/* ========== HERO SECTION (PREMIUM) ========== */
.careers-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--neural-bg-absolute) 0%, var(--neural-bg-surface) 100%);
    padding: clamp(10rem, 20vh, 16rem) 0 var(--space-16);
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.careers-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -15%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--neural-accent-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: heroFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.careers-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: heroFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes heroFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(3deg);
    }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: var(--neu-raised-sm);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
}

.hero-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-hero);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    color: var(--neural-text-peak);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-subheadline {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.3rem);
    color: var(--neural-text-standard);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Stat cards matching trust/stats cards */
.careers-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
}

.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    box-shadow: var(--neu-card);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--neu-card-hover), 0 15px 30px var(--neural-accent-glow);
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.stat-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-primary), var(--teal-primary));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-primary), var(--teal-primary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

[data-theme="light"] .stat-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a5141a, #2c7a7b);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--neural-text-standard);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========== HIGH-END TELEMETRY VALUES SECTION ========== */
.premium-values-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #060609 !important;
}

.values-section-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.values-section-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.12;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.values-section-glow.pink {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ec1c24 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    animation: slowOrbit 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.values-section-glow.cyan {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #38b2ac 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    animation: slowOrbit 30s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes slowOrbit {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(80px, 50px) scale(1.15); }
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.value-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.8rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.65) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: visible; /* Allow absolute corners and glows to overflow safely */
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Cybernetic corner decoration lines for hardware/telemetry feel */
.value-card-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.value-card-corner.top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.value-card-corner.top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.value-card-corner.bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.value-card-corner.bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

.value-card:hover .value-card-corner {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

/* System tags and sequence index styling */
.value-card-header {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.value-number {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.value-cat-tag {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.value-cat-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

.value-cat-tag.red {
    color: #ff4e00 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 78, 0, 0.06);
}
.value-cat-tag.red::before {
    background: #ff4e00;
}

.value-cat-tag.teal {
    color: #38b2ac !important;
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.06);
}
.value-cat-tag.teal::before {
    background: #38b2ac;
}

.value-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-5) 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.value-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Beautiful hover transitions with ambient glow projection */
.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    background: rgba(15, 15, 22, 0.85) !important;
}

.value-card:nth-child(odd):hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
        0 0 40px rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.12); /* Ambient warm glow */
}

.value-card:nth-child(even):hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
        0 0 40px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.12); /* Ambient cool glow */
}

.value-card:hover .value-number {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ========== PREMIUM SPOTLIGHT POSITIONS SECTION ========== */
.premium-positions-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #060609 !important;
}

.positions-section-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.positions-section-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.15;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.positions-section-glow.pink {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    animation: slowOrbit 28s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.positions-section-glow.cyan {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    animation: slowOrbit 32s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}

/* Spotlight Card Design */
.position-card.spotlight-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    background: rgba(12, 12, 18, 0.7) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    overflow: visible;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
}

/* Telemetry Corner lines */
.position-card-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.position-card-corner.top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.position-card-corner.top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.position-card-corner.bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.position-card-corner.bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

.position-card.spotlight-card:hover .position-card-corner {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

/* Card Header */
.position-card-header {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.position-code {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.position-urgency {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ff4e00 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 78, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 78, 0, 0.15);
}

.position-meta span {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.position-tag {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.position-card:hover .position-tag {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
}

/* Hover effects with deep neon backglow mapping */
.position-card.spotlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.9) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
        0 0 50px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.12); /* Ambient cool cyan backglow */
}

.position-card.spotlight-card:hover .position-code {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ========== INTERNSHIP SECTION ========== */
#internships {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--neural-bg-absolute) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.internship-section-grid {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(var(--neural-border-glass) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neural-border-glass) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    background-position: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.45;
}

.internship-section-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--neural-accent-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 30%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.12;
    animation: slowOrbit 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.internship-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.internship-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-section);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    color: var(--neural-text-peak) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.telemetry-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--teal-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--teal-primary);
    animation: blinkGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes blinkGlow {
    0% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.9); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

