/* ==========================================================================
   CodeTrinity - Custom AI Chat Agent Development Page Styles
   Elevated Editorial UI/UX with Micro-Animations & Dynamic Components
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ct-primary: #ed1654;
  --ct-primary-dark: #c40e42;
  --ct-primary-light: #fff0f3;
  --ct-primary-glow: rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.22);
  --ct-dark: #0f1422;
  --ct-dark-card: #171f33;
  --ct-dark-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --ct-title: #1a1e36;
  --ct-body: #4e5668;
  --ct-light-bg: #f8fafc;
  --ct-card-border: #eaedf2;
  --ct-radius-sm: 8px;
  --ct-radius-md: 14px;
  --ct-radius-lg: 20px;
  --ct-radius-full: 9999px;
  --ct-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 20, 34, 0.04);
  --ct-shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 20, 34, 0.06);
  --ct-shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 20, 34, 0.1);
  --ct-shadow-primary: 0 10px 30px rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.25);
  --ct-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Base resets & utilities */
.ai-agent-page {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  color: var(--ct-body);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.ai-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ed1654 0%, #ff4b7a 50%, #9b1fe8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.ai-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: #fff0f4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.2);
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ai-badge i {
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION (EDITORIAL + ANIMATED SIMULATOR + ISOMETRIC VECTOR)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(155, 31, 232, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
              #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ai-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ai-hero-content h1.ai-hero-title {
  font-size: 46px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.ai-hero-lead {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #555e70;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ai-hero-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 35px 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 20px;
}

.ai-hero-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #2e3545;
}

.ai-hero-checklist li i {
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ai-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: var(--ct-primary);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-full);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: var(--ct-shadow-primary);
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ai-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--ct-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.35);
}

.ai-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #d8dde6;
  color: #2b3345 !important;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-full);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--ct-primary);
  color: var(--ct-primary) !important;
  background: #fff8fa;
}

/* Hero Visual Box: Vector + Live Interactive Chat Simulation */
.ai-hero-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ai-vector-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(20, 25, 45, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #edf0f5;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-vector-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(20, 25, 45, 0.12);
}

.ai-vector-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Floating Live Chat Simulator Card */
.ai-chat-simulator-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -28px;
  left: -20px;
  width: calc(100% + 10px);
  max-width: 480px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(15, 22, 40, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.15);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatSubtle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ai-sim-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf0f5;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ai-sim-agent-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ai-sim-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ed1654, #8b18dc);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.ai-sim-status-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1e36;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ai-sim-status-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #28a745;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.ai-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #28a745;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

.ai-sim-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #f1f4f9;
  color: #4a5568;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-full);
}

.ai-sim-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ai-msg {
  max-width: 90%;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.ai-msg-user {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: #f1f3f7;
  color: #2b3345;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
}

.ai-msg-agent {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #fff0f4;
  color: #1f2438;
  border: 1px solid rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.15);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
}

.ai-agent-action-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #d9e2ec;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.ai-agent-action-pill i {
  color: #28a745;
}

/* Typing Dots Animation */
.ai-typing-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  background: #f4f6fa;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.ai-typing-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #8c97aa;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: typingBounce 1.4s infinite ease-in-out both;
}

.ai-typing-dot:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: -0.32s; }
.ai-typing-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -0.16s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   2. PERFORMANCE & ROI METRICS STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-metrics-strip {
  padding: 30px 0;
  background: #0d1220;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ai-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ai-metric-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 15px;
}

.ai-metric-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: 0;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.ai-metric-number {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ai-metric-number span.ai-accent {
  color: var(--ct-primary);
}

.ai-metric-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #a0aec0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. "FROM START TO ACTION" SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE (SMARTPHONE VECTOR + NODES)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-flow-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fbfcfe;
  position: relative;
}

.ai-section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.ai-sub-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ai-section-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ai-section-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5d677a;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Interactive Flow Layout: Left Nodes + Central Phone + Right Nodes */
.ai-flow-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.ai-flow-center {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.ai-phone-mockup-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  border: 4px solid #1a2238;
  background: #0f1526;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-phone-mockup-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.2);
}

.ai-phone-mockup-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.ai-phone-glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.14) 0%, transparent 68%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ai-nodes-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ai-node-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #e7ecf3;
  box-shadow: var(--ct-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
  position: relative;
}

.ai-node-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.08);
}

.ai-node-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ai-node-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff0f4;
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-node-card:hover .ai-node-icon {
  background: var(--ct-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ai-node-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ai-node-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #5e687b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. THE PARADIGM SHIFT: SCRIPTED BOTS VS CODE TRINITY AI AGENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-compare-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.ai-compare-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 35px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.ai-compare-card {
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-lg);
  padding: 42px 36px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-compare-card.legacy {
  background: #f9fbfd;
  border: 1px solid #e3e8f0;
}

.ai-compare-card.modern {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.08);
}

.ai-compare-card.modern::before {
  content: "RECOMMENDED UPGRADE";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 30px;
  background: var(--ct-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-full);
}

