);
  color: #cad2eb;
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.feature-pill i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Footer Action Link */
.bento-card-footer {
  padding-top: 1.35rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.bento-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.bento-action-link i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* Hover Dynamics */
.focus-bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.3);
}

.focus-bento-card:hover .bento-icon-box {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.45);
}

.focus-bento-card:hover .bento-title {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
}

.focus-bento-card:hover .feature-pill {
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.focus-bento-card:hover .feature-pill i {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
}

.focus-bento-card:hover .bento-action-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.focus-bento-card:hover .bento-action-link i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM SOURCING STRIP (Inside Focus Areas)
   ========================================================================== */
.focus-custom-sourcing-strip {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px -8px rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.sourcing-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sourcing-strip-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3) 0%, rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sourcing-strip-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.sourcing-strip-desc {
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  color: #a7b7dc;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0;
}

.sourcing-strip-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-sourcing-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mm-teal) 0%, #0a8a92 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sourcing-action:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0fb4bf 0%, var(--mm-teal) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-sourcing-action i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-sourcing-action:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BENTO GRID RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .focus-bento-grid {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .focus-bento-card.card-standard {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }

  .focus-bento-card.card-standard:last-child {
    grid-column: span 6;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .focus-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .focus-bento-card.card-wide,
  .focus-bento-card.card-standard {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .focus-bento-card.card-standard:last-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .focus-custom-sourcing-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.65rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .sourcing-strip-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .btn-sourcing-action {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section-focus-areas.focus-exclusive-dark {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .focus-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .focus-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .focus-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .focus-bento-card.card-wide,
  .focus-bento-card.card-standard,
  .focus-bento-card.card-standard:last-child {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .bento-card-inner {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .bento-desc {
    font-size: 0.885rem;
  }

  .bento-feature-pills {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .feature-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. SECTION 4: WHY CHOOSE MOLMARK (USP VALUE PROPOSITIONS)
   Clean White Surface with Editorial Contrast (#ffffff)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-usp {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  color: var(--mm-text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.usp-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

/* Section Header */
.usp-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.usp-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.24);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.usp-badge i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.usp-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.usp-title-highlight {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.usp-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* 4-Card Responsive USP Grid */
.usp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* USP Card Architecture */
.usp-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.85);
  padding: 2.15rem 1.85rem 1.85rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.usp-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.usp-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--mm-ice-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mm-border);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.usp-stat-pill {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.22);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.usp-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.32;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.usp-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Feature Checkpoints inside Card */
.usp-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.5);
}

.usp-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--mm-text-secondary);
}

.usp-feature-item i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Hover Dynamics */
.usp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -6px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.1), 0 0 0 1.5px var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.usp-card:hover .usp-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
}

.usp-card:hover .usp-card-title {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.usp-card:hover .usp-stat-pill {
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  border-color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Bottom Assurance Banner */
.usp-assurance-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mm-dark-navy) 0%, #172454 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.assurance-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.assurance-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.assurance-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.assurance-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* CTA Button */
.btn-usp-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
}

.btn-usp-primary i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.btn-usp-primary:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-usp-primary:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

/* Responsive Rules for USP Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .usp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .usp-assurance-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .assurance-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .btn-usp-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-usp {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .usp-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .usp-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .assurance-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .assurance-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER (Brand Dark Color: #121d44 | Obsidian Accent | Dark Version Logo)
   2026 Web Standard Aesthetic
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.12) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 88%, rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.07) 0%, transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #10193a 0%, #0d1430 100%);
  color: var(--mm-slate-soft, #cad2eb);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.12);
}

.footer-top-accent-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.8) 25%, #7dcfd4 50%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.8) 75%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 1. Action Strip (Top Banner) */
.footer-action-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(10, 16, 38, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.strip-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25) 0%, rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strip-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.strip-desc {
  color: #a7b7dc;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0;
}

.strip-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strip-contact-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth, 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1));
}

.strip-contact-pill i {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.strip-contact-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
}

.strip-contact-pill:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.strip-contact-pill.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35) 0%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.5);
}

.strip-contact-pill.highlight:hover {
  background: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
}

/* 2. Main 4-Column Grid */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.9fr 1.15fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Column 1: Brand Column */
.footer-col-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-bio {
  color: #a7b7dc;
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-trust-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: #cad2eb;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-trust-item i {
  color: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #cad2eb;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.18s ease);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
}

