/* =========================================================
   Iterative AI Solutions — homepage stylesheet (LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================================= */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  /* surfaces — softer, airier light palette */
  --bg:        #ffffff;
  --bg-soft:   #f7f9fc;
  --bg-card:   #ffffff;
  --bg-elev:   #ffffff;
  --bg-tint:   #f1f3fa;

  /* lines — slightly lighter so the page feels less boxed-in */
  --border:        #ebedf3;
  --border-strong: #d6d9e3;

  /* text — softer than near-black for comfortable reading */
  --text:       #1a1d2c;
  --text-muted: #5e6478;
  --text-dim:   #8e93a6;

  /* brand — sourced from logo (violet → indigo → cyan gradient) */
  --primary:   #22a3df;   /* logo cyan-blue (dominant) */
  --primary-2: #4fc1e9;   /* lighter cyan */
  --accent:    #8c47c8;   /* logo violet (left bracket) */
  --accent-2:  #b674e0;   /* lighter violet */
  --cyan:      #22d3ee;

  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #8c47c8 0%, #4f7ed8 45%, #22b8e0 100%);
  --grad-soft:    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(140,71,200,.10), rgba(34,184,224,.10));
  --grad-hero:    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(34,163,223,.18), transparent 60%),
                  radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 85% 30%, rgba(140,71,200,.14), transparent 60%),
                  radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 15% 40%, rgba(34,211,238,.14), transparent 60%);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;

  --container: 1200px;

  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 2px rgba(15,17,23,.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(15,17,23,.06);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15,17,23,.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(15,17,23,.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 14px 40px -16px rgba(34,163,223,.20), 0 6px 14px -8px rgba(15,17,23,.08);
  --shadow-glow: 0 12px 50px -10px rgba(140,71,200,.32);

  --t-fast: .18s ease;
  --t-med:  .3s ease;
  --t-slow: .6s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }

/* ===========================================================
   DARK THEME — activated via <html data-theme="dark">
   =========================================================== */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg:        #07080d;
  --bg-soft:   #0e1018;
  --bg-card:   #11131c;
  --bg-elev:   #161927;
  --bg-tint:   #1a1d2c;

  --border:        #1d2030;
  --border-strong: #2a2e44;

  --text:       #e8eaf2;
  --text-muted: #8a8fa3;
  --text-dim:   #5e637a;

  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,163,223,.18), rgba(140,71,200,.18));
  --grad-hero:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(34,163,223,.30), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 85% 30%, rgba(182,116,224,.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 15% 40%, rgba(34,211,238,.14), transparent 60%);

  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.5), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 12px -2px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --shadow-card: 0 14px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.7), 0 6px 14px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

/* element-level dark fixups for things that hard-code rgba */
[data-theme="dark"] .nav          { background: rgba(7,8,13,.7); border-bottom-color: transparent; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nav.scrolled { background: rgba(7,8,13,.92); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-drawer   { background: rgba(7,8,13,.96); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-grid {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .carousel-arrow { background: rgba(17,19,28,.92); }
[data-theme="dark"] .cta-banner     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #161927, #0e1018); }
[data-theme="dark"] .stat-cell .stat-num,
[data-theme="dark"] .case-meta .mt-num { /* gradient still readable on dark */ }
[data-theme="dark"] ::selection      { background: rgba(140,71,200,.4); color: #fff; }
[data-theme="dark"] .tab-count       { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
[data-theme="dark"] .industries .pill,
[data-theme="dark"] .card,
[data-theme="dark"] .step,
[data-theme="dark"] .case-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .show-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .testimonial { box-shadow: none; }
[data-theme="dark"] .card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .step:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .case-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .show-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-ghost    { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: var(--primary-2); color: var(--primary-2); }
[data-theme="dark"] .slide-body  { background: var(--bg-card); }
[data-theme="dark"] .slide-img::after {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,163,223,.30), rgba(140,71,200,.18) 50%, transparent);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* ===========================================================
   THEME TOGGLE — two-dot pill in the nav
   =========================================================== */
.theme-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px;
  background: var(--bg-tint, #eef0f8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 999px;
  height: 34px;
  position: relative;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle { background: var(--bg-elev); }

.theme-dot {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-med);
}
.theme-dot::before {
  content: '';
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}
.theme-dot[data-theme="light"]::before {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(15,17,23,.45);
}
.theme-dot[data-theme="dark"]::before {
  background: #0f1117;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

