: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;
}

/* ── Last Updated Badge Card ── */
.last-updated-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* Makes the card fully rounded */
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    /* Semi-transparent white */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    /* Creates the frosted glass blur effect */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    /* Safari support */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    /* Subtle glowing edge */
}

/* ── Text Styling ── */
.update-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Pulsing Dot Animation ── */
.status-dot {
    position: relative;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #3b82f6;
    /* Brand Blue */
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.status-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    left: -4px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
    /* Brand Blue with transparency */
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-ring 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.5);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}


/* ── NAV ── */
.nav {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 0 40px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px
}

.nav-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue)
}

.nav-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px
}

.nav-links a {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--mutedd);
    text-decoration: none
}

.nav-right {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center
}

.btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    cursor: pointer
}

.btn-blue {
    background: var(--blue);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer
}

/* ── DEFINITION BAR ── (AEO/GEO signal) */
.def-bar {
    background: #1e3554;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #1e3a5f;
    padding: 10px 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px
}

.def-bar p {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--mutedd);
    line-height: 1.5
}

.def-bar strong {
    color: var(--bluel)
}

.def-pill {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--bluel);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-weight: 700
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    background: url('https://www.solulab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hero-banner-01.webp') right center / cover no-repeat;
    padding: 110px 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;
    max-width: 600px;
    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;

}

.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/hero-banner-01.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: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .btn-slblue,
    .btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;

    }



}


.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;
}

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

.sl-social-proof__inner {

    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.sl-social-proof__stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat {
    flex-grow: 3;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat:nth-child(n+3) {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat-number {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #075DAC;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sl-social-proof__stat-label {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075DAC;
    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: 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: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sl-social-proof__stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        flex-grow: 3;

    }

    .sl-social-proof__stat {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    }

    .sl-social-proof__stat:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

.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%;
    }
}




/* REMOVE CARD LOOK */
.bg-white\/5 {
    background: transparent !important;
}

.group:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
}

.sl-assets-clean .grid>div {
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.sl-assets-clean img {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.sl-assets-clean h3 {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.sl-assets-clean p {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: #bfbfbf !important;
}

.sl-assets-clean .grid {
    gap: 3rem 2.5rem !important;
}

.sl-assets-clean .text-center p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.sl-assets-title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.sl-assets-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #d1d5db;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
}

.banner-2 {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.banner-2__container {
    max-width: 1440px;
    min-height: 401px;
    margin: auto;
    border-radius: 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #021b38;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #021226 0%, #05264e 100%);
}

.banner-2__content {
    width: 50%;
    padding: 60px 20px 60px 70px;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 2;
}

.banner-2__title {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.banner-2__btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #0f62d4;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-2__btn:hover {
    background: #0b4eab;
}

.banner-2__image {
    width: 50%;
    height: 401px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.banner-2__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 20%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 20%);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .banner-2__container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .banner-2__content,
    .banner-2__image {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .banner-2__content {
        padding: 50px 24px 30px;
    }

    .banner-2__image img {
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 20%);
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 20%);
    }
}

.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;

}

.sl-industry-title {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #1f2937;
}

.sl-industry-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #075dac;
    margin: 14px auto 18px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.sl-industry-desc {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-slblack);
}


.sl-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 80px;

    background: #061a67;
}

/* 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 24px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}



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

/* TITLE */
.sl-cta__title {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}


/* DESCRIPTION */
.sl-cta__desc {
    margin: 0 0 16px;

    max-width: 620px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);

    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 400;
}


/* FEATURES */
.sl-cta__features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sl-cta__features {
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


/* FEATURE ITEM */
.sl-cta__feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;

    color: #ffffff;

    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
}


/* SVG ICON */
.sl-cta__feature-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;

    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;

    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: 42px;
    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);
}


@media (max-width:1024px) {

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-cta {
        padding: 40px 0;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #020b2d 0%, #061a67 100%), url('path/to/your/image.jpg');
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .sl-cta__bg {
        display: none;

