/* ============================================================
   MULTICOM COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS LTD — style.css
   Palette: deep navy / royal blue / signal red (logo "i") / gold
   Type:    Archivo (display) · Inter (body) · Space Grotesk (labels)
   Signature: the orbiting-atom mark from the MultiCom logo,
   rebuilt as animated CSS orbit rings.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  /* --- V6: V4 cinematic dark/gold identity restored, V5 spacing retained --- */
  --navy:#081633;
  --navy-2:#0D2250;
  --navy-3:#122C66;
  --royal:#1E4FD8;
  --sky:#4D8DFF;
  --sky-soft:#9DBEFF;
  --sky-tint:#EEF4FF;
  --gold:#E8B54A;
  --red:#E0312E;
  --ice:#F7F9FC;
  --mist:#E7ECF4;
  --ink:#1E293B;
  --grey:#64748B;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --glass-border:rgba(30,41,59,.08);
  --glass-dark:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  --glass-dark-border:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --shadow-lg:0 32px 64px -24px rgba(8,22,51,.4);
  --shadow-md:0 20px 42px -20px rgba(8,22,51,.28);
  --shadow-sm:0 10px 26px -14px rgba(8,22,51,.2);
  --r-lg:20px;
  --r-md:16px;
  --r-sm:12px;
  --max:1220px;
  --ff-display:'Archivo',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --ff-body:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --ff-label:'Space Grotesk',monospace,sans-serif;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:var(--ff-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:16.5px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul{list-style:none}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--sky);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}

h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink)}
.on-dark h1,.on-dark h2,.on-dark h3,.on-dark h4{color:var(--white)}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.2vw,4.2rem);font-weight:750;line-height:1.08}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:.2rem}
h3{font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:650;line-height:1.3}
p.lead{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--grey);max-width:60ch;line-height:1.75}
.on-dark p.lead,.on-dark p{color:#C6D4EF}

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--ff-label);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--royal);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--red);flex:none;
}
.on-dark .eyebrow{color:var(--sky-soft)}

.wrap{max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(1.4rem,4.5vw,3rem)}
section{padding:clamp(5rem,9vw,8.5rem) 0}
.section-head{max-width:720px;margin-bottom:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem)}
.section-head.center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.section-head h2{margin-bottom:1rem}

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav{
  position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:100;
  background:transparent;
  transition:box-shadow .35s,background .35s,backdrop-filter .35s,padding .35s;
}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;
  padding:1.5rem clamp(1.4rem,4.5vw,3rem);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;
}
.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(8,22,51,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.3);box-shadow:0 12px 30px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.nav.scrolled .nav-inner{padding-block:1.05rem}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:750;font-size:1.28rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.brand .i{color:var(--red)}
.brand small{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-label);font-weight:500;font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky-soft)}
.brand-mark{position:relative;width:34px;height:34px;flex:none}
.brand-mark .core{position:absolute;inset:38%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,#fff,#B9C8E6 60%,#7E93BE);border-radius:50%}
.brand-mark .ring{position:absolute;inset:0;border:1.6px solid var(--sky);border-radius:50%;transform:rotate(60deg) scaleY(.42)}
.brand-mark .ring.r2{border-color:var(--gold);transform:rotate(-60deg) scaleY(.42)}
.brand-mark .ring.r3{border-color:var(--red);transform:rotate(0deg) scaleY(.42)}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:1.5rem;align-items:center;flex-wrap:nowrap}
.nav-links a{color:#D9E4F8;opacity:.82;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;position:relative;padding:.3rem 0;white-space:nowrap;transition:opacity .25s,color .25s}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;transition:width .3s}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{opacity:1}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{width:100%}
.nav-links a.active{color:#fff;opacity:1}
.nav-cta{background:var(--royal);color:#fff!important;opacity:1!important;padding:.75rem 1.85rem!important;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;line-height:1;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(30,79,216,.55);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s,background .25s}
.nav-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:#2C5CE8;box-shadow:0 16px 32px -8px rgba(30,79,216,.65)}
.nav-cta::after{display:none}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;width:44px;height:44px;position:relative;z-index:110}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:22px;height:2px;background:#fff;margin:5px auto;transition:.3s;border-radius:2px}

/* Nav dropdown (e.g. "AI Automation" -> Overview / OmniAI Hub Platform) */
.nav-drop{position:relative}
.nav-drop-toggle{
  background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;
  color:#D9E4F8;opacity:.82;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;padding:.3rem 0;position:relative;
  transition:opacity .25s,color .25s;
}
.nav-drop-toggle::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;transition:width .3s}
.nav-drop-toggle:hover,.nav-drop-toggle.active,.nav-drop.open .nav-drop-toggle{opacity:1}
.nav-drop-toggle:hover::after,.nav-drop-toggle.active::after,.nav-drop.open .nav-drop-toggle::after{width:100%}
.nav-drop-toggle.active{color:#fff}
.nav-drop-toggle .caret{width:11px;height:11px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:transform .25s;flex:none}
.nav-drop.open .nav-drop-toggle .caret{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.nav-drop-menu{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  min-width:230px;background:var(--navy-2);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);padding:.5rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .22s,transform .22s,visibility .22s;
  z-index:120;
}
.nav-drop.open .nav-drop-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.nav-drop-menu a{display:block;padding:.6rem .8rem;border-radius:8px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:#D9E4F8;opacity:.85;white-space:nowrap;transition:background .2s,opacity .2s}
.nav-drop-menu a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);opacity:1;color:#fff}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .nav-drop-toggle{font-size:1.3rem;justify-content:center;width:100%}
  .nav-drop-menu{
    position:static;transform:none;min-width:0;background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;
    padding:0;margin-top:.8rem;display:none;text-align:center;
  }
  .nav-drop.open .nav-drop-menu{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto}
  .nav-drop-menu a{font-size:1rem;padding:.2rem 0}
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;
  font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:650;font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:.005em;
  padding:1rem 1.9rem;border-radius:999px;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1),box-shadow .28s,background .28s,border-color .28s;
}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--royal),#3A6DF0);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(30,79,216,.55)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 22px 42px -12px rgba(30,79,216,.65)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1.5px solid var(--mist)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--royal);color:var(--royal);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.on-dark .btn-ghost{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.on-dark .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);background:rgba(232,181,74,.08)}
.btn-light{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.btn .arrow{transition:transform .25s;opacity:.85}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(4px);opacity:1}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:96svh;display:flex;align-items:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 620px at 88% -8%,rgba(30,79,216,.48),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(760px 520px at -8% 112%,rgba(77,141,255,.26),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 55%,var(--navy-3) 100%);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:11.5rem 0 6rem;
}
.hero.short{min-height:56svh;padding:12rem 0 5.5rem}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:3;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:3rem;align-items:center}
.hero.short .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:900px}
.hero h1 .grad{color:var(--gold);background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--sky) 10%,var(--gold) 90%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;display:inline-block}
@supports not ((-webkit-background-clip:text) or (background-clip:text)){.hero h1 .grad{color:var(--gold);-webkit-text-fill-color:initial}}
.hero p.lead{margin:1.4rem 0 2.2rem}
.hero-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;margin-top:2.4rem}
.hero-badges span{
  font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#CFE0FF;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding:.5rem 1.05rem;border-radius:999px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.hero-grid-lines{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;opacity:.35;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 40%,#000 30%,transparent 75%);
}