.theme-dot:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
.theme-dot.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(34,163,223,.22);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .theme-dot.active {
  border-color: var(--primary-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(79,193,233,.28);
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .theme-toggle { order: -1; }
}

body {
  font-family: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

::selection { background: rgba(140,71,200,.22); color: var(--text); }

/* ---------- icon system (mask + currentColor) ---------- */
.i {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background-color: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask-position: center;
          mask-position: center;
  -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
          mask-repeat: no-repeat;
  -webkit-mask-size: contain;
          mask-size: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.i-sm { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.i-lg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.i-xl { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

.i-brain     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/brain.svg');     mask-image: url('../images/icons/brain.svg'); }
.i-mic       { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/mic.svg');       mask-image: url('../images/icons/mic.svg'); }
.i-eye       { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/eye.svg');       mask-image: url('../images/icons/eye.svg'); }
.i-file      { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/file-search.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/file-search.svg'); }
.i-chart     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/chart.svg');     mask-image: url('../images/icons/chart.svg'); }
.i-flow      { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/workflow.svg');  mask-image: url('../images/icons/workflow.svg'); }
.i-cloud     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/cloud.svg');     mask-image: url('../images/icons/cloud.svg'); }
.i-code      { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/code-xml.svg');  mask-image: url('../images/icons/code-xml.svg'); }
.i-bot       { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/bot.svg');       mask-image: url('../images/icons/bot.svg'); }
.i-table     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/table-2.svg');   mask-image: url('../images/icons/table-2.svg'); }
.i-globe     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/globe.svg');     mask-image: url('../images/icons/globe.svg'); }
.i-search    { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/search.svg');    mask-image: url('../images/icons/search.svg'); }
.i-compass   { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/drafting-compass.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/drafting-compass.svg'); }
.i-terminal  { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/terminal.svg');  mask-image: url('../images/icons/terminal.svg'); }
.i-rocket    { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/rocket.svg');    mask-image: url('../images/icons/rocket.svg'); }
.i-arrow     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/arrow-right.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/arrow-right.svg'); }
.i-arrow-ur  { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/arrow-up-right.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/arrow-up-right.svg'); }
.i-check     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/check.svg');     mask-image: url('../images/icons/check.svg'); }
.i-checkc    { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/circle-check.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/circle-check.svg'); }
.i-chev      { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/chevron-down.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/chevron-down.svg'); }
.i-mail      { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/mail.svg');      mask-image: url('../images/icons/mail.svg'); }
.i-phone     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/phone.svg');     mask-image: url('../images/icons/phone.svg'); }
.i-pin       { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/map-pin.svg');   mask-image: url('../images/icons/map-pin.svg'); }
.i-shield    { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/shield-check.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/shield-check.svg'); }
.i-zap       { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/zap.svg');       mask-image: url('../images/icons/zap.svg'); }
.i-bulb      { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/lightbulb.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/lightbulb.svg'); }
.i-users     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/users.svg');     mask-image: url('../images/icons/users.svg'); }
.i-target    { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/target.svg');    mask-image: url('../images/icons/target.svg'); }
.i-trend     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/trending-up.svg'); mask-image: url('../images/icons/trending-up.svg'); }
.i-clock     { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/clock.svg');     mask-image: url('../images/icons/clock.svg'); }
.i-cpu       { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/cpu.svg');       mask-image: url('../images/icons/cpu.svg'); }
.i-network   { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/network.svg');   mask-image: url('../images/icons/network.svg'); }
.i-database  { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/database.svg');  mask-image: url('../images/icons/database.svg'); }
.i-layers    { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/layers.svg');    mask-image: url('../images/icons/layers.svg'); }
.i-play      { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/play.svg');      mask-image: url('../images/icons/play.svg'); }
.i-sparkles  { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/sparkles.svg');  mask-image: url('../images/icons/sparkles.svg'); }
.i-menu      { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/menu.svg');      mask-image: url('../images/icons/menu.svg'); }
.i-x         { -webkit-mask-image: url('../images/icons/x.svg');         mask-image: url('../images/icons/x.svg'); }

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section { padding: 96px 0; position: relative; }
.section-narrow { padding: 64px 0; }
.section-soft { background: var(--bg-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(34,163,223,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.20);
}

