/* ================================================================
   HOME PAGE CUSTOM STYLES — Iconic Orbit
   Production-ready external stylesheet
   ================================================================ */

/* === WHO WE ARE V2 — Premium Split Layout === */
.io-about-v2 {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    background: #060608;
    overflow: visible; /* Ensure nothing is clipped during animation */
}
.io-about-v2 .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    overflow: visible;
}
.io-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.io-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(80px);
}
.io-orb-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    top: -150px;
    left: -100px;
    background: rgba(0,145,255,0.07);
    animation: ioOrbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.io-orb-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -50px;
    background: rgba(0,200,255,0.05);
    animation: ioOrbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes ioOrbFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(30px,-20px) scale(1.15); }
}

/* Badge */
.io-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(0,145,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,145,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 8px 20px 8px 14px;
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: #0091FF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.io-badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0091FF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,145,255,0.7);
    animation: ioBadgePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ioBadgePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,145,255,1); }
}

/* Heading */
.io-about-heading {
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
    font-size: 72px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
/* io-gradient-text moved to custom.css for global use */


/* CTA Button */
.io-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.io-cta-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0091FF, #00d4ff);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
    border-radius: 50px;
    z-index: -1;
}
.io-cta-btn:hover {
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,145,255,0.25);
}
.io-cta-btn:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Right Column — Paragraph */
.io-about-right {
    padding-top: 20px;
}
.io-about-desc {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #ffffff; /* Shifted to white for better clarity */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.95;
}
.io-about-desc-2 {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* Highlight Tags */
.io-highlight-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.io-cap-feature {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.io-cap-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 35px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.4); /* Accent border for visibility */
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.io-cap-btn i {
    color: #0091FF;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.io-cap-btn:hover {
    background: #0091FF;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.io-cap-btn:hover i {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}
.io-highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.io-highlight-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,145,255,0.3);
    background: rgba(0,145,255,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.io-hi-icon { font-size: 18px; }
.io-hi-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff; /* Changed to full white */
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Agency Pillars Grid */
.io-pillars-v2 {
    margin-top: 60px;
    overflow: visible;
}
.io-pillar-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Increased from 0.02 */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); /* Brighter border */
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.io-pillar-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.05), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
.io-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1);
}
.io-pillar-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
.io-pillar-icon {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: #0091FF;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.4));
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.io-pillar-card:hover .io-pillar-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}
.io-pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff !important; /* Pure White */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.io-pillar-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important; /* Brightened */
    opacity: 1 !important;
}
.io-pillar-highlight {
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.03);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-pillar-card { padding: 40px 30px; }
    .io-pillars-v2 { margin-top: 60px; }
}

/* === Innovation Lab Styles === */
.tp-video-thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translateZ(0);
    background: #000;
}
.tp-video-thumb-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-out;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 10;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}
@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(4px)) {
    .tp-video-thumb-label {
        background: rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.7);
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }
}
.tp-video-thumb-label span {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    display: block;
}
.tp-video-thumb:hover .tp-video-thumb-label {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.8);
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.4);
}
.tp-video-thumb img {
    transition: transform 0.6s ease-out;
}
.tp-video-thumb:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.tp-innovation-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 40px;
}
.tp-innovation-header .tp_fade_anim {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}
.tp-innovation-header .tp-section-subtitle {
    color: #0091FF;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}
.tp-innovation-header .tp-section-title {
    font-size: 80px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tp-video-play-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform, scale;
}
.tp-video-thumb:hover .tp-video-play-badge {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.5);
}

