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

    :root {
      --black:   #000000;
      --purple:  #7A3CD2;
      --sky:     #3F97FF;
      --indigo:  #6261E4;
      --white:   #ffffff;
      --surface: #0d0d0d;
      --surface2:#141414;
      --border:  rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      --text-muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      --text-soft:  rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
      --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      --font-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    body {
      background-color: var(--black)!important;
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 16px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }
    .container, .container-sm{
        max-width: 1100px;
    }
    /* ── NOISE OVERLAY ── */
    body::before {
      content:'';
      position:fixed;
      inset:0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      pointer-events:none;
      z-index:0;
      opacity:.6;
    }

    /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      padding: 120px 60px 90px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-glow {
      position: absolute;
      top: -120px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 900px;
      height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(122,60,210,0.25) 0%, rgba(63,151,255,0.1) 40%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(122,60,210,0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(122,60,210,0.35);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 7px 16px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #a07ef5;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .hero-label span.dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      background: var(--purple);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: block;
      box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--purple);
    }
    .hero h1 {
     
      font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 80px);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.05;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      text-align: center;
      margin:auto;
   
    }
    .hero h1 em {
      font-style: normal;
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--sky) 0%, var(--indigo) 50%, var(--purple) 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }
    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--text-soft);
      max-width: 620px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 48px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .stat-item { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; }
    .stat-val {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 32px;
      font-weight: 800;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky), var(--purple));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }
    .stat-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .stat-divider { width: 1px; background: var(--border); align-self: stretch; }

    /* ── SECTION LABEL ── */
    .section-wrap {
      padding: 80px 60px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .sec-eyebrow {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .sec-eyebrow-line {
      width: 32px; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky), var(--purple));
      border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .sec-eyebrow-text {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sky);
    }
    .sec-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.12;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .sec-desc {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: var(--text-soft);
      max-width: 560px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 64px;
    }

    /* ── USE CASE CARDS ── */
    .cards-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 2px;
    }

    .uc-card {
      background: var(--surface);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: background 0.3s;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .uc-card:hover { background: var(--surface2); }
    .uc-card:nth-child(1) { border-radius: 16px 0 0 0; }
    .uc-card:nth-child(2) { border-radius: 0 16px 0 0; }
    .uc-card:nth-child(5) { border-radius: 0 0 0 16px; }
    .uc-card:nth-child(6) { border-radius: 0 0 16px 0; }

    /* card accent glow on hover */
    .uc-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, rgba(122,60,210,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.4s;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .uc-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

    .card-img-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      height: 240px;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .card-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
      filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.9);
    }
    .uc-card:hover .card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }

    /* gradient overlay on image */
    .card-img-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 80px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--surface));
    }

    /* number badge */
    .card-num {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px; left: 16px;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 5px 12px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* strategic badge */
    .card-strategic {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px; right: 16px;
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 12px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(122,60,210,0.85), rgba(98,97,228,0.85));
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      color: #fff;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .card-body {
      padding: 28px 32px 36px;
    }

    .card-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .tag {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      border: 1px solid;
    }
    .tag-sky   { color: var(--sky);    border-color: rgba(63,151,255,0.3);   background: rgba(63,151,255,0.07); }
    .tag-indigo{ color: #9a9af5;       border-color: rgba(98,97,228,0.3);    background: rgba(98,97,228,0.07);  }
    .tag-purple{ color: #b07ef5;       border-color: rgba(122,60,210,0.3);   background: rgba(122,60,210,0.07); }

    .card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    .card-section-label {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sky);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      margin-top: 18px;
    }
    .card-section-label:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }

    .card-text {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--text-soft);
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .card-bullets {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
    }
    .card-bullets li {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--text-soft);
      line-height: 1.5;
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .card-bullets li::before {
      content: '›';
      color: var(--sky);
      font-weight: 700;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 1px;
    }

    .card-impact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .impact-item {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 12px 14px;
    }
    .impact-val {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 700;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky), var(--indigo));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 3px;
    }
    .impact-desc {
      font-size: 11px;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .card-meta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-top: 24px;
      padding-top: 18px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .meta-item { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:3px; }
    .meta-label { font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .meta-val {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .meta-val.high   { color: #ff8a65; }
    .meta-val.medium { color: #ffd54f; }
    .meta-val.fast   { color: #81c784; }

    /* ── DIVIDER ── */
    .divider {
      margin: 0 60px;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--indigo), transparent);
      opacity: 0.4;
    }



    /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(24px); }
      to   { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0);     }
    }
    .hero > * { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease both; }
    .hero .hero-label  { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
    .hero h1           { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
    .hero .hero-sub    { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
    .hero .hero-stats  { animation-delay: 0.45s; }