.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 64px; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.section-head p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 17px; }

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-med), color var(--t-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(140,71,200,.5);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -6px rgba(140,71,200,.7); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }

.btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.btn-link .i { transition: transform var(--t-fast); }
.btn-link:hover .i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--t-med), border-color var(--t-med), box-shadow var(--t-med);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -10px rgba(15,17,23,.08);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.brand-mark {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -6px rgba(140,71,200,.45);
}
.brand-logo {
  display: block;
  height: 76px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 340px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast);
}
.brand-logo:hover { opacity: .85; }
/* Footer logo a touch larger again */
.foot-about .brand-logo { height: 92px; max-width: 400px; }
/* logo is transparent and uses cyan/violet gradient — reads on both themes, no filter needed */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .brand-logo { height: 56px; max-width: 240px; }
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); background: var(--bg-soft); }

/* ---------- nav dropdowns ---------- */
.nav-links li { position: relative; }
.has-dropdown > a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.has-dropdown > a .nav-chev { transition: transform var(--t-fast); width: 14px; height: 14px; opacity: .65; }
.has-dropdown:hover > a .nav-chev,
.has-dropdown:focus-within > a .nav-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }

.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px -16px rgba(15,17,23,.18), 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(15,17,23,.08);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, visibility .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  z-index: 50;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
}
/* invisible bridge so the cursor can travel from link to menu without losing hover */
.dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 14px;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown,
.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown.dropdown-wide {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 320px;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* Mega dropdown: categorised columns, locked viewport height */
.dropdown.dropdown-mega {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 6px 18px;
  min-width: 760px;
  padding: 14px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 130px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.dropdown.dropdown-mega-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  min-width: 980px;
}
.dd-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.dd-col-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  padding: 6px 12px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* anchor inside the wide menu near the right edge — flip it left so it doesn't clip */
.has-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3) .dropdown { left: auto; right: 0; }
.has-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3) .dropdown-wide,
.has-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3) .dropdown-mega { right: auto; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px); }
.has-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3):hover .dropdown-mega,
.has-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3):focus-within .dropdown-mega { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

.dropdown a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dropdown a:hover { background: var(--bg-soft) !important; color: var(--primary) !important; }

.dd-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--grad-soft);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dd-icon .i { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.dd-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; line-height: 1.3; }
.dd-title { font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); }
.dd-desc  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 400; }
.dropdown a:hover .dd-title { color: var(--primary); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ---------- hero-carousel (compact intro + slider as the lead view) ---------- */
.hero-carousel {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.hero-mini { text-align: center; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.hero-mini .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hero-mini h1 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hero-mini p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 17px);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---------- hero (legacy, retained for compatibility) ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15,17,23,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15,17,23,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-inner { text-align: center; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 76px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  margin: 22px 0 22px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.hero p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 19px);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.hero-actions { display: inline-flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 80px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-trust .dot {
  width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-dim);
}

/* ---------- stats strip ---------- */
.stats {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-cell {
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.stat-label { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ---------- clients / trusted-by strip ---------- */
.ind-block { text-align: center; }
.ind-head { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.ind-head .eyebrow { margin: 0 auto; }
.clients {
  padding: 56px 0 64px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.clients-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.clients-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.clients-head h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.clients-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 56px;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.client-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 130px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  opacity: .9;
  filter: grayscale(.1);
  transition: opacity .25s, filter .25s, transform .2s;
}
.client-logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.client-logo img {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* per-logo sizing — each logo balanced to roughly match 3CIX visual weight */
.client-logo[data-logo="3cix"]      img { height: 90px;  max-width: 260px; }
.client-logo[data-logo="netz"]      img { height: 130px; max-width: 160px; }
.client-logo[data-logo="pinkmanor"] img { height: 105px; max-width: 260px; }
.client-logo[data-logo="netrolix"]  img { height: 95px;  max-width: 240px; }

[data-theme="dark"] .client-logo img { filter: brightness(.95) contrast(1.05); }
[data-theme="dark"] .client-logo {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  min-height: 130px;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .clients { padding: 40px 0 48px; }
  .clients-grid { gap: 40px; }
  .client-logo { min-height: 100px; }
  .client-logo[data-logo="3cix"]      img { height: 64px;  max-width: 200px; }
  .client-logo[data-logo="netz"]      img { height: 92px;  max-width: 120px; }
  .client-logo[data-logo="pinkmanor"] img { height: 76px;  max-width: 200px; }
  .client-logo[data-logo="netrolix"]  img { height: 70px;  max-width: 180px; }
}

