:root {
    --navy: #0b1120;
    --navy2: #111827;
    --navy3: #060d1f;
    --blue: #075DAC;
    --bluel: #60a5fa;
    --bluep: #eff6ff;
    --bluem: #dbeafe;
    --text: #1e293b;
    --muted: #64748b;
    --mutedd: #94a3b8;
    --border: #e2e8f0;
    --gray: #f8fafc;
    --gray2: #f1f5f9;
    --green: #16a34a;
    --amber: #d97706;
    --red: #dc2626;
    --card: #1e3a5f;
}

.sl-check-icon {
    display: none !important;
}

html,
body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}



/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    background: url('https://www.solulab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Conversational-AI-Consulting-Services-Banner.webp') 90% center / cover no-repeat;
    padding: 40px;
}

.hero-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--bluel);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em
}

.hero-badge::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22c55e;
    flex-shrink: 0
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px
}

.hero h1 em {
    color: var(--bluel);
    font-style: normal
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--mutedd);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: white;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 24px
}

.btn-slblue {
    background: var(--blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 54px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
    min-width: 220px;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 54px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-width: 220px;
    text-align: center;

}

.hero-trust {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap
}

@media screen(max-width:620px) {
    .hero-trust {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* 1. Hero Section Fixes */
    .hero {
        background-image:
            linear-gradient(rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.85), rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.85)),
            url('https://www.solulab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Conversational-AI-Consulting-Services-Banner.webp');
        background-position: center bottom;
        background-size: cover;
        padding: 60px 20px 50px;
        text-align: left;
        /* Forces left alignment */
    }

    .hero-inner {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* Pushes content to the left edge */
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero h1,
    .hero h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .hero-sub {
        text-align: left;
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* 2. List & Trust Badges Fixes */
    .hero-trust,
    .sl-cta-banner__list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* Left aligns the bullet points */
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-trust li,
    .hero-trust p,
    .sl-cta-banner__list-item {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        gap: 10px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .sl-cta-icon {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        margin-top: 0px;
    }

    /* 3. CTA Button Fixes */
    .hero-ctas {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 90%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .btn-slblue,
    .btn-secondary {
        width: 90%;
        text-align: left;

    }



}


.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--mutedd)
}

.trust-check {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1F94FF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-check svg,
.trust-check i {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
}


.sl-social-proof {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-social-proof * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-social-proof__inner {
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 80px;
}

.sl-social-proof__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat-number {
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #075DAC;
    /* Blue */
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat-label {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #075DAC;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.sl-press-container {
    width: 100%;

}

.sl-press-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.sl-press-logo-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.sl-press-logo-item img {
    max-height: 48px;
    max-width: 200px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;

}


/* ── RESPONSIVE LAYOUT ── */
@media screen and (max-width: 900px) {
    .sl-social-proof {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__inner {
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 48px 24px;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__stat-number {
        font-size: 48px;
    }

    .sl-press-logos {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px 24px;
    }

    .sl-press-logo-item img {
        max-height: 30px;
        max-width: 140px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .sl-social-proof__stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__stat-number {
        font-size: 44px;
    }

    .sl-press-logos {
        gap: 32px 16px;
    }

    .sl-press-logo-item img {
        max-height: 26px;
        max-width: 120px;
    }
}


/* ── SOCIAL PROOF ── */
.sl-social-proof {
    background: #fff;
}

.sl-social-proof__inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Single Row Stats Grid Setup */
.sl-social-proof__stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 20px 10px;
}

/* Center-aligned Icon Styles */
.sl-social-proof__stat-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat-icon svg,
.sl-social-proof__stat-icon img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    object-fit: contain;
}


.sl-social-proof__separator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 120px;
    width: 2px;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat-number {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #075DAC;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat-label {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

