/* ============ TOKENS ============ */
:root{
  --ink:#0A0F22;            /* near-black navy */
  --navy:#10245C;           /* deep brand navy */
  --navy-2:#1A3B86;
  --azure:#2E6BF6;          /* electric primary */
  --azure-soft:#6E9BFF;
  --coral:#C8961E;          /* logo gold (secondary accent) */
  --coral-soft:#EAD08A;
  --paper:#F4F6FC;          /* page bg */
  --surface:#FFFFFF;
  --line:#E6EAF4;
  --text:#1B2540;
  --muted:#697391;
  --muted-2:#9AA3BC;
  --radius:20px;
  --radius-sm:14px;
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 8px rgba(16,36,92,.06);
  --shadow:0 18px 50px -20px rgba(16,36,92,.28);
  --shadow-lg:0 40px 90px -40px rgba(16,36,92,.45);
  --maxw:1200px;
  --display:'Space Grotesk',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --body:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-size-body: clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem); /* 16px - 18px */
  --font-size-h3: clamp(1.3rem, 1.15rem + 0.75vw, 1.6rem);   /* 21px - 26px */
  --font-size-h2: clamp(1.7rem, 1.45rem + 1.25vw, 2.2rem);   /* 27px - 35px */
  --font-size-h1: clamp(2.2rem, 1.8rem + 2vw, 3.2rem);       /* 35px - 51px */
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--body);font-size:var(--font-size-body);color:var(--text);background:var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--ink);margin:0}
h1{font-size:var(--font-size-h1);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-0.03em}
h2{font-size:var(--font-size-h2);line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.025em}
h3{font-size:var(--font-size-h3);line-height:1.18;letter-spacing:-0.02em}
p{margin:0}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--azure);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--azure),var(--coral));border-radius:2px}
.eyebrow.center::before{display:none}
section{position:relative}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--azure);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:6px}

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;border:0;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,background .25s ease;white-space:nowrap}
.btn svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--azure),#2554d6);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(46,107,246,.7)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 20px 38px -12px rgba(46,107,246,.8)}
.btn-coral{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--coral),#9a6512);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(200,150,30,.65)}
.btn-coral:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.btn-light{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--navy);border:1.5px solid var(--line)}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--azure);color:var(--azure);transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ============ TOPBAR ============ */
.topbar{background:var(--ink);color:#cdd6f4;font-size:.82rem}
.topbar .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:42px;gap:18px}
.topbar a{color:#cdd6f4;transition:color .2s}
.topbar a:hover{color:#fff}
.topbar .tb-contact{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center}
.topbar .tb-contact span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.topbar svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--azure-soft)}
.tb-social{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center}
.tb-social a{display:inline-flex}
.tb-social svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:#cdd6f4}

/* ============ HEADER ============ */
header.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s}
header.nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 8px 30px -18px rgba(16,36,92,.4);border-color:var(--line)}
.nav .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:90px;gap:20px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center}
.brand .brand-logo{height:54px;width:auto;display:block}
@media(max-width:760px){.brand .brand-logo{height:40px}.nav .wrap{height:70px}}
.menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.menu a{font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text);padding:9px 14px;border-radius:10px;transition:color .2s,background .2s}
.menu a:hover{color:var(--azure);background:rgba(46,107,246,.07)}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:8px}
.burger svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--ink)}
.mobile-menu{display:none}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero{position:relative;background:
   radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 78% -10%,rgba(46,107,246,.16),transparent 60%),
   radial-gradient(800px 500px at 6% 110%,rgba(200,150,30,.12),transparent 55%),
   linear-gradient(180deg,#fff, var(--paper));
  overflow:hidden}
.hero .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:54px;align-items:center;padding:70px 24px 90px}
.hero-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:7px 7px 7px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);font-weight:500}
.hero-pill b{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--azure),var(--coral));color:#fff;padding:3px 11px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.74rem;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5.2vw,4rem);font-weight:700;margin:22px 0 0}
.hero h1 .grad{background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--azure),var(--coral));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.hero p.lead{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--muted);margin:22px 0 0;max-width:520px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:32px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero-trust{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:34px}
.avatars{display:flex}
.avatars .av{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff;margin-left:-12px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.avatars .av:first-child{margin-left:0}
.hero-trust .ht-text{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hero-trust .ht-text b{color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--display)}
.stars{color:var(--coral);letter-spacing:1px;font-size:.8rem}

/* hero visual */
.hero-art{position:relative;height:520px}
.hero-art .photo{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:rotate(-2deg)}
.hero-art .photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero-art .photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(10,15,34,.5))}
.float-card{position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:14px 16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:.85rem}
.float-card .ic{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.float-card .ic svg{width:19px;height:19px;color:#fff}
.float-card b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);display:block;line-height:1.2}
.float-card span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem}
.fc-1{top:24px;left:-26px;animation:floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.fc-2{bottom:96px;right:-30px;animation:floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite .6s}
.fc-3{bottom:-18px;left:30px;animation:floaty 5.5s ease-in-out infinite .3s}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-12px)}}

