/* =================================================================
   AI CONSULTATION — PREMIUM GOLD STYLESHEET v2
   Playfair Display · Inter · Dark Navy · Gold Plated
   ================================================================= */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700&family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap");

:root {
  /* Color System */
  --bg-primary: #050810;
  --bg-secondary: #09101a;
  --bg-glass: #0d1829;
  --gold: #5eb0cf;
  --gold-light: #8fd0e6;
  --gold-hover: #c2e8f5;
  --gold-dim: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  --gold-muted: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
  --emerald-glow: rgba(20, 180, 100, 0.12);
  --text-white: #f4efe6;
  --text-ivory: #ede8dd;
  --text-secondary: #a8b5c4;
  --text-muted: #5e6e7e;
  --border-gold: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  --border-gold-strong: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.45);
  --divider: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --red-soft: #e05c5c;
  --green-soft: #4ade80;

  --glass-bg: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.75);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: "DM Sans", "Inter", "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-ui: "Inter", "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1260px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0, 0.55, 0.45, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
img,
svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}
a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
button {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: inherit;
}
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
p {
  margin: 0;
}
em {
  font-style: normal;
}
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ---------- Section type ---------- */
.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.section-eyebrow.center {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.muted {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
section {
  position: relative;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
    background 0.35s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.35s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-icon-right {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #3d90ad 0%,
    #57a8c6 40%,
    #9ad3e8 65%,
    #3d90ad 100%
  );
  background-size: 220% auto;
  color: #0a0700;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 28px -10px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.65),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 38px -14px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.8),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background-position: right center;
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.07);
}
.btn-lg {
  padding: 18px 44px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.btn-nav {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* ── Nav actions group: phone + book-a-demo ── */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Premium phone button ── */
.btn-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 16px 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  /* Dark base with subtle gold-tinted border */
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(12, 10, 3, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(24, 19, 6, 0.92) 60%,
    rgba(18, 14, 4, 0.96) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.38);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12),
    0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 160, 0.08),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.3s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease),
    background 0.3s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-phone::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(167, 220, 238, 0.08) 50%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: -100% 0;
  transition: background-position 0.55s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-phone svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #5eb0cf;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-phone span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #79c6e0 0%, #c2e8f5 50%, #5eb0cf 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-phone:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.65);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25),
    0 8px 28px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 160, 0.12);
}
.btn-phone:hover::before {
  background-position: 200% 0;
}
.btn-phone:hover svg {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* =================================================================
   HEADER
   ================================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 22px 0;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
  background: rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3585a2 0%, #8fd0e6 50%, #c2e8f5 100%);
  color: #0a0700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4);
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.main-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
}
.main-nav a {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.main-nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.main-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}
.main-nav a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
  z-index: 1100;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--text-ivory);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg);
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s var(--ease),
    opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mobile-nav.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.mobile-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.mobile-nav a {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Nav dropdown — Services */
.nav-has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger .nav-chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-has-dropdown.open .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 280px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity 0.28s var(--ease),
    transform 0.28s var(--ease),
    visibility 0.28s;
  z-index: 1200;
}
.nav-has-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 12px;
}
.nav-dropdown-inner {
  background: rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.98);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background 0.22s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.nav-dropdown-item::after {
  display: none !important;
}
.nav-dd-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
}
.nav-dd-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.nav-dd-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.nav-dd-text strong {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: none;
}
.nav-dd-text small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.mobile-nav-services-parent {
  text-align: center;
}
.mobile-nav-services-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mobile-nav-sub {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px !important;
}
.mobile-nav-sub a {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-ui) !important;
}

/* =================================================================
   HERO — GOLD PLATED PREMIUM
   ================================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 160px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Spline 3D Galaxy Background */
.hero-spline-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-spline-bg spline-viewer {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.hero-spline-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.85) 0%,
      rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.4) 35%,
      transparent 55%,
      rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.3) 80%,
      rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.7) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.3) 0%,
      transparent 25%,
      transparent 55%,
      rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.85) 100%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Galaxy 3D Background */
.hero-galaxy-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-galaxy-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
/* Grid pattern background */
.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,
    black 20%,
    transparent 80%
  );
}

/* Diagonal gold bar accent */
.hero-diagonal-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04) 40%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  transform: rotate(-22deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-glow-1 {
  width: 900px;
  height: 900px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14),
    transparent 60%
  );
  top: -300px;
  right: -250px;
  animation: drift1 38s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite;
}
.hero-glow-2 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 60, 100, 0.28), transparent 65%);
  bottom: -200px;
  left: -150px;
  animation: drift2 44s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite 4s;
}
.hero-glow-3 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08),
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: 45%;
  left: 38%;
  animation: drift3 36s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite 8s;
}
@keyframes drift1 {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  20% {
    transform: translate(-90px, 70px) scale(1.06);
  }
  40% {
    transform: translate(-160px, 140px) scale(0.96);
  }
  60% {
    transform: translate(-70px, 200px) scale(1.08);
  }
  80% {
    transform: translate(50px, 90px) scale(1.02);
  }
}
@keyframes drift2 {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  25% {
    transform: translate(120px, -80px) scale(1.08);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(200px, 20px) scale(0.94);
  }
  75% {
    transform: translate(80px, 120px) scale(1.05);
  }
}
@keyframes drift3 {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  30% {
    transform: translate(-100px, -60px) scale(1.1);
  }
  55% {
    transform: translate(80px, 100px) scale(0.92);
  }
  80% {
    transform: translate(140px, -40px) scale(1.06);
  }
}

/* =================================================================
   HERO — AURORA / NEBULA PREMIUM ANIMATION (Swimlane-style)
   ================================================================= */
.hero-aurora-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.aurora-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Blob 1 — Deep cobalt blue, top-left */
.aurora-blob-1 {
  width: 1100px;
  height: 900px;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(30, 60, 180, 0.38) 0%,
    rgba(20, 40, 140, 0.22) 35%,
    rgba(10, 20, 80, 0.08) 60%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: auroraFloat1 45s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite;
}

/* Blob 2 — Indigo/violet, top-right */
.aurora-blob-2 {
  width: 900px;
  height: 800px;
  top: -25%;
  right: -15%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(90, 40, 200, 0.32) 0%,
    rgba(60, 20, 160, 0.18) 40%,
    rgba(30, 10, 80, 0.06) 65%,
    transparent 85%
  );
  filter: blur(90px);
  animation: auroraFloat2 52s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite 5s;
}

/* Blob 3 — Warm rose-gold, center-right */
.aurora-blob-3 {
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  top: 20%;
  right: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(200, 80, 120, 0.2) 0%,
    rgba(180, 60, 100, 0.1) 45%,
    rgba(140, 40, 80, 0.04) 65%,
    transparent 85%
  );
  filter: blur(100px);
  animation: auroraFloat3 48s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite 10s;
}

/* Blob 4 — Warm amber/gold, bottom-center */
.aurora-blob-4 {
  width: 800px;
  height: 600px;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: 20%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(180, 140, 50, 0.1) 40%,
    rgba(140, 100, 30, 0.04) 65%,
    transparent 85%
  );
  filter: blur(90px);
  animation: auroraFloat4 40s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite 14s;
}

/* Blob 5 — Deep teal/emerald, bottom-left, subtle */
.aurora-blob-5 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 550px;
  bottom: 0%;
  left: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(10, 160, 130, 0.16) 0%,
    rgba(5, 120, 100, 0.08) 45%,
    rgba(2, 80, 60, 0.03) 65%,
    transparent 85%
  );
  filter: blur(110px);
  animation: auroraFloat5 56s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite 18s;
}

@keyframes auroraFloat1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  12% {
    transform: translate(140px, 60px) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  25% {
    transform: translate(260px, 130px) scale(1.14);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  38% {
    transform: translate(190px, 240px) scale(0.94);
    opacity: 0.88;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(70px, 300px) scale(1.06);
    opacity: 0.92;
  }
  62% {
    transform: translate(-120px, 220px) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.98;
  }
  75% {
    transform: translate(-80px, 90px) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.82;
  }
  88% {
    transform: translate(90px, 35px) scale(1.04);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
}
@keyframes auroraFloat2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  15% {
    transform: translate(-130px, 110px) scale(1.12);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  30% {
    transform: translate(-240px, 190px) scale(0.94);
    opacity: 0.82;
  }
  45% {
    transform: translate(-110px, 280px) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  60% {
    transform: translate(90px, 220px) scale(1.16);
    opacity: 0.88;
  }
  75% {
    transform: translate(180px, 90px) scale(0.96);
    opacity: 0.92;
  }
  90% {
    transform: translate(50px, -50px) scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.98;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}
@keyframes auroraFloat3 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.78;
  }
  20% {
    transform: translate(-170px, -90px) scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  40% {
    transform: translate(-300px, 50px) scale(0.9) rotate(-4deg);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  55% {
    transform: translate(-130px, 180px) scale(1.16) rotate(8deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  70% {
    transform: translate(110px, 140px) scale(0.94) rotate(-6deg);
    opacity: 0.88;
  }
  85% {
    transform: translate(70px, -70px) scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
    opacity: 0.92;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.78;
  }
}
@keyframes auroraFloat4 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.88;
  }
  18% {
    transform: translate(180px, -140px) scale(1.14);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  36% {
    transform: translate(320px, -70px) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  54% {
    transform: translate(140px, 50px) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.94;
  }
  72% {
    transform: translate(-120px, 100px) scale(1.12);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  88% {
    transform: translate(-200px, -30px) scale(0.96);
    opacity: 0.82;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.88;
  }
}
@keyframes auroraFloat5 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
  20% {
    transform: translate(130px, -90px) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  40% {
    transform: translate(240px, -50px) scale(0.94);
    opacity: 0.72;
  }
  60% {
    transform: translate(160px, 120px) scale(1.12);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  80% {
    transform: translate(-90px, 160px) scale(0.98);
    opacity: 0.78;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
}

