/* ============================================================
   Global Catalyst Dynamics Website CSS
   Palette: Navy (#1B2A4A / #314269) · Orange (#E36A12) · Gold (#F4B942)
   Style: Modern, bold, glassmorphism, scroll-reveal interactivity
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. ROOT DESIGN TOKENS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    --gcd-black:      #070D1A;
    --gcd-dark:       #0E1B33;
    --gcd-dark-2:     #16264A;
    --gcd-dark-3:     #1C2D5680;
    --gcd-grey:       #93A1C2;
    --gcd-grey-deep:  #5C6A8C;
    --gcd-light:      #F5F7FB;
    --gcd-light-2:    #E9EEF7;
    --gcd-white:      #FFFFFF;

    --gcd-navy:       #314269;
    --gcd-navy-light: #4D5F94;
    --gcd-navy-dark:  #1C2A48;

    --gcd-orange:       #E36A12;
    --gcd-orange-light: #FF9D4D;
    --gcd-orange-dark:  #B8500C;

    --gcd-gold:       #F4B942;
    --gcd-gold-light: #FFD685;
    --gcd-gold-dark:  #C8901E;

    --gcd-border:      rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.18);
    --gcd-glass-bg:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
    --gcd-glass-bg-2:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    --gcd-glass-border:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    --gcd-glass-blur:  blur(20px) saturate(160%);

    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body:    'Montserrat', sans-serif;

    --radius-sm:   8px;
    --radius-md:   16px;
    --radius-lg:   28px;
    --radius-xl:   36px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-lift: 0 20px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 48px rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.25);

    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* 2. RESET & BASE
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    background-color: var(--gcd-black);
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-top: 76px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; }

::selection { background: var(--gcd-orange); color: var(--gcd-black); }

/* 3. PAGE LOADER
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
#loader-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gcd-black);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}
#loader-wrapper.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

.loader-circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.2);
    border-top-color: var(--gcd-orange);
    border-right-color: var(--gcd-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* 4. NAVIGATION (glassmorphism, sits over every section)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.glass-nav {
    background: rgba(7, 13, 26, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 14px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.glass-nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(7, 13, 26, 0.88);
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.12);
}

.navbar-brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.navbar-brand-logo img {
    height: 40px;
    width: 40px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 3px;
}

.navbar-brand-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.navbar-brand-text small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gcd-orange-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-pill {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 7px 18px !important;
    margin: 0 3px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-pill:hover,
.nav-pill.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gcd-orange), var(--gcd-gold));
    border-color: transparent;
    color: var(--gcd-black) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.3);
}

.nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gcd-orange), var(--gcd-gold));
    color: var(--gcd-black) !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 9px 24px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.header-socials a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.header-socials a:hover { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }

.navbar-toggler .mdi { color: var(--gcd-white) !important; }

/* Dropdowns (Members / Solutions) */
.nav-products-menu {
    background: rgba(14, 27, 51, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 10px;
    min-width: 260px;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
}
.nav-products-menu .dropdown-item {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-products-menu .dropdown-item:hover,
.nav-products-menu .dropdown-item:focus {
    background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.12);
    color: var(--gcd-white);
}
.nav-products-menu .dropdown-item i { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }
.nav-products-menu hr { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); margin: 6px 0; }

/* 5. HERO SECTION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--gcd-black);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: visible;
}

/* Grid background */
.hero-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 720px;
    height: 720px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 32% 35%, rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.40) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 68% 62%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.32) 0%, transparent 50%);
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: glow-pulse 9s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes glow-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 0.85; }
    50%       { transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-24px); opacity: 1; }
}

#hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 1.5rem 40px;
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    color: var(--gcd-gold-light);
    padding: 7px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--gcd-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gcd-orange);
}
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.3; } }

.hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.2vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-headline .gradient-text,
.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gcd-orange) 0%, var(--gcd-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-gcd-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gcd-orange) 0%, var(--gcd-gold) 100%);
    color: var(--gcd-black);
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-gcd-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
    color: var(--gcd-black);
}

