{"id":2174,"date":"2026-04-29T18:06:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T08:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/?p=2174"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:45:08","slug":"inventory-forecasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/inventory-forecasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Inventory Forecasting Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"535\">Inventory forecasting helps businesses in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/demand-forecasting\/\">predicting future customer demand<\/a> with greater accuracy. It turns historical sales data, market signals, and operational insight into clear stock plans that support growth and stability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"839\">Customer demand shifts quickly, supply chains face frequent disruption, and margins remain tight. Therefore, businesses that rely on inventory forecasting make faster, more confident decisions and avoid costly stock issues. When done well, this approach keeps shelves full without tying up excess cash.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1080\">Rather than guessing future sales, inventory forecasting gives companies a structured way to plan procurement, production, and replenishment. 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class=\"content\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Key Takeaways<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"main-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"list-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\">    <div class=\"circle\"><\/div>    <p><a href=\"#what-is-inventory-forecasting\">Inventory forecasting allows businesses<\/a> to anticipate demand instead of reacting to shortages or excess stock after they occur.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"item\">    <div class=\"circle\"><\/div>    <p><a href=\"#why-forecasting-drives-inventory-decisions\">By aligning stock levels with real demand<\/a>, forecasting reduces overinvestment in inventory and frees cash for growth.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"item\">    <div class=\"circle\"><\/div>    <p><a href=\"#how-inventory-forecasting-works-in-practice\">Effective forecasting combines<\/a> historical data, market insight, and operational limits to guide purchasing and replenishment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"item\">    <div class=\"circle\"><\/div>    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It combines data analysis with market insight to project expected sales volumes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2150\">This is often done with the help of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/inventory-management-system\">end-to-end stock control systems<\/a> that simplifies and automates the processes involved in forecasting inventory levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2360\">Unlike basic replenishment, which reacts to past sales, inventory forecasting looks ahead. It allows companies to plan purchasing and production before demand occurs, which improves control over stock levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2571\">This method considers several variables, including sales history, promotions, seasonality, and economic conditions. The goal is to hold enough inventory to meet demand while avoiding unnecessary holding costs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2820\">Inventory forecasting applies across the supply chain. Manufacturers focus on raw materials and components, while retailers plan finished goods. Even so, the underlying principle remains the same: reduce uncertainty and support informed decisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 27px;\">Why Forecasting Drives Inventory Decisions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3029\">Inventory decisions depend heavily on forecast accuracy. Without reliable projections, businesses respond too late to demand changes and absorb avoidable costs.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"balancing-stock-availability-and-cost\">1. Balancing stock availability and cost<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3409\">Every business faces a trade-off between availability and cost. Holding too much stock increases storage and capital costs, while holding too little risks missed sales.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3627\">Inventory forecasting provides clarity. By predicting and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/inventory-tracking\/\">tracking stock movements<\/a>, businesses can reduce excess stock while maintaining service levels. This balance prevents capital from sitting idle in slow-moving items.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3821\">Accurate forecasts also support better ordering schedules. When teams align deliveries with expected demand, inventory moves faster through the supply chain and improves overall profitability.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reducing-stockouts-and-excess-inventory\">2. Reducing stockouts and excess inventory<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"4045\">Stockouts and overstocking often result from poor forecasting. When demand exceeds expectations, customers leave without buying. Over time, this damages trust and brand loyalty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4047\" data-end=\"4210\">Overestimating demand creates a different problem. Excess stock ties up cash and may require heavy discounting, especially for seasonal or time-sensitive products.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4368\">Inventory forecasting reduces both risks. By using data-driven projections, businesses order with confidence and avoid decisions based on fear or guesswork.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 22px;\">3. Improving cash flow planning<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4553\">Inventory represents a major investment for most companies. As a result, forecasting plays a key role in financial planning and liquidity management.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4740\">When businesses know future stock requirements, finance teams can plan cash outflows more accurately. This predictability frees up capital for growth, marketing, or system improvements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4742\" data-end=\"4917\">Strong forecasting also improves credibility with lenders and suppliers. Consistent alignment between stock and sales signals disciplined management and lowers perceived risk.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-inventory-forecasting-works-in-practice\"><strong>How Inventory Forecasting Works in Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"521\">Inventory forecasting turns historical data into practical stock decisions that support daily operations and long-term planning. While tools may differ, the core logic stays consistent because businesses analyse past sales, identify demand patterns, and align projections with supply constraints.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2tqbt0\" data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"554\">Using historical sales data<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"804\">Historical sales data forms the base of most forecasting models, with records tracked by product, location, channel, and time period. Teams clean and normalise this data to remove distortions from promotions, stock shortages, or supply disruptions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"h8gdf3\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"848\">Identifying demand patterns and trends<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1050\">Once data is prepared, teams analyse baseline demand, long-term trends, seasonality, and random variation. This separation helps businesses respond to true demand drivers rather than short-term noise.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1bifi6q\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1098\">Translating forecasts into stock decisions<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1315\">A demand forecast alone does not define purchasing decisions, as teams must also consider lead times and operational limits. Minimum order quantities, transport capacity, and storage space shape final order volumes.