/* ===== VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
  --dark-navy: #062c35;
  --navy: var(--dark-navy);
  --primary: #004567;
  --primary-dark: #003550;
  --light-primary: #e8f1f6;
  --text: #526775;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gray-50: #f7fafc;
  --gray-100: #f0f4f8;
  --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
  --gray-400: #94a3b8;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.4s ease;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(6,44,53,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 56px rgba(6,44,53,0.14);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 80px rgba(6,44,53,0.18);
  --header-h: 72px;
  --black: #000000;
}

/* ===== RESET ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; color: var(--text); background: var(--white); line-height: 1.6; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* ── Link affordance ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Inline / body links (no class) are always teal + underlined so they
   read as clickable. Nav, buttons & footer all carry their own classes
   and are unaffected by this rule.
   ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
a:not([class]) {
  color: #60c4f0;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
}
a:not([class]):hover,
a:not([class]):focus-visible {
  color: #004567;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; }

/* ===== SKIP LINK ===== */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 16px;
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; z-index: 10000;
  transition: top 0.18s ease; text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; outline: 2px solid var(--white); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* ===== FOCUS STYLES ===== */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.form-control:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(6,44,53,0.12);
}

/* ===== LAYOUT ===== */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section { padding: 50px 0; }

/* ===== EYEBROW ===== */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary); background: var(--light-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.22); border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;width:fit-content;
}
.eyebrow i { font-size: 9px; }
.eyebrow-center { display: flex; width: fit-content; margin: 0 auto 14px; }

/* ===== TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
h1 { font-size: clamp(31px, 4.5vw, 54px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.4;margin-bottom: 10px }
h2 { font-size: clamp(23px, 3.15vw, 32px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 10px;}
h3 { font-size: clamp(23px, 3.15vw, 32px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.5;margin-bottom: 10px; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(23px, 3.15vw, 32px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.5;margin-bottom: 10px }
h5 { font-size: clamp(23px, 3.15vw, 32px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.5;margin-bottom: 10px }
.text-red { color: var(--light-primary); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.section-sub { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); margin: 10px auto 0; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition); white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-red { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.btn-red:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,69,103,0.32); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 2px solid var(--navy); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline-white { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; }

/* ===== SCROLL PROGRESS ===== */
#scroll-bar { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--primary); z-index: 9999; width: 0%; transition: width 0.1s linear; }

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(6,44,53,0.06);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-h); gap: 16px; position: relative;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo img { height: 40px; width: auto; }
.logo-text { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); }
.logo-text span { color: var(--primary); }

/* Desktop Nav */
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav-item { position: static; }
.nav-top {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy);
  transition: all var(--transition); user-select: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-top i.fa-chevron-down { font-size: 10px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.nav-item.active .nav-top { color: var(--primary); background: var(--gray-50); }
.nav-item.active .fa-chevron-down { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-item .nav-top:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--gray-50); }
.nav-top:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* Direct nav link (About Us — no dropdown) */
.nav-top.nav-direct { text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-top.nav-direct:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--gray-50); }
.nav-top.nav-direct[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--primary); background: var(--light-primary);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-top.nav-direct[aria-current="page"]::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Dropdown parent active highlight — current page is inside this dropdown */
.nav-item:has(a[aria-current="page"]) > .nav-top {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.nav-item:has(a[aria-current="page"]) > .nav-top::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-item { position: static; }

/* AI Marketing — inner link navigates; outer div still handles dropdown */
.nav-ai-link { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.nav-ai-link:hover { color: inherit; }

/* ── CSS-driven hover (desktop ≥901px) ──────────────────────────────────
   CSS :hover tracks the DOM tree, so hovering any descendant (including
   the position:fixed mega-panel) keeps the parent nav-item hovered —
   no jumping, no JS mouseleave timing issues.                            */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .nav-item:not(.nav-direct-item):hover > .nav-top {
    color: var(--primary); background: var(--gray-50);
  }
  .nav-item:not(.nav-direct-item):hover .fa-chevron-down {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
  .nav-item:not(.nav-direct-item):hover .mega-panel,
  .nav-item:not(.nav-direct-item):hover .small-dropdown {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Mobile direct link (no chevron/submenu) */
.mob-direct { text-decoration: none; color: var(--dark-navy); font-weight: 600; width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 20px; background: none; border: none; font-size: 15px; font-family: var(--font); transition: color 0.15s; }
.mob-direct:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.mob-direct[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--primary); }

/* Mega backdrop */
#nav-backdrop {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; top: var(--header-h);
  z-index: 998; background: rgba(6,44,53,0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px); animation: bdFade 0.18s ease;
}
@keyframes bdFade { from{opacity:0} to{opacity:1} }
#nav-backdrop.show { display: block; }

/* ===== MEGA MENU ===== */
.mega-panel {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 999; background: var(--white);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(6,44,53,0.16);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s;
}
.nav-item.active .mega-panel {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.mega-inner { padding: 24px 20px; display: flex; gap: 0; }
.mega-col { flex: 1; padding: 0 16px; }
.mega-col:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.mega-col + .mega-col { border-left: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.mega-group-lbl { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mega-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 13px;
  padding: 11px 12px; border-radius: 9px; margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.mega-item:hover { background: var(--gray-50); }
.mega-item:hover .mega-item-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.mega-item-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mega-item-text strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.mega-item-text span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.4; }

/* Mega featured side panel */
.mega-featured {
  width: 270px; flex-shrink: 0; padding-left: 24px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
}
.mega-feat-img { border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mega-feat-img img { width: 100%; height: 148px; object-fit: cover; }
.mega-feat-lbl { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mega-feat-title { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.35; }
.mega-feat-desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mega-stat-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); margin-top: auto; }
.mega-stat-bar strong { display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); }
.mega-stat-bar span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text); }

/* ===== SR-ONLY / ACCESSIBILITY UTILITY ===== */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); white-space: nowrap; border-width: 0;
}

/* ===== BUTTON UTILITY ===== */
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px; padding: 15px; }

/* ===== MEGA MENU — DARK FEATURED PANEL ===== */
/* Used in Solutions mega menu (AI search promo card) */
.mega-featured--dark { flex: 1; max-width: 320px; flex-shrink: 0; padding-left: 24px; border-left: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.mega-feat-dark-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-navy), #0d5572);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; height: 100%;
}
.mega-feat-dark-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--primary); }
.mega-feat-dark-badge {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: #7ec8e8; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mega-feat-dark-title {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.mega-feat-dark-desc {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ===== MEGA MENU — CHECKLIST ITEMS ===== */
/* Used in Industries mega menu */
.mega-feat-checks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; margin: 14px 0; }
.mega-feat-check { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); }
.mega-feat-check i { color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== CONTACT SECTION ===== */
.contact-section { background: var(--gray-50); border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.contact-lead-p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 32px; margin-top: 14px; }

.contact-cta-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 24px 0 32px; }
.contact-cta-group .btn { justify-content: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; padding: 13px 22px; border-radius: 10px; }
.btn-outline-light { background: transparent; color: var(--dark-navy); border: 2px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.30); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(0,69,103,0.07); border-color: var(--dark-navy); color: var(--dark-navy); }
@media(max-width:600px){ .contact-cta-group .btn { font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 18px; } }

.contact-response-box {
  margin-top: 28px; padding: 20px;
  background: var(--light-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.15);
}
.contact-response-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.contact-response-header i { color: var(--primary); }
.contact-response-header strong { color: var(--dark-navy); font-size: 14px; }
.contact-response-p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.contact-response-p strong { color: var(--primary); }
.contact-form-icon { color: var(--primary); margin-right: 8px; }

/* Small dropdown */
.small-dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: 100%;
  min-width: 210px; background: var(--white);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 10px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s;
}
.nav-item.active .small-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.small-dropdown a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.small-dropdown a:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--light-primary); }
.small-dropdown i { width: 18px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--primary); }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.header-phone { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.header-phone:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.header-connect-btn { margin-left: 8px; white-space: nowrap; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px; background: none; border: none; border-radius: 6px; }
.hamburger span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--dark-navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: all var(--transition); display: block; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* Mobile Nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: var(--header-h); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 998;
  background: var(--white); overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 8px 20px 40px; flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(6,44,53,0.14);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mob-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.mob-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 15px 4px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy);
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none; text-align: left; border-radius: 6px;
}
.mob-btn.open { color: var(--primary); }
.mob-chevron { font-size: 10px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.mob-btn.open .mob-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
/* AI Marketing mobile — direct link label + chevron toggle button side by side */
.mob-ai-item { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.mob-ai-label {
  flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 15px 4px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mob-ai-label:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.mob-ai-chevron { width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; padding: 15px 8px; justify-content: center; }
.mob-ai-item .mob-sub { width: 100%; }
.mob-sub { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
.mob-sub a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 9px 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text); border-radius: 7px; }
.mob-sub a i { width: 16px; text-align: center; color: var(--primary); font-size: 12px; }
.mob-sub a:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--light-primary); }
.mob-actions { padding-top: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.mob-actions .btn { justify-content: center; }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 110px 0 90px;
}
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
}
.hero-glow { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-glow-1 { top: -130px; right: -100px; width: 520px; height: 520px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,69,103,0.22) 0%, transparent 65%); }
.hero-glow-2 { bottom: -60px; left: -80px; width: 380px; height: 380px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,85,114,0.45) 0%, transparent 65%); }
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 6px 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.chip:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.chip i { color: #60c4f0; font-size: 11px; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-desc { font-size: 17.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); margin-bottom: 38px; line-height: 1.78; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; }

/* ── Hero AI Tools Strip ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-ai-strip {
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.hero-ai-strip-lbl {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.40);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-ai-strip-lbl i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 11px; }
.hero-ai-tools {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-ai-tool {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.11);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  cursor: default;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero-ai-tool:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-ai-tool i { font-size: 13px; }

/* Brand accent icon colours */
.hat-chatgpt i  { color: #10a37f; }
.hat-gemini i   { color: #4285f4; }
.hat-grok i     { color: #c9c9c9; }
.hat-perplexity i { color: #1fb8cd; }
.hat-claude i   { color: #d4956a; }
.hat-semrush i  { color: #ff6900; }
.hat-ahrefs i   { color: #0fa0ff; }
.hat-surfer i   { color: #a78bfa; }
.hat-jasper i   { color: #7c3aed; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-ai-strip { padding-top: 22px; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-ai-tool  { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 5px 11px; }
}

/* ===== HERO FLOATING 3D ICONS ===== */
.hero-float-icons {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hfi {
  position: absolute;
  width: 94px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 14px 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.hfi-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 52%);
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hfi i {
  font-size: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hfi span {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}

.hfi em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* --- Scattered floating icons — no rigid columns --- */
.hfi-1 {
  left: 2%; top: 8%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(30,180,220,0.72) 0%, rgba(6,44,53,0.88) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(30,180,220,0.32), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  animation: hfiFloat1 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hfi-1 i { color: #5ee8ff; }

.hfi-2 {
  left: 3%; top: 35%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(200,50,175,0.72) 0%, rgba(90,15,130,0.88) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(200,50,175,0.32), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  animation: hfiFloat2 3.9s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -1.3s;
}
.hfi-2 i { color: #ffaaee; }

.hfi-3 {
  left: 4.5%; top: 83%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(220,155,25,0.72) 0%, rgba(150,75,8,0.88) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(220,155,25,0.32), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  animation: hfiFloat3 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -2.6s;
}
.hfi-3 i { color: #ffd966; }

.hfi-4 {
  right: 8%; top: 12%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(85,55,235,0.72) 0%, rgba(13,85,114,0.88) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(85,55,235,0.32), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  animation: hfiFloat4 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -0.8s;
}
.hfi-4 i { color: #c4b4ff; }

.hfi-5 {
  right: 14%; top: 52%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0,69,103,0.72) 0%, rgba(0,30,60,0.88) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,69,103,0.32), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  animation: hfiFloat5 3.0s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -1.9s;
}
.hfi-5 i { color: #60c4f0; }

.hfi-6 {
  right: 7.5%; top: 78%;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(18,178,128,0.72) 0%, rgba(5,78,68,0.88) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(18,178,128,0.32), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  animation: hfiFloat6 3.7s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: -3.2s;
}
.hfi-6 i { color: #7effd4; }

/* Float keyframes — varied tilt angles for natural scattered feel */
@keyframes hfiFloat1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-14deg) translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-14deg) translateY(-14px); }
}
@keyframes hfiFloat2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(9deg) rotateY(-8deg) translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(9deg) rotateY(-8deg) translateY(-10px); }
}
@keyframes hfiFloat3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-16deg) translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-16deg) translateY(-17px); }
}
@keyframes hfiFloat4 {
  0%, 100% { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(14deg) translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(14deg) translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes hfiFloat5 {
  0%, 100% { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(9deg) rotateY(8deg) translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(9deg) rotateY(8deg) translateY(-19px); }
}
@keyframes hfiFloat6 {
  0%, 100% { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(16deg) translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: perspective(500px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(16deg) translateY(-11px); }
}

/* Hide floating icons on smaller screens where there's no horizontal space */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-float-icons { display: none; }
}

/* Testimonials brands bar */
.testi-brands-bar { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.testi-brands-label {
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.13em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.testi-brands-logos {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 28px;
}
.testi-brands-logos span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); transition: color var(--transition);
}
.testi-brands-logos span:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.testi-brands-logos i { font-size: 15px; }
.testi-brands-divider { width: 1px; height: 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.testi-brands-logos--imgs { gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.testi-brands-logos--imgs img { height: 70px; width: auto; max-width: 180px; object-fit: contain;border-radius:5px;  }
.testi-brands-logos--imgs img:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ===== WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
.why-crit-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.why-crit-left h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: left; }
.why-crit-left .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.why-body-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85; margin: 0; text-align: left; }
.why-crit-right img { width: 100%; border-radius: 16px; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .why-crit-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } .why-crit-right { order: -1; } }
.why-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.why-intro h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.why-intro-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.why-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.why-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,180,220,0.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.why-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60c4f0, #7b61ff);
  border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.35); box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); }
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.why-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.15); color: #7ec8e8;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-icon { background: rgba(96,196,240,0.28); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.08); }
.why-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-card-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #7ec8e8;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.12); border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 6px 14px; margin-top: auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-tag { background: rgba(96,196,240,0.22); color: #c0eaff; }
.why-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: -28px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex; gap: 13px; align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-7px)} }
.why-badge-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--primary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--white); font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.why-badge-num { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1; }
.why-badge-lbl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text); margin-top: 2px; }
.why-badge-2 {
  position: absolute; top: 28px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--dark-navy); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center;
  animation: float 3.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.6s;
}
.why-badge-2 .why-badge-icon { background: rgba(0,69,103,0.18); color: #7ec8e8; width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 9px; }
.why-badge-2 .why-badge-num { font-size: 18px; color: var(--white); }
.why-badge-2 .why-badge-lbl { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 11px; }

/* ===== SOLUTIONS ===== */
.sol-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 96px 0; }
.sol-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.sol-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
.sol-bg::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--dark-navy); }
.sol-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.sol-header { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.sol-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--light-primary); background: rgba(0,69,103,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.22); border-radius: 100px; padding: 5px 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sol-header h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sol-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.78; }
/* 6-column grid so bottom 2 cards sit centered */
.solutions-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 0; }
.sol-card { grid-column: span 2; }
/* bottom 2 of 5 cards: center them */
.solutions-grid.sol-5 .sol-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2 / span 2; }
.solutions-grid.sol-5 .sol-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 4 / span 2; }
.sol-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.sol-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.45); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,69,103,0.14); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.sol-card:hover .sol-icon { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.sol-icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(0,69,103,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.24); color: #7ec8e8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; transition: all var(--transition); }
.sol-card h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--white); font-size: 17px; }
.sol-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.sol-link { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #7ec8e8; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: all var(--transition); opacity: 0.9; }
.sol-link:hover { opacity: 1; gap: 10px; color: var(--white); }
.sol-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.09em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
/* Decorative image overlay — top-right corner, fades into dark bg */
.sol-deco {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 480px;
  height: 380px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 0 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sol-deco::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, var(--dark-navy) 0%, transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, var(--dark-navy) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.sol-deco img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  opacity: 0.45;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sol-deco { width: 220px; height: 180px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sol-deco { display: none; }
}

