/* =====================================================
   HERO BACKGROUND — BLENDED BLUE-CYAN + YELLOW ENERGY
===================================================== */
.hero-scale {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f9fafb, #fff);

  background-blend-mode: screen;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradientShift 30s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: 0 0 60px 0px;
  isolation: isolate;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Animated Overlay for Motion Depth */
.animated-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #f9fafb;
  animation: moveBg 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

@keyframes moveBg {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.2) translate(-5%, -5%); }
}

/* Glow Shimmer Layer */
.shimmer-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #f9fafb;
  animation: shimmer 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { opacity: 0.15; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

/* Subtle Dark Overlay for Contrast */
.dark-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #f9fafb;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Particles Layer */
.particle-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: lighten;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* CONTENT */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 60px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

.hero-text {
  flex: 1 1 500px;
}

.hero-text h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #202020;
}

.hero-text p {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  color: #6b7280;
}

.btn {
  background: #fff;
  color: #ffb300;
  padding: 14px 38px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(255, 217, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn:hover {
  background: #222;
  color: #fff;
}
.journey-path text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  fill: #222;
  text-anchor: middle;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
/* Rocket Path */
.journey-path {
  flex: 1 1 420px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.journey-path svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: auto;
}
#rocketScalePath {
  stroke-dasharray: 10 6;
  animation: dash 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dash {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -100; }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-content {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-text { text-align: center; }
  .hero-text h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .journey-path { margin-bottom: 50px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-text h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-text p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .btn { padding: 12px 28px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
}


/* ============================================
   Neuro Scale – Startup Growth Section (Elite Final)
   ============================================ */

.growth-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8f2 100%);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: "Inter", "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

/* Animated golden light background */
.growth-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(254, 245, 209, 0.18), transparent 60%);
  animation: lightMove 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes lightMove {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0.9; }
}

.growth-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------
   Headings
--------------------------------------------- */
.section-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffb400, #ffd84d, #ffcc00);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------
   Grid Layout
--------------------------------------------- */
.growth-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 45px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------
   Card Styles
--------------------------------------------- */
.growth-card {
  position: relative;
  /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); */
  /* border-radius: 22px; */
  padding: 50px 35px 45px;
  text-align: left;
  /* box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); */
  /* border: 1px solid rgba(255, 205, 80, 0.35); */
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.45s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.growth-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -90%;
  left: -90%;
  width: 280%;
  height: 280%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 220, 90, 0.15), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* .growth-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
} */

/* .growth-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 195, 0, 0.7);
} */

/* ---------------------------------------------
   Icon Wrapper
--------------------------------------------- */
.icon-wrapper {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff4bf, #ffe066);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.5);
}

.icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  stroke: #111;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.icon-wrapper svg {
  stroke: #000;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------
   Text (Question / Answer)
--------------------------------------------- */
.question {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  position: relative;
}

.question::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffb100, #ffcf33, #ffe066);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.answer {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------
  Glow Accent
--------------------------------------------- */
.question::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffb100, #ffcf33, #fff16b);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------
   Responsive Styles
--------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .growth-grid { gap: 35px; }
  .growth-card { padding: 40px 30px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .section-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 50px; }
  .growth-card { padding: 35px 25px; }
  .icon-wrapper { width: 58px; height: 58px; }
  .question { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}


/* ================================
   Why Choose Us - Timeline Layout
================================== */
.why-choose-us-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfcfb, #f7f8f8);
  padding: 80px 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-us-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 80%, rgba(255, 213, 79, 0.15), transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  animation: floatGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes floatGlow {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(15px); opacity: 0.85; }
}

.why-choose-us-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Headings */
.section-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title .highlight {
  color: #f5b301;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Timeline Container */
.choose-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.choose-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffd43b, #f1b800);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Timeline Items */
.choose-item {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 100px 25px 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border-top: 4px solid transparent;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* .choose-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(245, 179, 1, 0.25);
} */

/* Icon Styling */
.choose-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -35px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffda6a, #f1b800);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 200, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 3;
}