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"using-historical-sales-data\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 27px;\">Key Factors That Influence Forecast Accuracy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Key-Factors-That-Influence-Forecast-Accuracy.webp\" alt=\"Key Factors That Influence Forecast Accuracy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Key-Factors-That-Influence-Forecast-Accuracy.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Key-Factors-That-Influence-Forecast-Accuracy-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Key-Factors-That-Influence-Forecast-Accuracy-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Key-Factors-That-Influence-Forecast-Accuracy-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Key-Factors-That-Influence-Forecast-Accuracy-696x348.webp 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1561\">Forecast accuracy depends on how well a business accounts for internal decisions and external conditions. Understanding these influences helps teams adjust assumptions and reduce error over time.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10r1p33\" data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1596\">Seasonality and market trends<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1769\">Seasonal demand shifts as consumer preferences and economic conditions change. Businesses must monitor market signals alongside historical data to keep forecasts relevant.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"p06o7k\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1805\">Promotions and pricing changes<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1965\">Promotions can rapidly change demand when teams are not aligned. Forecasts should factor in sales lift and post-promotion slowdowns to avoid stock imbalances.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1otdsbp\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2006\">Supplier lead times and constraints<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2177\">Supplier delays and capacity limits can disrupt even accurate demand projections. Sharing forecasts and allowing for lead time variability helps maintain service levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 27px;\">Common Inventory Forecasting Approaches<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2412\">Different products require different forecasting approaches, which is why many businesses apply multiple methods. The right approach improves accuracy without adding unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"s0p63x\" data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2447\">Data-Based forecasting models<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2624\">Data-based models use historical sales and statistical techniques for products with stable demand. Methods such as averages and trend models offer consistency and scalability.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2vzofe\" data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2661\">Qualitative forecasting methods<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2819\">When data is limited, businesses rely on judgement and market insight. Sales input, customer feedback, and competitor analysis guide early demand estimates.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"industry-specific-use-cases\"><strong>Industry-Specific Use Cases for Inventory Forecasting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9371\" data-end=\"9496\">Inventory forecasting looks different across industries. Each sector faces unique demand drivers and operational constraints. Understanding these differences helps businesses tailor their approach.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jw481r\" data-start=\"9571\" data-end=\"9596\">Retail and e-commerce<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9598\" data-end=\"9737\">Retail demand changes quickly due to trends, promotions, and external events. Forecasts must adapt in near real time to avoid missed sales. Short product lifecycles require frequent updates and strong reliance on point-of-sale data.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ieo73n\" data-start=\"9833\" data-end=\"9863\">Manufacturing and assembly<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9865\" data-end=\"9994\">Manufacturers forecast both finished goods and component demand. Errors disrupt production schedules and increase downtime costs. Supplier coordination and lead time planning play a central role in forecast success.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"qtr1qi\" data-start=\"10083\" data-end=\"10104\">Food and beverage<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10106\" data-end=\"10198\">Perishable stock increases risk. Forecasting must balance availability with waste reduction. Weather patterns, local events, and expiry dates all influence demand planning in this sector.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"mguz7l\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"276\"><strong>Guide to Implementing Inventory Forecasting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-scaled.webp\" alt=\"GUide to Implementing Inventory Forecasting\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-300x163.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-1024x556.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-768x417.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-1536x834.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-2048x1112.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-774x420.webp 774w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-150x81.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-696x377.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-1068x580.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-to-Implementing-Inventory-Forecasting-1920x1042.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"508\">Moving from reactive purchasing to proactive inventory forecasting requires a clear and disciplined approach. The list below outlines how businesses can build reliable forecasts that support stock planning and long-term decisions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"lfwgxs\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"547\">1. Define goals and time horizons<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"820\">Start by clarifying what the business wants to achieve, such as reducing excess stock, improving fulfilment, or freeing up cash. Then set clear forecasting horizons so short-term projections guide purchasing while longer forecasts support budgeting and supplier planning.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gskbrj\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"866\">2. Aggregate and cleanse historical data<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1099\">Accurate forecasting depends on clean historical data pulled from sales, warehouse, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/au\/inventory\">smart stock control system<\/a>. Teams should remove anomalies caused by stockouts, disruptions, or one-off events so forecasts reflect true customer demand.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"yasgjd\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1148\">3. Select the appropriate forecasting model<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1360\">Different products require different models based on sales stability and seasonality. Stable items suit simple statistical methods, while seasonal or new products rely more on trend analysis and market insight.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1oqose5\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1421\">4. Integrate market intelligence and external variables<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1654\">Historical data alone is not enough, so forecasts should include upcoming promotions, supplier constraints, and pricing changes. Cross-team input ensures projections reflect real market conditions rather than past performance only.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1x6rn7g\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1692\">5. Monitor, evaluate, and adjust<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1879\">Forecasting works best when businesses review results regularly and compare projections with actual sales. Tracking accuracy helps teams refine assumptions and improve future forecasts.