.sl-social-proof__testimonial {
    width: 560px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1272cc 0%, #075DAC 60%, #064f96 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative circle */
.sl-social-proof__testimonial::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sl-social-proof__testimonial::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sl-social-proof__quote-icon {
    opacity: 0.55;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sl-social-proof__quote-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sl-social-proof__attribution {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sl-social-proof__attribution-logo {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sl-social-proof__attribution-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.sl-social-proof__media-wrap {
    border-top: 1px solid #E6E6E6;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E6E6E6;
}

.sl-social-proof__media {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sl-social-proof__media-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-social-proof__stats {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__separator {
        display: none;
        /* Hide vertical separators when wrapping */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .sl-social-proof__inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 0 20px 40px;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__testimonial {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__media {
        padding: 24px 20px;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__stat-number {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sl-social-proof__stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

.sl-header {
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sl-header h2 {
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-align: center;

    color: #0b1120;

    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.sl-header h2::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    margin: 15px auto 0;
    background: #075DAC;
}

.sl-header p {
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-slblack);
}

/* ── GRID SYSTEM ── */
.sl-grid-1 {
    display: grid;
    /* Desktop: 3 columns */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.sl-grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    /* Desktop: 3 columns */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* ── CARD STYLING ── */
.card-1-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-radius: 8.107px;
    background: linear-gradient(101deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 58.83%, rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08) 128.72%), #FFF;
}

.card-1-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px 28px;

    margin: 24px 0 0;
    padding: 0;

    list-style: none;
}

.card-1-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;

    color: #0f172a;

    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card-1-list li::before {
    content: "✓";

    flex-shrink: 0;

    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin-top: 1px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    border: 1.5px solid #075dac;

    color: #075dac;

    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;

    background: #f4f9ff;
}

@media(max-width:768px) {

    .card-1-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

}

.card-1-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-radius: 8.107px;
    border: 0.811px solid #075DAC;
    background: linear-gradient(101deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) 58.83%, rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.26) 128.72%), #FFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 33px 0 rgba(34, 53, 71, 0.08);


}

.card-1-wrapper img {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    filter: invert(18%) sepia(100%) saturate(2000%) hue-rotate(200deg) brightness(65%) contrast(110%);
}

.card-1-wrapper svg {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;



}



.card-1-wrapper h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1120;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-1-wrapper p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-slblack);
    line-height: 1.6;
    /* Clamping text if it gets too long, matching the image look */

    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES ── */

/* Tablet: 2 Columns */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sl-grid-1 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .sl-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

/* Mobile: 1 Column */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .sl-wrapper {
        padding: 50px 20px;
    }

    .sl-grid-1 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .sl-header h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .card-1-wrapper {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ── NEW CARD DESIGN (LEFT-ALIGNED WITH GRADIENT BORDER HOVER) ── */
.card-2-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    /* Crucial for the gradient border overlay */
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    /* Matches the rounded look of your SVG */
    padding: 40px 30px;

    /* Smooth transition for hover */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;

    /* Default subtle border */
    border: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
}

.card-2-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #075DAC 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;

    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;

}

/* ── HOVER STATE ── */
.card-2-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(34, 53, 71, 0.08);
    border-color: transparent;

}

.card-2-wrapper:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ── INNER CONTENT ── */
.card-2-wrapper img,
.card-2-wrapper svg {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: invert(18%) sepia(100%) saturate(2000%) hue-rotate(200deg) brightness(65%) contrast(110%);
}

.card-2-wrapper h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1120;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-2-wrapper p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-slblack, #475569);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .card-2-wrapper {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
    }
}


/* Container Block */
.sl-cta-banner {
    background: #021b38;
    /* Fallback solid color */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #021226 0%, #05264e 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    font-family: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Max-width centering */
.sl-cta-banner__container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 50px;
}

/* Left Column Styling */
.sl-cta-banner__content {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.sl-cta-banner__title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.sl-cta-banner__desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #e5e7eb;
}





/* The Call to Action Button */
.sl-cta-banner__btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #075DAC 0%, #1E84E1 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sl-cta-banner__btn:hover {
    background: #075DAC;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Column Image Wrapper */
.sl-cta-banner__image {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
}

