.tag {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--secondary);
            background: rgba(249,115,22,0.12);
            border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.25);
            border-radius: 4px; padding: 5px 12px;
        }
        .tag::before {
            content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--secondary); animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
        }
        @keyframes pulse-dot {
            0%,100% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
            50% { opacity:.5; transform:scale(1.4); }
        }

        .btn-primary {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            background: var(--secondary); color: var(--white);
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
            padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 6px;
            text-decoration: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
            transition: all .25s;
        }
        .btn-primary:hover { background: #ea6800; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(249,115,22,0.35); }

        .btn-outline {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            background: transparent; color: var(--white);
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
            padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 6px;
            text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); cursor: pointer;
            transition: all .25s;
        }
        .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--secondary); color: var(--secondary); transform: translateY(-2px); }

        /* BG GRID OVERLAY */
        .bg-grid {
            position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(59,130,246,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 60px 60px;
        }
        .bg-grid-sm {
            position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(249,115,22,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(249,115,22,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 40px 40px;
        }
        .rel { position: relative; }
        .z1 { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

        /* SECTION WRAPPERS — All dark, varied shades */
        .sec-900 { background: var(--slate-900); padding: 100px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .sec-800 { background: var(--slate-800); padding: 100px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .sec-850 { background: #151f30; padding: 100px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .sec-700 { background: var(--slate-700); padding: 100px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

        /* SECTION HEADER */
        .section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
        .section-header .tag { margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .section-header h2 { font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,50px); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .section-header p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--slate-400); line-height: 1.75; }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           1. HERO
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .about-hero {
            background: var(--slate-900);
            position: relative; overflow: hidden;
            padding: 130px 0 100px;
            min-height: 88vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
        }
        .hero-glow-l {
            position: absolute; width: 700px; height: 600px;
            top: -200px; left: -150px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,58,138,0.55) 0%, transparent 65%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .hero-glow-r {
            position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px;
            bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249,115,22,0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .hero-inner {
            display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: 72px; align-items: center;
        }
        .hero-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 22px; }
        .hero-headline {
            font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 68px);
            font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.05;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
        }
        .hero-headline span { color: var(--secondary); }
        .hero-sub {
            font-size: 17px; color: var(--slate-400);
            line-height: 1.78; max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .hero-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

        /* stat card */
        .stat-glass {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 16px; backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            padding: 36px 32px;
        }
        .stat-glass-head {
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
            text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate-400);
            margin-bottom: 28px;
        }
        .stat-row {
            display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
            padding: 14px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
        }
        .stat-row:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
        .stat-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-400); }
        .stat-val {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 900; color: var(--white);
        }
        .stat-val.o { color: var(--secondary); }
        .stat-val.b { color: var(--accent); }
        .stat-val.g { color: var(--green); }
        .founded-badge {
            display: inline-block; margin-top: 20px;
            background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.3);
            color: var(--secondary); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
        }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           2. TRUSTED BY  
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .trusted-bar {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
            padding: 26px 0;
        }
        .trusted-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .trusted-lbl {
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
            text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate-400); white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .trusted-div { width: 1px; height: 28px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
        .trusted-logos { display: flex; gap: 36px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; flex: 1; }
        .t-logo {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); letter-spacing: .04em;
            transition: color .3s;
        }
        .t-logo:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           3. MISSION
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .mission-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
        .mission-eyebrow {
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
            text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .mission-grid h2 { font-size: clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 22px; }
        .mission-grid h2 span { color: var(--secondary); }
        .mission-grid p { color: var(--slate-400); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .pillars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }
        .pillar {
            display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 18px;
            transition: border-color .3s;
        }
        .pillar:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.4); }
        .pillar-icon {
            width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px;
        }
        .pi-o { background: rgba(249,115,22,0.14); }
        .pi-b { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.14); }
        .pi-g { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.14); }
        .pillar h5 { font-size: 14px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 3px; }
        .pillar p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-400); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