.btn-gcd-outline {
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-gcd-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--gcd-orange);
    color: var(--gcd-orange-light);
    background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.08);
}

.btn-gcd-white {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-gcd-white:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
}

.btn-gcd-ghost {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-gcd-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Hero stats bar */
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat-item { text-align: center; }
.hero-stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-stat-number > span:last-child { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }
.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Scroll cue */
.scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scroll-cue i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    animation: bounce-down 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    color: var(--gcd-orange-light);
}
@keyframes bounce-down {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* 5b. PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gcd-black);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 170px 0 90px;
    text-align: center;
}
.page-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero .hero-glow {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    top: -140px;
}
.page-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
.page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
}
.page-hero .tech-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Breadcrumb on page hero */
.page-hero-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-hero-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: var(--transition); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb i { font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.5; }

/* 6. SECTION UTILITIES
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-light  { background: var(--gcd-white); color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-soft   { background: var(--gcd-light); color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-dark   { background: var(--gcd-dark); color: var(--gcd-white); }
.section-darker { background: var(--gcd-black); color: var(--gcd-white); }

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--gcd-orange-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-dark .section-label,
.section-darker .section-label { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title .text-navy { color: var(--gcd-navy); }
.section-title .text-orange { color: var(--gcd-orange); }
.section-title .text-gold { color: var(--gcd-gold-dark); }
.section-dark .section-title .text-navy,
.section-darker .section-title .text-navy { color: var(--gcd-navy-light); }
.section-dark .section-title .text-gold,
.section-darker .section-title .text-gold { color: var(--gcd-gold); }

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--gcd-grey-deep);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.section-dark .section-desc,
.section-darker .section-desc { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }

.gcd-divider {
    width: 52px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gcd-orange), var(--gcd-gold));
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
}
.gcd-divider.start { margin: 1rem 0 0; }

/* 7. GLASS / FEATURE CARDS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.section-light .glass-card,
.section-soft .glass-card {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
}

.feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.section-light .feature-card,
.section-soft .feature-card {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gcd-orange), var(--gcd-gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    border-color: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.3);
}

.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.feature-icon-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.icon-orange { background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.13); color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }
.icon-gold   { background: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.14); color: var(--gcd-gold); }
.icon-grey   { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); color: var(--gcd-white); }

.section-light .icon-grey,
.section-soft .icon-grey { background: rgba(27,42,74,0.06); color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }

.feature-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gcd-grey);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
.section-light .feature-card p,
.section-soft .feature-card p { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.section-light .feature-card h4,
.section-soft .feature-card h4 { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }

/* 8. SHOWCASE CARDS (Members / Solutions / Case Studies grids)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.showcase-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.showcase-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.16), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.35);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
.showcase-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.showcase-icon-badge {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gcd-orange), var(--gcd-gold));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--gcd-black);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.28);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-tagline {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gcd-orange-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-card p.showcase-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    align-self: center;
}
.showcase-link:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gcd-orange), var(--gcd-gold));
    color: var(--gcd-black);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.3);
}

.showcase-eyebrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    left: 22px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    color: var(--gcd-gold-light);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    z-index: 2;
}

.showcase-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 22px;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Light-section variant */
.section-light .showcase-card,
.section-soft .showcase-card {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
}
.section-light .showcase-card p.showcase-desc,
.section-soft .showcase-card p.showcase-desc { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.section-light .showcase-link,
.section-soft .showcase-link {
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.12);
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.03);
}
.section-light .showcase-number,
.section-soft .showcase-number { color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06); }

/* 9. STATS / COUNTERS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.stat-card {
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.stat-card-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-card-number > span:last-child { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }
.stat-card-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }

.section-light .stat-card,
.section-soft .stat-card {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
}
.section-light .stat-card-number,
.section-soft .stat-card-number { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-light .stat-card-label,
.section-soft .stat-card-label { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* 10. PILLARS / STEPS / DIFFERENTIATORS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.pillar-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(227,106,18,0.12), rgba(244,185,66,0.12));
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-border);
    color: var(--gcd-orange-dark);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.pillar-item h5 { font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pillar-item p { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