.internship-section > p {
    color: var(--neural-text-standard) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
    max-width: 760px;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.internship-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.internship-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: visible;
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: var(--neu-card);
}

/* Cybernetic corner decors */
.internship-card-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.internship-card-corner.top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.internship-card-corner.top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.internship-card-corner.bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.internship-card-corner.bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

.internship-card:hover .internship-card-corner {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.internship-card-header {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.internship-number {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--neural-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.internship-cat-tag {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.internship-cat-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

.internship-cat-tag.red {
    color: var(--accent-primary) !important;
    background: rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.06);
}
.internship-cat-tag.red::before {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
}

.internship-cat-tag.teal {
    color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.06);
}
.internship-cat-tag.teal::before {
    background: var(--teal-primary);
}

.internship-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-5) 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.internship-card:hover .internship-icon {
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.25);
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

.internship-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--neural-text-peak) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.internship-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--neural-text-muted) !important;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
    font-weight: 400;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.internship-stipend {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--neural-border-glass);
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.stipend-label {
    font-family: monospace;
    color: var(--neural-text-muted);
    opacity: 0.5;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.stipend-value {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.internship-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface) !important;
}

.internship-card:nth-child(odd):hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 
        0 0 35px rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.1);
}

.internship-card:nth-child(even):hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 
        0 0 35px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.1);
}

.internship-card:hover .internship-number {
    color: var(--neural-text-peak);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ========== FREELANCER SECTION ========== */
.freelancer-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    box-shadow: var(--neu-card);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: visible;
}

.freelancer-section:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 
        0 0 40px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.08);
}

.freelancer-card-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.freelancer-card-corner.top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.freelancer-card-corner.top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.freelancer-card-corner.bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.freelancer-card-corner.bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

.freelancer-section:hover .freelancer-card-corner {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary);
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.freelancer-header-telemetry {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--neural-text-muted);
}

.telemetry-log {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.freelancer-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-section);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    color: var(--neural-text-peak) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.freelancer-section > p {
    color: var(--neural-text-standard) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.freelancer-benefits {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.freelance-benefit {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--neural-text-standard);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.freelance-benefit i {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.freelance-benefit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    color: var(--neural-text-peak);
}

.freelance-benefit:nth-child(odd):hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.08);
}

.freelance-benefit:nth-child(even):hover {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.08);
}

.freelance-benefit:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

/* ========== BENEFITS SECTION ========== */
.benefits-section {
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
    padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8);
    box-shadow: var(--neu-raised-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.benefit-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--neu-raised-sm);
}

.benefit-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--accent-primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--accent-primary);
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.benefit-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
    color: var(--neural-text-peak);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.benefit-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--neural-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========== CTA SECTION ========== */
.cta-section {
    background: transparent;
}

.cta-card {
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
    padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-8);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--neu-raised-lg);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--neural-accent-glow) 0%, transparent 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-section);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    color: var(--neural-text-peak);
    font-weight: 800;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-card p {
    color: var(--neural-text-standard);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .internship-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

    .careers-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-4);
    }

    .freelancer-benefits {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ========== HIGH-END ADVANCED ARTISTIC HERO ========== */
.premium-hero-layout {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12rem 0 6rem;
    background: #060609 !important; /* Force deep cinematic dark canvas */
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-aura-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1000px;
    height: 1000px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 78, 0, 0.18) 45%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(80px);
    animation: auraPulse 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes auraPulse {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.85; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); opacity: 1.15; }
}

.hero-giant-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 42%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 16vw, 22rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075) !important; /* Elegant stark watermark */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-center-portrait {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 980px;
    height: 90vh;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Holographic bottom fade transition overlay to prevent image cut-off */
.hero-center-portrait::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -2px;
    height: 150px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #060609 15%, rgba(6, 6, 9, 0.85) 45%, transparent 100%) !important;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.portrait-img {
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
}