/* ============ MARQUEE / TRUST ============ */
.logos{background:var(--ink);padding:30px 0 86px}
.logos .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.logos .lab{color:#7c88ad;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;width:100%;text-align:center;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.logos .chip{color:#aeb8d6;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;padding:8px 20px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:999px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.logos .chip svg{width:17px;height:17px;color:var(--azure-soft)}

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.stats{margin-top:-44px;position:relative;z-index:5}
.stats .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),#16307a);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);overflow:hidden}
.stat{padding:34px 26px;text-align:center;color:#fff;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.stat:last-child{border-right:0}
.stat .num{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:2.6rem;letter-spacing:-.03em;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#fff,var(--azure-soft));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.stat .lab{color:#c2cdf0;font-size:.92rem;margin-top:4px;font-weight:500}

/* ============ SECTION SHELL ============ */
.sec{padding:92px 0}
.sec-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:46px}
.sec-head.center{margin:0 auto 50px;text-align:center}
.sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);font-weight:700;margin:16px 0 0}
.sec-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.06rem;margin-top:16px}

/* ============ SERVICES ============ */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.svc{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px 26px;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.svc::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--azure),var(--coral));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.svc:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc .ic{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:16px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:20px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,107,246,.12),rgba(200,150,30,.12))}
.svc .ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--azure)}
.svc:nth-child(3n+2) .ic svg{color:var(--coral)}
.svc h3{font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:600}
.svc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-top:9px}
.svc .more{margin-top:16px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--azure)}
.svc .more svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .25s}
.svc:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ============ ABOUT ============ */
.about{background:var(--surface)}
.about .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.about-art{position:relative}
.about-art .main{border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);aspect-ratio:4/3}
.about-art .main img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.about-art .badge{position:absolute;right:-18px;bottom:-22px;background:#fff;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:18px 22px;text-align:center}
.about-art .badge .n{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:2rem;color:var(--azure);line-height:1}
.about-art .badge .t{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px}
.about h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);font-weight:700;margin:16px 0 0}
.about p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:18px;font-size:1.02rem}
.check{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:24px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.check li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-weight:500;font-size:.96rem;color:var(--text)}
.check li svg{width:21px;height:21px;color:var(--azure);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}
.about-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;margin-top:30px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.call-pill{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px}
.call-pill .ic{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--coral),#9a6512);display:grid;place-items:center}
.call-pill .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:#fff}
.call-pill .t{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted)}
.call-pill .n{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink)}

/* ============ WHY / FEATURES ============ */
.why{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink),#0d1530);color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.why::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:600px;height:600px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(46,107,246,.22),transparent 65%);top:-200px;right:-150px}
.why .sec-head h2{color:#fff}
.why .sec-head p{color:#aab4d6}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;position:relative}
.feat{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px 24px;transition:transform .3s,background .3s}
.feat:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.feat .ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--azure),var(--navy-2));display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px}
.feat:nth-child(2n) .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--coral),#9a6512)}
.feat .ic svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:#fff}
.feat h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600}
.feat p{color:#aab4d6;font-size:.92rem;margin-top:9px}

/* ============ PORTFOLIO ============ */
.filters{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px}
.filters button{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:.9rem;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s}
.filters button:hover{border-color:var(--azure);color:var(--azure)}
.filters button.active{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)}
.port-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.port{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;position:relative;background:var(--ink);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.port:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.port .img{aspect-ratio:3/2.1;overflow:hidden}
.port .img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s}
.port:hover .img img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.port .ov{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 38%,rgba(10,15,34,.92));display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:24px;opacity:1}
.port .cat{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--azure-soft)}
.port h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;margin-top:7px}
.port .tags{display:flex;gap:7px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:13px}
.port .tags span{font-size:.72rem;color:#cdd6f4;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding:4px 11px;border-radius:999px}
.is-hidden{display:none!important}

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
.tst{background:var(--surface)}
.tst-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.quote{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px 28px;position:relative;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.quote:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.quote .qm{font-family:var(--display);font-size:3.4rem;line-height:.6;color:var(--azure);opacity:.18;height:28px}
.quote .stars{margin-bottom:14px}
.quote p{color:var(--text);font-size:1rem;font-style:italic}
.quote .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:22px}
.quote .av{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;flex-shrink:0}
.quote .who b{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--ink);font-size:1rem;display:block;line-height:1.25}
.quote .who span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem}