/* ---------- unified contact card (CTA + scheduler side-by-side) ---------- */
.contact-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
}
.contact-cta {
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 30% 20%, rgba(140,71,200,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 80% 90%, rgba(34,163,223,.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-cta > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-cta .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; align-self: flex-start; }
.contact-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.contact-cta p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.contact-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-sched { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-cta {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
}

/* ---------- quick-call mini card (in consult left pane) ---------- */
.quick-call {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.quick-call-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.quick-call-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-med);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.quick-call-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.qc-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--grad-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.18);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.qc-text { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.qc-text strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); font-size: 14.5px; }
.qc-text span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.qc-arrow {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
}
.quick-call-card:hover .qc-arrow { transform: translate(2px, -1px); }
.qc-arrow .i { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* ---------- modal (scheduler popup) ---------- */
.modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9000;
  padding: 24px;
}
.modal.open { display: flex; animation: modal-fade .25s ease; }
@keyframes modal-fade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

.modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15,17,23,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.modal-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px -20px rgba(15,17,23,.5);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 48px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: modal-pop .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
@keyframes modal-pop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.modal-card .contact-sched { overflow-y: auto; }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; right: 12px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--bg-tint); color: var(--text); }
.modal-close .i { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .modal { padding: 12px; }
  .modal-card { max-height: calc(100vh - 24px); }
}

/* ---------- meeting scheduler ---------- */
.sched-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sched-head-compact { padding: 16px 22px; }
.sched-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--grad-soft);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sched-icon .i { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.sched-meta h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.sched-meta p {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
  margin: 0;
}
.sched-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sched-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  flex: 1;
}
.sched-body-stack { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.sched-cal { padding: 22px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cal-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px; gap: 12px;
}
.cal-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.cal-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.cal-month {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  min-width: 120px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text);
}
.cal-arrow {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s;
}
.cal-arrow:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.cal-arrow:disabled { cursor: not-allowed; }
.cal-arrow .i { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.cal-weekdays {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cal-weekdays span {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.cal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 4px;
}
.cal-day {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .15s, color .15s, transform .1s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.cal-day:hover:not(.cal-disabled):not(.cal-empty) {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.cal-day.cal-disabled,
.cal-day.cal-empty {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  opacity: .35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}
.cal-day.cal-today {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.cal-day.cal-selected {
  background: var(--grad-primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(140,71,200,.5);
}

.sched-slots { padding: 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.slots-head {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}
.slots-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  max-height: 320px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 4px;
  flex: 1;
}
.slots-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.slots-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--border-strong); border-radius: 3px; }

.slot-btn {
  padding: 9px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .15s, border-color .15s, color .15s, transform .1s;
}
.slot-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(34,163,223,.25);
}
.slots-placeholder {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 50px 18px;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .sched-head { padding: 20px 22px; }
  .sched-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
  .sched-cal { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 22px; }
  .sched-slots { padding: 22px; }
  .slots-grid { max-height: 280px; }
}

/* ---------- service carousel ---------- */
.carousel-wrap { position: relative; }
.carousel {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.carousel-viewport { overflow: hidden; }
.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow);
  will-change: transform;
}
.slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 460px;
}
.slide-img {
  position: relative;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  min-height: 360px;
}
.slide-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,163,223,.20), rgba(140,71,200,.10) 50%, transparent);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.slide-body {
  padding: 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-card);
}
.slide-body .badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(34,163,223,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.20);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.slide-body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.slide-body p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.slide-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.slide-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.slide-features .i { color: var(--primary); }

.carousel-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.carousel-controls.controls-side {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 56px;
  right: auto;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0;
  background: rgba(15,17,23,.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: width var(--t-med), background var(--t-med), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.dot:hover { background: rgba(15,17,23,.32); transform: scale(1.15); }
.dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  transform: none;
}
.dot.active:hover { transform: none; }