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"z25ld3\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1924\"><strong>Common Pitfalls in Inventory Forecasting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2084\">Even with the right tools, forecasting can fail due to avoidable mistakes. The list below highlights common issues and how businesses can reduce their impact.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10tyvl\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2105\">The silo effect<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2312\">Poor communication between teams often leads to inaccurate forecasts and sudden stockouts. Regular alignment between sales, marketing, finance, and supply teams helps maintain a single, shared demand view.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"y6jypv\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2347\">Ignoring lead time volatility<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2522\">Supplier lead times rarely stay consistent, especially during disruption. Forecasts should allow for delivery variability and include buffer stock to protect service levels.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6s5o49\" data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2545\">Poor data quality<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2707\">When system records do not match physical stock, forecasts become unreliable. Regular cycle counts and scanning processes help maintain accurate inventory data.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"102oo24\" data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2747\">Over-Complicating models too early<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2929\">Advanced analytics can overwhelm teams without strong data foundations. Businesses should start with simple, transparent models and add complexity as forecasting maturity improves.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8qrdk8\" data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2982\"><strong>Advanced Practices Shaping Inventory Forecasting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3140\">Forecasting continues to evolve as technology and data access improve. The approaches below show how leading businesses improve accuracy and responsiveness.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"khfv0v\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3190\">Artificial intelligence and machine learning<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3370\">Machine learning analyses large datasets and identifies complex demand patterns that traditional models miss. Over time, these systems refine forecasts by learning from new data.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ind0oa\" data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3390\">Demand sensing<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3573\">Demand sensing uses near real-time sales and inventory data to adjust short-term forecasts quickly. This allows businesses to respond faster to sudden changes in customer behaviour.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1wvcgsq\" data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3622\">Collaborative planning with supply partners<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3796\">Sharing forecasts and stock data with suppliers improves visibility across the supply chain. This collaboration reduces overreaction and supports more stable replenishment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"a4at7t\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3838\">Probabilistic inventory optimisation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"4017\">Instead of relying on a single demand estimate, probabilistic models forecast a range of outcomes. This helps planners balance risk and service levels when setting safety stock.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\">Choosing the right inventory software<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\">The right software brings these practices together. 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Hashy: Low Stock Warning card (Light Switch W324) -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming\" data-step=\"1\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white hashy-bubble-card\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"hashy-stock-card\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-stock-head\">\r\n                                                <span>Low Stock Warning<\/span>\r\n                                                <svg class=\"hashy-warn-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.43 8.97C6.86 4.66 8.07 2.5 10 2.5s3.14 2.16 5.57 6.47l.3.54c2.02 3.58 3.03 5.37 2.12 6.68-.91 1.31-3.17 1.31-7.69 1.31H9.7c-4.52 0-6.78 0-7.69-1.31-.92-1.31.09-3.1 2.11-6.68l.3-.54zM10 6.04a.62.62 0 0 1 .62.63v4.16a.62.62 0 0 1-1.25 0V6.67a.62.62 0 0 1 .63-.63zm0 8.13a.83.83 0 1 0 0-1.67.83.83 0 0 0 0 1.67z\" fill=\"#BD1E2D\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-stock-divider\"><\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-stock-row\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-stock-thumb\">\r\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/product-lightswitch.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-stock-info\">\r\n                                                    <p class=\"hashy-stock-name\">Light Switch W324<\/p>\r\n                                                    <p class=\"hashy-stock-sku\">LS-2852<\/p>\r\n                                                    <span class=\"hashy-stock-pill hashy-stock-pill-ok\">Last Updated: 2 Seconds Ago<\/span>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-stock-progress\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-stock-bar\"><span style=\"width:20%\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                <span class=\"hashy-stock-pill hashy-stock-pill-low\">92 pcs<\/span>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 2. Projection -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming hashy-msg-narrow\" data-step=\"2\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white\"><span class=\"hashy-text-purple\"><strong>Light Switch W324<\/strong><\/span> is projected to run out in 3 days.<\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 3. PO draft prepared + document card -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming hashy-msg-narrow\" data-step=\"3\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white hashy-bubble-card hashy-bubble-doc\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"hashy-doc-tag\">\r\n                                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 15 15\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M15 7.5A7.5 7.5 0 1 1 0 7.5a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 15 0zm-4.48-2.27a.55.55 0 0 1 0 .8L6.77 9.77a.55.55 0 0 1-.8 0l-1.5-1.5a.55.55 0 0 1 .8-.8l1.1 1.1 3.36-3.34a.55.55 0 0 1 .79 0z\" fill=\"#2FB71C\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                                            <p><span class=\"hashy-text-purple\"><strong>Purchase order<\/strong><\/span> draft prepared<\/p>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        \r\n                                        <div class=\"hashy-doc-card\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-doc-preview\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-doc-head\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"hashy-doc-head-text\">\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-title\">Purchase order<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-num\">Purchase order Number #PO-3162-01<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-doc-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/doc-logo-inventory.