/* ============ BLOG ============ */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.post{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.post:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.post .img{aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.post .img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s}
.post:hover .img img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.post .cat{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.post .body{padding:24px}
.post .meta{display:flex;gap:14px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-bottom:11px}
.post .meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.post .meta svg{width:13px;height:13px}
.post h3{font-size:1.14rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3}
.post p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:10px}
.post .more{margin-top:15px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--azure)}
.post .more svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .25s}
.post:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.faq{background:var(--surface)}
.faq .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:54px;align-items:start}
.faq-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.fq{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--paper);overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s}
.fq.open{border-color:var(--azure);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.fq button{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;padding:20px 22px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink)}
.fq .ico{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:9px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .3s,background .3s}
.fq.open .ico{background:var(--azure);transform:rotate(45deg)}
.fq .ico svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--azure);transition:color .3s}
.fq.open .ico svg{color:#fff}
.fq .ans{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease}
.fq .ans p{padding:0 22px 22px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}

/* ============ CTA BAND ============ */
.ctaband .inner{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),#1b3a8e 55%,#2554d6);border-radius:30px;padding:60px 56px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.ctaband .inner::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:380px;height:380px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,150,30,.35),transparent 65%);right:-80px;top:-120px}
.ctaband .inner::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:320px;height:320px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(46,107,246,.45),transparent 65%);left:-100px;bottom:-130px}
.ctaband .row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;position:relative;z-index:2;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ctaband h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);font-weight:700;max-width:620px}
.ctaband p{color:#c4d0f5;margin-top:12px;max-width:560px}

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--paper),#eaeefb)}
.contact .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:46px;align-items:start}
.info-card{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:38px 34px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.info-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:300px;height:300px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(46,107,246,.3),transparent 65%);right:-120px;bottom:-120px}
.info-card h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;position:relative}
.info-card>p{color:#aab4d6;margin-top:12px;position:relative}
.info-list{margin-top:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;position:relative}
.info-list .it{display:flex;gap:15px;align-items:flex-start}
.info-list .ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.info-list .ic svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--azure-soft)}
.info-list .t{font-size:.78rem;color:#8b97bd;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
.info-list .v{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;margin-top:2px}
.info-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:32px;position:relative}
.info-social a{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background .25s,transform .25s}
.info-social a:hover{background:var(--azure);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.info-social svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:#fff}
.form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:38px 34px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.form-card h3{font-size:1.4rem}
.form-card>p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;font-size:.95rem}
.frow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:22px}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px}
.field.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field label{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);font-family:var(--display)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{font-family:var(--body);font-size:.95rem;padding:13px 15px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--paper);color:var(--text);transition:border-color .2s,background .2s;width:100%}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--azure);background:#fff}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:110px}
.form-card .btn{margin-top:22px;width:100%;justify-content:center}
.form-note{text-align:center;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:14px}

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
footer{background:var(--ink);color:#aeb8d6;padding:70px 0 0}
.f-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:50px}
footer .brand{margin-bottom:18px}
.f-about{font-size:.92rem;color:#8d99bd;max-width:320px}
.f-col h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:600}
.f-col ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.f-col a{color:#8d99bd;font-size:.92rem;transition:color .2s,padding-left .2s}
.f-col a:hover{color:#fff;padding-left:4px}
.f-contact .it{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:.92rem;color:#8d99bd}
.f-contact .it svg{width:17px;height:17px;color:var(--azure-soft);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px}
.f-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);padding:22px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;font-size:.85rem;color:#7c88ad;flex-wrap:wrap}
.f-bottom a{color:#9aa6c9}
.f-bottom a:hover{color:#fff}

/* floating whatsapp */
.wa{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:80;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37,211,102,.7);transition:transform .3s;animation:pulse 2.5s infinite}
.wa:hover{transform:scale(1.08)}
.wa svg{width:30px;height:30px;color:#fff}
@keyframes pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5),0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37,211,102,.7)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 16px rgba(37,211,102,0),0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37,211,102,.7)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0),0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37,211,102,.7)}}

/* reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;padding:50px 24px 70px}
  .hero-art{height:420px;max-width:480px}
  .about .grid,.faq .grid,.contact .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .svc-grid,.why-grid,.port-grid,.tst-grid,.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .f-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
  .stat .num{font-size:2.1rem}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .topbar .tb-contact span:nth-child(2){display:none}
  .menu,.nav-cta .btn{display:none}
  .burger{display:block}
  .mobile-menu{display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(82vw,330px);background:#fff;z-index:70;padding:86px 26px 30px;gap:6px;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .35s;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
  .mobile-menu.open{transform:none}
  .mobile-menu a{padding:13px 14px;border-radius:12px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--text)}
  .mobile-menu a:hover{background:var(--paper);color:var(--azure)}
  .mobile-menu .btn{margin-top:14px;justify-content:center}
  .mm-close{position:absolute;top:22px;right:22px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer}
  .mm-close svg{width:28px;height:28px;color:var(--ink)}
  .scrim{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(10,15,34,.45);z-index:65;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.3s}
  .scrim.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
  .stats .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
  .stat:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .svc-grid,.why-grid,.port-grid,.tst-grid,.blog-grid,.check{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .f-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ctaband .inner{padding:44px 28px}
  .sec{padding:64px 0}
  .about-art .badge{right:0}
  .frow{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
}