/* ===== STATS ===== */
.stats-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 96px 0; }
.stats-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.stats-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
.stats-bg::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgb(6 44 53); opacity: .95; }
.stats-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stats-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.stats-head h2 { color: var(--white); }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.stat-card { text-align: center; padding: 36px 20px; position: relative; }
.stat-card:not(:last-child)::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 20%; bottom: 20%; width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.stat-icon { font-size: 30px; color: #7ec8e8; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.stat-num { font-size: 52px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat-suf { color: #7ec8e8; }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.stat-sub { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }

/* ===== INDUSTRIES ===== */
.industries-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 48px; }
.ind-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition-slow); }
.ind-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.ind-header { position: relative; height: 168px; overflow: hidden; }
.ind-header img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.ind-card:hover .ind-header img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.ind-header-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6,44,53,0.35) 0%, rgba(6,44,53,0.78) 100%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 18px; pointer-events: none; }
.ind-icon-wrap { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ind-header-overlay h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 16.5px; text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.ind-body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; }
.ind-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ind-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.ind-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary); }

/* ===== AI MARKETING ===== */
.ai-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 96px 0; }
.ai-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.ai-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ai-bg::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(6,44,53,0.93); }
.ai-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ai-header { text-align: center; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.ai-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color:var(--light-primary); background: var(--dark-navy); border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.22); border-radius: 100px; padding: 5px 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ai-header h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ai-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.78; }
.ai-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.ai-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px 28px; transition: all var(--transition-slow); }
.ai-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.45); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,69,103,0.14); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.ai-icon { width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(0,69,103,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.24); color: #7ec8e8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 22px; transition: all var(--transition); }
.ai-card:hover .ai-icon { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.ai-card h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 19px; }
.ai-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ai-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.09em; color: #7ec8e8; background: rgba(0,69,103,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.22); border-radius: 100px; padding: 5px 13px; }

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS V2 ===== */
.testi-section {
  border-top: none; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13,20,40,0.88) 0%, rgba(6,44,53,0.86) 35%, rgba(3,15,26,0.90) 65%, rgba(11,30,58,0.88) 100%),
    url('../images/seo-search-engine-rankings-social-media-sites-based-results-analysis-data-website-search.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
}

/* Fine grid overlay */
.testi-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}

/* Glow orbs — mirrored placement vs Why Choose Us for variety */
.testi-section::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 60% at 95% 45%,  rgba(0,69,103,0.35) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 5%  20%,  rgba(80,40,200,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 40% at 40% 90%,  rgba(0,100,140,0.20) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* All real content sits above both layers */
.testi-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.testi-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.testi-controls { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.testi-marquee-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.testi-section h2 { color: var(--white); }
.testi-section .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.testi-section .eyebrow-center { background: rgba(0,69,103,0.18); color: #60c4f0; border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.3); }

/* Trust platform bar */
.testi-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 24px 0 56px; }
.testi-trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.testi-trust-stars { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-trust-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-weight: 500; }
.testi-trust-div { width: 1px; height: 20px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

/* Pause/play control */
.testi-controls {
  display: flex; justify-content: flex-end;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px 14px;
}
.testi-pause-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 7px 18px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testi-pause-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--white); }
.testi-pause-btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* Infinite-scroll marquee */
.testi-marquee-wrap {
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent 100%);
}
.testi-track-row { overflow: hidden; }
.testi-track-row + .testi-track-row { margin-top: 16px; }
.testi-track { display: flex; gap: 16px; width: max-content; will-change: transform; }
.testi-track-1 { animation: tmLeft 52s linear infinite; }
@keyframes tmLeft  { 0% { transform: translateX(0);     } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.testi-track.is-paused { animation-play-state: paused; }
.testi-marquee-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .testi-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* Testimonial card */
.tc {
  width: 340px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.034); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px 26px;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.tc:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.tc-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.tc-stars { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; }
.tc-service {
  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--primary); background: rgba(0,69,103,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.22);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 3px 10px;
}
.tc-text {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); line-height: 1.76; font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.tc-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.tc-avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; border: 2px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.35); }
.tc-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.tc-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.tc-loc { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

/* Ribbon */
.testi-ribbon {
  text-align: center; margin-top: 52px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); font-size: 13px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
}
.testi-ribbon::before, .testi-ribbon::after { content: ''; flex: 1; max-width: 120px; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

.stars { color: #d97706; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ===== BLOG ===== */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 48px; }
.blog-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition-slow); }
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.blog-img-wrap { height: 210px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.blog-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.blog-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,44,53,0.3), transparent); pointer-events: none; }
.blog-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--primary); background: var(--light-primary); border-radius: 100px; padding: 4px 11px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-body h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.38; }
.blog-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.blog-date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.blog-read { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: gap var(--transition); }
.blog-read:hover { gap: 9px; }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.contact-left > p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cinfo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cinfo-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-form-box { background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px; }
.contact-form-box h3 { margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: 20px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.form-group label i { color: var(--primary); margin-right: 4px; font-size: 11px; }
.form-control { width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark-navy); background: var(--white); outline: none; transition: all var(--transition); }
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(6,44,53,0.08); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 108px; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer { background: var(--dark-navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px; padding: 72px 0 56px;
}
.footer-brand img { height: 36px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.9); margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.footer-brand-name { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-brand > p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.78; max-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.fsoc {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.fsoc:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--white); border-color: transparent; }
.fsoc-li:hover { background: #0A66C2; }
.fsoc-tw:hover { background: #000; }
.fsoc-fb:hover { background: #1877F2; }
.fsoc-ig:hover { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%); }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.2);
}
.fc-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.12); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; color: #60c4f0;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; list-style: none; }
.footer-col a {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 8px; border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding-left: 14px; }
.footer-col a i.fa-chevron-right { font-size: 9px; color: rgba(96,196,240,0.55); transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-col a:hover i.fa-chevron-right { transform: translateX(4px); color: #60c4f0; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 22px 0 36px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
}
.footer-copy { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.footer-back-top {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 7px 16px;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-back-top:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(96,196,240,0.12); border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.3); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-back-top i { font-size: 11px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.footer-back-top:hover i { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ===== SERVICES SECTION ===== */
.svc-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
.svc-tabs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center; margin: 32px 0 36px;
}
.svc-tab {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.svc-tab:hover,
.svc-tab.active,
.svc-tab[aria-selected="true"] {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy);
}
.svc-tab:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset: 3px; }
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px;
}
.svc-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: transparent; }
.svc-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-card[hidden] { display: none; }
.svc-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.svc-card h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--dark-navy); }
.svc-card p  { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.svc-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-link { gap: 10px; }

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS GRID ===== */
.testi-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px;
}
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative; transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}
.testi-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testi-quote {
  display: block; font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 64px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 0.7;
  color: rgba(0,69,103,0.15); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.testi-text {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic;
}
.testi-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.25);
}
.testi-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.testi-loc  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
.fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-28px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.fade-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.fade-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(28px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.fade-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .solutions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .mega-featured { display: none; }
}
/* ===== TABLET SPACING (≤768px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sol-section, .stats-section, .ai-section { padding: 68px 0; }
  .sol-header, .ai-header { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .why-crit-split { gap: 40px; }
  .compare-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .why-doc-section { padding: 56px 0 40px; }
  .scale-section, .svc-doc-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .why-critical-section { padding: 60px 0 0; }
  .ni-cta-section { padding: 68px 0; }
}
/* ===== TABLET (≤900px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav, .header-phone { display: none; }
  .header-socials { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .why-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .why-intro { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  /* Grids */
  .solutions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .solutions-grid .sol-card { grid-column: auto; }
  .solutions-grid.sol-5 .sol-card:nth-child(4),
  .solutions-grid.sol-5 .sol-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; }
  .services-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testi-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-card::after { display: none; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ai-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* ===== MOBILE (≤600px) ===== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* --- Layout --- */
  .section { padding: 36px 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }

  /* --- Section-specific padding (desktop: 80–96px → mobile: 44–52px) --- */
  .sol-section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .stats-section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .ai-section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .ni-cta-section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .compare-section { padding: 44px 0; }
  .why-doc-section { padding: 44px 0 28px; }
  .scale-section { padding: 44px 0; }
  .svc-doc-section { padding: 44px 0; }
  .why-critical-section { padding: 44px 0 0; }

  /* --- Section heading margin-bottom reduction --- */
  .sol-header { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .ai-header { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .stats-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .compare-eyebrow-wrap { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .smm-why-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  
  .section-head, .section-header { margin-bottom: 28px; }

  /* --- Card/grid gap reduction --- */
  .why-crit-split { gap: 28px; }
  .contact-wrap { gap: 28px; }

  /* --- Hero --- */
  .hero { padding: 96px 0 64px; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  /* Filter tabs: horizontal scroll instead of wrapping */
  .svc-tabs {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    margin: 24px 0 28px;
  }
  .svc-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .svc-tab { flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* --- Solutions --- */
  .solutions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Reset all column-span rules for single-column layout */
  .solutions-grid .sol-card { grid-column: auto !important; }

  /* --- Stats --- */
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-num { font-size: 40px; }
  .stat-card { padding: 28px 12px; }
  .stats-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }

  /* --- Industries --- */
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* --- Testimonials --- */
  /* Hide brand-bar dividers */
  .testi-brands-divider { display: none; }
  .testi-brands-bar { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  /* Stack platform-ratings vertically */
  .testi-trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 16px 0 28px;
  }
  .testi-trust-div { display: none; }
  /* Centre the pause button */
  .testi-controls { justify-content: center; padding: 0 18px 12px; }
  /* Disable marquee animation; convert to a snap-scroll strip */
  .testi-marquee-wrap {
    mask-image: none;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
  }
  .testi-track-1 { animation: none !important; transform: translateX(0) !important; }
  .testi-track-row {
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
  }
  .testi-track-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  /* Card width: nearly full viewport with a peek of the next card */
  .tc { width: calc(100vw - 56px); scroll-snap-align: start; flex-shrink: 0; }
  /* Hide duplicate cards (only needed for infinite scroll) */
  .tc-dup { display: none; }
  .testi-ribbon { margin-top: 28px; font-size: 12px; }

  /* --- Contact form --- */
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* --- Footer --- */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 52px 0 40px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 12px; }
  .footer-links { justify-content: center; gap: 16px; }
}

/* ===== REDUCE MOTION ===== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .why-badge, .why-badge-2 { animation: none; }
  .why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  /* Testimonials marquee: stop auto-scroll, show as horizontal scroll */
  .testi-track-1 { animation: none !important; transform: none !important; }
  .testi-marquee-wrap { mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }
  .testi-track-row { overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 8px; }
  .testi-track-row:last-child { display: none; }
  .tc-dup { display: none; }
  .testi-controls { display: none; }
}


/* =============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================= */

/* ===== ABOUT HERO ===== */
.about-hero {
  background: #062c35;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 56px 0 48px;
}

/* Full-bleed background photo */
.about-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-hero-bg img {
  display: none;
}
/* Background image layer — same opacity & brightness as index.html hero */
.about-hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/abstract-high-tech-blue-glowing-lines-with-dots-plexus-triangles-abstract-background.webp') center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.40;
  filter: brightness(0.60) saturate(1.15);
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Dark vignette overlay — same values as index.html hero-backdrop::before */
.about-hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(3,18,28,0.45) 0%, rgba(3,18,28,0.92) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(3,18,28,0.50) 0%, rgba(3,18,28,0.0) 45%, rgba(3,18,28,0.92) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(3,18,28,0.70) 0%, rgba(3,18,28,0.0) 30%, rgba(3,18,28,0.0) 70%, rgba(3,18,28,0.65) 100%);
}
.about-hero .hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
}
.about-hero-glow {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero-glow-1 {
  top: -140px; right: -80px; width: 540px; height: 540px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,69,103,0.20) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.about-hero-glow-2 {
  bottom: -80px; left: -80px; width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,85,114,0.42) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.about-hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Breadcrumb bar — below hero */
.ab-breadcrumb-bar {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.ab-breadcrumb-bar .ab-breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* USP chips row */
.ab-chips {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ab-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ab-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
}
.ab-chip i { font-size: 10px; color: #60c4f0; }

.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.about-hero .hero-desc {
  font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin-bottom: 38px; line-height: 1.78;
  max-width: 700px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.about-hero-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Hero metric strip */
.ab-metric-strip {
  display: flex; align-items: stretch; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
  animation: metricFade 0.7s 0.3s ease both;
}
@keyframes metricFade { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.ab-metric-item {
  flex: 1; padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.ab-metric-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ab-metric-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.ab-metric-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ab-metric-val span { color: var(--primary); }
.ab-metric-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.46);
}

/* ===== PAGE BREADCRUMB ===== */
.ab-breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ab-breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-muted); transition: color var(--transition); }
.ab-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.ab-breadcrumb i { font-size: 8px; }
.ab-breadcrumb strong { color: var(--dark-navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* ===== WHO WE ARE ===== */
.ab-who-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px; align-items: start;
}
.ab-who-text p {
  font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.82;
  color: var(--text); margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.ab-vm-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-top: 10px; }
.ab-vm-card {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.ab-vm-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateX(4px); }
.ab-vm-card.vision { border-left-color: var(--primary); }
.ab-vm-card.mission { border-left-color: var(--navy); }
.ab-vm-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.vision .ab-vm-label { color: var(--primary); }
.mission .ab-vm-label { color: var(--navy); }
.ab-vm-card h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }
.ab-vm-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* USP tag cloud */
.ab-usp-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 26px;
}
.ab-usp-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ab-usp-tag:hover {
  background: var(--light-primary); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.25); color: var(--primary);
}
.ab-usp-tag i { font-size: 10px; color: var(--primary); }

/* ===== WHAT WE DO ===== */
.ab-whatwedo { background: var(--gray-50); }
.ab-whatwedo-intro {
  max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.ab-whatwedo-intro p {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.82;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.ab-whatwedo-intro p + p { margin-top: 14px; }

.ab-cap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.ab-cap-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.ab-cap-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.ab-cap-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ab-cap-card:hover .ab-cap-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.ab-cap-card h4 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-cap-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ===== HOW WE DO IT — VERTICAL STACK: tabs → panel → image ===== */
.ab-process { background: var(--white); }

.ab-process-intro {
  text-align: center; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.ab-process-sub {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.72;
  margin: 10px 0 0;
}

/* ── HOW WE DO IT — left-tab + right-panel ── */
.hwdi-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 270px 1fr;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(6,44,53,0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  height: 420px;
}

/* Tab list */
.hwdi-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #f7f8fa;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.hwdi-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.hwdi-tab:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.hwdi-num {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.22s ease;
}
.hwdi-label {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.22s ease;
}
.hwdi-arrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #c8c8c8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}

.hwdi-tab:hover { background: #eef6fb; }
.hwdi-tab:hover .hwdi-label { color: var(--primary); }
.hwdi-tab:hover .hwdi-num  { background: var(--primary); }
.hwdi-tab:hover .hwdi-arrow { color: var(--primary); }

.hwdi-tab.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.hwdi-tab.active .hwdi-num {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: #fff;
}
.hwdi-tab.active .hwdi-label { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.hwdi-tab.active .hwdi-arrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); transform: translateX(2px); }

/* Panels container */
.hwdi-panels { background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }

.hwdi-panel {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  height: 100%;
  animation: hwdiFadeIn 0.28s ease;
}
.hwdi-panel.active { display: grid; }

@keyframes hwdiFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.hwdi-panel-text {
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hwdi-panel-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #003050 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,69,103,0.28);
}
.hwdi-panel-text h3 {
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hwdi-panel-text p {
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.78; margin: 0;
}

.hwdi-panel-img {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-left: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}
.hwdi-panel-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.hwdi-panel-img img:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hwdi-layout { grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; }
  .hwdi-panel-text { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .hwdi-panel-text h3 { font-size: 19px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hwdi-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hwdi-tabs {
    flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  }
  .hwdi-tab {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 130px;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .hwdi-tab:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .hwdi-arrow { display: none; }
  .hwdi-panel.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hwdi-panel-img { height: 240px; border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
  .hwdi-panel-img img { height: 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hwdi-tabs { flex-direction: column; }
  .hwdi-tab { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200) !important; min-width: unset; }
  .hwdi-panel-text { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .hwdi-panel-text h3 { font-size: 18px; }
  .hwdi-panel-img { height: 200px; }
  .hwdi-panel-img img { height: 200px; }
}