    }

    .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-industry {
    --brand-color: #075dac;
    --brand-hover: #054887;
    --brand-light: rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
    --text-dark: #1e293b;
    --bg-main: #ffffff;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sl-industry * {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sl-industry__container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    width: 100%;
}

.sl-industry__grid {

    display: grid;
    margin-top: 30px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 2rem;
}

.sl-industry__item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.sl-industry__item:hover {
    background-color: var(--brand-light);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.sl-industry__icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    color: var(--brand-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sl-industry__item:hover .sl-industry__icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.sl-industry__icon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    fill: none;
}

.sl-industry__label {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-industry__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-industry__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sl-industry__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* CSS for dApp Development Projects Section */
.sl-dapp-cases-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 24px; /* Strictly set to 40px */
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

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

.sl-dapp-cases-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header Styles */
.sl-section-header {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.sl-brand-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #075dac; /* Brand blue */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    background-color: #e0f2fe; /* Light blue tint */
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 32px;
}

.sl-modern-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000000; /* Pure black */
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.sl-master-desc {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #000000; /* Pure black, no grey */
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 3-Column Case Studies Grid */
.sl-cases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.sl-case-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; /* Light blue border */
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-case-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.12);
    border-color: #075dac;
}

/* Image Wrapper */
.sl-case-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    background-color: #eff6ff; /* Soft placeholder background */
    border-bottom: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.sl-case-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Card Content Area */
.sl-case-content {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.sl-case-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1e36; /* Deep navy */
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.sl-case-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #075dac; /* Brand blue */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sl-case-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #000000; /* Pure black */
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Typographic Metrics List (No Icons) */
.sl-case-metrics {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.sl-case-metrics li {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000; /* Pure black */
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-left: 4px solid #075dac; /* Brand blue accent line */
}

/* CTA Button */
.sl-case-cta {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #0b1e36; /* Deep navy */
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-case-cta:hover {
    background-color: #075dac; /* Brand blue on hover */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-dapp-cases-section {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

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

    .sl-cases-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .sl-case-img-wrapper {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .sl-case-content {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
    
    .sl-case-title {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}
/* CSS for dApp Cost & Timeline Section */
.sl-dapp-cost-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 24px; /* Strictly set to 40px */
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

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

.sl-dapp-cost-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header Styles */
.sl-section-header {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.sl-brand-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #075dac; /* Brand blue */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    background-color: #e0f2fe; /* Light blue tint */
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 32px;
}

.sl-modern-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000000; /* Pure black */
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.sl-master-desc {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #000000; /* Pure black, no grey text */
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Board Styling */
.sl-cost-board {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08); /* Blue-tinted shadow */
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; /* Light blue border */
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.sl-board-header-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 24px;
    background-color: #eff6ff; /* Soft blue header background */
    padding: 24px 40px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.sl-col-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1e36; /* Deep navy */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.sl-board-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 32px 40px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #dbeafe; /* Very light blue */
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-board-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.sl-board-row:hover {
    background-color: #f4f9ff;
}

/* Grid Layout (3 Columns) */
.sl-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
}

/* Cell Contents */
.sl-board-cell {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sl-cell-main {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.sl-board-item-name {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1e36; /* Deep navy */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.sl-board-sub {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075dac; /* Brand blue */
    background-color: #e0f2fe;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.sl-board-text-bold {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.sl-board-price {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #075dac; /* Brand blue */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.sl-mobile-label {
    display: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #075dac; /* Brand blue */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Callout Block */
.sl-cost-callout {
    background-color: #0b1e36; /* Deep navy */
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.15);
}

.sl-cost-callout p {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #ffffff; /* White text */
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.sl-cost-callout strong {
    color: #bae6fd; /* Bright blue for CTA emphasis */
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
    