/* Signature: the MultiCom atom, animated */
.atom{position:relative;width:min(420px,80vw);aspect-ratio:1;margin-inline:auto;z-index:2}
.atom .nucleus{
  position:absolute;inset:41%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%,#FFFFFF,#C4D3F2 55%,#6F86B8);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 60px 12px rgba(77,141,255,.45),0 0 140px 40px rgba(30,79,216,.25);
  animation:pulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.atom .orbit{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(157,190,255,.5);
  transform:rotate(var(--tilt)) scaleY(.4);
  animation:orbitspin var(--spd) linear infinite;
}
.atom .orbit .e{
  position:absolute;top:-6px;left:50%;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--dot);box-shadow:0 0 16px 3px var(--dot);
}
.atom .o1{--tilt:0deg;--spd:11s;--dot:var(--gold)}
.atom .o2{--tilt:60deg;--spd:15s;--dot:var(--red)}
.atom .o3{--tilt:-60deg;--spd:19s;--dot:var(--sky)}
.atom .halo{position:absolute;inset:-12%;border-radius:50%;border:1px dashed rgba(157,190,255,.18);animation:orbitspin 60s linear infinite}
@keyframes orbitspin{to{transform:rotate(calc(var(--tilt,0deg) + 360deg)) scaleY(.4)}}
.atom .halo{--tilt:0deg;transform:none;animation-name:spinflat}
@keyframes spinflat{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.06)}}

/* small orbit bullet used through the site */
.orbit-dot{position:relative;width:20px;height:20px;flex:none;display:inline-block}
.orbit-dot::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:34%;background:var(--royal);border-radius:50%}
.orbit-dot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border:1.4px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;transform:rotate(55deg) scaleY(.45)}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats{background:var(--navy);position:relative;padding:4.5rem 0}
.stats .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:2.5rem}
.stat{text-align:center}
.stat .num{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);color:var(--white)}
.stat .num em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold)}
.stat .lbl{font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky-soft);margin-top:.3rem}

/* ---------- Cards / grids ---------- */
.grid{display:grid;gap:2rem}
.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}

.card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--mist);border-radius:20px;
  padding:2.6rem;box-shadow:none;
  transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1),box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:#D3E0F3}
.card h3{margin:1.2rem 0 .7rem}
.card p{color:var(--grey);font-size:.97rem}
.card .icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--sky-tint);color:var(--royal);
  font-size:1.5rem;border:1px solid #E1EDFB;
}
.card .more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin-top:1.1rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--royal);font-size:.93rem}
.card .more .arrow{transition:transform .25s}
.card:hover .more .arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}
.card.flag{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-3) 100%);border-color:transparent}
.card.flag h3,.card.flag .icon{color:#fff}
.card.flag .icon{background:var(--glass-dark);border-color:var(--glass-dark-border)}
.card.flag p{color:#C6D4EF}
.card.flag .more{color:var(--gold)}
.card .tag{position:absolute;top:1.3rem;right:1.3rem;font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red);border:1px solid rgba(224,49,46,.35);padding:.25rem .6rem;border-radius:999px}
.card.flag .tag{color:var(--gold);border-color:rgba(232,181,74,.45)}

/* glass card (dark sections) */
.glass-card{
  background:var(--glass-dark);border:1px solid var(--glass-dark-border);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:2rem;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  transition:transform .35s,background .35s;
}
.glass-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.11)}
.glass-card h3{color:#fff;margin:.8rem 0 .5rem}
.glass-card p{color:#C6D4EF;font-size:.95rem}

/* chips */
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin-top:1.2rem}
.chips span{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--navy-3);background:var(--ice);border:1px solid var(--mist);padding:.38rem .85rem;border-radius:999px}
.on-dark .chips span{color:#D9E4F8;background:var(--glass);border-color:var(--glass-border)}

/* ---------- Alternating sections ---------- */
.sec-ice{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(247,249,252,.6),rgba(247,249,252,.88)),url("../img/mesh-light.jpg");background-size:cover;background-position:center}
.sec-dark{background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.sec-dark::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:640px;height:640px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(56,189,248,.16),transparent 65%);top:-260px;right:-200px}
.sec-tint{background:var(--sky-tint)}

/* split feature */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:center}
.split .visual{position:relative}
.panel{
  border-radius:22px;padding:2.8rem;color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--royal),var(--navy-3));box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.panel::after{content:"";position:absolute;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);right:-110px;bottom:-110px;transform:scaleY(.5) rotate(25deg)}
.panel h4{color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.panel ul{display:grid;gap:.75rem}
.panel li{display:flex;gap:.8rem;align-items:flex-start;color:#DCE7FB;font-size:.96rem}
.panel li::before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);flex:none;margin-top:.5rem}

