/* ==========================================================================
   VertexIQT Solutions — Design System
   Mostly flat colors. Gradients used sparingly — hero + footer only.
   Brand: Navy / Bright Blue / Steel.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color tokens */
  --c-primary: #000030;   /* Navy */
  --c-accent:  #1A56DB;   /* Bright Blue */
  --c-accent-hover: #1346B8;
  --c-secondary: #000070; /* Deep Blue */
  --c-silver:  #8A9BB5;
  --c-surface: #F4F6FA;
  --c-white:   #FFFFFF;
  --c-dark:    #00003d;
  --c-border:  rgba(138,155,181,0.30);

  /* Typography */
  --font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font);

  /* Gradients — used sparingly: hero + footer only */
  --gradient-navy: linear-gradient(135deg, #061B3A, #0B3B82);

  /* Spacing scale (4px base) */
  --s-1: 4px;  --s-2: 8px;  --s-3: 12px; --s-4: 16px;
  --s-6: 24px; --s-8: 32px; --s-12: 48px; --s-16: 64px;
  --s-20: 80px; --s-24: 96px; --s-32: 128px;

  /* Radius */
  --r-card: 8px; --r-btn: 6px; --r-badge: 12px;

  /* Shadow (single token, no colored shadows) */
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,43,94,0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(13,43,94,0.15);

  --container: 1280px;
  --nav-h: 76px;
  --topbar-h: 46px;
}

/* Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--topbar-h) + 16px); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100vw; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  background: var(--c-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.ic { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; }
a { color: var(--c-accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--c-accent-hover); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; }

/* Typography ------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--c-primary); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(42px, 5.5vw, 60px); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 44px); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 28px); font-weight: 600; }
p { color: var(--c-dark); }

/* Layout helpers --------------------------------------------------------- */
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--s-6); }
.section { padding: var(--s-24) 0; }
.section--surface { background: var(--c-surface); }
.section--navy { background: var(--c-primary); }
.section--navy h2, .section--navy h3, .section--navy p, .section--navy { color: var(--c-white); }

/* Primary dark section — for alternating card/chip sections; auto-inverts text */
.section--primary { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #000030 0%, #00104a 55%, #000030 100%); color: #C2CEE3; }
.section--primary h2, .section--primary h3, .section--primary h4 { color: #fff; }
.section--primary p { color: #9FB3D6; }
.section--primary .eyebrow { color: #6FA0FF; }
.section--primary .lead { color: #C2CEE3; }

.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto var(--s-12); text-align: center; }
.section-head--left { margin-left: 0; text-align: left; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-accent); margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; width: 42px; height: 8px; flex: none; background: currentColor; opacity: .8;
  clip-path: polygon(4px 0, 8px 3px, 42px 3px, 42px 5px, 8px 5px, 4px 8px, 0 4px);
}
.eyebrow::after { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.section--navy .eyebrow { color: #6FA0FF; }
.lead { font-size: 18px; color: var(--c-secondary); margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.section--navy .lead { color: #C2CEE3; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--s-6); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* Buttons ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--c-accent); outline-offset: 2px; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--c-accent); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--c-accent-hover); color:#fff; }
.btn-secondary { background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid var(--c-primary); color: var(--c-primary); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid #fff; color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--c-primary); }
.btn[disabled] { opacity: .4; cursor: not-allowed; }
.btn .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.link-arrow { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-accent); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; white-space: nowrap; }
.link-arrow:hover { gap: 10px; }
.link-arrow .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Cards ------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: var(--s-8); transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* Glass cards (used on navy sections) ------------------------------------- */
.glass-card {
  --border-w: 1px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(52,211,153,.22), rgba(16,185,129,.12) 55%, rgba(52,211,153,.20)) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(110,231,183,.7), rgba(255,255,255,.12) 50%, rgba(16,185,129,.7)) border-box;
  border: var(--border-w) solid transparent;
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px 28px; text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,30,.3);
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .45s ease, background .45s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
/* concentric swirl highlight (top-right) */
.glass-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -90px; right: -90px; width: 260px; height: 260px; z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.16) 0 18%, transparent 19%) center/100% 100%,
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 62%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 60%, transparent 75%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 60%, transparent 75%);
  transition: opacity .45s ease, transform .45s ease; opacity: .7;
}
.glass-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.glass-card::before {
  content: attr(data-num); position: absolute; top: 8px; right: 16px; z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 56px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.08); pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.grid-3:has(.glass-card) { perspective: 1100px; }
.grid-3 .glass-card.reveal:hover, .glass-card:hover {
  transform: rotate3d(1, 1, 0, 22deg) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 40px 60px 30px -45px rgba(0,40,20,.5), 0 28px 44px 0 rgba(16,185,129,.45);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(52,211,153,.32), rgba(16,185,129,.18) 55%, rgba(52,211,153,.30)) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(110,231,183,.9), rgba(255,255,255,.16) 50%, rgba(16,185,129,.9)) border-box;
}
/* Depth pop on hover (UIVERSE-style layering) */
.glass-card:hover .glass-card__ic { transform: scale(1.15) translateZ(40px); }
.glass-card:hover .glass-card__link { transform: translateZ(30px); }
.glass-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15) translate(-10px, 10px); }
.glass-card__ic { display: inline-flex; transition: transform .35s ease; }
.glass-card:hover .glass-card__ic { transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-2px); }
.glass-card__ic .ic { width: 44px; height: 44px; color: #34D399; }
.glass-card__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: #34D399; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 8px; transition: transform .4s ease, gap .2s ease, color .2s ease; }
.glass-card__link:hover { color: #fff; gap: 10px; }
.glass-card__link .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Badges/pills ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.badge {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--c-accent); color:#fff; font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-badge);
}
.pill {
  display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-primary); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border); transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.pill:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.industries-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.industry-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: var(--c-primary); border: 1px solid var(--c-primary); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 16px;
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.industry-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 18px; opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)) 16%, transparent), transparent 72%);
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
/* top accent bar grows on hover */
.industry-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 3px; border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  background: var(--ic, var(--c-accent)); transition: width .4s ease;
}
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)) 24%, transparent); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)) 45%, transparent); }
.industry-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.industry-card:hover::after { width: 62%; }
.industry-card__ic {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)), color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)) 62%, #fff)); color: #fff;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.industry-card__ic::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 22px;
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)) 42%, transparent);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.78); transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.industry-card:hover .industry-card__ic::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.industry-card__ic .ic { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.industry-card:hover .industry-card__ic {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
}
.industry-card span:last-child { font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; color: #fff; position: relative; z-index: 1; line-height: 1.35; transition: color .3s ease; }
.industry-card:hover span:last-child { color: #fff; }
.tech-logo {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-surface); border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.tech-logo:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.tech-logo img { width: 44px; height: 44px; object-fit: contain; }
.tech-logo__fallback { font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: var(--c-primary); text-align: center; padding: 0 8px; }
.tech-logo__concept { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; color: var(--c-accent); }
.tech-logo__concept .ic { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: var(--topbar-h); left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: background .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, height .35s ease, backdrop-filter .35s ease;
  background: var(--c-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(111,160,255,.12);
}
.nav.is-solid {
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(0,0,48,.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(111,160,255,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
/* ── TOP BAR (admin-managed contact strip) ───────────────────────────────── */
.topbar { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1001; height: var(--topbar-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: #292878; color: #C8D4EA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); }
.topbar__inner { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 9px var(--s-6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.topbar__left, .topbar__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; min-width: 0; }
.topbar__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: #C8D4EA; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; transition: color .2s ease; }
a.topbar__item:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar__item--addr { overflow: hidden; }
.topbar__item--addr span { overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.topbar__ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: #6FA0FF; flex: none; }
/* vertical dividers between items, like the reference design */
.topbar__left .topbar__item + .topbar__item,
.topbar__right .topbar__social { padding-left: 20px; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.topbar__social { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.topbar__social a { color: #C8D4EA; display: inline-flex; transition: color .2s ease, transform .2s ease; }
.topbar__social a:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.topbar__social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { :root { --topbar-h: 0px; } .topbar { display: none; } }