.section-dark .pillar-num,
.section-darker .pillar-num { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }
.section-dark .pillar-item p,
.section-darker .pillar-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* Simple check-list (services / capabilities) */
.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}
.check-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.check-list li i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--gcd-orange-light);
}
.section-light .check-list li i,
.section-soft .check-list li i { color: var(--gcd-orange-dark); }
.section-light .check-list li,
.section-soft .check-list li { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.section-dark .check-list li,
.section-darker .check-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

/* 11. CASE STUDY DETAIL BLOCKS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.case-block {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    height: 100%;
}
.case-block-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.case-block h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.case-block ul {
    padding-left: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.case-block ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.case-block ul li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.case-meta-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    color: var(--gcd-gold-light);
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.industry-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gcd-light-2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27,42,74,0.08);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.industry-pill i { color: var(--gcd-orange-dark); }
.industry-pill-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* 12. CTA BAND
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gcd-orange) 0%, var(--gcd-gold-dark) 55%, var(--gcd-navy-dark) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.cta-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
}

.cta-band .cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cta-band h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gcd-black);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-band p { color: rgba(7,13,26,0.72); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.cta-band .btn-gcd-ghost {
    background: rgba(7,13,26,0.12);
    color: var(--gcd-black);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(7,13,26,0.3);
}
.cta-band .btn-gcd-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(7,13,26,0.2);
    border-color: rgba(7,13,26,0.5);
}

/* 13. FOOTER
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.gcd-footer {
    background: var(--gcd-black);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.12);
    padding: 64px 0 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.gcd-footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.gcd-footer-brand img {
    height: 46px;
    width: 46px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 4px;
}
.gcd-footer-brand .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.gcd-footer-brand .brand-name small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gcd-orange-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gcd-footer p.brand-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 340px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.gcd-footer-heading {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gcd-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.gcd-footer ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.gcd-footer ul li a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.gcd-footer ul li a:hover { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.gcd-footer ul li a i { font-size: 0.85rem; opacity: 0.7; }

.gcd-footer-contact p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}
.gcd-footer-contact i { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: 2px; }

.gcd-footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.gcd-footer-bottom small { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

.gcd-footer-legal a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.gcd-footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }
.gcd-footer-legal-sep { margin: 0 8px; opacity: 0.4; }
.gcd-footer-legal #footer-manage-cookies { cursor: pointer; }

.footer-socials a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--gcd-orange-light); }

/* 14. UTILITY CLASSES
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.text-orange { color: var(--gcd-orange) !important; }
.text-gold   { color: var(--gcd-gold) !important; }
.text-navy   { color: var(--gcd-navy) !important; }
.text-gcd-muted { color: var(--gcd-grey) !important; }
.bg-gcd-dark  { background: var(--gcd-dark) !important; }
.bg-gcd-light { background: var(--gcd-light) !important; }

.rounded-gcd  { border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important; }
.rounded-pill-gcd { border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important; }

/* 15. INTERACTIVITY (scroll-reveal, counters, back-to-top)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.reveal-d5 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-d6 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* Back to top floating button */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 32px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg-2);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gcd-orange), var(--gcd-gold));
    color: var(--gcd-black);
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* 16. CONTACT FORM (glass)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.gcd-form-control {
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
    width: 100%;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.gcd-form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.gcd-form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gcd-orange);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.gcd-form-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}
select.gcd-form-control option { background: var(--gcd-dark-2); color: var(--gcd-white); }

/* 17. COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.cookie-consent {
    position: fixed;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    z-index: 1100;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.5s;
}
.cookie-consent.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.cookie-consent-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}
.cookie-consent-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.14);
    color: var(--gcd-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cookie-consent-text { flex: 1 1 320px; }
.cookie-consent-text h6 {
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
}
.cookie-consent-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.cookie-consent-text a { color: var(--gcd-gold-light); text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-consent-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cookie-consent-actions .btn-gcd-outline,
.cookie-consent-actions .btn-gcd-primary {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* 18. FAQ ACCORDION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-item {
    background: var(--gcd-glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gcd-glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--gcd-glass-blur);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 26px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gcd-white);
}
.faq-question i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--gcd-orange-light);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 26px 22px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 600px; }