.checklist{display:grid;gap:.85rem;margin-top:1.6rem}
.checklist li{display:flex;gap:.9rem;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--grey)}
.checklist li strong{color:var(--navy)}
.checklist .orbit-dot{margin-top:.15rem}
.on-dark .checklist li{color:#C6D4EF}
.on-dark .checklist li strong{color:#fff}

/* ---------- Marquee (clients) ---------- */
.marquee{overflow:hidden;position:relative;padding:1.4rem 0;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent)}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:3.5rem;width:max-content;animation:scrollx 32s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.client{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;color:#93A6C9;white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:.02em;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem}
.client::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);opacity:.7}
@keyframes scrollx{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.quote-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:2.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border:1px solid var(--mist);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.2rem}
.quote-card .mark{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:3rem;line-height:1;color:var(--gold)}
.quote-card p{color:var(--ink);font-size:1rem}
.quote-card footer{margin-top:auto}
.quote-card footer strong{display:block;color:var(--navy)}
.quote-card footer span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--grey)}

/* ---------- Process / timeline ---------- */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:1.2rem;counter-reset:step}
.step{background:var(--glass-dark);border:1px solid var(--glass-dark-border);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:1.8rem 1.5rem;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);transition:transform .3s,background .3s}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
.step .k{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--gold);text-transform:uppercase}
.step h4{color:#fff;margin:.5rem 0 .35rem;font-size:1.02rem}
.step p{color:#B9C8E6;font-size:.85rem}

.timeline{position:relative;display:grid;gap:2rem;margin-top:2.5rem;padding-left:2rem}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:9px;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(var(--royal),var(--gold))}
.tl-item{position:relative}
.tl-item::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-2rem;top:.35rem;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:4px solid var(--royal)}
.tl-item .yr{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-weight:700;color:var(--royal);letter-spacing:.08em}
.tl-item h4{margin:.2rem 0 .3rem}
.tl-item p{color:var(--grey);font-size:.95rem;max-width:60ch}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 15% 0%,rgba(232,181,74,.2),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-3));
  border-radius:24px;padding:clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:2.4rem;align-items:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;margin-bottom:.8rem}
.cta-band p{color:#C6D4EF}
.cta-band .actions{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.2rem}
.form-grid .full{grid-column:1/-1}
.field label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:.45rem;color:var(--navy)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  border:1.5px solid var(--mist);background:#fff;font:inherit;color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .25s,box-shadow .25s;
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--royal);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(30,79,216,.12);outline:none}
.field textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical}
.form-note{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--grey)}

/* ---------- Article / prose ---------- */
.prose{max-width:760px;margin-inline:auto}
.prose h2{font-size:1.7rem;margin:2.6rem 0 1rem}
.prose h3{margin:2rem 0 .8rem}
.prose p{margin-bottom:1.2rem;color:#33415C}
.prose ul{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.4rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;color:#33415C}
.prose li{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.prose blockquote{border-left:4px solid var(--gold);padding:.8rem 1.4rem;background:var(--ice);border-radius:0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;margin:1.6rem 0;color:var(--navy-3);font-weight:500}
.article-meta{display:flex;gap:1.2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--grey);margin:1rem 0 0}
.breadcrumbs{font-size:.85rem;color:#A9BBDD;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.breadcrumbs a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer.site{background:var(--navy);color:#A9BBDD;padding:5.5rem 0 2.5rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
footer.site::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);transform:scaleY(.5) rotate(20deg);left:-180px;bottom:-180px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:2.5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;position:relative}
.foot-grid h4{color:#fff;font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;letter-spacing:.04em}
.foot-grid a{display:block;padding:.28rem 0;font-size:.92rem;color:#9DB1D6;transition:color .25s}
.foot-grid a:hover{color:var(--sky)}
.foot-brand p{font-size:.92rem;max-width:34ch;margin-top:1rem}
.foot-contact li{display:flex;gap:.7rem;padding:.3rem 0;font-size:.93rem}
.foot-contact .k{color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;min-width:56px;padding-top:.2rem}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);padding-top:1.6rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.83rem;color:#7E93BE;position:relative}

/* ---------- Reveal animations ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.25,1),transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.25,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.16s}.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.24s}.reveal.d4{transition-delay:.32s}

/* WhatsApp float */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed;right:1.4rem;bottom:1.4rem;z-index:90;
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:#25D366;color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37,211,102,.6);
  transition:transform .25s;
}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.08)}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .g3,.g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:left}
  .atom{display:none}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .cta-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cta-band .actions{justify-content:flex-start}
  .stats .wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:1080px) and (min-width:721px){
  .nav-links{gap:.9rem}
  .nav-links a{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.03em}
  .nav-cta{padding:.65rem 1.3rem!important;font-size:.78rem}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .g2,.g3,.g4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(8,22,51,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:1.8rem;font-size:1.3rem;
    transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
  }
  .nav-links a{color:#D9E4F8;opacity:.9}
  .nav-links a.active{opacity:1;color:#fff}
  .nav-links.open{transform:none}
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   V2 — Trust & Authority upgrade (ui-ux-pro-max applied)
   Imagery, 3D interaction, sliders, SVG iconography
   ============================================================ */

a,button,summary,[data-goto]{cursor:pointer}

/* scroll progress */
.progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;z-index:120;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--royal),var(--gold));box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(232,181,74,.6)}

/* SVG icons */
.ic{width:26px;height:26px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.card .icon .ic{width:26px;height:26px}
.foot-contact .ic{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--gold);margin-top:.32rem}

/* hero v2 */
.hero .bg{position:absolute;inset:-4%;background:url("../img/mesh-hero.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;z-index:0;will-change:transform;transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1.04)}
.hero .bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,22,51,.3),rgba(8,22,51,.6) 80%)}
.hero-grid-lines{z-index:1}
.sec-dark{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(6,16,38,.9),rgba(6,16,38,.93)),url("../img/mesh-dark.jpg");background-size:cover;background-position:center}
.sec-ice{background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(245,248,254,.55),rgba(245,248,254,.85)),url("../img/mesh-light.jpg");background-size:cover;background-position:center}