.sl-cta-banner__image img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Mobile and Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-cta-banner__container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .sl-cta-banner__content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* Center the list on mobile */
    .sl-cta-banner__list-item {
        justify-content: center;
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    /* Adjust checkmark position for centered text */
    .sl-cta-banner__list-item::before {
        position: relative;
        margin-right: 12px;
    }

    .sl-cta-banner__image {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 40px;
        width: 100%;
    }
}


.sl-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    margin-top: 110px;
    padding: 80px 0;

    background: linear-gradient(94.56deg, #000A14 0%, #192D4D 100%);

}

/* BG IMAGE */
.sl-cta__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: right;

    z-index: 1;

    opacity: .9;
}


/* CONTAINER */
.sl-cta__container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;

    max-width: 1280px;

    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 16px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* CONTENT */
.sl-cta__content {
    max-width: 640px;
}

/* TITLE */
.sl-cta__title {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -1.2px;
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.sl-cta__desc {

    margin: 0 0 16px;

    max-width: 620px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* FEATURES */
.sl-cta__features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sl-cta__feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;

    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* SVG ICON */
.sl-cta__feature-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sl-cta__feature-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* BUTTON */
.sl-cta__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: 0 24px;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: #075dac;

    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;

    text-decoration: none;

    transition: all .3s ease;
}

.sl-cta__btn:hover {
    background: #0a66c8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* TABLET */
@media (max-width:1024px) {

    .sl-cta {
        padding: 24px 0;
    }

    .sl-cta__title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .sl-cta__desc {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-cta {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .sl-cta::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 2;
        background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.85), rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.85));
    }

    .sl-cta__container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .sl-cta__title {
        font-size: 24px;
        line-height: 1.3;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .sl-cta__desc {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .sl-cta__features {
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .sl-cta__feature {
        font-size: 14px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .sl-cta__feature-icon {
        margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .sl-cta__btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

.sl-why-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.sl-why-title::after {
    content: "";
    width: 140px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #075dac;
    display: block;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.banner-2__content p {
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;

}


@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .metrics-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .cards-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

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

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

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

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

    .process::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .problem-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .risk-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 640px) {

    .nav {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        /* simple approach */
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 40px 16px;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 40px 16px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .st {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .ss {
        font-size: 12px;
    }



    .process {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cta-banner {
        padding: 28px 16px;
    }

    .cta-banner h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .def-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 10px 16px;
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-consulting-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Subtle offset background */
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-consulting-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Centered Header --- */
.sl-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

/* User Spec: 36px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.sl-title-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #075dac;
    /* SoluLab Blue */
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* User Spec: 16px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

.sl-mt-16 {
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Premium Inline Link Styling */
.sl-inline-link {
    color: #075dac;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-bottom-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-inline-link:hover {
    border-bottom-color: #075dac;
}

/* --- 3-Column Grid Layout --- */
.sl-consulting-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* --- Individual Feature Cards (Numerical Accent) --- */
.sl-feature-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;

    /* User Spec: exactly 40px 24px padding */
    padding: 40px 24px;

    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.sl-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
}

/* --- Premium Numerical Accent --- */
.sl-card-number {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075dac;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #075dac;
    width: 24px;
    /* Starting width of the blue line */
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-feature-card:hover .sl-card-number {
    width: 48px;
    /* The blue line expands on hover */
}

/* --- Card Typography --- */
/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-feature-card:hover .sl-card-title {
    color: #075dac;
    /* Title illuminates blue on hover */
}

/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-consulting-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-consulting-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-consulting-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .sl-feature-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables vertical lift on touch screens */
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-ai-matrix-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Offset background */
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-ai-matrix-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}



/* --- Stacked Row-Card Layout --- */
.sl-ai-matrix-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    /* Space between each row */
}

/* --- Individual Row Card --- */
.sl-matrix-row {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;

    /* User Spec: exactly 40px 24px padding */
    padding: 40px 24px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 40px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-matrix-row:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.06);
}