/* Gold bottom separator */
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4) 30%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4) 70%,
    transparent
  );
}

.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: rise linear infinite;
}
@keyframes rise {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  90% {
    opacity: 0.2;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-110vh) translateX(18px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Badge */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.hero-badge-dot {
  display: none;
}
@keyframes pulseBadge {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(143, 208, 230, 0.7);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(143, 208, 230, 1);
  }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}
/* Gold shimmer text */
.gold-text-stroke {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #5eb0cf 0%,
    #c2e8f5 35%,
    #8fd0e6 60%,
    #3d90ad 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shimmerText 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerText {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Hero inline stats */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  width: fit-content;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.hero-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.hero-stat:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}
.hero-stat:last-child {
  padding-right: 0;
}
.hero-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-stat span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.visual-core {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}

/* Hex rings */
.hex-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid;
  pointer-events: none;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.hex-ring-1 {
  width: 85%;
  height: 85%;
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  animation: spinSlow 60s linear infinite;
}
.hex-ring-2 {
  width: 65%;
  height: 65%;
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
  animation: spinSlow 40s linear infinite reverse;
}
.hex-ring-3 {
  width: 42%;
  height: 42%;
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  animation: spinSlow 25s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spinSlow {
  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.orbit-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.orbit-ring {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  stroke-width: 1;
}
.orbit-ring-2 {
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  animation: spin 50s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: 240px 240px;
}
.orbit-ring-3 {
  stroke: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  animation: spin 30s linear infinite reverse;
  transform-origin: 240px 240px;
}
@keyframes spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}
.node circle {
  fill: var(--gold-light);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(143, 208, 230, 0.75));
}
.node-a {
  transform: translate(240px, 50px);
  animation: pulseNode 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.node-b {
  transform: translate(430px, 240px);
  animation: pulseNode 3.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.7s;
}
.node-c {
  transform: translate(240px, 430px);
  animation: pulseNode 3.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.4s;
}
.node-d {
  transform: translate(50px, 240px);
  animation: pulseNode 3.5s ease-in-out infinite 2.1s;
}
@keyframes pulseNode {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
.link {
  stroke: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
  stroke-width: 1;
}

/* Central emblem */
.hero-emblem {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 4;
}
.emblem-inner {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.95),
    rgba(18, 28, 50, 0.95)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 40px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.emblem-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.3;
}

/* Float cards */
.float-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(8, 16, 30, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 5;
  min-width: 160px;
}
.float-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.float-card .card-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.float-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.float-card span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.stat-up {
  color: #4ade80 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.float-live-badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
  color: #4ade80;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.card-shield {
  top: 4%;
  left: -8%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.card-data {
  bottom: 12%;
  right: -10%;
  animation-delay: 1.6s;
}
.card-ai {
  bottom: -4%;
  left: 6%;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}
@keyframes floaty {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-14px);
  }
}

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 34px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 7px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-cue span {
  width: 3px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollDown 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDown {
  0% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }
}

/* =================================================================
   PARTNERS / MARQUEE
   ================================================================= */
.partners {
  padding: 72px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 64px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollMarquee 38s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition:
    opacity 0.35s var(--ease),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.brand-svg {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 52px;
  display: block;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* =================================================================
   SERVICES — PREMIUM UNIQUE CARDS
   ================================================================= */
.services {
  padding: 140px 0;
}
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 28px;
}
.services-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 52px 40px 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(130%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(130%);
  transition:
    transform 0.5s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.5s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Unique accent strips per card */
.service-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.service-card-ai .service-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #5eb0cf,
    #c2e8f5,
    #5eb0cf,
    transparent
  );
}
.service-card-cyber .service-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #4a90d9,
    #7ab8f5,
    #4a90d9,
    transparent
  );
}
.service-card-marketing .service-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #9b59b6,
    #c39bd3,
    #9b59b6,
    transparent
  );
}

/* Large background number */
.service-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 80px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Card hover shimmer overlay */
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.07),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card-cyber::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,
    rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.07),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.service-card-marketing::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,
    rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.07),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px);
  box-shadow:
    0 48px 90px -28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
}
.service-card-cyber:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 48px 90px -28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.25);
}
.service-card-marketing:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 48px 90px -28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.25);
}
.service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.service-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-card-ai .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.service-card-cyber .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.2),
    rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.05)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.12);
}
.service-card-marketing .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.2),
    rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.05)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.12);
}
.service-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.service-card-ai .service-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
}
.service-card-cyber .service-icon svg {
  stroke: #7ab8f5;
}
.service-card-marketing .service-icon svg {
  stroke: #c39bd3;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.service-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex: 1;
}
.service-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.list-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.service-card-ai .list-icon {
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.service-card-cyber .list-icon {
  stroke: #7ab8f5;
  fill: rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.12);
}
.service-card-marketing .list-icon {
  stroke: #c39bd3;
  fill: rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.12);
}

/* See More Arrow CTA Button */
.service-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid;
  transition:
    gap 0.35s var(--ease),
    background 0.35s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.service-card-ai .service-cta-btn {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
}
.service-card-cyber .service-cta-btn {
  color: #7ab8f5;
  border-color: rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.3);
  background: rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.05);
}
.service-card-marketing .service-cta-btn {
  color: #c39bd3;
  border-color: rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.3);
  background: rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.05);
}
.service-card-ai .service-cta-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  gap: 16px;
}
.service-card-cyber .service-cta-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.18);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  gap: 16px;
}
.service-card-marketing .service-cta-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.18);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  gap: 16px;
}
.arrow-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.service-cta-btn:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =================================================================
   WHY US — COMPARISON TABLE
   ================================================================= */
.why-us {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.comparison-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px -32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Comparison Header */
.comparison-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
}
.comparison-feature-col {
  padding: 28px 32px;
}
.comparison-col {
  padding: 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
}
.comparison-col-us {
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04)
  );
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
}
.comparison-col-them {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}
.comparison-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3585a2, #57a8c6, #8ccbe2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #060400;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4);
}
.comp-badge-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: #060400;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.comparison-badge-plain {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.comp-col-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Rows */
.comparison-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.comparison-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.comparison-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
}
.comparison-row-last {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-feature {
  padding: 22px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 17, 0.7);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.feat-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.comparison-val {
  padding: 22px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.comparison-val-us {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.comparison-val-them {
  background: rgba(5, 9, 17, 0.4);
}
.val-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.check-mark {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.check-mark svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #4ade80;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.cross-mark {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(224, 92, 92, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 92, 92, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cross-mark svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  stroke: var(--red-soft);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.comparison-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 32px 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.03)
  );
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.comparison-footer p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* =================================================================
   EXPERTISE SECTION (replaces stats)
   ================================================================= */
.expertise {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 140px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%,
      rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.07),
      transparent 60%
    ),
    var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--divider);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider);
}

.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 20px;
}

.expertise-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22);
}

/* Large card spans 2 columns */
.expertise-card-large {
  grid-column: span 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 48px 44px;
}
.expertise-card-large h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.expertise-card-large p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.expertise-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 60% 50% at 0% 100%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06),
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.expertise-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.expertise-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}
.expertise-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.expertise-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
/* Icon + heading inline row */
.expertise-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.expertise-card-header .expertise-icon-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.expertise-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.expertise-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.expertise-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.metric-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =================================================================
   HERO — CENTERED LAYOUT
   ================================================================= */
.hero-centered {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-sub-center {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.hero-actions-center {
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-trust-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Hero — Left-Aligned Layout */
.hero-left-aligned {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease-out;
}
.hero-left-aligned .hero-title {
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 80px rgba(5, 8, 16, 0.4);
}
.hero-left-aligned .hero-sub {
  max-width: 560px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.hero-left-aligned .hero-badge {
  margin-inline: 0;
}
.hero-left-aligned .hero-actions {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.hero-left-aligned .hero-trust-row {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-trust-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.hero-trust-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =================================================================
   OUR EDGE — TABS
   ================================================================= */
.edge-tabs-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.98);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 70px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

/* Tab Nav Row */
.edge-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 17, 0.7);
}
.edge-tabs-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.edge-tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition:
    color 0.3s var(--ease),
    background 0.3s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.edge-tab-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: stroke 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.edge-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
}
.edge-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
}

/* Tab Panels */
.edge-tab-panels {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.edge-tab-panel {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.edge-tab-panel.active {
  display: grid;
}

/* Left side — text content */
.edge-panel-left {
  padding: 52px 52px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}
.edge-panel-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.edge-panel-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.edge-panel-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.edge-panel-title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.edge-panel-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}
.edge-panel-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.edge-metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.edge-metric-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.edge-panel-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}
.edge-panel-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.edge-panel-list li svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.edge-panel-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition:
    background 0.35s var(--ease),
    gap 0.35s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.edge-panel-cta svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.edge-panel-cta:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  gap: 16px;
}
.edge-panel-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Right side — visual area */
.edge-panel-right {
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 20%,
      rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04),
      transparent 65%
    ),
    rgba(5, 9, 17, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 48px 40px;
}
.edge-panel-visual {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
}