        /* quote card */
        .quote-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 18px; padding: 40px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
        }
        .quote-card::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
        }
        .bq { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 80px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(249,115,22,0.12); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: -18px; display: block; }
        .quote-text { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 24px; }
        .quote-text em { color: var(--secondary); font-style: normal; }
        .quote-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
        .q-avatar {
            width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 16px; color: var(--white);
        }
        .q-info h6 { font-size: 14px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
        .q-info span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--slate-400); }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           4. NUMBERS
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .numbers-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
        .num-block {
            text-align: center; padding: 52px 28px;
            border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
            position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .3s;
        }
        .num-block:last-child { border-right: none; }
        .num-block:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
        .num-block::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 60%; height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--secondary), transparent);
            opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
        }
        .num-block:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
        .num-val {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 56px; font-weight: 900;
            color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .num-val span { color: var(--secondary); }
        .num-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-400); font-weight: 500; }
        .num-sub { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(249,115,22,0.65); font-weight: 700; margin-top: 6px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           5. WHY US
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
        .why-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border-radius: 14px; padding: 30px 26px;
            position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: all .3s;
        }
        .why-card::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
            transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s;
        }
        .why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
        .why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
        .why-num {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 52px; font-weight: 900;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: -8px;
        }
        .why-ico { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .why-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-400); line-height: 1.72; }
        .result-chip {
            display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px;
            background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); color: var(--accent);
            border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2);
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
        }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           6. VALUES
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
        .val-card {
            display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px; transition: all .3s;
        }
        .val-card:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
        .val-icon {
            width: 52px; height: 52px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px;
        }
        .vi-o { background: rgba(249,115,22,0.12); }
        .vi-b { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); }
        .vi-n { background: rgba(30,58,138,0.2); }
        .vi-g { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.12); }
        .val-card h4 { font-size: 17px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .val-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-400); line-height: 1.7; }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           7. TEAM
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
        .team-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
            border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 22px;
            text-align: center; transition: all .3s; overflow: hidden;
        }
        .team-card:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.35); transform: translateY(-5px); }
        .t-avatar {
            width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 16px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white);
            position: relative;
        }
        .t-avatar::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -3px; border-radius: 50%;
            background: conic-gradient(var(--secondary), var(--primary), var(--accent), var(--secondary));
            z-index: -1; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
        }
        .team-card:hover .t-avatar::after { opacity: 1; }
        .team-card h4 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
        .team-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; }
        .team-bio { font-size: 12px; color: var(--slate-400); line-height: 1.6; }
        .team-social { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
        .soc-btn {
            width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 6px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); color: var(--slate-400); font-size: 12px;
            text-decoration: none; transition: all .2s;
        }
        .soc-btn:hover { background: var(--secondary); color: var(--white); }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           8. TIMELINE / PROCESS
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .timeline-wrap { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
        .timeline-wrap::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; left: 31px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
        }
        .tl-item { display: flex; gap: 32px; padding-bottom: 40px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .tl-dot {
            width: 62px; height: 62px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--slate-900);
            border: 3px solid var(--secondary);
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--secondary);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(249,115,22,0.1); z-index: 2;
        }
        .tl-body {
            flex: 1;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
            border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 26px; margin-top: 8px;
            transition: border-color .3s;
        }
        .tl-body:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.3); }
        .tl-phase {
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .tl-body h4 { font-size: 17px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .tl-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-400); line-height: 1.74; }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           9. AWARDS
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .awards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
        .award-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border-radius: 14px; padding: 30px 26px;
            text-align: center; transition: all .3s;
        }
        .award-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.3); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
        .award-ico { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .award-card h4 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .award-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-400); line-height: 1.65; }
        .award-yr {
            display: inline-block; margin-top: 12px;
            background: rgba(249,115,22,0.12); color: var(--secondary);
            border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,0.2);
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
        }

        /* ─────────────────────────────────────────
           10. CTA
        ───────────────────────────────────────── */
        .cta-glow {
            position: absolute; width: 700px; height: 400px;
            top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(30,58,138,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .cta-inner { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .cta-title { font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,54px); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .cta-title span { color: var(--secondary); }
        .cta-sub { font-size: 17px; color: var(--slate-400); margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 540px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
        .cta-cards { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }
        .cta-mini {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 26px; text-align: left; min-width: 190px;
            transition: border-color .3s;
        }
        .cta-mini:hover { border-color: rgba(249,115,22,0.35); }
        .cta-mini-ico { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .cta-mini h5 { font-size: 14px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
        .cta-mini p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--slate-400); margin-top: 4px; }
        .cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