/* Infographic image — full width below */
.ab-process-img {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.ab-process-img img {
  width: 100%; max-width: 1040px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 56px rgba(6,44,53,0.10);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ===== WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
.ab-why {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #030f1a 0%, #062c35 40%, #0b1e3a 70%, #0d1428 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* Fine grid overlay */
.ab-why::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}
/* Glow orbs */
.ab-why::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 60% at 5% 50%,  rgba(0,69,103,0.35) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 95% 20%,  rgba(80,40,200,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 40% at 60% 90%,  rgba(0,100,140,0.20) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.ab-why .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-why .eyebrow { background: rgba(0,69,103,0.18); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.3); color: #60c4f0; }
.ab-why h2 { color: var(--white); }
.ab-why .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }

.ab-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.ab-why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.ab-why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.ab-why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ab-why-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.28);
  color: #60c4f0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ab-why-card:hover .ab-why-icon {
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.ab-why-card h4 {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.35; margin: 0;
}

/* ===== INDUSTRIES WE EXCEL IN ===== */
.ab-industries { background: var(--gray-50); }
.ab-industries-intro {
  text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 52px;
}
.ab-industries-intro p {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.78; margin-top: 14px;
}
.ab-ind-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.ab-ind-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 24px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-ind-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #003550);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.ab-ind-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.22);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.ab-ind-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ab-ind-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ab-ind-card:hover .ab-ind-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.ab-ind-card h4 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--dark-navy); }
.ab-ind-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.68; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.ab-ind-stat {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.ab-ind-stat span {
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary);
  display: block; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* ===== WORKING STYLE ===== */
.ab-culture { background: var(--gray-50); }
.ab-culture-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px; align-items: start;
}
.ab-culture-text p {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.82; margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ab-pillars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.ab-pillar {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ab-pillar:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.28);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}
.ab-pillar-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ab-pillar:hover .ab-pillar-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.ab-pillar h4 { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ab-pillar p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* Culture right visual - stat cluster */
.ab-culture-visual { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ab-culture-stat-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ab-cstat {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 20px; text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ab-cstat:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ab-cstat-val {
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy);
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ab-cstat-val em { color: var(--primary); font-style: normal; }
.ab-cstat-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em; color: var(--text-muted);
}
.ab-culture-note {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px; color: var(--white);
}
.ab-culture-note p {
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}
.ab-culture-note strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }

/* ===== FINAL CTA ===== */
.ab-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0d5572 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px;
}
.ab-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.ab-cta h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ab-cta p {
  font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 40px; line-height: 1.75;
}
.ab-cta-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ab-cta-trust {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex; gap: 28px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ab-cta-trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
}
.ab-cta-trust-item i { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); font-size: 12px; }

/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL ===== */
.fade-up, .fade-left, .fade-right {
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.fade-up { transform: translateY(30px); }
.fade-left { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.fade-right { transform: translateX(30px); }
.fade-up.visible, .fade-left.visible, .fade-right.visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
}

/* stagger delays */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.50s; }
.delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.60s; }

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-hero { padding: 56px 0 44px; }
  .about-hero h1 { font-size: 26px; }
  .ab-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .ab-culture-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .ab-cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ab-tab { font-size: 12px; padding: 10px 14px; }
}
/* ===== SECTION PHOTOS ===== */
.ab-who-photo {
  margin-top: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}
.ab-who-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  display: block;
}

.ab-img-pair {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:  1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-img-pair-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}
.ab-img-pair-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 640px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.ab-img-pair-item img:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }

.ab-culture-photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 0;
}
.ab-culture-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ab-who-photo img { height: 300px; }
  .ab-img-pair { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ab-img-pair-item img { height: 260px; }
  .ab-culture-photo img { height: 180px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-hero { padding: 48px 0 36px; }
  .about-hero h1 { font-size: 22px; }
  .about-hero .hero-desc { font-size: 15px; }
  .about-hero-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .ab-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ab-cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ab-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ab-culture-stat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ab-chips { gap: 6px; }
  .ab-chip { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 4px 10px; }
  .ab-cta-trust { gap: 16px; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .ab-tabs { gap: 6px; }
  .ab-tab { font-size: 12px; padding: 9px 12px; gap: 8px; }
  .ab-tab-panel { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 18px 18px; }
  .ab-tab-panels { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .ab-process-img img { border-radius: 8px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGES — shared components
   ============================================================ */

/* Alternate section tint */
.section-alt { background: var(--gray-50); }

/* Two-column intro grid (text + image) */
.svc-intro-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px; align-items: stretch;
}
.svc-intro-grid.img-right .svc-intro-img { order: 2; }
.svc-intro-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: stretch;
}
.svc-intro-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 420px; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .svc-intro-img img { min-height: 300px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .svc-intro-img img { min-height: 210px; }
  .svc-intro-grid { gap: 20px; }
}
.svc-intro-img img:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* Section heading block */

.svc-section-head.centered { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.svc-section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.svc-section-head h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 26px); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.svc-section-head p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.svc-section-head p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Benefits card grid */
.svc-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px;
}
.svc-benefit-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 24px;
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.svc-benefit-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-top-color: var(--primary);
}
.svc-benefit-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.svc-benefit-card:hover .svc-benefit-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.svc-benefit-card h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 18px;font-weight: 600; }
.svc-benefit-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #062c35; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;font-weight:500; }

/* Ecommerce benefits — 5-col, inverted card style (active by default, plain on hover) */
.ec-benefits-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.ec-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-card {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,69,103,0.13);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.ec-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-card .svc-benefit-icon {
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
}
.ec-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-card:hover {
  box-shadow: none; transform: none;
  border-top-color: transparent;
}
.ec-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-card:hover .svc-benefit-icon {
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
}

/* Social media marketing — 5-col × 2-row grid (10 items) */
.smm-benefits-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.smm-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-card {
  padding: 22px 18px;
}
.smm-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.smm-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-card h4 { font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.smm-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-card p  { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;font-weight: 500;color:var(--dark-navy); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .smm-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .smm-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .smm-benefits-grid .svc-benefit-card { padding: 18px 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .smm-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== EMAIL MARKETING — VS INFOGRAPHIC ===== */
.em-infographic { margin-top: 48px; }

/* --- Comparison table --- */
.em-vs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(6,44,53,.10); }
.em-vs-thead th { padding: 20px 24px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.em-vs-thead .th-trad { background: #c0392b; color: #fff; border-radius: 16px 0 0 0; text-align: center; width: 38%; }
.em-vs-thead .th-metric { background: #062c35; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; width: 24%; }
.em-vs-thead .th-email { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-radius: 0 16px 0 0; text-align: center; width: 38%; }
.em-vs-thead .th-trad span, .em-vs-thead .th-email span { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; opacity: .75; margin-top: 2px; letter-spacing: .04em; }

.em-vs-row td { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 13.5px; vertical-align: middle; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(6,44,53,.07); }
.em-vs-row:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.em-vs-row .td-trad { background: #fff8f7; color: #7a2e2e; font-weight: 500; text-align: center; }
.em-vs-row .td-metric { background: #f0f6fa; color: var(--dark-navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; padding: 14px 10px; }
.em-vs-row .td-metric i { display: block; font-size: 18px; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.em-vs-row .td-email { background: #f0f8ff; color: #00355a; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; }
.em-vs-row .td-trad .tag-bad { display: inline-block; background: #fde8e8; color: #c0392b; border-radius: 4px; padding: 2px 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.em-vs-row .td-email .tag-good { display: inline-block; background: #dff4e8; color: #1a7a44; border-radius: 4px; padding: 2px 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* --- Before / After scenario --- */
.em-before-after { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 0; margin-top: 40px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(6,44,53,.10); }
.em-ba-col { padding: 32px 28px; }
.em-ba-col--before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c2c2c 0%, #4a1010 100%); }
.em-ba-col--after  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004567 0%, #006d9e 100%); }
.em-ba-divider { background: #062c35; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0 18px; gap: 8px; }
.em-ba-divider-label { writing-mode: vertical-rl; text-orientation: mixed; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.em-ba-divider-arrow { color: #60c4f0; font-size: 22px; }
.em-ba-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .6; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.em-ba-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.3; }
.em-ba-col--before .em-ba-title { color: #ffb3b3; }
.em-ba-stat-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.em-ba-stat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.em-ba-stat-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.em-ba-col--before .em-ba-stat-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #ffb3b3; }
.em-ba-col--after  .em-ba-stat-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #7ee8a2; }
.em-ba-stat-val { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.em-ba-stat-label { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .em-vs-table, .em-vs-table thead, .em-vs-table tbody, .em-vs-table tr, .em-vs-table th, .em-vs-table td { display: block; width: 100%; }
  .em-vs-thead { display: none; }
  .em-vs-row { margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .em-vs-row .td-metric { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-size: 13px; padding: 10px 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .em-vs-row .td-metric i { display: inline; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .em-vs-row .td-trad, .em-vs-row .td-email { padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; }
  .em-before-after { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .em-ba-divider { flex-direction: row; padding: 14px 20px; }
  .em-ba-divider-label { writing-mode: horizontal-tb; }
  .em-ba-divider-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .em-vs-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== EMAIL MARKETING — PERKS 2-COL LIST ===== */
.email-perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.email-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
}
.email-perk-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.email-perk-item span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .email-perks-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
}

/* ===== INTERNATIONAL SEO — ADVANTAGES VICE-VERSA CARDS ===== */
/* Default = filled/active; Hover = full primary fill */
.intl-adv-grid .svc-benefit-card {
  background: var(--light-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.12);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,69,103,0.08);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition),
              box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition),
              border-color var(--transition);
}
.intl-adv-grid .svc-benefit-card:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(0,69,103,0.26);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
}
/* Icon: filled by default, white-on-primary on hover */
.intl-adv-grid .svc-benefit-icon {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}
.intl-adv-grid .svc-benefit-card:hover .svc-benefit-icon {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
}
/* Text: dark by default, white on hover */
.intl-adv-grid .svc-benefit-card p {
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.intl-adv-grid .svc-benefit-card:hover p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

/* ===== INTERNATIONAL SEO — INVOLVES TIMELINE ===== */
.intl-involves-section { background: var(--white); }
.intl-involves-head {
  text-align: center; max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.intl-involves-intro {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 12px;
}
.intl-involves-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* "Basically involves:" lead label */
.intl-involves-timeline-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.intl-involves-lead {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--light-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  width: fit-content;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.intl-involves-lead i { font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Timeline list */
.intl-involves-timeline {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
}
.intl-step {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  /* stagger-in */
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px);
}
.intl-involves-timeline.visible .intl-step {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.intl-involves-timeline.visible .intl-step:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.00s; }
.intl-involves-timeline.visible .intl-step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.intl-involves-timeline.visible .intl-step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.intl-involves-timeline.visible .intl-step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.intl-involves-timeline.visible .intl-step:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.intl-involves-timeline.visible .intl-step:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.intl-involves-timeline.visible .intl-step:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* Left spine: number + vertical line */
.intl-step-left {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px;
}
.intl-step-num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--light-primary);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.18);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.intl-step:hover .intl-step-num { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--primary); }
.intl-step-num--accent {
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--primary);
}
.intl-step-line {
  width: 2px; flex: 1; min-height: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,69,103,0.2), rgba(0,69,103,0.06));
  margin: 4px 0;
}

/* Right body */
.intl-step-body {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0 0 28px 16px;
  flex: 1;
}
.intl-step--last .intl-step-body { padding-bottom: 0; }
.intl-step-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--light-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.14);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.intl-step:hover .intl-step-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); transform: scale(1.08); }
.intl-step-icon--accent { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.intl-step-text {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  align-self: center;
  /* reset h4 browser defaults */
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Right: sticky image */
.intl-involves-visual { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
.intl-involves-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.intl-involves-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 520px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(6,44,53,0.16);
  display: block;
}
.intl-involves-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -18px; left: -20px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(6,44,53,0.13);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  animation: floatBen 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.intl-involves-badge i { font-size: 22px; color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.intl-involves-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); }
.intl-involves-badge span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .intl-involves-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .intl-involves-visual { position: static; }
  .intl-involves-img-wrap img { height: 300px; }
  .intl-involves-badge { left: 12px; bottom: -16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .intl-involves-img-wrap img { height: 220px; }
  .intl-step-body { gap: 10px; padding-bottom: 22px; }
  .intl-involves-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .intl-involves-lead {
    font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 13px;
    width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .intl-step-text { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ===== LOCAL SEO BENEFITS — 2-COL SPLIT LAYOUT ===== */
.lseo-benefits { background: var(--white); }
.lseo-ben-heading { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.lseo-ben-svg-full { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.lseo-ben-svg-full svg {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(6,44,53,0.12);
}
.lseo-ben-sub {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 10px 0 0; max-width: 520px;
}

/* Checklist */
.lseo-ben-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.lseo-ben-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
  min-height: 52px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: background 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
  /* stagger-in base state */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease,
              background 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
}
/* Stagger delays — 20 items × 40 ms */
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0.00s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(9)  { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 0.44s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(13) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(14) { transition-delay: 0.52s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(15) { transition-delay: 0.56s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(16) { transition-delay: 0.60s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(17) { transition-delay: 0.64s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(18) { transition-delay: 0.68s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(19) { transition-delay: 0.72s; }
.lseo-ben-list.visible .lseo-ben-item:nth-child(20) { transition-delay: 0.76s; }

.lseo-ben-item:hover {
  background: var(--light-primary);
  border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.22);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,69,103,0.07);
}
.lseo-ben-item--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,69,103,0.07) 0%, rgba(0,100,140,0.05) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.2);
  /* removed grid-column: 1/-1 — stays in normal 2-col flow */
}
.lseo-ben-item--accent .lseo-ben-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }

.lseo-ben-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--light-primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 1px; /* optical alignment with first line of text */
  transition: background 0.22s, color 0.22s;
}
.lseo-ben-item:hover .lseo-ben-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }

/* SVG landscape wrapper */
.lseo-ben-img-wrap {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: visible;margin-top:25px;
}
.lseo-ben-svg-wrap svg {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(6,44,53,0.12);
}

/* Responsive – benefits 4-col → 3 → 2 → 1 */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .lseo-ben-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .lseo-ben-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .lseo-ben-item { min-height: 44px; padding: 10px 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lseo-ben-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .lseo-ben-item { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* Checklist grid */
.svc-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px;
}
.svc-check-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text);
  padding: 11px 14px; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.svc-check-item:hover { border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.25); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.svc-check-item i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Infographic / process steps */
.svc-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px;
}
.svc-step {
  text-align: center; padding: 32px 20px;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.svc-step:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.svc-step-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.svc-step-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.svc-step:hover .svc-step-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.svc-step h4 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.svc-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* Infographic intro block */
.svc-infographic-intro {
  text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.svc-infographic-intro h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.svc-infographic-intro p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ===== ECOMMERCE PROCESS VECTOR INFOGRAPHIC ===== */
.ec-process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.ec-phase {
  text-align: center; padding: 0 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,69,103,0.07);
  position: relative;
}
.ec-phase-num {
  position: absolute; top: -16px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,69,103,0.3);
}
.ec-phase-svg {
  width: 180px; height: 155px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ec-phase-svg svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ec-phase-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #60c4f0;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.3);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ec-phase h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.ec-phase p {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;
}
.ec-connector {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 4px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ec-process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .ec-connector svg { transform: rotate(90deg); }
}

/* ===== ECOMMERCE WHY-NOTE GLASSMORPHISM CARD ===== */
.ec-why-note {
  margin-top: 22px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(96,196,240,0.55) 0%, rgba(0,69,103,0.35) 50%, rgba(96,196,240,0.2) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(96,196,240,0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.ec-why-note-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.ec-why-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60c4f0 0%, #004567 100%);
  color: #fff; font-size: 17px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(96,196,240,0.35);
}
.ec-why-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #004567;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.ec-why-body {
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: #2d4a5a; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;
}