.choose-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.choose-item p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Layout */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .choose-timeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .choose-timeline::before {
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffd43b, #f1b800);
  }

  .choose-item {
    width: 90%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 70px 25px 35px;
  }

  .choose-icon {
    top: -35px;
  }
}




.cta-button{
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #007BFF, #0056b3);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.25);
}
/* .cta-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0056b3, #003f8a);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 91, 187, 0.3);
} */

/* ------------ Enhanced Testimonials Section ------------ */
.testimonials {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #fbfbfb, #fffbfb 60%);
  padding: 110px 20px 120px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.testimonials::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(237, 237, 237, 0.1) 0%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Title and Subtitle */
.testimonials .section-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b2239;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonials .highlight {
  color: #0072e3;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0072e3, #00bfff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.testimonials .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #5a5a5a;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Slider Layout */
.testimonial-slider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: auto;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Testimonial Card */
.testimonial-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 114, 227, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 56, 128, 0.12);
  padding: 40px 35px;
  margin: 0 15px;
  min-width: 45%;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* .testimonial-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 114, 227, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(0, 114, 227, 0.25);
} */

/* Quote Icon */
.quote-icon {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #0072e3;
  opacity: 0.3;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Text and Author */
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #0072e3;
}

.testimonial-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #777;
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.testimonial-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0072e3, #00bfff);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 114, 227, 0.25);
}

/* .testimonial-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 114, 227, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005bbd, #0090ff);
} */

.testimonial-btn.prev {
  left: -65px;
}

.testimonial-btn.next {
  right: -65px;
}

/* Dots Navigation (Optional if JS supports) */
.testimonial-dots {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.testimonial-dots button {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #ccc;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-dots button.active {
  background: #0072e3;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .testimonial-item {
    min-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 10px;
  }

  .testimonial-btn.prev {
    left: -45px;
  }

  .testimonial-btn.next {
    right: -45px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 80px 20px 90px;
  }

  .testimonials .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .testimonials .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .testimonial-item {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }

  .testimonial-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .testimonial-btn.prev {
    left: -25px;
  }

  .testimonial-btn.next {
    right: -25px;
  }
}

 /* ------------ Enhanced Call to Action (CTA) Section ------------ */
.cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 110px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004aad 0%, #0072e3 50%, #00b7ff 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradientShift 8s ease infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 25px rgba(0, 56, 128, 0.3);
}

/* Decorative mesh-like floating gradients */
.cta::before,
.cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: floatBlob 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.cta::before {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  top: -120px;
  left: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #00b7ff 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta::after {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffffff 20%, transparent 80%);
}

/* Container and content */
.cta .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

/* Headline */
.cta h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: none;
  color: #fff;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease forwards;
}

/* Subtext */
.cta p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #e6f0fc;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease forwards;
}

/* CTA Button */
.cta .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #eaf5ff);
  color: #004aad;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 18px 55px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0px 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.5s ease forwards;
}

/* Button glow ring */
.cta .btn-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.4));
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  animation: pulseRing 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* .cta .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0px 14px 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.cta .btn-primary:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
} */

/* Animations */
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

@keyframes floatBlob {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.1);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .cta p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .cta .btn-primary {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 15px 45px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cta {
    padding: 80px 20px;
  }
  .cta h2 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
  .cta p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

    /* Industries We Serve Section */
    .industries-we-serve {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f9f9f9);
        padding: 80px 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .industries-we-serve .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #222;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .industries-we-serve .highlight {
        color: #0072e3;
    }

    .industries-we-serve .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        color: #555;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        max-width: 800px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }


    /* Flexbox to Keep All Items in One Row */
    .industries-row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px; 
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        max-width: 1100px; 
        margin: auto;
    }

    /* Industry Item Styling */
    .industry-item {
        background: #ffffff;
        padding: 20px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        box-shadow: 0px 6px 16px rgba(0, 56, 128, 0.15);
        transition: 0.3s;
        min-width: 150px;
        text-align: center;
        border-bottom: 4px solid #0072e3;
    }

    /* .industry-item:hover {
        background: #f0f7ff;
        box-shadow: 0px 10px 20px rgba(0, 56, 128, 0.2);
    } */