/* Headings for columns */
.footer-col-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2.5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1), var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4));
}

/* Nav & Domains Links */
.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: #a7b7dc;
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.18s ease);
}

.footer-nav-link i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-nav-link:hover i {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(2px);
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4);
}

/* Column 4: Lab Support */
.support-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.support-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.support-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.support-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.support-label {
  color: #8195c7;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.support-val {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

a.support-val:hover {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4);
}

.support-val.text-dim {
  color: #cad2eb;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
}

.footer-quote-btn-box {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-footer-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1) 0%, #0a868e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth, 0.3s ease);
}

.btn-footer-action i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-footer-action:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0fb4bf 0%, var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.45);
}

.btn-footer-action:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 3. Bottom Legal & Copyright Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.1);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bottom-copy-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: #8195c7;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.bottom-copy-text p {
  margin: 0;
}

.bottom-copy-text strong {
  color: #cad2eb;
}

.bottom-dot-divider {
  color: rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.bottom-tagline {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.bottom-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.legal-link {
  color: #8195c7;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

.legal-link:hover {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4);
}

.legal-separator {
  color: rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.bottom-credits-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.credits-text {
  color: #8195c7;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.credits-brand-link {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light, #7dcfd4);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.18s ease);
}

.credits-brand-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.4);
}

.btn-back-to-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.15);
  color: #cad2eb;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.18s ease);
}

.btn-back-to-top i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal, #0da7b1);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
}

.btn-back-to-top:hover i {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.85fr 1.1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-container {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-action-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .strip-right {
    width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .strip-contact-pill {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 180px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem 2rem;
  }

  .footer-col-brand {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .footer-brand-bio {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-trust-list {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }

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

  .strip-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .strip-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .strip-desc {
    font-size: 0.865rem;
  }

  .strip-contact-pill {
    width: 100%;
    flex: none;
  }

  .footer-trust-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }

  .bottom-copy-text {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .bottom-dot-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .bottom-legal-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .bottom-scroll-box {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-back-to-top {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES (about.php)
   Clean, Editorial, High-Authority Scientific Standards
   ========================================================================== */
.section-about-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafd 0%, #ffffff 35%);
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  color: var(--mm-text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.about-breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.breadcrumb-link {
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

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

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Intro Grid */
.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Content */
.about-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.22);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-badge i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-title .title-highlight {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.175rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--mm-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 550;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4b5874;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Key Commitments List */
.about-commitments-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.commitment-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.commitment-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.12);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.commitment-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.commitment-text strong {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-size: 0.965rem;
  font-weight: 750;
}

.commitment-text span {
  color: #556482;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Buttons */
.about-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-about-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mm-teal) 0%, #0b8e96 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-about-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-about-primary i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

.btn-about-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--mm-border);
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-about-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  border-color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Column: Name Origin & Brand DNA Card */
.about-identity-wrapper {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.about-identity-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f9fc 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.8);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.identity-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  font-size: 10rem;
  color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.035);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.identity-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.identity-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.identity-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #5b6782;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Breakdown Modules */
.identity-breakdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.breakdown-module {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.6);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.breakdown-module:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.module-prefix {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  min-width: 55px;
}

.module-arrow {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.module-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.module-term {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.module-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #5b6782;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.breakdown-divider {
  display: none;
}

.identity-footer-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.identity-footer-badge i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISION & MISSION SECTION (Executive Life-Science Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */
.vision-mission-section {
  margin-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.vm-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.vm-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.vm-pill-badge .pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mm-teal);
}

.vm-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.vm-main-title .title-teal {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.vm-main-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.125rem);
  color: #5a6884;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dual Executive Grid */
.vm-executive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.vm-executive-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.07), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vm-executive-card.card-vision {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--mm-teal);
}

.vm-executive-card.card-mission {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

.vm-executive-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.5);
}

/* Backdrop Watermark Icon */
.vm-card-backdrop-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: -15px;
  font-size: 9.5rem;
  color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.035);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.vm-executive-card:hover .vm-card-backdrop-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
}

/* Card Content Wrap */
.vm-card-content-wrap {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card Meta Row */
.vm-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.vm-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.vm-card-badge.badge-vision {
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.28);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.vm-card-badge.badge-mission {
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.2);
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

.vm-sequence-num {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #798cb8;
  background: #f1f4fb;
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.8);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* Hero Statement */
.vm-hero-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.55vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 550;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.vm-hero-statement strong {
  font-weight: 800;
}