/* ============ MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS ============ */
/* active nav link */
.menu a.active{color:var(--azure);background:rgba(46,107,246,.08)}
.mobile-menu a.active{color:var(--azure);background:var(--paper)}

/* hero illustration variant (home) */
.hero-illus{position:relative;border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);background:#eaf0fb}
.hero-illus img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.hero-illus .ring{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:26px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(16,36,92,.06)}
.hero-badge{position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:11px 15px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px}
.hero-badge img{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.hero-badge b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink);display:block;line-height:1.15}
.hero-badge span{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted)}
.hb-1{left:-22px;top:30px;animation:floaty 5.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.hb-2{right:-20px;bottom:40px;animation:floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite .5s}
@media(max-width:1000px){.hb-1{left:8px}.hb-2{right:8px}}

/* avatar ring (circular character avatars) */
.av-img{border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;background:#eef2fb;border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}

/* ===== PAGE HERO (inner pages) ===== */
.page-hero{position:relative;background:
   radial-gradient(900px 420px at 82% -20%,rgba(46,107,246,.16),transparent 60%),
   radial-gradient(640px 400px at 0% 120%,rgba(200,150,30,.12),transparent 55%),
   linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--paper));
  padding:54px 0 64px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}
.page-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.crumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.crumb a:hover{color:var(--azure)}
.crumb svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--muted-2)}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.3rem);font-weight:700;margin:16px 0 0;max-width:760px}
.page-hero h1 .grad{background:linear-gradient(110deg,var(--azure),var(--coral));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.page-hero p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.1rem;margin-top:16px;max-width:600px}
.page-hero .av-float{position:absolute;right:40px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);display:flex;align-items:center}
.page-hero .av-float img{width:96px;height:96px;margin-left:-26px}
.page-hero .av-float img:first-child{margin-left:0}
@media(max-width:860px){.page-hero .av-float{display:none}}

/* ===== TEAM / PERSONAS ===== */
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px}
.person{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.person:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.person img{width:104px;height:104px;flex-shrink:0}
.person .role{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--azure)}
.person h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin:6px 0 0}
.person p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-top:9px}
.person .tags{display:flex;gap:7px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:13px}
.person .tags span{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--navy);background:rgba(46,107,246,.09);padding:4px 11px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:500}
@media(max-width:860px){.team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.person{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.person .tags{justify-content:center}}

/* ===== PROCESS (how we work) ===== */
.process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}
.proc-figure{position:relative;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:#eaf0fb}
.proc-figure img{width:100%;display:block}
.proc-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.pstep{display:flex;gap:20px;padding:20px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);transition:background .3s}
.pstep:hover{background:var(--paper)}
.pstep .n{width:46px;height:46px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:13px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--azure),var(--navy));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem}
.pstep:nth-child(2n) .n{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--coral),#9a6512)}
.pstep h3{font-size:1.12rem}
.pstep p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;margin-top:6px}
@media(max-width:860px){.process{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}}

/* ===== avatar chip used inline in section heads ===== */
.av-duo{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px}
.av-duo img{width:64px;height:64px;margin-left:-16px}
.av-duo img:first-child{margin-left:0}

/* testimonial avatar image override */
.quote .av.img{padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.quote .av.img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%}

/* contact avatars in info card */
.info-avatars{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:6px;position:relative}
.info-avatars img{width:60px;height:60px;border:3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);margin-left:-18px}
.info-avatars img:first-child{margin-left:0}

/* simple footer note for forms on contact page */
.map-wrap{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);height:100%;min-height:320px;background:#dde6f7}
.map-wrap iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block;min-height:320px}

/* page CTA helper spacing */
.tight-top{padding-top:0}

/* ============ SERVICE DETAIL PAGES ============ */
.svc-hero{position:relative;background:
   radial-gradient(900px 440px at 85% -20%,rgba(46,107,246,.16),transparent 60%),
   radial-gradient(640px 400px at -5% 120%,rgba(200,150,30,.12),transparent 55%),
   linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--paper));
  padding:50px 0 70px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}
.svc-hero .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}
.svc-hero .crumb{margin-bottom:20px}
.svc-hero .ic-lg{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--azure),var(--navy));box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(46,107,246,.7);margin-bottom:20px}
.svc-hero .ic-lg svg{width:30px;height:30px;color:#fff}
.svc-hero.growth .ic-lg{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--coral),#9a6512);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(200,150,30,.6)}
.svc-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.9rem);font-weight:700}
.svc-hero .tagline{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--navy);font-weight:500;margin-top:14px}
.svc-hero p.intro{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:14px;max-width:520px}
.svc-hero .actions{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:28px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.svc-hero-art{position:relative}
.svc-hero-art .ph{border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);aspect-ratio:4/3.2}
.svc-hero-art .ph img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.lead-badge{position:absolute;left:-20px;bottom:-20px;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:12px 16px 12px 12px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.lead-badge img{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.lead-badge .role{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--azure)}
.svc-hero.growth .lead-badge .role{color:var(--coral)}
.lead-badge b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);display:block;line-height:1.15}
@media(max-width:900px){.svc-hero .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:38px}.svc-hero-art{max-width:520px}}

