/* ============================================================
   CLICK GENIUS, Design System v2 (Modern SaaS)
   Brand: #3355C1 blue · #1A0F02 black · #FFD60A accent
   Motion: GPU-only (transform/opacity), reduced-motion safe.
   ============================================================ */

/* Font fallback metrics, eliminate FOUT/CLS while web fonts load. */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter Fallback';
  src: local('Arial');
  size-adjust: 107.4%;
  ascent-override: 90%;
  descent-override: 22.43%;
  line-gap-override: 0%;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Orbitron Fallback';
  src: local('Arial');
  size-adjust: 104%;
  ascent-override: 92.31%;
  descent-override: 19.23%;
  line-gap-override: 0%;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
img[width][height] { aspect-ratio: attr(width) / attr(height); }

:root {
  --cg-blue: #3355C1;
  --cg-blue-2: #4F6FE0;
  --cg-blue-3: #6E8DFF;
  --cg-blue-dark: #2843A0;
  --cg-blue-darker: #1F3380;
  --cg-blue-deep: #14224F;
  --cg-blue-light: #E8EDF9;
  --cg-blue-tint: #F4F6FC;
  --cg-violet: #7B5BFF;
  --cg-cyan: #2DD4FF;
  --cg-black: #1A0F02;
  --cg-black-soft: #2A1F12;
  --cg-text: #1A0F02;
  --cg-text-muted: #5A6175;
  --cg-text-light: #8A92A6;
  --cg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --cg-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --cg-bg-alt: #F7F9FD;
  --cg-bg-soft: #FAFBFE;
  --cg-border: #E5E9F2;
  --cg-border-soft: #EEF1F8;
  --cg-success: #10B981;
  --cg-accent: #FFD60A;
  --cg-accent-2: #FFE45C;

  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #3355C1 0%, #1F3380 100%);
  --grad-brand-rich: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F6FE0 0%, #3355C1 45%, #1F3380 100%);
  --grad-mesh: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 15% 10%, rgba(110,141,255,.55) 0%, transparent 60%),
               radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 85% 20%, rgba(45,212,255,.28) 0%, transparent 60%),
               radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 50% 100%, rgba(123,91,255,.4) 0%, transparent 65%),
               linear-gradient(135deg, #1F3380 0%, #14224F 100%);
  --grad-text: linear-gradient(120deg, #FFD60A 0%, #FFE45C 50%, #FFD60A 100%);
  --grad-text-dark: linear-gradient(120deg, #1F3380 0%, #3355C1 50%, #7B5BFF 100%);

  --font-display: 'Orbitron', 'Orbitron Fallback', 'Michroma', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Inter Fallback', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(20, 34, 79, 0.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(20, 34, 79, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(20, 34, 79, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 34, 79, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(20, 34, 79, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 48px rgba(51, 85, 193, 0.16), 0 6px 16px rgba(20, 34, 79, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 32px 80px rgba(31, 51, 128, 0.22), 0 12px 28px rgba(20, 34, 79, 0.08);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(51, 85, 193, 0.08), 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(51, 85, 193, 0.35);

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.32,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);

  --container: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --header-h: 80px;
}

/* ============================================================
   Reset & base
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  background: var(--cg-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--cg-blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color .18s var(--ease-out); }
a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue-dark); }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--cg-black);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4rem); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
p { line-height: 1.65; color: var(--cg-text); }
.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Selection */
::selection { background: rgba(51,85,193,.18); color: var(--cg-black); }

/* ============================================================
   Layout
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }

.section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.section--alt {
  background: var(--cg-bg-alt);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 90% 10%, rgba(123,91,255,.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 35% at 10% 90%, rgba(45,212,255,.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.section--dark {
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
  /* static mesh, cheaper on scroll; orbs handle the motion */
  color: var(--cg-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--dark h1, .section--dark h2, .section--dark h3 { color: var(--cg-white); }
.section--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
.section-header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.section-header p { color: var(--cg-text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Gradient title accent (applied to h1/h2 with .gradient-text or .accent inside dark hero) */
.gradient-text {
  background: var(--grad-text-dark);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: text-shimmer 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes text-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: var(--cg-blue-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  position: relative;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cg-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(51,85,193,.18);
  animation: pulse-dot 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.section--dark .eyebrow,
.hero .eyebrow,
.page-header .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.section--dark .eyebrow::before,
.hero .eyebrow::before,
.page-header .eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--cg-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,214,10,.25);
}

/* ============================================================
   Buttons
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out), background-color .2s var(--ease-out), color .2s var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 50%, transparent 100%);
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
  transition: left .65s var(--ease-out);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.btn:hover::after { left: 140%; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); }

.btn--primary {
  /* Solid brand-blue base, with a subtle vertical light→dark gradient on top.
     Vertical only (no horizontal variation) → no dark-corner artifacts.
     background-clip: padding-box ensures the transparent border can't expose
     any sliver of the layer underneath. */
  background-color: #3355C1;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #4F6FE0 0%, #2E4DB0 100%);
  background-clip: padding-box;
  -webkit-background-clip: padding-box;
  color: var(--cg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(51, 85, 193, 0.38), 0 2px 6px rgba(31,51,128,.2);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out), background-color .25s var(--ease-out), background-image .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: #2843A0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #3355C1 0%, #1F3380 100%);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(51, 85, 193, 0.5), 0 3px 8px rgba(31,51,128,.25);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  border-color: var(--cg-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.btn--secondary:hover { background: var(--cg-blue-light); color: var(--cg-blue-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--cg-blue-light); }