/* --- Results visual --- */
.epv-stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.epv-stat {
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
  text-align: center;
}
.epv-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.epv-lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.epv-bar-chart {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.epv-bar-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr 44px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.epv-bar-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.epv-bar {
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.epv-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--w, 0%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  animation: barGrow 1.2s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes barGrow {
  from {
    width: 0;
  }
  to {
    width: var(--w);
  }
}
.epv-bar-pct {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
}

/* --- Speed visual --- */
.epv-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
}
.epv-tl-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.epv-tl-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.epv-tl-item.active {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.epv-tl-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.epv-tl-item.active .epv-tl-dot {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5);
}
.epv-tl-label {
  font-size: 13px;
}
.epv-vs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
}
.epv-vs-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.epv-vs-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.epv-vs-label.us {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.epv-vs-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}
.epv-vs-val.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.epv-vs-val.muted {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.epv-vs-divider {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

/* --- Security visual --- */
.edge-visual-security {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.epv-shield {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.epv-shield-svg {
  width: 180px;
  height: 210px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2));
  animation: shieldPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shieldPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15));
  }
  50% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35));
  }
}
.epv-cert-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}
.epv-cert {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- Scale visual --- */
.edge-visual-scale {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}
.epv-globe {
  position: relative;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 35% 35%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08),
    transparent 60%
  );
}
.epv-globe-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  animation: spinSlow 40s linear infinite;
}
.epv-globe-ring-2 {
  inset: 40px;
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
  animation-duration: 25s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}
.epv-globe-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.epv-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x);
  top: var(--y);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6);
  animation: pulseBadge 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.epv-dot:nth-child(even) {
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}
.epv-team-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.epv-ts-item {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 18px 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}
.epv-ts-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}
.epv-ts-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.epv-ts-lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Tech visual --- */
.epv-platform {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.epv-platform-header {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}
.epv-platform-nodes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.epv-pn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.98);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.epv-pn:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
}
.epv-pn svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.epv-platform-status {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #4ade80;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}
.epv-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  animation: pulseBadge 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* --- Support visual --- */
.edge-visual-support {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.epv-support-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.2);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.05);
}
.epv-support-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #4ade80;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.epv-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  animation: pulseBadge 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.epv-wave {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.epv-wave span {
  display: block;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #4ade80, rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.2));
  animation: voiceBar 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(9) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.epv-wave span:nth-child(10) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.epv-support-stat {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #4ade80;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.epv-support-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.epv-sm-item {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 16px 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.epv-sm-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}
.epv-sm-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.epv-sm-lbl {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* =================================================================
   PROCESS — METHODOLOGY SLIDESHOW
   ================================================================= */
.process {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.methodology-slideshow {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.98);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 70px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

/* Track — hides non-active slides */
.ms-track {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Each slide */
.ms-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: msSlideIn 0.5s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.ms-slide.active {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes msSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(32px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.ms-slide-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 440px;
}

/* Content column */
.ms-content {
  padding: 56px 52px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ms-step-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ms-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.ms-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ms-title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.ms-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}
.ms-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.ms-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.ms-list li svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Visual column */
.ms-visual {
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 30%,
      rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05),
      transparent 65%
    ),
    rgba(5, 9, 17, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  min-height: 440px;
}
.ms-visual-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(8, 14, 26, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.ms-vc-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 28px 28px 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.ms-vc-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  padding: 4px 28px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.ms-vc-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.ms-vc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transition:
    background 0.2s var(--ease),
    color 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.ms-vc-item:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}
.ms-vc-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.ms-vc-item span {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.ms-vc-footer {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}

/* Slideshow controls */
.ms-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 0 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
  background: rgba(5, 9, 17, 0.6);
}
.ms-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background 0.3s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.3s var(--ease),
    transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.ms-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ms-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.ms-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}
.ms-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ms-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background 0.3s var(--ease),
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.ms-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-hover);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* =================================================================
   CTA — GOLD LUXURY
   ================================================================= */
.cta-luxury {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Deep gold-black gradient base */
.cta-lux-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    170deg,
    #0d0a02 0%,
    #1a1206 15%,
    #0f0e08 35%,
    #08070a 60%,
    #0d0a02 100%
  );
}

/* Subtle noise texture for premium tactility */
.cta-lux-noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Radial gold light rays emanating from center */
.cta-lux-rays {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg at 50% 50%,
    transparent 0deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06) 15deg,
    transparent 30deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04) 60deg,
    transparent 90deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.07) 120deg,
    transparent 150deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05) 180deg,
    transparent 210deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06) 240deg,
    transparent 270deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04) 300deg,
    transparent 330deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06) 360deg
  );
  animation: raysRotate 30s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes raysRotate {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Sweeping shimmer overlay */
.cta-lux-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(194, 232, 245, 0.06) 48%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12) 50%,
    rgba(194, 232, 245, 0.06) 52%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: shimmerSweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes shimmerSweep {
  0% {
    background-position: 200% 0;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: -100% 0;
  }
}

/* Floating gold orbs */
.cta-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta-orb-1 {
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22),
    transparent 65%
  );
  top: -200px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: drift1 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-orb-2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(194, 232, 245, 0.14),
    transparent 65%
  );
  bottom: -100px;
  left: 10%;
  animation: drift2 25s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-orb-3 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(168, 124, 40, 0.16),
    transparent 60%
  );
  top: 20%;
  right: 5%;
  animation: drift1 18s ease-in-out infinite 4s;
}

/* Gold grid */
.cta-gold-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%,
    black 20%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Horizontal streaks */
.cta-streak {
  position: absolute;
  height: 1px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6) 40%,
    rgba(194, 232, 245, 0.8) 50%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6) 60%,
    transparent
  );
  animation: streakMove 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-streak-1 {
  width: 60%;
  left: 20%;
  top: 30%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
  opacity: 0;
}
.cta-streak-2 {
  width: 40%;
  left: 30%;
  bottom: 35%;
  animation-delay: 3s;
  opacity: 0;
}
@keyframes streakMove {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30%);
  }
  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  80% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30%);
  }
}

/* Content */
.cta-lux-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 740px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.cta-lux-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.cta-lux-badge-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.cta-lux-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.cta-gold-word {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #5eb0cf 0%,
    #c2e8f5 25%,
    #8fd0e6 50%,
    #3d90ad 75%,
    #c2e8f5 100%
  );
  background-size: 250% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shimmerText 4s linear infinite;
}
.cta-lux-sub {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(212, 200, 175, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Gold ornamental divider */
.cta-lux-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 320px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.cta-lux-divider span {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5)
  );
}
.cta-lux-divider span:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5),
    transparent
  );
}
.cta-lux-divider svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: none;
  fill: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pulseBadge 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6));
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.cta-lux-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.btn-lux-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px 48px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #3d90ad 0%,
    #57a8c6 30%,
    #c2e8f5 55%,
    #9ad3e8 70%,
    #3d90ad 100%
  );
  background-size: 250% auto;
  color: #0a0700;
  border: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px -8px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.7),
    0 20px 60px -20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease),
    background-position 0.4s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-lux-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  background-size: 300%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.btn-lux-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 44px -8px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.8),
    0 30px 80px -20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background-position: right center;
}
.btn-lux-primary:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.btn-lux-primary svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.btn-lux-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.85);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    background 0.4s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.4s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-lux-ghost svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.btn-lux-ghost:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}
.btn-lux-ghost:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Trust row */
.cta-lux-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.cta-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cta-trust-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.cta-trust-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =================================================================
   PROCESS (keep for backward compat — unused now but kept safe)
   ================================================================= */
.framework-shell {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(12, 22, 36, 0.95) 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 20px 70px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  padding: 40px;
}
.step-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 48px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.42);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* =================================================================
   CTA
   ================================================================= */
.cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0e1420 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--divider);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider);
}
.cta-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 900px;
  height: 900px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.16),
    transparent 62%
  );
  filter: blur(70px);
}
.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 52px);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}
.cta p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(248, 245, 236, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.cta .hero-actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* =================================================================
   BOOK A DEMO FORM
   ================================================================= */
.book-demo {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.book-demo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.book-demo-copy .section-eyebrow,
.book-demo-copy .section-title,
.book-demo-copy .muted {
  text-align: left;
}
.book-demo-copy .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 34px);
}

.trust-points {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.trust-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.trust-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.demo-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.field {
  position: relative;
  grid-column: span 1;
}
.field-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 16px 8px;
  background: rgba(6, 12, 22, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s var(--ease),
    background 0.3s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  resize: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.field select {
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.field select:invalid {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.field label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  transform-origin: left top;
}
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.45);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.field input:focus ~ label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.field textarea:focus ~ label,
.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.field select:focus ~ label,
.field.select-filled label {
  top: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.field-error {
  display: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #d97e75;
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.field.invalid input,
.field.invalid select,
.field.invalid textarea {
  border-color: #d97e75;
}
.field.invalid .field-error {
  display: block;
}

.demo-form .btn {
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.form-success {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.form-success.show {
  display: block;
}

/* =================================================================
   INQUIRIES — PREMIUM 24/7 SUPPORT
   ================================================================= */
.inquiries {
  position: relative;
  padding: 130px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,
      rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.09),
      transparent 55%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--divider);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider);
}