/* overview + why callout */
.ov-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:stretch}
.ov-grid .lead-text{color:var(--text);font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.7}
.callout{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),#16307a);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.callout::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:220px;height:220px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(46,107,246,.4),transparent 65%);right:-80px;top:-80px}
.callout .eyebrow{color:var(--coral-soft)}
.callout .eyebrow::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--coral),var(--azure-soft))}
.callout h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.3rem;margin:14px 0 0;position:relative}
.callout p{color:#c4d0f5;margin-top:12px;font-size:.98rem;position:relative}
.callout ul{margin-top:20px;padding-left:0;list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;position:relative}
.callout li{font-size:.92rem;color:#d5dffd;display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;line-height:1.4}
.callout li svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--coral-soft);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px}
@media(max-width:900px){.ov-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}}

/* benefit cards */
.benefit-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}
.benefit{display:flex;gap:15px;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:22px;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.benefit:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.benefit .ic{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:11px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,107,246,.12),rgba(200,150,30,.12));display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.benefit .ic svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--azure)}
.benefit p{font-size:.96rem;color:var(--text)}
@media(max-width:760px){.benefit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* includes checklist */
.incl-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.incl{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--text);font-weight:500}
.incl svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--azure);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}
@media(max-width:760px){.incl-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* process 3-up cards */
.proc3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.proc3 .step{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px 24px;position:relative;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.proc3 .step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.proc3 .step .n{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--azure),var(--navy));color:#fff;margin-bottom:16px}
.proc3 .step:nth-child(2) .n{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7C5CFC,#3b2bb8)}
.proc3 .step:nth-child(3) .n{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--coral),#9a6512)}
.proc3 .step h3{font-size:1.1rem}
.proc3 .step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;margin-top:9px}
@media(max-width:860px){.proc3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* related services */
.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.related{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:22px;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s;color:var(--text)}
.related:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.related .ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,107,246,.12),rgba(200,150,30,.12));display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.related .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--azure)}
.related .ic img{width:24px;height:24px;object-fit:contain;transition:transform .25s ease}
.related:hover .ic img{transform:scale(1.15)}
.related b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25}
.related span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--azure);font-weight:600;font-family:var(--display);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.related span svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .25s}
.related:hover span svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media(max-width:900px){.related-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* clickable service card title */
.svc h3 a{color:inherit}
.svc h3 a:hover{color:var(--azure)}

/* ============ SERVICES DROPDOWN (desktop) ============ */
.has-dd{position:relative}
.dd-trigger{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.dd-trigger .caret{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .25s}
.has-dd:hover .dd-trigger .caret,.has-dd:focus-within .dd-trigger .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.dropdown{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;width:480px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);padding:14px;margin-top:10px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .25s,transform .25s,visibility .25s;z-index:70}
.dropdown::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-14px;left:0;right:0;height:14px}
.has-dd:hover .dropdown,.has-dd:focus-within .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.dd-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:3px}
.dd-grid a{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:center;padding:10px;border-radius:12px;transition:background .2s;color:var(--text)}
.dd-grid a:hover{background:var(--paper)}
.dd-grid .ic{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,107,246,.12),rgba(200,150,30,.12));display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0}
.dd-grid .ic svg{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--azure)}
.dd-grid a:nth-child(3n+2) .ic svg{color:var(--coral)}
.dd-grid b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;line-height:1.22}
.dd-grid .ic img {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.dd-grid a:hover .ic img {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.dd-all{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;margin-top:8px;padding:12px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;transition:background .25s}
.dd-all:hover{background:var(--azure)}
.dd-all svg{width:15px;height:15px}
@media(max-width:980px){.dropdown{width:420px}}

/* ============ SERVICES SUBMENU (mobile) ============ */
.mm-group{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.mm-sub-toggle{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:12px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--text);width:100%}
.mm-sub-toggle:hover{background:var(--paper)}
.mm-sub-toggle .caret{width:17px;height:17px;transition:transform .3s;color:var(--muted)}
.mm-group.open .mm-sub-toggle{color:var(--azure)}
.mm-group.open .mm-sub-toggle .caret{transform:rotate(180deg);color:var(--azure)}
.mm-sub{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding-left:8px;border-left:2px solid var(--line);margin-left:14px}
.mm-group.open .mm-sub{max-height:640px}
.mm-sub a{padding:11px 14px;border-radius:10px;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted);font-family:var(--body)}
.mm-sub a:hover{background:var(--paper);color:var(--azure)}
.mm-sub a.all{color:var(--azure);font-weight:600;font-family:var(--display)}