/* ===== REAL ESTATE JOURNEY INFOGRAPHIC ===== */
.re-journey { margin-top: 48px; }

.re-jphase-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.73rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.re-jphase--pain { background: rgba(220,38,38,0.1); color: #ef4444; border: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,0.25); }
.re-jphase--win  { background: rgba(96,196,240,0.1); color: #1a8fbc; border: 1px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.3); }

.re-journey-grid3 {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 0;
}
.re-journey-grid2 {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto;
}

.re-jcard {
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 18px 22px; text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.re-jcard-num {
  position: absolute; top: -12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; background: #dc2626; color: #fff;
}
.re-jcard-num--win { background: #60c4f0; color: #062c35; }

.re-jcard--pain { background: rgba(220,38,38,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,0.2); }
.re-jcard--pain .re-jcard-icon { color: #dc2626; background: rgba(220,38,38,0.1); }
.re-jcard--win  { background: rgba(96,196,240,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.22); }
.re-jcard--win .re-jcard-icon { color: #1a8fbc; background: rgba(96,196,240,0.12); }
.re-jcard--result { border-color: #60c4f0; box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(96,196,240,0.2); }

.re-jcard-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.re-jcard h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.re-jcard p  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

.re-jarrow { padding: 0 10px; font-size: 1rem; color: #dc2626; opacity: 0.4; text-align: center; }
.re-jarrow--win { color: #60c4f0; opacity: 0.6; }

/* Junction connectors */
.re-junction {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin: 20px 0; padding: 0 25%;
}
.re-junction-line {
  flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(220,38,38,0.25), rgba(96,196,240,0.35));
}
.re-junction-line--win {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(96,196,240,0.35), rgba(96,196,240,0.2));
}
.re-junction-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(220,38,38,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #ef4444; font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.re-junction-icon--win {
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.12); border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.3); color: #60c4f0;
}

/* ProspectZ pivot bridge card */
.re-bridge {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003550 0%, #004567 60%, #005a82 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #60c4f0; border-radius: 18px; padding: 22px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(96,196,240,0.18);
}
.re-bridge-num {
  position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; background: #60c4f0; color: #062c35;
}
.re-bridge-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.re-bridge-icon {
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.15); color: #60c4f0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 28px;
}
.re-bridge-text h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.re-bridge-text p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .re-journey-grid3, .re-journey-grid2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .re-jarrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .re-journey-grid2 { max-width: 100%; }
  .re-bridge-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .re-junction { padding: 0 30%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px;
}
.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--light-primary); color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 15px;
}
.contact-info-item h4 {
  font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700;
}
.contact-info-item p,
.contact-info-item a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; }
.contact-info-item a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.contact-form-card h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-form-card .form-subhead {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-group label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy); }
.form-control {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  color: var(--dark-navy); background: var(--gray-50);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  outline: none; width: 100%;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary); background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,69,103,0.08);
}
select.form-control { cursor: pointer; }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }

.form-radio-group { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.form-radio-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 100px; transition: all var(--transition);
  user-select: none;
}
.form-radio-label:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.form-radio-label input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.form-radio-label:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--primary); background: var(--light-primary);
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600;
}

.form-goal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
.form-goal-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text);
  padding: 10px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition); user-select: none; line-height: 1.4;
}
.form-goal-item:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.form-goal-item input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.form-goal-item i { font-size: 11px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.form-goal-item:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--primary); background: var(--light-primary);
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600;
}

.form-section-label {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 8px; display: block;
}
.form-note {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}

.contact-map {
  margin-top: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.contact-map iframe { width: 100%; height: 360px; display: block; border: none; }
.contact-map-footer {
  background: var(--gray-50); padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.contact-map-footer i { color: var(--primary); }

/* ============================================================
   PRIVACY POLICY
   ============================================================ */
.privacy-content { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.privacy-section {
  padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.privacy-section:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; }
.privacy-content h2 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.privacy-content p {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.privacy-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.privacy-content ul { padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.privacy-content ul li {
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text);
  padding: 7px 0 7px 28px; position: relative; line-height: 1.7;
}
.privacy-content ul li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 8px; top: 15px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary);
}
.privacy-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px; padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--gray-50); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}
.privacy-meta-item { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.privacy-meta-item strong { color: var(--dark-navy); display: block; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGE RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .svc-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .svc-intro-grid.img-right .svc-intro-img { order: 0; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-goal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .svc-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .contact-info-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .svc-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-goal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── newindex.html styles (merged from page-level <style>) ── */
/* ── ABOUT / WHY SECTION ─────────────────────────────── */
.ni-about-section {
  background: var(--white);
}
.ni-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ni-about-img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(6, 44, 53, 0.14);
}
.ni-about-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.ni-about-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.ni-about-h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
}

/* ── COMPARISON TABLE ────────────────────────────────── */
.ni-compare-section {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ni-compare-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.5) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(315deg, rgba(0, 100, 140, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ni-compare-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ni-compare-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
}
.ni-compare-section .section-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.ni-compare-section .eyebrow-center {
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.25);
  color: #60c4f0;
  border-color: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.4);
}

/* Table header */
.ni-cmp-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ni-cmp-head-cell {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.ni-cmp-head-cell.competitor {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: none;
}
.ni-cmp-head-cell.prospectz {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Rows */
.ni-cmp-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.ni-cmp-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.ni-cmp-row + .ni-cmp-row .ni-cmp-cell {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.ni-cmp-cell {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-top: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ni-cmp-row:last-child .ni-cmp-cell {
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
}
.ni-cmp-row:last-child .ni-cmp-cell.competitor {
  border-radius: 0 0 0 12px;
}
.ni-cmp-row:last-child .ni-cmp-cell.prospectz {
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.ni-cmp-cell.competitor {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ni-cmp-cell.competitor::before {
  content: "\f00d";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(220, 50, 50, 0.6);
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.ni-cmp-cell.prospectz {
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border-color: rgba(0, 120, 180, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ni-cmp-cell.prospectz::before {
  content: none;
}
.ni-cmp-cell.prospectz i {
  color: #4dd9ac;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.ni-cmp-row:hover .ni-cmp-cell.competitor {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.ni-cmp-row:hover .ni-cmp-cell.prospectz {
  background: rgba(0, 90, 130, 0.28);
}

/* ── SERVICES / WHAT WE DO — white bg to break from Industries gray ── */
#services.svc-section {
  background: var(--white);
}

/* ── SERVICES SECTION (intl-adv-grid overrides) ─────── */
.intl-adv-grid a.svc-benefit-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.intl-adv-grid .svc-benefit-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 12px 0 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.intl-adv-grid .svc-benefit-card:hover h4 {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* ── INDUSTRIES SECTION ──────────────────────────────── */
.ni-ind-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* ── CTA SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.ni-cta-section {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 96px 0;
}
.ni-cta-center {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ni-cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #60c4f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(96, 196, 240, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 196, 240, 0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ni-cta-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.ni-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ── WHY SECTION ────────────────────────────────────── */
.ni-why-section {
  background: var(--gray-50, #f4f7fb);
}
.ni-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ni-why-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.ni-why-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ni-why-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--light-primary, #eef2ff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.ni-why-img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(6, 44, 53, 0.13);
  position: relative;
}
.ni-why-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.ni-why-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ni-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .ni-about-grid .ni-about-img {
    order: -1;
  }
  .ni-about-img img {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .ni-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .ni-why-grid .ni-why-img {
    order: -1;
  }
  .ni-why-img img {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .ni-ind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ni-cmp-head,
  .ni-cmp-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .ni-cmp-head-cell.competitor {
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .ni-cmp-head-cell.prospectz {
    border-radius: 0;
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .ni-cmp-row:last-child .ni-cmp-cell.competitor {
    border-radius: 0;
  }
  .ni-cmp-row:last-child .ni-cmp-cell.prospectz {
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
  }
  .ni-cmp-cell {
    border-top: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ni-ind-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ni-cta-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .ni-cta-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* ── COFFEE SHOP / LOCAL SEO SCENARIO INFOGRAPHIC ──────── */
.cs-infographic {
  margin-top: 28px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071e26 0%, #0a2d3a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77, 217, 172, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Scenario header bar */
.cs-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: rgba(77, 217, 172, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(77, 217, 172, 0.12);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4dd9ac;
}
.cs-header i { font-size: 13px; }

/* 4-step journey flow */
.cs-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 28px 24px 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.cs-step {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.cs-step-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.cs-step-win .cs-step-icon {
  background: rgba(77, 217, 172, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(77, 217, 172, 0.35);
}
.cs-step:hover .cs-step-icon { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.cs-step-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.cs-step-label strong {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
}
.cs-step-label span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.cs-step-win .cs-step-label strong { color: #4dd9ac; }

/* Arrow connector between steps */
.cs-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 6px;
  padding-bottom: 28px; /* align with icon row */
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Google Local Pack mockup */
.cs-pack {
  margin: 0 24px 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.cs-pack-bar {
  background: #f1f3f4;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}
.cs-pack-bar .cs-search-pill {
  flex: 1;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #333;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cs-pack-bar .cs-search-pill i { color: #4285f4; font-size: 12px; }
.cs-pack-title {
  padding: 10px 16px 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.cs-result {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.cs-result:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cs-result:hover { background: #fafafa; }
.cs-result.cs-winner { background: linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(66,133,244,.05),transparent); }
.cs-result.cs-loser { opacity: 0.55; }
.cs-rank {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4285f4;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cs-rank.cs-rank-1 { background: #34a853; }
.cs-rank.cs-rank-no { background: #e0e0e0; color: #999; }
.cs-result-meta { flex: 1; }
.cs-result-meta strong { font-size: 13px; color: #1a1a1a; display: block; font-weight: 600; }
.cs-result-meta span { font-size: 11px; color: #666; }
.cs-stars { color: #fbbc04; font-size: 11px; }
.cs-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.cs-badge-seo {
  background: rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.12);
  color: #1e8a45;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.25);
}
.cs-badge-no {
  background: rgba(180,0,0,0.07);
  color: #b00;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180,0,0,0.15);
}

/* ProspectZ callout bridge */
.cs-bridge {
  margin: 0 24px 24px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(77, 217, 172, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77, 217, 172, 0.25);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cs-bridge i { color: #4dd9ac; font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cs-bridge em { color: #4dd9ac; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cs-flow { gap: 0; padding: 20px 16px 16px; }
  .cs-arrow { font-size: 14px; padding: 0 3px 24px; }
  .cs-step-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 18px; }
  .cs-pack, .cs-bridge { margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .cs-flow { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
  .cs-arrow { display: none; }
  .cs-step { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 8px); }
}

/* ── CS LAYOUT: infographic-left / content-right ─────── */
.cs-layout-reverse {
  align-items: center;
}
.cs-infographic-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Override infographic colors to match local-seo palette */
.cs-infographic {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #062c35 0%, #083646 100%);
  border-color: rgba(96, 196, 240, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(6, 44, 53, 0.35);
}
.cs-header {
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.35);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(96, 196, 240, 0.15);
  color: #60c4f0;
}
.cs-step-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.3);
  border-color: rgba(96, 196, 240, 0.15);
}
.cs-step-win .cs-step-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.5);
  border-color: rgba(96, 196, 240, 0.4);
}
.cs-step-win .cs-step-label strong { color: #60c4f0; }
.cs-bridge {
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(96, 196, 240, 0.2);
}
.cs-bridge i { color: #60c4f0; }
.cs-bridge em { color: #60c4f0; }

/* Right-column bridge variant */
.cs-bridge-right {
  margin-top: 28px;
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cs-bridge-right i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.cs-bridge-right em { color: var(--primary); font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; }

/* Right-column checklist */
.cs-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}
.cs-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cs-checklist li i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Section paragraph spacing */
.svc-section-para {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cs-layout-reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .cs-infographic-col { order: 1; }
  .cs-layout-reverse .fade-right { order: 0; }
}

/* ── INTERNATIONAL SEO: Advantages heading ─────────── */
.intl-adv-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 40px 0 24px;
}

/* ── CRO NOTE / HIGHLIGHT CALLOUT ──────────────────── */
.cro-note {
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f4fb 0%, #f0f7ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.18);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 20px 22px 18px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cro-note::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cro-note-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 69, 103, 0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cro-note-badge i { font-size: 10px; }
.cro-note-heading {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.cro-note-body {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}


/* ===== AI MARKETING HUB PAGE ===== */

/* Hero USP tabs — on dark hero bg */
.aim-tabs { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:28px; }
.aim-tab {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius:100px; padding:8px 18px;
  font-size:0.875rem; font-weight:600; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); white-space:nowrap;
}
a.aim-tab { text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer; transition:background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
a.aim-tab:hover { background:rgba(96,196,240,0.18); border-color:rgba(96,196,240,0.55); }
.aim-tab i { color:#60c4f0; font-size:0.85rem; }
.aim-tab .aim-tab-sub {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.52); font-weight:400; font-size:0.8rem;
  border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); padding-left:8px; margin-left:2px;
}

/* "What is AI Marketing?" callout */
.aim-what-box {
  margin-top:24px; background:rgba(0,69,103,0.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.14); border-left:4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius:12px; padding:20px 22px;
}
.aim-what-label {
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:8px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.aim-what-box p { font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--text); line-height:1.78; margin:0; }

/* ── FOUR PILLARS ── 4 cards in one row ───────────────────────────────────── */
.aim-pillars-intro { text-align:center; max-width:780px; margin:0 auto 48px; }

.aim-pillars-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:20px;
}
@media(max-width:1024px){ .aim-pillars-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:18px; } }
@media(max-width:580px){  .aim-pillars-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.aim-pillar-card {
  height:430px; perspective:1200px; cursor:pointer;
  border-radius:16px;
  transition:transform 0.28s ease;
}
.aim-pillar-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); }
.aim-pillar-card:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #60c4f0; outline-offset:4px; border-radius:16px; }

/* Per-pillar accent colours on hover */
.aim-pillar-card:nth-child(1):hover .aim-pillar-front { border-bottom:3px solid #60c4f0; }
.aim-pillar-card:nth-child(2):hover .aim-pillar-front { border-bottom:3px solid #7c6cf0; }
.aim-pillar-card:nth-child(3):hover .aim-pillar-front { border-bottom:3px solid #1aac54; }
.aim-pillar-card:nth-child(4):hover .aim-pillar-front { border-bottom:3px solid #e3564a; }

.aim-pillar-inner {
  position:relative; width:100%; height:100%;
  transition:transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
}
.aim-pillar-card.flipped .aim-pillar-inner { transform:rotateY(180deg); }

.aim-pillar-front, .aim-pillar-back {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  backface-visibility:hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  border-radius:16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}

/* FRONT — white card */
.aim-pillar-front {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.11);
  box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,69,103,0.07);
  /* no overflow:hidden here — let image-wrap clip itself */
  transition:box-shadow 0.28s, border-color 0.28s;
}
.aim-pillar-card:hover .aim-pillar-front {
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,69,103,0.16);
}

/* Image strip */
.aim-pillar-img-wrap {
  position:relative; flex-shrink:0; height:165px; overflow:hidden;
}
.aim-pillar-img-wrap img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  transition:transform 0.45s ease;
}
.aim-pillar-card:hover .aim-pillar-img-wrap img { transform:scale(1.07); }

/* Number badge overlaid on image */
.aim-pillar-badge {
  position:absolute; top:10px; left:12px;
  background:var(--primary); color:#fff;
  font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:0.06em;
  padding:3px 10px; border-radius:100px; line-height:1.4;
  transition:background 0.25s;
}
.aim-pillar-card:nth-child(1):hover .aim-pillar-badge { background:#60c4f0; color:#062c35; }
.aim-pillar-card:nth-child(2):hover .aim-pillar-badge { background:#7c6cf0; }
.aim-pillar-card:nth-child(3):hover .aim-pillar-badge { background:#1aac54; }
.aim-pillar-card:nth-child(4):hover .aim-pillar-badge { background:#e3564a; }