.card-vision .vm-hero-statement strong {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.card-mission .vm-hero-statement strong {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

/* Divider */
.vm-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.8) 0%, rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.2) 100%);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Attributes Grid */
.vm-card-attributes {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.vm-attribute-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.attr-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.attr-icon-box.box-teal {
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.attr-icon-box.box-navy {
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.2);
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

.attr-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.attr-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

.attr-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #5b6782;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .about-identity-wrapper {
    position: static;
  }

  .vm-executive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-about-hero {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .about-identity-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .breakdown-module {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .module-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }

  .about-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-about-primary,
  .btn-about-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .vm-card-content-wrap {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .vm-hero-statement {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXCLUSIVE TRUST VALUES ARCHITECTURE (about.php)
   Laser-Focused on "TRUST" with Clean, High-Precision Biotech Aesthetic
   ========================================================================== */
.section-trust-values {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Header Area */
.trust-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.75rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-badge .beacon-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.6);
}

.trust-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE HERO WORD "TRUST": Giant Interactive Molecular Console
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-hero-word {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.07), 0 2px 6px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.03);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.trust-hero-letter {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 90px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
}

.trust-hero-letter .letter-symbol {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-hero-letter .letter-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hover State */
.trust-hero-letter:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
}

.trust-hero-letter:hover .letter-symbol {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.trust-hero-letter:hover .letter-label {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

/* Active State (Selected Pillar) */
.trust-hero-letter.active {
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px var(--mm-teal);
}

.trust-hero-letter.active .letter-symbol {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.6);
}

.trust-hero-letter.active .letter-label {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.trust-hero-letter.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Connectors between letters */
.hero-connector {
  width: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Section Subtitle */
.trust-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.trust-subtitle strong {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.trust-subtitle em {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5 TRUST VALUE CARDS (The Acrostic Architecture Track)
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-cards-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.trust-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Top Accent Bar */
.trust-card .card-accent-bar {
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-card:hover .card-accent-bar,
.trust-card.active .card-accent-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mm-teal) 0%, var(--mm-cyan-light) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.4);
}

/* Giant Subtle Watermark Letter */
.card-bg-letter {
  position: absolute;
  right: -8px;
  bottom: -18px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 7.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.035);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 0;
}

.trust-card:hover .card-bg-letter,
.trust-card.active .card-bg-letter {
  color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-4px);
}

/* Card Inner */
.trust-card-inner {
  padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem 1.45rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card Top: Letter Badge + Icon */
.trust-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.letter-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-card:hover .letter-badge,
.trust-card.active .letter-badge {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-card:hover .trust-icon-box,
.trust-card.active .trust-icon-box {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  transform: rotate(6deg);
}

/* Card Body */
.trust-card-body {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.trust-card-acronym {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.trust-card-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.trust-card-text {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Footer */
.trust-card-footer {
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.trust-pillar-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: #64748b;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-pillar-tag i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Card Hover & Active Elevation */
.trust-card:hover,
.trust-card.active {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
}

.trust-card:hover .trust-card-heading,
.trust-card.active .trust-card-heading {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.trust-card:hover .trust-pillar-tag,
.trust-card.active .trust-pillar-tag {
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

/* Mobile Controls (hidden on desktop) */
.trust-mobile-controls {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Tablets & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .trust-cards-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .trust-card:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .trust-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter {
    min-width: 80px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter .letter-symbol {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .trust-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  /* Compact Horizontal TRUST Letter Navigator */
  .trust-hero-word {
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter {
    min-width: 78px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter .letter-symbol {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter .letter-label {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .hero-connector {
    width: 6px;
  }

  /* Horizontal swipe carousel on tablet/mobile */
  .trust-cards-track {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.5rem 0.5rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .trust-cards-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .trust-card {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
  }

  /* Mobile arrows & indicator dots */
  .trust-mobile-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .trust-control-arrow {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .trust-control-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--mm-teal);
    border-color: var(--mm-teal);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  .trust-dots-indicator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .trust-dots-indicator .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .trust-dots-indicator .dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--mm-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.4);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-trust-values {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .trust-container {
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
  }

  .trust-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .trust-hero-word {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.35rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.15rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter .letter-symbol {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 4vw, 1.4rem);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter .letter-label {
    font-size: clamp(0.48rem, 1.85vw, 0.58rem);
    font-weight: 750;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .trust-hero-letter.active::after {
    bottom: 2px;
    width: 14px;
    height: 2px;
  }