/* Ambient glows */
.inq-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(110px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.inq-glow-1 {
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12),
    transparent 60%
  );
  top: -200px;
  left: -200px;
  animation: drift1 24s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.inq-glow-2 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 80, 160, 0.14), transparent 65%);
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -150px;
  animation: drift2 30s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.inquiries .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Header block */
.inq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.inq-live-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.06);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4ade80;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.inq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.inq-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Animated voice wave bars */
.voice-wave {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  height: 60px;
}
.voice-wave span {
  display: block;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--gold-light),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3)
  );
  animation: voiceBar 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(9) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(10) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(11) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(12) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(13) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(14) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.voice-wave span:nth-child(15) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
@keyframes voiceBar {
  0%,
  100% {
    height: 10px;
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  50% {
    height: 52px;
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Contact cards row */
.inq-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.inq-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 28px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.inq-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 80% 60% at 0% 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.inq-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}
.inq-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.inq-card-phone:hover {
  border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
}
.inq-card-email:hover {
  border-color: rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.3);
}
.inq-card-demo:hover {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4);
}

.inq-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
}
.inq-card-phone .inq-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.18),
    rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.04)
  );
  border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.2);
}
.inq-card-email .inq-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.18),
    rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.04)
  );
  border-color: rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.2);
}
.inq-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.inq-card-phone .inq-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #4ade80;
}
.inq-card-email .inq-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #7ab8f5;
}

.inq-card-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.inq-card-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.inq-card-value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.inq-card-note {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.inq-card-arrow {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.inq-card-arrow svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--text-secondary);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: stroke 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.inq-card:hover .inq-card-arrow {
  transform: translate(4px, -4px);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
}
.inq-card:hover .inq-card-arrow svg {
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
}
.inq-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
  color: #4ade80;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Trust bar */
.inq-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 22px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.inq-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.inq-trust-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.inq-trust-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =================================================================
   FAQ — TWO COLUMN WITH NUMBERS
   ================================================================= */
.faq {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left sticky aside */
.faq-aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}
.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.faq-aside-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Accordion — numbered style */
.accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.accordion-item.active {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.03);
}

.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
}
.acc-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  min-width: 28px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.acc-q {
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-item.active .acc-num {
  opacity: 1;
}
.accordion-item.active .acc-q {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.accordion-item:hover .acc-q {
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

/* +/– icon — right side */
.accordion-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    border-color 0.35s var(--ease),
    background 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-icon::before,
.accordion-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--text-secondary);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    background 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-icon::before {
  top: 50%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.accordion-icon::after {
  left: 50%;
  top: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 60%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon::before {
  background: var(--gold-light);
}
.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon::after {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(0);
}

.accordion-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-panel p {
  padding: 0 0 26px 46px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* =================================================================
   FOOTER — ALL COLUMNS IN ONE LINE
   ================================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: #03060d;
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--divider);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
}
.footer-brand {
  flex: 0 0 220px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 16px 0 22px;
  max-width: 200px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.social-icons a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition:
    border-color 0.35s var(--ease),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease),
    background 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.social-icons svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: fill 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.social-icons a:hover {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.social-icons a:hover svg {
  fill: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Footer columns — equal and flex */
.footer-col {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-col li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-col a,
.footer-col li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--divider);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* =================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ================================================================= */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s var(--ease),
    transform 0.8s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}
[data-reveal="fade-up"] {
  transform: translateY(36px);
}
[data-reveal="fade-left"] {
  transform: translateX(48px);
}
[data-reveal="fade-right"] {
  transform: translateX(-48px);
}
[data-reveal="scale-in"] {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}
[data-reveal].revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation: none !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* =================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-badge {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .hero-left-aligned .hero-badge {
    margin-inline: 0;
  }
  .hero-left-aligned .hero-sub {
    margin-inline: 0;
  }

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

  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .expertise-card-large {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    flex: 0 0 180px;
  }

  .edge-tab-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .edge-panel-left {
    padding: 40px 36px;
  }

  .ms-content {
    padding: 44px 40px;
  }

  .faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav,
  .btn-nav,
  .btn-nav-phone,
  .nav-actions {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .site-header {
    padding: 14px 0;
  }
  .header-inner {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .services,
  .why-us,
  .expertise,
  .process,
  .faq,
  .book-demo,
  .inquiries,
  .cta,
  .cta-luxury {
    padding-top: 96px;
    padding-bottom: 96px;
  }

  .partners {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 40px 32px 36px;
  }

  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .expertise-card-large {
    grid-column: span 1;
    padding: 36px 32px;
  }
  .expertise-card {
    padding: 32px 28px;
  }

  .book-demo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .demo-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 32px 28px;
  }
  .field {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .inq-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .faq-aside {
    position: static;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .footer-col {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 24px);
  }

  /* Comparison — feature row + two value columns */
  .comparison-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-feature-col {
    display: none;
  }
  .comparison-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-feature {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: flex;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-ivory);
  }
  .comparison-col {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
  .comparison-val {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .comparison-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }

  .edge-tab-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .edge-tab-panel.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .edge-tab-panels {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .edge-tab-panel {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .edge-panel-left {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
    padding: 36px 32px;
  }
  .edge-panel-right {
    padding: 32px;
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .ms-slide-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .ms-content {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
    padding: 40px 36px;
  }
  .ms-visual {
    min-height: 260px;
    padding: 32px;
  }

  .cta-lux-title {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 48px);
  }
  .inq-trust-bar {
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .site-header.scrolled {
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .logo-mark {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 8.5vw, 40px);
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
  }
  .hero-left-aligned .hero-actions {
    margin-inline: 0;
  }
  .hero-centered .hero-actions {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 28px;
  }

  .hero-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }
  .hero-trust-sep {
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .hero-trust-item {
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .hero-centered .hero-trust-item,
  .hero-trust-center .hero-trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-left-aligned .hero-trust-row {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero-left-aligned .hero-trust-item {
    text-align: left;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .services,
  .why-us,
  .expertise,
  .process,
  .faq,
  .book-demo,
  .inquiries,
  .cta,
  .cta-luxury {
    padding-top: 72px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }

  .partners {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }
  .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .section-eyebrow {
    letter-spacing: 3px;
  }
  .section-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  }
  .service-number {
    font-size: 56px;
    top: 16px;
    right: 20px;
  }
  .service-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .expertise-card,
  .expertise-card-large {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .metric-num {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .comparison-col {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .comparison-feature {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .comparison-val {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .val-text {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .framework-shell {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .edge-tab-btn {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 11px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .edge-tab-btn span {
    display: none;
  }
  .edge-panel-left {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .edge-panel-right {
    padding: 24px;
    min-height: 240px;
  }
  .edge-panel-visual {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .epv-stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .epv-bar-row {
    grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr 40px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ms-content {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .ms-visual {
    padding: 24px;
    min-height: 220px;
  }
  .ms-visual-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .ms-controls {
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 0;
  }
  .ms-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .demo-form {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .book-demo-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .inq-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 7vw, 40px);
  }
  .inq-card {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
  .inq-trust-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .inq-trust-sep {
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .inq-trust-item {
    padding: 0 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .accordion-trigger {
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .accordion-panel p {
    padding: 0 0 22px 40px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .footer-col {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .footer-legal {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px 20px;
  }

  .inquiries-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }

  .cta-luxury {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
  .cta-lux-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 8vw, 38px);
  }
  .cta-lux-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .cta-lux-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }
  .btn-lux-primary,
  .btn-lux-ghost {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cta-lux-trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cta-trust-sep {
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .cta-lux-divider {
    width: min(240px, 70vw);
  }

  .cta-live-cards {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .cta-live-card {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .clc-title {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* Reduce heavy background layers on small screens */
  .hero-glow-1 {
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
  }
  .hero-glow-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
  }
  .hero-glow-3 {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }
  .aurora-blob-1 {
    width: 640px;
    height: 520px;
  }
  .aurora-blob-2 {
    width: 520px;
    height: 460px;
  }
  .aurora-blob-3 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
  }
  .aurora-blob-4 {
    width: 480px;
    height: 360px;
  }
  .aurora-blob-5 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 330px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 9vw, 34px);
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .comparison-val {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .check-mark,
  .cross-mark {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .epv-stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .epv-team-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .epv-ts-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  }
  .epv-ts-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .gold-pill-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* DISABLED: SECTION BREAK — GOLDEN STARS (uncomment to restore falling star effect)
   =================================================================
   SECTION BREAK — GOLDEN STARS (Premium falling star animation)
   =================================================================
.section-star-break {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.star-fall-canvas {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
*/

/* =================================================================
   CTA — LIVE NOW, ALWAYS ON (3 Premium Contact Cards)
   ================================================================= */
.cta-live-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.cta-live-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.cta-live-pulse {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.6);
  animation: ctaPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.7);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0);
  }
}

.cta-live-cards {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Base card style */
.cta-live-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    background 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle inner glow overlay */
.cta-live-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at 30% 40%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-live-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.cta-live-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35);
}

/* Call card — green accent */
.cta-live-card-call {
  border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.15);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10, 20, 15, 0.9) 0%,
    rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.85) 100%
  );
}
.cta-live-card-call:hover {
  border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px -16px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.25),
    0 8px 28px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.12);
}
.cta-live-card-call .clc-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(20, 60, 30, 0.9),
    rgba(30, 80, 45, 0.7)
  );
  border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.25);
}
.cta-live-card-call .clc-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: #4ade80;
}