.btn--white {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.btn--white:hover { background: var(--cg-bg-alt); color: var(--cg-blue-darker); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }

.btn--outline-white {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn--outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: var(--cg-white); }

.btn--lg { padding: 18px 38px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

.btn-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   Header / Nav
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background .25s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
  contain: layout style;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--cg-border-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(20, 34, 79, 0.06);
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-h);
}
.nav__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; transition: transform .2s var(--ease-out); }
.nav__logo:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }
.nav__logo img { height: 50px; width: auto; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav__logo img { height: 40px; }
}

.nav__menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav__links a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color .18s var(--ease-out), background .18s var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue); background: var(--cg-blue-tint); }
.nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.nav__links a.is-active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mega-menu */
.nav__item--dropdown { position: static; }
.nav__item--dropdown > a::after {
  content: '▾';
  margin-left: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7em;
  opacity: .6;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__item--dropdown:hover > a::after { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav__mega-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  padding: 12px 24px 0;
}
.nav__mega {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1080px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity .22s var(--ease-out), transform .22s var(--ease-out), visibility .22s;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nav__item--dropdown:hover .nav__mega,
.nav__item--dropdown:focus-within .nav__mega {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav__mega-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  padding: 0 12px;
}
.nav__mega-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.nav__mega a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: background .18s var(--ease-out), color .18s var(--ease-out), transform .18s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__mega a:hover { background: var(--cg-blue-tint); color: var(--cg-blue); transform: translateX(2px); }
.nav__mega a small {
  display: block;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nav__mega-cta {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: var(--grad-brand-rich);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nav__mega-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav__mega-cta > * { position: relative; }
.nav__mega-cta strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.nav__mega-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.nav__mega-cta .btn { width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 0.82rem;
  background: #fff; background-image: none; color: var(--cg-blue-darker);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.nav__mega-cta .btn:hover { background: var(--cg-bg-alt); background-image: none; color: var(--cg-blue-deep); }

.nav__cta { margin-left: 16px; }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.nav__toggle span {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cg-black);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), opacity .25s var(--ease-out), background .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__toggle span::before,
.nav__toggle span::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cg-black);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__toggle span::before { top: -7px; }
.nav__toggle span::after  { top: 7px; }
.nav__toggle.is-open span { background: transparent; }
.nav__toggle.is-open span::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle.is-open span::after  { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav__menu {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-h);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 16px 20px 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    transition: opacity .28s var(--ease-out), transform .28s var(--ease-out), visibility .28s;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h));
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .nav__menu.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .nav__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nav__links > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border); }
  .nav__links > li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .nav__links a {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .nav__links a.is-active::after { display: none; }
  .nav__item--dropdown > a {
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav__item--dropdown > a::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out);
    color: var(--cg-blue);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .nav__item--dropdown.is-expanded > a::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .nav__mega-wrap,
  .nav__item--dropdown:hover .nav__mega,
  .nav__item--dropdown:focus-within .nav__mega {
    position: static;
    padding: 0;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav__mega-wrap {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height .35s var(--ease-out), opacity .2s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .nav__item--dropdown.is-expanded .nav__mega-wrap {
    max-height: 2000px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 4px 0 12px;
  }
  .nav__mega {
    display: block;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: var(--cg-blue-tint);
    padding: 8px;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .nav__mega-title { color: var(--cg-blue); padding: 12px 12px 6px; margin: 0; }
  .nav__mega-title:first-child { padding-top: 6px; }
  .nav__mega a { padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .nav__mega a small { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .nav__mega-cta { display: none; }
  .nav__cta {
    margin: 16px 0 0;
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Hero, animated mesh gradient, floating orbs, glass card
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(72px, 11vw, 140px) 0 clamp(72px, 9vw, 112px);
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* Floating orbs (decorative, GPU-accelerated) */
.hero::before, .hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero::before {
  top: -12%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,141,255,.7) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-float-a 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero::after {
  bottom: -22%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 620px;
  height: 620px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,91,255,.55) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-float-b 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orb-float-a {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-24px, 18px, 0); }
}
@keyframes orb-float-b {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(30px, -18px, 0); }
}
/* Subtle grid overlay for depth */
.hero > .container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40px -40px 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__inner--center {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero__inner--center .hero__cta { justify-content: center; }
.hero__inner--center .hero__trust { justify-content: center; }

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--cg-white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(20,34,79,.3);
}
.hero h1 .accent {
  background: var(--grad-text);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: text-shimmer 6s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero__inner--center .hero__sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 40px; }

.hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.hero__trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: background .2s var(--ease-out), transform .2s var(--ease-out);
}
.hero__trust-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero__trust-item svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--cg-accent); }

.hero__card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  color: var(--cg-text);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.hero__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) + 2px);
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.6), rgba(255,255,255,0) 40%, rgba(255,214,10,.45) 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .8;
}
.hero__card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hero__card p { color: var(--cg-text-muted); margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Forms
   ============================================================ */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cg-text);
}
.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cg-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--cg-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  transition: border-color .18s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .18s var(--ease-out), transform .18s var(--ease-out);
}
.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--cg-text-light); }
.form-input:hover,
.form-textarea:hover,
.form-select:hover { border-color: var(--cg-blue-3); }
.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--cg-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(51, 85, 193, 0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(51,85,193,.1);
}
.form-textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form-hint { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.45; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   Service cards, glass + gradient fill on hover
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--grad-brand-rich);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: left .4s var(--ease-out), right .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--cg-white);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover::after { left: 0; right: 0; }
.service-card:hover h3,
.service-card:hover p,
.service-card:hover .service-card__link { color: var(--cg-white); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon { color: var(--cg-white); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon-bg { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }

.service-card__icon-bg {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--cg-blue-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease-out), transform .35s var(--ease-spring);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon-bg { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05); }
.service-card__icon { color: var(--cg-blue); transition: color .35s var(--ease-out); width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.service-card h3 { transition: color .35s var(--ease-out); margin: 0; }
.service-card p { color: var(--cg-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; transition: color .35s var(--ease-out); margin: 0; }
.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.service-card__link::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__link::after { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ============================================================
   Stats
   ============================================================ */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.8vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-text-dark);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section--dark .stat__number {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFD60A 60%, #FFE45C 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.stat__label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.section--dark .stat__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ============================================================
   Features
   ============================================================ */
.features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}
.feature {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 4px;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.feature__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--cg-blue-light);
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.feature:hover .feature__icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
.feature__icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.feature:hover .feature__icon { color: var(--cg-white); background: transparent; }
.feature:hover .feature__icon::after { opacity: 1; }
.feature__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.feature h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.feature p { color: var(--cg-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============================================================
   Process / steps
   ============================================================ */
.process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.process__step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 26px 28px;
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  counter-increment: step;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s var(--ease-out);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process__step::before {
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.process__step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.process__step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.process__step:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.process__step h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process__step p { color: var(--cg-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ============================================================
   Testimonials
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px; right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: var(--cg-blue-light);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.testimonial__stars { color: var(--cg-accent); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; position: relative; }
.testimonial__quote {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; position: relative; }
.testimonial__avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(51,85,193,.3);
}
.testimonial__name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.testimonial__role { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   Case cards
   ============================================================ */
.case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.case-card {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.case-card__top {
  background: var(--grad-brand-rich);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.case-card__top::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.16), transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(0,0,0,.18), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.case-card__top > * { position: relative; }
.case-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.case-card__metric {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fff 0%, #FFE45C 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.case-card__metric-label { opacity: .9; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.case-card__body { padding: 24px 28px 28px; }
.case-card h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.case-card p { color: var(--cg-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ============================================================
   Industries
   ============================================================ */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.industry-card {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industry-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.industry-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.industry-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  background: var(--cg-blue-light);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.industry-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.industry-card p { color: var(--cg-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; flex: 1; margin: 0; }
.industry-card__clients {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
}
.industry-card__clients strong { color: var(--cg-text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   Client marquee
   ============================================================ */
.client-marquee {
  background: var(--cg-bg-alt);
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.client-marquee::before, .client-marquee::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 12%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.client-marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cg-bg-alt), transparent); }
.client-marquee::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--cg-bg-alt), transparent); }
.client-marquee__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.client-marquee__header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.client-marquee__header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  margin: 0;
}
.client-marquee__track-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}
.client-marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 42s linear infinite;
}
.client-marquee__track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.client-marquee__group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 72px;
  padding: 0 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.client-marquee__logo {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.65;
  filter: grayscale(40%);
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease-out), filter .25s var(--ease-out), transform .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.client-marquee__logo:hover { opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(0); transform: scale(1.08); }
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .client-marquee__group { gap: 44px; padding: 0 22px; }
  .client-marquee__logo { height: 40px; max-width: 150px; }
}

/* Trust strip w/ grouped client names */
.client-groups {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px 40px;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cg-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border);
  background: var(--cg-bg-alt);
}
.client-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.client-group__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.client-group__names {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   Tech cards
   ============================================================ */
.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.tech-card {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out), transform .25s var(--ease-spring), border-color .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.tech-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--cg-blue-light); }
.tech-card__category {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
}
.tech-card h4 { margin: 4px 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.tech-card__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.tech-card__list span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  background: var(--cg-blue-tint);
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: background .2s var(--ease-out), transform .2s var(--ease-out);
}
.tech-card__list span:hover { background: var(--cg-blue-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: var(--cg-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq__item:hover { border-color: var(--cg-blue-light); }
.faq__item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--cg-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(51,85,193,.06);
}
.faq__question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  transition: background .18s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq__question:hover { background: var(--cg-blue-tint); }
.faq__icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cg-blue-light);
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-spring), background .25s var(--ease-out), color .25s var(--ease-out);
  margin-left: 16px;
}
.faq__item.is-open .faq__icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--cg-blue); color: var(--cg-white); }
.faq__answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq__answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 24px;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.faq__answer-inner p + p { margin-top: 12px; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA Banner
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--cg-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.14), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(255,214,10,.12), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.cta-banner > * { position: relative; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--cg-white); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.cta-banner .btn-group { justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   Content / long-form
   ============================================================ */
.content { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.content h2 { margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.content h3 { margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.content p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.content ul, .content ol { margin: 0 0 22px 24px; }
.content li { margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--cg-text); }
.content li::marker { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.content strong { color: var(--cg-black); font-weight: 600; }

.checklist { list-style: none; margin-left: 0 !important; padding: 0; }
.checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px 0 12px 38px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
}
.checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.checklist li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 14px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cg-blue-light) url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%233355C1' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/></svg>") center/14px no-repeat;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-spring);
}
.checklist li:hover::before { transform: scale(1.12); }