/* --- Row Header (Left Side) --- */
.sl-row-header {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    /* Fixed width for the title/description area */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.sl-level-badge {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: #075dac;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-row-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Row Data Grid (Right Side) --- */
.sl-row-data-grid {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    /* 4 distinct data points */
    gap: 24px;
}

.sl-data-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sl-data-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748b;
    /* Subtle grey for labels */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-data-value {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Highlight the Trap column text slightly */
.sl-data-trap .sl-data-label {
    color: #075dac;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-matrix-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stack header above data */
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .sl-row-header {
        flex: none;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        padding-right: 0;
        padding-bottom: 24px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-ai-matrix-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-row-data-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        /* 2x2 grid on mobile */
    }

    .sl-matrix-row:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables vertical lift on touch screens */
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .sl-row-data-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* 1 column on very small phones */
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-pricing-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* Clean white background */
    padding: 100px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-pricing-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Centered Header --- */
.sl-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

/* User Spec: 36px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.sl-title-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #075dac;
    /* SoluLab Blue */
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* User Spec: 16px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

.sl-inline-link {
    color: #075dac;
}

/* --- 2x2 Pricing Grid Layout --- */
.sl-pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    /* 2 columns x 2 rows for optimal card width */
    gap: 32px;
}

/* --- Pricing Cards --- */
.sl-pricing-card {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Subtle offset background */
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;

    /* User Spec: exactly 40px 24px padding */
    padding: 40px 24px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-pricing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
}

/* Featured Card Subtle Highlight */
.sl-featured-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.06);
}

/* --- Card Header Top Area --- */
.sl-card-top {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.sl-duration-badge {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075dac;
    background-color: rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Financial Price Tag */
.sl-price-tag {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075dac;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Inner Divider */
.sl-card-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* --- Deliverables Box --- */
.sl-deliverables-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sl-deliverables-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-deliverables-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .sl-pricing-grid {
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-pricing-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* Drops to 1 column on mobile */
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .sl-pricing-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables vertical lift on touch screens */
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-compliance-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-compliance-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- 3x3 Grid Layout --- */
.sl-compliance-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

/* --- Left-Image Compact Cards --- */
.sl-compliance-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-compliance-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
}

/* --- Left Icon Box --- */
.sl-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* Prevents the image area from being squished */
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-compliance-card:hover .sl-icon-box {
    background-color: rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sl-compliance-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* --- Card Typography (Right Side) --- */
/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-compliance-card:hover .sl-card-title {
    color: #075dac;
    /* Title illuminates blue on hover */
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-compliance-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        /* 2 columns on tablet */
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-compliance-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-compliance-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* 1 column on mobile */
    }

    .sl-compliance-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables vertical lift on touch screens */
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-compare-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-compare-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Unique Center-Axis Comparison Board (table) --- */
.sl-axis-board {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Offset grey background */
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;

    /* User Spec: exactly 40px 24px padding applied to the outer wrapper */
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* Horizontal scroll on narrow screens keeps the table intact */
.sl-axis-scroll {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* reset global table borders (style.css) */
.sl-axis-table,
.sl-axis-table th,
.sl-axis-table td {
    border: 0;
}

.sl-axis-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    table-layout: auto;
    margin: 0;
}

.sl-axis-table th,
.sl-axis-table td {
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Row Styling */
.sl-axis-table tbody tr {
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-axis-table tbody th,
.sl-axis-table tbody td {
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
    /* Very faint divider */
}

.sl-axis-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.sl-axis-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sl-axis-table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* Row illuminates slightly on hover */
}

/* --- Columns --- */
.sl-axis-table .sl-col-left {
    text-align: right;
    padding-right: 32px;
}

.sl-axis-table .sl-col-right {
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 32px;
}

/* Center column carries the vertical axis line */
.sl-axis-table .sl-col-center {
    width: 240px;
    text-align: center;
    background-image: linear-gradient(#e2e8f0, #e2e8f0);
    background-size: 2px 100%;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* --- Typography & Elements --- */
/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-axis-table .sl-header-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Center Criterion Pill */
.sl-criterion-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #075dac;