/* word-stagger reveal */
.words .w{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(.6em) rotate(2deg);animation:wordin .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1) forwards;animation-delay:calc(var(--wi)*70ms)}
@keyframes wordin{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* hero visual stack: atom + floating dashboard */
.hero-visual{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-visual .photo-frame{aspect-ratio:4/4.3;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.hero-visual .dash{right:-8%;bottom:-10%}
.dash{
  position:absolute;right:-6%;bottom:-8%;width:min(320px,78vw);
  background:rgba(11,26,58,.72);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:18px;
  padding:1.3rem 1.4rem;backdrop-filter:blur(18px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  animation:floaty 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.dash-b{position:absolute;left:-10%;top:4%;width:200px;animation-delay:-3s}
.dash h5{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky-soft);margin-bottom:.8rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.dash h5 .live{color:#16A34A;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;letter-spacing:.05em}
.dash h5 .live::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#16A34A;animation:blink 1.6s infinite}
@keyframes blink{50%{opacity:.25}}
.dash .kpis{display:flex;gap:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.dash .kpis div b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:1.3rem;color:#fff}
.dash .kpis div span{font-size:.66rem;color:var(--sky-soft);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
.dash .kpis .up b{color:#16A34A}
.dash svg.spark{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.dash .line{fill:none;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:2.5;stroke-dasharray:420;stroke-dashoffset:420;animation:draw 2.4s 1s ease forwards}
.dash .area{fill:url(#gld);opacity:0;animation:fadein 1s 2.6s forwards}
.dash .line.blue{stroke:var(--sky);animation-delay:1.4s}
@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
@keyframes fadein{to{opacity:.35}}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotateX(0) rotateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-14px)}}

/* 3D tilt cards */
.tilt{transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform;transition:transform .2s ease-out,box-shadow .35s,border-color .35s}
.tilt:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.tilt>*{transform:translateZ(18px)}

/* spotlight cursor on dark sections */
.spot{position:relative}
.spot::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
  background:radial-gradient(560px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,30%),rgba(77,141,255,.16),transparent 65%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;
}
.spot:hover::after{opacity:1}
.spot>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* audience path tabs */
.paths{border:1px solid var(--glass-dark-border);background:var(--glass-dark);border-radius:22px;padding:1.4rem;backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.path-tabs{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:1rem}
.path-tabs button{
  font:600 .88rem var(--ff-body);color:#C6D4EF;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--glass-dark-border);
  border-radius:999px;padding:.68rem 1.3rem;transition:.25s;
}
.path-tabs button:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.path-tabs button.on{background:var(--royal);border-color:var(--royal);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px rgba(30,79,216,.6)}
.path-panel{display:none;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:2rem;padding:1.4rem;align-items:center}
.path-panel.on{display:grid;animation:panelin .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.25,1)}
@keyframes panelin{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.path-panel{padding:2rem 1.4rem}
.path-panel h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.path-panel p{color:#C6D4EF}
.path-panel .mini{display:grid;gap:.7rem}
.path-panel .mini li{display:flex;gap:.7rem;align-items:center;color:#DCE7FB;font-size:.93rem}
.path-panel .mini .ic{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--gold);flex:none}

/* metric pulse */
.stat .num{position:relative;display:inline-block}
.stat .num::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-12px -18px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid rgba(232,181,74,0);animation:mpulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite}
.stat:nth-child(2) .num::after{animation-delay:.8s}.stat:nth-child(3) .num::after{animation-delay:1.6s}.stat:nth-child(4) .num::after{animation-delay:2.4s}
@keyframes mpulse{0%,100%{border-color:rgba(232,181,74,0)}45%{border-color:rgba(232,181,74,.4)}}

/* case cards with imagery */
.case-thumb{margin:-2.1rem -2.1rem 1.5rem;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9.4}
.case-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.25,1)}
.card:hover .case-thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.case-thumb::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(8,22,51,.35))}
.card .tag{z-index:2}

/* testimonial slider */
.slider{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.slider-track{display:flex;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.25,1)}
.slide{flex:0 0 100%;padding:0 .2rem}
.slide .quote-card{max-width:780px;margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;align-items:center}
.slider-dots{display:flex;gap:.55rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:1.6rem}
.slider-dots button{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:0;background:#C4D2EC;transition:.3s;padding:0}
.slider-dots button.on{background:var(--royal);transform:scale(1.35)}

/* logo badges marquee upgrade */
.client{background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);border:1px solid var(--mist);padding:.7rem 1.4rem;border-radius:14px;color:var(--navy-3);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.sec-dark .client,.hero .client{background:var(--glass);border-color:var(--glass-border);color:#D9E4F8}

/* trust badges row */
.trust-row{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2rem}
.trust-row .badge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);background:var(--sky-tint);border:1px solid #E1EDFB;padding:.65rem 1.1rem;border-radius:12px}
.on-dark .trust-row .badge{color:#D9E4F8;background:var(--glass-dark);border-color:var(--glass-dark-border)}
.trust-row .badge .ic{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--royal)}

/* magnetic-ish button glow */
.btn-primary{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn-primary::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(120px circle at var(--bx,50%) var(--by,50%),rgba(255,255,255,.3),transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.btn-primary:hover::before{opacity:1}

/* section divider curve */
.curve{display:block;width:100%;height:70px;margin-bottom:-1px}

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .dash{position:relative;right:auto;bottom:auto;margin:2rem auto 0;animation:none}
  .dash-b{display:none}
  .hero-visual .atom{display:none}
  .path-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   V3 — Photography layer (IMAGE & VISUAL DIRECTION brief)
   ============================================================ */