/* ============================================================
   Footer
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--cg-black);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 30% at 0% 0%, rgba(51,85,193,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 100% 100%, rgba(123,91,255,.12), transparent 60%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding: 80px 0 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--cg-white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.footer__brand img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.footer__brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 0.92rem; max-width: 340px; }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }
.footer__social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.footer__social a:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer__social a.li:hover { background: #0A66C2; }
.footer__social a.fb:hover { background: #1877F2; }
.footer__social a.gmb:hover { background: #fff; color: #4285F4; }
.footer__social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: currentColor; }
.footer__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer__list li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer__list a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color .18s var(--ease-out), padding-left .18s var(--ease-out);
}
.footer__list a:hover { color: var(--cg-white); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer__contact { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer__contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer__contact a:hover { color: var(--cg-white); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer__legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--cg-white); }

/* ============================================================
   WhatsApp FAB
   ============================================================ */
.whatsapp-fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: var(--cg-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 95;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .25s var(--ease-out);
}
.whatsapp-fab:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
  color: var(--cg-white);
}
.whatsapp-fab svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.whatsapp-fab::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: pulse 2.2s infinite;
  opacity: .4;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.45); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: .55; transform: scale(1.35); }
}

/* ============================================================
   Page header (sub-pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-header {
  padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 100px) 0 clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px);
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-header::before, .page-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  will-change: transform;
}
.page-header::before {
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,141,255,.65) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-float-a 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.page-header::after {
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,91,255,.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-float-b 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.page-header h1 { color: var(--cg-white); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.page-header p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.page-header .breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.page-header .breadcrumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); transition: color .15s; }
.page-header .breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--cg-white); }
.page-header .breadcrumbs span { margin: 0 8px; opacity: .5; }
.page-header__cta { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   Two-column layout (service pages)
   ============================================================ */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
.sidebar { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px); }
.sidebar__card {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
}
.sidebar__card h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.sidebar__card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ============================================================
   Generic trust strip
   ============================================================ */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  background: var(--cg-bg-alt);
}
.trust-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px 40px;
}
.trust-strip__label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.trust-strip__items {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px 40px;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.trust-strip__items span { opacity: .75; }
.trust-strip__items a {
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  transition: color .15s var(--ease-out);
}
.trust-strip__items a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue-darker); }

/* ============================================================
   Meet the mascot section
   ============================================================ */
.meet-genius {
  padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 112px) 0;
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.meet-genius::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%; right: -15%;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,91,255,.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: orb-float-a 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.meet-genius__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.meet-genius__mascot-frame {
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cg-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.32),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.14),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
}
.meet-genius__mascot-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: spin-slow 30s linear infinite;
}
.meet-genius__mascot-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,214,10,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.meet-genius__mascot { width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 100%; }
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}
@keyframes spin-slow {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.meet-genius__content .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.meet-genius__content h2 {
  color: var(--cg-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.meet-genius__content p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 540px;
}
.meet-genius__sticker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.meet-genius__sticker svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .meet-genius__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    text-align: center;
    justify-items: center;
  }
  .meet-genius__mascot-frame { width: 260px; height: 260px; padding: 32px; }
  .meet-genius__content p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .meet-genius__content .btn-group { justify-content: center; }
}

.hero__card { position: relative; }
/* Mascot peek badge, white circle with blue mascot inside.
   Always visible regardless of background (blue hero or white card). */
.hero__mascot-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -52px;
  right: -24px;
  width: 104px;
  height: 104px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(20,34,79,.28), 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__mascot-badge::before {
  /* Dashed orbit ring around the badge, visual echo of meet-genius mascot */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__mascot-badge picture,
.hero__mascot-badge img {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero__mascot-badge { display: none; }
}
/* Backwards-compat: keep the old class so any legacy refs still vertically align */
.hero__mascot-peek {
  position: absolute;
  top: -52px;
  right: -24px;
  width: 96px;
  height: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   Generic 2-col helper
   ============================================================ */
.stack-md {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .stack-md { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Reveal on scroll
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* Staggered children inside .reveal */
.reveal > * { transition-delay: 0s; }

/* ============================================================
   Urgency / micro
   ============================================================ */
.urgency {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7E6 0%, #FFEED1 100%);
  color: #92400E;
  border: 1px solid #FED7AA;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.urgency .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cg-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(51,85,193,.15);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 8px;
  background: var(--cg-black);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 200;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 8px; color: var(--cg-white); }

/* ============================================================
   Mobile polish
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }
  .btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .btn--lg { padding: 15px 26px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .hero__cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero__cta .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .page-header__cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .page-header__cta .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .btn-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .btn-group .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__card { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 38px 22px; }
  .case-card__metric { font-size: 2rem; }
  .stat__number { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  .testimonial { padding: 24px; }
  .testimonial::before { font-size: 6rem; top: -10px; }
  .service-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .nav__cta { width: 100%; }
  .footer__brand p { max-width: none; }
  .whatsapp-fab { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; width: 54px; height: 54px; }
  .whatsapp-fab svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .hero > .container::before { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Utility
   ============================================================ */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-8  { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mb-0  { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG, listing, article, author profile
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Topic / category pills (above grid) ---- */
.blog-topics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.blog-topic {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border);
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease-out), background .2s var(--ease-out), color .2s var(--ease-out), border-color .2s var(--ease-out);
}
.blog-topic:hover { color: var(--cg-blue); border-color: var(--cg-blue-3); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.blog-topic.is-active { background: var(--grad-brand); color: var(--cg-white); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-topic.is-active:hover { color: var(--cg-white); }

