/* ==========================================================================
   DEVIFY SOLUTION - BRAND MANAGEMENT DEDICATED STYLESHEET
   Blueprint Reference: Figma Design (media_1793595263391_8ce7eb49.jpg)
   Version: 3.5 (Cache-Busted & Standalone Optimized)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. HERO TECH STAGE & 3D BRAND GROWTH DASHBOARD
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #060b18;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.42) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.94) 55%, #040711 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 45%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.brand-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .brand-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.brand-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.brand-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.brand-hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.brand-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* 5 Hero Trust Badges */
.brand-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
}

.brand-hero-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.brand-badge-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0066ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 3D Laptop Stage Container */
.brand-laptop-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.brand-laptop-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 400px;
  height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Glowing Neon Cyan Circular Pedestal */
.brand-stage-pedestal {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 95px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.45) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.95) 75%);
  border: 2px solid #00f0ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px #0066ff, inset 0 0 25px #00f0ff;
  transform: rotateX(65deg);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 3D Laptop Device */
.brand-laptop-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 310px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: brandLaptopHover 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

@keyframes brandLaptopHover {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.brand-laptop-bezel {
  background: #090e1d;
  border: 3px solid #1e293b;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 4px 4px;
  padding: 8px 8px 10px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35);
}

.brand-laptop-camera {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #334155;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 5px auto;
}

.brand-laptop-display {
  background: #080f24;
  border-radius: 8px;
  height: 185px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Laptop Screen UI: Brand Growth Dashboard */
.brand-screen-nav {
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-inline: 10px;
}

.brand-screen-title {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.brand-screen-body {
  padding: 8px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  height: calc(100% - 24px);
}

.brand-chart-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-chart-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 50px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.brand-target-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  text-align: center;
}

.brand-target-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border: 1.5px solid #ef4444;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ef4444;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.brand-laptop-base {
  width: 108%;
  margin-left: -4%;
  height: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #94a3b8 0%, #475569 60%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.brand-laptop-notch {
  width: 50px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #334155;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 4 Stacked Pillars on Left of Stage */
.brand-pillars-stack {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35px;
  left: -20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 12;
}

.brand-pillar-chip {
  background: rgba(11, 22, 53, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: pillarChipFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pillar-chip-1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.pillar-chip-2 { animation-delay: -1.2s; }
.pillar-chip-3 { animation-delay: -2.4s; }
.pillar-chip-4 { animation-delay: -3.6s; }

@keyframes pillarChipFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-4px); }
}

.pillar-chip-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Floating Props on Right of Stage */
/* Glowing Idea Lightbulb */
.brand-lightbulb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 80px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #fde047 0%, #ca8a04 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #713f12;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px #fde047;
  animation: bulbGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 12;
}

@keyframes bulbGlow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px #fde047); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px #fde047); }
}

/* Floating 3D "BRAND A" Block */
.brand-3d-block {
  position: absolute;
  top: 75px;
  right: -10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid #00f0ff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4);
  z-index: 12;
  text-align: center;
  animation: blockFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes blockFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-2deg); }
}

.brand-block-word {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-block-letter {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #00f0ff;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Floating Tag: BRAND */
.brand-pill-tag-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 75px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0066ff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 12;
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
}

/* Devify Coffee Mug */
.brand-desk-mug {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 35px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #0066ff;
  border: 2px solid #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 10px 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.4);
  z-index: 7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. OVERLAPPING 4-METRIC RIBBON
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-pillar-ribbon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 25;
  margin-top: -45px;
  padding-inline: 1rem;
}

.brand-pillar-ribbon {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(11, 19, 41, 0.08), 0 5px 15px rgba(11, 19, 41, 0.04);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .brand-pillar-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .brand-pillar-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  }
}

.brand-ribbon-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.brand-ribbon-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #0066ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-ribbon-item:hover .brand-ribbon-icon-circle {
  background: #0066ff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.brand-ribbon-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-ribbon-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. WHY CHOOSE OUR BRAND MANAGEMENT SERVICE?
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-brand-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .why-brand-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.why-brand-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.why-brand-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.why-brand-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #0066ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Megaphone & Engagement Graphics on Right */
.why-brand-illus-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e0effe 100%);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 20px);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1);
}

.megaphone-shout-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.megaphone-bubble-icon {
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0066ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35);
}

.floating-shout-elements {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.shout-chip-heart {
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.shout-chip-star {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. OUR BRAND MANAGEMENT PROCESS (DARK NAVY CURVED BANNER - 6 STEPS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-process-card-banner {
  background: #060c1d;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(6, 12, 29, 0.96) 65%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, transparent 40%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3.5rem 2.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15);
}

.brand-process-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.brand-process-grid-6 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .brand-process-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .brand-process-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .brand-process-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

.brand-process-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.4rem 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.brand-process-step-card:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.28);
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .brand-process-step-card:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    right: -11px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
}

.brand-step-icon-bubble {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066ff, #00f0ff);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-step-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #38bdf8;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.brand-step-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.brand-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. OUR BRAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES (8 SERVICE CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-services-section {
  padding-block: 4.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.brand-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .brand-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.brand-service-item-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-service-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0066ff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1);
}

.brand-service-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #0066ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-service-item-card:hover .brand-service-icon-wrap {
  background: #0066ff;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.brand-service-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. BRAND SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY BUSINESS (3 TIERS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .brand-solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

.brand-solution-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.brand-solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35);
}

.brand-solution-card.featured-card {
  border: 2px solid #0066ff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -5px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.22);
}

.brand-popular-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.brand-solution-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #0066ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.brand-solution-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.brand-solution-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.brand-solution-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.brand-solution-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.brand-solution-feature-item svg {
  color: #10b981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. WHAT YOU GET (DELIVERABLES STRIP)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-deliverables-strip {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .brand-deliverables-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  }
}

.brand-deliverables-intro-side {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.brand-diamond-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #0066ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.brand-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  max-width: 105px;
}

.brand-badge-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #0066ff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.brand-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. BRAND MANAGEMENT SUCCESS STORIES (4 SPECIFIC CLIENTS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .brand-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .brand-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.brand-story-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35);
}

.brand-story-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 165px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px;
}

.thumb-ukmsci-brand {
  background-color: #1e1b4b;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.4), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85)),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=80');
}

.thumb-zeal-solar-brand {
  background-color: #14532d;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(20, 83, 45, 0.4), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85)),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1509391365360-2e959784a276?auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=80');
}

.thumb-kanishka-brand {
  background-color: #1e3a8a;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.4), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85)),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1469854523086-cc02fe5d8800?auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=80');
}

.thumb-doon-taxi-brand {
  background-color: #713f12;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(113, 63, 18, 0.4), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85)),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449965408869-eaa3f722e40d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=500&q=80');
}

.brand-story-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.brand-client-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.brand-client-cat {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.brand-story-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.brand-story-pill {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. PRE-FOOTER CTA BANNER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-cta-banner-wrap {
  padding-block: 4rem 2rem;
}

.brand-cta-banner {
  background: #060c1d;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(6, 12, 29, 0.96) 75%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 24px);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .brand-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 3.5rem 3.5rem;
  }
}

.brand-cta-text-side {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.brand-cta-target-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #0066ff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.5);
}

.brand-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.brand-cta-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. SEO FAQ ACCORDION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brand-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.brand-faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.brand-faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  display: none;
}

.brand-faq-item.active {
  border-color: #0066ff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.08);
}

.brand-faq-item.active .brand-faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

.brand-faq-item.active .faq-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}