  .hero-connector {
    display: none;
  }

  .trust-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .trust-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
  }

  .trust-card-inner {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEET OUR FOUNDER SECTION (about.php)
   Uniform Modular Architecture & Cohesive Design System
   ========================================================================== */
.section-founder {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 6.5vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  color: var(--mm-slate-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Founder Header */
.founder-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
}

.founder-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.text-teal-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mm-teal) 0%, #08757c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.founder-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.68;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIFORM MODULAR GRID (12-Column Cohesive System)
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-uniform-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Universal Uniform Card Base */
.founder-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.09);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Unified Card Header */
.card-uniform-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.header-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.founder-card:hover .header-icon-box {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.card-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.card-uniform-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.card-uniform-desc {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROW 1: Profile (5 cols) & Bio (7 cols)
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-profile-card {
  grid-column: span 5;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-bio-card {
  grid-column: span 7;
}

/* Profile Elements */
.founder-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.founder-portrait-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #121d44 0%, #1e2f69 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.2);
}

.portrait-monogram {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  z-index: 2;
}

.portrait-mesh-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 25%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.portrait-dna-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transform: rotate(-25deg);
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  z-index: 3;
}

.founder-exp-badge .exp-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.founder-exp-badge .exp-text {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.founder-identity {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.founder-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.founder-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.founder-pillars-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.pillar-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

.pillar-mini i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-founder-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.12);
}

.btn-founder-contact:hover {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
}

.btn-founder-contact i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-founder-contact:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Bio Narrative Elements */
.bio-narrative-body {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bio-narrative-body p {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.bio-narrative-body p.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.bio-narrative-body strong {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  font-weight: 750;
}

.institutional-reach-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.reach-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.reach-chip i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.reach-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROW 2: Scientific Areas of Experience (12 cols)
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-expertise-card {
  grid-column: span 12;
}

.expertise-uniform-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.uniform-sub-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.05rem;
  min-height: 72px;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.uniform-sub-box:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -2px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.12);
}

.uniform-sub-box .sub-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.uniform-sub-box:hover .sub-icon {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.uniform-sub-box .sub-label {
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  line-height: 1.35;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROW 3: Strategic Philosophy Triptych (3 x 4 cols)
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy-card {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

.philosophy-text {
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROW 4: Founder’s Message (12 cols)
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-message-uniform-card {
  grid-column: span 12;
  padding: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.06);
}

.founder-message-uniform-card .message-accent-bar {
  height: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mm-teal) 0%, var(--mm-cyan-light) 50%, var(--mm-dark-navy) 100%);
}

.message-card-inner {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.message-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.message-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.05rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.message-quote-glyph {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15);
  line-height: 1;
}

.message-uniform-quote {
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}

.message-uniform-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 450;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.message-uniform-quote p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.message-uniform-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.author-monogram {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.author-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-weight: 650;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIFORM GRID RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .founder-profile-card {
    grid-column: span 12;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .founder-bio-card {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

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

  .philosophy-card {
    grid-column: span 4;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .philosophy-card {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-founder {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  }

  .founder-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }

  .founder-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .expertise-uniform-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .bio-narrative-body p.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .bio-narrative-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .message-card-inner {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .message-uniform-quote p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .author-monogram {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .author-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .author-title {
    font-size: 0.785rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS PAGE (products.php)
   Scientific Catalog & Research Solutions
   ========================================================================== */
.section-products-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.products-hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.products-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.products-breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.products-hero-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.products-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.products-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.6);
}

.products-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.products-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.68;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
}

/* Category Quick Filter Navigation */
.products-cat-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cat-nav-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cat-nav-pill i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cat-nav-pill:hover {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08);
}

.cat-nav-pill.active {
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.2);
}

.cat-nav-pill.active i {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTS CATALOG & 5 CATEGORY SHOWCASES
   ========================================================================== */
.section-products-catalog {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
}

.product-category-block {
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.product-category-block:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
}

/* Category Header Card */
.category-header-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-header-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--mm-teal) 0%, var(--mm-cyan-light) 100%);
}

.cat-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.cat-index-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cat-icon-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cat-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.btn-cat-inquire {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.12);
}