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-doc-divider\"><\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-doc-fromto\">\r\n                                                    <div>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-label\">From:<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-co\">TerraCore Materials<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-addr\">789 Enterprise Avenue, Floor 2,<br>Metropolis, Stockholm<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-label\">to:<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-co\">Buildronix Materials<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"hashy-doc-addr\">45 Evergreen Lane, Suite 102,<br>Brookfield, NY, 11234<\/p>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"hashy-doc-attach\">\r\n                                                <span class=\"hashy-doc-pdf-badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 25\" width=\"20\" height=\"25\"><path d=\"M2 0h12l4 5v18a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2z\" fill=\"#E5252A\"\/><path d=\"M14 0v5h4z\" fill=\"#FF5757\"\/><text x=\"4\" y=\"22\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\" font-size=\"6\" fill=\"#fff\">PDF<\/text><\/svg>\r\n                                                <\/span>\r\n                                                <div class=\"hashy-doc-attach-meta\">\r\n                                                    <p class=\"hashy-doc-file\">Purchase order [21\/04\/2026].pdf<\/p>\r\n                                                    <p class=\"hashy-doc-size\">1MB, PDF File<\/p>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <span class=\"hashy-doc-cta\">View Document<\/span>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 4. User question (right) -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-outgoing\" data-step=\"4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-purple\">Is the quantity <strong>already optimized?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar hashy-msg-avatar-bordered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hannah.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 5. Hashy answer -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming hashy-msg-narrow\" data-step=\"5\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white\">Yes, based on <span class=\"hashy-text-purple\"><strong>demand trend &amp; lead time.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 6. User approval (right) -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-outgoing\" data-step=\"6\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-purple\">Approved. Please<strong> inform the supplier.<\/strong><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar hashy-msg-avatar-bordered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hannah.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <!-- 7. RFQ confirmation -->\r\n                                <div class=\"hashy-msg is-incoming hashy-msg-narrow\" data-step=\"7\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hashy-msg-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/assets\/images\/hashy-ai-banner\/figma\/avatar-hashy.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"hashy-bubble hashy-bubble-white\">\r\n                                        <span class=\"hashy-inline-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M16.5 9A7.5 7.5 0 1 1 1.5 9a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 15 0zm-4.48-2.27a.55.55 0 0 1 0 .8L8.27 11.27a.55.55 0 0 1-.8 0l-1.5-1.5a.55.55 0 0 1 .8-.8l1.1 1.1 3.4-3.34a.55.55 0 0 1 .76 0z\" fill=\"#2FB71C\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        Request for Quotation is <span class=\"hashy-text-purple\"><strong>sent to 15 vendors.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div><\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        \/* ============================================================\r\n         * Hashy banner \u2014 Figma 5181:2678 (1440 \u00d7 508). 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The\r\n           transform: scale() shrinks it proportionally to fit the\r\n           container while preserving every pixel-level token.\r\n           tan(atan2(y, x)) is the standard CSS trig trick to turn the\r\n           length ratio (100cqw \/ 1440px) into a unitless number that\r\n           scale() will accept. *\/\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            top: 0 !important; left: 0 !important;\r\n            width: 1440px !important;\r\n            height: 508px !important;\r\n            transform-origin: top left !important;\r\n            transform: scale(tan(atan2(100cqw, 1440px))) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        \/* Fallback for browsers without CSS Trig support (pre-2023): the\r\n           stage simply renders left-aligned at design size with overflow\r\n           clipped, which is still readable. *\/\r\n        @supports not (transform: scale(tan(atan2(1px, 1px)))) {\r\n            .hashy-banner-stage { transform: none !important; }\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage * { box-sizing: border-box !important; }\r\n        \/* Defensive overrides \u2014 Hashmicro WP theme rules like\r\n           `.tagdiv-type img { margin-bottom: 21px }` (specificity 0,1,1)\r\n           push our avatars \/ mascot \/ logo out of alignment. Selectors\r\n           below repeat the wrapper class so specificity is (0,2,1) and\r\n           wins regardless of theme load order. *\/\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap img,\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage.hashy-banner-stage img {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            padding: 0 !important;\r\n            border: 0 !important;\r\n            max-width: none !important;\r\n            background: transparent !important;\r\n            vertical-align: middle !important;\r\n            box-shadow: none !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap p,\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h1, .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h2,\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h3, .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h4,\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h5, .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap h6 {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            padding: 0 !important;\r\n            text-indent: 0 !important;\r\n            background: transparent !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap a { text-decoration: none !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Background layers \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-bg {\r\n            position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important;\r\n            border-radius: 16px !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            pointer-events: none !important;\r\n            z-index: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-bg-fill { position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important; background: #111 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-bg-stars {\r\n            position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;\r\n            object-fit: cover !important;\r\n            mix-blend-mode: screen !important;\r\n            opacity: .56 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-bg-light {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            inset: -6px 0 auto 0 !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n            height: calc(100% + 12px) !important;\r\n            object-fit: cover !important;\r\n            mix-blend-mode: plus-lighter !important;\r\n            opacity: .54 !important;\r\n            filter: blur(16px) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-bg-glow {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            left: calc(50% - 480px) !important;\r\n            bottom: -110px !important;\r\n            width: 961px !important;\r\n            height: 222px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            background: radial-gradient(ellipse 480px 111px at center, rgba(160,102,242,1) 0%, rgba(77,77,77,0) 100%) !important;\r\n            filter: blur(80px) !important;\r\n            opacity: .8 !important;\r\n            pointer-events: none !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Sparkle decorations (Figma px positions) \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-deco {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            pointer-events: none !important;\r\n            z-index: 1 !important;\r\n            animation: hashyDecoFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-deco svg { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; display: block !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-deco-1 { left: 334px !important; top: 399px !important; width: 121px !important; height: 35px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-deco-2 { left: 615px !important; top: 72px !important;  width: 121px !important; height: 35px !important; animation-delay: 1.3s !