    .sl-board-header-row {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-dapp-cost-section {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .sl-modern-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    /* Transform Grids to Stacked Cards on Mobile/Tablet */
    .sl-cost-board {
        background-color: transparent;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .sl-board-header-row {
        display: none;
    }

    .sl-grid-3 {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        background-color: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 32px 24px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        gap: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
    }

    .sl-board-row:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .sl-cell-main {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #dbeafe;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .sl-mobile-label {
        display: block;
    }

    .sl-board-cell {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .sl-cost-callout {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
}
.sl-partners {
    padding: 72px 20px;

    background: #ffffff;
}

.sl-partners__container {
    max-width: 1280px;

    margin: 0 auto;
}

.sl-partners__content {
    text-align: center;

    max-width: 900px;

    margin: 0 auto 42px;
}

.sl-partners__logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;

    gap: 26px;
}

.sl-partners__logo {
    width: 170px;
    height: 92px;

    border-radius: 18px;

    border: 1px solid #edf1f7;

    background: #ffffff;

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

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease,
        border-color .3s ease;
}

.sl-partners__logo img {
    max-width: 110px;

    max-height: 38px;

    object-fit: contain;
}

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

    border-color: rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.14);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 34px rgba(10, 34, 80, 0.08);
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .sl-partners {
        padding: 54px 18px;
    }

    .sl-partners__logos {
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .sl-partners__logo {
        width: calc(50% - 10px);

        height: 84px;
    }

    .sl-partners__logo img {
        max-width: 90px;
    }
}





@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;
    }
}

/* ── SECTION BASE ── */
.sl-tech-editorial-section {
    background-color: #fcfcfc;
    /* Extremely subtle off-white for contrast */
    padding: 100px 20px;
    font-family: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Prevents decorative shapes from breaking layout */
}

.sl-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── GRID SYSTEM ── */
.sl-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ── LEFT SIDE: TEXT CONTENT ── */
.sl-editorial-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    /* FIX: Forces text to ALWAYS stay above the decorative shapes */
}

.sl-eyebrow {
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #075dac;
    /* Brand Blue */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sl-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1120;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.sl-divider-red {
    width: 50px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #075dac;
    /* Accent Red */
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Text List Styling */
.sl-tech-descriptions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.sl-desc-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.sl-bullet {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #075dac;
    background: #f0f4f7;
    /* Very light blue */
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    /* Aligns with the title text */
}

.sl-desc-text h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.sl-desc-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #181818;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── RIGHT SIDE: VISUALS ── */
.sl-editorial-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.sl-visual-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Image Styling */
.sl-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    /* FIX: Prevents container collapse if image fails to load */
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    /* Fallback color while image loads */
}

/* Decorative Background Elements */
.sl-decorative-shape {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Large Blue Circle Behind Image */
.sl-shape-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: #e0f2fe;
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
}

/* Small Circle Accent */
.sl-shape-2 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: #c1e4ff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -30px;
}

/* ── TABLET RESPONSIVENESS ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-editorial-grid {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .sl-title {
        font-size: 34px;
    }

    .sl-shape-1 {
        width: 250px;
        /* Scaled down for tablet */
        height: 250px;
    }

    .sl-shape-2 {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }
}

/* ── MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-tech-editorial-section {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .sl-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .sl-editorial-visual {
        order: -1;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        /* Separation from text */
    }

    .sl-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .sl-desc-item {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    /* FIX: Scaled down decorative shapes so they fit neatly on mobile */
    .sl-shape-1 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
        top: -15px;
        right: -10px;
    }

    .sl-shape-2 {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        bottom: -15px;
        left: -15px;
    }
}

/* BUTTON CTA */
.btn-cta,
.btn-cta:link,
.btn-cta:visited,
.btn-cta:hover,
.btn-cta:active {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid #075DAC;
    background: #075DAC;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;

    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    background: #054a88;
    border-color: #054a88;
}

#industries-grid a,
#industries-grid a:hover,
#industries-grid a span {
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* --- SECTION & CONTAINER --- */
.sl-tech-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
    /* Matches the light off-white background */
}

