/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN FINTECH HOMEPAGE STYLES (DIRECT DEBIT SYSTEM)
   Sophisticated, Polished, Interactive UI
   Palette: Deep Navy (#083a60), Brand Turquoise (#35b398)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --dds-navy: #083a60;
  --dds-navy-dark: #05243d;
  --dds-navy-light: #0d4b7a;
  --dds-turquoise: #35b398;
  --dds-turquoise-hover: #2ba087;
  --dds-turquoise-glow: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.16);
  --dds-turquoise-subtle: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.08);
  --dds-mint: #e8f7f4;
  --dds-surface: #ffffff;
  --dds-surface-alt: #edf2f7;
  --dds-text-primary: #083a60;
  --dds-text-muted: #5a6e82;
  --dds-border-glass: rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08);
  --dds-border-glow: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.35);
  --dds-card-shadow: -8px -8px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 8px 8px 24px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08);
  --dds-card-shadow-hover: -10px -10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 10px 10px 30px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.13);
  --dds-radius-sm: 8px;
  --dds-radius-md: 14px;
  --dds-radius-lg: 20px;
  --dds-radius-xl: 28px;
  --dds-radius-pill: 9999px;
  --dds-font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Neumorphic FinTech Design Tokens - Direction 1: Titanium Pearl Slate */
  --dds-neu-bg: #edf2f7;
  --dds-neu-card-bg: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7fb 100%);
  --dds-neu-card-shadow: -9px -9px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), 9px 9px 26px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.085);
  --dds-neu-card-hover: -12px -12px 32px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 12px 12px 32px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.14), 0 0 20px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.18);
  --dds-neu-well-inset: inset 3px 3px 7px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.095), inset -3px -3px 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  --dds-neu-well-bg: #e2e8f0;
  --dds-neu-border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  --dds-neu-btn-shadow: -6px -6px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 6px 6px 16px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.12);
  --dds-neu-btn-hover: -8px -8px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 8px 8px 22px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.16), 0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.28);
  --dds-neu-btn-active: inset 3px 3px 7px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.18), inset -3px -3px 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);

  /* Dark Neumorphic Footer Tokens */
  --dds-neu-dark-bg: #031627;
  --dds-neu-dark-socket: inset 3px 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), inset -2px -2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --dds-neu-dark-hover: 0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.35), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Base Canvas */
body {
  background-color: var(--dds-neu-bg, #edf2f7) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL UTILITIES & SPOTLIGHT CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Cursor Spotlight Container */
.dds-spotlight-group {
  position: relative;
}

.dds-spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dds-neu-card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-lg);
  border: var(--dds-neu-border);
  box-shadow: var(--dds-neu-card-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dds-spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    600px circle at var(--mouse-x, -1000px) var(--mouse-y, -1000px),
    rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.14),
    transparent 40%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dds-spotlight-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.dds-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--dds-border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--dds-card-shadow-hover);
}

.dds-spotlight-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 32px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO MODERNIZATION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-wrap.modern-hero-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--dds-neu-bg);
  padding: 165px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background subtle dot grid */
.hero-wrap.modern-hero-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 60%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-content-modern {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Trust Pill */
.hero-trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--dds-mint);
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.25);
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.1);
}

.hero-trust-pill .pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.7);
  animation: ddsPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes ddsPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(53, 179, 152, 0); }
}

.hero-title-modern {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-title-modern .accent-turquoise {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #35b398 0%, #208770 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle-modern {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dds-text-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* UAE PASS Button Modern (Official High-Contrast FinTech Pill) */
.uaepass-btn-modern {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #083a60 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: -6px -6px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 6px 6px 18px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.uaepass-btn-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #083a60 !important;
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.6);
  box-shadow: -8px -8px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 8px 8px 22px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.16), 0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.25);
}