.carousel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--text);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.carousel-arrow.prev { left: 18px; }
.carousel-arrow.next { right: 18px; }
.carousel-arrow.prev:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-2px); }
.carousel-arrow.next:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(2px); }
.carousel-arrow .i { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.carousel-arrow.prev .i { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ---------- category cards (Services tab) — image-on-top, 6-col row ---------- */
.cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.cat-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0 0 18px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-med), border-color var(--t-med), box-shadow var(--t-med);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(34,163,223,.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.cat-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.cat-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(15,17,23,.18) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cat-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 16px 14px 14px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cat-list {
  list-style: disc;
  padding: 0 18px 0 32px;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 7px;
}
.cat-list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 2px;
}
.cat-list li::marker { color: var(--primary); }

/* responsive — collapse columns gracefully */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .cat-title { font-size: 14.5px; padding: 14px 12px 12px; }
  .cat-list { padding: 0 14px 0 28px; }
  .cat-list li { font-size: 12.5px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- service cards ---------- */
.cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-med), border-color var(--t-med), box-shadow var(--t-med);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-med);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(34,163,223,.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.card-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-soft);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.15);
}
.card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -.005em; color: var(--text); }
.card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---------- process timeline ---------- */
.process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 38px; left: 8%; right: 8%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: .3;
  z-index: 0;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color var(--t-med), transform var(--t-med), box-shadow var(--t-med);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(34,163,223,.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.step-num {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.step-num::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  opacity: .15;
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(12px);
}
.step-num .i { color: var(--primary); }
.step-label {
  position: absolute; top: -10px; right: -10px;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(140,71,200,.4);
}
.step h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text); }
.step p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }

/* ---------- industries pills ---------- */
.industries {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
}
.industries .pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: default;
}
.industries .pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- case study cards ---------- */
.case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.case-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t-med), border-color var(--t-med), box-shadow var(--t-med);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(34,163,223,.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.case-card .badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(34,163,223,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.20);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.case-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--text); }
.case-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14.5px; flex-grow: 1; }
.case-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.case-meta .mt-num {
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.case-meta .mt-lbl { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 12.5px; }

/* ---------- work cards (merged Case Studies + Projects) ---------- */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.work-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t-med), border-color var(--t-med), box-shadow var(--t-med);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(34,163,223,.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.work-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.work-img:hover { opacity: .92; }
.work-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.work-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.work-title-row h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text);
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.work-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.work-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.work-arrow {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.work-link:hover .work-arrow { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
.work-arrow .i { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.work-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.work-card p strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.work-card.work-extra { display: none; }
.work-grid.expanded .work-card.work-extra { display: flex; animation: workReveal .35s ease; }
@keyframes workReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.work-toggle-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.work-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.work-toggle .i { transition: transform .2s; }
.work-toggle.expanded .i { transform: rotate(180deg); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .work-title-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .work-link { align-self: flex-start; }
}

/* ---------- showcase grid (projects + dashboards) ---------- */
.show-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.show-card {
  display: block;
  padding: 22px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-med), border-color var(--t-med), box-shadow var(--t-med);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.show-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.show-head {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.show-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--grad-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.15);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.show-card .show-arrow {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.show-card:hover .show-arrow {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.show-card h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--text); }
.show-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 13.5px; }

/* ---------- testimonial ---------- */
.testimonial {
  max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 48px 48px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.testimonial .quote-mark {
  position: absolute; top: -22px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 38px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -4px rgba(140,71,200,.45);
}
.testimonial blockquote {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}
.testimonial cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.testimonial cite strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-family: inherit;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-q .i { color: var(--text-muted); transition: transform var(--t-med); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .i { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--primary); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  transition: max-height var(--t-med), padding var(--t-med);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; padding: 0 0 22px; }

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 72px 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f7fb 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 90% at 50% 0%, rgba(140,71,200,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 90% 100%, rgba(34,163,223,.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner > * { position: relative; }
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.cta-banner p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  font-size: 17px;
}

/* ---------- consultation form section (matches site light theme) ---------- */
.consult-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.consult-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.consult-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left pitch */
.consult-pitch { color: var(--text); }
.consult-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(34,163,223,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.20);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.consult-pitch h2 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.consult-accent {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.consult-lead {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.consult-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.consult-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.cf-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,163,223,.18);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.consult-features strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.consult-features span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Right form card */
.consult-form {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  color: var(--text);
}

.cf-row { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.cf-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