/* Content body — tight padding, button flows at bottom */
.aim-pillar-body {
  padding:13px 17px 15px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; flex:1;
}
.aim-pillar-body h3 {
  font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--dark-navy); margin:0; line-height:1.3;
}
.aim-pillar-subtitle { color:var(--primary); font-style:italic; font-size:0.78rem; margin:0; }
.aim-pillar-row {
  display:block; align-items:flex-start; gap:6px; font-size:12px; color:var(--text);line-height:1.8;
}
.aim-pillar-label {
  font-weight:700; color:var(--primary); min-width:62px; flex-shrink:0;
  font-size:14px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; padding-top:1px;
}

/* Explore button — sits tight below content via margin-top:auto */
.aim-explore-btn {
  position:static;
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:10px;
  align-self:flex-start;
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.22); color:var(--primary);
  padding:6px 13px; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;
  font-size:0.74rem; font-weight:600; font-family:inherit;
  transition:background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.aim-explore-btn:hover { background:rgba(0,69,103,0.07); border-color:var(--primary); }

/* BACK face — dark gradient */
.aim-pillar-back {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #004567 0%, #062c35 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.22);
  transform:rotateY(180deg);
  padding:22px 20px 58px;
  position:relative;
}
.aim-pillar-back .aim-explore-btn {
  position:absolute; bottom:14px; left:20px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  margin-top:0; padding-top:6px;
}
.aim-pillar-back .aim-explore-btn:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.aim-pillar-back h3 { font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:700; color:#fff; margin:0 0 12px; }
.aim-pillar-back ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; flex:1; }
.aim-pillar-back ul li {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); font-size:0.86rem;
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; line-height:1.55;
}
.aim-pillar-back ul li::before { content:"✓"; color:#60c4f0; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px; }

/* ── QUIZ SECTION ── 2-column card grid ───────────────────────────────────── */
.aim-quiz-intro { text-align:center; max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 36px; }

.aim-quiz-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:16px;
  max-width:920px;
  margin:0 auto;
  list-style:none; padding:0;
}
@media(max-width:640px){ .aim-quiz-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
/* 5th item spans full width on 2-col layout */
.aim-quiz-grid li:nth-child(5) { grid-column:span 2; }
@media(max-width:640px){ .aim-quiz-grid li:nth-child(5){ grid-column:span 1; } }

.aim-quiz-card {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius:14px; padding:20px 22px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,69,103,0.05);
  transition:box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.aim-quiz-card:hover { box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(0,69,103,0.13); border-color:rgba(0,69,103,0.22); transform:translateY(-2px); }

.aim-quiz-card-icon {
  flex-shrink:0; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(0,69,103,0.08);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--primary); font-size:1.25rem;
}
.aim-quiz-card-body { flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.aim-quiz-card-body p { margin:0; font-size:0.94rem; color:var(--dark-navy); font-weight:500; line-height:1.5; }
.aim-quiz-yes {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
  background:rgba(0,69,103,0.07); color:var(--primary);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.2);
  border-radius:6px; padding:4px 12px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:0.78rem; white-space:nowrap; align-self:flex-start;
}

.aim-quiz-conclusion {
  background:rgba(0,69,103,0.05); border:1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.14);
  border-radius:16px; padding:26px 32px;
  text-align:center; margin:28px auto 0; max-width:920px;
  font-size:1rem; color:var(--text); line-height:1.7;
}
.aim-quiz-conclusion strong { color:var(--primary); }

/* Mobile: disable flip, stack content */
@media(max-width:580px){
  .aim-pillar-card{ height:auto; perspective:none; }
  .aim-pillar-inner{ transform:none !important; position:static; height:auto; }
  .aim-pillar-front{ position:static; overflow:hidden; }
  .aim-pillar-back{ display:none; }
  .aim-explore-btn{ display:none; }
  .aim-tab{ font-size:0.8rem; padding:6px 14px; }
  .aim-quiz-card{ padding:16px 14px; }
  .aim-quiz-conclusion{ padding:18px 16px; margin-top:20px; }
  .aim-quiz-intro { margin-bottom: 24px; }
}

/* ===== AI SEO PAGE ===== */

/* Hero */
.aiseo-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #062c35 0%, #003550 60%, #004567 100%);
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  min-height: 520px; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.aiseo-hero-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center;
}
.aiseo-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.aiseo-hero-content .eyebrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.aiseo-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; margin: 16px 0 20px;
}
.aiseo-br { display: block; }
.aiseo-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.aiseo-hero-pills {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.aiseo-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.aiseo-pill i { color: #60c4f0; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.aiseo-hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.aiseo-hero-img {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.aiseo-hero-img img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.aiseo-hero-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.3);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: #fff;
}
.aiseo-hero-badge i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: #60c4f0; }
.aiseo-hero-badge span { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; }

/* H2 Intro Grid */
.aiseo-intro-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start;
}
.aiseo-intro-text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.15rem); margin: 16px 0 20px; }
.aiseo-intro-text p { color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.aiseo-discover {
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.aiseo-feature-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 12px 0 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.aiseo-feature-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--dark-navy); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5;
}
.aiseo-feature-list li i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.aiseo-intro-visual {
  position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: visible;
}
.aiseo-intro-visual img {
  width: 100%; border-radius: 20px; height: 420px; object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,69,103,0.15);
}
.aiseo-stat-card {
  position: absolute; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,69,103,0.12);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; min-width: 130px;
}
.aiseo-stat-card strong { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); line-height: 1; }
.aiseo-stat-card span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
.aiseo-stat-1 { top: -18px; right: -18px; }
.aiseo-stat-2 { bottom: 28px; left: -18px; }

/* H3 Benefits Grid */
.aiseo-benefits-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.aiseo-benefits-intro h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2rem); margin: 14px 0 0; }
.aiseo-benefits-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px;
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.aiseo-benefit-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,69,103,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s, border-color 0.22s;
}
.aiseo-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,69,103,0.13);
  border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.22);
}
.aiseo-benefit-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.08); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.aiseo-benefit-card:hover .aiseo-benefit-icon { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.aiseo-benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 0; line-height: 1.4;
}

/* H4 Framework Grid */
.aiseo-fw-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.aiseo-fw-intro h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2rem); margin: 14px 0 0; }
.aiseo-fw-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
.aiseo-fw-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,69,103,0.06);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.22s, border-color 0.22s;
}
.aiseo-fw-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(0,69,103,0.13); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.22); }
.aiseo-fw-num {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(0,69,103,0.06);
  line-height: 1; user-select: none;
}
.aiseo-fw-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.08); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.aiseo-fw-card:hover .aiseo-fw-icon { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.aiseo-fw-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 0;
}
.aiseo-fw-body p { color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Phases Infographic */
.aiseo-phases-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 52px; }
.aiseo-phases-intro h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2rem); margin: 14px 0 10px; }
.aiseo-phases-intro p { color: var(--text); }
.aiseo-phases-track {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px; position: relative;
}
.aiseo-phase {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0; position: relative;
}
.aiseo-phase-circle {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,69,103,0.28);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aiseo-phase-connector {
  position: absolute; top: 36px; left: calc(50% + 36px);
  width: calc(100% + 28px - 72px); height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), rgba(0,69,103,0.25));
}
.aiseo-phase-last .aiseo-phase-connector { display: none; }
.aiseo-phase-card {
  margin-top: 20px; padding: 26px 20px; text-align: center;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px; width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,69,103,0.06);
  flex: 1;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.aiseo-phase:hover .aiseo-phase-card { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,69,103,0.13); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.22); }
.aiseo-phase-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.aiseo-phase-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.aiseo-phase-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .aiseo-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aiseo-phases-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .aiseo-phase-connector { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aiseo-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .aiseo-hero-img { display: none; }
  .aiseo-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .aiseo-intro-visual { display: none; }
  .aiseo-fw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aiseo-stat-1, .aiseo-stat-2 { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .aiseo-hero { padding: 80px 0 60px; }
  .aiseo-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aiseo-phases-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aiseo-hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .aiseo-hero-ctas .btn { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ===== AI SEO — DISCOVER SPOTLIGHT ===== */
.aiseo-discover-section {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #062c35 0%, #003550 55%, #004567 100%);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.aiseo-discover-wrap {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.aiseo-discover-left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff; margin: 10px 0 10px; line-height: 1.25;
}
.aiseo-discover-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* GEO Spotlight glassmorphism layout */
.geo-section-bg-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: url('../images/abstract-high-tech-blue-glowing-lines-with-dots-plexus-triangles-abstract-background.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.geo-spotlight-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 44px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.geo-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; align-items: stretch;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.geo-spotlight-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.geo-glass {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, background 0.28s, border-color 0.28s, box-shadow 0.28s;
  cursor: default;
}
.geo-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.26);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.geo-glass-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: #60c4f0;
  transition: background 0.28s, transform 0.28s;
}
.geo-glass:hover .geo-glass-icon { background: rgba(96,196,240,0.2); transform: scale(1.08); }
.geo-glass-icon--accent { background: rgba(96,196,240,0.15); border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.3); }
.geo-glass-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.geo-glass p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }
.geo-glass--accent {
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.22);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.geo-glass--accent:hover {
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.16);
  border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 28px rgba(96,196,240,0.12);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .geo-spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Metrics row */
.aiseo-metrics {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.aiseo-metric {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 18px;
  transition: background 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
}
.aiseo-metric:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13); border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.aiseo-metric-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.15); color: #60c4f0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.aiseo-metric-num {
  font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.aiseo-metric-lbl { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 3px; }

/* Right visual */
.aiseo-discover-right { position: relative; }
.aiseo-discover-img {
  width: 100%; height: 340px; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 18px; display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.aiseo-discover-cards {
  position: absolute; bottom: -24px; left: -20px; right: -20px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
/* AEO right column — normal flow layout */
.aeo-right-wrap {
  border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  background: rgba(4,34,42,0.95);
}
.aeo-img-strip img {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 30%;
}
.aeo-benefits { padding: 18px 16px 20px; }
.aeo-benefits-lbl {
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.aeo-benefits-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px;
}
.aiseo-dcard {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(6,44,53,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  animation: aiseo-slide-in 0.5s ease both;
}
.aiseo-dcard:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.aiseo-dcard:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
@keyframes aiseo-slide-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.aiseo-dcard:hover { border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.45); transform: translateX(4px); }
.aiseo-dcard-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.15); color: #60c4f0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem;
}
.aiseo-dcard-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.aiseo-dcard-text strong { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.aiseo-dcard-text span  { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.35; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .aiseo-discover-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .aiseo-discover-right { margin-top: 80px; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .aiseo-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aiseo-discover-cards { position: static; margin-top: 16px; }
  .aiseo-discover-img { height: 220px; }
}

/* ===== H2 STAY AHEAD — INTERACTIVE TABS (sah-*) ===== */
.sah-section { padding-bottom: 20px; }

/* Section header */
.sah-header { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.sah-header h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.9vw, 2.2rem); margin: 14px 0 0; color: var(--dark-navy); }

/* Tab buttons */
.sah-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 0; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.14);
  background: #f7fafc; margin-bottom: 0;
  max-width: 680px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.sah-tab {
  flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 14px 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text); transition: background 0.22s, color 0.22s;
  border-right: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.sah-tab:last-child { border-right: none; }
.sah-tab:hover { background: rgba(0,69,103,0.06); color: var(--primary); }
.sah-tab.active { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.sah-tab-icon { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; }
.sah-tab:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--primary); outline-offset: -3px; }

/* Panels container */
.sah-panels {
  margin-top: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.12);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Individual panel */
.sah-panel { animation: sahFadeIn 0.3s ease both; }
.sah-panel--hidden { display: none; }
@keyframes sahFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.sah-panel-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: start;
}

/* Text side */
.sah-panel-text { padding: 40px 40px 40px 40px; }
.sah-panel-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em; border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 6px 14px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.08); color: var(--primary);
}
.sah-panel-badge--blue  { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.09);  color: #1d4ed8; }
.sah-panel-badge--teal  { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.09);  color: #0f766e; }
.sah-panel-text > p { color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* Pain cards (panel 1) */
.sah-pain-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px;
}
.sah-pain-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: #fff5f5; border: 1px solid #fee2e2;
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: #b91c1c;
  transition: transform 0.18s;
}
.sah-pain-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sah-pain-card i { font-size: 0.95rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Spec list (panel 2) */
.sah-spec-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-top: 20px; }
.sah-spec-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  background: #f7fafc; border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.sah-spec-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,69,103,0.1); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.22); }
.sah-spec-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 11px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.08); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.sah-spec-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sah-spec-item p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }

.sah-spec-heading {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
}

/* Tools list (panel 3) */
/* ── AI-TOOLS INTERACTIVE CARD GRID ─────────────────────────── */
.sah-tools-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 20px 0 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.sah-tool-item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.11);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 52px 16px 18px;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.24s ease, box-shadow 0.24s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
/* shimmer sweep on hover */
.sah-tool-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,150,200,0.08) 60%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.sah-tool-item:hover::after,
.sah-tool-item:focus-visible::after { transform: translateX(100%); }

/* left accent bar (replaces top bar for horizontal layout) */
.sah-tool-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), #0096c7);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease;
  border-radius: 14px 0 0 14px;
}
.sah-tool-item:hover::before,
.sah-tool-item:focus-visible::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.sah-tool-item:hover,
.sah-tool-item:focus-visible {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,69,103,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0,150,200,0.3);
  outline: none;
}

/* number badge — right side */
.sah-tool-num {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; right: 18px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: rgba(0,69,103,0.22);
  transition: color 0.22s;
}
.sah-tool-item:hover .sah-tool-num { color: #0096c7; }

/* icon circle — left, no bottom margin needed */
.sah-tool-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.07); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.64,1);
}
.sah-tool-item:hover .sah-tool-icon,
.sah-tool-item:focus-visible .sah-tool-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #0096c7);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
}

/* text — grows to fill remaining space */
.sah-tool-item > span {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.22s; flex: 1;
}
.sah-tool-item:hover > span { color: var(--primary); }

/* Image side */
.sah-panel-img { position: relative; height: 100%; min-height: 340px; }
.sah-panel-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.sah-img-tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.sah-img-tag--red  { background: rgba(185,28,28,0.82);  color: #fff; }
.sah-img-tag--green{ background: rgba(21,128,61,0.82);  color: #fff; }
.sah-img-tag--teal { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.82); color: #fff; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sah-panel-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sah-panel-img { min-height: 240px; order: -1; }
  .sah-panel-text { padding: 28px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sah-pain-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sah-panel-img { min-height: 200px; }

  /* ── Mobile: convert tabs → stacked cards ── */
  /* Hide tab buttons entirely — not needed in card layout */
  .sah-tabs { display: none; }

  /* Remove the unified panel container styling */
  .sah-panels {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
    border: none; border-top: none; border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent; overflow: visible;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  /* Show ALL panels (including the hidden second one) as individual cards */
  .sah-panel,
  .sah-panel--hidden {
    display: block !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.12);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,69,103,0.08);
    animation: none;
  }

  /* Second card uses a warning-red accent to match its badge */
  #sah-panel-2 { border-top-color: #b91c1c; }
}

/* ── PPC AUDIT STEPS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ppc-audit-steps {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.ppc-audit-step {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px 20px 20px 18px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.ppc-audit-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), #0096c7);
  border-radius: 14px 0 0 14px;
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ppc-audit-step:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,69,103,0.12); border-color: rgba(0,150,200,0.25); transform: translateX(4px); }
.ppc-audit-step:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.ppc-audit-step--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,69,103,0.04) 0%, rgba(0,150,200,0.05) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0,150,200,0.2);
}
.ppc-audit-num {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: rgba(0,69,103,0.3); min-width: 22px; padding-top: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ppc-audit-step:hover .ppc-audit-num { color: #0096c7; }
.ppc-audit-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.07); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.64,1);
}
.ppc-audit-step:hover .ppc-audit-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #0096c7);
  color: #fff; transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}
.ppc-audit-step--accent .ppc-audit-icon { background: rgba(0,150,200,0.12); color: #0096c7; }
.ppc-audit-text { flex: 1; }
.ppc-audit-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ppc-audit-text span { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ── LOCAL SEO PROCESS STEPS GRID ───────────────────────────── */
.lseo-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.lseo-process-step {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 18px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lseo-process-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #0096c7);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
}
.lseo-process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,69,103,0.13); border-color: rgba(0,150,200,0.28); }
.lseo-process-step:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.lseo-process-step--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,69,103,0.04), rgba(0,150,200,0.06));
  border-color: rgba(0,150,200,0.22);
}
.lseo-ps-num {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: rgba(0,69,103,0.28); margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.lseo-process-step:hover .lseo-ps-num { color: #0096c7; }
.lseo-ps-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.07); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(.34,1.4,.64,1);
}
.lseo-process-step:hover .lseo-ps-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #0096c7);
  color: #fff; transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
}
.lseo-process-step--accent .lseo-ps-icon { background: rgba(0,150,200,0.1); color: #0096c7; }
.lseo-ps-title {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.35;
}
.lseo-ps-desc {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;
}
/* Arrow connectors between steps */
.lseo-ps-connector {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 6px; padding-top: 54px;
  color: rgba(0,69,103,0.25); font-size: 13px;
}