/* ---- Post grid ---- */
.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

/* ---- Post card ---- */
.post-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--cg-blue-3);
  color: inherit;
}
.post-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
}
.post-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-card__topic {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  color: var(--cg-blue-darker);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.post-card__body {
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}
.post-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--cg-text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.post-card__meta time { color: var(--cg-text-muted); }
.post-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color .2s var(--ease-out);
}
.post-card:hover h3 { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.post-card__excerpt {
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.post-card__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
}
.post-card__avatar {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cg-white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-card__author { font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cg-text); }
.post-card__author small { display: block; color: var(--cg-text-light); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.74rem; }

/* ---- Featured post (first/big card on hub) ---- */
.post-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.post-featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: inherit; }
.post-featured__media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-featured__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.post-featured__topic {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 20px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  color: var(--cg-blue-darker);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.post-featured__body { padding: 44px 48px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; }
.post-featured h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.2; margin: 0; }
.post-featured:hover h2 { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.post-featured__excerpt { color: var(--cg-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.post-featured__meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--cg-text-light); font-weight: 500; }
.post-featured__meta time { color: var(--cg-text-muted); }
.post-featured__cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--cg-blue); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.post-featured__cta::after { content: '→'; transition: transform .2s var(--ease-out); }
.post-featured:hover .post-featured__cta::after { transform: translateX(6px); }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .post-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-featured__media { min-height: 240px; }
  .post-featured__body { padding: 32px 26px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE, single blog post layout
   ============================================================ */
.article-page { background: var(--cg-bg); }

.article-hero {
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0 0;
  background: var(--cg-bg-alt);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 90% 10%, rgba(110,141,255,.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 10% 90%, rgba(123,91,255,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-hero__inner { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; text-align: center; }
.article-hero .breadcrumbs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; row-gap: 2px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.article-hero .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--cg-blue); transition: color .15s; }
.article-hero .breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue-darker); }
.article-hero .breadcrumbs span { margin: 0 8px; opacity: .5; }
.article-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.article-hero__excerpt {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.article-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
}
.article-hero__meta .byline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cg-text);
}
.article-hero__meta .byline a { color: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .15s var(--ease-out), color .15s var(--ease-out); }
.article-hero__meta .byline a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue); border-color: currentColor; }
.article-hero__meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cg-text-light); }
.article-hero__avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.article-hero__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.article-hero__cover {
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1080px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.article-hero__cover-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.article-hero__cover img,
.article-hero__cover video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.post-featured__media video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }

/* ---- Article body, prose typography ---- */
.article-body { padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 80px) 0; }
.article-body__inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

.prose { font-size: 1.075rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--cg-text); }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.1em; }
.prose h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  margin-top: 2.4em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6em;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.prose h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  margin-top: 2em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.prose h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.prose p { color: var(--cg-text); }
.prose a {
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(51,85,193,.3);
  transition: color .15s var(--ease-out), border-color .15s var(--ease-out);
}
.prose a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue-dark); border-bottom-color: currentColor; }
.prose strong { color: var(--cg-black); font-weight: 700; }
.prose em { font-style: italic; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.5em; }
.prose ul li, .prose ol li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.3em; }
.prose ul li::marker { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.prose ol li::marker { color: var(--cg-blue); font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.prose img,
.prose figure,
.prose picture {
  margin-top: 2em;
  margin-bottom: 2em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prose figure img { margin: 0; border-radius: 0; }
.prose figcaption {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cg-blue);
  background: var(--cg-blue-tint);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin: 2em 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--cg-blue-deep);
  font-style: italic;
}
.prose blockquote p { margin: 0; }
.prose blockquote cite { display: block; margin-top: 12px; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.prose code {
  font-family: 'SFMono-Regular', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.92em;
  background: var(--cg-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--cg-blue-deep);
}
.prose pre {
  background: var(--cg-black);
  color: #E8EDF9;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 2em 0;
}
.prose pre code { background: none; border: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; }
.prose hr {
  border: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--cg-border);
  margin: 3em 0;
}
.prose table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 2em 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
}
.prose th {
  background: var(--cg-bg-alt);
  text-align: left;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border);
}
.prose td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.prose tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.prose .callout {
  background: var(--cg-blue-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-blue-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin: 2em 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.prose .callout strong { color: var(--cg-blue-darker); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-family: var(--font-display); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.prose .callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---- Table of contents (optional sidebar) ---- */
.article-toc {
  background: var(--cg-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin: 0 0 2.4em;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.article-toc strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.article-toc ol { padding-left: 1.2em; margin: 0; }
.article-toc li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.article-toc a {
  color: var(--cg-text);
  border-bottom: none;
}
.article-toc a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue); }