    /* Industry Icons */
    .industry-icon {
        font-size: 36px; 
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        color: #0072e3;
        transition: 0.3s;
    }

    .industry-icon {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    /* Industry Name */
    .industry-item p {
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #333;
    }

    /* Mobile Responsiveness */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .industries-row {
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .industry-item {
            min-width: 180px;
        }
    }

    
/* ================================
   Neuro Scale – Analytics Section
   ================================ */
.analytics-layers-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffbe6 100%);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: "Inter", "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

/* Subtle gradient glow */
.analytics-layers-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255, 220, 70, 0.15), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(255, 200, 0, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  animation: backgroundFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes backgroundFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-30px); opacity: 0.9; }
}

.analytics-layers-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Animated flow path */
.flow-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 160px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Title styling */
.section-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.section-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffb300, #ffd84d, #ffcc00);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Grid layout */
.analytics-layer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card style */
.analytics-layer-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 45px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 208, 80, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  position: relative;
}

/* .analytics-layer-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 210, 0, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 200, 0, 0.6);
} */

/* Icon style */
.icon-wrapper {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff2b2, #ffd84d);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 210, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.icon-wrapper i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #111;
}

.icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 200, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Text */
.analytics-layer-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.analytics-layer-item p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .section-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 50px; }
  .flow-line { display: none; }
  .analytics-layer-item { padding: 35px 25px; }
  .icon-wrapper { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
  .analytics-layer-item h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}
/* =========================
   Automation for Startups Section
========================= */

.automation-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fffefc);
  padding: 110px 20px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.automation-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(252, 252, 252, 0.25), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.25), transparent 60%);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: floatGlow 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatGlow {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { opacity: 0.95; transform: translateY(12px); }
}

.automation-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Titles */
.section-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-title .highlight {
  color: #f1b800;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Grid */
.automation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Card */
.automation-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 50px 35px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); */
  /* border: 1px solid rgba(255, 205, 60, 0.25); */
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* .automation-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 3px rgba(255, 200, 0, 0.25);
} */

/* Icon */
.icon-wrapper {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff3b0, #ffe169);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 200, 0, 0.3);
}

.icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  color: #222;
}

/* Text */
.automation-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.automation-card p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Accent Line */
.accent-line {
  display: block;
  height: 2.5px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd43b, #ffec99);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

.accent-line {
  width: 70%;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
  .automation-card {
    padding: 40px 28px;
  }
  .icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
}

/* ================================
   NEURO SCALE - Call to Action Section
   ================================ */

.cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #0b1e63 0%, #021032 60%, #010a1f 100%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Animated gradient streak overlay */
.cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 221, 87, 0.15), rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1));
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: moveGradient 10s linear infinite;
}

/* Floating glass grid overlay */
.cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* CTA Container */
.cta .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 70px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
/* .cta .container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
} */

/* Headline */
.cta h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #ffdd57);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-in-out;
}

/* Subheadline */
.cta p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #d4e1ff;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* CTA Button */
.cta .btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 16px 50px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001a4d;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffdd57 0%, #ffd43b 100%);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 221, 87, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.6s ease-in-out;
}
/* .cta .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffe773 0%, #ffdd57 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 221, 87, 0.6);
} */

/* Glow pulse ring */
.cta .btn-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 221, 87, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
/* .cta .btn-primary:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
} */

/* Floating sparkles */
.cta .sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #ffdd57;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: sparkleMove 6s infinite ease-in-out;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.cta .sparkle:nth-child(1) { top: 15%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.cta .sparkle:nth-child(2) { top: 30%; right: 15%; animation-delay: 2s; }
.cta .sparkle:nth-child(3) { bottom: 20%; left: 20%; animation-delay: 4s; }
.cta .sparkle:nth-child(4) { bottom: 10%; right: 10%; animation-delay: 6s; }

/* Animations */
@keyframes moveGradient {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes sparkleMove {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta .container { padding: 50px 30px; }
  .cta h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .cta p { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .cta .btn-primary { font-size: 1rem; padding: 14px 35px; }
}