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-deco-3 { right: 50.57px !important; top: -6px !important; width: 35px !important;  height: 95px !important; animation-delay: 2.4s !important; }\r\n        @keyframes hashyDecoFloat {\r\n            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0)    scale(1);    opacity: .9; }\r\n            50%      { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); opacity: 1;  }\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Inner row \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-inner {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            z-index: 2 !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            gap: 48px !important;\r\n            padding: 64px 70px !important;\r\n            height: 100% !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Left column \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-left {\r\n            flex: 0 0 auto !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            gap: 32px !important;             \/* logo\u2192text tightened from 64 *\/\r\n            max-width: 660px !important;      \/* fits the longer Accounting copy on 3 lines *\/\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-logo {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            height: 31.28px !important;\r\n            width: auto !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-text-block {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            gap: 32px !important;             \/* text\u2192button tightened from 56,\r\n                                                 brings CTA up + farther from\r\n                                                 banner bottom edge *\/\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-title {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 46px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.25 !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            letter-spacing: -0.005em !important;\r\n            max-width: 660px !important;      \/* match left-column widening *\/\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage .hashy-fg-grad {\r\n            display: inline-block !important;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(65deg, #8839E7 0%, #E391F4 74%, #8839E7 100%) !important;\r\n            -webkit-background-clip: text !important;\r\n            background-clip: text !important;\r\n            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;\r\n            color: transparent !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* CTA \u2014 bumped up from Figma (14\u00d748 \/ 20px) so it stays visually\r\n           prominent after the stage scale-down (~0.44\u00d7 at 628 container).\r\n           Now: padding 22\u00d772, font 30, gap 14, sparkle 28. *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-cta {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            gap: 14px !important;\r\n            padding: 22px 72px !important;\r\n            background:\r\n                linear-gradient(#8839E7, #8839E7) padding-box,\r\n                linear-gradient(129deg, #fff 5%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 28%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 72%, #fff 94%) border-box !important;\r\n            border: 3px solid transparent !important;\r\n            border-radius: 99px !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 30px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            text-decoration: none !important;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(136, 57, 231, .45) !important;\r\n            transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, filter .25s ease !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-cta:hover {\r\n            transform: translateY(-2px) !important;\r\n            filter: brightness(1.08) !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            text-decoration: none !important;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(136, 57, 231, .6) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-cta-spark { display: inline-flex !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-cta-spark svg { display: block !important; width: 28px !important; height: 29px !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Right column (mascot + chat) \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-right {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            flex: 0 0 auto !important;\r\n            width: 562px !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            padding-bottom: 24px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap img.hashy-card-mascot,\r\n        .hashy-banner-stage.hashy-banner-stage img.hashy-card-mascot,\r\n        .hashy-card-mascot {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            width: 128px !important;\r\n            height: 194.4px !important;\r\n            margin: 0 0 -28px !important;        \/* overlap chat-window by 28px *\/\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            z-index: 1 !important;               \/* sits BEHIND chat window so the\r\n                                         bottom edge is hidden, giving\r\n                                         the peek-from-behind effect *\/\r\n            animation: hashyMascotBounce 3.5s ease-in-out infinite !important;\r\n            filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45)) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        @keyframes hashyMascotBounce {\r\n            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0)    rotate(-2deg); }\r\n            50%      { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate( 2deg); }\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-window {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            z-index: 2 !important;               \/* on top of mascot so the bottom\r\n                                         edge of the mascot is hidden\r\n                                         behind it (peek-through effect) *\/\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n            height: 278px !important;\r\n            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24) !important;\r\n            border-radius: 12px !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 20px !important;\r\n            padding: 0 0 10px !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            box-shadow:\r\n                0 0 24px rgba(255,255,255,0.08),\r\n                0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;\r\n            backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;\r\n            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-window::before {\r\n            content: \"\" !important;\r\n            position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important;\r\n            border-radius: inherit !important;\r\n            padding: 3px !important;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(134deg, #fff 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 26%, rgba(255,255,255,0.16) 77%, #fff 100%) !important;\r\n            -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0) !important;\r\n            -webkit-mask-composite: xor !important;\r\n                    mask-composite: exclude !important;\r\n            pointer-events: none !important;\r\n            z-index: 3 !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* Chat header \u2014 increased top\/bottom padding (10\u219216) to keep\r\n           the avatar visibly clear of the dark header edges. *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-header {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            padding: 16px 20px !important;\r\n            background: #111 !important;\r\n            border-radius: 13.474px 13.474px 0 0 !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            z-index: 1 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-id {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 11px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-avatar {\r\n            width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-avatar img {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            object-fit: cover !important;\r\n        }\r\n        \/* Two-line meta block \u2014 height locked to avatar so flex-center\r\n           on the parent aligns avatar mid-Y with text mid-Y exactly. *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-meta {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            height: 40px !important;\r\n            text-align: left !