/* framed editorial photo */
.photo-frame{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);isolation:isolate}
.photo-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.25,1)}
.photo-frame:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.photo-frame::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(200deg,rgba(20,33,61,0) 50%,rgba(20,33,61,.5));z-index:1}
.photo-frame .cap{position:absolute;left:1.2rem;bottom:1.1rem;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.photo-frame .cap .ic{width:17px;height:17px;color:var(--gold)}
.photo-frame.gold-edge{border:1px solid rgba(232,181,74,.35)}
.photo-frame.tall{aspect-ratio:4/4.6}
.photo-frame.wide{aspect-ratio:16/9.5}

/* floating stat chip pinned to photos */
.pin{position:absolute;z-index:3;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);border-radius:16px;padding:.8rem 1.1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);display:flex;gap:.7rem;align-items:center;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);animation:floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite}
.pin b{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--navy);display:block;line-height:1.1}
.pin span{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--grey);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase}
.pin .ic{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--royal)}
.pin.tl{top:1rem;left:-1.4rem}.pin.br{bottom:1.6rem;right:-1.2rem;animation-delay:-3s}
@media (max-width:1000px){.pin.tl{left:.8rem}.pin.br{right:.8rem}}

/* hero photo composition */
.hero-photo{position:relative;transform-style:preserve-3d}
.hero-photo .photo-frame{aspect-ratio:4/4.4}
.hero-photo .atom{position:absolute;inset:auto -18% -22% auto;width:70%;opacity:.55;z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
.hero-photo .dash{z-index:4}

/* duo image collage */
.duo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr;gap:1.1rem;position:relative}
.duo .photo-frame:first-child{grid-row:1/3}
.duo .photo-frame{aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:180px}

/* CTA band with photo backdrop */
.cta-band.photo{position:relative;background:var(--navy)}
.cta-band.photo .bgimg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.cta-band.photo .bgimg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.3}
.cta-band.photo .bgimg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(8,22,51,.9),rgba(18,44,102,.55))}
.cta-band.photo>div{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* affiliations strip (student clients) */
.affil{border:1px solid var(--glass-dark-border);background:var(--glass-dark);border-radius:20px;padding:2rem 2.2rem;backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.affil h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;letter-spacing:.03em}
.affil ul{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem 1.6rem;align-items:center}
.affil li{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;color:#C9D8F4;letter-spacing:.03em;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem}
.affil li::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sky)}
.affil .note{margin-top:1rem;font-size:.76rem;color:#8AA0C9;line-height:1.5}
.sec-ice .affil,.light .affil{background:#fff;border-color:var(--mist);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.sec-ice .affil h4{color:var(--navy)}
.sec-ice .affil li{color:var(--ink)}
.sec-ice .affil li::before{background:var(--royal)}
.sec-ice .affil .note{color:var(--grey)}

/* light particles in hero */
.particles{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.particles i{position:absolute;bottom:-10px;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,#fff,rgba(232,181,74,.9) 60%,transparent);opacity:0;animation:rise linear infinite}
@keyframes rise{0%{transform:translateY(0) translateX(0);opacity:0}12%{opacity:.85}100%{transform:translateY(-105vh) translateX(var(--dx,20px));opacity:0}}

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .duo{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-template-rows:auto}
  .duo .photo-frame:first-child{grid-row:auto}
  .hero-photo .atom{display:block;width:55%;inset:auto -8% -14% auto}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.particles{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.particles i{position:absolute;bottom:-10px;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,#fff,rgba(232,181,74,.9) 60%,transparent);opacity:0;animation:rise linear infinite}
@keyframes rise{0%{transform:translateY(0) translateX(0);opacity:0}12%{opacity:.85}100%{transform:translateY(-105vh) translateX(var(--dx,20px));opacity:0}}.pin{animation:none}}

/* ============================================================
   V4 — EDITORIAL RESKIN · Fortune-500 / award-agency grade
   Fraunces editorial display · swiss numbering · duotone grade
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --ff-serif:'Archivo',system-ui,sans-serif; /* serif retired per brief — alias kept for cascade safety */
}

/* ---- typography: V3-refined hierarchy (no serif, generous spacing) ---- */
h1,h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.1}
h3,h4{font-family:var(--ff-display)}
h1 .grad{color:var(--gold);background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--sky) 8%,var(--gold) 92%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;font-style:normal;display:inline-block}
@supports not ((-webkit-background-clip:text) or (background-clip:text)){h1 .grad{color:var(--gold);-webkit-text-fill-color:initial}}
h2 em,.serif-em{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;color:var(--royal)}
.on-dark h2 em{color:var(--gold)}
p.lead{font-size:1.13rem;line-height:1.75}

/* kicker: numbered swiss labels replace pill eyebrow */
.eyebrow{font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.24em;font-weight:600;color:var(--royal);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.eyebrow::before{width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--sky);opacity:.9;border-radius:2px}
.on-dark .eyebrow{color:var(--sky-soft)}
.on-dark .eyebrow::before{background:var(--sky);opacity:.9}
.eyebrow .no{color:var(--grey);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-right:.35rem;opacity:.65}

/* thin section top rules */
section .wrap{position:relative}
.ruled{padding-top:0}
/* ghost numerals — rendered in Archivo (V5 typography), not italic serif */
.ghost-no{position:absolute;top:-1rem;right:0;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(5rem,11vw,9.5rem);line-height:1;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1px rgba(30,79,216,.14);pointer-events:none;user-select:none;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.on-dark .ghost-no,.sec-dark .ghost-no{-webkit-text-stroke:1px rgba(232,181,74,.16)}

/* ---- nav: quieter, more expensive ---- */
.nav-links a{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}
.nav-cta{text-transform:none;letter-spacing:.02em;font-size:.88rem;border-radius:10px;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0}
.brand span{font-size:1.2rem}

/* ---- buttons: squared, arrow-circle ---- */
.btn{border-radius:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em}
.btn .arrow{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);font-size:.85rem}
.btn-light .arrow,.btn:not(.btn-primary):not(.btn-ghost) .arrow{background:rgba(8,22,51,.08)}