    /* ── CARDS GRID ── */
  .cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-bottom: 120px;
  }

  /* Card base */
  .card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
  }
  .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(122,60,210,0.35);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  }
  .card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(122,60,210,0.08), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  /* Card image */
  .card-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(1.1);
    transition: filter 0.4s;
  }
  .card:hover .card-image { filter: brightness(0.95) saturate(1.2); }

  .card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .card-img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 60%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.6), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Card badges */
  .card-badges {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; left: 16px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .badge {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  }
  .badge-rank {
    background: rgba(122,60,210,0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122,60,210,0.9);
  }
  .badge-time {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  }

  /* Card body */
  .card-body {
    padding: 28px 28px 32px;
  }
  .card-category {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .card-category::before {
    content: '';
    width: 16px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .card-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  /* Card metrics */
  .card-metrics {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
  .metric {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 16px 0 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }
  .metric:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; padding-left: 16px; }
  .metric:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
  .metric-val {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .metric-val.green { color: #4ade80; }
  .metric-val.purple { color: var(--purple); }
  .metric-val.blue { color: var(--blue); }
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* ── GRID SPANS ── */
  /* Large feature card — col span 8 */
  .card-feat { grid-column: span 8; }
  /* Small card — col span 4 */
  .card-sm { grid-column: span 4; }
  /* Half card — col span 6 */
  .card-half { grid-column: span 6; }
  /* Full card — col span 12 */
  .card-full { grid-column: span 12; }

  /* Full-width card: horizontal layout */
  .card-full .card-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 40% 1fr;
    min-height: 320px;
  }
  .card-full .card-img-wrap {
    border-radius: 0;
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .card-full .card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  .card-full .card-img-wrap::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
    height: 100%;
    width: 40%;
    right: 0; left: auto; bottom: 0;
  }
  .card-full .card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px 48px;
  }
  .card-full .card-title { font-size: 24px; }
  .card-full .card-desc { font-size: 15px; }
  .card-full .card-metrics { margin-top: auto; }

  /* Small card: image on top, compact body */
  .card-sm .card-title { font-size: 17px; }
  .card-sm .card-body { padding: 22px 22px 26px; }
  .card-sm .card-metrics { gap: 0; }

  /* ── COMPLEXITY PILL ── */
  .complexity-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid;
  }
  .complexity-high {
    color: #fb923c;
    border-color: rgba(251,146,60,0.25);
    background: rgba(251,146,60,0.08);
  }
  .complexity-medium {
    color: var(--blue);
    border-color: rgba(63,151,255,0.25);
    background: rgba(63,151,255,0.08);
  }
  .complexity-dot {
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: currentColor;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(63,151,255,.25);
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(63,151,255,.06);
  }
  .hero-eyebrow svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; fill: var(--blue); }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.0;
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: auto;
  }
  .hero h1 .accent {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple) 0%, var(--indigo) 45%, var(--blue) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  }
  .stat-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
  .stat-value {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.6) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .stat-label { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--grey-600); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }

  /* ── CONTEXT BAND ── */
  .context-band {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0 48px 80px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(122,60,210,.12) 0%, rgba(98,97,228,.1) 50%, rgba(63,151,255,.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122,60,210,.2);
    max-width: 1104px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .context-band p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  .context-band p strong {
    font-style: normal;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* ── SECTION HEADER ── */
  .section-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 48px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .section-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .section-count {
    font-size: .8rem;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey-600);
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }

  /* ── GRID ── */
  .grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 48px 80px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }

  /* ── CARD ── */
  .card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(122,60,210,.35);
    border-color: rgba(122,60,210,.4);
  }

  /* ── CARD — FEATURED (top 2 use cases) ── */
  .card.featured {
    grid-column: span 1;
    border-color: rgba(122,60,210,.3);
  }
  .card.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  .card.full-width .card-image { width: 420px; flex-shrink: 0; height: auto; }
  .card.full-width .card-image img { height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .card.full-width .card-body { flex: 1; }

  /* ── CARD IMAGE ── */
  .card-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d0d18;
  }
  .card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: .8;
    transition: transform .5s ease, opacity .3s ease;
    filter: saturate(.9);
  }
  .card:hover .card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    opacity: .95;
  }
  .card-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 100%);
  }
  .card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(122,60,210,.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  }
  .card-badge.blue { background: rgba(63,151,255,.75); }
  .card-badge.indigo { background: rgba(98,97,228,.75); }
  .card-badge.star {
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    left: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(122,60,210,.9), rgba(63,151,255,.9));
  }
  .card-number {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 18px;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* ── CARD BODY ── */
  .card-body {
    padding: 32px 32px 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .card-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .card-strategic {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--blue);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .card-strategic::before {
    content: '★';
    color: #f5c842;
    font-size: .9em;
  }