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.15 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-name {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 17px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            text-align: left !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-role {\r\n            margin: 2px 0 0 !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            font-weight: 400 !important;\r\n            font-size: 11.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            text-align: left !important;\r\n            opacity: .85 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-dots { display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 8px !important; padding: 0 4px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-dots span { width: 10.12px !important; height: 10.12px !important; border-radius: 50% !important; background: #d9d9d9 !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* Chat body \/ stream *\/\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-body { position: relative !important; flex: 1 1 auto !important; min-height: 0 !important; overflow: hidden !important; }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-stream {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 20px !important;\r\n            will-change: transform !important;\r\n            transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-stream.no-transition,\r\n        .hashy-card-chat-stream.no-transition .hashy-msg { transition: none !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* Message rows \u2014 softened easing + longer transitions for a calmer\r\n           reveal cadence. Bubble drops in from -10px with fade. *\/\r\n        .hashy-msg {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-end !important;\r\n            gap: 18px !important;\r\n            padding: 0 28px !important;\r\n            opacity: 0 !important;\r\n            transform: translateY(-10px) !important;\r\n            transition: opacity .55s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.32,1),\r\n                        transform .65s cubic-bezier(.18,.86,.34,1.04) !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-msg.is-revealed { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translateY(0) !important; }\r\n        .hashy-msg.is-incoming { justify-content: flex-start !important; }\r\n        .hashy-msg.is-outgoing { justify-content: flex-end !important; padding: 0 28px 0 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-msg.hashy-msg-narrow { padding: 0 24px !important; }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-msg-avatar {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            object-fit: cover !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-msg-avatar-bordered {\r\n            border: 1.82px solid #fff !important;\r\n            background: #8839E7 !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* Bubbles *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            padding: 10px 14px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 5px !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 14.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.18) !important;\r\n            max-width: 320px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-bubble strong { font-weight: 700 !important; }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-bubble-white { background: #fff !important; color: #353535 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-white::before {\r\n            content: \"\" !important;\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            left: -7px !important; top: 0 !important;\r\n            width: 0 !important; height: 0 !important;\r\n            border-style: solid !important;\r\n            border-width: 0 17px 16px 0 !important;\r\n            border-color: transparent #fff transparent transparent !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-text-purple { color: #8839E7 !important; font-weight: 800 !important; }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-bubble-purple { background: #8839E7 !important; color: #fff !important; }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-purple::after {\r\n            content: \"\" !important;\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            right: -7px !important; top: 0 !important;\r\n            width: 0 !important; height: 0 !important;\r\n            border-style: solid !important;\r\n            border-width: 0 0 16px 17px !important;\r\n            border-color: transparent transparent #8839E7 transparent !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-wide { width: 380px !important; max-width: 100% !important; }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-bubble-typing {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            gap: 4px !important;\r\n            padding: 9px 14px !important;\r\n            min-width: 50px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-typing .hashy-dot {\r\n            width: 6px !important; height: 6px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n            opacity: .9 !important;\r\n            animation: hashyDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite !important;\r\n        }\r\n        \/* White bubble typing dots \u2014 purple to be visible on white bg *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble-white.hashy-bubble-typing .hashy-dot {\r\n            background: #8839E7 !important;\r\n            opacity: .55 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-typing .hashy-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .18s !important; }\r\n        .hashy-bubble-typing .hashy-dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .36s !important; }\r\n        @keyframes hashyDot {\r\n            0%, 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(0);   opacity: .55; }\r\n            30%           { transform: translateY(-4px); opacity: 1;   }\r\n        }\r\n        \/* Typing rows are dynamically injected by JS before each real\r\n           message; remove them from the natural flow when fading out\r\n           (gives the impression the bubble morphs into the real text).\r\n           Center-align so the small typing bubble sits vertically\r\n           against the avatar instead of dropping to flex-end. *\/\r\n        .hashy-typing-row {\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .45s ease, max-height .45s ease !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-typing-row.is-fading {\r\n            opacity: 0 !important;\r\n            transform: translateY(-4px) !important;\r\n            max-height: 0 !important;\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-bubble-card { padding: 10px !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* Sales: Bright Technology contact card *\/\r\n        .hashy-contact-card { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; gap: 5px !important; width: 256px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-contact-row {\r\n            display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 8px !important;\r\n            border-bottom: 0.5px solid #d9d9d9 !important;\r\n            padding-bottom: 12px !important;\r\n            height: 57px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-logo {\r\n            width: 45px !important; height: 45px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n            display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-logo img { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover !important; }\r\n        .hashy-contact-meta {\r\n            flex: 1 1 auto !important;\r\n            min-width: 0 !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-name {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 14px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            line-height: 20px !important;\r\n            white-space: nowrap !important; overflow: hidden !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-email {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-weight: 400 !important;\r\n            font-size: 12px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            line-height: 20px !important;\r\n            white-space: nowrap !important; overflow: hidden !important; text-overflow: ellipsis !