/* ── Responsive: 3 cols on tablet ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .lseo-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .lseo-ps-connector { display: none; }
}

/* ── Responsive: 2 cols on small tablet ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .lseo-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }
  .lseo-process-step { padding: 22px 14px 18px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .lseo-ps-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .lseo-ps-title { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .lseo-ps-desc { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* ── Responsive: 1 col on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .lseo-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
}


/* ========================================================
   INDEX-NEW PAGE STYLES  (moved from inline <style>)
   Alternating section scheme:
     Hero → DARK | Scale → LIGHT | Why Critical → DARK
     Comparison → LIGHT | Stats → DARK | What We Do → LIGHT
     Industries → DARK | Testimonials → LIGHT
     Contact → DARK | Footer → DARK
   ======================================================== */

/* --- Header social icons --- */
.header-socials {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px;
  padding-right:12px;
  margin-right:4px;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.hsoc {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:8px;
  font-size:14px; color:var(--dark-navy);
  background:transparent;
  transition:background 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.hsoc:hover { background:var(--primary); color:#fff; }
.hsoc:focus-visible { background:var(--primary); color:#fff; outline:2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset:2px; }
@media(max-width:900px){ .header-socials { display:none !important; } }

/* --- Hero tab chips --- */
.hero-tabs { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:28px; }
.hero-tab-chip {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  padding:7px 18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius:100px;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  cursor:default;
  transition:all 0.25s ease;
}
.hero-tab-chip i { color:#60c4f0; font-size:11px; }
.hero-tab-chip.active {
  background:var(--primary); border-color:var(--primary); color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,69,103,0.4);
}
.hero-tab-chip.active i { color:#fff; }

/* --- Hero AI backdrop image --- */
.hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}

/* Primary: blue plexus — full cover, clearly visible */
.hero-bg-primary {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center center;
  opacity: 0.40;
  filter: brightness(0.60) saturate(1.15);
  display: block;
}

/* Accent: colorful network — top-right corner, screen blend for rainbow shimmer */
.hero-bg-accent {
  position: absolute; top: -10%; right: -5%;
  width: 65%; height: 80%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: right top;
  opacity: 0.26;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: saturate(1.6) hue-rotate(10deg);
  display: block;
}

/* Dark vignette overlay — lighter centre so plexus shows through */
.hero-backdrop::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(3,18,28,0.45) 0%, rgba(3,18,28,0.92) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(3,18,28,0.50) 0%, rgba(3,18,28,0.0) 45%, rgba(3,18,28,0.92) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(3,18,28,0.70) 0%, rgba(3,18,28,0.0) 30%, rgba(3,18,28,0.0) 70%, rgba(3,18,28,0.65) 100%);
}

/* --- Example callout badge --- */
.example-callout {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 20px 22px 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.example-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 13px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 13px;
}
.example-badge i { font-size: 11px; }
.example-callout p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.example-callout p + p { margin-top: 10px; }

/* --- Why section (two-col) --- */
.why-doc-section { padding:80px 0 60px; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.why-doc-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
@media(max-width:780px){ .why-doc-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; } }
.why-doc-text h2 { margin-bottom:20px; }
.why-doc-text p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.82; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:16px; }
.why-doc-text p:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.why-doc-right h3 { font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px); margin-bottom:18px; }
.why-doc-right p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.82; color:var(--text); }

/* ── SECTION: Scale Your Growth — LIGHT ── */
.scale-section { padding:90px 0; background:#fff; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.scale-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
@media(max-width:880px){ .scale-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .scale-img-col{ order:-1; } }
.scale-img-wrap { position:relative; border-radius:20px; }
.scale-img-wrap img {
  width:100%; border-radius:20px; display:block;
  box-shadow:0 24px 64px rgba(6,44,53,0.16);
  transition:transform 0.5s ease;
}
.scale-img-wrap:hover img { transform:scale(1.015); }
.scale-badge {
  position:absolute; background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:12px 16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(6,44,53,0.14); border:1px solid var(--gray-100);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.scale-badge i { font-size:20px; color:var(--primary); flex-shrink:0; }
.scale-badge-body strong { display:block; font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--dark-navy); line-height:1.1; }
.scale-badge-body span  { font-size:11px; color:var(--text); white-space:nowrap; }
.scale-badge-1 { top:-18px; right:-18px; animation:floatA 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.scale-badge-2 { bottom:32px; left:-22px; animation:floatB 3.9s ease-in-out infinite 0.7s; }
.scale-badge-3 { bottom:-16px; right:36px; animation:floatA 3.6s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
@keyframes floatA { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-10px)} }
@keyframes floatB { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-7px)} }
.scale-text-col { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.scale-text-col > .btn { align-self:flex-start !important; width:fit-content !important; max-width:100%; }
.scale-text-col h2 { margin-bottom:18px; }
.scale-text-col > p { font-size:15px; line-height:1.84; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:28px; }
.scale-highlights { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; margin-bottom:32px; }
@media(max-width:480px){ .scale-highlights{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.scale-hl {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background:var(--gray-50); border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius:10px; padding:12px 14px;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--dark-navy);
  transition:all 0.25s ease; cursor:default;
}
.scale-hl:hover { border-color:rgba(0,69,103,0.3); background:rgba(0,69,103,0.06); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.scale-hl i { color:var(--primary); font-size:15px; flex-shrink:0; }

/* ── SECTION: Why Critical — DARK ── */
.why-critical-section {
  padding:90px 0 0;
  background:var(--dark-navy);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.why-critical-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; opacity:0.06;
  background:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1451187580459-43490279c0fa?w=1400&q=60&fit=crop') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.why-critical-hdr { text-align:center; margin:0 auto 32px; max-width:820px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.why-critical-hdr .eyebrow { background:rgba(0,180,220,0.15); border-color:rgba(0,180,220,0.28); color:#7ec8e8; }
.why-critical-hdr h2 { color:#fff; margin-bottom:0; }
.why-critical-cards {
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; margin-bottom:44px;
}
@media(max-width:900px){ .why-critical-cards{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media(max-width:540px){ .why-critical-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.wcc {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:34px 22px 28px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
}
.wcc::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:3px;
  background:var(--primary); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform 0.35s ease;
}
.wcc:hover { box-shadow:0 10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
.wcc:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.wcc-num { font-size:11px; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:#7ec8e8; margin-bottom:16px; display:block; opacity:0.7; }
.wcc-icon {
  width:66px; height:66px; border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color:#7ec8e8;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:28px; margin:0 auto 20px;
  transition:all 0.3s ease; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.wcc:hover .wcc-icon { background:var(--primary); color:#fff; transform:rotate(5deg) scale(1.1); border-color:transparent; }
.wcc h3 { font-size:15.5px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.4; }
.wcc p  { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62); line-height:1.72; margin:0; }
.why-critical-callout {
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  max-width:800px; margin:0 auto 48px;
  padding:36px 48px 32px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,180,220,0.22);
  border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 0 48px rgba(0,180,220,0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  font-size:17px; line-height:1.95; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  text-align:center;
  transition:border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.why-critical-callout:hover {
  border-color:rgba(0,200,240,0.38);
  box-shadow:0 0 72px rgba(0,180,220,0.14), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
/* Opening decorative quote */
.wcc-quote {
  display:block; font-size:72px; line-height:0.6;
  font-family:Georgia,serif; color:rgba(0,180,220,0.28);
  margin-bottom:18px; user-select:none;
}
/* Highlight phrases */
.cph {
  color:#7ec8e8; position:relative;
  display:inline; cursor:default;
  transition:color 0.3s ease;
}
.cph::after {
  content:''; position:absolute;
  bottom:-1px; left:0; right:100%; height:1.5px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,200,240,0.85),rgba(0,230,185,0.65));
  transition:right 0.4s ease;
}
.cph:hover { color:#50e0ff; }
.cph:hover::after { right:0; }
/* Closing strong phrase */
.why-critical-callout strong {
  color:#7ec8e8; font-weight:700;
  animation:wcc-glow 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wcc-glow {
  0%,100% { text-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(0,200,240,0.25); }
  50%      { text-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(0,200,240,0.65),0 0 36px rgba(0,180,220,0.25); }
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .why-critical-callout{ font-size:15px; padding:28px 24px 24px; }
  .wcc-quote{ font-size:52px; }
}

/* ── Why Critical vector illustration ── */
.why-critical-vector {
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  width:100%; margin-top:0;
  margin-bottom:-120px;
}
.why-critical-vector svg { display:block; width:100%; height:auto; overflow:visible; }

/* ── Dark section variant (Why Choose Us) ── */
.section-dark { background:var(--dark-navy); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.section-dark::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:url('../images/abstract-high-tech-blue-glowing-lines-with-dots-plexus-triangles-abstract-background.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity:0.25; mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
.section-dark > .container { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.section-dark .eyebrow { background:rgba(0,180,220,0.15); border-color:rgba(0,180,220,0.28); color:#7ec8e8; }
.section-dark h2 { color:#fff; }
/* Why It Matters — custom bg overlay */
.why-crit-section { overflow: hidden; }
.why-crit-section::before {
  background-image: url('../images/artdesignabstractdata.webp') !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center !important;
  opacity: 0.07 !important;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity !important;
}
.why-crit-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,69,103,0.18) 0%, transparent 75%);
}
.why-crit-section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 901px) { .why-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ── Inline-style replacements (nth-child transition delays) ── */
.stat-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay:.12s }
.stat-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay:.24s }
.stat-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay:.36s }
.blog-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay:.10s }
.blog-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay:.20s }
.ai-card:nth-child(2)   { transition-delay:.12s }
.ai-card:nth-child(3)   { transition-delay:.24s }
.sol-card:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay:.10s }
.sol-card:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay:.20s }
.sol-card:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay:.30s }
.sol-card:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay:.40s }
/* Blog section border (replaces inline style) */
.blog-section { border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
/* Mega-menu secondary group label spacing (replaces inline margin-top) */
.mega-group-lbl-mt { margin-top:16px; }

/* ── SECTION: Comparison Table — LIGHT ── */
.compare-section { padding:90px 0; background:var(--gray-50); border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.compare-eyebrow-wrap { text-align:center; margin-bottom:52px; }
.compare-eyebrow-wrap h2 { font-size:clamp(23px,3.15vw,31px); margin-top:14px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; line-height:1.18; }
.compare-table-wrap { overflow-x:auto; border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:0 4px 32px rgba(6,44,53,0.10); }
.compare-table {
  width:100%; table-layout:fixed; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:0;
  border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
}
.compare-table col { width:33.33%; }
.compare-table thead tr th { padding:24px 22px; font-size:16px; font-weight:700; text-align:center; letter-spacing:0.02em; vertical-align:middle; }
.compare-table thead .th-label { background:var(--dark-navy); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size:13px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-align:left; padding-left:26px; }
.compare-table thead .th-bad { background:#e8ecef; color:#4a5a65; border-left:1px solid #d0d8de; }
.compare-table thead .th-bad i { display:block; font-size:26px; margin-bottom:8px; color:#d9545a; }
.compare-table thead .th-good { background:var(--primary); color:#fff; border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.compare-table thead .th-good i { display:block; font-size:26px; margin-bottom:8px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.compare-table tbody tr { border-bottom:1px solid #e4eaee; transition:background 0.18s ease; }
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.compare-table tbody tr:hover .ct-label { background:#0d3d4a; }
.compare-table tbody tr:hover .td-bad  { background:#fdecea; }
.compare-table tbody tr:hover .td-good { background:#e8f4fd; }
.compare-table tbody tr td { padding:18px 22px; font-size:15px; line-height:1.65; vertical-align:middle; }
.ct-label { background:var(--dark-navy); color:#fff; text-align:left; transition:background 0.18s ease; }
.ct-label-inner { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.ct-icon {
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:11px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.10); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:17px; transition:all 0.2s ease;
}
.compare-table tbody tr:hover .ct-icon { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color:#fff; }
.ct-label-text { font-size:14.5px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1.3; }
.td-bad {
  background:#fafbfc; color:#5a6875; border-left:1px solid #e4eaee;
  text-align:left; transition:background 0.18s ease;
}
.td-bad::before {
  content:''; display:inline-block; width:18px; height:18px;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Ccircle cx='8' cy='8' r='7' fill='%23fde8e8'/%3E%3Cpath d='M5 5l6 6M11 5l-6 6' stroke='%23e05252' stroke-width='1.8' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
  vertical-align:middle; margin-right:9px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.td-good {
  background:rgba(0,69,103,0.038); color:var(--dark-navy);
  font-weight:600; border-left:1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  text-align:left; transition:background 0.18s ease;
}
.td-good::before {
  content:''; display:inline-block; width:18px; height:18px;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Ccircle cx='8' cy='8' r='7' fill='%23dff2e8'/%3E%3Cpath d='M4.5 8.5l2.5 2.5 4.5-5' stroke='%23198754' stroke-width='1.8' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
  vertical-align:middle; margin-right:9px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) .ct-label { background:rgba(6,44,53,0.92); }

/* sr-only: visually hidden but readable by screen readers */
.sr-only {
  position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
}

/* ── Compare table mobile — horizontal scroll ── */
@media(max-width:760px){
  .compare-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(6,44,53,0.10); }
  .compare-table { min-width: 540px; }
  .compare-table thead tr th { padding: 16px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
  .compare-table thead th i { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
  .compare-table tbody tr td { padding: 14px 12px; font-size: 13px; }
  .ct-label-text { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ── SECTION: Stats — DARK ── */
.stats-section { position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:80px 0; background:var(--dark-navy); }
.stats-bg { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.stats-bg img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center; opacity:0.32; mix-blend-mode:screen; }
.stats-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.stats-head { text-align:center; margin-bottom:52px; }
.stats-head h2 { color:#fff; }
.stats-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }
@media(max-width:760px){ .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media(max-width:460px){ .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.stat-card {
  text-align:center; padding:36px 24px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  transition:all 0.25s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.stat-icon { font-size:26px; color:#7ec8e8; margin-bottom:14px; display:block; }
.stat-num { font-size:48px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; line-height:1; }
.stat-suf { font-size:28px; font-weight:800; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.stat-lbl { font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin:10px 0 6px; }
.stat-sub { font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* ── SECTION: What We Do — LIGHT ── */
.svc-doc-section { padding:90px 0; background:var(--gray-50); border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.svc-doc-section .eyebrow { background:rgba(0,69,103,0.1); border-color:rgba(0,69,103,0.25); color:var(--primary); }
.svc-doc-section h2 { color:var(--dark-navy); }
.svc-doc-intro { font-size:16px; line-height:1.82; color:var(--text); margin:14px auto 52px; text-align:center; }