/* ---- Share row ---- */
.article-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  margin: 36px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
}
.article-share strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-text);
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.article-share a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border);
  color: var(--cg-text-muted);
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease-spring), background .2s var(--ease-out), color .2s var(--ease-out), border-color .2s var(--ease-out);
}
.article-share a:hover { background: var(--cg-blue); color: var(--cg-white); border-color: var(--cg-blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.article-share svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ---- Author bio box (foot of every post) ---- */
.author-card {
  margin: 56px 0 0;
  padding: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cg-blue-tint) 0%, var(--cg-bg-alt) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.author-card__photo {
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand-rich);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.author-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.author-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.author-card__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.author-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cg-black);
  margin: 0;
}
.author-card__name a { color: inherit; border-bottom: none; }
.author-card__name a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.author-card__role { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); margin: 0; }
.author-card__bio { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--cg-text); margin: 6px 0 0; }
.author-card__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.author-card__links a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--cg-blue); font-weight: 600; border-bottom: none; }
.author-card__links a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue-dark); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .author-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px; text-align: left; }
  .author-card__photo { width: 80px; height: 80px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ---- Related posts ---- */
.related-posts { padding: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px) 0; background: var(--cg-bg-alt); }
.related-posts h2 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }

/* ---- Photo / avatar fallback ----
   Every avatar container renders "DS" initials via a ::before pseudo-element.
   The <img> (font-size:0) covers it when loaded. If the photo file is missing,
   the alt text is suppressed and the initials show through cleanly. */
.author-hero__photo,
.author-card__photo,
.article-hero__avatar,
.post-card__avatar { position: relative; }
.author-hero__photo::before,
.author-card__photo::before,
.article-hero__avatar::before,
.post-card__avatar::before {
  content: 'DS';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cg-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.author-hero__photo::before { font-size: 4rem; }
.author-card__photo::before { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.article-hero__avatar::before { font-size: 0.78rem; }
.post-card__avatar::before { font-size: 0.72rem; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .author-hero__photo::before { font-size: 2.6rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .author-card__photo::before { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}
/* The image sits on top, hides initials when it loads, suppresses alt text if it 404s */
.author-hero__photo img,
.author-card__photo img,
.article-hero__avatar img,
.post-card__avatar img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%; /* faces sit slightly above centre, so bias the crop upward */
  font-size: 0;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-brand-rich); /* fills any transparent PNG areas so they don't reveal the initials behind */
}
.author-hero__photo picture,
.author-card__photo picture,
.article-hero__avatar picture { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
/* When an image is actually present, hide the fallback initials (modern browsers, older just show both, which is fine) */
.author-hero__photo:has(img)::before,
.author-card__photo:has(img)::before,
.article-hero__avatar:has(img)::before,
.post-card__avatar:has(img)::before { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   AUTHOR PROFILE PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.author-hero {
  padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 100px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--grad-mesh);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.author-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.author-hero__photo {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.author-hero__body { color: var(--cg-white); }
.author-hero__name {
  color: var(--cg-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
}
.author-hero__role {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.author-hero__location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.author-hero__links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.author-hero__links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background .2s var(--ease-out), transform .2s var(--ease-out);
}
.author-hero__links a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: var(--cg-white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.author-hero__links svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .author-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 24px; }
  .author-hero__photo { margin: 0 auto; width: 140px; height: 140px; font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .author-hero__links { justify-content: center; }
  .author-hero__location { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---- Skills / expertise pill cloud ---- */
.skill-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.skill-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--cg-blue-tint);
  color: var(--cg-blue-darker);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-blue-light);
}

/* ---- Career timeline ---- */
.career-timeline { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; position: relative; }
.career-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 13px;
  top: 14px;
  bottom: 14px;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--cg-border);
}
.career-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
}
.career-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.career-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 6px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cg-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--cg-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--cg-white);
  z-index: 1;
}
.career-item:first-child::before { background: var(--cg-blue); }
.career-item__date {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cg-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.career-item__role { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cg-black); margin: 0 0 4px; }
.career-item__company { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.career-item__company strong { color: var(--cg-text); }
.career-item__list { padding-left: 1.2em; margin-top: 8px; }
.career-item__list li { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--cg-text-muted); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.career-item__list li::marker { color: var(--cg-blue); }

/* ============================================================
   Blog page-header CTA stack (matches existing service-page pattern)
   ============================================================ */
.blog-hub-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.blog-hub-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

/* ============================================================
   Reduced motion, turn off everything decorative
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   ██  DARK PREMIUM REDESIGN  ██   (2026 refresh)
   Layered on top of the base sheet. Flips the neutral surfaces to a
   near-black canvas with an electric CG-violet accent, elevates the
   robot mascot into the hero, and makes every page paint instantly
   (no scroll-reveal). Everything below overrides earlier rules.
   ================================================================ */
:root {
  /* Canvas (light USA theme) */
  --cg-bg:          #FFFFFF;
  --cg-bg-alt:      #F5F7FD;
  --cg-bg-soft:     #FAFBFE;
  /* Elevated card surfaces */
  --cg-surface:     #FFFFFF;
  --cg-surface-2:   #F5F7FD;
  --cg-surface-glass: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  /* Text */
  --cg-text:        #3a4066;
  --cg-text-muted:  #5A6175;
  --cg-text-light:  #8A92A6;
  --cg-head:        #14183a;
  /* Lines */
  --cg-border:      #E5E9F2;
  --cg-border-soft: #EEF1F8;
  /* Deep footer canvas */
  --cg-black:       #0e1330;
  /* Accent - brand blue leads */
  --cg-blue:        #3355C1;
  --cg-blue-light:  #E8EDF9;
  --cg-blue-tint:   #F4F6FC;
  --cg-accent:      #FFD60A;
  --cg-violet:      #7B5BFF;
  --cg-cyan:        #2DD4FF;