.uaepass-btn-modern:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
  box-shadow: inset 3px 3px 6px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.16), inset -3px -3px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.uaepass-btn-modern .uaepass-icon-modern {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* Crystal-clear on pure white background */
}

.uaepass-btn-modern .btn-arrow-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.uaepass-btn-modern:hover .btn-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .uaepass-btn-modern:hover .btn-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

/* Streamlined Single-Line Helper Row */
.uaepass-helper-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.uaepass-helper-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.uaepass-helper-text i {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.uaepass-helper-row .helper-separator {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.uaepass-helper-link {
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.uaepass-helper-link:hover {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
}

/* Neumorphic UAE PASS Help Box (Reference Design) */
.uaepass-trouble-box {
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: #ebf7f4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 14px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.05), -4px -4px 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: block;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.uaepass-trouble-box:hover {
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 18px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08), -6px -6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.uaepass-trouble-title {
  color: #2d3748;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.uaepass-trouble-link {
  color: #083a60 !important;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.uaepass-trouble-link:hover {
  color: #35b498 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* Hero Download Badges & Social Proof */
.hero-downloads-container {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08);
}

.download-heading {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--dds-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.app-badge-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.app-badge-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.app-badge-btn img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.store-rating-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--dds-border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.store-rating-pill .stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Hero Right: Floating Device Visual */
.hero-visual-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.phone-float-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: ddsFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ddsFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(0.6deg); }
}

.hero-phone-img {
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 45px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.22));
}

/* Floating Neumorphic Micro-Widgets */
.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f4f8fb);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: -6px -6px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 6px 6px 20px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.1), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-floating-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: -8px -8px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 8px 8px 25px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.15), 0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.2) !important;
}

.card-pos-approved {
  top: 2%;
  right: -20px;
  animation: ddsFloatReverse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card-pos-paperless {
  bottom: 2%;
  left: -20px;
  animation: ddsFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

[dir="rtl"] .card-pos-approved {
  right: auto;
  left: -20px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .card-pos-paperless {
  left: auto;
  right: -30px;
}

@keyframes ddsFloatReverse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-0.6deg); }
}

.floating-icon-wrap {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  background: #edf2f7;
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 5px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08), inset -2px -2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.icon-approved {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
}

.icon-rent {
  color: var(--dds-navy);
}

.icon-cheques {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}

.floating-card-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.floating-card-text .title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.floating-card-text .subtext {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dds-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: RESIDENT VS MERCHANT GATEWAY
   ========================================================================== */

.dds-gateway-section {
  padding: 50px 0 70px;
  background: var(--dds-neu-bg);
  position: relative;
}

.gateway-bento-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dds-navy) 0%, var(--dds-navy-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-xl);
  padding: 48px 44px;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gateway-bento-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.persona-switcher-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(3, 22, 39, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: inset 3px 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset -2px -2px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.persona-switch-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.persona-switch-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.persona-switch-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #38c2a5 0%, #2ba087 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.5), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.gateway-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gateway-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.gateway-features-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.gateway-feature-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gateway-feature-pill i {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
}

.gateway-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--dds-turquoise);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 15px 34px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.3);
}

.gateway-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--dds-turquoise-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.45);
}

.gateway-action-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: WHY DIRECT DEBIT - BENTO SPOTLIGHT GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.bento-section {
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  background: var(--dds-surface-alt);
  position: relative;
}

.section-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--dds-mint);
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.3);
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.bento-heading-main {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.bento-subheading {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--dds-text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.bento-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  background: var(--dds-mint);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.bento-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--dds-neu-well-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--dds-neu-well-inset);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dds-spotlight-card:hover .bento-icon-box {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise-hover);
  box-shadow: inset 1px 1px 3px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08), inset -1px -1px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 0 12px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.25);
}

.bento-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.bento-card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--dds-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Micro-Visual inside Card 1: 4 Cheques vs 12 Debits */
.bento-visual-comparison {
  background: #f4f7fb;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 5px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.06), inset -2px -2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.comp-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.comp-item.old {
  color: #ef4444;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.comp-item.new {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Micro-Visual inside Card 2: Interactive SVG Data Beam */
.bento-beam-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #f4f7fb;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 5px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.06), inset -2px -2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.beam-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
}

.beam-node i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
}

.beam-line {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #35b398, #083a60);
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 10px;
}

.beam-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dds-turquoise);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--dds-turquoise);
  animation: ddsBeamTravel 2.4s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes ddsBeamTravel {
  0% { left: 0%; opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: 95%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: MOBILE APP SHOWCASE WITH INTERACTIVE HOTSPOTS
   ========================================================================== */

.modern-app-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--dds-neu-bg);
  position: relative;
}

.hotspot-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hotspot-phone-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 500px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 50px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.18));
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Hotspot Pins */
.hotspot-pin {
  position: absolute;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dds-turquoise);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.7);
  animation: ddsPinPulse 2s infinite;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.hotspot-pin:hover, .hotspot-pin.active {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: var(--dds-navy);
}

@keyframes ddsPinPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(53, 179, 152, 0); }
}

.pin-1 { top: 20%; left: 8%; }
.pin-2 { top: 50%; right: 8%; }
.pin-3 { top: 78%; left: 16%; }

.hotspot-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  width: 220px;
  text-align: left;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 15;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.3);
}

.hotspot-pin:hover .hotspot-tooltip,
.hotspot-pin.active .hotspot-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.pin-1 .hotspot-tooltip { top: -10px; left: 42px; }
.pin-2 .hotspot-tooltip { top: -10px; right: 42px; }
.pin-3 .hotspot-tooltip { top: -10px; left: 42px; }

.app-feature-card {
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f5f8fb);
  box-shadow: -6px -6px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 6px 6px 18px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.065);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.app-feature-card:hover, .app-feature-card.active {
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #eef7f4);
  box-shadow: -8px -8px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 8px 8px 22px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.12), 0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .app-feature-card:hover, 
[dir="rtl"] .app-feature-card.active {
  transform: translateX(-6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: THE OLD WAY (CHEQUES) VS THE DDS WAY (DIRECT DEBIT)
   ========================================================================== */

.comparison-section {
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  background: var(--dds-neu-bg);
}

.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

.comparison-card {
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card-cheques {
  background: #fdf5f5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18);
  box-shadow: inset 3px 3px 8px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.05), inset -3px -3px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.card-dds {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--dds-mint) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.4);
  box-shadow: -8px -8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 8px 8px 26px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.09);
}

.card-dds:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: -10px -10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 10px 10px 30px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.13), 0 0 20px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.2);
}

.comparison-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.badge-cheque {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #dc2626;
}

.badge-dds {
  background: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.15);
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
}

.comparison-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
}

.comparison-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.comparison-list.cheques li i {
  color: #ef4444;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.comparison-list.dds li i {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: INFINITE LOGO MARQUEE & INDUSTRY CATEGORY FILTER
   ========================================================================== */

.marquee-section {
  padding: 70px 0 90px;
  background: var(--dds-neu-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.marquee-filter-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #edf2f7 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: -4px -4px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 4px 4px 12px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.09);
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.marquee-filter-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: -6px -6px 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 6px 6px 16px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.13);
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
}

.marquee-filter-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 6px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.18), inset -2px -2px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.marquee-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--dds-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--dds-navy);
  box-shadow: inset 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 6px 18px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.marquee-track-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  direction: ltr !important;
}

.marquee-track-container::before,
.marquee-track-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-track-container::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--dds-neu-bg), transparent);
}

.marquee-track-container::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--dds-neu-bg), transparent);
}

.marquee-row {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 20px;
}

.row-left {
  animation: ddsScrollLeft 45s linear infinite;
}

.row-right {
  animation: ddsScrollRight 45s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track-container:hover .marquee-row {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

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

.marquee-logo-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f7fafc);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  min-width: 170px;
  height: 80px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: -4px -4px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), 4px 4px 12px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.05);
}

.marquee-logo-card img {
  max-height: 48px;
  max-width: 130px;
  object-fit: contain;
  /*filter: grayscale(100%);*/
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.marquee-logo-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: -6px -6px 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 6px 6px 16px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.1), 0 0 12px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.2);
}

.marquee-logo-card:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: HOW DOES IT WORK - MODERN SEGMENTED STEPPER
   ========================================================================== */

.modern-stepper-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--dds-neu-bg);
}

.stepper-nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.stepper-segmented-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--dds-neu-well-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  box-shadow: inset 3px 3px 8px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08), inset -3px -3px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.stepper-nav-pill {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dds-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stepper-nav-pill.active {
  background: var(--dds-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: -3px -3px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 4px 4px 14px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.25);
}

.stepper-stage-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f6f9fc);
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: -8px -8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 8px 8px 26px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.075);
}

.step-number-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dds-mint);
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.step-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
}

.step-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--dds-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step-checklist li i {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.stepper-media-frame {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--dds-border-glass);
}

.stepper-media-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8: NEWS & EDITORIAL PRESS REFINEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

.editorial-press-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f8fb 100%);
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: -7px -7px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 7px 7px 20px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.075);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.editorial-press-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.4);
  box-shadow: -10px -10px 26px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 10px 10px 28px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.13), 0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.18);
}

.press-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 200px;
}

.press-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.editorial-press-card:hover .press-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.press-source-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill);
}

.press-content-wrap {
  padding: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.press-headline {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.press-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dds-text-muted);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.press-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.press-read-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 9: UAE RESIDENTS TRUST & SECURITY BENTO
   ========================================================================== */

.security-bento-section {
  padding: 90px 0 110px;
  background: var(--dds-neu-bg);
}

.security-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.security-bento-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f9fc 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: -8px -8px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 8px 8px 24px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.075);
}

.security-bento-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: -10px -10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 10px 10px 30px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.12), 0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.18);
}

.sec-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #edf2f7;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: inset 3px 3px 6px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.09), inset -3px -3px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.security-bento-card:hover .sec-icon-box {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise-hover);
  box-shadow: inset 1px 1px 3px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08), inset -1px -1px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 0 12px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.25);
}

.security-stat-badge {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sec-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dds-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sec-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dds-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RTL ARABIC STYLING COMPATIBILITY
   ========================================================================== */

[dir="rtl"] {
  text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .hero-title-modern,
[dir="rtl"] .hero-subtitle-modern,
[dir="rtl"] .gateway-desc,
[dir="rtl"] .bento-card-title,
[dir="rtl"] .bento-card-text,
[dir="rtl"] .press-headline,
[dir="rtl"] .press-excerpt,
[dir="rtl"] .sec-title,
[dir="rtl"] .sec-desc {
  text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .hero-floating-card.card-pos-approved {
  right: auto;
  left: -20px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .hero-floating-card.card-pos-paperless {
  left: auto;
  right: -30px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .hotspot-tooltip {
  text-align: right;
  direction: rtl;
}

[dir="rtl"] .pin-1 .hotspot-tooltip,
[dir="rtl"] .pin-3 .hotspot-tooltip {
  left: 42px;
  right: auto;
}

[dir="rtl"] .pin-2 .hotspot-tooltip {
  right: 42px;
  left: auto;
}

[dir="rtl"] .press-source-pill {
  left: auto;
  right: 14px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .row-left {
  animation: ddsScrollLeft 45s linear infinite;
}

[dir="rtl"] .row-right {
  animation: ddsScrollRight 45s linear infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADAPTATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-wrap.modern-hero-wrap {
    padding: 100px 0 45px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  
  .hero-trust-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    padding: 7px 16px !important;
  }
  
  .uaepass-helper-row,
  .hero-badge-row {
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  
  .hero-title-modern {
    font-size: 2.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .hero-subtitle-modern {
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    font-size: 1.02rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
  }
  
  .uaepass-btn-modern {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 12px !important;
  }

  .uaepass-helper-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
  }

  .hero-visual-stage {
    margin-top: 30px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
  
  .phone-float-container {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-phone-img {
    max-width: 250px !important;
  }
  
  .card-pos-approved {
    top: 4%;
    right: 2%;
  }
  
  .card-pos-paperless {
    bottom: 6%;
    left: 2%;
  }

  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .security-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-floating-card {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-wrap.modern-hero-wrap {
    padding: 95px 0 35px !important;
  }

  .hero-trust-pill {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-title-modern {
    font-size: 1.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
  }

  .hero-phone-img {
    max-width: 220px !important;
  }
  
  .floating-icon-wrap {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .persona-switcher-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 360px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    padding: 4px !important;
  }

  .persona-switch-btn {
    flex: 1 !important;
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .gateway-bento-card {
    padding: 30px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
  }

  .news-scroll-wrapper > div {
    flex: 0 0 88% !important;
    max-width: 88% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEUMORPHIC HORIZONTAL NEWS CARDS & SLIDER
   Tactile, High-Fidelity FinTech Neumorphism with Mechanical Nuance
   ========================================================================== */

.blog-area {
  background: var(--dds-neu-bg, #edf2f7) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-slider-layout {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  position: relative;
}

/* --- Tactile Neumorphic Arrow Navigation Buttons --- */
.news-nav-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  width: 58px !important;
  height: 58px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #e2e8f0 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  box-shadow: -7px -7px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 7px 7px 18px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.14) !important;
  color: var(--dds-navy) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  outline: none !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Hover State */
.news-nav-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #dbe4ee 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.6) !important;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise) !important;
  box-shadow: -9px -9px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 9px 9px 24px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.18), 0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Actual / Active Pressed State */
.news-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(2px) scale(0.96) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d4dde8 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--dds-navy-dark) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 3px 3px 8px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.2), inset -3px -3px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) !important;
}

/* Focus Visible State */
.news-nav-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--dds-turquoise) !important;
  outline-offset: 4px !important;
}

/* Disabled State */
.news-nav-btn:disabled,
.news-nav-btn[disabled],
.news-nav-btn.disabled {
  opacity: 0.35 !important;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background: #e2e8f0 !important;
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 5px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08), inset -2px -2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* --- Tactile Neumorphic News Cards --- */
.modern-blog-card {
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f4f9 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  box-shadow: -10px -10px 26px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 10px 10px 28px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.09) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative;
}

.modern-blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: -14px -14px 34px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 14px 14px 36px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.15), 0 0 22px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.22) !important;
}

/* Center card spotlight in carousel */
.news-scroll-wrapper > div.is-center .modern-blog-card {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: -12px -12px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 12px 12px 32px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.13), 0 0 20px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Photographic Recessed Bezel */
.modern-blog-card .blog-image {
  margin: 14px 14px 0 14px !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  height: 220px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.06) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 6px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.08), inset -2px -2px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  position: relative;
}

.modern-blog-card .blog-image img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.modern-blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

/* Card Content Area */
.modern-blog-card .blog-content {
  padding: 22px 24px 26px 24px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.modern-blog-card .blog-content h4 {
  color: var(--dds-navy) !important;
  font-size: 1.18rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.modern-blog-card .blog-content h4 a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.modern-blog-card .blog-content h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--dds-turquoise) !important;
}

.modern-blog-card .blog-content p {
  color: #5a6e82 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