/* Responsive HUD Overlay Grid */
.hero-grid-hud {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5; /* Sit above the portrait bottom fade layer */
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hud-widget {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* HUD: LEFT STATS CALLOUT */
.hud-left-stats {
    grid-column: 1 / 5;
    align-self: end;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeInLeft HUDAnim 1s ease;
}

.hud-stats-label-sm {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hud-stats-number-giant {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.9;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hud-stats-number-giant span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4e00, #ec1c24);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hud-stats-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
    max-width: 240px;
}

/* HUD: RIGHT DIRECTION & AGENCY CARD */
.hud-right-desc {
    grid-column: 9 / 13;
    align-self: start;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    max-width: 360px;
    animation: fadeInRight HUDAnim 1s ease;
}

.hud-desc-para {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hud-desc-link {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ec1c24 !important;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hud-desc-link:hover {
    color: #ff4e00 !important;
    border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* HUD: BOTTOM RIGHT EMAIL WIDGET */
.hud-bottom-right-form {
    grid-column: 9 / 13;
    align-self: end;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.85) !important; /* High contrast black-glass card */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    padding: 1.8rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeInUp HUDAnim 1s ease;
}

.hud-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.hud-input-group {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hud-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hud-form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #ec1c24 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.15);
}

.hud-social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.hud-social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hud-social-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4e00, #ec1c24) !important;
    color: white !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.2);
}

/* HUD: BOTTOM LEFT BUTTONS GROUP */
.hud-bottom-left-ctas {
    grid-column: 1 / 6;
    align-self: end;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeInUp HUDAnim 1s ease;
}

.hud-pill-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 36px;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hud-pill-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4e00, #ec1c24) !important;
    color: white !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.35) !important;
}

.hud-pill-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.45) !important;
}

.hud-pill-btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hud-pill-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Staggered HUD Animations */
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* RESPONSIVE LAYOUT NORMALIZATION FOR MOBILE VIEWPORTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .premium-hero-layout {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 10rem 0 4rem;
        display: block;
    }

    .hero-giant-text {
        top: 25%;
        font-size: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 10rem);
    }

    .hero-center-portrait {
        position: relative;
        transform: none;
        left: 0;
        height: 55vh;
        margin: 2rem auto;
        max-width: 540px;
    }

    .hero-grid-hud {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        padding: 0 var(--space-4);
    }

    .hud-widget {
        grid-column: auto !important;
        grid-row: auto !important;
        align-self: auto !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    .hud-left-stats {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hud-bottom-left-ctas {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hud-bottom-right-form {
        max-width: 440px;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ========== CYBERNETIC HUD APPLICATIONS MODAL OVERLAY ========== */
#applyModal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10000;
    background: rgba(3, 3, 5, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: var(--space-4);
}

#applyModal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.apply-modal-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 680px;
    background: rgba(12, 12, 18, 0.9) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
    box-shadow: 
        0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 
        0 0 60px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 3rem;
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(40px);
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

#applyModal.active .apply-modal-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Scrollbar for modal content if overflowing */
.apply-modal-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}
.apply-modal-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}
.apply-modal-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Modal corner decals */
.modal-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.modal-corner.top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.modal-corner.top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.modal-corner.bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.modal-corner.bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

.apply-modal-wrapper:hover .modal-corner {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* Form Structure */
.modal-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.modal-full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.modal-input-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-input-group label {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.15) !important;
}

/* File upload dropzone styles */
.file-dropzone {
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.file-dropzone:hover, .file-dropzone.dragover {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary);
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.02);
}

.file-dropzone i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.file-dropzone:hover i {
    color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.file-dropzone-text {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin: 0;
}

.file-dropzone-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Selected File HUD Tag */
.file-hud-tag {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.2);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.4s ease;
}

.file-hud-tag-name {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.file-hud-tag-size {
    color: var(--teal-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.file-hud-remove {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.file-hud-remove:hover {
    color: #ff4e00;
}

/* Responsive Modal Styling */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .apply-modal-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .modal-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .modal-full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
}