/* Desktop: horizontal expanding accordion */
.wwd-strip { display:flex; gap:10px; min-height:480px; }
.wwd-panel {
  flex:1; min-width:62px;
  position:relative; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden;
  cursor:pointer; color:#fff;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  transition:flex 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
.wwd-panel.is-open { flex:4.8; }
.wwd-panel::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; z-index:1;
  transition:opacity 0.4s ease;
}
/* Strong bottom fade for text legibility, photo visible only at top */
.wwd-navy::before { background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,44,53,0.98) 0%, rgba(6,44,53,0.92) 35%, rgba(6,44,53,0.60) 62%, rgba(6,44,53,0.18) 100%); }
.wwd-blue::before  { background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,69,103,0.98) 0%, rgba(0,69,103,0.92) 35%, rgba(0,69,103,0.60) 62%, rgba(0,69,103,0.18) 100%); }
.wwd-panel.is-open::before { opacity:0.90; }
.wwd-panel::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:2;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 75% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%);
  border-radius:inherit;
}
.wwd-panel-inner { position:relative; z-index:3; height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:26px 20px; }
.wwd-icon {
  width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:14px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:24px; margin-bottom:14px;
  transition:background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.wwd-panel.is-open .wwd-icon { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); transform:scale(1.07); }
.wwd-vtitle {
  writing-mode:vertical-rl; text-orientation:mixed; transform:rotate(180deg);
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.06em;
  white-space:nowrap; line-height:1;
  opacity:1; transition:opacity 0.15s ease;
  flex:1; display:flex; align-items:center;
}
.wwd-panel.is-open .wwd-vtitle { opacity:0; pointer-events:none; }
.wwd-content {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:4;
  padding:0 24px 30px;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px);
  transition:opacity 0.32s ease 0.2s, transform 0.32s ease 0.2s;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.wwd-panel.is-open .wwd-content { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
.wwd-content-title { font-size:20px; font-weight:800; line-height:1.25; margin-bottom:10px; color:#fff; }
.wwd-content-desc  { font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.72; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); margin-bottom:18px; }
.wwd-link {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; color:#fff;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  border-radius:100px; padding:9px 20px;
  text-decoration:none; transition:background 0.2s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}
.wwd-link:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.30); gap:11px; }

/* wwd: tablet 2-col grid (601–768px) */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .wwd-strip { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:12px; min-height:unset; }
  .wwd-panel { flex:unset; min-width:unset; min-height:260px; border-radius:18px; }
  .wwd-panel.is-open { flex:unset; }
  .wwd-vtitle { display:none; }
  .wwd-content { position:static; opacity:1; transform:none; pointer-events:auto; padding:0 18px 22px; transition:none; }
  .wwd-panel-inner { padding:18px 18px 10px; }
  .wwd-content-title { font-size:15px; }
  .wwd-content-desc  { font-size:13px; line-height:1.6; display:block; }
  .wwd-link { font-size:12px; padding:7px 15px; }
}

/* wwd: mobile image-top + white-body card (≤600px) */
@media(max-width:600px){
  .wwd-strip {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px; min-height: unset;
  }
  .wwd-panel {
    flex: unset; min-width: unset; min-height: unset;
    border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6,44,53,0.10);
    background-size: cover; background-position: center top;
  }
  .wwd-panel.is-open { flex: unset; }

  /* Gradient overlay — top-to-bottom, limited to the image header height */
  .wwd-navy::before { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6,44,53,0.15) 0%, rgba(6,44,53,0.70) 100%); height: 120px; }
  .wwd-blue::before  { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,69,103,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,69,103,0.70) 100%); height: 120px; }
  .wwd-panel::after  { height: 120px; }

  /* Image header strip — 120px tall, icon anchored to bottom */
  .wwd-panel-inner {
    height: 120px; flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 18px 14px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    position: relative; z-index: 3;
  }
  .wwd-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  }
  .wwd-vtitle { display: none; }

  /* White card body — title, description, link */
  .wwd-content {
    position: static; opacity: 1;
    transform: none; pointer-events: auto; transition: none;
    padding: 16px 18px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .wwd-content-title {
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-navy); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .wwd-content-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; display: block;
  }
  .wwd-link {
    background: rgba(0,69,103,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.20);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 12.5px; padding: 7px 16px;
  }
  .wwd-link:hover { background: rgba(0,69,103,0.15); gap: 11px; }

  /* Section intro margin reduction */
  .svc-doc-intro { margin-bottom: 28px; }
}

/* ── SECTION: Industries — DARK ── */
.ind-doc-section { padding:80px 0; background:var(--dark-navy); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.ind-doc-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:url('../images/abstract-high-tech-blue-glowing-lines-with-dots-plexus-triangles-abstract-background.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity:0.35; mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
.ind-doc-section .container { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.ind-doc-section .eyebrow { background:rgba(0,180,220,0.15); border-color:rgba(0,180,220,0.28); color:#7ec8e8; }
.ind-doc-section h2 { color:#fff; }
.ind-doc-section .section-sub { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.ind-card-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:48px; }
@media(max-width:960px){ .ind-card-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media(max-width:480px){ .ind-card-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:10px; } }
.ind-card {
  position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  height:210px; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  text-decoration:none; color:#fff;
  background:#0a3d4a center/cover no-repeat;
  transition:transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.ind-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }
.ind-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,44,53,0.92) 0%, rgba(6,44,53,0.25) 55%, transparent 100%);
  transition:background 0.3s ease;
}
.ind-card:hover::before {
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,69,103,0.96) 0%, rgba(0,69,103,0.6) 60%, rgba(0,69,103,0.15) 100%);
}
.ind-card-body { position:relative; z-index:2; padding:14px 16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; }
.ind-card-left { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; }
.ind-card-icon {
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:9px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px; flex-shrink:0; transition:background 0.25s;
}
.ind-card:hover .ind-card-icon { background:var(--primary); }
.ind-card-name { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2; text-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.ind-card-arrow {
  width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:11px; flex-shrink:0;
  transform:translateX(-6px); opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.ind-card:hover .ind-card-arrow { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }

/* ── SECTION: Testimonials — DARK (original) ── */
/* testi-section keeps its default dark styling from main.css — no overrides needed */

/* ── SECTION: Contact — LIGHT (original) ── */
/* contact-section keeps its default light styling from main.css — no overrides needed */

/* ── SECTION: CTA — LIGHT with animated abstract background ── */
.ni-cta-section {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding:110px 0;
  background:var(--dark-navy);
}

/* Topographic-wave texture for dark CTA */
.ni-cta-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160' viewBox='0 0 160 160'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M-10 0 C30 25 70 -15 170 45' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.032)' stroke-width='1.3'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-10 55 C30 80 70 40 170 100' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.022)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-10 110 C30 135 70 95 170 155' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.032)' stroke-width='1.3'/%3E%3Cpath d='M40 -10 C15 30 65 70 35 170' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.020)' stroke-width='0.9'/%3E%3Cpath d='M110 -10 C85 30 135 70 105 170' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.020)' stroke-width='0.9'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='80' cy='80' r='32' stroke='rgba(0,180,220,0.06)' stroke-width='0.8'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='0' cy='0' r='22' stroke='rgba(0,180,220,0.07)' stroke-width='0.8'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='160' cy='160' r='22' stroke='rgba(0,180,220,0.07)' stroke-width='0.8'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 88% 12%, rgba(0,140,200,0.13) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 65% at 12% 88%, rgba(0,100,150,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 160px 160px, cover, cover;
}

/* Abstract image vibrant layer — behind blobs */
.ni-cta-section::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:url('../images/artdesignabstractdata.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity:0.22; mix-blend-mode:screen;
}

.ni-cta-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.12em;
  color:#7ec8e8; background:rgba(0,180,220,0.15);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,180,220,0.30); border-radius:100px;
  padding:5px 16px; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.ni-cta-center h2 { color:#fff; margin-bottom:36px; font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px); line-height:1.35; }

/* ── Abstract topographic-wave pattern for dark sections ── */
.stats-section::after,
.ind-doc-section::after,
.testi-section::after,
.why-critical-section::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200' viewBox='0 0 200 200'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M-20 35 C20 15 60 55 100 35 S160 15 220 35' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.042)' stroke-width='1.4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-20 70 C20 50 60 90 100 70 S160 50 220 70' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.028)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-20 105 C20 85 60 125 100 105 S160 85 220 105' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.042)' stroke-width='1.4'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-20 140 C20 120 60 160 100 140 S160 120 220 140' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.028)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-20 175 C20 155 60 195 100 175 S160 155 220 175' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.038)' stroke-width='1.2'/%3E%3Cpath d='M35 -20 C15 20 55 60 35 100 S15 160 35 220' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.022)' stroke-width='0.9'/%3E%3Cpath d='M100 -20 C80 20 120 60 100 100 S80 160 100 220' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.026)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M165 -20 C145 20 185 60 165 100 S145 160 165 220' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,0.022)' stroke-width='0.9'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 85% 15%, rgba(0,120,160,0.11) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55% at 15% 85%, rgba(0,60,90,0.13) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,180,220,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%);
  background-size: 200px 200px, cover, cover, cover;
}
/* Content above the abstract overlay */
.stats-inner,
.ind-doc-section .container,
.testi-inner,
.why-critical-hdr,
.why-critical-cards,
.why-critical-callout { position:relative; z-index:2; }

.stats-section   { position:relative; }
.ind-doc-section { position:relative; }
.testi-section   { position:relative; }

/* ── Abstract flowing-curve pattern — all light sections ── */
.scale-section,
.compare-section,
.svc-doc-section,
.contact-section { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }

.scale-section::before,
.compare-section::before,
.svc-doc-section::before,
.contact-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160' viewBox='0 0 160 160'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M-10 0 C30 25 70 -15 170 45' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.055)' stroke-width='1.3'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-10 55 C30 80 70 40 170 100' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.04)' stroke-width='1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-10 110 C30 135 70 95 170 155' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.055)' stroke-width='1.3'/%3E%3Cpath d='M40 -10 C15 30 65 70 35 170' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.035)' stroke-width='0.9'/%3E%3Cpath d='M110 -10 C85 30 135 70 105 170' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.035)' stroke-width='0.9'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='80' cy='80' r='32' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.03)' stroke-width='0.8'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='0' cy='0' r='22' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.04)' stroke-width='0.8'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='160' cy='160' r='22' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.04)' stroke-width='0.8'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='160' cy='0' r='14' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.03)' stroke-width='0.7'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='0' cy='160' r='14' stroke='rgba(0,69,103,0.03)' stroke-width='0.7'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 88% 12%, rgba(0,100,160,0.10) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 65% at 12% 88%, rgba(0,69,103,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 160px 160px, cover, cover;
}

/* Lift inner content above the pattern */
.scale-section > *,
.compare-section > *,
.svc-doc-section > *,
.contact-section > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* ===== INTERNATIONAL WHY ACCORDION (iwacc) ===== */
.iwacc { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; margin-top:24px; }

.iwacc-item {
  border:1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
  border-radius:14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff;
  transition:border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.iwacc-item.open {
  border-color:var(--primary);
  box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(99,102,241,0.13);
}

.iwacc-trigger {
  width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  padding:16px 20px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  text-align:left; font-family:var(--font);
  transition:background 0.15s ease;
}
.iwacc-trigger:hover { background:rgba(99,102,241,0.04); }
.iwacc-item.open .iwacc-trigger { background:rgba(99,102,241,0.06); }
.iwacc-trigger:focus-visible { outline:2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset:-2px; border-radius:14px; }

.iwacc-num {
  flex-shrink:0; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(99,102,241,0.1); color:var(--primary);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:0.03em;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.iwacc-item.open .iwacc-num { background:var(--primary); color:#fff; }

.iwacc-label {
  flex:1; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--dark-navy); line-height:1.4;
}
.iwacc-item.open .iwacc-label { color:var(--primary); }

.iwacc-chevron {
  flex-shrink:0; font-size:13px; color:var(--primary);
  transition:transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.iwacc-item.open .iwacc-chevron { transform:rotate(180deg); }

.iwacc-panel {
  max-height:0; overflow:hidden;
  padding:0 20px 0 72px;
  transition:max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), padding 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.iwacc-item.open .iwacc-panel {
  max-height:300px;
  padding:4px 20px 20px 72px;
}
.iwacc-panel p {
  margin:0; font-size:15px; color:var(--text); line-height:1.85;
}

@media(max-width:600px) {
  .iwacc-panel { padding:0 16px 0 56px; }
  .iwacc-item.open .iwacc-panel { padding:4px 16px 16px 56px; }
  .iwacc-trigger { padding:14px 16px; gap:12px; }
}

/* ── How It Works: 4 circular SVG cards with labels + connectors ── */
.lseo-how-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.lseo-how-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.lseo-how-card {
  border-radius: 50%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 185px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(6,44,53,0.18), 0 0 0 4px rgba(96,196,240,0.22);
  transition: transform 0.26s ease, box-shadow 0.26s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.lseo-how-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(6,44,53,0.26), 0 0 0 6px rgba(96,196,240,0.40);
}
.lseo-how-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.lseo-how-label {
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 130px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
/* Connector: dashed line + chevron arrow */
.lseo-how-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 92px; /* vertically aligns with circle centres (185/2 = 92.5) */
  padding: 0 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lseo-how-line {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,69,103,0.35), rgba(96,196,240,0.60));
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.lseo-how-connector i {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #60c4f0;
  opacity: 0.80;
}
.lseo-how-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 52px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .lseo-how-grid { gap: 20px 0; }
  .lseo-how-connector { display: none; }
  .lseo-how-item { width: 140px; }
  .lseo-how-card { width: 130px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .lseo-how-grid { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
  .lseo-how-item { width: 100%; }
  .lseo-how-card { width: 160px; }
}

/* ── International Reach: 2-col text-left + globe SVG right ── */
.intl-reach-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.intl-reach-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; display: inline-flex; }
.intl-reach-text h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.intl-reach-text p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.intl-reach-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.intl-reach-visual { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.intl-reach-visual svg { width: 100%; max-width: 460px; height: auto; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .intl-reach-2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .intl-reach-visual { order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .intl-reach-2col { gap: 28px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SMM Page — Section 1: What Is SMM (hub layout)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.smm-what-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.smm-what-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; display: inline-flex; }
.smm-what-text h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.smm-what-text p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.smm-what-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Hub container */
.smm-hub-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.smm-hub {
  position: relative;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  max-width: 100%;
}
/* SVG connector lines overlay */
.smm-hub-svg {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
/* Center badge */
.smm-hub-center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 82px; height: 82px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004567 0%, #0d5572 100%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0,69,103,0.12), 0 0 0 22px rgba(0,69,103,0.06);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: smm-pulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.smm-hub-center i { display: block; line-height: 1; }
.smm-hub-center span {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px; margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}
@keyframes smm-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0,69,103,0.12), 0 0 0 22px rgba(0,69,103,0.06); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(0,69,103,0.16), 0 0 0 30px rgba(0,69,103,0.04); }
}
/* Platform icon bubbles */
.smm-hub-icon {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #dce8f0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 23px);
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}
.smm-hub-icon:hover {
  transform: scale(1.22);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,69,103,0.18);
}
.smm-hub-icon.pi-fb:hover { color: #1877F2; border-color: #1877F2; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24,119,242,0.22); }
.smm-hub-icon.pi-ig:hover { color: #E1306C; border-color: #E1306C; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(225,48,108,0.22); }
.smm-hub-icon.pi-tk:hover { color: #010101; border-color: #010101; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
.smm-hub-icon.pi-yt:hover { color: #FF0000; border-color: #FF0000; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,0,0,0.20); }
.smm-hub-icon.pi-li:hover { color: #0A66C2; border-color: #0A66C2; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10,102,194,0.22); }
.smm-hub-icon.pi-xt:hover { color: #14171A; border-color: #14171A; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
/* Tooltip */
.smm-hub-tip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 7px);
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #062c35; color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.smm-hub-icon:hover .smm-hub-tip { opacity: 1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SMM Page — Section 2: Why ProspectZ (3 cards)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── Why ProspectZ dark section ── */
.smm-why-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #041e26;
  background-image: url('../images/double-exposure-woman-hands-using-smartphone-show-icon-social-medianetwork-technology.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Dark gradient overlay — covers the photo, keeps text crisp */
.smm-why-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(4,30,38,0.91) 0%,
    rgba(6,44,53,0.84) 45%,
    rgba(4,20,32,0.93) 100%
  );
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Teal glow accent top-right */
.smm-why-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96,196,240,0.13) 0%, transparent 68%);
  top: -140px; right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.smm-why-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.smm-why-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.smm-why-head h3 {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 28px); max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;
  color: #fff;
}