/* === Hero 3D Typography === */
.tp-hero-title {
    text-shadow:
        2px 2px 0px #0a0a0a,
        4px 4px 0px #050505,
        6px 6px 0px #000000,
        8px 8px 15px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.15);
}
.auto-type-text {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0091FF 0%, #00f2fe 50%, #0091FF 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(2px 2px 0px #003b73) drop-shadow(4px 4px 0px #001f3b) drop-shadow(0px 0px 15px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.4));
    animation: typedGradientFlow 3s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.typed-wrapper {
    display: block;
    min-height: 2.2em; /* Reserves space for up to 2 lines on large screens */
    width: 100%;
}
.tp-hero-title-box {
    min-height: 550px; /* Fully reserves the space for the massive H2 heading */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}
.tp-hero-area {
    min-height: 100vh; /* Takes up full screen height so nothing underneath moves */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .tp-hero-title-box { min-height: 400px; }
    .typed-wrapper {
        min-height: 2.8em;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .tp-hero-title-box { min-height: 300px; }
    .tp-hero-area { min-height: 80vh; }
    .typed-wrapper {
        min-height: 4em;
    }
}
@keyframes typedGradientFlow {
    0% { background-position: 0% center; }
    100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}
.typed-cursor {
    color: #00f2fe;
    font-weight: 300;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #003b73, 4px 4px 0px #001f3b;
    animation: typedjsBlink 0.7s infinite;
    -webkit-animation: typedjsBlink 0.7s infinite;
}

/* === KINETIC CORE REDESIGN — High Authority Impact === */
.io-kinetic-section {
    background: #040406;
    padding: 140px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.io-kinetic-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.io-kinetic-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Increased contrast */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
}
.io-kinetic-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1);
}
.io-impact-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
    color: #0091FF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}
.io-impact-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.io-impact-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.io-metric-item {
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.3);
    padding-left: 20px;
}
.io-metric-val {
    display: block;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.io-metric-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); /* Made clearer for readability */
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.io-impact-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.2));
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.io-impact-card:hover .io-impact-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-impact-title { font-size: 38px; }
    .io-kinetic-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .io-impact-card { padding: 30px; }
}

/* === GLOBAL CAPABILITIES AREA — High-End Tech Grid === */
.io-capability-area {
    background: #040406;
    padding: 140px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.io-capability-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 50px 50px, 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.io-cap-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.io-cap-tag {
    color: #0091FF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.io-cap-title {
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.io-cap-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out, background 0.4s ease; /* Faster transform for GSAP */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    overflow: hidden; /* For inner glow clipping */
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.io-cap-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--x, 0px) var(--y, 0px), rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.io-cap-card:hover .io-cap-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.io-cap-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1);
}

.io-cap-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #0091FF;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.io-cap-card:hover .io-cap-icon {
    background: #0091FF;
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.io-cap-h4 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.io-cap-p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff !important; /* FORCED WHITE */
    margin-bottom: 0;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.io-cap-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.io-stat-num {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0091FF;
}

.io-stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-cap-title { font-size: 44px; }
    .io-capability-area { padding: 80px 0; }
}

/* === NEURAL HUB AREA — Beyond Boxes (Refined & Responsive) === */
.io-neural-hub-area {
    background: #040406;
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible; /* Changed from hidden to allow pinning to work better */
    perspective: 2000px;
    z-index: 20;
}

.io-hub-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 850px; /* Reduced for better screen fit */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.io-hub-core {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30%; /* Slightly lower to stay centered with nodes */
    width: 240px; /* Reduced from 350px */
    height: 240px; /* Reduced from 350px */
    z-index: 1;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.io-hub-core-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 80px; /* Reduced from 140px for normal size */
    color: #0091FF;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.2);
}

.io-hub-glow-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: rotate 10s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Orbiting Nodes */
.io-hub-node {
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    padding: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    z-index: 100;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    transform: translateZ(100px);
}

/* Specific Positions for Compact View — Shifted Up for Visibility */
.io-node-1 { top: -10%; left: 0; }
.io-node-2 { top: -10%; right: 0; }
.io-node-3 { bottom: 2%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateZ(100px); }

/* Pulse Connections */
.io-hub-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.io-hub-path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.4); /* Increased visibility */
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
}