/* ========== ADVANCED PERKS SECTION OVERRIDES ========== */
.benefits-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.benefit-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: 3rem 2rem 2.5rem !important;
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) !important;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow: var(--neu-card);
}

/* Cybernetic corner decors */
.benefit-card-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.benefit-card-corner.top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.benefit-card-corner.top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.benefit-card-corner.bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.benefit-card-corner.bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-card-corner {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.benefit-card:nth-child(odd):hover .benefit-card-corner {
    border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.benefit-card:nth-child(even):hover .benefit-card-corner {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.benefit-card-header {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--neural-text-muted);
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-card-header {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.benefit-icon-wrap {
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    color: var(--neural-text-muted) !important;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.benefit-card:nth-child(odd):hover .benefit-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.25) !important;
    color: var(--accent-primary) !important;
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg) !important;
}

.benefit-card:nth-child(even):hover .benefit-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.25) !important;
    color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg) !important;
}

.benefit-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headline) !important;
    font-size: 1.28rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--neural-text-peak) !important;
    margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-2) 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.benefit-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
    color: var(--neural-text-standard) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface) !important;
}

.benefit-card:nth-child(odd):hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 
        0 0 35px rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.1) !important;
}

.benefit-card:nth-child(even):hover {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 
        0 0 35px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.1) !important;
}

/* ========== ADVANCED CTA SECTION OVERRIDES ========== */
.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 8rem 0;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Background grid blueprint for CTA */
.cta-section-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    background-position: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.cta-section-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(128, 90, 213, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-3xl) !important;
    padding: 5rem 3rem 4.5rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    box-shadow: var(--neu-card) !important;
    max-width: 860px !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: visible !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 
        0 0 40px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Cybernetic corners for CTA */
.cta-card-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.cta-card-corner.top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.cta-card-corner.top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.cta-card-corner.bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.cta-card-corner.bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

.cta-card:hover .cta-card-corner {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary);
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.cta-header-telemetry {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--neural-text-muted);
}

.cta-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-section) !important;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4) !important;
    color: var(--neural-text-peak) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
}

.cta-card p {
    color: var(--neural-text-standard) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8) !important;
    max-width: 620px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* ========== ADVANCED NEWSLETTER TERM OVERRIDES ========== */
.newsletter-card-premium {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 860px !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.newsletter-inner {
    background: var(--neural-bg-surface) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(35px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(35px) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    padding: 4rem 3rem !important;
    box-shadow: var(--neu-card) !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.newsletter-inner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 
        0 0 40px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Hardware corner decors for Newsletter */
.newsletter-card-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.newsletter-card-corner.top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.newsletter-card-corner.top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.newsletter-card-corner.bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.newsletter-card-corner.bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

.newsletter-inner:hover .newsletter-card-corner {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary);
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.newsletter-badge {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
}

.newsletter-badge svg {
    stroke: var(--teal-primary) !important;
}

.newsletter-title {
    font-family: var(--font-section) !important;
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--neural-text-peak) !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-top: var(--space-4) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

/* Telemetry header inside Newsletter inner */
.newsletter-header-telemetry {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--neural-text-muted);
}

.form-group-premium {
    position: relative;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.form-input-premium {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem !important;
    color: var(--neural-text-peak) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) !important;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-input-premium:focus {
    border-color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.08) !important;
}

.form-label-premium {
    color: var(--neural-text-muted) !important;
    left: 1.5rem !important;
    font-family: monospace !important;
    font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.form-input-premium:focus ~ .form-label-premium,
.form-input-premium:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .form-label-premium {
    top: -6px !important;
    left: 1.25rem !important;
    background: var(--neutral-bg-surface) !important;
    padding: 0 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    color: var(--teal-primary) !important;
}

.input-underline {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Subscribe button */
.btn-newsletter-premium {
    background: var(--accent-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.2) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    padding: 0 var(--space-8) !important;
    height: 56px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-accent) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn-newsletter-premium:hover {
    background: #d11218 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(236, 28, 36, 0.3) !important;
}