.nav__inner { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--s-6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nav__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 20px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.nav__logo .mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.nav__logo b { color: #fff; }
.nav__logo span { color: #6FA0FF; }
.site-logo-img { height: 52px; width: auto; max-width: 260px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 10px; }
.site-logo-img--footer { height: 48px; }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-8); }
.nav__links a { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; position: relative; padding: 6px 0; }
.nav__links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--c-accent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover::after, .nav__links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav__links a.active { color: #6FA0FF; }
.nav__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); }
.nav__burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; width: 28px; }
.nav__burger span { height: 2px; background: #fff; transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s; }

/* Mega menu */
.has-mega { position: relative; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: -12px; }
.mega {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% - 12px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-card); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 18px var(--s-6) var(--s-6); width: 320px; clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); opacity: 0;
  transition: clip-path .25s ease, opacity .25s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.mega::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 12px; }
.has-mega:hover .mega { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.mega a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--c-dark); padding: 10px; border-radius: 6px; }
.mega a::after { display: none; }
.mega a:hover { background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-accent); }
.mega .ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--c-accent); flex: none; }

/* Mobile drawer */
.drawer-backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(13,43,94,.5); z-index: 1100; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s; }
.drawer-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.drawer {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(320px, 85vw); background: var(--c-primary);
  z-index: 1200; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform .3s ease; padding: var(--s-12) var(--s-8);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-4);
}
.drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.drawer a { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
.drawer.open a { animation: drawerIn .4s forwards; }
.drawer.open a:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.06s}.drawer.open a:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.12s}
.drawer.open a:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.18s}.drawer.open a:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.24s}
.drawer.open a:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.30s}.drawer.open a:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.36s}
.drawer.open a:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.42s}
@keyframes drawerIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); } }
.drawer__close { position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px; color: #fff; font-size: 28px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--c-primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--topbar-h) + var(--s-12)) 0 96px;
}
/* If content is taller than the viewport, top-align so it never tucks under the navbar */
@media (max-height: 860px) { .hero { align-items: flex-start; } }
@keyframes heroGradient { 0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; } 50% { background-position: 100% 50%; } }
.hero__net { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; }
.hero__glow { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }
.hero__glow--1 { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,86,219,.35), transparent 70%); top: -120px; right: 8%; animation: glowFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__glow--2 { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,160,255,.25), transparent 70%); bottom: -80px; left: 2%; animation: glowFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes glowFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); } 50% { transform: translate(20px,-30px); } }

/* ── Modern tech background layer ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero__grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(111,160,255,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(111,160,255,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 54px 54px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 70% at 45% 42%, #000 38%, transparent 82%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 70% at 45% 42%, #000 38%, transparent 82%);
  animation: gridDrift 22s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gridDrift { to { background-position: 54px 54px; } }

.hero__tech { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }

/* orbit rings (top-right, behind the image) */
.hero__orbit { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(111,160,255,.16); }
.hero__orbit::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -4px; left: 50%; margin-left: -4px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #6FA0FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px rgba(111,160,255,.8);
}
.hero__orbit--1 { width: 240px; height: 240px; top: 14%; right: 7%; animation: spinCW 16s linear infinite; }
.hero__orbit--2 { width: 400px; height: 400px; top: 3%; right: -3%; border-style: dashed; border-color: rgba(111,160,255,.1); animation: spinCW 34s linear infinite reverse; }
@keyframes spinCW { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* aurora gradient blobs */
.hero__aurora { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__aurora-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); opacity: .55; mix-blend-mode: screen; }
.hero__aurora-blob--1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -120px; left: 18%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,110,255,.55), transparent 65%); animation: auroraA 20s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__aurora-blob--2 { width: 460px; height: 460px; bottom: -160px; left: 40%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,160,255,.4), transparent 65%); animation: auroraB 26s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__aurora-blob--3 { width: 400px; height: 400px; top: 30%; right: 6%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(80,180,255,.3), transparent 65%); animation: auroraA 30s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes auroraA { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(60px,40px) scale(1.15); } }
@keyframes auroraB { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(-50px,-30px) scale(1.1); } }