/* ---- duotone photographic grade (cohesive, premium) ---- */
.photo-frame{border-radius:20px}
.photo-frame img{filter:saturate(.85) contrast(1.06) brightness(.99)}
.photo-frame::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(18,44,102,.26),rgba(8,22,51,.04) 55%,rgba(232,181,74,.14));mix-blend-mode:multiply;opacity:1;transition:opacity .6s;pointer-events:none}
.photo-frame:hover::before{opacity:.4}
.photo-frame:hover img{filter:saturate(1) contrast(1.05)}
.photo-frame .cap{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}

/* ---- hero v4: cinematic full-bleed ---- */
.hero-cine{position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:13rem 0 clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy)}
.hero-cine .media{position:absolute;inset:0}
.hero-cine .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.8) contrast(1.08) brightness(.92);transform:scale(1.06);animation:kenburns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes kenburns{to{transform:scale(1.13) translate(-1.5%, -1%)}}
.hero-cine .media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:
  linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,22,51,.68) 0%,rgba(8,22,51,.3) 38%,rgba(8,22,51,.82) 82%,var(--navy) 100%),
  linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(8,22,51,.8) 0%,rgba(8,22,51,.22) 60%,rgba(18,44,102,.32))}
.hero-cine .wrap{position:relative;z-index:3;width:100%}
.hero-cine .kicker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.hero-cine .kicker::before{content:"";width:56px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.hero-cine h1{color:#fff;max-width:16ch}
.hero-cine .lead{color:#C9D8F4;max-width:52ch;margin:1.6rem 0 2.2rem}
.hero-cine .hero-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:3rem;padding-top:1.8rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.hero-stats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2.6rem)}
.hero-stats div b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2.1rem);color:#fff}
.hero-stats div b em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold)}
.hero-stats div span{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8FA6CE}
.scroll-cue{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;color:#8FA6CE;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scroll-cue i{width:1px;height:44px;background:linear-gradient(#8FA6CE,transparent);position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:block}
.scroll-cue i::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:-40%;width:100%;height:40%;background:var(--gold);animation:cue 2.2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes cue{to{top:110%}}
.hero-cine .dash{position:absolute;right:clamp(1rem,4vw,3rem);top:22%;z-index:4}
@media(max-width:1000px){.hero-cine .dash{display:none}}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero-cine{padding-top:9.5rem}
  .hero{padding-top:9.5rem}
  .hero.short{padding-top:9.5rem}
}

/* ---- headline ticker strip ---- */
.ticker{background:var(--navy);border-block:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding:1.1rem 0;overflow:hidden}
.ticker .marquee-track{gap:0;animation-duration:38s}
.ticker span{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.35rem);color:#43598B;padding:0 1.6rem;white-space:nowrap;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.ticker span b{font-weight:750;color:#C9D8F4}
.ticker span i{color:var(--gold);font-style:normal;padding-left:3.2rem}

/* ---- editorial service index (replaces card grid) ---- */
.svc-index{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:start}
.svc-list{border-top:1px solid var(--mist)}
.svc-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:3.4rem 1fr auto;gap:1.2rem;align-items:baseline;padding:1.7rem .5rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--mist);cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s,padding .3s}
.svc-row:hover,.svc-row.on{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(37,99,235,.05),transparent);padding-left:1.1rem}
.svc-row .n{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.1em;opacity:.75}
.svc-row:hover .n,.svc-row.on .n{color:var(--gold);opacity:1}
.svc-row h3{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-weight:520;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);letter-spacing:-.01em;transition:color .3s}
.svc-row:hover h3,.svc-row.on h3{color:var(--royal)}
.svc-row .go{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--grey);transition:transform .3s,color .3s}
.svc-row:hover .go,.svc-row.on .go{transform:translateX(6px) rotate(-45deg);color:var(--royal)}
.svc-row p{grid-column:2/4;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--grey);max-height:0;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;transition:max-height .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.25,1),opacity .4s,margin .4s;margin:0}
.svc-row.on p{max-height:120px;opacity:1;margin-top:.5rem}
.svc-view{position:sticky;top:130px}
.svc-view .photo-frame{aspect-ratio:14/9}
.svc-view .frame-stack{position:relative;aspect-ratio:14/9}
.svc-view .frame-stack .photo-frame{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s;aspect-ratio:auto}
.svc-view .frame-stack .photo-frame.show{opacity:1}
@media(max-width:1000px){.svc-index{grid-template-columns:1fr}.svc-view{display:none}.svc-row p{max-height:none;opacity:1;margin-top:.4rem}}

/* ---- pull-quote slider restyle ---- */
.slide .quote-card{background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;max-width:900px}
.slide .quote-card .mark{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:3.4rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:.6}
.slide .quote-card p{font-family:var(--ff-body);font-weight:450;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.55rem);line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink)}
.slide .quote-card footer strong{font-family:var(--ff-display);letter-spacing:.02em}
.slide .quote-card footer span{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---- custom cursor (fine pointers only) ---- */
@media(pointer:fine){
  .cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:999;pointer-events:none;border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
  .cursor-dot{width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--gold);transition:opacity .3s}
  .cursor-ring{width:34px;height:34px;border:1.4px solid rgba(232,181,74,.55);transition:width .25s,height .25s,border-color .25s,transform .08s}
  .cursor-ring.hovering{width:58px;height:58px;border-color:var(--sky)}
  .cursor-ring.viewing{width:84px;height:84px;border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(232,181,74,.08)}
}
.cursor-label{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:998;pointer-events:none;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.6);opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s,transform .25s;font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:var(--navy);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:.5rem .9rem;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap}
.cursor-label.on{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}
@media(pointer:coarse){.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring,.cursor-label{display:none}}

/* ---- cards: quieter, editorial ---- */
.card{border-radius:20px;border-color:#E2EAF7}
.card h3{font-size:1.22rem}
.card .icon{border-radius:12px}
.cta-band{border-radius:24px}
.cta-band h2{font-family:var(--ff-serif)}

/* footer wordmark */
.foot-word{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:750;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,4rem);color:rgba(255,255,255,.05);line-height:1;margin-bottom:2.8rem;user-select:none;letter-spacing:-.02em}

/* stats band serif numerals */
.stat .num{font-family:var(--ff-serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:500}