.btn-newsletter-premium svg {
    stroke: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Trust checklist */
.newsletter-trust {
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--neural-border-glass) !important;
    padding-top: var(--space-4) !important;
    margin-top: var(--space-6) !important;
}

.trust-item-inline {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
    color: var(--neural-text-muted) !important;
}

.trust-item-inline svg {
    stroke: var(--teal-primary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   === COMFORTABLE & PREMIUM MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS OVERRIDES (ANDROID & IOS) ===
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Universal Layout & Hero HUD Stack Refactoring */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .premium-hero-layout {
        min-height: auto !important;
        padding: 9rem 1rem 5rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }

    .hero-giant-text {
        font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 12vw, 7.5rem) !important;
        top: 12% !important;
        transform: translate(-50%, 0) !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        opacity: 0.05 !important;
        display: none !important; /* Hide massive text background to prevent any clipping overflows on small touchscreens */
    }

    .hero-center-portrait {
        position: relative !important;
        bottom: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 440px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        margin: 2rem auto !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        order: 1 !important; /* Portrait visual positioned elegantly at the top of the mobile hero */
    }

    .portrait-img {
        max-height: 380px !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }

    .premium-hero-layout .container-lg {
        order: 2 !important; /* Main content container follows the top portrait */
    }

    .hero-grid-hud {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .hud-widget {
        grid-column: span 12 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        align-self: center !important;
    }

    .hud-left-stats, 
    .hud-right-desc {
        grid-column: span 12 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        align-self: flex-start !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--teal-primary) !important;
    }

    .hud-left-stats {
        order: 1 !important;
    }

    .hud-right-desc {
        order: 2 !important;
        margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .hud-bottom-left-ctas {
        grid-column: span 12 !important;
        order: 3 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: 1rem auto 0 !important;
    }

    .hud-bottom-right-form {
        grid-column: span 12 !important;
        order: 4 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 440px !important;
        margin: 2rem auto 0 !important;
        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem !important;
        background: rgba(6, 6, 9, 0.45) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(25px) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .hud-bottom-right-form {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    }

    .hud-stats-desc {
        margin: 0 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .hud-pill-btn {
        flex: 1 !important;
        max-width: 220px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 14px 28px !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }

    /* Compressing section voids on mobile viewports for cohesive scrolling rhythm */
    .premium-values-section,
    .premium-positions-section,
    #internships {
        padding: 4.5rem 0 !important;
    }
}

/* 2. Compact Mobile Screens Protection (max-width: 576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    /* Primary CTA Buttons Portrait Mobile Stacking */
    .hud-bottom-left-ctas {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.85rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .hud-bottom-left-ctas .hud-pill-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Company Prestige Title spacing overrides */
    .section-header-v2 {
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .section-header-v2 h2 {
        font-size: 1.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    }

    /* Bento Cards & Dashboard Container Adjustments */
    .freelancer-section {
        padding: 2.2rem 1.25rem 2rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) !important;
    }

    .freelancer-section h3 {
        font-size: 1.68rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }

    .freelancer-benefits {
        gap: var(--space-2) !important;
    }

    .freelance-benefit {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4) !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }

    /* Core Philosophy & Academy Card Padding Guardrails */
    .value-card {
        padding: 2.2rem 1.25rem 1.8rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    }

    .internship-card {
        padding: 2.2rem 1.25rem 1.8rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    }

    /* Sales Role Spotlight Card Mobile Overrides */
    .position-card.spotlight-card {
        padding: 2.2rem 1.25rem 2rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) !important;
    }

    .position-meta {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
        padding-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .position-meta span {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }

    .position-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.65 !important;
    }

    /* Target Remuneration Grid Stacking */
    .target-matrix-card {
        padding: 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    }

    .target-matrix-card > div[style*="display: grid"],
    .target-matrix-card > div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }

    .target-matrix-card div[style*="border-right"] {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .target-matrix-card div[style*="border-right"] + div[style*="border-right"] {
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    }

    .target-matrix-card div[style*="border-right"]:last-of-type {
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: var(--space-4) !important;
    }