/* sweeping scan beam */
.hero__beam { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__beam::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 38%; left: -40%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(111,160,255,.10) 45%, rgba(160,200,255,.14) 50%, rgba(111,160,255,.10) 55%, transparent);
  transform: skewX(-14deg); animation: beamSweep 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes beamSweep { 0% { left: -45%; } 55%,100% { left: 130%; } }

/* rising particles (orbits precede them in .hero__tech → start at child 3) */
.hero__particle { position: absolute; bottom: 0; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(111,160,255,.7); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(111,160,255,.7); opacity: 0;
  animation: particleRise linear infinite; }
.hero__particle:nth-child(3) { left: 12%; animation-duration: 9s;  animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero__particle:nth-child(4) { left: 24%; animation-duration: 12s; animation-delay: 2s; }
.hero__particle:nth-child(5) { left: 38%; animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: 4s; }
.hero__particle:nth-child(6) { left: 50%; animation-duration: 14s; animation-delay: 1s; }
.hero__particle:nth-child(7) { left: 8%;  animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: 3.5s; }
.hero__particle:nth-child(8) { left: 30%; animation-duration: 13s; animation-delay: 5s; }
@keyframes particleRise {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-78vh); opacity: 0; }
}

.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 60px; }
.hero__inner:has(.hero__image:empty),.hero__inner:not(:has(.hero__image)):not(:has(.hero__dashboard)):not(:has(.hero-ring-wrap)) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 820px; }
.hero__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
/* Hero 3D rotating ring carousel */
.hero-ring-wrap {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 540px; perspective: 1300px;
}
.hero-ring {
  position: relative; width: 230px; height: 322px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  animation: ringSpin 26s linear infinite;
}
.hero-ring:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.hero-ring__card {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,160,255,.32);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(0,0,30,.55);
  transform: rotateY(calc(var(--i) * (360deg / var(--n)))) translateZ(350px);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; backface-visibility: hidden;
  background: #00103f;
}
.hero-ring__card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.hero-ring__card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.2), transparent 48%);
}
@keyframes ringSpin { from { transform: rotateY(0deg); } to { transform: rotateY(360deg); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-ring { animation: none; } }

.hero__image { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transform: translateY(-34px); }
/* glow behind the framed image */
.hero__image::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 78%; height: 78%; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,110,255,.5), transparent 70%); filter: blur(70px);
  animation: glowFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* dotted accent block, top-right behind frame */
.hero__image-dots {
  position: absolute; top: -18px; right: -10px; width: 130px; height: 130px; z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(111,160,255,.45) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
}
.hero__image-frame {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; max-width: 560px; border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 8px; background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(111,160,255,.45), rgba(111,160,255,.05) 45%, rgba(255,255,255,.12));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.42); overflow: hidden;
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-5deg) rotateX(2deg);
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}
.hero__image:hover .hero__image-frame { transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(0) rotateX(0) translateY(-4px); }
.hero__img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 14px; object-fit: cover; }
/* shine sweep over the image */
.hero__image-ring { position: absolute; inset: 8px; border-radius: 14px; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__image-ring::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 40%; left: -50%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); animation: beamSweep 7s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}
/* floating glass stat badge, bottom-left of image */
.hero__image-badge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; left: -26px; bottom: 28px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(6,27,58,.3); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  animation: statFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__image-badge-ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: none; border-radius: 11px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(26,86,219,.12); color: var(--c-accent); }
.hero__image-badge-ic .ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.hero__image-badge b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: var(--c-primary); }
.hero__image-badge small { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }

/* Floating glass dashboard (decorative, shown when no admin hero image is set) */
@property --float { syntax: '<length>'; inherits: false; initial-value: 0px; }
.hero__dashboard { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 420px; perspective: 1200px; }
.hero__dash-card {
  --px: 0px; --py: 0px; --float: 0px;
  position: absolute; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius: 16px; backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35); padding: 20px;
  transform: translate(var(--px), calc(var(--py) + var(--float)));
  transition: transform .2s ease-out;
}
.hero__dash-card--main { width: 320px; height: 220px; top: 50%; left: 50%; margin: -110px 0 0 -160px; z-index: 3; animation: dashFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__dash-card--a { width: 150px; height: 90px; top: 8%; right: 6%; z-index: 2; animation: dashFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite .5s; }
.hero__dash-card--b { width: 130px; height: 110px; bottom: 6%; left: 2%; z-index: 2; animation: dashFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
@keyframes dashFloat { 0%,100% { --float: 0px; } 50% { --float: -14px; } }
.hero__dash-bar { height: 8px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(111,160,255,.5); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.hero__dash-bar:nth-child(1) { width: 70%; }
.hero__dash-bar:nth-child(2) { width: 45%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.hero__dash-bar:nth-child(3) { width: 85%; background: rgba(111,160,255,.3); }
.hero__dash-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--c-accent); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.hero__dash-chip .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.hero__dash-stat { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; }
.hero__dash-stat + span { color: #9FB3D6; font-size: 12px; }
.hero h1 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', var(--font-heading); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(38px, 4.4vw, 58px); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.hero .word { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
.hero__sub { color: #C2CEE3; font-size: 19px; max-width: 560px; margin: var(--s-6) 0 var(--s-8); }
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__cta .btn { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 16px; }
.hero__cta .btn-primary { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(26,86,219,.45); }
.hero__cta .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(26,86,219,.55); }
.hero__trust { display: flex; gap: var(--s-8); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--s-12); padding-top: var(--s-8); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); width: 100%; }
.hero__trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.hero__trust-item b { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.hero__trust-item span { color: #9FB3D6; font-size: 13px; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Ticker strip — premium glass chip marquee */
.ticker {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A1F45, #0F2C5E 50%, #0A1F45);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(111,160,255,.3);
  overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; padding: 14px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 34px rgba(6,27,58,.25);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.ticker::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.7), transparent);
}
.ticker__track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; animation: ticker 32s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker__item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; margin: 0 9px;
  padding: 7px 20px 7px 7px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.14);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13,43,94,.06);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;
  transition: background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.ticker__item:hover { background: #F4F8FF; border-color: rgba(26,86,219,.32); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(26,86,219,.14); }
.ticker__item-text {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ticker__ic {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,48,.4);
}
.ticker__ic .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT INTRO STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.about-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-16); align-items: center; }
.about-media { position: relative; }
/* Decorative accent shape behind the media stack */
.about-media::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -22px; left: -22px; width: 64%; height: 60%;
  border-radius: 28px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,86,219,.16), rgba(26,86,219,0));
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
}
.about-media::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 8%; left: -34px; width: 70px; height: 70px; z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 2px dashed rgba(26,86,219,.28);
  animation: spinSlow 22s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spinSlow { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.about-media .img-card {
  background: var(--gradient-navy); border-radius: 22px; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 64px rgba(13,43,94,.28);
}
.about-media .img-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px); background-size: 24px 24px; }
.about-media .img-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(6,27,58,.45) 100%);
}
.about-media-ic { width: 25%; max-width: 90px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-media .img-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 1; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94); }
.about-media--single .img-card { aspect-ratio: 4/4.4; }
.about-media:hover .img-card img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.about-media .img-card--2 {
  position: absolute; bottom: -34px; right: -26px; width: 56%; aspect-ratio: 1; z-index: 4;
  background: var(--c-accent); border: 6px solid #fff; border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(26,86,219,.36);
}
.about-media .img-card--2::after { background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 60%); }
.about-metrics { display: flex; gap: var(--s-8); margin: var(--s-6) 0; }
.about-metric b { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-primary); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.about-metric span { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.stat-chip {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; left: -28px; z-index: 5;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.82); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65); border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(13,43,94,.22); padding: 16px 22px 16px 18px;
  animation: statFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.stat-chip::before {
  content: ''; align-self: stretch; width: 4px; border-radius: 4px; flex: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-accent), #6FA0FF);
}
.stat-chip__ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: none; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(26,86,219,.1); color: var(--c-accent); }
.stat-chip__ic .ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
@keyframes statFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }
.stat-chip b { font-size: 30px; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-accent)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat-chip small { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
.about-media .img-card { transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease; }
.about-media:hover .img-card { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 38px 72px rgba(13,43,94,.34); }
.about-media:hover .img-card--2 { transform: translateY(-8px); }
.feature-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-3); margin: var(--s-6) 0; }
.feature-tags li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-primary); font-size: 15px; width: calc(50% - var(--s-3)); }
.feature-tags li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--c-accent); font-weight: 800; }
.play-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-primary); }
.play-btn .circle { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-accent); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; }