  /* Dividers between body sections */
  .card-section { margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

  .card-label {
    font-size: .68rem;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey-600);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .card-text {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  .card-text strong {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* Technologies pills */
  .tech-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .tech-pill {
    font-size: .7rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Impact metrics */
  .impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .impact-item {
    background: rgba(122,60,210,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122,60,210,.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .impact-item.blue-tint { background: rgba(63,151,255,.07); border-color: rgba(63,151,255,.15); }
  .impact-item.indigo-tint { background: rgba(98,97,228,.07); border-color: rgba(98,97,228,.15); }
  .impact-value {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
  }
  .impact-desc {
    font-size: .68rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* Meta row */
  .card-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .meta-label { font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-600); }
  .meta-value { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-weight: 400; }
  .complexity-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f5c842;
    margin-right: 4px;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }

  /* ── STATS ROW ── */
.stats {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--white-06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--white-06);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat {
  flex: 1 1 180px; max-width: 260px;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--white-06);
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-n {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--purple));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.stat-l { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--white-40); font-weight: 400; }

/* ── SECTION WRAPPER ── */
.uc-section {
  max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px 6%;
}
.uc-head {
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 72px;
}
.uc-head-label {
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue);
}
.uc-head-label::before { content: '— '; }
.uc-head-label::after { content: ' —'; }
.uc-head h2 {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.15;
}

/* ── USE CASE CARDS ── */
/* Alternating layout: image-left / image-right */
.uc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }

.uc-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.022);
  border: 1px solid var(--white-06);
  transition: border-color .35s, transform .35s, box-shadow .35s;
  position: relative;
}
.uc-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(122,60,210,0.28);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(122,60,210,0.1);
}
.uc-card.flip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; }
.uc-card.flip .uc-img  { order: 2; }
.uc-card.flip .uc-body { order: 1; }

/* Top accent bar */
.uc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), var(--blue));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s;
}
.uc-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Image pane */
.uc-img {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 320px;
}
.uc-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
  display: block;
}
.uc-card:hover .uc-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.uc-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
}

/* Badge on image */
.uc-img-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.uc-img-badge.star {
  background: rgba(122,60,210,0.6); border-color: rgba(122,60,210,0.5); color: #fff;
}

/* Content pane */
.uc-body {
  padding: 44px 44px 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}
.uc-num-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.uc-num {
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white-40); font-weight: 500;
}
.uc-num-line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--white-06); }

.uc-title {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.2;
}

.uc-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white-55);
  line-height: 1.72; font-weight: 300;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Metrics */
.uc-metrics { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.uc-metric {
  padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.73rem; font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.metric-blue { background: var(--blue-12); border: 1px solid var(--blue-20); color: #7ec5ff; }
.metric-purple { background: var(--purple-12); border: 1px solid var(--purple-20); color: #c49dff; }
.metric-indigo { background: var(--indigo-12); border: 1px solid rgba(98,97,228,0.25); color: #afafff; }

/* Tech tags */
.uc-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--white-06);
}
.uc-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.uc-tag {
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--white-04);
  font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--white-40); font-weight: 400;
}
.uc-time {
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--white-40);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.uc-time::before { content: '⏱'; font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* Complexity indicator */
.complexity {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; }
.high  { background: #f07070; }
.med   { background: #f0c060; }

/* ── CTA STRIP ── */
.cta-strip {
  margin: 0 6% 90px;
  padding: 60px 64px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, rgba(122,60,210,0.18) 0%, rgba(98,97,228,0.12) 50%, rgba(63,151,255,0.10) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(122,60,210,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -80px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(63,151,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-text h3 {
  font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cta-text p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white-55); font-weight: 300; max-width: 420px; line-height: 1.65; }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-p {
  padding: 13px 30px; border-radius: 10px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Instrument Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--indigo));
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(122,60,210,0.35);
}
.btn-p:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(122,60,210,0.45); }
.btn-o {
  padding: 13px 30px; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Instrument Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--white-70);
  background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--white-12);
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.btn-o:hover { border-color: var(--white-40); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
 /* ── HERO ── */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 130px 24px 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 900px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(98,97,228,0.22) 0%, rgba(122,60,210,0.10) 45%, transparent 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-glow2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(63,151,255,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(98,97,228,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(98,97,228,0.35);
    padding: 6px 16px 6px 8px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--indigo);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hero-badge-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--indigo);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--indigo);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.85); }
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 820px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hero h1 .gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--sky) 0%, var(--indigo) 50%, var(--purple) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Stats bar */
  .stats-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 64px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 820px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--surface);
    position: relative;
  }