        /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
        .fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
        .fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .d1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
        .d2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
        .d3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
        .d4 { transition-delay: .4s; }

        /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .hero-right-col { display: none; }
            .mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
            .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .numbers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .num-block { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border-right: none; }
            .num-block:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .sec-900, .sec-800, .sec-850, .sec-700 { padding: 64px 0; }
            .about-hero { padding: 90px 0 64px; min-height: auto; }
            .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
            .trusted-inner { gap: 16px; }
            .cta-cards { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
            .numbers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .num-block { border-right: none; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero-headline { font-size: 34px; }
            .hero-cta-row { flex-direction: column; }
            .btn-primary, .btn-outline { justify-content: center; }
             .nav-cta{
                display: none  !important;
            }
            .tl-item { gap: 18px; }
            .timeline-wrap::before { left: 28px; }
            .tl-dot { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
        }
        
        
         .srblog__section {
            position: relative;
            padding: 100px 0 120px;
            background-color: #0b1628;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Full-section grid lines matching the demo screenshot */
        .srblog__section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 60px 60px;
            z-index: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Top blue glow + bottom-right orange glow vignette */
        .srblog__section::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.30) 0%, transparent 65%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 90% 100%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.09) 0%, transparent 60%);
            z-index: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .srblog__orb {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(90px);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .srblog__orb--1 {
            width: 700px;
            height: 700px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
            top: -220px;
            left: -160px;
        }

        .srblog__orb--2 {
            width: 560px;
            height: 560px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.11) 0%, transparent 70%);
            bottom: -130px;
            right: -110px;
        }

        /* dotgrid replaced by ::before grid lines */
        .srblog__dotgrid {
            display: none;
        }

        .srblog__container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* ---- Header ---- */
        .srblog__header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 64px;
        }

        .srblog__eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--secondary);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .srblog__eyebrow-dot {
            width: 5px;
            height: 5px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--secondary);
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .srblog__heading {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 58px);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #ffffff;
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .srblog__heading-gradient {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 60%, var(--secondary) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .srblog__subheading {
            font-size: 17px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
            max-width: 540px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ---- Featured Post ---- */
        .srblog__featured {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
            gap: 0;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 20px 60px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
            transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.22, .68, 0, 1.2), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
        }

        .srblog__featured:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 32px 80px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
        }

        .srblog__feat-imgwrap {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 420px;
        }

        .srblog__feat-img {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1a3272 40%, #0D2557 100%);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .srblog__feat-img::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2) 0%, transparent 45%);
        }

        .srblog__feat-img::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 24px 24px;
        }

        .srblog__feat-imgoverlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
        }

        .srblog__feat-imgoverlay::before {
            content: '\f0e0';
            font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: 120px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -20px;
            right: -10px;
        }

        .srblog__feat-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 24px;
            left: 24px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .srblog__feat-readtime {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 24px;
            left: 24px;
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .srblog__feat-body {
            padding: 48px 48px 40px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .srblog__feat-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--slate-400);
        }

        .srblog__meta-dot {
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .srblog__feat-date {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--slate-400);
        }

        .srblog__pill {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .srblog__pill--ai {
            background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .srblog__pill--seo {
            background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.10);
            color: #c2410c;
        }

        .srblog__pill--geo {
            background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.10);
            color: #1d4ed8;
        }

        .srblog__pill--lead {
            background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.10);
            color: #15803d;
        }

        .srblog__feat-title {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--slate-900);
            line-height: 1.3;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .srblog__feat-excerpt {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--slate-600);
            line-height: 1.75;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .srblog__feat-foot {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-top: 8px;
            padding-top: 24px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
        }

        .srblog__author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .srblog__avatar {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
            flex-shrink: 0;
            display: block;
        }

        .srblog__avatar--1 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
        }

        .srblog__avatar--2 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #f59e0b);
        }

        .srblog__avatar--3 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7c3aed);
        }

        .srblog__avatar--4 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green), var(--accent));
        }

        .srblog__author-name {
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--slate-800);
        }

        .srblog__author-role {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: var(--slate-400);
        }

        .srblog__feat-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 12px 22px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .srblog__feat-cta:hover {
            background: var(--accent);
            transform: translateX(2px);
        }

        /* ---- Grid ---- */
        .srblog__grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .srblog__card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            position: relative;
            transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.22, .68, 0, 1.2), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.06);
        }