.io-hub-path-pulse {
    fill: none;
    stroke: #0091FF;
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-dasharray: 10, 60; /* Small dash, large gap for pulse look */
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px #0091FF);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

@keyframes ioPulseFlow {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .io-hub-container { 
        height: auto; 
        display: block; 
        padding-top: 50px;
    }
    .io-hub-core { 
        width: 300px; 
        height: 300px; 
        margin: 0 auto 60px; 
    }
    .io-hub-node { 
        position: relative !important; 
        top: auto !important; 
        left: auto !important; 
        right: auto !important; 
        bottom: auto !important; 
        transform: none !important;
        width: 100%; 
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    }
    .io-hub-svg { display: none; }
    .io-cap-title { font-size: 48px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .io-cap-title { font-size: 36px; }
    .io-neural-hub-area { padding: 80px 0; }
}

/* === STRATEGIC METHODOLOGY AREA — The System of Results === */
.io-methodology-area {
    background: #060608;
    padding: 80px 0 20px; /* Tighter top/bottom */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.io-methodology-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 80px 80px, 80px 80px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.io-process-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 20px; /* Reduced gap from header */
    padding-top: 40px; /* Compact padding for badge */
    padding-bottom: 0px;
}

/* The Connecting Line - Aligned with Icons */
.io-process-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 250px; /* Perfectly centered behind cards */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.15); 
    z-index: 1; /* Stay behind the card content */
}

.io-process-line-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%; 
    background: #0091FF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.6);
}

.io-process-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    padding: 40px 25px;
    background: #0d0d0f !important; /* Solid background to prevent see-through issues */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    height: 100%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.io-process-card:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.io-process-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 25px;
    font-size: 80px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); /* Maximum visibility for background numbers */
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.io-process-card:hover .io-process-number {
    color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.08);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.io-process-icon {
    font-size: 48px; /* Bigger */
    color: #0091FF;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.8)); /* Maximum Glow */
}

.io-methodology-area .io-process-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.io-process-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff !important; /* FORCED WHITE PERMANENTLY */
    margin-bottom: 0;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* The Interactive Dot - Aligned with Line */
.io-process-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 250px; /* Match new line position */
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #0091FF;
    border: 2px solid #060608;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.io-process-card:hover .io-process-dot {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px #0091FF;
}

/* === Final Outcome Node — Anchor for Phase 04 === */
.io-methodology-outcome {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px; /* Adjusted to sit nicely */
    right: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: #08080a; /* More solid background */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.6); /* Brighter border */
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    z-index: 50; /* Forced to top */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.io-outcome-pulse {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #0091FF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0091FF;
    animation: ioPulseSuccess 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes ioPulseSuccess {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
}

.io-outcome-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #ffd700;
}

.io-outcome-tag {
    display: block;
    font-size: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0091FF;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.io-outcome-h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-methodology-outcome { top: -15px; right: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-process-line { display: none; }
    .io-process-dot { display: none; }
    .io-process-card { margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .io-methodology-area { padding: 80px 0; }
}

/* === INDUSTRY EXPERTISE — Solutions by Vertical === */
.io-industry-area {
    background: #040406;
    padding: 40px 0 100px; /* Reduced top padding to close the gap */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.io-industry-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
}

.io-industry-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); /* Increased contrast */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    opacity: 1;
}

.io-industry-card:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.io-industry-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #0091FF;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.io-industry-card:hover .io-industry-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.io-industry-h4 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.io-industry-p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.io-industry-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: #0091FF;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.io-industry-card:hover .io-industry-tag {
    background: #0091FF;
    color: #fff;
}

.io-industry-featured {
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.02);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-industry-area { padding: 80px 0; }
    .io-industry-card { padding: 30px; }
}

.io-industry-desc-wrap {
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .io-industry-desc-wrap {
        padding-left: 50px;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
}