/* Email card — blue accent */
.cta-live-card-email {
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.9) 0%,
    rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.85) 100%
  );
}
.cta-live-card-email:hover {
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px -16px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.2),
    0 8px 28px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.1);
}
.cta-live-card-email .clc-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.9),
    rgba(20, 40, 80, 0.7)
  );
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.2);
}
.cta-live-card-email .clc-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: #60a5fa;
}

/* Demo card — gold accent */
.cta-live-card-demo {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(15, 12, 5, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.85) 100%
  );
}
.cta-live-card-demo:hover {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px -16px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.28),
    0 8px 28px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}
.cta-live-card-demo .clc-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(50, 35, 8, 0.9),
    rgba(40, 28, 5, 0.7)
  );
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.28);
}
.cta-live-card-demo .clc-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Icon wrapper */
.clc-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.cta-live-card:hover .clc-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.clc-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* Card text content */
.clc-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.clc-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.clc-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.clc-note {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Live badge */
.clc-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 52px;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4ade80;
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.28);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}

/* Arrow */
.clc-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.cta-live-card:hover .clc-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.clc-arrow svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--text-secondary);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* Responsive for CTA live cards */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-live-cards {
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 520px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .clc-title {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .clc-badge {
    right: 48px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   GOLD PILL BUTTONS — Premium, Small, Luxury
   ============================================================ */

/* Override cards container for pill layout */
.cta-live-cards:has(.gold-pill-btn) {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* Base pill button */
.gold-pill-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 22px 0 6px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  isolation: isolate;

  /* Gold-plated background */
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #2a1f04 0%,
    #3d2e06 20%,
    #5eb0cf 40%,
    #a7dcee 55%,
    #5eb0cf 70%,
    #3d2e06 85%,
    #2a1f04 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: goldShift 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;

  /* Engraved gold border */
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background-clip: padding-box;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(167, 220, 238, 0.15),
    0 4px 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25),
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 240, 170, 0.35),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(80, 55, 5, 0.6);

  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    background-position 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes goldShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
}

/* Inner shimmer sweep */
.gold-pill-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(255, 248, 200, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: -100% 0;
  transition: background-position 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Deep inner glow layer */
.gold-pill-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at 40% 30%,
    rgba(255, 248, 180, 0.12) 0%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gold-pill-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(167, 220, 238, 0.85),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25),
    0 8px 32px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.45),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 248, 200, 0.5),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(80, 55, 5, 0.5);
}

.gold-pill-btn:hover::before {
  background-position: 200% 0;
}

.gold-pill-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Icon wrapper inside pill */
.gpb-icon-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 240, 160, 0.2);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gold-pill-btn:hover .gpb-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gpb-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: #a7dcee;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(167, 220, 238, 0.6));
}

/* Button label text */
.gpb-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #1a1200;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  text-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 248, 200, 0.6),
    0 -1px 0 rgba(80, 55, 5, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Live pulse dot for call button */
.gpb-live-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.6);
  animation: gpbPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: -2px;
}

@keyframes gpbPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.7);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0);
  }
}

/* Variant: Call — slightly greener tint on icon */
.gold-pill-btn--call .gpb-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: #a8f5c8;
}

/* Variant: Email — same gold base */
.gold-pill-btn--email .gpb-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: #a7dcee;
}

/* Variant: Demo — brighter gold shimmer */
.gold-pill-btn--demo {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #2a1f04 0%,
    #4a3608 18%,
    #4fa0bd 38%,
    #d6eef8 55%,
    #4fa0bd 72%,
    #4a3608 88%,
    #2a1f04 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .cta-live-cards:has(.gold-pill-btn) {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .gold-pill-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =================================================================
   AI RECEPTIONISTS — DIGITAL FRONT DESK SECTION
   ================================================================= */

.ai-receptionist-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f9f8f4;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Light theme text colors for consultation plans section */
.ai-receptionist-section .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.ai-receptionist-section .section-title {
  color: #0a0e18;
}
.ai-receptionist-section .section-sub {
  color: #4a5568;
}
.ai-receptionist-section .ai-rec-product-badge {
  color: #0a0e18;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.ai-receptionist-section .ai-rec-trust-row {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.ai-receptionist-section .ai-rec-trust-sep {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.ai-receptionist-section .ai-rec-trust-item {
  color: #0a0e18;
}
.ai-receptionist-section .ai-rec-trust-item svg {
  stroke: var(--gold);
}

/* Aurora background blobs */
.ai-rec-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ai-rec-aurora {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: auroraFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.ai-rec-aurora-1 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 400px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14) 0%,
    rgba(120, 80, 20, 0.07) 50%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  animation-duration: 18s;
}
.ai-rec-aurora-2 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 350px;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(30, 60, 140, 0.25) 0%,
    rgba(20, 40, 100, 0.12) 50%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  animation-duration: 14s;
  animation-delay: -7s;
}
.ai-rec-aurora-3 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 300px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation-duration: 22s;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}
.ai-rec-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ai-receptionist-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Feature highlights bar */
.ai-rec-features {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 20px 32px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 40px 0 60px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.ai-rec-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ai-rec-feature-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ai-rec-feature-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ai-rec-feature-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--border-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Pricing grid */
.ai-rec-pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.ai-rec-plan {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.ai-rec-plan:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.ai-rec-plan--featured {
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  background: rgba(14, 22, 42, 0.92);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3),
    0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
}
.ai-rec-plan--featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5),
    0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.ai-rec-plan-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 180px;
  height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ai-rec-plan-popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #327f9e, #8fd0e6, #327f9e);
  color: #0a0e18;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ai-rec-plan-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ai-rec-plan-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ai-rec-plan-price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ai-rec-price-currency {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ai-rec-price-amount {
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
}
.ai-rec-plan--featured .ai-rec-price-amount {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.ai-rec-price-period {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ai-rec-plan-setup {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ai-rec-plan-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.ai-rec-plan-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}
.ai-rec-plan-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ai-rec-plan-features li svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--green-soft);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.ai-rec-plan-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ai-rec-plan-btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #327f9e 0%, #8fd0e6 50%, #327f9e 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  color: #0a0e18;
}
.ai-rec-plan-btn--gold:hover {
  background-position: 100% 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ai-rec-plan-btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.ai-rec-plan-btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Trust signals row */
.ai-rec-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 20px 32px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--divider);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.ai-rec-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ai-rec-trust-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ai-rec-trust-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--divider);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* AI Business Review card */
.ai-biz-review-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
}
.ai-biz-review-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--gold),
    var(--gold-light),
    var(--gold),
    transparent
  );
}
.ai-biz-review-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 52px 52px 52px 52px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ai-biz-review-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ai-biz-review-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.ai-biz-review-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.ai-biz-review-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.ai-biz-review-steps li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ai-biz-review-steps li span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-biz-review-price-card {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  text-align: center;
}
.ai-biz-review-price-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ai-biz-review-price {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ai-biz-review-price-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ai-biz-review-price-card .btn-gold {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ai-biz-review-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Gold text utility for the section title dot */
.gold-text {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---- Responsive: AI Receptionist ---- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ai-rec-pricing-grid--4col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ai-rec-pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .ai-rec-pricing-grid--4col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .ai-rec-plan--featured {
    transform: none;
  }
  .ai-biz-review-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ai-biz-review-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .ai-biz-review-price-card {
    max-width: 380px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ai-receptionist-section {
    padding: 80px 0 70px;
  }
  .ai-rec-features {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .ai-rec-feature-sep {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .ai-rec-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .ai-rec-trust-sep {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .ai-biz-review-inner {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .ai-biz-review-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .ai-rec-pricing-grid--4col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .ai-rec-addons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .cta-waveform {
    gap: 3px;
  }
  .cta-waveform span {
    width: 3px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW — 4-COL PRICING GRID
   ============================================================ */
.ai-rec-pricing-grid--4col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW — PRODUCT BADGE (TriageZone by Vertex AI)
   ============================================================ */
.ai-rec-product-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.28);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8fd0e6;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.ai-rec-product-badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #5eb0cf;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW — IDEAL FOR ROW in plan cards
   ============================================================ */
.ai-rec-plan-ideal {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ai-rec-plan-ideal-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW — ENTERPRISE PLAN VARIANT
   ============================================================ */
.ai-rec-plan--enterprise {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.9) 60%
  );
}
.ai-rec-plan--enterprise .ai-rec-plan-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5eb0cf, #8fd0e6);
  color: #050810;
}