        .srblog__card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 20px 48px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
        }

        .srblog__card--orange::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), #f59e0b);
        }

        .srblog__card--blue::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--primary));
        }

        .srblog__card--dark::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #6366f1);
        }

        .srblog__card-top {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 20px 20px 0;
        }

        .srblog__card-readtime {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: var(--slate-400);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 5px;
        }

        .srblog__card-visual {
            margin: 16px 20px;
            height: 140px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .srblog__card-visual::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 18px 18px;
        }

        .srblog__card-visual--1 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b35, var(--secondary), #f59e0b);
        }

        .srblog__card-visual--2 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent), #6366f1);
        }

        .srblog__card-visual--3 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, var(--primary), #1d4ed8);
        }

        .srblog__card-icon {
            font-size: 52px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
            z-index: 1;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .srblog__card:hover .srblog__card-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
        }

        .srblog__card-body {
            padding: 0 20px 16px;
            flex: 1;
        }

        .srblog__card-title {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--slate-900);
            line-height: 1.4;
            margin: 0 0 10px;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        }

        .srblog__card-excerpt {
            font-size: 13.5px;
            color: var(--slate-600);
            line-height: 1.65;
            margin: 0;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .srblog__card-foot {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        .srblog__card-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--slate-700);
        }

        .srblog__card-author .srblog__avatar {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
        }

        .srblog__card-arrow {
            width: 34px;
            height: 34px;
            background: var(--slate-100);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--primary);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .srblog__card:hover .srblog__card-arrow {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--white);
            transform: rotate(-45deg);
        }

        .srblog__card-date {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 60px;
            right: 20px;
            font-size: 11px;
            color: var(--slate-400);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* ---- Topics ---- */
        .srblog__topics {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            padding: 24px 28px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
            border-radius: 16px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }

        .srblog__topics-label {
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
            white-space: nowrap;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        }

        .srblog__topics-wrap {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .srblog__topic-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            padding: 7px 16px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            transition: all 0.2s;
        }

        .srblog__topic-tag:hover,
        .srblog__topic-tag--on {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }

        /* ---- Newsletter ---- */
        .srblog__newsletter {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 32px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1a3272 50%, #0d2557 100%);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 36px 40px;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .srblog__newsletter::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 22px 22px;
        }

        .srblog__newsletter::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            right: -60px;
            top: -60px;
            width: 280px;
            height: 280px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .srblog__nl-left {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .srblog__nl-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
            border-radius: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-size: 22px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .srblog__nl-title {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            margin: 0 0 4px;
        }

        .srblog__nl-sub {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            margin: 0;
        }

        .srblog__nl-form {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .srblog__nl-inputwrap {
            position: relative;
        }

        .srblog__nl-inputicon {
            position: absolute;
            left: 16px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .srblog__nl-input {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            color: var(--white);
            font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
            font-size: 14px;
            padding: 14px 18px 14px 42px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            width: 260px;
            outline: none;
            transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
        }

        .srblog__nl-input::placeholder {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        }

        .srblog__nl-input:focus {
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        }

        .srblog__nl-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 14px 24px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            cursor: pointer;
            white-space: nowrap;
            transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
        }

        .srblog__nl-btn:hover {
            background: #ea6c0a;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        /* ---- CTA row ---- */
        .srblog__ctarow {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .srblog__viewall {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            transition: all 0.25s;
        }

        .srblog__viewall:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: var(--white);
            gap: 16px;
        }

        /* ---- Responsive ---- */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .srblog__featured {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .srblog__feat-imgwrap {
                min-height: 280px;
            }

            .srblog__feat-body {
                padding: 36px 36px 32px;
            }

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

            .srblog__newsletter {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 24px;
            }

            .srblog__nl-form {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .srblog__nl-input {
                width: 100%;
                flex: 1;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .srblog__section {
                padding: 64px 0 80px;
            }

            .srblog__header {
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }

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

            .srblog__feat-body {
                padding: 28px 24px;
            }

            .srblog__feat-foot {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 16px;
            }

            .srblog__topics {
                padding: 16px 20px;
            }

            .srblog__newsletter {
                padding: 28px 24px;
            }

            .srblog__nl-form {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .srblog__nl-btn {
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }