/* ============================================================
   VELIX CONSULTING — Core Stylesheet
   Premium enterprise AI consulting website
   Author: Velix Design System
   Contents:
     1.  Design Tokens (CSS Variables)
     2.  Reset & Base
     3.  Typography
     4.  Layout Utilities
     5.  Buttons
     6.  Loading Screen
     7.  Scroll Progress
     8.  Navigation / Mega Menu / Mobile Menu
     9.  Search Overlay
     10. Hero
     11. Sections & Headings
     12. Cards (feature, service, stat, talent, pricing)
     13. Logo Carousel
     14. Process Timeline
     15. Testimonials Slider
     16. Industries Grid
     17. Tech Stack
     18. Blog Cards
     19. FAQ Accordion
     20. Case Studies
     21. Newsletter / CTA
     22. Contact & Forms
     23. Footer
     24. Floating Buttons / Back to Top
     25. Cookie Banner
     26. Page Hero (inner pages)
     27. Utility / Misc
     28. Responsive
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --blue-50:  #eef4ff;
  --blue-100: #dbe7ff;
  --blue-200: #bcd1ff;
  --blue-300: #8fb2ff;
  --blue-400: #5c87fb;
  --blue-500: #3b63f0;   /* primary */
  --blue-600: #2c48d6;
  --blue-700: #2439ad;
  --blue-800: #22348a;
  --blue-900: #1f2f6e;

  --cyan-400: #22d3ee;
  --violet-500: #7c5cfc;
  --violet-600: #6a3ff0;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --ink-50:  #f7f9fc;
  --ink-100: #eef2f8;
  --ink-200: #e2e8f2;
  --ink-300: #cbd5e6;
  --ink-400: #94a3bb;
  --ink-500: #64748b;
  --ink-600: #475467;
  --ink-700: #334155;
  --ink-800: #1d2939;
  --ink-900: #0f172a;

  /* Semantic */
  --bg: var(--white);
  --bg-soft: var(--ink-50);
  --bg-tint: var(--blue-50);
  --text: var(--ink-800);
  --text-muted: var(--ink-500);
  --heading: var(--ink-900);
  --border: var(--ink-200);
  --primary: var(--blue-500);
  --primary-dark: var(--blue-700);
  --success: #10b981;
  --danger: #ef4444;
  --warning: #f59e0b;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b63f0 0%, #6a3ff0 100%);
  --grad-accent:  linear-gradient(135deg, #22d3ee 0%, #3b63f0 55%, #7c5cfc 100%);
  --grad-soft:    linear-gradient(160deg, #eef4ff 0%, #f7f9fc 100%);
  --grad-text:    linear-gradient(100deg, #2c48d6 0%, #6a3ff0 60%, #22d3ee 120%);
  --grad-dark:    linear-gradient(150deg, #101b3d 0%, #1a2456 55%, #0f172a 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r-md: 14px;
  --r-lg: 22px;
  --r-xl: 30px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(16,24,40,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px -12px rgba(31,47,110,.22);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px -18px rgba(31,47,110,.28);
  --shadow-glow: 0 20px 60px -20px rgba(59,99,240,.55);

  /* Spacing / layout */
  --container: 1200px;
  --container-wide: 1320px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 48px);
  --section-y: clamp(64px, 9vw, 130px);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --dur: .5s;

  --nav-h: 76px;
}

/* ============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img,svg,video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul,ol { list-style: none; }
button,input,textarea,select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--blue-300); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }
::selection { background: var(--blue-200); color: var(--ink-900); }

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ink-50); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--ink-300); border-radius: 10px; border: 3px solid var(--ink-50); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--blue-400); }

/* ============================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4.1rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
p  { color: var(--text-muted); }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.28rem); color: var(--ink-600); line-height: 1.7; }
.text-gradient {
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}
strong { color: var(--ink-800); font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================================
   4. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container { width: min(100% - (var(--gutter) * 2), var(--container)); margin-inline: auto; }
.container-wide { width: min(100% - (var(--gutter) * 2), var(--container-wide)); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); position: relative; }
.section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.section--tint { background: var(--grad-soft); }
.section--dark { background: var(--grad-dark); color: #cbd5e6; }
.section--dark h1,.section--dark h2,.section--dark h3,.section--dark h4 { color: #fff; }
.grid { display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
.flex { display: flex; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-sm { gap: 12px; } .gap-md { gap: 24px; } .gap-lg { gap: 48px; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-inline: auto; }
.mt-1{margin-top:8px}.mt-2{margin-top:16px}.mt-3{margin-top:24px}.mt-4{margin-top:40px}
.maxw-620 { max-width: 620px; } .maxw-760 { max-width: 760px; }
.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   5. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  --bx: 26px; --by: 15px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: var(--by) var(--bx);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .96rem; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s;
  will-change: transform;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn i { font-size: .9em; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover i.fa-arrow-right { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -16px rgba(59,99,240,.65); }
.btn-primary::after { /* shine sweep */
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%); transition: transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(120%); }
.btn-ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--ink-800); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn-ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--blue-300); color: var(--blue-600); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color:#fff; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.btn-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.24); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-lg { --bx: 34px; --by: 18px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; }
/* Ripple */
.ripple { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; transform: scale(0); background: rgba(255,255,255,.5); pointer-events: none; animation: ripple .6s var(--ease-out); }

/* ============================================================
   6. LOADING SCREEN
   ============================================================ */
#loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--grad-dark);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), visibility .6s;
}
#loader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-inner { display: grid; place-items: center; gap: 22px; }
.loader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.8rem; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.02em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.loader-logo .dot { width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--cyan-400); }
.loader-ring {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-top-color: var(--cyan-400); border-right-color: var(--blue-400);
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}
.loader-bar { width: 200px; height: 4px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); overflow: hidden; }
.loader-bar span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 40%; background: var(--grad-accent); border-radius: 4px; animation: loadbar 1.4s var(--ease) infinite; }

/* ============================================================
   7. SCROLL PROGRESS
   ============================================================ */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: var(--grad-accent); z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59,99,240,.6);
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* ============================================================
   8. NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), height .35s var(--ease);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,232,242,.6);
}
.nav.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); height: 66px; }
.nav-inner { width: min(100% - (var(--gutter) * 2), var(--container-wide)); margin-inline: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.32rem; color: var(--heading); letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-primary);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-size: 1.15rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-mark::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent 60%); }
.brand span.sub { color: var(--primary); }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav-links > li { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 15px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--ink-700);
  transition: color .25s, background .25s;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--blue-600); background: var(--blue-50); }
.nav-link i.caret { font-size: .7rem; transition: transform .3s; }
.has-mega:hover .nav-link i.caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.icon-btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink-600); border: 1px solid var(--border); background: #fff;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.icon-btn:hover { color: var(--blue-600); border-color: var(--blue-300); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* Mega menu */
.mega {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  width: 640px; max-width: 90vw;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 22px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 22px;
}
.has-mega:hover .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.mega::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-14px; left:0; right:0; height:14px; } /* hover bridge */
.mega-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 12px; border-radius: var(--r-md); transition: background .25s; }
.mega-item:hover { background: var(--blue-50); }
.mega-ico { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; }
.mega-item:nth-child(3n+2) .mega-ico { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#22d3ee,#3b63f0); }
.mega-item:nth-child(3n) .mega-ico { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#7c5cfc,#6a3ff0); }
.mega-item h5 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.mega-item p { font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background:#fff; position: relative; }
.hamburger span { position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; height: 2.4px; background: var(--ink-800); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s; }
.hamburger span:nth-child(1){ top: 15px; } .hamburger span:nth-child(2){ top: 22px; } .hamburger span:nth-child(3){ top: 29px; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1){ transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3){ transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(400px, 88vw); z-index: 1002;
  background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 26px 24px; overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(15,23,42,.45); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); z-index: 1001; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .35s; }
.mobile-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.mobile-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.mobile-nav a { padding: 14px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-md); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-800); font-size: 1.05rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; transition: background .2s; }
.mobile-nav a:hover, .mobile-nav a.active { background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-600); }
.mobile-cta { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 22px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.mobile-contact { margin-top: 18px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.mobile-contact a { color: var(--blue-600); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   9. SEARCH OVERLAY
   ============================================================ */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1003; background: rgba(15,23,42,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: grid; place-items: start center; padding-top: 16vh;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.search-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.search-box { width: min(640px, 90vw); background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 10px; transform: translateY(-16px); transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out); }
.search-overlay.open .search-box { transform: translateY(0); }
.search-box input { width: 100%; border: none; padding: 20px 22px; font-size: 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--r-md); background: transparent; }
.search-box input:focus { outline: none; }
.search-hint { padding: 6px 22px 16px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-muted); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 4px; }
.search-hint b { color: var(--blue-600); }

/* ============================================================
   10. HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero { position: relative; padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(40px,7vw,90px)); padding-bottom: clamp(60px,8vw,110px); overflow: hidden; }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; background: var(--grad-soft); }
#neural-canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; opacity: .9; }
.hero-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); opacity: .5; z-index: -1; animation: float 12s var(--ease) infinite; }
.orb-1 { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,99,240,.5), transparent 70%); top: -120px; right: -80px; }
.orb-2 { width: 360px; height: 360px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,92,252,.4), transparent 70%); bottom: -100px; left: -60px; animation-delay: -4s; }
.orb-3 { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,211,238,.35), transparent 70%); top: 40%; left: 45%; animation-delay: -8s; }

.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: center; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-700); letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-eyebrow .pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--success); position: relative; }
.hero-eyebrow .pulse::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; background: var(--success); animation: ping 1.8s var(--ease) infinite; }
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero .lead { max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 26px; }
.hero-trust .avatars { display: flex; }
.hero-trust .avatars img { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 3px solid #fff; object-fit: cover; margin-left: -14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.hero-trust .avatars img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.hero-trust .trust-text { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.hero-trust .trust-text b { color: var(--heading); display: block; }
.hero-trust .stars { color: #f5b301; letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* Hero visual */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-card-main { border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: relative; }
.hero-card-main img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3.4; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-card-main::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(15,23,42,.35)); }
.hero-float {
  position: absolute; background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); border-radius: var(--r-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 14px 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; animation: float 6s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.hero-float .fico { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; color:#fff; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hero-float small { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .74rem; display: block; }
.hero-float b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--heading); }
.hf-1 { top: 18px; left: -34px; } .hf-1 .fico { background: var(--grad-primary); }
.hf-2 { bottom: 70px; right: -30px; animation-delay: -2s; } .hf-2 .fico { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#10b981,#22d3ee); }
.hf-3 { bottom: -22px; left: 30px; animation-delay: -4s; } .hf-3 .fico { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#7c5cfc,#6a3ff0); }

/* ============================================================
   11. SECTIONS & HEADINGS
   ============================================================ */
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto clamp(40px,6vw,64px); text-align: center; }
.section-head.left { margin-inline: 0; text-align: left; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-600); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content:''; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--grad-primary); border-radius: 2px; }
.section-head.left .eyebrow::before, .eyebrow.no-line::before { display: none; }
.section-head p { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1.08rem; }

/* ============================================================
   12. CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--blue-200); }
.card-ico {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 22px; background: var(--grad-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover .card-ico { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.card:nth-child(3n+2) .card-ico { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#22d3ee,#3b63f0); }
.card:nth-child(3n) .card-ico { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#7c5cfc,#6a3ff0); }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.28rem; }
.card p { font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.card .card-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-600); font-size: .92rem; }
.card .card-link i { transition: transform .3s; }
.card:hover .card-link i { transform: translateX(5px); }
.card::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:4px; background: var(--grad-accent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.feature-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.feature-list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--ink-600); }
.feature-list li i { color: var(--success); margin-top: 4px; font-size: .85rem; }