/* Why VertexIQT cards ----------------------------------------------------- */
.why-viqt-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#EEF3FF 0%,#fff 100%); }
.section--primary.why-viqt-section { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #000030 0%, #00104a 55%, #000030 100%); }
.why-cards { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; margin-top: 48px; }
.why-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 15px);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), box-shadow .32s, border-color .32s;
}
/* Auto-moving border light */
@property --why-bd { syntax: '<angle>'; inherits: false; initial-value: 0deg; }
.why-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3.5px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--why-bd), transparent 0 4%, #00E676 10%, #00FFA3 18%, #00E676 26%, transparent 34%, transparent 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;
  animation: whyBorder 4.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes whyBorder { to { --why-bd: 360deg; } }
.why-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,rgba(26,86,219,.06),transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .32s; pointer-events: none;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(26,86,219,.14); border-color: rgba(26,86,219,.25); }
.why-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.why-card__num {
  position: absolute; top: 4px; right: 18px;
  font-size: 68px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(26,86,219,.06);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  transition: color .32s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__num { color: rgba(26,86,219,.1); }
.why-card__ic {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--c-accent); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26,86,219,.28);
  transition: transform .32s, box-shadow .32s;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.why-card__ic::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -5px;
  border-radius: 19px; border: 2px solid rgba(26,86,219,.25);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.75);
  transition: opacity .32s, transform .32s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__ic { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(26,86,219,.36); }
.why-card:hover .why-card__ic::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.why-card__ic .ic { width: 24px; height: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-primary); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--c-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
/* Services section */
.svc-section { background: var(--c-surface); }
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.svc-grid--flow { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; }
.svc-grid--flow .svc-card { flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px); }
.svc-grid--bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); grid-template-rows: unset; gap: 24px; }
.svc-grid--bento .svc-card--feature { grid-row: unset; }

/* Stacked-pile → spread-on-hover (hover-capable, wide screens only) */
@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .svc-grid--bento { perspective: 1400px; }
  .svc-grid--bento .svc-card {
    transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
  }
  .svc-grid--bento .svc-card:nth-child(1) { transform: translateX(62%) rotate(-7deg) scale(.96); z-index: 1; }
  .svc-grid--bento .svc-card:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02); z-index: 3; }
  .svc-grid--bento .svc-card:nth-child(3) { transform: translateX(-62%) rotate(7deg) scale(.96); z-index: 2; }
  /* Spread out when hovering the group */
  .svc-grid--bento:hover .svc-card:nth-child(1),
  .svc-grid--bento:hover .svc-card:nth-child(2),
  .svc-grid--bento:hover .svc-card:nth-child(3) { transform: none; }
  /* Lift the specific card under the cursor */
  .svc-grid--bento:hover .svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .svc-grid--bento .svc-card { transform: none !important; }
}

.svc-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F2F6FF 0%, #E6EEFC 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.14);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), box-shadow .35s, border-color .35s;
  transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
/* Auto-moving border light */
@property --svc-bd { syntax: '<angle>'; inherits: false; initial-value: 0deg; }
.svc-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3.5px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--svc-bd), transparent 0 4%, #FF2D2D 10%, #FF6B6B 18%, #FF2D2D 26%, transparent 34%, transparent 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;
  animation: svcBorder 4.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes svcBorder { to { --svc-bd: 360deg; } }
/* Ordinal */
.svc-card::after {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(26,86,219,.18); letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(26,86,219,.13);
  border-color: rgba(26,86,219,.2);
}

/* Feature card — primary color, premium glass */
.svc-card--feature {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 0%, rgba(46,110,255,.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #000030 0%, #00103f 60%, #000030 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,160,255,.16);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,30,.35);
}
.svc-card--feature::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-accent), #6FA0FF, var(--c-accent)); }
.svc-card--feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(0,0,40,.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(111,160,255,.3);
  border-color: rgba(111,160,255,.42);
}
.svc-card--feature::after { color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }

/* Feature card animated blobs */
.svc-card__blob, .svc-card__dots { display: none; }
.svc-card--feature .svc-card__blob, .svc-card--feature .svc-card__dots { display: block; }
.svc-card__blob {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,160,255,.2), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px; right: -60px;
  animation: svcBlob1 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.svc-card__blob--2 {
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,86,219,.25), transparent 70%);
  top: -40px; left: -40px;
  animation: svcBlob2 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes svcBlob1 {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  40% { transform: translate(-25px,-35px) scale(1.12); }
  70% { transform: translate(15px,-15px) scale(.92); }
}
@keyframes svcBlob2 {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  35% { transform: translate(20px,25px) scale(1.18); }
  65% { transform: translate(-12px,12px) scale(.88); }
}
.svc-card__dots {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 40%, transparent 30%, black 100%);
}

/* Icon */
.svc-card__ic {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: rgba(26,86,219,.08); border-radius: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background .35s, transform .35s;
  position: relative; z-index: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-card__ic::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -5px;
  border-radius: 20px; border: 2px solid rgba(26,86,219,.2);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.75);
  transition: opacity .35s, transform .35s;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__ic { background: var(--c-accent); transform: scale(1.08); }
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__ic::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.svc-card__ic .ic { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--c-accent); transition: color .35s; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__ic .ic { color: #fff; }
.svc-card--feature .svc-card__ic { background: rgba(111,160,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(111,160,255,.22); }
.svc-card--feature .svc-card__ic::after { border-color: rgba(111,160,255,.35); }
.svc-card--feature:hover .svc-card__ic { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-accent), #6FA0FF); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(26,86,219,.5); }
.svc-card--feature .svc-card__ic .ic { color: #6FA0FF; }
.svc-card--feature:hover .svc-card__ic .ic { color: #fff; }

/* Text — light cards */
.svc-card h3 { color: #000; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.svc-card p { color: #000; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
/* Text — feature card (dark) */
.svc-card--feature h3 { color: #fff; }
.svc-card--feature p { color: #9FB3D6; }

/* Feature tags */
.svc-card__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.svc-tag {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(26,86,219,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.15); color: var(--c-accent);
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-tag { background: rgba(26,86,219,.12); border-color: rgba(26,86,219,.28); }
.svc-card--feature .svc-tag { background: rgba(111,160,255,.1); border-color: rgba(111,160,255,.22); color: #C2CEE3; }
.svc-card--feature:hover .svc-tag { background: rgba(111,160,255,.18); border-color: rgba(111,160,255,.4); }

/* CTA link */
.svc-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--c-accent); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color .25s, gap .25s;
}
.svc-card__cta .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .25s; }
.svc-card__cta:hover { color: var(--c-primary); gap: 10px; }
.svc-card__cta:hover .ic { transform: translateX(3px); }
.svc-card--feature .svc-card__cta { color: #6FA0FF; }
.svc-card--feature .svc-card__cta:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Footer CTA */
.svc-footer { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.btn-outline-light {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.3); color: var(--c-accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
  background: transparent; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s, color .3s;
}
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: var(--c-accent); border-color: var(--c-accent); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-light .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS / SUCCESS STORY
   ========================================================================== */

.stats-glow { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.stats-glow::before, .stats-glow::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-glow::before { width: 480px; height: 480px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,86,219,.4), transparent 70%); top: -200px; left: -100px; animation: glowFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
.stats-glow::after { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,160,255,.3), transparent 70%); bottom: -180px; right: -80px; animation: glowFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
.stats-glow__particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.12) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px); background-size: 32px 32px; pointer-events: none; }
.stat-blocks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-6); margin-bottom: var(--s-16); }
.stat-block { padding: var(--s-6); border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease; }
.section--navy .stat-block { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.stat-block:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
.stat-block .ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; color: #6FA0FF; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.stat-block b { font-size: 28px; font-family: var(--font-heading); color: #fff; display: block; line-height: 1.2; }
.stat-block span { color: #C2CEE3; font-size: 14px; }
.counters { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-6); text-align: center; }
.counter b { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px); color: #fff; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; display: block; text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(111,160,255,.5); }
.counter span { color: #C2CEE3; font-size: 16px; }

/* Stats section on a WHITE band */
.stats-success .stat-block { background: var(--c-primary); border: 1px solid transparent; box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,40,.22); }
.stats-success .stat-block:hover { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #000030, #001a5c); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,0,40,.32); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stats-success .stat-block b { color: #fff; }
.stats-success .stat-block span { color: #C2CEE3; }
.stats-success .stat-block .ic { color: #6FA0FF; }
.stats-success .counter b { color: var(--c-primary); text-shadow: none; }
.stats-success .counter span { color: var(--c-secondary); }

/* Services as a NAVY band — lighter navy so the primary cards pop */
.svc-section.section--primary { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #001046 0%, #001e63 55%, #001046 100%); }