    .benefit-card {
        padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem 1.8rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    }

    /* Widescreen CTA Control Deck */
    .cta-section {
        padding: 3.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    .cta-card {
        padding: 2.8rem 1.25rem 2.2rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) !important;
    }

    .cta-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.78rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .cta-buttons a {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    /* Company Perks Staggered Hover */
    .benefit-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px) !important; /* Less aggressive shift on small touch devices */
    }

    /* Security Intelligence Subscriber Terminal */
    .newsletter-section-premium {
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
    }

    .newsletter-inner {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 2rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) !important;
    }

    .newsletter-title {
        font-size: 1.22rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
    }

    .newsletter-form-premium {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .form-group-premium {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .btn-newsletter-premium {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        height: 52px !important;
    }

    .newsletter-trust {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: var(--space-2) !important;
    }

    .trust-separator {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* 3. Absolute Comfort Apply Dialog Overrides (Touch Optimization & iOS Zoom Prevention) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #applyModal {
        padding: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .apply-modal-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
        max-height: 92vh !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; /* Butter-smooth native inertia scrolling on iOS touchscreens */
    }

    /* Modal Form grid fields stacking */
    .modal-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.2rem !important;
    }

    .modal-full-width {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }

    /* Form control touch target sizing */
    .modal-input {
        font-size: 16px !important; /* CRITICAL: Prevent Safari and Chrome auto-zooming on focus inside iOS viewport */
        padding: 13px 14px !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    }

    .file-dropzone {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   === NEURAL CONTRAST COMPATIBILITY — PREMIUM LIGHT MODE OVERRIDES =======
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Base Canvas Transitions */
[data-theme="light"] {
    background: #f5f6f9 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] body {
    background: #f5f6f9 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
}

/* Section Backdrops */
[data-theme="light"] .premium-hero-layout {
    background: #f5f6f9 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .premium-values-section,
[data-theme="light"] .premium-positions-section {
    background: #f1f2f5 !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] #internships {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

/* Grid Patterns & Auras */
[data-theme="light"] .hero-grid-pattern,
[data-theme="light"] .values-section-grid,
[data-theme="light"] .positions-section-grid,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-section-grid {
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
    opacity: 0.75 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero-aura-glow,
[data-theme="light"] .values-section-glow,
[data-theme="light"] .positions-section-glow,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-section-glow {
    opacity: 0.06 !important;
}

/* 2. Premium Light Card Aesthetics */
[data-theme="light"] .value-card,
[data-theme="light"] .position-card.spotlight-card,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-card,
[data-theme="light"] .benefit-card,
[data-theme="light"] .cta-card,
[data-theme="light"] .newsletter-inner,
[data-theme="light"] .hud-bottom-right-form,
[data-theme="light"] .apply-modal-wrapper {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
}

/* Staggered hover animations in light mode */
[data-theme="light"] .value-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .position-card.spotlight-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .benefit-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .cta-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .newsletter-inner:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .freelancer-section:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 
        0 0 25px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.05) !important;
}

/* 3. Typography Visibility Guardrails */
[data-theme="light"] .value-card h3,
[data-theme="light"] .position-card.spotlight-card h3,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-card h4,
[data-theme="light"] .benefit-card h4,
[data-theme="light"] .cta-card h2,
[data-theme="light"] .newsletter-title,
[data-theme="light"] .hud-form-title,
[data-theme="light"] .apply-modal-wrapper h2 {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .value-card p,
[data-theme="light"] .position-description,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-card p,
[data-theme="light"] .benefit-card p,
[data-theme="light"] .cta-card p,
[data-theme="light"] .newsletter-inner p,
[data-theme="light"] .apply-modal-wrapper p,
[data-theme="light"] .hud-desc-para,
[data-theme="light"] .hud-stats-desc,
[data-theme="light"] .positions-section p,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-section p {
    color: #334155 !important;
}