/* fix: nav .menu a color was overriding dropdown button/links */
.menu .dd-all{color:#fff;padding:12px}
.menu .dd-all:hover{color:#fff;background:var(--azure)}
.menu .dd-grid a{padding:10px}
.menu .dd-grid a:hover{background:var(--paper)}

/* dropdown also opens on click/tap (JS toggles .open) */
.has-dd.open .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.has-dd.open .dd-trigger .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}

/* ============================================================
   LOGO PALETTE INTEGRATION — gold + navy + royal blue
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --gold:#C8961E; --gold-mid:#D9A93A; --gold-light:#F3D89B; --gold-deep:#9A6512;
  --gold-grad:linear-gradient(135deg,#E7C25C,#C8961E 45%,#9A6512);
  --royal:#1E4F9E;
}
/* headline highlight -> warm gold (avoids muddy blue/gold blend) */
.hero h1 .grad,.page-hero h1 .grad,.svc-hero h1 .grad{
  background:linear-gradient(110deg,#D9A93A,#9A6512);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
/* stat numbers -> gold on the navy band */
.stat .num{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#F6E2A6,#D9A93A);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
/* star ratings -> gold */
.stars{color:var(--gold-mid)}
/* secondary/CTA button -> gold with dark text for contrast */
.btn-coral{color:#2a1800;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(200,150,30,.6)}
.btn-coral:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 40px -12px rgba(200,150,30,.75)}
/* 'NEW' hero pill -> gold, dark text */
.hero-pill b{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#E7C25C,#C8961E);color:#2a1800}
/* about badge number -> gold */
.about-art .badge .n{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#D9A93A,#9A6512);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
/* logos strip chip icons -> gold accent */
.logos .chip svg{color:var(--gold-mid)}
/* footer link + social hover -> gold */
.f-col a:hover{color:var(--gold-light)}
.info-social a:hover{background:var(--gold);}
/* nav 'Get a Quote' stays royal-blue (primary). Dropdown 'all' bar -> royal navy (unchanged) */
/* feature icons (why): deepen gold gradient so white line-icons read */
.feat:nth-child(2n) .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#D9A93A,#7e5210)}
.call-pill .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#D9A93A,#7e5210)}
.svc-hero.growth .ic-lg{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#D9A93A,#7e5210);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(200,150,30,.6)}
.proc3 .step:nth-child(3) .n{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#D9A93A,#7e5210)}
/* service card alt icon: use a readable deep gold on light cards */
.svc:nth-child(3n+2) .ic svg{color:var(--gold-deep)}

/* ===== Home: centered hero (no side image) ===== */
.hero-solo .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;justify-items:center;text-align:center;padding:84px 24px 96px}
.hero-solo .hero-copy{max-width:780px}
.hero-solo .hero-pill{margin:0 auto}
.hero-solo .hero-actions{justify-content:center}
.hero-solo .hero-trust{justify-content:center}
.hero-solo p.lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
@media(max-width:1000px){.hero-solo .wrap{padding:60px 24px 72px}}

/* ===== Home 'Who we are': show full illustration, uncropped ===== */
.about-art.full .main{aspect-ratio:auto;background:#eaf0fb}
.about-art.full .main img{height:auto;object-fit:contain}

/* ===== Hero background video ===== */
.hero.has-video{position:relative;isolation:isolate;min-height:600px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.hero-video-wrap{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;z-index:0;background:#0A0F22}
.hero-video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.hero-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,12,30,.34),rgba(8,12,30,.46)),
             radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 50% 42%,rgba(8,12,30,.10),rgba(8,12,30,.42))}
.hero.has-video .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%}
/* light, high-contrast text over the video */
.hero.has-video h1{color:#fff}
.hero.has-video p.lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}
.hero.has-video .ht-text{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.hero.has-video .ht-text b{color:#fff}
.hero.has-video .btn-outline{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.hero.has-video .btn-outline:hover{color:#fff;border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.10)}
.hero.has-video .hero-pill{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.hero.has-video .avatars .av-img,.hero.has-video .avatars .av{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
@media(max-width:1000px){.hero.has-video{min-height:520px}}
/* respect reduced-motion: show the poster instead of playing */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-video{display:none}
  .hero-video-wrap{background:#0A0F22 url('hero-poster.jpg') center/cover no-repeat}
}

/* larger 'What we do' eyebrow on Home services section */
#services .sec-head .eyebrow{font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.2em}

/* larger 'Who we are' eyebrow on Home about section */
#about .about-copy .eyebrow{font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.2em}

/* larger 'Why APEXORA' eyebrow */
.why .sec-head .eyebrow{font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.2em}

/* keep hero text readable over the lighter video overlay */
.hero.has-video h1{text-shadow:0 2px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.55),0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.hero.has-video p.lead{text-shadow:0 1px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}