/* Enterprise custom price styling */
.ai-rec-price-custom {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5eb0cf, #c2e8f5, #5eb0cf);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW — ADD-ONS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.ai-rec-addons {
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.ai-rec-addons-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ai-rec-addons-title svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ai-rec-addons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.ai-rec-addon-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition:
    border-color 0.25s,
    background 0.25s;
}
.ai-rec-addon-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.09);
}
.ai-rec-addon-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ai-rec-addon-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.ai-rec-addon-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-white);
}
.ai-rec-addon-price {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW — PREMIUM STAR (matching uploaded star image)
   Bordered box + horizontal lines + centered star
   ============================================================ */
.cta-premium-star-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 32px auto 28px;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
}
.cta-ps-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.55));
  position: relative;
}
.cta-ps-line--right {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, transparent, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.55));
}
.cta-ps-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset-block: -2px;
  inset-inline: 0;
  background: inherit;
  filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.cta-ps-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.55);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 24px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18),
    inset 0 0 12px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  animation: starBoxPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes starBoxPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 24px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18),
      inset 0 0 12px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 40px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35),
      inset 0 0 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  }
}
.cta-ps-star {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(143, 208, 230, 0.7));
  animation: starGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes starGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(143, 208, 230, 0.6));
  }
  50% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(143, 208, 230, 1));
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW — ANIMATED GOLD WAVEFORM (matching uploaded waveform image)
   Gold vertical bars with different heights, audio-wave style
   ============================================================ */
.cta-waveform {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  width: fit-content;
}
.cta-waveform span {
  display: block;
  width: 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #8fd0e6 0%, #5eb0cf 50%, #2f7fa0 100%);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  animation: waveBar 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Staggered waveform heights & delays — mimicking the uploaded waveform image */
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(1) {
  height: 20%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(2) {
  height: 40%;
  animation-delay: 0.07s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(3) {
  height: 65%;
  animation-delay: 0.14s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(4) {
  height: 85%;
  animation-delay: 0.21s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(5) {
  height: 95%;
  animation-delay: 0.28s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(6) {
  height: 100%;
  animation-delay: 0.35s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(7) {
  height: 90%;
  animation-delay: 0.42s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(8) {
  height: 75%;
  animation-delay: 0.49s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(9) {
  height: 95%;
  animation-delay: 0.56s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(10) {
  height: 100%;
  animation-delay: 0.63s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(11) {
  height: 95%;
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(12) {
  height: 80%;
  animation-delay: 0.77s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(13) {
  height: 70%;
  animation-delay: 0.84s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(14) {
  height: 55%;
  animation-delay: 0.91s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(15) {
  height: 40%;
  animation-delay: 0.98s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(16) {
  height: 28%;
  animation-delay: 1.05s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(17) {
  height: 45%;
  animation-delay: 1.12s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(18) {
  height: 30%;
  animation-delay: 1.19s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(19) {
  height: 18%;
  animation-delay: 1.26s;
}
.cta-waveform span:nth-child(20) {
  height: 10%;
  animation-delay: 1.33s;
}

@keyframes waveBar {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scaleY(0.35);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scaleY(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.cta-lux-divider--waveform {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.cta-lux-divider--waveform .voice-wave {
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 60px;
}

/* Service cards — clickable */
.service-card[data-service] {
  cursor: pointer;
}
.service-card .service-cta-btn {
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Service detail modal — premium luxury */
.service-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 14, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition:
    opacity 0.4s var(--ease),
    visibility 0.4s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.service-modal {
  position: relative;
  width: min(820px, 100%);
  height: min(88vh, 860px);
  max-height: min(88vh, 860px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(12, 20, 40, 0.99) 0%,
    rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.99) 45%,
    rgba(14, 22, 44, 0.99) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.32);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06),
    0 50px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 80px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  margin: auto;
}
.service-modal-overlay.open .service-modal {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.service-modal-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 420px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.service-modal::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.7) 25%,
    rgba(194, 232, 245, 0.9) 50%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.7) 75%,
    transparent
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.service-modal::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, black 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    border-color 0.25s,
    background 0.25s,
    transform 0.25s;
  z-index: 3;
}
.service-modal-close:hover {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.45);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.service-modal-close svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.service-modal-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 52px 52px 28px;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-modal-icon-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.service-modal-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.28);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.service-modal-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.service-modal-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.service-modal-hero h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 38px);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.service-modal-intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Premium scroll region */
.service-modal-scroll-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-height: 0;
  margin: 0 36px 0 52px;
  padding-right: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.service-modal-scroll {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-height: 0;
  height: 100%;
  overflow-y: scroll;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding: 8px 16px 24px 0;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #5eb0cf rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.service-modal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.service-modal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.03) 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1) 50%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.03) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
  margin: 4px 0;
}
.service-modal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c2e8f5 0%, #4ea3c2 40%, #3d90ad 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 240, 180, 0.3);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  min-height: 40px;
}
.service-modal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e8f6fc 0%, #8fd0e6 50%, #3585a2 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.7);
}
.service-modal-scroll-rail {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 2px;
  width: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
}
.service-modal-scroll-rail-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15) 15%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35) 50%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15) 85%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}
.service-modal-scroll-fade {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 24px;
  height: 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.service-modal-scroll-fade--top {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.98) 0%,
    rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.6) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}
.service-modal-scroll-fade--bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.98) 0%,
    rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.6) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}
.service-modal-scroll-wrap.can-scroll-up .service-modal-scroll-fade--top {
  opacity: 1;
}
.service-modal-scroll-wrap.can-scroll-down .service-modal-scroll-fade--bottom {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-modal-body {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 8px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.service-modal-section {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.service-modal-section-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.service-modal-section-label::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35), transparent);
}
.service-modal-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.service-modal-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  transition:
    border-color 0.22s,
    background 0.22s;
}
.service-modal-features li:hover {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
}
.service-modal-features li svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.service-modal-approach,
.service-modal-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.45);
}
.service-modal-deliverables {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.service-modal-deliverables li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.service-modal-deliverables li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.service-modal-deliverables li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6);
}
.service-modal-process {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: modal-step;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.service-modal-process li {
  counter-increment: modal-step;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}
.service-modal-process li::before {
  content: counter(modal-step, decimal-leading-zero);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.service-modal-process-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.service-modal-process-text span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.service-modal-ideal {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.service-modal-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.service-modal-highlights li {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.service-modal-highlights li strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.service-modal-divider {
  height: 1px;
  margin: 4px 52px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25) 30%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25) 70%,
    transparent
  );
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 28px 52px 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.03) 100%
  );
}
.service-modal--cyber .service-modal-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.06) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.1);
}
.service-modal--cyber .service-modal-icon svg {
  stroke: #7ab8f5;
}
.service-modal--cyber .service-modal-approach,
.service-modal--cyber .service-modal-desc {
  border-left-color: rgba(74, 144, 217, 0.5);
}
.service-modal--marketing .service-modal-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.06) 100%
  );
  border-color: rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.1);
}
.service-modal--marketing .service-modal-icon svg {
  stroke: #c39bd3;
}
.service-modal--marketing .service-modal-approach,
.service-modal--marketing .service-modal-desc {
  border-left-color: rgba(155, 89, 182, 0.5);
}

/* Home pricing summary */
.pricing-summary-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.pricing-summary-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.35s,
    box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.pricing-summary-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
}
.pricing-summary-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}
.pricing-summary-popular {
  position: absolute;
  top: -11px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3d90ad, #9ad3e8);
  color: #0a0700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pricing-summary-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pricing-summary-price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pricing-summary-currency {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pricing-summary-amount {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.pricing-summary-custom {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.pricing-summary-period {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.pricing-summary-tagline {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  min-height: 38px;
}
.pricing-summary-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.pricing-summary-highlights li {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #0a0e18;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.pricing-summary-highlights li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.pricing-summary-highlights li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pricing-summary-cta-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.pricing-summary-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 18px 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #3d90ad 0%,
    #57a8c6 40%,
    #9ad3e8 65%,
    #3d90ad 100%
  );
  background-size: 220% auto;
  color: #0a0700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.65);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease),
    background-position 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.pricing-summary-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.8);
  background-position: right center;
}
.pricing-summary-cta svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .pricing-summary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-modal-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .service-modal-hero {
    padding-inline: 28px;
  }
  .service-modal-scroll-wrap {
    margin: 0 20px 0 28px;
    padding-right: 14px;
  }
  .service-modal-footer {
    padding-inline: 28px;
  }
  .service-modal-divider {
    margin-inline: 28px;
  }
  .service-modal-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .service-modal {
    height: min(92vh, 860px);
    max-height: min(92vh, 860px);
  }
  .pricing-summary-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .nav-has-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}

/* =================================================================
   LIGHT GOLD THEME — Services, Methodology & FAQ
   Inspired by about.html Leadership Team section
   Warm linen #f7f4ee bg · white cards · dark warm text · gold accents
   ================================================================= */

/* ---- SHARED: light section wrapper ---- */
.services,
.process,
.faq {
  position: relative;
}

/* Warm linen background for all three light sections */
.services {
  background: #f7f4ee;
}
.process {
  background: #f0ece4;
}
.faq {
  background: #f7f4ee;
}

/* Shared top decorative border */
.services::before,
.process::before,
.faq::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #5eb0cf 30%,
    #c2e8f5 50%,
    #5eb0cf 70%,
    transparent
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Section eyebrow on light bg */
.services .section-eyebrow,
.process .section-eyebrow,
.faq .section-eyebrow {
  color: #3585a2;
}

/* Section title on light bg */
.services .section-title,
.process .section-title,
.faq .faq-title {
  color: #1a1610;
}

/* Section sub on light bg */
.services .section-sub,
.process .section-sub,
.faq .faq-aside-sub {
  color: #5c5142;
}

/* Keep the FAQ as the final homepage section before the footer. */
main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.faq {
  order: 1;
}