/* ============================================================
   V6 — Device mockup system (CSS-only, no trademarked renders)
   ============================================================ */

.showcase{position:relative}
.showcase-stage{
  position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;
  min-height:600px;padding:2rem 0 4rem;perspective:1800px;
}

/* Laptop frame */
.device-laptop{position:relative;width:min(560px,88vw);filter:drop-shadow(0 44px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.5));transform:perspective(1800px) rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(3deg);transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
.showcase-stage:hover .device-laptop{transform:perspective(1800px) rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(1.5deg)}
.device-laptop .screen{
  position:relative;background:#0B1220;border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;
  padding:10px 10px 0;border:1px solid #1E2A44;border-bottom:0;
}
.device-laptop .screen .cam{position:absolute;top:2px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:#233252;z-index:2}
.device-laptop .screen-inner{border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:14/9;background:#0B1220}
.device-laptop .screen-inner img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block}
.device-laptop .base{height:14px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#1E2A44,#0E1830);border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;position:relative}
.device-laptop .base::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;transform:translateX(-50%);width:15%;height:5px;background:#0B1220;border-radius:0 0 6px 6px}
.device-laptop .hinge{height:4px;background:#131E36}

/* Phone frame */
.device-phone{position:relative;width:min(220px,58vw);filter:drop-shadow(0 26px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55));transform:perspective(1400px) rotateY(10deg) rotateX(-2deg);transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
.showcase-stage:hover .device-phone{transform:perspective(1400px) rotateY(6deg) rotateX(-1deg)}
.device-phone .shell{background:#0B1220;border-radius:34px;padding:12px;border:1px solid #1E2A44}
.device-phone .notch{position:absolute;top:20px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:34%;height:20px;background:#0B1220;border-radius:0 0 14px 14px;z-index:3}
.device-phone .screen-inner{border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:750/1580;background:#0B1220;position:relative}
.device-phone .screen-inner img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block}

/* Tablet frame */
.device-tablet{position:relative;width:min(400px,78vw);filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.52));transform:perspective(1600px) rotateY(-14deg) rotateX(4deg);transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
.showcase-stage:hover .device-tablet{transform:perspective(1600px) rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(2deg)}
.device-tablet .shell{background:#0B1220;border-radius:18px;padding:16px;border:1px solid #1E2A44}
.device-tablet .screen-inner{border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:14/9;background:#0B1220}
.device-tablet .screen-inner img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block}

/* Monitor frame */
.device-monitor{position:relative;width:min(480px,84vw);filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45))}
.device-monitor .screen{background:#0B1220;border-radius:12px;padding:10px;border:1px solid #1E2A44}
.device-monitor .screen-inner{border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:14/9;background:#0B1220}
.device-monitor .screen-inner img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block}
.device-monitor .stand{width:14%;height:34px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#1E2A44,#0E1830);margin:0 auto}
.device-monitor .foot{width:34%;height:8px;background:#131E36;margin:0 auto;border-radius:4px}

/* Bento overlap positions for the showcase stage */
.showcase-stage .device-laptop{position:relative;z-index:1}
.showcase-stage::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:10%;right:10%;bottom:2%;height:60px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(0,0,0,.5),transparent 70%);z-index:0;filter:blur(4px)}
.showcase-stage .device-phone{position:absolute;right:6%;bottom:-2%;z-index:3;animation:floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite}
.showcase-stage .device-tablet{position:absolute;left:-2%;bottom:6%;z-index:2;animation:floaty 8s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:-2.5s}
.showcase-caption{
  position:absolute;left:4%;top:8%;z-index:4;background:rgba(11,18,32,.72);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-radius:14px;padding:.9rem 1.2rem;color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-label);
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
}
.showcase-caption .ic{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--gold)}

/* label chips under the stage identifying each populated platform */
.showcase-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:1rem}
.showcase-tags span{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#CFE0FF;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);padding:.4rem .9rem;border-radius:999px}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .showcase-stage{min-height:420px;padding:1rem 0 2rem}
  .device-laptop{width:80vw}
  .device-phone{width:34vw;right:2%}
  .device-tablet{display:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   V9 — Immersive case-study sections (Portfolio) + device polish
   ============================================================ */
.case-feature{padding:clamp(3.5rem,6vw,5.5rem) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--mist)}
.case-feature .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:center}
.case-feature.flip .wrap{grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr}
.case-feature.flip .cf-visual{order:2}
.case-feature.flip .cf-body{order:1}
.cf-visual{position:relative}
.cf-visual .duo{min-height:340px}
.cf-eyebrow-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.cf-eyebrow-row .tagnum{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gold);border:1px solid rgba(232,181,74,.35);padding:.3rem .8rem;border-radius:999px}
.stat-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.8rem;border-top:1px solid var(--mist)}
.on-dark .stat-strip{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.stat-strip div b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--navy)}
.on-dark .stat-strip div b{color:#fff}
.stat-strip div span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--grey);letter-spacing:.02em}
.on-dark .stat-strip div span{color:#B9C8E6}

/* floating chip overlays on collage photos, for editorial richness */
.float-chip{position:absolute;z-index:4;background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);border-radius:14px;padding:.7rem 1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);animation:floaty 6.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.float-chip .ic{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--royal)}