/* match 'What we do' label size for these Home sections */
.tst .sec-head .eyebrow{font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.2em}
.faq .eyebrow{font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.2em}

/* colorful image icons in service cards */
.svc .svc-ic-img{height:74px;margin-bottom:18px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
.svc .svc-ic-img img{height:74px;width:auto;display:block}
@media(max-width:560px){.svc .svc-ic-img,.svc .svc-ic-img img{height:64px}}

/* white, high-contrast hero headline highlight over the video (reads on bright & dark frames) */
.hero.has-video h1 .grad{
  background:none;-webkit-text-fill-color:#fff;color:#fff;
  text-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.65),0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}

/* ===== Testimonials rolling banner (auto-scroll marquee) ===== */
.tst-marquee{overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 6px;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent);
          mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent)}
.tst-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:tstscroll 60s linear infinite}
.tst-marquee:hover .tst-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.tst-track .quote{flex:0 0 380px;width:380px;margin:0 24px 0 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.tst-track .quote .who{margin-top:auto}
@keyframes tstscroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.tst-track .quote{flex-basis:300px;width:300px;margin-right:18px}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.tst-track{animation:none}.tst-marquee{overflow-x:auto}}

/* ===== Hero slider (auto-rotating) ===== */
.hero-slider{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero-slides{display:flex;transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.66,0,.2,1)}
.hero-slide{flex:0 0 100%;width:100%;min-width:100%}
.hero-slide>.hero{min-height:600px}
.hero-dots{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:18px;display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;z-index:6}
.hero-dots .hd{width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;border:0;cursor:pointer;background:rgba(120,135,170,.5);padding:0;transition:.25s}
.hero-dots .hd.active{background:var(--gold-mid);width:30px;border-radius:6px}

/* slide 2 — illustration hero */
.hero-b{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eaf1fb 0%,#f4f1e8 100%);display:flex;align-items:center}
.hero-b .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.02fr .98fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;padding:54px 24px}
.hero-b-copy h1{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.4vw,3.5rem);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink)}
.hero-b-copy .lead{margin-top:20px;max-width:520px}
.hero-b-copy .hero-actions{margin-top:30px}
.hero-b-art{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center}
.hero-b-art img{width:100%;max-width:560px;height:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 24px 40px rgba(16,36,92,.14))}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-b .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;gap:24px;padding:44px 22px 60px}
  .hero-b-copy .lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .hero-b-copy .hero-actions{justify-content:center}
  .hero-b-art{order:-1}
  .hero-b-art img{max-width:420px}
  .hero-slide>.hero{min-height:auto}
}

/* hero-b used as a standalone page hero (About) */
.hero-b-page{min-height:540px}
@media(max-width:900px){.hero-b-page{min-height:auto}}

/* ===== service page: capability & reason card grids ===== */
.cap-grid,.reason-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:36px}
.cap,.reason{padding:22px 20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.cap{background:var(--surface)}
.reason{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f6f9fe)}
.cap b,.reason b{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.04rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:7px}
.cap p,.reason p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;margin:0}
.svc-hero.growth ~ * .cap b::before,.svc-hero.growth ~ * .reason b::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--gold-mid);margin-right:9px;vertical-align:middle}
.svc-hero:not(.growth) ~ * .cap b::before,.svc-hero:not(.growth) ~ * .reason b::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--primary);margin-right:9px;vertical-align:middle}
@media(max-width:820px){.cap-grid,.reason-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:540px){.cap-grid,.reason-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.cap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.cap b::before {
  display: none !important;
}
.cap-ic {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,107,246,0.12), rgba(46,107,246,0.04));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.cap:hover .cap-ic {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.cap-ic svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--azure);
}
.svc-hero.growth ~ * .cap-ic {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 169, 58, 0.15), rgba(217, 169, 58, 0.05));
}
.svc-hero.growth ~ * .cap-ic svg {
  color: var(--gold-mid);
}