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-cog {\r\n            width: 16px !important; height: 16px !important;\r\n            display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-actions { display: flex !important; gap: 8px !important; padding-top: 6px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-contact-actions span {\r\n            flex: 1 1 0 !important;\r\n            min-width: 0 !important;\r\n            height: 28px !important;\r\n            background: #f6f6f6 !important;\r\n            border-radius: 4px !important;\r\n            display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-contact-actions svg { display: block !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* Inventory: Low Stock card \u2014 Figma 5311:1473 (171px content) *\/\r\n        .hashy-stock-card {\r\n            display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n            width: 171px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-head {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            gap: 11px !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 14px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-warn-icon { flex-shrink: 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-divider { height: 0.5px !important; background: #d9d9d9 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-row {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            gap: 10px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-thumb {\r\n            width: 42px !important; height: 42px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 3px !important;\r\n            border: 0.8px solid #ddd !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-thumb img { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: contain !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-info { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; gap: 3px !important; width: 119px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-name {\r\n            margin: 0 !important; font-weight: 500 !important; font-size: 12.5px !important; color: #353535 !important; line-height: 1.25 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-sku {\r\n            margin: 0 !important; font-weight: 500 !important; font-size: 8px !important; color: #353535 !important; line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-progress {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-bar {\r\n            flex: 1 1 auto !important;\r\n            min-width: 0 !important;\r\n            height: 7px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 24px !important;\r\n            background: rgba(196, 196, 196, .24) !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-bar span {\r\n            display: block !important;\r\n            height: 100% !important;\r\n            background: #BD1E2D !important;\r\n            border-radius: 24px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-pill {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important;\r\n            padding: 2px 4px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 2px !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 6px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            white-space: nowrap !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-stock-pill-ok { background: #DDFCD4 !important; color: #1A8707 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-stock-pill-low {\r\n            background: #FFEBEB !important;\r\n            color: #90191C !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 7px !important;\r\n            padding: 1px 4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .hashy-check { vertical-align: -3px !important; margin-left: 3px !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-inline-icon { display: inline-flex !important; vertical-align: -3px !important; margin-right: 4px !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Document card (Quotation\/Purchase order) \u2014 Figma 5298:2969\r\n           Sales \/ 5298:3099 Inventory. Bubble widened to 380px and\r\n           internal paddings\/gaps tightened so the full preview + From\/To\r\n           + attachment + CTA fit inside the 278px chat viewport\r\n           without the View Document button getting clipped. \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble-doc {\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: stretch !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n            width: 380px !important;\r\n            padding: 9px 12px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-tag {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-tag p,\r\n        .hashy-doc-tag-text {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 13.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.35 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-card {\r\n            background: #FAFAFA !important;\r\n            border-radius: 2.6px !important;\r\n            padding: 6px !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 5px !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-preview {\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n            border: 0.7px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1) !important;\r\n            border-radius: 4.8px 4.8px 0 0 !important;\r\n            padding: 5px 6px !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 2.5px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-head {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            gap: 6px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-head-text { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; }\r\n        .hashy-doc-title {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10.9px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-num {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 5.4px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            opacity: .5 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-logo {\r\n            width: 20px !important;\r\n            height: 17px !important;\r\n            object-fit: contain !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-divider {\r\n            height: 0.7px !important;\r\n            background: rgba(0,0,0,.1) !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-fromto {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-fromto > div {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-label {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 400 !important;\r\n            font-size: 5.4px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            opacity: .5 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-co {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n            font-size: 5.4px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #2C2C2C !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-addr {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 5.4px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #2C2C2C !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-attach {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 6px !important;\r\n            padding: 0 2px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-pdf-badge {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-pdf-badge svg { display: block !important; width: 20px !important; height: 25px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-doc-attach-meta { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; min-width: 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-doc-file {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            white-space: nowrap !important;\r\n            overflow: hidden !important;\r\n            text-overflow: ellipsis !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-size {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #ABAAAA !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-doc-cta {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            background: #8839E7 !important;\r\n            color: #fff !