    /* User Spec: 14px, #075dac, no bold */
    font-size: 13px;
    /* Slightly smaller for the pill */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.4;

    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-axis-table tbody tr:hover .sl-criterion-pill {
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.1);
}

/* Data Text */
/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-axis-table .sl-data-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #181818;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Responsive Layout Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .sl-axis-table .sl-col-center {
        width: 200px;
        /* Compresses center column slightly */
    }
}

/* Mobile: keep the table, scroll sideways */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-compare-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-axis-board {
        padding: 32px 16px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table {
        min-width: 560px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table tbody th,
    .sl-axis-table tbody td {
        padding-top: 16px;
        padding-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table .sl-col-left {
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table .sl-col-right {
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table .sl-col-center {
        width: 180px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table .sl-header-title {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .sl-axis-table {
        min-width: 520px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table tbody th,
    .sl-axis-table tbody td {
        padding-top: 14px;
        padding-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table .sl-col-left {
        padding-right: 16px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table .sl-col-right {
        padding-left: 16px;
    }

    .sl-criterion-pill {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }

    .sl-axis-table .sl-data-text {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-stall-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Subtle offset background */
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-stall-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* --- Staggered Waterfall Layout --- */
.sl-staggered-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 32px;
}

.sl-stagger-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    flex: 1;
    /* Both columns take up exactly 50% width */
}

/* The signature cascading offset for the right column */
.sl-offset-col {
    margin-top: 80px;
}

/* --- Bespoke Row Cards --- */
.sl-stall-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;

    /* User Spec: exactly 40px 24px padding */
    padding: 40px 24px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;

    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-stall-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
}

/* --- Massive Elegant Numerals --- */
.sl-card-num {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 300;
    /* Thin, elegant weight */
    color: #075dac;
    /* SoluLab Blue */
    line-height: 1;
    margin-top: -6px;
    /* Optical alignment with the top of the title text */
}

/* --- Text Content Container --- */
.sl-card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-stall-card:hover .sl-card-title {
    color: #075dac;
}

/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Remove the staggering effect on smaller screens for better reading flow */
    .sl-staggered-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .sl-offset-col {
        margin-top: 0;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-stall-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-stall-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stack number above text on mobile */
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .sl-card-num {
        font-size: 36px;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .sl-stall-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables vertical lift on touch screens */
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-engagement-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* Clean white background */
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-engagement-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Centered Flex Layout for Cards --- */
.sl-engagement-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    /* Ensures the 5 cards balance beautifully */
    gap: 24px;
}

/* --- Individual Phase Cards --- */
.sl-phase-card {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Subtle offset background */
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;

    /* User Spec: exactly 40px 24px padding */
    padding: 40px 24px;

    /* Flex sizing: Base width of 380px so they tile in a 3-2 layout */
    flex: 0 1 380px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-phase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
}

/* --- Phase Eyebrow Styling --- */
.sl-phase-eyebrow {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075dac;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* --- Card Typography --- */
/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-phase-card:hover .sl-card-title {
    color: #075dac;
    /* Title illuminates blue on hover */
}

/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-phase-card {
        flex: 0 1 calc(50% - 12px);
        /* Forces 2 columns on tablet */
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-engagement-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-engagement-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .sl-phase-card {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        /* 1 column on mobile */
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .sl-phase-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables vertical lift on touch screens */
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-channels-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Subtle offset background */
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-channels-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* --- Unique Table Card Wrapper --- */
.sl-matrix-container {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* --- Table Grid Structural Definition --- */
.sl-matrix-header,
.sl-data-bar {
    display: grid;
    /* Clean layout: 25% for Channel, 40% for Changes, 35% for Constraint */
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 3.5fr 2.5fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* --- Header Styling --- */
.sl-matrix-header {
    padding: 0 24px 16px 24px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #075dac;
    /* Anchors the table */
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sl-matrix-header div {
    /* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
}