.btn-cat-inquire:hover {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
}

.btn-cat-inquire i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cat-inquire:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT ITEMS GRID (3-Column Precision Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.product-items-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.product-item-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.45rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.product-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08);
}

.item-card-span-2 {
  grid-column: span 3; /* Spans full width when at the base of odd counts */
}

.item-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.product-item-card:hover .item-icon-box {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.item-desc {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.item-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.item-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
}

.item-badge i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.item-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.item-link i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.product-item-card:hover .item-link {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.product-item-card:hover .item-link i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO EXPANSION & SOURCING CONCIERGE BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.products-expansion-banner {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #121d44 0%, #0c1432 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.25);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.expansion-watermark-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 2rem;
  font-size: 11rem;
  color: rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.expansion-content-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.expansion-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.05rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.expansion-badge .beacon-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mm-cyan-light);
}

.expansion-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.expansion-title .title-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--mm-cyan-light) 60%, var(--mm-teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.expansion-text {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.1rem);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.expansion-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.expansion-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-expansion-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.4);
}

.btn-expansion-primary:hover {
  background: #0bbac5;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-expansion-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-expansion-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTS RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .product-items-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .item-card-span-2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .category-header-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .cat-header-right {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-cat-inquire {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .products-cat-nav {
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 0.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-products-hero {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .products-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .products-cat-nav {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.35rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .products-cat-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .cat-nav-pill {
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.765rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .product-items-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .item-card-span-2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .category-header-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .cat-header-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .expansion-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-expansion-primary,
  .btn-expansion-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MANUFACTURER PARTNERSHIP PAGE (partnerships.php)
   Strategic Market-Entry & Global Partnership Framework
   ========================================================================== */
.section-partner-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.partner-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.partner-breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Hero Grid */
.partner-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.partner-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.6);
}

.partner-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.partner-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.18rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.partner-body-text {
  font-size: 0.965rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Ecosystem Tags */
.ecosystem-tags-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.eco-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.eco-tag i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.eco-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.partner-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-partner-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.15);
}

.btn-partner-primary:hover {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
}

.btn-partner-primary i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-partner-primary:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-partner-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.45rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-partner-secondary:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Hero Snapshot Card */
.partner-snapshot-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.06);
}

.snapshot-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.snapshot-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.snapshot-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.snapshot-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.snapshot-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.snapshot-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.snapshot-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.item-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  margin-top: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.item-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.item-text strong {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

.item-text span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.snapshot-footer {
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.snapshot-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.snapshot-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: HOW WE SUPPORT PARTNERS (9 Capabilities Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-partner-capabilities {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 6.5vw, 6.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.68;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.capability-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.55rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.09);
}

.cap-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cap-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.capability-card:hover .cap-icon-box {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.cap-index {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.capability-card:hover .cap-index {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.cap-card-body {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.cap-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.cap-desc {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0;
}

.cap-card-footer {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.cap-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: #64748b;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.cap-tag i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: PRODUCTS OF INTEREST (10 Target Categories)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-partner-interest {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 6.5vw, 6.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.interest-header-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.interest-header-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--mm-teal) 0%, var(--mm-cyan-light) 100%);
}

.header-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.btn-interest-inquire {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.45rem;
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.12);
}

.btn-interest-inquire:hover {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
}

/* 10 Interest Cards Grid */
.interest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.interest-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.45rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.interest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.07);
}

.interest-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.interest-card:hover .interest-icon-box {
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.interest-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.interest-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.interest-desc {
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: LET’S BUILD THE INDIAN MARKET TOGETHER (Partnership Portal)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-partner-cta {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
}

.partner-cta-box {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #121d44 0%, #0c1432 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.25);
}

.cta-watermark-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 2rem;
  font-size: 12rem;
  color: rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cta-inner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column */
.cta-text-col {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.05rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.cta-badge .beacon-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--mm-cyan-light);
}

.cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.cta-heading .title-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--mm-cyan-light) 60%, var(--mm-teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cta-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Founder quote in CTA */
.cta-founder-quote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.quote-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
}

.quote-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.quote-author {
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
}

.quote-author strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Direct Contact details */
.cta-direct-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.detail-row i {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  width: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.detail-row .lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.detail-row .val {
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.detail-row a.val:hover {
  color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Right Form Card */
.partner-form-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.partner-quick-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 210, 235, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #64748b;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--mm-cyan-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(125, 207, 212, 0.35);
  background: rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.85);
}