.cf-field { display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.cf-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.cf-label em {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cf-field input[type="text"],
.cf-field input[type="email"],
.cf-field input[type="tel"],
.cf-field select,
.cf-field textarea,
.cf-cc {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.cf-field input::placeholder,
.cf-field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); }

.cf-field input:focus,
.cf-field select:focus,
.cf-field textarea:focus,
.cf-cc:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34,163,223,.15);
}
.cf-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }

.cf-phone { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr; gap: 8px; }

.cf-checks-wrap { border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.cf-checks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 16px;
  padding: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.cf-checks label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cf-checks input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cf-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 6px;
  transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .2s, filter .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(140,71,200,.5);
}
.cf-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -6px rgba(140,71,200,.7); }
.cf-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.cf-submit:disabled { opacity: .6; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* Two-step disclosure */
.cf-step-2-wrap {
  display: none;
  gap: 16px;
}
.consult-form.expanded .cf-step-2-wrap {
  display: grid;
  animation: cf-step-reveal .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.consult-form.expanded .cf-continue { display: none; }
@keyframes cf-step-reveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.cf-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .consult-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .consult-pitch h2 { font-size: 36px; }
  .consult-lead { max-width: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .consult-section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .consult-form { padding: 24px; }
  .cf-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cf-phone { grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; }
  .cf-checks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.foot-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}
.foot-col h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.foot-col ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.foot-col a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14.5px; }
.foot-col a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

.foot-about p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 320px; margin-top: 14px; }
.foot-about .brand { margin-bottom: 4px; }

.foot-contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.foot-contact-item .i { color: var(--primary); }

.foot-bottom {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.foot-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.foot-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.foot-social a:hover { color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.foot-social img { width: 18px; height: 18px; opacity: .7; transition: opacity var(--t-fast); }
.foot-social a:hover img { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process::before { display: none; }
  .case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .show-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .stat-cell:nth-child(1), .stat-cell:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .slide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .slide-img { min-height: 280px; }
  .slide-body { padding: 40px 32px; }
  .carousel-arrow { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .hero-carousel { padding: 90px 0 50px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .dropdown { display: none !important; }
  .nav-toggle { display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .nav-cta .btn-primary { display: none; }
  .hero { padding: 130px 0 70px; }
  .hero-trust { margin-top: 48px; gap: 10px; }
  .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .show-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial { padding: 40px 22px 28px; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 44px 22px; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .slide-body { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* mobile drawer */
.nav-drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: none;
  padding: 80px 24px 24px;
}
.nav-drawer.open { display: block; }
.nav-drawer ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.nav-drawer a {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav-drawer a:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); border-color: var(--border); }
.nav-drawer .btn { width: 100%; margin-top: 16px; }

/* fade-up on scroll */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- HUB TABS ---------- */
.hub-section { padding: 80px 0 96px; }

/* hub-hero: hub doubles as the page hero now */
.hub-hero {
  padding-top: 170px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hub-hero .hero-bg,
.hub-hero .hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hub-hero .section-head h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.hub-hero .section-head p {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 17px);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hub-hero { padding-top: 110px; }
}

.tabs { width: 100%; }

.tab-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-med), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.tab:hover { color: var(--text); background: rgba(34,163,223,.06); }
.tab.active {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -6px rgba(140,71,200,.55);
}
.tab.active:hover { background: var(--grad-primary); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.tab-count {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-width: 22px;
  padding: 1px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(15,17,23,.06);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.tab.active .tab-count {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  color: #fff;
}

.tab-panels { position: relative; }
.tab-panel { display: none; }
.tab-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: tab-in .35s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}
@keyframes tab-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.panel-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.panel-head h3 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.panel-head p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 16px; }

.panel-subhead {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 56px 0 24px;
}

/* highlighted item (from anchor jump) */
.tab-panel .card.flash,
.tab-panel .case-card.flash,
.tab-panel .step.flash,
.tab-panel .show-card.flash {
  animation: flash-anchor 1.6s ease;
}
@keyframes flash-anchor {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(140,71,200,.0); border-color: var(--border); }
  20%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(140,71,200,.18); border-color: var(--accent); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(140,71,200,0); border-color: var(--border); }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hub-section { padding: 56px 0 72px; }
  .tab-bar {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 6px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .tab-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .tab { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .panel-head h3 { font-size: 22px; }
}