/* --- Floating Data Bars (The Unique Row Style) --- */
.sl-matrix-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    /* Distinct gap between rows instead of collapsed borders */
}

.sl-data-bar {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Individual row background */
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Rounded rows */
    padding: 20px 24px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-data-bar:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    /* Unique horizontal lift effect */
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.06);
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- Data Cell Typography --- */
.sl-data-bar div {
    /* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #181818;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Channel Name Highlight */
.sl-channel-name {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
}

.sl-data-bar:hover .sl-channel-name {
    color: #075dac !important;
}

/* Constraint Highlight */
.sl-constraint-text {
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Embedded structural divider for the constraint column */
.sl-constraint-text::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 24px;
    background-color: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-data-bar:hover .sl-constraint-text::before {
    background-color: #075dac;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Compress columns slightly on tablet */
    .sl-matrix-header,
    .sl-data-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 2fr;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-channels-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-matrix-container {
        padding: 32px 16px;
    }

    /* Transform the table into stacked cards on mobile */
    .sl-matrix-header {
        display: none;
        /* Hide header on mobile */
    }

    .sl-data-bar {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }

    /* Add mobile labels since the header is hidden */
    .sl-col-changes::before {
        content: 'What changes: ';
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #075dac;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        font-size: 13px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .sl-col-constraint::before {
        content: 'Design constraint: ';
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #075dac;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        font-size: 13px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .sl-constraint-text {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .sl-constraint-text::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .sl-data-bar:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables horizontal shift on touch screens */
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-work-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* Clean white background */
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-work-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Stack Layout --- */
.sl-work-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

/* --- Horizontal Case Study Cards --- */
.sl-work-row-card {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Subtle offset background */
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;

    /* User Spec: EXACTLY 40px 24px */
    padding: 40px 24px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    /* Ensures image wrapper and content match height */
    gap: 48px;

    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-work-row-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
    border-color: #075dac;
}

/* Alternating Row Modifier */
.sl-row-reverse {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* --- Visual / Image Side --- */
.sl-card-visual {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    background-color: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Inner radius matching padding constraints */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 240px;
}

.sl-card-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.sl-work-row-card:hover .sl-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    /* Smooth zoom on card hover */
}

/* --- Content Side --- */
.sl-card-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --- Card Typography --- */
/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-work-row-card:hover .sl-card-title {
    color: #075dac;
}

.sl-card-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075dac;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

/* --- Metrics List --- */
.sl-metrics-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.sl-metric-item {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.sl-metric-item::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: #075dac;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

/* --- Call To Action Link --- */
.sl-card-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075dac;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Pushes link to the bottom if content is short */
}

.sl-card-link:hover {
    color: #054a8a;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .sl-work-row-card {
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .sl-card-visual {
        flex: 0 0 40%;
        /* Gives text more breathing room on tablets */
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-work-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-work-row-card,
    .sl-work-row-card.sl-row-reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stacks image on top of text on mobile */
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .sl-card-visual {
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .sl-work-row-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables vertical lift on touch screens */
    }
}

.sl-solutions {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 56px 60px 72px;
}

.sl-solutions__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}


.sl-solutions__card {
    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    height: 148px;

    cursor: pointer;

    background: #ffffff;

    border: 1px solid #edf2fa;



    border-radius: 18px;

    text-decoration: none;

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease;
}


.sl-solutions__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);

    border-color: transparent;

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 45px rgba(15, 35, 80, 0.12);
}



.sl-solutions__card.is-active {
    border-radius: 18px;
}


.sl-solutions__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;

    background-color: #0c1b3a;

    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;

    border-radius: 0;

    transform: translateY(20px);

    transition:
        opacity 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        border-radius 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform .45s ease;
}

.sl-solutions__bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;

    display: block;
}


.sl-solutions__bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
}


.sl-solutions__card.is-active .sl-solutions__bg {
    opacity: 1;
    border-radius: 18px;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.sl-solutions__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    height: 100%;

    padding: 22px 26px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}



.sl-solutions__icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    min-width: 58px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin-bottom: 16px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    transition:
        opacity .24s ease,
        height .36s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        margin .36s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.sl-solutions__icon img {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.sl-solutions__card.is-active .sl-solutions__icon {
    opacity: 0;
    height: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