/* Stat cards */
.stat-card { text-align: center; padding: 34px 22px; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.4rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat-label { margin-top: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-700); }
.stat-card p { font-size: .86rem; margin-top: 6px; }

/* Talent cards */
.talent-card { text-align: center; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.talent-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1/1; overflow: hidden; }
.talent-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.talent-card:hover .talent-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.talent-media .badge { position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; background: rgba(16,185,129,.95); color:#fff; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }
.talent-body { padding: 22px 22px 28px; }
.talent-body h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.talent-role { color: var(--blue-600); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; margin: 4px 0 12px; }
.talent-skills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; justify-content: center; }
.chip { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-700); border: 1px solid var(--blue-100); }
.chip.gray { background: var(--ink-50); color: var(--ink-600); border-color: var(--border); }

/* Pricing-style / engagement cards */
.plan-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.plan-card.featured { border-color: var(--blue-300); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.plan-card.featured::after { content:'Most Popular'; position:absolute; top:18px; right:-34px; background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; padding:6px 40px; transform: rotate(45deg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.plan-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--heading); }
.plan-price { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 12px 0 4px; color: var(--heading); }
.plan-price span { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.plan-card .feature-list { flex: 1; margin: 22px 0; }

/* ============================================================
   13. LOGO CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */
.logo-strip { padding-block: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg-soft); overflow: hidden; }
.logo-strip .label { text-align: center; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.marquee { display: flex; overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 64px; padding-right: 64px; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-strip:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--ink-400); white-space: nowrap; transition: color .3s; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.logo-item:hover { color: var(--ink-700); }
.logo-item i { font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* ============================================================
   14. PROCESS TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 860px; margin-inline: auto; }
.timeline::before { content:''; position:absolute; left: 27px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--blue-300), var(--violet-500)); }
.tl-item { position: relative; padding-left: 78px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.tl-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.tl-dot { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); z-index: 1; }
.tl-item:nth-child(3n+2) .tl-dot { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#22d3ee,#3b63f0); }
.tl-item:nth-child(3n) .tl-dot { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#7c5cfc,#6a3ff0); }
.tl-item h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.tl-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s; }
.tl-card:hover { transform: translateX(6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* ============================================================
   15. TESTIMONIALS SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.tst-slider { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin-inline: auto; overflow: hidden; }
.tst-track { display: flex; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.tst-slide { min-width: 100%; padding: 8px; }
.tst-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(30px,4vw,52px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); text-align: center; }
.tst-quote-ico { font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--blue-200); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tst-card blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.6rem); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--ink-800); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.tst-author { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; }
.tst-author img { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.tst-author .who { text-align: left; }
.tst-author .who b { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--heading); display: block; }
.tst-author .who span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.tst-stars { color: #f5b301; margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: 3px; }
.tst-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
.tst-dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink-300); transition: all .3s; cursor: pointer; }
.tst-dot.active { width: 30px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--grad-primary); }
.tst-arrow { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border); background:#fff; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ink-700); transition: all .25s; }
.tst-arrow:hover { background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-600); border-color: var(--blue-300); }

/* ============================================================
   16. INDUSTRIES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.ind-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; min-height: 260px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 26px; color:#fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s; }
.ind-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ind-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.ind-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.ind-card::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,.15) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,.82) 100%); }
.ind-card .ind-ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: auto; }
.ind-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ind-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; }
.ind-content { position: relative; }

/* ============================================================
   17. TECH STACK
   ============================================================ */
.tech-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px,1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.tech-item {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 22px 14px;
  text-align: center; transition: all .3s var(--ease); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.tech-item:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--blue-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.tech-item i { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--blue-500); transition: transform .3s; }
.tech-item:hover i { transform: scale(1.15); }
.tech-item span { display: block; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-600); }

/* ============================================================
   18. BLOG CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.blog-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.blog-cat { position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); color: var(--blue-700); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }
.blog-body { padding: 24px 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.blog-body h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: color .25s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-body h3 { color: var(--blue-600); }
.blog-body p { font-size: .92rem; flex: 1; }
.blog-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.blog-author img { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-author b { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--heading); }