.section-light .faq-item,
.section-soft .faq-item {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
}
.section-light .faq-question,
.section-soft .faq-question { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-light .faq-answer-inner,
.section-soft .faq-answer-inner { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* 19. RESPONSIVE
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    body { padding-top: 68px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-headline { letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
    .hero-stats { gap: 32px; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .feature-grid, .showcase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pillar-item { flex-direction: column; }

    .cookie-consent {
        left: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        bottom: 12px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .cookie-consent-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; text-align: center; }
    .cookie-consent-icon { margin: 0 auto; }
    .cookie-consent-actions { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   20. WHITE THEME — ALL sections (including heroes) are white,
       separated by orange lines. Navbar, footer and CTA band
       keep their dark styling.
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Homepage hero ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-section {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
}
/* Swap dark grid to subtle navy lines */
.hero-section::before {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
/* Soften the orange glow for a light background */
.hero-section .hero-glow {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 32% 35%, rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 68% 62%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.hero-headline        { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.hero-sub             { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.scroll-cue           { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.hero-stats           { border-top-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08); }
.hero-stat-number     { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.hero-stat-label      { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* Hero badge on white */
.hero-badge {
    background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.3);
    color: var(--gcd-orange-dark);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

/* Outline + ghost buttons inside the white hero */
.hero-section .btn-gcd-outline {
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.25);
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}
.hero-section .btn-gcd-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--gcd-orange);
    color: var(--gcd-orange-dark);
    background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.06);
}
.hero-section .btn-gcd-ghost {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.2);
}
.hero-section .btn-gcd-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.35);
}

/* ── Page hero (inner pages) ────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
}
.page-hero::before {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
.page-hero .hero-glow {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 32% 35%, rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 68% 62%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.page-hero-title      { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.page-hero .hero-sub  { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* Breadcrumb on white page-hero */
.page-hero-breadcrumb         { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb a       { color: var(--gcd-navy); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gcd-orange); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb i       { opacity: 0.45; }

/* Hero badge on page-hero */
.page-hero .hero-badge {
    background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.3);
    color: var(--gcd-orange-dark);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

/* Outline + ghost + meta-pill buttons in page-hero */
.page-hero .btn-gcd-outline {
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.25);
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}
.page-hero .btn-gcd-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--gcd-orange);
    color: var(--gcd-orange-dark);
    background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.06);
}
.page-hero .btn-gcd-ghost {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.2);
}
.page-hero .btn-gcd-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.35);
}
.page-hero .case-meta-pill {
    background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.3);
    color: var(--gcd-orange-dark);
}

/* ── Separator: orange line between hero and first section ─── */
.hero-section,
.page-hero { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gcd-orange); }

/* Page body background */
body { background-color: var(--gcd-white); }

/* All content sections become white / very light */
.section-dark {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gcd-orange);
}
.section-darker {
    background: var(--gcd-light);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gcd-orange);
}
.section-soft {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gcd-orange);
}
.section-light {
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gcd-orange);
}

/* Section labels */
.section-dark .section-label,
.section-darker .section-label { color: var(--gcd-orange-dark); }

/* Section descriptions */
.section-dark .section-desc,
.section-darker .section-desc { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* Section title colour helpers */
.section-dark .section-title .text-navy,
.section-darker .section-title .text-navy { color: var(--gcd-navy); }
.section-dark .section-title .text-gold,
.section-darker .section-title .text-gold { color: var(--gcd-gold-dark); }