/* === INNOVATION LAB — The R&D Core === */
.io-lab-area {
    background: #060608;
    padding: 80px 0; /* Reduced from 140px */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.io-lab-scanner-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 60px 60px, 60px 60px;
}

.io-lab-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); /* Increased contrast */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    opacity: 1; 
}

.io-lab-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* Scanning Line Effect */
.io-lab-scan-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.io-lab-card:hover .io-lab-scan-line {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: ioLabScan 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ioLabScan {
    0% { top: -40%; }
    100% { top: 100%; }
}

.io-lab-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.io-lab-icon {
    font-size: 44px;
    color: #0091FF;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.4));
}

.io-lab-h4 {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.io-lab-p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* Status Indicator */
.io-lab-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.2);
}

.io-status-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #0091FF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0091FF;
    animation: ioStatusPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ioStatusPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.io-status-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #fff;
}

.io-lab-card-featured {
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.02);
    border-color: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-lab-area { padding: 80px 0; }
    .io-lab-header { margin-bottom: 60px; }
    .io-lab-card { padding: 40px 30px; }
}


/* === GLOBAL IMPACT HUB — The Professional Nexus === */
.io-impact-area {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: #040406;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.io-nexus-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 60px 60px, 60px 60px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Diagnostic Stats V2 */
.io-impact-stats-v2 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    justify-content: center; 
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: -40px !important; /* Move it UP closer to the rings */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 15;
}

.io-diag-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.io-diag-circle {
    position: relative;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
}

.io-diag-circle svg {
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.io-diag-circle .bg {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    stroke-width: 8;
}

.io-diag-circle .prog {
    fill: none;
    stroke: #0091FF;
    stroke-width: 8;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 283;
    stroke-dashoffset: 283;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.io-diag-val {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--tp-ff-heading);
}

.io-diag-val .num {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
}

.io-diag-val .unit {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #0091FF;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.io-diag-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Impact Features V2 */
.io-impact-features-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.io-feat-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.io-feat-bar {
    width: 2px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #0091FF, transparent);
    position: relative;
}

.io-feat-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #0091FF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0091FF;
}

.io-feat-content h6 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.io-feat-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin: 0;
}

/* === NEXUS VISUAL — 3D ECOSYSTEM === */
.io-nexus-right-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.io-nexus-visual-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 500px; /* Slightly reduced to fit stats below better */
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.io-nexus-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.io-nexus-core {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.io-sphere-layer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.layer-1 { border-style: dashed; animation: ioRotate 15s linear infinite; }
.layer-2 { border-width: 2px; inset: -20px; animation: ioRotate 20s linear infinite reverse; opacity: 0.5; }
.layer-3 { border-style: dotted; inset: -40px; animation: ioRotate 25s linear infinite; opacity: 0.3; }
.layer-extra { 
    position: absolute; 
    inset: -60px; 
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.08); 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    animation: ioRotate 40s linear infinite;
}

.io-sphere-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #0091FF;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pulse-1 { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: ioNexusRipple 4s infinite linear; }
.pulse-2 { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: ioNexusRipple 4s infinite linear 2s; }

@keyframes ioNexusRipple {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Data Orbitals */
.io-data-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -100px;
    animation: ioRotate 30s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.io-data-bit {
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #0091FF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0091FF;
}

.b-1 { top: 0; left: 50%; }
.b-2 { bottom: 20%; right: 10%; }
.b-3 { bottom: 20%; left: 10%; }

/* Technical Rings */
.io-nexus-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.io-ring-dash {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    animation: ioRotate 60s linear infinite reverse;
}

.io-ring-solid {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.io-sphere-center {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 40px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.5) 0%, transparent 75%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 60px;
    color: #0091FF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.3);
    animation: ioNexusPulse 3s infinite ease-in-out;
    z-index: 5;
}

@keyframes ioNexusPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.5); }
}

/* Callout Nodes */
.io-nexus-node {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 20;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.io-node-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #0091FF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #0091FF;
}