/* =================================================================
   RESULTS & TESTIMONIALS — PREMIUM HOMEPAGE COMPONENTS
   These sections previously had markup only, leaving their content unstyled.
   ================================================================= */
.case-studies {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 136px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 4%, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14), transparent 27%),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 95% 86%,
      rgba(46, 97, 174, 0.17),
      transparent 31%
    ),
    #07101d;
}
.case-studies::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.45;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 25%,
    #000 75%,
    transparent
  );
}
.case-studies .section-head {
  max-width: 760px;
}
.case-studies .section-title {
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}
.case-studies .section-sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.cases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.case-card {
  position: relative;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    155deg,
    rgba(21, 37, 61, 0.9),
    rgba(8, 15, 28, 0.96)
  );
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.45s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.case-card.active {
  display: flex;
}
.case-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    125deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    transparent 30%
  );
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.case-card:hover {
  z-index: 1;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(143, 208, 230, 0.48);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13),
    0 30px 76px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
    0 0 42px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
.case-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.case-img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.case-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent 42%,
    rgba(7, 16, 29, 0.68) 100%
  );
}
.case-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition:
    transform 0.7s var(--ease),
    filter 0.7s var(--ease);
  filter: saturate(0.82) contrast(1.06);
}
.case-card:hover .case-img img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: saturate(1.04) contrast(1.04);
}
.case-body {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 28px 28px 26px;
}
.case-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(143, 208, 230, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.09);
  font: 600 10px/1 var(--font-ui);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.case-body h3 {
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.27;
}
.case-body > p {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.case-metric {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 23px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.case-metric strong {
  color: var(--gold-hover);
  font: 700 35px/1 var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}
.case-metric span {
  max-width: 145px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testimonials {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 136px 0;
  background: #f7f4ee;
}
.testimonials::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: min(1040px, 88vw);
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(160, 120, 40, 0.46),
    transparent
  );
}
.testimonials .section-title {
  color: #1a1610;
}
.testimonials .section-head {
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}
.testimonials-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 22px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  display: none;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 310px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(160, 120, 40, 0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 38px rgba(68, 49, 14, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  animation: testimonialFloat 6.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: -2.1s;
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: -4.2s;
}
.testimonial-card.active {
  display: flex;
}
.testimonials-track:hover .testimonial-card.active {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(160, 120, 40, 0.46);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 56px rgba(68, 49, 14, 0.16),
    inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
}
@keyframes testimonialFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}
.testimonial-quote {
  position: relative;
}
.quote-icon {
  display: none;
}
.testimonial-quote::before {
  content: "“";
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #2f7fa0;
  font:
    700 54px/0.6 Georgia,
    serif;
}
.testimonial-quote p {
  color: #3e3527;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.testimonial-author strong {
  display: block;
  color: #251e13;
  font: 700 14px/1.2 var(--font-heading);
}
.testimonial-author span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: #786a58;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.testimonial-dots {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .case-studies,
  .testimonials {
    padding: 96px 0;
  }
  .cases-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .case-card:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    justify-self: center;
    max-width: calc(50% - 11px);
  }
  .testimonials-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .case-studies,
  .testimonials {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
  .case-studies::before {
    background-size: 48px 48px;
  }
  .cases-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .case-card:last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .case-body,
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .case-body h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .testimonial-quote p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* =================================================================
   HOMEPAGE VISUAL REPAIR
   The hero markup referenced an aurora layer without any matching rules.
   These styles restore that layer and give the first viewport a quiet,
   executive-grade information hierarchy.
   ================================================================= */
.hero {
  isolation: isolate;
  background: transparent;
}

.hero-blob-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-blue-blob-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: transparent;
}
.hero-blob-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.3;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #000 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 62%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 45% 55% 60% 40% / 50% 45% 55% 50%;
  filter: blur(2px);
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero-blob-blue {
  width: 950px;
  height: 950px;
  left: -280px;
  bottom: -420px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 35% 30%,
    rgba(111, 200, 255, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.55) 40%,
    rgba(13, 42, 143, 0.25) 65%,
    transparent 82%
  );
  animation:
    heroBlobMorphBlue 14s ease-in-out infinite,
    heroBlobFloatBlue 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-blob-purple {
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  top: -320px;
  right: -260px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 60% 40%,
    rgba(176, 107, 255, 0.8) 0%,
    rgba(106, 61, 255, 0.5) 40%,
    rgba(42, 20, 112, 0.2) 62%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation:
    heroBlobMorphPurple 16s ease-in-out infinite,
    heroBlobFloatPurple 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroBlobMorphBlue {
  0%,
  100% {
    border-radius: 45% 55% 60% 40% / 50% 45% 55% 50%;
  }
  25% {
    border-radius: 55% 45% 45% 55% / 55% 60% 40% 45%;
  }
  50% {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 55% 45% / 45% 55% 45% 55%;
  }
  75% {
    border-radius: 40% 60% 50% 50% / 60% 40% 60% 40%;
  }
}
@keyframes heroBlobMorphPurple {
  0%,
  100% {
    border-radius: 50% 50% 40% 60% / 55% 45% 55% 45%;
  }
  30% {
    border-radius: 45% 55% 60% 40% / 40% 60% 40% 60%;
  }
  60% {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 45% 55% / 55% 50% 50% 45%;
  }
}
@keyframes heroBlobFloatBlue {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.04);
  }
}
@keyframes heroBlobFloatPurple {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-25px, 30px) scale(0.97);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-blob {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 clamp(28px, 5vw, 96px);
}

.hero-left-aligned {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(360px, 0.95fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 120px);
}
.hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-left-aligned .hero-trust-item:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* ---- Hero card carousel (Fiord-style transparent previews) ---- */
.hero-card-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  justify-self: end;
  perspective: 1200px;
}
.hero-card-carousel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}
.hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.96) rotateX(6deg);
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s var(--ease),
    transform 0.75s var(--ease),
    visibility 0.75s;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 8%, rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12), transparent 32%);
}
.hero-card.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotateX(0deg);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.hero-card.is-exiting {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-24px) scale(0.98) rotateX(-4deg);
  animation: none;
}
@keyframes heroCardFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  }
}

.hero-card-topline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font: 600 9px/1 var(--font-ui);
  letter-spacing: 1.7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-card-signal {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #75d99d;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 5px rgba(117, 217, 157, 0.1),
    0 0 14px rgba(117, 217, 157, 0.8);
}
.hero-card-live {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: #aeeec6;
}

.hero-card-call {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.hero-card-call-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.28);
}
.hero-card-call-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  stroke-width: 1.6;
}
.hero-card-call strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-card-call span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.hero-card-duration {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font: 600 13px/1 var(--font-ui);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-card-actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.hero-card-actions li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.hero-card-check {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.45);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-card-check::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 3px;
  width: 4px;
  height: 7px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid #75d99d;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #75d99d;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
@keyframes heroCardItemIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.hero-card-status {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.hero-card-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #75d99d;
}
@keyframes heroCardPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(117, 217, 157, 0.5);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(117, 217, 157, 0);
  }
}

.hero-card-hub {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.hero-card-hub-core {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1)
  );
  color: #fff;
  font: 700 11px/1.2 var(--font-ui);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 40px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4),
    inset 0 0 15px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
@keyframes heroHubCorePulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 30px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3),
      inset 0 0 10px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 50px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6),
      inset 0 0 20px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
  }
}
.hub-line-anim {
}
@keyframes hubLineFlow {
  from {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -100;
  }
}
.hero-card-hub-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(50% + var(--hub-y));
  left: calc(50% + var(--hub-x));
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--text-ivory);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes heroHubNodeFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, calc(-50% - 6px));
  }
}
.hero-card-hub::before,
.hero-card-hub::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-card-hub::before {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.hero-card-hub::after {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}
@keyframes hubRingSpin {
  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}
@keyframes hubNodeFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(
      calc(-50% + var(--hub-x)),
      calc(-50% + var(--hub-y) + 10px)
    );
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(calc(-50% + var(--hub-x)), calc(-50% + var(--hub-y)));
  }
}
@keyframes heroHubRingSpin {
  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.hero-card-audit {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.hero-card-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
}
.hero-card-ring svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}
.hero-card-ring-track {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  stroke-width: 8;
}
.hero-card-ring-fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
  stroke-width: 8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 327;
  stroke-dashoffset: 327;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.4s var(--ease);
}
.hero-card.is-active .hero-card-ring-fill {
  stroke-dashoffset: calc(327 - (327 * var(--audit-progress, 0) / 100));
}
.hero-card-ring-value {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-hover);
  font: 700 28px/1 var(--font-heading);
}
.hero-card-audit-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.hero-card-audit-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 22px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 13px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.hero-card-audit-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}
.hero-card-audit-list li.is-done {
  color: var(--text-ivory);
}
.hero-card-audit-list li.is-done::before {
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.45);
}
.hero-card-audit-list li.is-active {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-card-audit-list li.is-active::before {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5);
}

.hero-card-dash {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.hero-card-dash-metric {
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
}
.hero-card-dash-wide {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.hero-card-dash-metric span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-card-dash-metric strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-hover);
  font: 700 26px/1 var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hero-card-dash-metric em {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: #75d99d;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-style: normal;
}

.hero-card-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.hero-card-dots button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    background 0.3s var(--ease),
    width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.hero-card-dots button.is-active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-card-dots button:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-card,
  .hero-card.is-active,
  .hero-card-hub-node,
  .hero-card-hub::before,
  .hero-card-hub::after,
  .hero-card-actions li {
    animation: none !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* The HTML uses --reveal-delay; honour it while retaining older --delay rules. */
[data-reveal] {
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, var(--delay, 0s));
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-left-aligned {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-card-stage {
    max-width: none;
    justify-self: stretch;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-blob-bg::before {
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    opacity: 0.28;
  }
  .hero-blob-blue {
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    left: -290px;
    bottom: -330px;
  }
  .hero-blob-purple {
    width: 470px;
    height: 470px;
    top: -235px;
    right: -220px;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .hero-card-carousel {
    min-height: 340px;
  }
  .hero-card-audit {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-card-hub {
    height: 240px;
  }
  .hero-card-hub-node {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-card-carousel {
    min-height: 310px;
  }
  .hero-card {
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .hero-card-call {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-card-call strong {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .hero-card-call span {
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .hero-card-call-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .hero-card-call-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  .hero-card-duration {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .hero-card-actions {
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .hero-card-actions li {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 0;
  }
  .hero-card-hub {
    height: 180px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transform-origin: center center;
  }
  .hero-card-audit {
    margin-top: 12px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-card-ring {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
  }
  .hero-card-ring-value {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .hero-card-audit-list li {
    padding: 6px 0 6px 16px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .hero-card-dash {
    margin-top: 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .hero-card-dash-metric {
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .hero-card-dash-metric span {
    font-size: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .hero-card-dash-metric strong {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .hero-card-dash-metric em {
    font-size: 9px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
}