.ai-compare-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ai-compare-card.legacy .ai-compare-tag {
  background: #eaeff5;
  color: #64748b;
}

.ai-compare-card.modern .ai-compare-tag {
  background: #fff0f4;
  color: var(--ct-primary);
}

.ai-compare-card h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ai-compare-card p.compare-lead {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5a6478;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ai-compare-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ai-compare-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #333d52;
}

.ai-compare-list li i.fa-times {
  color: #e53e3e;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-compare-list li i.fa-check {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-compare-list li strong {
  color: var(--ct-title);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. CORE CAPABILITIES (INTERACTIVE 6-CARD GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-capabilities-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.ai-caps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.ai-cap-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-md);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ct-card-border);
  box-shadow: var(--ct-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-cap-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ct-primary), #9b1fe8);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-cap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(20, 25, 45, 0.08);
}

.ai-cap-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ai-cap-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff0f4;
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-cap-card:hover .ai-cap-icon-box {
  background: var(--ct-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ai-cap-card h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ai-cap-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #556075;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ai-cap-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f4f8;
}

.ai-cap-tag {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4b5563;
  background: #f3f5f8;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. INDUSTRY DEPLOYMENTS & USE CASES
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-use-cases-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.ai-use-cases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.ai-use-case-box {
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-md);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  background: #fdfefe;
  border: 1px solid #e7ecf2;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-use-case-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #d1d9e6;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.ai-use-case-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  background: #fff0f4;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ai-use-case-box h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ai-use-case-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5a6478;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ai-use-case-impact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1e36;
}

.ai-use-case-impact i {
  color: #10b981;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. FULL-STACK AI TECH STACK & INTEGRATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-tech-stack-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #0d1220;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.ai-tech-stack-section .ai-section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ai-tech-stack-section .ai-section-desc {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.ai-tech-stack-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 55px;
}

.ai-tech-card {
  background: #151d33;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-tech-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ai-tech-card h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ai-tech-card h4 i {
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  font-size: 20px;
}

.ai-tech-card p.tech-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #8fa0b5;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ai-tech-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ai-tech-pill {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. 4-STAGE ENGINEERING METHODOLOGY (WORKFLOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-process-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.ai-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  position: relative;
}

.ai-process-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border: 1px solid #eaedf3;
  box-shadow: var(--ct-shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.ai-process-num {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #e9ecef;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-process-card:hover .ai-process-num {
  color: var(--ct-primary);
}

.ai-process-card h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ai-process-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #556075;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. WHY CODETRINITY (ENGINEERING RIGOR & ADVANTAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-why-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.ai-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.ai-why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid #e7ecf3;
  box-shadow: var(--ct-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.ai-why-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff0f4;
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ai-why-card h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ai-why-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #556075;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. COMPREHENSIVE FAQS (ACCORDION)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-faq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.ai-faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ai-faq-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.ai-faq-sidebar-card {
  background: #0f1526;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ai-faq-sidebar-card h4 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ai-faq-sidebar-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a0aec0;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.ai-faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ai-faq-item {
  background: #fbfcfe;
  border: 1px solid #e7ecf2;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--ct-transition);
}

.ai-faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.ai-faq-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ct-title);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none !important;
}

.ai-faq-btn i.fa-angle-down {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ct-primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-faq-btn[aria-expanded="true"] i.fa-angle-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.ai-faq-body {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #4b5568;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CLOSING HIGH-CONVERSION CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-cta-section {
  padding: 50px 0 100px;
}

.ai-cta-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(237, 22, 84, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(139, 24, 220, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
              #0f1424;
  border-radius: var(--ct-radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-cta-card h2 {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ai-cta-card p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #a0aec0;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
}

.ai-cta-card .ai-btn-primary {
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes floatSubtle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(40, 167, 69, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(40, 167, 69, 0); }
}

@keyframes typingBounce {
  0%, 80%, 100% { transform: scale(0); }
  40% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media screen and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .ai-hero-content h1.ai-hero-title { font-size: 38px; }
  .ai-flow-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px 1fr; gap: 25px; }
  .ai-caps-grid, .ai-use-cases-grid, .ai-tech-stack-grid, .ai-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ai-process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ai-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .ai-hero-visual-wrap { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .ai-chat-simulator-card { position: relative; bottom: auto; left: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 15px; }
  .ai-metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .ai-metric-item:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
  .ai-flow-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .ai-flow-center { order: -1; max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .ai-compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ai-faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ai-faq-sidebar { position: relative; top: auto; }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .ai-hero-section { padding: 45px 0 60px; }
  .ai-hero-content h1.ai-hero-title { font-size: 30px; }
  .ai-hero-checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ai-section-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .ai-caps-grid, .ai-use-cases-grid, .ai-tech-stack-grid, .ai-why-grid, .ai-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ai-metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ai-metric-item::after { display: none !important; }
  .ai-cta-card { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .ai-cta-card h2 { font-size: 28px; }
}