/* ===== About: Mission & Vision cards ===== */
.mv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin-top:36px}
.mv{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:34px 30px;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(16,36,92,.05)}
.mv-ic{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:15px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--gold-grad);color:#3a2a06;margin-bottom:18px}
.mv-ic svg{width:28px;height:28px}
.mv h3{font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.32rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:10px}
.mv p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65;margin:0}
@media(max-width:760px){.mv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* industries page */
.ind-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.ind{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:24px 20px;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ind::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--azure),var(--coral));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s}
.ind:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.ind:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.ind .ic{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:15px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,107,246,.12),rgba(200,150,30,.12))}
.ind .ic svg{width:25px;height:25px;color:var(--azure)}
.ind:nth-child(4n+2) .ic svg,.ind:nth-child(4n+3) .ic svg{color:var(--coral)}
.ind h3{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.ind p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.87rem;margin-top:7px;line-height:1.55}
@media(max-width:1000px){.ind-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:760px){.ind-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:480px){.ind-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* clickable industry tiles + detail hero card */
a.ind{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.ind h3{color:var(--ink)}
.ind .go{margin-top:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--azure)}
.ind .go svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .25s}
a.ind:hover .go svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.ind:nth-child(4n+2) .go,.ind:nth-child(4n+3) .go{color:var(--coral)}
.ind-hero-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow);padding:30px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
.ind-hero-card .ic-xl{width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:20px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,107,246,.14),rgba(200,150,30,.14))}
.ind-hero-card .ic-xl svg{width:38px;height:38px;color:var(--azure)}
.ind-hero-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}
.ind-hero-card .more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--azure)}
.ind-hero-card .more svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* colorful industry icons (home "What we do" style) */
.ind-ic-img{height:60px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;margin-bottom:14px}
.ind-ic-img img{height:58px;width:58px;display:block}
.svc-hero .ic-lg{background:none!important;box-shadow:none!important;width:auto;height:80px;border-radius:0;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.svc-hero .ic-lg img{height:80px;width:80px;display:block}
.ind-hero-card .ic-xl{background:none;width:auto;height:88px;border-radius:0;display:flex;align-items:center}
.ind-hero-card .ic-xl img{height:88px;width:88px;display:block}

/* ============ PRODUCTION UPGRADED STYLES ============ */
.benefit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(244, 246, 252, 0.5));
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -10px rgba(16, 36, 92, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s;
}
.benefit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.2);
}
.benefit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--azure), var(--azure-soft));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.benefit:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.benefit .ic {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.1), rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.4s, background-color 0.4s;
}
.benefit:hover .ic {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.18), rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.05));
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.3);
}

/* Glassmorphic Capability Cards */
.cap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), rgba(244, 246, 252, 0.6));
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -10px rgba(16, 36, 92, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s;
}
.cap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(16, 36, 92, 0.08), 0 10px 20px -10px rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.18);
}
.cap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--azure), var(--azure-soft));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.cap:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.cap-ic {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,107,246,0.12), rgba(46,107,246,0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.1);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.cap:hover .cap-ic {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,107,246,0.2), rgba(46,107,246,0.06));
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.25);
}

/* Ambient Decorator Orbs */
.sec-ambient {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sec-ambient::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.05), transparent 70%);
  left: -120px; top: 15%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.sec-ambient::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 150, 30, 0.04), transparent 70%);
  right: -150px; bottom: 10%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}

/* FAQ Glow */
.faq .fq {
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.faq .fq.open {
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px -5px rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.08);
}

/* ============ PRODUCTION UPGRADED STYLES ============ */
@keyframes preview-metric-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.4); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(46, 107, 246, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 107, 246, 0); }
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.benefit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94), rgba(244, 246, 252, 0.7));
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -10px rgba(16, 36, 92, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s;
}

.benefit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.25);
}

.benefit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--azure), var(--azure-soft));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.benefit:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Metric text design inside benefit card */
.benefit-metric {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--azure), var(--azure-soft));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}

.metric-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #10B981; /* active green */
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
  animation: preview-metric-pulse 2s infinite;
}

.benefit p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Glassmorphic Capability Cards */
.cap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), rgba(244, 246, 252, 0.65));
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -10px rgba(16, 36, 92, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s;
}

.cap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(16, 36, 92, 0.08), 0 10px 20px -10px rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.18);
}

.cap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--azure), var(--azure-soft));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cap:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.cap-ic {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,107,246,0.12), rgba(46,107,246,0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.1);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}

.cap:hover .cap-ic {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,107,246,0.2), rgba(46,107,246,0.06));
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.25);
}

/* Ambient Decorator Orbs */
.sec-ambient {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sec-ambient::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.05), transparent 70%);
  left: -120px; top: 15%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}

.sec-ambient::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 150, 30, 0.04), transparent 70%);
  right: -150px; bottom: 10%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}

/* Trust Seal Bar styling */
.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), rgba(244, 246, 252, 0.5));
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px -5px rgba(16, 36, 92, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.trust-badge svg {
  color: var(--azure);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.trust-badge:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.22);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -10px rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.2);
}

.trust-badge:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-3deg);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Glow */
.faq .fq {
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.faq .fq.open {
  border-color: rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px -5px rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.08);
}

/* ============ ARTICLE PAGE LAYOUT ============ */
.article-sec {
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
}
.article-wrap {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.article-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.article-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.article-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.article-meta svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}
.article-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-content {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
}
.article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.article-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
}
.article-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
}
.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-left: 20px;
}
.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--azure);
  padding: 8px 0 8px 24px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.article-content a {
  color: var(--azure);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.article-content a:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Article CTA Box */
.article-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.05), rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.01));
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 107, 246, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 32px;
  margin: 48px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}
.article-cta-box h3 {
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}
.article-cta-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}