/* Showcase cards */
.section-dark .showcase-card,
.section-darker .showcase-card {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}
.section-dark .showcase-card h3,
.section-darker .showcase-card h3 { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-dark .showcase-card p.showcase-desc,
.section-darker .showcase-card p.showcase-desc { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.section-dark .showcase-link,
.section-darker .showcase-link {
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.12);
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.03);
}
.section-dark .showcase-number,
.section-darker .showcase-number { color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06); }
.section-dark .showcase-eyebrow,
.section-darker .showcase-eyebrow {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.1);
    color: var(--gcd-navy);
}
.section-dark .showcase-tagline,
.section-darker .showcase-tagline { color: var(--gcd-orange-dark); }

/* Glass cards */
.section-dark .glass-card,
.section-darker .glass-card {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
}
.section-dark .glass-card p,
.section-darker .glass-card p { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.section-dark .glass-card h4,
.section-darker .glass-card h4 { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }

/* Feature cards */
.section-dark .feature-card,
.section-darker .feature-card {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}
.section-dark .feature-card h4,
.section-darker .feature-card h4 { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-dark .feature-card p,
.section-darker .feature-card p { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* Stat cards */
.section-dark .stat-card,
.section-darker .stat-card {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}
.section-dark .stat-card-number,
.section-darker .stat-card-number { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-dark .stat-card-label,
.section-darker .stat-card-label { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* Pillar / step items */
.section-dark .pillar-num,
.section-darker .pillar-num { color: var(--gcd-orange-dark); }
.section-dark .pillar-item h5,
.section-darker .pillar-item h5 { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-dark .pillar-item p,
.section-darker .pillar-item p { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* Check lists */
.section-dark .check-list li,
.section-darker .check-list li { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }
.section-dark .check-list li i,
.section-darker .check-list li i { color: var(--gcd-orange-dark); }

/* Outline buttons in light sections */
.section-dark .btn-gcd-outline,
.section-darker .btn-gcd-outline,
.section-light .btn-gcd-outline,
.section-soft .btn-gcd-outline {
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
    border-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.25);
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}
.section-dark .btn-gcd-outline:hover,
.section-darker .btn-gcd-outline:hover,
.section-light .btn-gcd-outline:hover,
.section-soft .btn-gcd-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--gcd-orange);
    color: var(--gcd-orange-dark);
    background: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.06);
}

/* FAQ items */
.section-dark .faq-item,
.section-darker .faq-item {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
}
.section-dark .faq-question,
.section-darker .faq-question { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-dark .faq-answer-inner,
.section-darker .faq-answer-inner { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* Case study blocks on white background */
.section-light .case-block { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-light .case-block h4 { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-light .case-block ul li { color: var(--gcd-grey-deep); }

/* Section h5/h6 text */
.section-darker h5,
.section-darker h6 { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
.section-dark h5,
.section-dark h6 { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }

/* Icon-grey on white sections */
.section-dark .icon-grey,
.section-darker .icon-grey,
.section-light .icon-grey,
.section-soft .icon-grey {
    background: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
}

/* Contact form controls on white background */
.section-dark .gcd-form-control,
.section-darker .gcd-form-control {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.2);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
}
.section-dark .gcd-form-control::placeholder,
.section-darker .gcd-form-control::placeholder { color: var(--gcd-grey); }
.section-dark .gcd-form-control:focus,
.section-darker .gcd-form-control:focus {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    border-color: var(--gcd-orange);
}
.section-dark .gcd-form-label,
.section-darker .gcd-form-label { color: var(--gcd-navy-dark); }
select.section-dark .gcd-form-control option,
.section-dark select.gcd-form-control option,
.section-darker select.gcd-form-control option {
    background: var(--gcd-white);
    color: var(--gcd-navy-dark);
}

/* Hero stat bar on white homepage hero (stat bar border stays subtle) */
.section-dark .hero-stats,
.section-darker .hero-stats { border-top-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08); }

/* Showcase card hover on light background */
.section-dark .showcase-card:hover,
.section-darker .showcase-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.14);
}

/* Feature card hover on white */
.section-dark .feature-card:hover,
.section-darker .feature-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(227, 106, 18, 0.3);
}