.section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--background);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--foreground);
}

.subTitle {
    background: transparent;
    -webkit-background-clip: unset;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: unset;
    background-clip: unset;
    color: #0072b1;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
}

/* The vertical connecting line (simplified snake for responsiveness) */
.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 40px;
    /* Aligns with circle center */
    width: 4px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.stepItem {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

.stepItem.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ZigZag indent for desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) {

    /* Create the snake effect by alternating margins/padding isn't robust for the straight cards shown. 
       The image creates a visual snake with the connectors, but the cards look aligned. 
       We will keep cards aligned for readability and use the connector styling to suggest the flow.
    */
    .timeline::before {
        background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--secondary) 0%, transparent 100%);
        width: 2px;
        opacity: 0.3;
        left: 49px;
    }
}

/* Circle Number Wrapper */
.numberWrapper {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--background);
    border: 8px solid var(--background);
    /* Gap for connection */
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* The colored ring and number */
.numberCircle {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: inset 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* The connecting curve element */
.connectorCurve {
    display: none;
    /* Hidden on mobile */
}

/* Card Capsule */
.cardCapsule {
    flex: 1;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* Pill shape */
    padding: 1.5rem 3rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cardCapsule:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Colored accent bar on the left of capsule */
.cardCapsule::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 8px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.textContent {
    flex: 1;
}

.label {
    color: #0072b1;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.stepTitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.stepDescription {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.iconCircle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.iconCircle svg {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
}


/* Specific S-Curve Connector Logic to match image better */
/* We will simulate the "snake" by adjusting the timeline line or adding curves between items */
/* For robust responsive design, sticking to a straight cleaner line is safer, but let's try to add the "orange connector" look between circles */

.connector {
    position: absolute;
    left: 48px;
    /* Center of 100px circle approx */
    top: 100px;
    /* Bottom of circle */
    width: 4px;
    height: 3rem;
    /* Gap between items */
    background: var(--primary);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Mobile responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stepItem {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .timeline::before {
        left: 20px;
        top: 20px;
    }

    .numberWrapper {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        border-width: 4px;
    }

    .numberCircle {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .cardCapsule {
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .iconCircle {
        position: absolute;
        top: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .iconCircle svg {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }
}