.smm-why-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.smm-why-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  column-gap: 22px;
  row-gap: 6px;
  align-items: start;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.smm-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.30), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,196,240,0.18);
}
.smm-why-card-icon {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60c4f0 0%, #004567 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 22px;
  align-self: start;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(96,196,240,0.25);
}
.smm-why-card:hover .smm-why-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(96,196,240,0.4);
}
.smm-why-card h4 {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; margin: 0; line-height: 1.35;
  align-self: center;
}
.smm-why-card p {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); line-height: 1.78; margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .smm-what-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .smm-hub { width: 320px; height: 320px; }
  .smm-why-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .smm-why-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .smm-hub { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Email Marketing Page — Power / Intro Section
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.em-power-section { }

/* Heading */
.em-power-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.em-power-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.em-power-head h2 { max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── 3 stat cards ── */
.em-power-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 54px;
}
.em-stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0eaf2;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 34px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.26s ease, box-shadow 0.26s ease, border-color 0.26s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.em-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,69,103,0.12);
  border-color: #60c4f0;
}
.em-stat-card--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #004567 0%, #062c35 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.em-stat-card--accent .em-stat-num  { color: #60c4f0; }
.em-stat-card--accent .em-stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.em-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}
.em-stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── 2-col grid ── */
.em-power-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Challenge text */
.em-inbox-question {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--dark-navy);
  line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.em-inbox-sub {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ── Inbox mockup ── */
.em-power-inbox {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #dde8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,69,103,0.09);
}
.em-inbox-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #f4f8fb;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8f0;
}
.em-inbox-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.em-dot-red   { background: #ff5f57; }
.em-dot-amber { background: #febc2e; }
.em-dot-green { background: #28c840; }
.em-inbox-title {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #7a8fa0;
  margin-left: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}
.em-inbox-body { padding: 4px 0; }
.em-email-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  cursor: default;
  transition: background 0.18s ease;
}
.em-email-row:hover { background: #f8fafc; }
.em-email-dim { opacity: 0.4; }
.em-email-brand {
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.09);
  border-left: 3px solid #60c4f0;
  opacity: 1;
}
.em-email-avatar {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #dde8f0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: #004567;
  flex-shrink: 0; font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}
.em-avatar-brand {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004567, #0d5572);
  color: #fff;
}
.em-email-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.em-email-sender {
  display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: #062c35;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif; line-height: 1.3;
}
.em-email-subject {
  display: block; font-size: 11px; color: #6a7f8e;
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.em-email-time {
  font-size: 10px; color: #9aaab8; flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}

/* ── Definition card ── */
.em-power-def {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #004567 0%, #062c35 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 38px 34px 40px;
  color: #fff;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.em-def-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #60c4f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
}
.em-power-def > p {
  font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.em-power-def strong { color: #fff; }
.em-def-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 13px;
}
.em-def-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); line-height: 1.5;
}
.em-def-list li i { color: #60c4f0; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 13px; }

/* ── Key insight callout ── */
.em-power-callout {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.09);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.32);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
}
.em-power-callout > i {
  font-size: 22px; color: #60c4f0; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}
.em-power-callout p {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.82; margin: 0;
}
.em-power-callout strong { color: var(--primary); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .em-power-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .em-power-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .em-power-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .em-power-def   { padding: 28px 22px; }
}
\n/* em-def-svg — inline vector illustration in definition card */\n.em-def-svg {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  margin-top: 24px;\n  opacity: 0.92;\n}\n

/* ── Email Marketing — Note Box ── */
.em-note-box {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(96,196,240,0.08) 0%, rgba(0,69,103,0.06) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.35);
  border-left: 4px solid #60c4f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 24px 20px;
}
.em-note-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.em-note-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004567, #0d5572);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 14px; color: #60c4f0;
}
.em-note-label {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.em-note-box > p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.85; margin: 0;
}
.em-note-box strong { color: var(--primary); }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ORM Page — What Is ORM? Section
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Heading */
.orm-what-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.orm-what-head h2 { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.orm-what-def {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.88;
  max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Capability chips ── */
.orm-what-chips {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.orm-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.18);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.orm-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.1);
  border-color: #60c4f0;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.orm-chip i { color: #60c4f0; font-size: 12px; }

/* ── 2-col grid ── */
.orm-what-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Immunity card (left — dark) */
.orm-immunity-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #004567 0%, #062c35 100%);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px 32px;
  color: #fff; height: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.orm-immunity-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.14);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(96,196,240,0.28);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; color: #60c4f0; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.orm-immunity-card p {
  font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  line-height: 1.88; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.orm-immunity-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.orm-immunity-card strong { color: #fff; }

/* Why matters box (right — light) */
.orm-matters-box {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid #e0eaf2;
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,69,103,0.07);
  height: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.orm-matters-head {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.orm-matters-head i { color: #60c4f0; font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.orm-matters-head h3 {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 19px); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4;
}
.orm-matters-box p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.88; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.orm-matters-box p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.orm-matters-box strong { color: var(--primary); }

/* ── Warning callout ── */
.orm-alert-callout {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(220,60,20,0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(220,60,20,0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid #e04020;
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 26px;
}
.orm-alert-callout > i {
  font-size: 20px; color: #e04020; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}
.orm-alert-callout p {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.82; margin: 0;
}
.orm-alert-callout strong { color: #c23010; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .orm-what-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .orm-immunity-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .orm-matters-box  { padding: 26px 22px; }
}

/* ── ORM What Is — v2 (text-left / SVG-right) ── */
.orm-what-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.orm-what-left h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.orm-what-left > p {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.88; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.orm-what-left strong { color: var(--primary); }

.orm-matters-inline {
  margin-top: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0eaf2;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 24px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,69,103,0.06);
}
.orm-matters-inline .orm-matters-head { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.orm-matters-inline p {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.88; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.orm-matters-inline p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.orm-matters-inline strong { color: var(--primary); }

.orm-what-right {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.orm-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 650px;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .orm-what-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .orm-what-right { position: static; }
  .orm-svg { max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ══ ORM SVG interactive animations ══ */
@keyframes orm-glow {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(96,196,240,0.4)); }
  50%       { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(96,196,240,0.85)); }
}
@keyframes orm-float-1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes orm-float-2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes orm-float-neg {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}
@keyframes orm-grow-line {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 320; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
.orm-shield-g {
  animation: orm-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orm-card-1 {
  animation: orm-float-1 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orm-card-2 {
  animation: orm-float-2 3.6s ease-in-out infinite 0.7s;
}
.orm-card-neg {
  animation: orm-float-neg 5s ease-in-out infinite 1.4s;
}
.orm-growth-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 320;
  animation: orm-grow-line 3s ease-out forwards;
}

/* ══ ORM Process Infographic ══ */
.orm-process-section {
  background: var(--surface-alt, #edf4f8);
}
.orm-process-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.orm-process-card {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 18px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--step-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(0,69,103,0.09);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2), box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
  cursor: default;
}
.orm-process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,69,103,0.16);
}
.orm-pc-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--step-color);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 38px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 35%, transparent);
}
.orm-pc-icon {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 8%, transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 22%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 6%, transparent);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.orm-process-card:hover .orm-pc-icon {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 16%, transparent);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 10%, transparent);
}
.orm-pc-icon svg {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  display: block;
}
.orm-process-card h5 {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #062c35;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.orm-process-card p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #5a7888;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.orm-process-arrow {
  flex: 0 0 48px;
  align-self: center;
  padding: 0 2px;
  margin-top: -18px;
}
.orm-process-arrow svg {
  width: 48px;
  height: 28px;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .orm-process-flow { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; }
  .orm-process-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 20px); max-width: 280px; }
  .orm-process-arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .orm-process-card { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ══ CRO Infographic Section ══ */
.cro-infographic-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding-top: 72px;
  padding-bottom: 72px;
}
.cro-infographic-section .svc-infographic-intro {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.cro-infographic-h2 {
  font-size: 32;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #062c35 !important;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.cro-infographic-sub {
  color: rgba(6,44,53,0.65) !important;
}
.cro-eyebrow {
  color: #005080 !important;
  border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.35) !important;
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.1) !important;
}
.cro-infographic-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.cro-infographic-svg {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 760px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,69,103,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,196,240,0.18);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAREERS PAGE
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero variant ── */
.careers-hero {
  /* Abstract bg already set on .about-hero — override gradient only */
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 38%, rgba(6,44,53,0.55) 0%, rgba(4,16,26,0.88) 65%, rgba(3,10,18,0.95) 100%),
    url('../images/abstract-high-tech-blue-glowing-lines-with-dots-plexus-triangles-abstract-background.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* ── Perk cards grid ── */
.carr-perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .carr-perks-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .carr-perks-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.carr-perk-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.carr-perk-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
}
.carr-perk-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.carr-perk-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 0 0 .5rem;
}
.carr-perk-card p { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(6,44,53,0.68); margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── Filter tabs ── */
.carr-filter-bar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 1.75rem;
}
.carr-tab {
  padding: .5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.15);
  background: #fff;
  color: rgba(6,44,53,0.7);
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.carr-tab:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.carr-tab.active {
  background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ── Jobs grid ── */
.carr-jobs-grid {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* ── Job card ── */
.carr-job-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.carr-job-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,69,103,0.1); }

.carr-job-header {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem;
}
.carr-job-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.carr-job-meta { flex: 1; }
.carr-job-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.carr-tag {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: .2rem .7rem; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid;
}
.carr-tag-dept {
  background: rgba(96,196,240,0.12);
  color: #005080; border-color: rgba(96,196,240,0.35);
}
.carr-tag-type {
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.06);
  color: rgba(6,44,53,0.7); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.15);
}
.carr-tag-loc {
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.04);
  color: rgba(6,44,53,0.6); border-color: rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.carr-tag-loc i { margin-right: .25rem; }

.carr-job-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 0 0 .4rem;
}
.carr-job-brief { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(6,44,53,0.65); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Expandable detail */
.carr-job-body {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1rem 4.75rem;
  font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(6,44,53,0.75); line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.07);
  margin-top: .5rem; padding-top: 1rem;
  animation: carr-slide-in .22s ease;
}
@keyframes carr-slide-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.carr-job-body p { margin: 0 0 .75rem; }
.carr-job-body h5 { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 1rem 0 .4rem; }
.carr-job-body ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.carr-job-body ul li { margin-bottom: .3rem; }

.carr-job-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.07);
}
.carr-expand-btn {
  background: none; border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.18);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: .45rem 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(6,44,53,0.65); cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.carr-expand-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.carr-expand-btn i { font-size: .7rem; transition: transform .2s; }

.carr-no-results {
  text-align: center; padding: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(6,44,53,0.55); font-size: .95rem;
}

/* ── Process steps ── */
.carr-steps {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0;
  margin-top: 2.5rem; justify-content: center;
}
.carr-step {
  flex: 1; min-width: 200px; max-width: 260px;
  text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.carr-step-num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto .75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,69,103,0.25);
}
.carr-step-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.carr-step h4 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 0 0 .4rem; }
.carr-step p  { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(6,44,53,0.62); margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }
.carr-step a  { color: var(--primary); }
.carr-step-arrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; padding-top: 3rem;
  color: rgba(0,69,103,0.3); font-size: 1.2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .carr-step-arrow { display: none; } .carr-step { min-width: 100%; max-width: 100%; } }

/* ── Form layout ── */
.carr-form-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .carr-form-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.carr-form-info {}
.carr-form-info h2 { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; margin: .75rem 0 1rem; color: var(--dark-navy); line-height: 1.2; }
.carr-form-info p  { color: rgba(6,44,53,0.65); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.carr-email-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.carr-email-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.carr-info-image {
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,69,103,0.12);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.carr-info-image img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.carr-contact-note {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(6,44,53,0.55);
}
.carr-contact-note i { color: var(--primary); }

.carr-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,69,103,0.08);
}
.carr-form-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 0 0 .3rem; }

/* ── Resume upload zone ── */
.carr-upload-zone {
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0,69,103,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(0,69,103,0.02);
  transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.carr-upload-zone:hover,
.carr-upload-zone:focus,
.carr-upload-zone.drag-over {
  border-color: var(--primary); background: rgba(0,69,103,0.05);
  outline: none;
}
.carr-upload-zone.has-file { border-color: #15803d; background: rgba(21,128,61,0.04); }
.carr-upload-zone i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--primary); display: block; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.carr-upload-text { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(6,44,53,0.75); display: block; }
.carr-upload-hint { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(6,44,53,0.45); display: block; margin-top: .25rem; }
.carr-upload-filename { display: block; margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: #15803d; }
.carr-upload-zone--sm { padding: 1rem; }
.carr-upload-zone--sm i { font-size: 1.4rem; }

/* ── Slide-in Apply Drawer ── */
.carr-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(6,44,53,0.45);
  z-index: 1999; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.carr-drawer-backdrop.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

.carr-drawer {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%; max-width: 480px;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 2000;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .34s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -4px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.carr-drawer[hidden] { display: flex !important; }
.carr-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }

.carr-drawer-header {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,69,103,0.1);
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.carr-drawer-eyebrow { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.2px; color: #60c4f0; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 .2rem; }
.carr-drawer-header h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.carr-drawer-close {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: none;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s;
  flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .1rem;
}
.carr-drawer-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }

.carr-drawer-body {
  flex: 1; overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── svc-infographic-intro h2 fix ── */
.svc-infographic-intro h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ── Perk cards: colored top-accent border ── */
.carr-perk-card:nth-child(1) { border-top-color: #60c4f0; }
.carr-perk-card:nth-child(2) { border-top-color: #28c840; }
.carr-perk-card:nth-child(3) { border-top-color: #f0a500; }
.carr-perk-card:nth-child(4) { border-top-color: #7c6cf0; }
.carr-perk-card:nth-child(5) { border-top-color: #ff8844; }
.carr-perk-card:nth-child(6) { border-top-color: #004567; }

/* ── Filter bar: horizontal scroll on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .carr-filter-bar {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .carr-filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .carr-tab { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
}

/* ── Job body: reduce left indent on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .carr-job-header { flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
  .carr-job-body   { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
}

/* ── Drawer: full-width on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .carr-drawer { max-width: 100%; border-radius: 0; }
}

/* ── Form validation ── */
.form-required-note { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(6,44,53,0.5); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-required-note strong { color: #dc2626; }
.field-error {
  font-size: .76rem; color: #dc2626;
  margin-top: .3rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
}
.field-error i { font-size: .65rem; }
.form-control.is-invalid { border-color: #dc2626 !important; background: rgba(220,38,38,0.03); }

/* ── Inline form success state ── */
.carr-success-state {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 3rem 1.5rem; gap: 1.1rem;
}
.carr-success-state .carr-suc-icon { font-size: 3.5rem; color: #15803d; }
.carr-success-state h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-navy); margin: 0; }
.carr-success-state p  { color: rgba(6,44,53,0.65); margin: 0; max-width: 340px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── nav-svc-link (Services hub page link in desktop nav) ── */
.nav-svc-link { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.nav-svc-link:hover { color: inherit; }

/* ── nav-ind-link (Industries hub page link in desktop nav) ── */
.nav-ind-link { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.nav-ind-link:hover { color: inherit; }
/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL MOBILE — hide side images, tighten section spacing
   (≤900 px only — desktop completely untouched)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Hide "text + side image" layouts whose image stacks below text on mobile.
     Card images (.hwdi-panel-img, .aim-pillar-img-wrap, .sah-panel-img) are
     intentionally excluded — they are part of the card and must stay visible. */
  .svc-intro-img,
  .scale-img-col,
  .lseo-ben-img-wrap,
  .intl-involves-img-wrap,
  .carr-info-image,
  .aeo-img-strip { display: none; }

  /* Remove leftover grid gap when the image column disappears */
  .svc-intro-grid { gap: 0 !important; }

  /* Tighten vertical section spacing across all pages */
  .section,
  .section-alt { padding: 28px 0; }
}
/* Error message text */
.error-text {
    display: block;
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Input field error */
.input-error {
    border: 1px solid #dc3545 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1);
}

/* Resume upload box error */
.carr-upload-zone.input-error {
    border: 2px dashed #dc3545 !important;
    background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.05);
}

/* Success message */
#carr-form-status.success {
    color: #198754;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Error message */
#carr-form-status.error {
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}