/* Navy background only (no text inversion) — used where content sits inside white cards */
.section--navybg { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #000030 0%, #00104a 55%, #000030 100%); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNOLOGIES — infinite logo carousel
   ========================================================================== */
.tech-carousel { overflow: hidden; margin-top: var(--s-12); position: relative; }
.tech-carousel::before, .tech-carousel::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 120px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.tech-carousel::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-surface), transparent); }
.tech-carousel::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--c-surface), transparent); }
.tech-carousel__track { display: flex; gap: var(--s-6); width: max-content; animation: scrollL 36s linear infinite; }
.tech-carousel:hover .tech-carousel__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tech-carousel__item {
  flex: none; width: 160px; aspect-ratio: 1; background: #fff; border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border); text-align: center; padding: 16px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.tech-carousel__item:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(13,43,94,.18); border-color: var(--c-accent); }
.tech-carousel__item img { width: 44px; height: 44px; object-fit: contain; }
.tech-carousel__ic { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; color: var(--c-accent); }
.tech-carousel__ic .ic { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.tech-carousel__item span { color: var(--c-primary); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US (accordion + radial arcs)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: var(--s-16); align-items: center; }
.arcs { display: flex; gap: var(--s-8); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.arc { text-align: center; }
.arc svg { width: 130px; height: 130px; }
.arc .track { fill: none; stroke: var(--c-border); stroke-width: 10; }
.arc .bar { fill: none; stroke: var(--c-accent); stroke-width: 10; stroke-linecap: round;
  transform: rotate(-90deg); transform-origin: center; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.2s cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1); }
.arc .pct { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; fill: var(--c-primary); }
.arc p { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-primary); margin-top: var(--s-2); }
.accordion__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.accordion__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-4); width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: var(--s-6) 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-primary); }
.accordion__head .ic { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--c-accent); flex: none; }
.accordion__head .chev { margin-left: auto; transition: transform .3s; color: var(--c-secondary); }
.accordion__item.open .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.accordion__body { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.accordion__body p { padding-bottom: var(--s-6); color: var(--c-secondary); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; }
.marquee + .marquee { margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; gap: 40px; align-items: center; width: max-content; animation: scrollL 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee--rev .marquee__track { animation: scrollR 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes scrollL { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes scrollR { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }
.clients-section { background: #F8FAFF; }
.section--primary.clients-section { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #000030 0%, #00104a 55%, #000030 100%); }
.logo-chip {
  flex: none; width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,43,94,.08);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-chip img { width: 80px; height: 80px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.logo-chip__name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-primary); text-align: center; line-height: 1.3; }
.logo-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.07); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(26,86,219,.18); }

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.pf-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.12); border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
  transition: transform .42s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .42s ease, border-color .42s ease;
}
a.pf-card { display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.pf-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(26,86,219,.24); border-color: rgba(26,86,219,.32); }
.pf-card__top {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: var(--gradient-navy);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-end; padding: var(--s-4); overflow: hidden;
}
.pf-card__top img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
.pf-card:hover .pf-card__top img { transform: scale(1.1); }
/* depth gradient overlay */
.pf-card__top::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,30,.12) 0%, transparent 32%, rgba(0,0,30,.5) 100%);
  opacity: .85; transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.pf-card:hover .pf-card__top::after { opacity: 1; }
/* shine sweep across image on hover */
.pf-card__top::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 45%; left: -60%; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.28), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left .65s ease;
}
.pf-card:hover .pf-card__top::before { left: 130%; }
.pf-card__badge {
  position: relative; z-index: 3; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-accent), #6FA0FF); color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(26,86,219,.4); transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.pf-card:hover .pf-card__badge { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04); }
.pf-card__ic { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; z-index: 1; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 56px; height: 56px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); transition: transform .5s ease; }
.pf-card:hover .pf-card__ic { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.25) rotate(6deg); }
.pf-card__bottom { padding: 22px var(--s-6); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-4); flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.pf-card__bottom::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 24px; width: 0; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-accent), #6FA0FF); transition: width .42s ease;
}
.pf-card:hover .pf-card__bottom::before { width: 52px; }
.pf-card__bottom h3 { font-size: 18px; transition: transform .35s ease, color .35s ease; }
.pf-card:hover .pf-card__bottom h3 { transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--c-accent); }
.pf-card__bottom .link-arrow { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-8px); transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease; }
.pf-card:hover .pf-card__bottom .link-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.tst-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.tst-section__glow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,86,219,.12), transparent 70%);
}
.tst-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 8px; }
.tst-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.tst-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(26,86,219,.12); border-color: rgba(26,86,219,.22); }
.tst-card__quote { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px; }
.tst-card__quote .ic { width: 32px; height: 32px; color: rgba(26,86,219,.1); }
.tst-card .stars { color: #F5A623; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.tst-card blockquote { font-size: 15px; color: var(--c-dark); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.tst-card .who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.08); }
.tst-card .avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tst-card .who b { color: var(--c-primary); display: block; font-size: 14px; }
.tst-card .who > span > span { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 13px; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }
/* tst-nav removed (replaced by grid layout) */

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-glow { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-glow__sphere {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 360px; height: 360px; border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%); filter: blur(10px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(111,160,255,.9), rgba(26,86,219,.4) 55%, transparent 75%);
  animation: spherePulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes spherePulse { 0%,100% { opacity: .55; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); } 50% { opacity: .85; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.12); } }
.cta-glow__lines {
  position: absolute; inset: -50%; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 60px, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 60px 61px);
  animation: linesDrift 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes linesDrift { from { transform: translate(0,0); } to { transform: translate(120px,80px); } }
.cta-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-section__glow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 720px; height: 420px; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,110,255,.35), transparent 65%); filter: blur(40px);
  animation: ctaGlow 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ctaGlow { 0%,100% { opacity: .7; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.12); } }
.cta-section__ring {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; right: -120px; margin-top: -180px; width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed rgba(111,160,255,.18); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: spinSlow 30s linear infinite;
}
.cta-banner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-banner .eyebrow { color: #6FA0FF; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(32px,4vw,48px); margin-top: 14px; }
.cta-banner__sub { color: #C2CEE3; font-size: 17px; max-width: 580px; margin: 16px auto 0; line-height: 1.7; }
.cta-banner .row { display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; align-items: center; margin-top: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 34px; font-size: 16px; }
.cta-banner .btn-primary { box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(26,86,219,.5); }
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(26,86,219,.6); }
.cta-call {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 22px 8px 8px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  transition: background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.cta-call:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: rgba(111,160,255,.45); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cta-call__ic { width: 42px; height: 42px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-accent), #6FA0FF); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(26,86,219,.5); }
.cta-call__ic .ic { width: 19px; height: 19px; color: #fff; }
.cta-call__txt { text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; }
.cta-call__txt small { display: block; color: #9FB3D6; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.cta-call__txt b { font-size: 16px; color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.1); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), box-shadow .32s, border-color .32s;
}
.blog-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-accent), #6FA0FF);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(26,86,219,.14); border-color: rgba(26,86,219,.22); }
.blog-card .cover { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: var(--gradient-navy); display: grid; place-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card .cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .cover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.blog-card .cover .ic { transition: transform .5s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .cover .ic { transform: scale(1.15); }
.blog-card__badge {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 1; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.blog-card .body { padding: var(--s-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-3); flex: 1; }
.blog-card .meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-2); font-size: 13px; color: var(--c-secondary); }
.blog-card .meta .avatar { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-primary); display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 19px; }
.blog-card p { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 15px; flex: 1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT / CONSULTATION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-16); }
.consult-card { background: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 44px; box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(13,43,94,.1); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.contact-info-item .ic { width: 48px; height: 48px; flex: none; border-radius: var(--r-card); background: var(--c-surface); color: var(--c-accent); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease; }
.contact-info-item:hover .ic { background: var(--c-accent); color: #fff; }
.contact-info-item b { color: var(--c-primary); display: block; }
.contact-info-item span { color: var(--c-secondary); }
.map-card { border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(13,43,94,.16); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); height: 100%; }
.map-embed { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 320px; border: 0; display: block; }