/* ---- SERVICES — Card overhaul ---- */

/* Remove dark glassmorphism, apply white card style */
.services .service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 24px rgba(160, 120, 40, 0.1),
    0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

/* Subtle warm background on hover */
.services .service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.5);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(180, 140, 50, 0.18),
    0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}
.services .service-card-cyber:hover,
.services .service-card-marketing:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 60px rgba(180, 140, 50, 0.18),
    0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

/* Gold shimmer overlay on light cards */
.services .service-card::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.services .service-card-cyber::before,
.services .service-card-marketing::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08),
    transparent 70%
  );
}

/* Large background number — warm subtle */
.services .service-number {
  color: rgba(160, 120, 40, 0.06);
}

/* Accent strips — all gold for unified theme */
.services .service-card-cyber .service-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #5eb0cf,
    #c2e8f5,
    #5eb0cf,
    transparent
  );
}
.services .service-card-marketing .service-card-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #5eb0cf,
    #c2e8f5,
    #5eb0cf,
    transparent
  );
}

/* Service icons — gold tinted on white */
.services .service-card-ai .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
}
.services .service-card-cyber .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}
.services .service-card-marketing .service-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.04)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}

/* Icon SVG strokes — all gold */
.services .service-card-cyber .service-icon svg,
.services .service-card-marketing .service-icon svg {
  stroke: #3585a2;
}
.services .service-card-ai .service-icon svg {
  stroke: #3585a2;
}

/* Card heading on white */
.services .service-card h3 {
  color: #1a1610;
}

/* Description text */
.services .service-desc {
  color: #5c5142;
}

/* List items */
.services .service-list li {
  color: #5c5142;
}
.services .service-card-ai .list-icon,
.services .service-card-cyber .list-icon,
.services .service-card-marketing .list-icon {
  stroke: #3585a2;
  fill: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}

/* CTA button — gold on light card */
.services .service-card-ai .service-cta-btn,
.services .service-card-cyber .service-cta-btn,
.services .service-card-marketing .service-cta-btn {
  color: #3585a2;
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.08);
}
.services .service-card-ai .service-cta-btn:hover,
.services .service-card-cyber .service-cta-btn:hover,
.services .service-card-marketing .service-cta-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.22);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ---- PROCESS / METHODOLOGY — light theme ---- */

/* Slideshow container */
.process .methodology-slideshow {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(160, 120, 40, 0.14);
}

/* Content pane */
.process .ms-content {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}

/* Step badge */
.process .ms-step-badge {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  color: #3585a2;
}

/* Icon wrap */
.process .ms-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2),
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.14);
}
.process .ms-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: #3585a2;
}

/* Slide title and text */
.process .ms-title {
  color: #1a1610;
}
.process .ms-desc {
  color: #5c5142;
}
.process .ms-list li {
  color: #5c5142;
}
.process .ms-list li svg {
  stroke: #3585a2;
}

/* Visual panel — warm tinted */
.process .ms-visual {
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 30%,
      rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1),
      transparent 65%
    ),
    #fdf9f2;
}

/* Visual card — stays white with gold accents */
.process .ms-visual-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(160, 120, 40, 0.12);
}
.process .ms-vc-label {
  color: #3585a2;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}
.process .ms-vc-item {
  color: #5c5142;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.07);
}
.process .ms-vc-item:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  color: #1a1610;
}
.process .ms-vc-footer {
  color: #2f7fa0;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.06);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}

/* Controls bar */
.process .ms-controls {
  background: rgba(240, 232, 216, 0.6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
}
.process .ms-btn {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}
.process .ms-btn svg {
  stroke: #3585a2;
}
.process .ms-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.55);
}
.process .ms-dot {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.35);
}
.process .ms-dot.active {
  background: #5eb0cf;
  border-color: #c2e8f5;
}

/* ---- FAQ — light theme ---- */

/* FAQ title */
.faq .faq-title {
  color: #1a1610;
}

/* Accordion item borders */
.faq .accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
  background: transparent;
}
.faq .accordion-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.18);
}
.faq .accordion-item.active {
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.05);
}

/* Accordion trigger */
.faq .accordion-trigger {
  color: #2d2414;
}
.faq .acc-num {
  color: #3585a2;
}
.faq .accordion-item.active .acc-q {
  color: #3585a2;
}
.faq .accordion-item:hover .acc-q {
  color: #1a1610;
}

/* +/- icon */
.faq .accordion-icon {
  border-color: rgba(160, 120, 40, 0.25);
}
.faq .accordion-icon::before,
.faq .accordion-icon::after {
  background: #2f7fa0;
}
.faq .accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
  border-color: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.55);
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
}
.faq .accordion-item.active .accordion-icon::before,
.faq .accordion-item.active .accordion-icon::after {
  background: #3585a2;
}

/* Accordion panel text */
.faq .accordion-panel p {
  color: #5c5142;
}

/* Gold "Ask Us Anything" button — stays gold */
.faq .btn-gold {
  /* inherits existing gold button styling */
}

/* FAQ aside sub */
.faq .faq-aside-sub {
  color: #5c5142;
}

/* =================================================================
   SERVICE PAGES — LIGHT GOLD THEME
   ================================================================= */

body.light-theme-page {
  background: #f7f4ee;
  color: #5c5142;
  --bg-primary: #f7f4ee;
  --bg-secondary: #ffffff;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  --text-white: #1a1610;
  --text-ivory: #1a1610;
  --text-secondary: #5c5142;
  --text-muted: #8c8172;
  --border-gold: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.3);
  --border-gold-strong: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.6);
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --glass-border: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
}

/* Service Page Hero */
.service-page-hero {
  padding: 160px 0 120px;
  background: #f7f4ee;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4) 30%,
    rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.4) 70%,
    transparent
  );
}

.service-hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-hero-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-hero-icon svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  stroke: #3585a2;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.service-hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #3585a2;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1610;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.service-hero-desc {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #5c5142;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.service-hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Service Overview Section */
.service-overview {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.service-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 64px;
}

.service-feature-card {
  padding: 32px;
  background: #f7f4ee;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.service-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.12);
}

.service-feature-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-feature-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: #3585a2;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.service-feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1610;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-feature-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #5c5142;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Service Deliverables Section */
.service-deliverables {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f7f4ee;
}

.deliverables-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
}

.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.15);
}

.deliverable-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.deliverable-check {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 176, 207, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deliverable-check svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: #3585a2;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.deliverable-item p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #2d2414;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Service CTA Section */
.service-cta {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #3d90ad 0%,
    #57a8c6 40%,
    #9ad3e8 65%,
    #3d90ad 100%
  );
  background-size: 220% auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-cta-content {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a0700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-cta p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #2d2414;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.service-cta .btn-gold {
  background: #0a0700;
  color: #c2e8f5;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.service-cta .btn-gold:hover {
  background: #1a1610;
}

.service-cta .btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #0a0700;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.service-cta .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #0a0700;
}

/* =================================================================
   CAROUSEL ANIMATIONS & ARROWS
   ================================================================= */
.carousel-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-strong);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.carousel-arrow svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.case-card.active,
.testimonial-card.active {
  /* No more fade in, keeping it for backward compatibility if needed */
}

/* =================================================================
   SMOOTH SCROLLING CAROUSEL LAYOUT
   ================================================================= */
.carousel-outer {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 60px;
}
.carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}
.cases-grid,
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.cases-grid {
  gap: 22px;
}
.testimonials-track {
  gap: 24px;
}

.case-card,
.testimonial-card {
  display: flex !important;
  animation: none !important; /* override the old fade in */
}
.cases-grid .case-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 14.66px);
}
.testimonials-track .testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cases-grid .case-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 11px);
  }
  .testimonials-track .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cases-grid .case-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .testimonials-track .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .carousel-outer {
    padding: 0 40px;
  }
}

.carousel-outer .prev-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.carousel-outer .next-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.carousel-outer .prev-arrow:hover,
.carousel-outer .next-arrow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* =================================================================
   SMALL BACKGROUND BLOBS
   ================================================================= */
.expertise .hero-blue-blob-bg,
.case-studies .hero-blue-blob-bg {
  z-index: 0;
}
.expertise > .container,
.case-studies > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.section-blob-blue {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  left: -150px;
  bottom: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(111, 200, 255, 0.7) 0%, rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.45) 40%, rgba(13, 42, 143, 0.2) 65%, transparent 82%);
  animation: heroBlobMorphBlue 14s ease-in-out infinite, heroBlobFloatBlue 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.section-blob-purple {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  top: -100px;
  right: -150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(176, 107, 255, 0.7) 0%, rgba(106, 61, 255, 0.4) 40%, rgba(42, 20, 112, 0.15) 62%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0.8;
  animation: heroBlobMorphPurple 16s ease-in-out infinite, heroBlobFloatPurple 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}