/* ============================================================
   19. FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; }
.faq-item.open { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--blue-200); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 22px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--heading); }
.faq-q .fq-ico { flex-shrink: 0; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-600); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform .3s, background .3s; }
.faq-item.open .fq-ico { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s var(--ease); }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 24px 24px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   20. CASE STUDIES
   ============================================================ */
.cs-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; }
.cs-card.rev { direction: rtl; } .cs-card.rev > * { direction: ltr; }
.cs-media { position: relative; min-height: 320px; overflow: hidden; }
.cs-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.cs-card:hover .cs-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cs-body { padding: clamp(30px,4vw,52px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.cs-tag { display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start; gap: 8px; background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-700); font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cs-metrics { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px; margin-top: 24px; }
.cs-metric b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; display: block; line-height: 1; }
.cs-metric span { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   21. NEWSLETTER / CTA
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r-xl); background: var(--grad-dark); color: #fff; padding: clamp(40px,6vw,72px); text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.cta-band::before { content:''; position:absolute; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,99,240,.5), transparent 70%); top: -160px; right: -120px; }
.cta-band::after { content:''; position:absolute; width: 360px; height: 360px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,92,252,.4), transparent 70%); bottom: -160px; left: -100px; }
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band h2 { color:#fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 32px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }

.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter-form input { flex: 1; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color:#fff; }
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--cyan-400); background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.newsletter-note { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   22. CONTACT & FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-700); }
.field label .req { color: var(--danger); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: #fff; transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s; font-size: .96rem; width: 100%;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue-400); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--blue-50); }
.field input.invalid, .field textarea.invalid, .field select.invalid { border-color: var(--danger); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239,68,68,.08); }
.field .err-msg { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--danger); display: none; }
.field .err-msg.show { display: block; }
.checkbox-field { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-600); line-height: 1.5; }
.checkbox-field input { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--blue-500); cursor: pointer; }
.checkbox-field a { color: var(--blue-600); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }
.form-alert { padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--r-md); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; display: none; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.form-alert.show { display: flex; animation: slideUp .4s var(--ease); }
.form-alert.success { background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); color: #047857; border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.3); }
.form-alert.error { background: rgba(239,68,68,.08); color: #b91c1c; border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,.25); }

.contact-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.contact-card { text-align: center; }
.contact-card .cc-ico { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 auto 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.contact-card h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-card a, .contact-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--blue-600); }

.map-embed { border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.map-embed iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 420px; border: 0; filter: saturate(1.05); }

/* ============================================================
   23. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer { background: var(--grad-dark); color: #9fb0d0; padding-top: clamp(56px,7vw,84px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.footer::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-140px; right:-100px; width:380px; height:380px; border-radius:50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,99,240,.28), transparent 70%); }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 40px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer .brand { color:#fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-about p { font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #8ea3c7; margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 320px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); display: grid; place-items: center; color:#cdd8ee; transition: all .25s; }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer h5 { color:#fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-links { display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: .92rem; color: #9fb0d0; transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color:#fff; padding-left: 5px; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 14px; color:#9fb0d0; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact li i { color: var(--blue-400); margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-contact a:hover { color:#fff; }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: clamp(40px,5vw,60px); padding: 26px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: .86rem; color: #7e91b5; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: .86rem; color:#9fb0d0; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color:#fff; }

/* ============================================================
   24. FLOATING BUTTONS / BACK TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.floaters { position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 900; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.float-btn { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color:#fff; font-size: 1.2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); position: relative; }
.float-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); }
.float-btn.call { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#10b981,#059669); }
.float-btn.email { background: var(--grad-primary); }
.float-btn .tip { position: absolute; right: calc(100% + 12px); top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: var(--ink-900); color:#fff; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 8px; white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .25s; }
.float-btn:hover .tip { opacity: 1; }
.float-btn.call::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid #10b981; animation: ping 2s var(--ease) infinite; }