/* Forms */
.form-row { margin-bottom: var(--s-6); }
.form-row label { display: block; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-primary); margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 14px; }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea, .form-row select {
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  color: var(--c-dark); background: #fff; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.form-row input:focus, .form-row textarea:focus, .form-row select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--c-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(26,86,219,.12); }
.form-row textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.field-error { display: block; color: #B3261E; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 4px; }
.form-row input.invalid, .form-row textarea.invalid { border-color: #B3261E; }
.alert-error { background: #FDECEC; color: #B3261E; border: 1px solid #F3B9B5; border-radius: var(--r-card); padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; }
.form-success { background: var(--c-surface); border: 1px solid var(--c-accent); border-radius: var(--r-card); padding: var(--s-8); text-align: center; }
.form-success .check { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto var(--s-4); }

/* Forms on dark/navy sections — labels need to flip to light text */
.section--navy .form-row label { color: #fff; }
.section--navy .form-row input, .section--navy .form-row textarea, .section--navy .form-row select {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff;
}
.section--navy .form-row input::placeholder, .section--navy .form-row textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.section--navy .form-row input:focus, .section--navy .form-row textarea:focus, .section--navy .form-row select:focus {
  border-color: #6FA0FF; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(111,160,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

/* Premium contact card form */
.contact-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(13,43,94,.12); border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
}
.contact-card .form-row input, .contact-card .form-row textarea {
  padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; background: #FBFCFE;
}
.contact-card .form-row input:hover, .contact-card .form-row textarea:hover { border-color: var(--c-silver); }
.contact-card .btn-primary { margin-top: 8px; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.contact-card .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(26,86,219,.4); }
.form-row--icon { position: relative; }
.form-row--icon .form-row__ic {
  position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 42px; width: 20px; height: 20px;
  color: var(--c-silver); pointer-events: none; transition: color .2s;
}
.form-row--icon input, .form-row--icon textarea { padding-left: 46px; }
.form-row--icon:has(input:focus) .form-row__ic,
.form-row--icon:has(textarea:focus) .form-row__ic { color: var(--c-accent); }
.form-row--textarea .form-row__ic { top: 42px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
}
.form-success .check circle { fill: none; stroke: var(--c-accent); stroke-width: 4; }
.form-success .check path { fill: none; stroke: var(--c-accent); stroke-width: 5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE BANNER (interior pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-primary); padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--topbar-h) + var(--s-16)) 0 var(--s-16); text-align: center; }
.page-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: var(--pb-img, none); background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: calc(var(--pb-op, 0) / 100);
}
.page-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-banner h1 { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; color: #C2CEE3; font-size: 14px; margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.breadcrumb a { color: #6FA0FF; }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--c-silver); }

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL
   ========================================================================== */
.checklist li { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); align-items: flex-start; padding: var(--s-3) 0; font-weight: 500; color: var(--c-dark); }
.checklist .chk { width: 26px; height: 26px; flex: none; }
.checklist .chk circle { fill: none; stroke: var(--c-accent); stroke-width: 2; }
.checklist .chk path { fill: none; stroke: var(--c-accent); stroke-width: 3; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* Service overview strip */
.svc-overview { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-16); align-items: center; }
.svc-overview__badge { background: var(--c-surface); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--r-card); padding: 40px; text-align: center; }
.svc-overview__img { border-radius: var(--r-card); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.svc-overview__img img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.svc-big-icon { width: 72px; height: 72px; color: var(--c-accent); margin: 0 auto; }

/* Service capabilities cards */
.svc-caps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.svc-cap-card {
  background: #0D2B5E;
  border: 1px solid #0D2B5E;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13,43,94,.3);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.svc-cap-card::before {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 20px;
  font-size: 72px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.svc-cap-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: #fff; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.svc-cap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #123a7c;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(13,43,94,.45);
}
.svc-cap-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-cap-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.svc-cap-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3; }

.process-steps { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 4px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.proc-step {
  flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 200px; text-align: center;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 36px 22px 28px; position: relative;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.proc-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--c-accent); }
.proc-step .num {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto var(--s-4);
  transition: background .25s ease;
}
.proc-step:hover .num { background: var(--c-accent); }
.proc-step h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.proc-step p { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; }
.proc-arrow { flex: 0 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; color: var(--c-silver); margin-top: 66px; }
.proc-arrow svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM
   ========================================================================== */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.team-card { text-align: center; }
.team-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--gradient-navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.32); display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 52px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13,43,94,.18);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), box-shadow .35s;
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__photo { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 26px 56px rgba(13,43,94,.28); }
.team-card__photo img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.team-card:hover .team-card__photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.team-card__bio {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,27,58,.55), rgba(6,27,58,.94));
  color: #E8EFFB; padding: 22px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; text-align: left;
  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__bio { opacity: 1; }
.team-card__li {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; z-index: 3; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; background: #fff; color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, background .25s, color .25s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(6,27,58,.25);
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__li { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.team-card__li:hover { background: var(--c-accent); color: #fff; }
.team-card b { color: var(--c-primary); display: block; font-size: 16px; }
.team-card span { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 14px; }