  /* Blue hero-band gradient (page headers, CTA banners, hero) */
  --grad-mesh:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 15% 10%, rgba(110,141,255,.55) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 85% 20%, rgba(45,212,255,.28) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 50% 100%, rgba(123,91,255,.4) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #1F3380 0%, #14224F 100%);

  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(20,34,79,.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(20,34,79,.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 48px rgba(51,85,193,.16), 0 6px 16px rgba(20,34,79,.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 32px 80px rgba(31,51,128,.22), 0 12px 28px rgba(20,34,79,.08);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(51,85,193,.08), 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(51,85,193,.35);
}

/* ---- Base text / links ---- */
body { background: var(--cg-bg); color: var(--cg-text); }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5,
.content strong, .prose strong,
.career-item__role, .author-card__name { color: var(--cg-head); }
p, .lead { color: var(--cg-text); }
a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue-darker); }
::selection { background: rgba(123,91,255,.38); color: #fff; }

/* (ambient dark glow removed for light theme) */

/* ---- Header / nav ---- */
.site-header { background: rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px); }
.site-header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border-bottom-color: var(--cg-border-soft); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(20,34,79,.08); }
.nav__links a { color: var(--cg-head); }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--cg-blue); background: var(--cg-blue-tint); }
.nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.nav__toggle span, .nav__toggle span::before, .nav__toggle span::after { background: var(--cg-head); }
.nav__mega { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--cg-border);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(20,34,79,.18); }
.nav__mega a { color: var(--cg-head); }
.nav__mega a:hover { background: var(--cg-blue-tint); color: var(--cg-blue); }
.nav__mega a small { color: var(--cg-text-muted); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav__menu { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border); }
  .nav__links > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cg-border-soft); }
}

/* ---- Cards / surfaces → dark glass ---- */
.service-card, .process__step, .testimonial, .case-card, .industry-card,
.tech-card, .faq__item, .sidebar__card, .post-card, .post-featured,
.blog-topic, .article-toc, .article-share a, .prose table {
  background: var(--cg-surface);
  border-color: var(--cg-border);
}
.testimonial__quote { color: var(--cg-text); }
.faq__question { color: var(--cg-head); }
.faq__question:hover { background: var(--cg-blue-tint); }
.faq__item.is-open { border-color: var(--cg-violet); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(123,91,255,.12); }
.faq__answer-inner { color: var(--cg-text-muted); }
.blog-topic { color: var(--cg-text-muted); }
.article-toc a { color: var(--cg-text); }
.article-share a { color: var(--cg-text-muted); }
.tech-card:hover { border-color: rgba(123,91,255,.4); }
.post-card:hover, .faq__item:hover { border-color: rgba(123,91,255,.4); }

/* Icon chips / pills that used pale-blue fills */
.eyebrow { color: var(--cg-blue); background: var(--cg-blue-light); border: 1px solid rgba(51,85,193,.14); }
.eyebrow::before { background: var(--cg-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(51,85,193,.16); }
.service-card__icon-bg, .feature__icon, .faq__icon { background: var(--cg-blue-light); }
.service-card__icon, .service-card__link, .feature__icon, .faq__icon,
.industry-card__tag, .tech-card__category, .client-group__label,
.article-hero__meta .byline a:hover, .post-featured__cta, .post-card:hover h3 { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.industry-card__tag { background: var(--cg-blue-light); }
.tech-card__list span, .skill-pill { background: var(--cg-blue-light); color: var(--cg-blue); border-color: rgba(51,85,193,.16); }

/* ---- Forms ---- */
.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  background: var(--cg-bg-soft);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cg-border);
  color: var(--cg-head);
}
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--cg-text-light); }
.form-input:hover, .form-textarea:hover, .form-select:hover { border-color: rgba(123,91,255,.5); }
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--cg-blue-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(79,111,224,.16);
}
.form-select option { color: #111; }
.form-label { color: var(--cg-text); }

/* ---- Client marquee, monochrome logos on dark ---- */
.client-marquee, .client-groups, .trust-strip, .related-posts { background: var(--cg-bg-alt); }
.client-marquee { border-color: var(--cg-border-soft); }
.client-marquee::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cg-bg-alt), transparent); }
.client-marquee::after  { background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--cg-bg-alt), transparent); }
.client-marquee__logo { filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .58; }
.client-marquee__logo:hover { filter: grayscale(0); opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
.client-group__names { color: var(--cg-text); }

/* ---- Buttons on dark ---- */
.btn--white { background: #fff; color: #1A1140; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(123,91,255,.28); }
.btn--white:hover { background: #F1EEFF; color: #14093f; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(123,91,255,.4); }
.btn--secondary { background: #fff; color: var(--cg-blue); border-color: var(--cg-border); }
.btn--secondary:hover { background: var(--cg-blue-tint); color: var(--cg-blue-darker); }

/* ---- Urgency chip ---- */
.urgency { background: var(--cg-blue-tint); color: var(--cg-blue-darker); border: 1px solid var(--cg-border); }
@media (max-width: 400px) { html .eyebrow, html .hero .eyebrow, html .page-header .eyebrow, html .section--dark .eyebrow { letter-spacing: 0.1em; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 16px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.45; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .urgency { padding: 7px 10px; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.76rem; } .sidebar__card { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; } }

