/* ==========================================================================
       DESIGN SYSTEM & CSS VARIABLES
       ========================================================================== */
    :root {
      /* Colors — matched to reference "Our Story" (about) section */
      --color-bg: #ffffff;
      --color-navy: #1E2433;
      /* Heading / dark text */
      --color-navy-muted: #1E2433;
      /* Strong emphasis text */
      --color-blue: #1E70C8;
      /* Brand Blue */
      --color-blue-glow: rgba(30, 112, 200, 0.15);
      --color-gray: #3D4660;
      /* Body paragraph text */
      --color-gray-light: #B8BFD0;
      /* Caption / label gray */
      --color-border: #E2E8F0;
      /* Light Border */
      --color-border-card: #CCDFF7;

      /* Typography */
      --font-family: 'Inter', 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

      /* Shadows */
      --shadow-card:
        0 20px 40px -15px rgba(30, 112, 200, 0.05),
        0 15px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);

      --shadow-card-hover:
        0 30px 60px -15px rgba(30, 112, 200, 0.12),
        0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
        0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);

      --shadow-logo-card:
        0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);

      --shadow-logo-card-hover:
        0 20px 35px -10px rgba(30, 112, 200, 0.08),
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       BASE RESET & LAYOUT
       ========================================================================== */
    #our-story-section * {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    #our-story-section {
      background-color: var(--color-bg);
      font-family: var(--font-family);
      color: var(--color-navy);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    /* Main section container */
    .section-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 3.5rem 0 10rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       BACKGROUND & DECORATIONS
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Subtle radial gradient background layers */
    .bg-gradients {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.01) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    /* Base style for parallax wrappers (true background decorations only —
       these are free-floating and must be removed from normal flow) */
    .parallax-decor {
      position: absolute;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
      will-change: transform;
      transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    /* Parallax wrapper for real content (quote cards, logo grid).
       Stays in normal document flow so centering/spacing/hover still work;
       only gets a subtle transform nudge from the mouse-parallax JS. */
    .parallax-content {
      position: relative;
      will-change: transform;
      transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    /* Dotted grids */
    .decor-dot-grid {
      width: 260px;
      height: 260px;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.08) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 20px 20px;
      opacity: 0.85;
    }

    /* Concentric circular outlines */
    .decor-circle {
      display: block;
      width: 480px;
      height: 480px;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    /* Slow breathing animations for background decorations */
    @keyframes slowFloatLeft {
      0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translate3d(-10px, 15px, 0) rotate(3deg);
      }

      100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg);
      }
    }

    @keyframes slowFloatRight {
      0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translate3d(15px, -12px, 0) rotate(-3deg);
      }

      100% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg);
      }
    }

    .decor-circle.left-circle {
      animation: slowFloatLeft 22s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .decor-circle.right-circle {
      animation: slowFloatRight 28s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .decor-dot-grid.top-grid {
      animation: slowFloatRight 18s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .decor-dot-grid.bottom-grid {
      animation: slowFloatLeft 24s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SECTION LABELS & DIVIDERS
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Header standard centered label with lines */
    .top-label-container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .top-label-line {
      width: 22px;
      height: 1.5px;
      background-color: var(--color-blue);
      border-radius: 1px;
    }

    .top-label {
      font-size: 10.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      color: var(--color-blue);
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       UNIFIED SECTION EYEBROW — matches exact "OUR SERVICES" typography:
       13px / 700 weight / 0.15em tracking / uppercase, with matching
       22px x 1.5px lines flanking the label on both sides, 8px gap,
       brand blue #1E70C8 throughout.
       ========================================================================== */
    .nav-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #1E70C8;
    }

    .nav-eyebrow-line {
      width: 22px;
      height: 1.5px;
      background-color: #1E70C8;
      border-radius: 1px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Full-width section dividers (Leadership, Founding Philosophy) */
    .section-label-container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 100%;
      margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .section-label-line {
      flex-grow: 1;
      height: 1px;
      border: none;
    }

    .section-label-line.left {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 82, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.18) 100%);
    }

    .section-label-line.right {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.18) 0%, rgba(0, 82, 255, 0) 100%);
    }

    .section-label {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      color: var(--color-gray-light);
      white-space: nowrap;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    /* Simple small centered divider */
    .blue-divider {
      width: 40px;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: var(--color-blue);
      margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       TYPOGRAPHY
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Main H1 Heading */
    .main-heading {
      font-size: clamp(32px, 3.2vw, 48px);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.08;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      text-align: center;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      max-width: 900px;
      margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
    }

    .main-heading span.highlight-blue {
      color: var(--color-blue);
    }

    .heading-divider {
      width: 48px;
      height: 3px;
      background-color: var(--color-blue);
      margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* Paragraph types */
    .intro-bold {
      font-size: 17px;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--color-gray);
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 560px;
      margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
      letter-spacing: normal;
    }

    .intro-p {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: var(--color-gray);
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Blue highlights and blue statements */
    .blue-statement {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      text-align: center;
      margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
      letter-spacing: normal;
    }

    .philosophy-statement {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 860px;
      margin: 0 auto 48px auto;
      letter-spacing: normal;
    }