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            padding: 5px 8px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 3.4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Accounting: XLSX Financial Report card \u2014 Figma 5316:1700 \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble-xlsx {\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: stretch !important;\r\n            gap: 8px !important;\r\n            width: 280px !important;\r\n            padding: 10px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-row {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 10px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-icon {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-icon svg { display: block !important; width: 24px !important; height: 28px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-meta { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; min-width: 0 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-name {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n            font-size: 13px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.3 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-size {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n            color: #888 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-actions { display: flex !important; gap: 8px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-xlsx-actions span {\r\n            flex: 1 1 0 !important;\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            background: #F1F1F1 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 12px !important;\r\n            padding: 6px 10px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 HR: Attendance Report card \u2014 Figma 5287:1171 \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        .hashy-bubble-attendance {\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: stretch !important;\r\n            gap: 10px !important;\r\n            width: 270px !important;\r\n            padding: 10px 12px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-head {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: space-between !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-title {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n            font-size: 13px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-month {\r\n            display: inline-flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 4px !important;\r\n            background: #F1F1F1 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 10px !important;\r\n            padding: 3px 8px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 4px !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-month svg { display: inline-block !important; }\r\n        .hashy-att-body {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            gap: 12px !important;\r\n            padding: 4px 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut {\r\n            position: relative !important;\r\n            width: 80px !important;\r\n            height: 80px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n            background: conic-gradient(\r\n                #8839E7 0deg 315deg,        \/* 21\/24 = 87.5% = 315deg \u2014 Present *\/\r\n                #FEA110 315deg 345deg,      \/* 2\/24  = 8.3%  = 30deg  \u2014 Annual Leave *\/\r\n                #BD1E2D 345deg 360deg       \/* 1\/24  = 4.2%  = 15deg  \u2014 Sick Leave *\/\r\n            ) !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut::before {\r\n            content: \"\" !important;\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            inset: 12px !important;\r\n            background: #fff !important;\r\n            border-radius: 50% !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut-center {\r\n            position: absolute !important;\r\n            inset: 0 !important;\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            align-items: center !important;\r\n            justify-content: center !important;\r\n            text-align: center !important;\r\n            z-index: 1 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut-num {\r\n            margin: 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 700 !important;\r\n            font-size: 18px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1 !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-donut-label {\r\n            margin: 1px 0 0 !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n            font-size: 7.5px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.2 !important;\r\n            color: #888 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-legend {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            flex-direction: column !important;\r\n            gap: 6px !important;\r\n            font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n            font-size: 10.5px !important;\r\n            color: #353535 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-legend > div {\r\n            display: flex !important;\r\n            align-items: flex-start !important;\r\n            gap: 6px !important;\r\n            line-height: 1.25 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-legend strong { font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 11px !important; }\r\n        .hashy-att-dot {\r\n            width: 10px !important; height: 10px !important;\r\n            border-radius: 2px !important;\r\n            margin-top: 2px !important;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .hashy-att-dot-1 { background: #8839E7 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-att-dot-2 { background: #FEA110 !important; }\r\n        .hashy-att-dot-3 { background: #BD1E2D !important; }\r\n\r\n        \/* \u2500\u2500 Mobile (< 480px container): unscale + stack vertically.\r\n           Layout order: text on TOP, chat card on BOTTOM. Text\/button\r\n           rendered center-aligned. Above 480 the desktop side-by-side\r\n           layout stays \u2014 it just scales down via transform. \u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n        @container hashybnr (max-width: 479.99px) {\r\n            .hashy-banner-frame {\r\n                aspect-ratio: auto !important;\r\n                border-radius: 14px !important;\r\n            }\r\n            .hashy-banner-stage {\r\n                position: static !important;\r\n                width: 100% !important;\r\n                height: auto !important;\r\n                transform: none !important;\r\n            }\r\n            .hashy-card-deco-1, .hashy-card-deco-2 { display: none !important; }\r\n            .hashy-card-deco-3 { right: 12px !important; top: 0 !important; width: 24px !important; height: 70px !important; }\r\n            .hashy-card-bg-glow { left: 50% !important; transform: translateX(-50%) !important; width: 90% !important; }\r\n\r\n            .hashy-card-inner {\r\n                flex-direction: column !important;        \/* text first, card second *\/\r\n                align-items: center !important;\r\n                text-align: center !important;\r\n                gap: 28px !important;\r\n                padding: 32px 22px !important;\r\n                height: auto !important;\r\n            }\r\n            .hashy-card-left {\r\n                width: 100% !important;\r\n                max-width: 460px !important;\r\n                gap: 24px !important;\r\n                align-items: center !important;           \/* center logo, title, CTA *\/\r\n                text-align: center !important;\r\n            }\r\n            .hashy-card-logo { height: 24px !important; }\r\n            .hashy-card-text-block {\r\n                gap: 20px !important;\r\n                align-items: center !important;\r\n                text-align: center !important;\r\n                width: 100% !important;\r\n            }\r\n            .hashy-card-title { font-size: 22px !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; text-align: center !important; }\r\n            .hashy-card-cta { font-size: 15px !important; padding: 11px 28px !important; align-self: center !important; }\r\n            .hashy-card-cta-spark svg { width: 16px !important; height: 17px !important; }\r\n\r\n            .hashy-card-right {\r\n                width: 100% !important;\r\n                max-width: 420px !important;\r\n                padding-bottom: 0 !important;\r\n                text-align: left !important;     \/* reset center inheritance\r\n                                                    so chat content stays\r\n                                                    left-aligned on mobile *\/\r\n            }\r\n            .hashy-card-chat-meta,\r\n            .hashy-card-chat-name,\r\n            .hashy-card-chat-role,\r\n            .hashy-bubble,\r\n            .hashy-stock-card,\r\n            .hashy-contact-card,\r\n            .hashy-doc-card { text-align: left !important; }\r\n            .hashy-banner-wrap.hashy-banner-wrap img.hashy-card-mascot,\r\n            .hashy-banner-stage.hashy-banner-stage img.hashy-card-mascot,\r\n            .hashy-card-mascot { width: 96px !important; 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