@media(max-width:1000px){
  .case-feature .wrap,.case-feature.flip .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case-feature.flip .cf-visual,.case-feature.flip .cf-body{order:initial}
  .stat-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:.8rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   V11 — Six Pillars positioning band + industry landing page kit
   ============================================================ */
.pillars-band{background:var(--navy);position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:clamp(4rem,7vw,6rem) 0}
.pillars-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:800px;height:800px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(232,181,74,.08),transparent 65%);top:-380px;left:-280px}
.pillars-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:2.5rem}
.pillar-tile{background:var(--navy);padding:2.2rem 1.6rem;transition:background .35s;position:relative}
.pillar-tile:hover{background:var(--navy-2)}
.pillar-tile .n{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--gold);opacity:.8}
.pillar-tile .ic{width:30px;height:30px;color:var(--sky);margin:1rem 0}
.pillar-tile h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.pillar-tile p{color:#9DB1D6;font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.55}
@media(max-width:1000px){.pillars-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.pillars-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* ---- Industry landing page kit ---- */
.ind-hero{position:relative;min-height:70svh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);padding:12rem 0 5rem}
.ind-hero .media{position:absolute;inset:0}
.ind-hero .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:saturate(.85) contrast(1.05) brightness(.95)}
.ind-hero .media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(8,22,51,.92) 0%,rgba(8,22,51,.55) 55%,rgba(18,44,102,.4))}
.ind-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.ind-hero h1{color:#fff;max-width:18ch}
.ind-breadcrumb{color:#9DB1D6;font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.ind-breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.ind-stats{display:flex;gap:2.4rem;margin-top:2.2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ind-stats div b{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.8rem;color:#fff;display:block}
.ind-stats div span{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.process-diagram{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem;counter-reset:pstep}
.process-diagram .pstep{position:relative;padding:1.8rem 1.4rem;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--mist);border-radius:16px}
.process-diagram .pstep::before{counter-increment:pstep;content:counter(pstep);position:absolute;top:-14px;left:1.4rem;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--royal);color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-label);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;display:grid;place-items:center}
.process-diagram .pstep h4{margin-top:.6rem;font-size:1rem}
.process-diagram .pstep p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--grey);margin-top:.4rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.process-diagram{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.process-diagram{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ind-hero{padding-top:10rem}}

/* ============================================================
   V12 — Premium craft-detail layer
   ============================================================ */

/* Custom text selection — small detail, constant visibility */
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy)}
::-moz-selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy)}

/* Custom scrollbar (WebKit + Firefox) */
html{scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:var(--royal) var(--ice)}
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:11px;height:11px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--ice)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--royal),var(--navy-3));border-radius:20px;border:2.5px solid var(--ice)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:var(--royal)}

/* Refined focus-visible — on-brand ring, not default blue */
:focus-visible{outline:2.5px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:6px;transition:outline-offset .15s}
.btn:focus-visible,.nav-cta:focus-visible{outline-offset:4px}
a:focus-visible{outline-offset:2px}

/* Blur-up image reveal — images fade/sharpen in rather than pop */
img[loading="lazy"]{opacity:0;filter:blur(8px) saturate(1.05);transition:opacity .6s ease,filter .7s ease}
img[loading="lazy"].img-loaded{opacity:1;filter:blur(0) saturate(1)}
img[fetchpriority="high"]{opacity:1}

/* Client logo marquee — grayscale-to-colour on hover, premium trust-bar convention */
.client{filter:grayscale(1) opacity(.55);transition:filter .4s ease,transform .3s ease}
.marquee:hover .client{filter:grayscale(0) opacity(1)}
.client:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* Consistent elevation scale (used going forward for new/updated components) */
:root{
  --elev-1:0 1px 2px rgba(8,22,51,.06), 0 1px 1px rgba(8,22,51,.04);
  --elev-2:0 4px 10px -2px rgba(8,22,51,.10), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(8,22,51,.06);
  --elev-3:0 12px 28px -8px rgba(8,22,51,.16), 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(8,22,51,.10);
  --elev-4:var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Smooth cross-page fade (Cross-Document View Transitions — Chrome/Edge; silent no-op elsewhere) */
@view-transition{navigation:auto}
::view-transition-old(root){animation: vt-out .22s ease forwards}
::view-transition-new(root){animation: vt-in .28s ease forwards}
@keyframes vt-out{to{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px)}}
@keyframes vt-in{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* 404 page */
.error-page{min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--navy);position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;padding:8rem 1.5rem 4rem}
.error-page .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
.error-code{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(6rem,16vw,11rem);color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:2px rgba(232,181,74,.5);line-height:1;margin-bottom:1rem}
.error-page h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1rem}
.error-page p{color:#C6D4EF;max-width:48ch;margin:0 auto 2rem}
.error-page .atom{margin:2rem auto;opacity:.5}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  img[loading="lazy"]{opacity:1;filter:none;transition:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   V15 — AI Automation flagship page components
   ============================================================ */
.ai-capability-figure{background:#fff;border-radius:24px;padding:1.5rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border:1px solid var(--mist)}
.ai-capability-figure img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.ai-capability-figure figcaption{text-align:center;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--grey);margin-top:.8rem;letter-spacing:.02em}

.svc-grid-detail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.6rem}
.svc-detail-card{background:var(--glass-dark);border:1px solid var(--glass-dark-border);border-radius:18px;padding:1.8rem;backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.svc-detail-card h4{color:#fff;font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem}
.svc-detail-card h4 .ic{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--gold);flex:none}
.svc-detail-card ul{display:grid;gap:.5rem}
.svc-detail-card li{font-size:.86rem;color:#C6D4EF;padding-left:1.1rem;position:relative}
.svc-detail-card li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sky)}

.readiness-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem}
.readiness-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--mist);border-radius:16px;padding:1.6rem;text-align:center;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.readiness-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.readiness-card .ic{width:32px;height:32px;color:var(--royal);margin:0 auto .9rem}
.readiness-card h4{font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.readiness-card p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--grey)}

.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--mist);padding:1.4rem 0}
.faq-item summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;list-style:none}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item summary::after{content:"+";font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--royal);transition:transform .25s;flex:none;margin-left:1rem}
.faq-item[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-item p{margin-top:.9rem;color:var(--grey);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.65}

.industry-chip-grid{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;justify-content:center}
.industry-chip-grid span{font-family:var(--ff-label);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--navy);background:var(--sky-tint);border:1px solid #DCEAFB;padding:.6rem 1.2rem;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .svc-grid-detail{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .readiness-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){.readiness-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Contact form inline error alert */
.form-alert{
  background:#FEF2F2;border:1px solid #FCA5A5;color:#991B1B;
  padding:.9rem 1.2rem;border-radius:12px;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;
  margin-bottom:1.4rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
}
.form-alert::before{content:"⚠";flex:none}