  .stat-item {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
  }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

  .stat-value {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--sky), var(--indigo));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  /* ── SECTION LABEL ── */
  .section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 28px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--indigo);
  }

  /* ── USE CASES SECTION ── */
  .usecases-section {
    padding: 120px 24px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 72px;
  }

  .section-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.18;
    max-width: 560px;
  }

  /* ── USE CASE CARDS ── */
  .usecase-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
  }
  .usecase-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(98,97,228,0.45);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

  .usecase-card.reverse {
    direction: rtl;
  }
  .usecase-card.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

  .card-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 420px;
  }

  .card-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.78) saturate(0.85);
  }
  .usecase-card:hover .card-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .card-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(98,97,228,0.18) 0%, rgba(122,60,210,0.08) 100%);
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  }

  .card-number-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }

  .card-content {
    padding: 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
  }

  .card-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--indigo);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .card-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--indigo);
  }

  .card-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .card-divider {
    width: 40px; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo), var(--sky));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  /* ── Sub-sections within card ── */
  .card-sub {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .card-sub-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--purple);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .card-sub p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #a8a8c0;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  /* Technologies */
  .tech-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .tech-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }

  /* Impact grid */
  .impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }

  .impact-item {
    background: rgba(98,97,228,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(98,97,228,0.18);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  .impact-stat {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--sky);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .impact-desc {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 1px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* Footer meta */
  .card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .meta-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
  }

  .meta-chip svg {
    width: 13px; height: 13px;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  /* ── STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHT ── */
  .strategic-section {
    padding: 80px 24px 120px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .strategic-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(122,60,210,0.12) 0%, rgba(63,151,255,0.07) 50%, rgba(98,97,228,0.10) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122,60,210,0.3);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 64px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .strategic-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(98,97,228,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .strategic-card h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .strategic-card > p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 620px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .top3-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .top3-item {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .top3-medal {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
  }

  .top3-rank {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--indigo);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .top3-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .top3-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ── CTA FOOTER ── */
  .cta-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 24px 120px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 800px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom, rgba(98,97,228,0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }

  .cta-section p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
  }

  .cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo) 0%, var(--purple) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(98,97,228,0.35);
  }
  .cta-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* ── SCROLLBAR ── */
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(98,97,228,0.4); border-radius: 10px; }

  /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
  .fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
  }
  .fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
/* ── USE CASES GRID ── */
  .use-cases {
    padding: 0 48px 120px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* ── CARD ── */
  .uc-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
  }

  .uc-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(122, 60, 210, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .uc-card.reverse {
    direction: rtl;
  }
  .uc-card.reverse > * {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  /* Image pane */
  .uc-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 420px;
  }

  .uc-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(1.1);
  }

  .uc-card:hover .uc-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .uc-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(122,60,210,0.2) 0%, rgba(63,151,255,0.1) 100%);
  }

  /* Number badge */
  .uc-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    color: var(--white);
  }

  /* Impact badge */
  .uc-impact-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    color: var(--blue);
  }

  /* Content pane */
  .uc-content {
    padding: 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .uc-header {}

  .uc-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    background: rgba(122, 60, 210, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 60, 210, 0.3);
    color: #a96ef0;
  }

  .uc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .uc-problem {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .uc-solution {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(63,151,255,0.35);
  }

  /* Metrics */
  .uc-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .metric-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .metric-value {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--indigo));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }

  .metric-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* Technologies */
  .uc-tech {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .tech-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(63, 151, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(63, 151, 255, 0.2);
    color: rgba(63, 151, 255, 0.85);
  }

  /* ── SECTION LABEL ── */
  .section-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }

  .section-label span {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }

  .section-label::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
  }

    /* ── IMPACT ALL CARDS ── */
  .impact-strip {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 120px;
    padding: 0 48px;
  }

  .impact-strip-inner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(122,60,210,0.08) 0%, rgba(98,97,228,0.08) 50%, rgba(63,151,255,0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122,60,210,0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 56px 64px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .impact-strip-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--purple), var(--indigo), var(--blue), transparent);
  }