.io-node-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.io-nexus-node:hover {
    border-color: #0091FF;
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1);
}

.n-1 { top: 10%; left: 0%; }
.n-2 { top: 15%; right: 0%; }
.n-3 { bottom: 15%; left: -5%; }
.n-4 { bottom: 10%; right: 5%; }

/* SVG Connections */
.io-nexus-svg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.io-nexus-path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1);
    stroke-width: 1;
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-impact-area { padding: 40px 0 80px; }
    .io-nexus-visual-wrap { height: 400px; margin-top: 20px; }
    .io-nexus-container { transform: scale(0.7); }
    .io-impact-stats-v2 { 
        flex-direction: row; 
        gap: 20px; 
        margin-top: -80px !important;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .io-impact-stats-v2 { 
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .io-diag-stat { transform: scale(0.85); }
    .io-diag-label { font-size: 8px; }
}

/* === GLOBAL VISIBILITY FIXES === */
.io-about-left, .io-about-right {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

.io-about-heading, .io-cap-title, .io-pillar-title, .io-process-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 1;
}

.io-about-desc, .io-pillar-text, .io-cap-p, .io-process-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* === SOCIAL PROOF — Global Network === */
.io-social-proof-area {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #040406;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.io-social-h5 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

.io-logo-cloud {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.io-logo-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: ioLogoScroll 60s linear infinite; /* Slower for smoother feel */
    gap: 100px;
}

.io-logo-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.io-logo-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.io-logo-item i {
    font-size: 50px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); /* Increased from 0.15 for better visibility */
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.io-logo-item:hover i {
    color: #0091FF;
    transform: scale(1.25) translateY(-5px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.8));
}

@keyframes ioLogoScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .io-impact-area { padding: 40px 0 80px; }
    .io-nexus-visual-wrap { height: 400px; margin-top: 20px; }
    .io-nexus-container { transform: scale(0.7); }
    .io-impact-stats-v2 { 
        flex-direction: row; 
        gap: 20px; 
        margin-top: -80px !important;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .io-impact-stats-v2 { 
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .io-diag-stat { transform: scale(0.85); }
    .io-diag-label { font-size: 8px; }
}

/* === GLOBAL VISIBILITY FIXES === */
.io-about-left, .io-about-right {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

.io-about-heading, .io-cap-title, .io-pillar-title, .io-process-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 1;
}

.io-about-desc, .io-pillar-text, .io-cap-p, .io-process-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
/* === GOOGLE REVIEWS STYLING === */
.io-google-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.3);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: #4285F4;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.testi-v2-google-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #4285F4;
    opacity: 0.2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-v2-rating {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testi-v2-rating i {
    color: #FFD700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

.tp-testimonial-v2-area {
    padding: 140px 0;
    position: relative;
    background: #040406;
}

.testimonial-stack-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 500px; /* Space for the stack */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    perspective: 2000px; /* Increased perspective for better depth */
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.testimonial-card-v2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 650px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 60px;
    /* transition removed to prevent GSAP conflict */
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 1;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    visibility: visible !important; /* Force override legacy hidden state */
    opacity: 1 !important; /* Force override legacy hidden state */
}

.testi-v2-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.testimonial-card-v2.active .testi-v2-glow { opacity: 1; }

.testi-v2-quote-icon {
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0091FF, #00D1FF);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.testi-v2-text {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testi-v2-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.testi-v2-avatar {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.2);
}

.testi-v2-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testi-v2-info h5 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.testi-v2-info span {
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .testimonial-card-v2 { padding: 40px 30px; }
    .testi-v2-text { font-size: 18px; }
    .testi-v2-avatar { width: 50px; height: 50px; }
}

/* === NEURAL STARS (GLOBAL EXTERNAL) === */
.io-neural-stars {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.io-star {
    position: absolute;
    background: #0091FF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px #0091FF;
}