.sl-tech-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- TABS --- */
.sl-tech-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    /* Keeps tabs centered as in the image */
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    /* Increased margin to separate tabs from cards */
}

.sl-tech-tab {
    white-space: nowrap;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    /* White background for inactive tabs */
    color: #181818;
    border: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-tech-tab:hover {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.sl-tech-tab.active {
    background-color: #075dac;
    /* Rich blue for active tab */
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #075dac;
}

/* --- PANELS & GRID --- */
.sl-tech-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: slFadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.sl-tech-panel.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes slFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.sl-tech-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sl-tech-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;

    min-width: 120px;
    min-height: 120px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-tech-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.sl-tech-card img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sl-tech-card span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111111;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sl-tech-card {
        width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sl-tech-card {
        width: calc(50% - 12px);
    }
}

.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;
    }
}

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

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

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



/* --- 3x2 Grid Architecture --- */
.sl-dapp-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
    /* Spacious separation before the CTA button */
}

/* --- Clean, Borderless Premium Card --- */
.sl-dapp-choose-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;

    /* Absolute NO thick colored edge borders. Clean 1px structural outline only. */
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;

    /* Spacious padding for editorial breathability */
    padding: 48px 32px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;

    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-dapp-choose-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
    /* Soft brand-blue ambient lift */
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* --- Solid Brand Icon Housing --- */
.sl-dapp-choose-icon-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-dapp-choose-card:hover .sl-dapp-choose-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    /* Subtle pop on hover */
}

.sl-dapp-choose-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: invert(18%) sepia(100%) saturate(2000%) hue-rotate(200deg) brightness(65%) contrast(110%);

}

/* --- Content Typography --- */
.sl-dapp-choose-card-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Strictly numeric weight */
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-dapp-choose-card:hover .sl-dapp-choose-card-title {
    color: #075dac;
    /* Subtle color shift to brand blue on hover */
}

/* Strictly un-bolded text at numeric weight 400 */
.sl-dapp-choose-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #181818;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Enterprise CTA Button --- */
.sl-dapp-choose-cta-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    /* Perfectly centers the button */
}

.sl-dapp-choose-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: #075dac;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Strictly numeric weight */
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 18px 48px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    /* Elegant Pill Shape */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.2);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-dapp-choose-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.3);
}

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

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

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

    .sl-dapp-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* Single column on mobile */
        margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .sl-dapp-choose-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
        /* Scaled down slightly for mobile */
    }

    .sl-dapp-choose-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 16px 24px;
    }
}

/* --- Base Section Isolation --- */
.sl-dapp-process-section {
    background-color: #f4f7f9;
    /* Premium offset background */
    padding: 40px 24px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

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

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


/* --- Process Grid Architecture --- */
.sl-dapp-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

/* --- Clean, Borderless Premium Card --- */
.sl-dapp-process-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;

    /* Absolute NO thick colored edge borders. Clean 1px structural outline only. */
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;

    /* Spacious padding for editorial breathability */
    padding: 48px 32px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sl-dapp-process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.08);
    /* Soft brand-blue ambient lift */
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* --- Card Header (Icon & Step Number) --- */
.sl-dapp-process-card-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Solid Brand Icon Badge */
.sl-dapp-process-icon-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: #f0f4fc;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(7, 93, 172, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, background-color 0.4s ease;
}


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

/* Step Indicator Tag */
.sl-dapp-process-step {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #075dac;
    /* Brand Blue */
    background-color: #f0f6fc;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- Content Typography --- */
.sl-dapp-process-card-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000000;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sl-dapp-process-card:hover .sl-dapp-process-card-title {
    color: #075dac;
    /* Subtle color shift to brand blue on hover */
}

/* Strictly un-bolded text at numeric weight 400 */
.sl-dapp-process-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #181818;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

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

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

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

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

    .sl-dapp-process-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
        /* Scaled down slightly for mobile */
    }
}