/* Monospace Indices & Identifiers */
[data-theme="light"] .value-number,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-number,
[data-theme="light"] .position-code,
[data-theme="light"] .telemetry-log,
[data-theme="light"] .hud-stats-label-sm {
    color: #64748b !important;
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
}

/* Corner Decor Brackets */
[data-theme="light"] .value-card-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-card-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .benefit-card-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .freelancer-card-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .modal-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .position-card-corner {
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .value-card:hover .value-card-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .internship-card:hover .internship-card-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .benefit-card:hover .benefit-card-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .freelancer-section:hover .freelancer-card-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .apply-modal-wrapper:hover .modal-corner,
[data-theme="light"] .position-card.spotlight-card:hover .position-card-corner {
    border-color: #0f172a !important;
}

/* 4. Interactive HUD CALLOUTS & Form Controls */
[data-theme="light"] .hud-stats-number-giant {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}
[data-theme="light"] .hud-stats-number-giant span {
    color: #ec1c24 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hud-desc-link {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    border-bottom-color: #0f172a !important;
}
[data-theme="light"] .hud-desc-link:hover {
    color: #ff4e00 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hud-form-input,
[data-theme="light"] .modal-input {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hud-form-input:focus,
[data-theme="light"] .modal-input:focus {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #38b2ac !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.15) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hud-social-btn {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

/* 5. Remuneration Incentive Accelerator (Light) */
[data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card {
    background: rgba(255, 78, 0, 0.02) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 78, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card div[style*="color: #ffffff"],
[data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card div[style*="color: white"],
[data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card div[style*="color: rgb(255, 255, 255)"],
[data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card div {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card div[style*="color: #38b2ac"],
[data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card div[style*="color: rgb(56, 178, 172)"] {
    color: #2c7a7b !important; /* Premium contrast teal for light mode */
}

[data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card p {
    color: #475569 !important;
}

/* Tags in Light Mode */
[data-theme="light"] .position-tag,
[data-theme="light"] .freelance-benefit {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .position-card:hover .position-tag {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 6. Form Overlay Label Adjustments */
[data-theme="light"] .modal-input-group label {
    color: #64748b !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .file-dropzone {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.005) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .file-dropzone-text {
    color: #475569 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .file-hud-tag-name span {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .file-hud-tag {
    background: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: rgba(56, 178, 172, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 7. Hero Portrait Gradient Mask & Button Contrast Fixes */
[data-theme="light"] .hero-center-portrait::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #f5f6f9 15%, rgba(245, 246, 249, 0.85) 45%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero-giant-text {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hud-pill-btn-outline {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hud-pill-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* 8. Stark White Inline Text Override for Light Mode */
[data-theme="light"] .section-header-v2 h2,
[data-theme="light"] #philosophy h2,
[data-theme="light"] #positions h2,
[data-theme="light"] #internships h3 {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-header-v2 p,
[data-theme="light"] #philosophy p,
[data-theme="light"] #positions p,
[data-theme="light"] #internships p {
    color: #475569 !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .badge-premium {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .premium-positions-section {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

/* 9. Elite Mobile Touch & Layout Refinements (max-width: 576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hud-stats-number-giant {
        font-size: 2.6rem !important;
        line-height: 1.05 !important;
    }
    
    .hud-stats-label-sm {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
    }

    .values-grid,
    .positions-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .value-card h3,
    .internship-card h4 {
        font-size: 1.28rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
    }

    .value-icon,
    .internship-icon-wrap {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .portrait-img {
        max-height: 280px !important;
    }
    
    .hero-center-portrait {
        margin: 1.2rem auto !important;
    }

    .hud-bottom-right-form {
        padding: 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .target-matrix-card div[style*="border-right"] {
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    }
}

/* 10. Direct Apply Outline Button styling rules (Dark & Light Theme Synchronized) */
.btn-outline-ultra {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.btn-outline-ultra .btn-content {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-outline-ultra:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
}

/* Light Theme Overrides */
[data-theme="light"] .btn-outline-ultra {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-outline-ultra .btn-content {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn-outline-ultra:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}