  .impact-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--indigo), var(--purple));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .impact-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 8px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* stats row */
  .hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: fit-content;
    background: var(--gray-dim);
  }
  .stat {
    padding: 22px 36px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  }
  .stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .stat-val {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--indigo));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-text);
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  /* ── GLOW BLOBS ── */
  .blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .blob-1 {
    width: 520px; height: 520px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122,60,210,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -80px; right: -100px;
  }
  .blob-2 {
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(63,151,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -60px; left: 10%;
  }
  .hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  /* ── SECTION HEADER ── */
  .section-header {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    padding: 0 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .section-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .section-header h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo), var(--purple));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  .section-header p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gray-text);
    max-width: 340px;
    text-align: right;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  /* ── GRID ── */
  .grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 48px 120px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }

  /* ── CARD ── */
  .card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    position: relative;
  }
  .card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(98,97,228,0.45);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(98,97,228,0.12);
  }
  .card.featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    flex-direction: row;
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  /* card image zone */
  .card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .card.featured .card-img {
    width: 44%;
    height: auto;
  }
  .card-img svg, .card-img canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .card-img .img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
  }
  .card.featured .card-img .img-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
  }

  /* card body */
  .card-body {
    padding: 28px 32px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .card-num {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--indigo);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .badge {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(122,60,210,0.18);
    color: var(--purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122,60,210,0.3);
  }
  .badge.blue { background: rgba(63,151,255,0.12); color: var(--blue); border-color: rgba(63,151,255,0.25); }
  .badge.indigo { background: rgba(98,97,228,0.12); color: var(--indigo); border-color: rgba(98,97,228,0.25); }
  .card h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .card.featured h3 { font-size: 24px; }
  .card-why {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .card-highlight {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
  }
  .card-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gray-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  /* tech pills */
  .tech-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .tech-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    color: var(--gray-text);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  /* impact grid */
  .impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .impact-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .impact-val {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--indigo));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .impact-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-text);
    margin-top: 3px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* footer band */
  .card-footer-band {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
  }
  .meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .meta-key {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gray-text);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .meta-val {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* ── ANIMATED ILLUSTRATIONS ── */
  @keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% { r: 60; opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { r: 110; opacity: 0; }
  }
  @keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  }
  @keyframes dash {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -40; }
  }
  @keyframes glow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
  }
  @keyframes spin-slow {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }
  @keyframes wave {
    0% { d: path("M0,30 Q60,10 120,30 Q180,50 240,30 Q300,10 360,30"); }
    50% { d: path("M0,30 Q60,50 120,30 Q180,10 240,30 Q300,50 360,30"); }
    100% { d: path("M0,30 Q60,10 120,30 Q180,50 240,30 Q300,10 360,30"); }
  }
  @keyframes scan {
    0% { transform: translateY(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateY(400%); }
  }
  @keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.2; }
  }
  @keyframes rise {
    from { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; }
    to { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; }
  }

  /* Scrollbar */
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #0a0a0a; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(98,97,228,0.4); border-radius: 3px; }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav { padding: 0 24px; }
    .hero { padding: 80px 24px 72px; }
    .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .stat { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border); }
    .section-header { padding: 0 24px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .section-header p { text-align: left; }
    .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 24px 80px; }
    .card.featured { flex-direction: column; grid-column: span 1; }
    .card.featured .card-img { width: 100%; height: 220px; }
    footer { padding: 24px; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
  }
  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav { padding: 0 24px; }
    .usecase-card, .usecase-card.reverse {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      direction: ltr;
    }
    .card-image-wrap { min-height: 260px; }
    .card-content { padding: 32px; }
    .strategic-card { padding: 36px 28px; }
    .top3-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .impact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 960px) {
      nav, .hero, .section-wrap, .divider, footer {
        padding-left: 28px; padding-right: 28px;
      }
      .divider { margin: 0 28px; }
      .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .uc-card:nth-child(n) { border-radius: 0; }
      .uc-card:first-child  { border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0; }
      .uc-card:last-child   { border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px; }
      .hero-stats { gap: 28px; }
      .stat-divider { display:none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      nav { padding: 14px 20px; }
      .hero { padding: 80px 20px 60px; }
      .section-wrap { padding: 60px 20px; }
      .card-body { padding: 20px 20px 28px; }
      .card-impact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer { padding: 32px 20px; }
    }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav { padding: 16px 24px; }
    .hero { padding: 140px 24px 80px; }
    .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 32px; }
    .use-cases { padding: 0 24px 80px; }
    .section-label { padding: 0 24px; }
    .uc-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .uc-card.reverse { direction: ltr; }
    .uc-image { min-height: 280px; }
    .uc-content { padding: 32px; }
    .impact-strip { padding: 0 24px; }
    .impact-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 40px; }
    footer { padding: 32px 24px; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .uc-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .impact-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 32px 24px; }
  }