#back-to-top { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; color: var(--blue-600); border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.05rem; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px); transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
#back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
#back-to-top:hover { background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   25. COOKIE BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cookie-banner { position: fixed; left: 22px; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 950; max-width: 460px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.97); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 22px 24px; transform: translateY(140%); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.cookie-banner.show { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-banner h5 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.cookie-banner p { font-size: .86rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cookie-banner p a { color: var(--blue-600); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.cookie-actions .btn { --by: 11px; --bx: 20px; font-size: .86rem; }

/* ============================================================
   26. PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero { position: relative; padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(48px,7vw,84px)); padding-bottom: clamp(48px,7vw,84px); overflow: hidden; background: var(--grad-soft); text-align: center; }
.page-hero #neural-canvas { opacity: .7; }
.page-hero .orb-1, .page-hero .orb-2 { opacity: .35; }
.breadcrumb { display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; justify-content: center; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--blue-600); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--ink-300); }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--blue-600); font-weight: 600; }
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.page-hero p { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   27. UTILITY / MISC
   ============================================================ */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(36px,5vw,72px); align-items: center; }
.split-media { position: relative; }
.split-media img { border-radius: var(--r-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.split-media .badge-float { position: absolute; background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-radius: var(--r-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 16px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.split-media .badge-float .fico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.badge-float b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--heading); display:block; line-height:1; }
.badge-float small { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.bf-bl { bottom: 24px; left: -28px; } .bf-tr { top: 24px; right: -28px; }

.check-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px 28px; margin-top: 26px; }
.check-grid li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.check-grid li i { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-600); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .8rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.check-grid li b { color: var(--heading); font-family: var(--font-display); display: block; font-size: .98rem; }
.check-grid li span { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.pill-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.pill { padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-700); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }

.divider-wave { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Detail service blocks */
.svc-block { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(30px,4vw,60px); align-items: center; margin-bottom: clamp(50px,7vw,90px); }
.svc-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.svc-block.rev .svc-text { order: 2; }
.svc-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 22px 0; }
.svc-tab { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--blue-50); color: var(--blue-700); }

/* Job listing */
.job-card { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 26px 30px; }
.job-info h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.job-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 4px; }
.job-tags .chip { background: var(--ink-50); color: var(--ink-600); border-color: var(--border); }

/* Value cards small */
.mini-card { padding: 26px; }
.mini-card .card-ico { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mini-card h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.mini-card p { font-size: .9rem; }

/* Author byline */
.byline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.byline img { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Active filter button (blog) — overrides ghost look */
.pill-row [data-filter].active { background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }

/* Legal / long-form document pages */
.legal { max-width: 860px; margin-inline: auto; }
.legal .toc { background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.legal .toc h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.legal .toc ol { columns: 2; column-gap: 40px; padding-left: 18px; list-style: decimal; }
.legal .toc a { color: var(--ink-600); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 2; }
.legal .toc a:hover { color: var(--blue-600); }
.legal h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 40px 0 14px; scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.legal h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 26px 0 10px; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.legal p, .legal li { color: var(--ink-600); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.legal ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.legal .updated { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.legal .callout { background: var(--blue-50); border-left: 4px solid var(--blue-500); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 18px 22px; margin: 20px 0; }
.legal .callout p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-700); font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 680px) { .legal .toc ol { columns: 1; } }

/* 404 page */
.err-page { min-height: 78vh; display: grid; place-items: center; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: var(--nav-h); }
.err-code { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(6rem, 22vw, 14rem); line-height: 1; font-weight: 700; background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }

/* ============================================================
   28. RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-about { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links, .nav .icon-btn.search-open { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: block; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .split, .svc-block, .svc-block.rev .svc-text { grid-template-columns: 1fr; order: initial; }
  .cs-card, .cs-card.rev { grid-template-columns: 1fr; direction: ltr; }
  .cs-media { min-height: 240px; }
  .split-media { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .check-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-float { display: none; }
  .cs-metrics { gap: 18px; }
  .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-cta .btn, .cta-actions .btn { width: auto; }
  .marquee-track { gap: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-cta .btn, .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}