/* Values cards (About page) */
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.value-card {
  position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(26,86,219,.1); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 28px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), box-shadow .32s, border-color .32s;
}
.value-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  background: var(--ic, var(--c-accent)); transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.value-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 52px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)) 18%, transparent);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)) 40%, transparent);
}
.value-card__ic {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 15px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: var(--ic, var(--c-accent)); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--c-accent)) 35%, transparent);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.value-card:hover .value-card__ic { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.value-card__ic .ic { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.value-card h3 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--c-primary); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-secondary); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   JOB CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.job-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-6); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--r-card); padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-8); transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s; }
.job-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.job-card .info h3 { font-size: 20px; }
.job-card .tags { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 14px; }
.job-card .tags span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.job-card .btn { margin-left: auto; flex: none; }

/* Careers domain grid ---------------------------------------------------- */
.careers-domains { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.careers-domain-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--r-card); padding: 28px; text-align: center; transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s; }
.careers-domain-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.careers-domain-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--c-accent); color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; padding: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.careers-domain-card h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.careers-domain-card p { color: var(--c-secondary); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer { position: relative; background: var(--c-primary); color: #C2CEE3; padding: var(--s-20) 0 var(--s-8); }
.footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #6FA0FF, var(--c-accent), #6FA0FF, transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%; animation: footerGlow 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes footerGlow { from { background-position: 0% 0; } to { background-position: 200% 0; } }
.footer__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr; gap: var(--s-12); }
.footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.footer__locations { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.footer__location { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }
.footer__location .ic { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: #6FA0FF; }
.footer a { color: #C2CEE3; }
.footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__links li { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.footer__contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin: var(--s-4) 0; }
.footer__contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #C2CEE3; }
.footer__contact-item .ic { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: #6FA0FF; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer__contact-link { color: #C2CEE3; line-height: 1.4; }
.footer__contact-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__contact-item--addr .footer__contact-link { color: #9DB4D4; }
.footer__news input { width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-btn); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.footer__news input::placeholder { color: var(--c-silver); }
.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); margin-top: var(--s-12); padding-top: var(--s-6); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-4); }
.social { display: flex; gap: var(--s-3); }
.social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.social a:hover { background: var(--c-accent); border-color: var(--c-accent); }

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(48px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .85s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* Directional slide variants — set data-anim on element (smooth horizontal glide) */
.reveal[data-anim="left"]  { transform: translateX(-90px); }
.reveal[data-anim="right"] { transform: translateX(90px); }
.reveal[data-anim="left"].in, .reveal[data-anim="right"].in { transform: none; }
.reveal[data-d="1"]{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal[data-d="2"]{transition-delay:.16s}
.reveal[data-d="3"]{transition-delay:.24s}.reveal[data-d="4"]{transition-delay:.32s}
.reveal[data-d="5"]{transition-delay:.40s}.reveal[data-d="6"]{transition-delay:.48s}
.reveal[data-d="7"]{transition-delay:.56s}.reveal[data-d="8"]{transition-delay:.64s}

/* Section title sliding reveal — eyebrow + heading glide in from the left,
   lead text fades up, staggered. Only applies to .section-head.reveal so that
   plain (non-reveal) section heads stay visible. Container itself stays put. */
.section-head.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.section-head.reveal .eyebrow,
.section-head.reveal h2,
.section-head.reveal > p,
.section-head.reveal .lead {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-60px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s ease, transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.34,1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.section-head.reveal h2 { transition-delay: .18s; }
.section-head.reveal > p, .section-head.reveal .lead { transform: translateY(24px); transition-delay: .36s; }
/* alternating direction: even sections from left, odd from right (set by JS) */
.section-head.reveal[data-anim="right"] .eyebrow,
.section-head.reveal[data-anim="right"] h2 { transform: translateX(60px); }
.section-head.reveal.in .eyebrow,
.section-head.reveal.in h2,
.section-head.reveal.in > p,
.section-head.reveal.in .lead { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Pointer-driven 3D tilt — JS writes inline style.transform + transition (so it
   never overrides the slower .reveal slide transition). */
.tilt { transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* ── Custom cursor (desktop fine-pointer; toggled on via body.has-cursor) ──── */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  body.has-cursor, body.has-cursor a, body.has-cursor button, body.has-cursor .btn { cursor: none; }
  body.has-cursor input, body.has-cursor textarea, body.has-cursor select { cursor: text; }
}
.cursor-cross {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999; opacity: 0;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(26,86,219,.6));
  will-change: transform;
  transition: opacity .2s ease;
}
.cursor-cross svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block;
  transition: transform .22s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), color .22s ease; transform-origin: center; }
/* hover over interactive things → reticle locks on (grows + spins slightly) */
.cursor-cross.is-hover { color: #6FA0FF; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(111,160,255,.8)); }
.cursor-cross.is-hover svg { transform: scale(1.25) rotate(45deg); }
/* click → quick pinch */
.cursor-cross.is-down svg { transform: scale(.85); }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; background: #fff; color: var(--c-primary); padding: 12px 20px; z-index: 2000; border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-btn) 0; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-8); }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-blocks { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .svc-grid, .blog-grid, .portfolio-grid, .svc-caps, .tst-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .svc-grid--flow .svc-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); }
  .about-strip, .why-grid, .contact-grid, .svc-overview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-12); }
  .hero__orbit { display: none; }
  .why-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px); }
  .careers-domains { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .proc-step { min-width: 45%; }
  .proc-arrow { display: none; }
  .nav__links, .nav__cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .counters { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-8); }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .hero__image, .hero__dashboard, .hero-ring-wrap { display: none; }
  /* Single column: start below the navbar (no overlap) and centre the content */
  .hero { align-items: flex-start; min-height: auto; padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--topbar-h) + var(--s-12)); }
  .hero__text { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .hero__sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero__cta, .hero__trust { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section { padding: var(--s-16) 0; }
  .svc-grid, .blog-grid, .portfolio-grid, .svc-caps, .stat-blocks, .team-grid, .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .tst-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card, .svc-grid--flow .svc-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .consult-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .proc-step { min-width: 100%; }
  .feature-tags li { width: 100%; }
  .about-metrics { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-6); }
  .job-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .job-card .btn { margin-left: 0; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .hero .word { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}