    .philosophy-statement .highlight-blue {
      color: var(--color-blue);
    }

    .experience-text {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--color-gray);
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 24px;
      letter-spacing: normal;
    }

    /* Interactive Blue Glow text animation */
    @keyframes textGlow {
      0% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(0, 82, 255, 0);
      }

      50% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.15);
      }

      100% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(0, 82, 255, 0);
      }
    }

    .highlight-blue,
    .blue-statement {
      animation: textGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       QUOTE CARDS
       ========================================================================== */
    .quote-card-parallax-wrapper {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 860px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      z-index: 10;
    }

    /* Quote card floating breathing animation */
    @keyframes quoteFloat {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      50% {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
      }

      100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    .quote-card {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 18px;
      background-color: #EEF5FD;
      border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--color-blue);
      padding: 24px 32px;
      box-shadow: none;
      animation: quoteFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      position: relative;
    }

    .quote-card:hover {
      animation-play-state: paused;
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    }

    .quote-icon-container {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      color: var(--color-blue);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    /* Soft pulse on Quote Icon */
    @keyframes iconPulse {
      0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.9;
      }

      50% {
        transform: scale(1.06);
        opacity: 1;
      }

      100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.9;
      }
    }

    .quote-icon {
      animation: iconPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .quote-text {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
      letter-spacing: normal;
    }

    /* Second Founding Philosophy quote card changes */
    .founding-card .founding-quote-text {
      font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 24px);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-style: normal;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin: 0;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    .founding-card .founding-quote-text .highlight-blue {
      color: var(--color-blue);
    }

    .quote-card.founding-card {
      padding: 36px 40px;
      border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       COMPANY CARDS (LEADERSHIP LOGOS)
       ========================================================================== */
    .company-cards-wrapper {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 820px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      z-index: 10;
    }

    .company-cards-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .company-card {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      height: 110px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-logo-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border-card);
      transition:
        transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    /* Hover animations: lift, scale, shadow increase */
    .company-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-logo-card-hover);
      border-color: rgba(0, 82, 255, 0.16);
    }

    /* SVGs formatting inside logo cards */
    .company-card svg {
      max-height: 38px;
      max-width: 100%;
      width: auto;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
      transition: filter 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Individual brand coloring */
    .company-card .logo-intel {
      color: var(--color-blue);
      fill: currentColor;
    }

    .company-card .logo-oracle {
      color: #C7252A;
      fill: currentColor;
    }

    .company-card .logo-yahoo {
      color: #6001d2;
      fill: currentColor;
    }

    .company-card .logo-building {
      color: var(--color-blue);
      stroke: currentColor;
      stroke-width: 1.5;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       SCROLL-TRIGGERED SEQUENTIAL FADE-INS
       ========================================================================== */
    .fade-in-up {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      will-change: transform, opacity;
      transition:
        opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 1.05s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .fade-in-up.active {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Custom cascading delays for top header components */
    .delay-heading {
      transition-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .delay-divider {
      transition-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .delay-bold {
      transition-delay: 0.35s;
    }

    .delay-p1 {
      transition-delay: 0.45s;
    }

    .delay-p2 {
      transition-delay: 0.55s;
    }

    /* Custom label divider fade-ins */
    .divider-fade {
      opacity: 0;
      will-change: opacity;
      transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    .divider-fade.active {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Cascading card reveal inside the grid */
    .company-cards-grid .company-card {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(18px);
    }

    .company-cards-grid.active .company-card {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .company-cards-grid.active .company-card:nth-child(1) {
      transition-delay: 0.05s;
    }

    .company-cards-grid.active .company-card:nth-child(2) {
      transition-delay: 0.15s;
    }

    .company-cards-grid.active .company-card:nth-child(3) {
      transition-delay: 0.25s;
    }

    .company-cards-grid.active .company-card:nth-child(4) {
      transition-delay: 0.35s;
    }

    .company-cards-grid.active .company-card:nth-child(5) {
      transition-delay: 0.45s;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       RESPONSIVE DESIGN & ADAPTABILITY
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Tablet Portrait and small desktops */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .section-wrapper {
        padding: 3rem 0 8rem;
      }

      .quote-card {
        padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
      }

      .company-cards-grid {
        gap: 1rem;
      }

      .company-card {
        height: 100px;
        padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
      }
    }

    /* Mobile Devices */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .section-wrapper {
        padding: 2.5rem 0 6rem;
      }

      .container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
      }

      .main-heading {
        line-height: 1.2;
      }

      .heading-divider {
        margin: 1.75rem auto 2.25rem auto;
      }

      .intro-bold {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
      }

      .intro-p {
        line-height: 1.65;
      }

      .quote-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
        border-left-width: 3px;
      }

      .philosophy-statement {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      }

      .section-label {
        padding: 0 1rem;
      }

      /* Wrapping company cards layout for mobile balance */
      .company-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
      }

      .company-card {
        height: 90px;
        border-radius: 16px;
      }

      /* Center the 5th icon (Building) full-width across columns for geometry balance */
      .company-cards-grid .company-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 2;
      }

      /* Scale down background circles on mobile */
      .decor-circle {
        width: 320px;
        height: 320px;
      }
    }