/* Neumorphic Read More Pill */
.modern-blog-card .blog-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #e8edf3 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  box-shadow: -4px -4px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 4px 4px 10px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.09) !important;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  padding: 9px 20px !important;
  border-radius: var(--dds-radius-pill) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.modern-blog-card .blog-btn:hover {
  background: var(--dds-navy) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(8, 58, 96, 0.28), -4px -4px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.modern-blog-card .blog-btn:active {
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DARK NEUMORPHIC FOOTER
   Deep Midnight Slate, Physical Debossed Sockets, and Illuminated Accents
   ========================================================================== */

.footer-section {
  background: #031627 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), 0 -20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  padding: 95px 0 50px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient glow accent inside footer */
.footer-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 30%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-brand-info p {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.footer-header {
  color: #f8fafc !important;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--dds-turquoise);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.5);
}

[dir="rtl"] .footer-header::after {
  left: auto;
  right: 0;
}

/* Debossed Physical Sockets for Social Icons */
.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #020f1a !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 18px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  position: relative;
  /* Deep debossed socket */
  box-shadow: 
    inset 3px 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    inset -2px -2px 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05),
    0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Hover: Socket illuminates and pushes out with turquoise halo */
.social-icon:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #062b48, #021220) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 
    -3px -3px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    4px 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 16px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.5) !important;
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Tactile Contact List Items */
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(2, 17, 31, 0.65);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    inset -1px -1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover {
  background: rgba(5, 30, 52, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 
    -2px -2px 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03),
    3px 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    0 0 12px rgba(53, 179, 152, 0.2);
}

[dir="rtl"] .footer-contact-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #020f1a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dds-turquoise);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    inset -1px -1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Footer Bottom Divider Groove */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  padding-top: 30px !important;
  margin-top: 50px !important;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Mobile News & Events Slider (Overriding base styles) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  /* --- Mobile News & Events Slider Architecture --- */
  .news-slider-layout {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .news-scroll-wrapper {
    order: 1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    flex-basis: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 10px 4px 18px 4px !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  }

  .news-scroll-wrapper > div {
    flex: 0 0 86% !important;
    max-width: 86% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    scroll-snap-align: center !important;
  }

  #scrollLeftBtn {
    order: 2 !important;
  }

  #scrollRightBtn {
    order: 3 !important;
  }

  .news-nav-btn {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    margin: 0 10px !important;
  }

  .modern-blog-card .blog-image {
    height: 180px !important;
    margin: 10px 10px 0 10px !important;
  }

  .modern-blog-card .blog-content {
    padding: 16px 18px 20px 18px !important;
  }

  .modern-blog-card .blog-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .modern-blog-card .blog-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE APP SHOWCASE RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .modern-app-section {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .hotspot-stage {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 440px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto !important;
  }

  .hotspot-phone-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 400px !important;
    border-radius: 26px !important;
  }

  .hotspot-pin {
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .hotspot-tooltip {
    width: 185px !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    padding: 9px 13px !important;
  }

  .pin-1 .hotspot-tooltip,
  .pin-3 .hotspot-tooltip,
  [dir="rtl"] .pin-1 .hotspot-tooltip,
  [dir="rtl"] .pin-3 .hotspot-tooltip {
    left: 36px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }

  .pin-2 .hotspot-tooltip,
  [dir="rtl"] .pin-2 .hotspot-tooltip {
    right: 36px !important;
    left: auto !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .modern-app-section {
    padding: 45px 0 !important;
  }

  .hotspot-stage {
    max-width: 330px !important;
  }

  .hotspot-phone-img {
    max-height: 290px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .hotspot-pin {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .hotspot-tooltip {
    width: 160px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 7px 10px !important;
  }

  .pin-1 .hotspot-tooltip,
  .pin-3 .hotspot-tooltip,
  [dir="rtl"] .pin-1 .hotspot-tooltip,
  [dir="rtl"] .pin-3 .hotspot-tooltip {
    left: 30px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }

  .pin-2 .hotspot-tooltip,
  [dir="rtl"] .pin-2 .hotspot-tooltip {
    right: 30px !important;
    left: auto !important;
  }
}

}