.form-select option {
  background: #121d44;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-submit-partnership {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.4);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-submit-partnership:hover {
  background: #0bbac5;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERSHIPS RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .capabilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .partner-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .cta-inner-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

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

  .interest-header-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .btn-interest-inquire {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-partner-hero {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .partner-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

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

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

  .partner-cta-box {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .partner-form-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE (contact.php)
   Uniform Life-Sciences Requirement & Inquiry Gateway
   ========================================================================== */
.section-contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--header-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.contact-breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Hero Grid */
.contact-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.6);
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.18rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy, #121d44);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-body-text {
  font-size: 0.965rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Tags List */
.contact-tags-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-tags-list .eco-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-tags-list .eco-tag i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-tags-list .eco-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.contact-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Right Hero Snapshot Card */
.contact-snapshot-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.06);
}

.snapshot-action-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.btn-snapshot-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-snapshot-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1ebc59;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-snapshot-email {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-snapshot-email:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

/* --- MAIN INTERACTION & CONTACT SECTION --- */
.section-contact-main {
  background-color: var(--mm-bg-light);
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
}

.contact-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-form-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  height: 100%;
}

/* Uniform Modular Card System (Matching Entire Website) */
.uniform-contact-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.uniform-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Form Frame Card */
.form-frame-card {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
}

.form-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.form-pretitle {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.form-header-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Alerts */
.form-alert-success {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-alert-success .alert-icon {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.alert-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #14532d;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.alert-message {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #166534;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-reset-form {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #166534;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-reset-form:hover {
  background: #14532d;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.form-alert-error {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  color: #991b1b;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Form Controls */
.molmark-contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.form-grid-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group-full {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
}

.required-asterisk {
  color: #e11d48;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.optional-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mm-text-dim);
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.input-with-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.1rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.textarea-icon-wrap {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.textarea-icon {
  top: 1.15rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-dark);
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 2.85rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%2364748b'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  background-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.12);
}

.form-input:focus ~ .input-icon,
.input-with-icon:focus-within .input-icon {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Submit Row */
.form-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.btn-submit-requirement {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mm-dark-navy) 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 29, 68, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-submit-requirement:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, var(--mm-teal) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.3);
}

.privacy-assurance {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-dim);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.privacy-assurance i {
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- RIGHT COLUMN: CONTACT DETAILS & INFO --- */
.contact-info-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-column .uniform-contact-card {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 0;
}

/* Card 1: Official Entity & Channels */
.info-entity-card {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.official-entity-block {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.entity-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.entity-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-around;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.channel-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.channel-item:hover .channel-icon-box {
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.channel-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.channel-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--mm-text-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.channel-val {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.channel-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.channel-subtext {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* WhatsApp Quick-Connect Box */
.whatsapp-direct-box {
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-whatsapp-connect {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

.btn-whatsapp-connect i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-whatsapp-connect:hover {
  background: #1ebc59;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

/* Card 2: Scope Handling */
.scope-handling-card {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.scope-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.scope-items-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.scope-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.scope-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.2);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.scope-heading {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.scope-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- TRUST Values Commitment Card (Under Requirement Form in Left Column) --- */
.trust-assurance-card {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.trust-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-header-left {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.trust-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.trust-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.trust-sla-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.25);
  color: var(--mm-teal);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-pillars-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.trust-pillar-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-pillar-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--mm-teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.1);
}

.pillar-letter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.pillar-name {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--mm-dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.735rem;
  color: var(--mm-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- BOTTOM LOCATION & ECOSYSTEM BANNER --- */
.section-contact-location {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mm-border-light);
}

.location-ecosystem-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #121d44 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.location-ecosystem-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.location-banner-text {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.location-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 167, 177, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.location-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.location-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.location-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-location-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background-color: var(--mm-teal);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-location-action:hover {
  background-color: #0b8f97;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-location-action.outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-location-action.outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Contact Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

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

  .contact-form-column,
  .contact-info-column {
    height: auto;
  }

  .contact-info-column .uniform-contact-card {
    flex: initial;
    height: auto;
  }

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

  .location-ecosystem-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .location-banner-actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-location-action {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .form-submit-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .btn-submit-requirement {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .trust-card-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .trust-pillars-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .snapshot-action-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .location-banner-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section-contact-hero {
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.75rem;
  }

  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .form-frame-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .info-entity-card,
  .scope-handling-card,
  .trust-assurance-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}