.sl-solutions__title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;

    color: #1d2340;

    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.sl-solutions__card.is-active .sl-solutions__title {
    color: #ffffff;
}



.sl-solutions__desc {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition:
        opacity .34s ease .08s,
        transform .34s ease .08s;
}

.sl-solutions__card.is-active .sl-solutions__desc {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}



.sl-solutions__arrow {
    position: absolute;

    right: 20px;
    top: 50%;

    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(.85);

    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;

    background: #ffffff;

    border-radius: 50%;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    opacity: 0;

    transition:
        opacity .32s ease .12s,
        transform .32s ease .12s;
}

.sl-solutions__card.is-active .sl-solutions__arrow {
    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
}

.sl-solutions__arrow svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
}


@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .sl-solutions {
        padding: 40px 18px 50px;
    }

    .sl-solutions__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .sl-solutions__card {
        height: auto;

        min-height: 108px;

        border-right: 0 !important;
    }

    .sl-solutions__content {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }

    /* remove hover bg on mobile */

    .sl-solutions__bg {
        display: none;
    }

    .sl-solutions__icon {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .sl-solutions__title {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    /* hide description */

    .sl-solutions__desc {
        display: none;
    }

    /* arrow always visible */

    .sl-solutions__arrow {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        right: 16px;
    }

}

/* --- Base Section Styling --- */
.sl-why-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Subtle offset background */
    padding: 100px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-why-section * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Centered Header --- */
.sl-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

/* User Spec: 36px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.sl-title-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #075dac;
    /* SoluLab Blue */
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* User Spec: 16px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- 3x2 Grid Layout --- */
.sl-why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

/* --- Reason Cards --- */
.sl-why-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;

    /* User Spec: exactly 40px 24px padding */
    padding: 40px 24px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #075dac;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
}

/* --- Icon Wrapper --- */
.sl-card-icon-wrapper {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-why-card:hover .sl-card-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sl-card-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* --- Card Typography --- */
/* User Spec: 18px, #000000, no bold */
.sl-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-why-card:hover .sl-card-title {
    color: #075dac;
    /* Title illuminates blue on hover */
}

/* User Spec: 14px, #181818, no bold */
.sl-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #181818;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        /* 2 columns on tablet */
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-why-section {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .sl-section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .sl-why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* 1 column on mobile */
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .sl-why-card:hover {
        transform: none;
        /* Disables vertical lift on touch screens */
    }
}

.sl-architect-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Light gray background matching the rest of the page */
    padding: 80px 20px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sl-architect-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Header Styles */
.sl-architect-header {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.sl-architect-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #059669;
    /* Green theme color */
    font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}



.sl-architect-title {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Card Styles */
.sl-architect-card {
    background-color: #f3f6f9;
    /* Subtle blue-gray card background */
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    /* Constrains card width as shown in design */
}

/* Avatar / Initial Bubble */
.sl-architect-avatar {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background-color: #1e3a5f;
    /* Dark blue */
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Avatar Container */
.sl-architect-avatar {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background-color: #1e3a5f;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* This is the magic rule that chops off the square edges of the image */
}

/* Image inside the avatar */
.sl-architect-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
    object-fit: cover;
    /* Ensures the image fills the circle perfectly without stretching */
    display: block;
}

/* Content Area */
.sl-architect-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.sl-architect-quote {
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    /* Italicized quote */
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.sl-architect-author {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sl-dot-sep {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.sl-profile-link {
    color: #1e3a5f;

    text-underline-offset: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.sl-profile-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-architect-section {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .sl-architect-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .sl-architect-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stacks avatar and text on mobile */
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 32px 24px;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .sl-architect-avatar {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .sl-architect-quote {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

.scrollbar-hide::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.scrollbar-hide {
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}