/* ---- Prose (blog) on dark ---- */
.prose { color: var(--cg-text); }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--cg-text); }
.prose blockquote { background: var(--cg-blue-tint); border-left-color: var(--cg-blue); color: var(--cg-head); }
.prose code { background: var(--cg-bg-alt); border-color: var(--cg-border); color: var(--cg-blue-darker); }
.prose th { background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); color: var(--cg-head); border-bottom-color: var(--cg-border); }
.prose td { border-bottom-color: var(--cg-border-soft); }
.prose .callout { background: var(--cg-blue-tint); border-color: rgba(123,91,255,.28); }
.prose .callout strong { color: var(--cg-blue); }
.prose hr { background: var(--cg-border); }
.author-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(123,91,255,.10) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.02) 100%); border-color: var(--cg-border); }
.career-item::before { background: var(--cg-surface); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--cg-bg); }
.career-timeline::before { background: var(--cg-border); }

/* ---- Services mega-menu CTA → dark violet glass (was bright blue + white btn) ---- */
.nav__mega-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F6FE0 0%, #3355C1 60%, #1F3380 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(51,85,193,.30);
}
.nav__mega-cta::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 55%);
}

/* ---- Lead-capture card (homepage #audit) → dark glass so inputs read ---- */
.hero__card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-border);
  color: var(--cg-text);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(20,34,79,.28);
}
.hero__card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(123,91,255,.55), transparent 42%, rgba(45,212,255,.35) 100%);
}
.hero__card h3 { color: var(--cg-head); }
.hero__card p { color: var(--cg-text-muted); }
.hero__card .form-input,
.hero__card .form-select,
.hero__card .form-textarea { background: var(--cg-bg-soft); }

/* ---- Instant paint: neutralise scroll-reveal (per brand rule) ---- */
.reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* ================================================================
   HERO, elevated robot-mascot centerpiece
   ================================================================ */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 52% at 80% 8%,  rgba(123,91,255,.40) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 48% at 10% 92%, rgba(45,212,255,.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 65% at 50% 118%, rgba(123,91,255,.18) 0%, transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #090B18 0%, #0A0C1C 55%, #080A14 100%);
}
.hero::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,91,255,.55) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.hero::after  { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45,212,255,.32) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.hero h1 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #A78BFF 0%, #7B5BFF 45%, #2DD4FF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero__eyebrow-mono {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B9A5FF;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(123,91,255,.10); border: 1px solid rgba(123,91,255,.22);
}
.hero__eyebrow-mono b { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.hero__eyebrow-mono .spark {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 2px; transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--cg-violet); box-shadow: 0 0 12px 2px rgba(123,91,255,.7);
}

/* Right column figure */
.hero__figure {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 460px;
}
.hero__figure-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: -6% -4%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 52% 44%, rgba(123,91,255,.75) 0%, rgba(123,91,255,.35) 30%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 62%, rgba(45,212,255,.35) 0%, transparent 55%);
  filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: hero-glow-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hero-glow-pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:.85; transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1.06)} }
.hero__figure-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: min(380px, 82%); aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 34%, #FFFFFF 0%, #F1EEFF 40%, #D6CCFF 78%, #B7A6F6 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 2px 6px rgba(255,255,255,.9),
    inset 0 -18px 40px rgba(123,91,255,.25),
    0 30px 70px rgba(123,91,255,.5),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  z-index: 1;
  animation: hero-float 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__figure-stage::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -18px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(123,91,255,.45); animation: spin-slow 34s linear infinite;
}
.hero__figure-stage::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.7), transparent 45%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__figure-stage img {
  width: 90%; height: auto; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 22px rgba(60,40,140,.35));
}
@keyframes hero-float { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-16px)} }

/* Floating glass stat chips at the figure's corners */
.hero__chip {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px;
  padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 15px;
  min-width: 92px; white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(16,19,38,.86);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  animation: hero-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__chip strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #fff, #B9A5FF);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero__chip span { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cg-text-muted); }
.hero__chip--a { top: 2%; right: 0; animation-delay: -1s; }
.hero__chip--b { bottom: 14%; left: -3%; animation-delay: -3.5s; }
.hero__chip--c { bottom: 2%; right: 6%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.hero__chip::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 15px; left: 8px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero__chip strong, .hero__chip span { padding-left: 12px; }
.hero__chip--a::before { background: #2DD4FF; box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px rgba(45,212,255,.8); }
.hero__chip--b::before { background: #7B5BFF; box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px rgba(123,91,255,.8); }
.hero__chip--c::before { background: #FFD60A; box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px rgba(255,214,10,.8); }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero__figure { min-height: 380px; margin-top: 8px; }
  .hero__figure-stage { width: 300px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero__figure { min-height: 320px; }
  .hero__figure-stage { width: 230px; }
  .hero__chip { padding: 9px 12px; min-width: 82px; }
  .hero__chip strong { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .hero__chip--a { right: -2%; }
  .hero__chip--c { right: -2%; }
}

/* Section-dark stat numbers stay bright on the new canvas */
.section--dark .stat__number { background: linear-gradient(100deg, #fff 0%, #B9A5FF 55%, #6E8DFF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat__number { background: linear-gradient(100deg, #3355C1 0%, #4F6FE0 55%, #7B5BFF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }

/* ---- Mobile header: Get Free Quote CTA + solid menu panel ---- */
.nav__quote { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav__quote {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .site-header .nav__menu {
    background: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h));
  }
  .site-header .nav__links a { color: var(--cg-head); }
  .site-header .nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--cg-blue); }
}
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .nav__quote { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 0.78rem; margin-right: 4px; }
  .nav__logo img { height: 34px; }
  .nav__toggle { width: 40px; }
}