/* ============================================================
   PROJEX — Project Excellence Advisory & Management
   Brand Stylesheet — Production Quality
   Colors : Primary #142A4F | Accent #2389CA | Light #B0D2ED | White #FFFFFF
  Fonts  : Gotham (headings) | Dm Sans (body)
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;0,9..40,700;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --primary:        #142A4F;
  --primary-light:  #1e3d6e;
  --primary-dark:   #0d1f3c;
  --accent:         #2389CA;
  --accent-hover:   #1a75b0;
  --accent-light:   #B0D2ED;
  --grey:           #969696;
  --grey-light:     #f4f6f9;
  --grey-mid:       #e8edf3;
  --grey-dark:      #c5cdd8;
  --black:          #000000;
  --white:          #FFFFFF;

  /* Text */
  --text-dark:      #1a1a2e;
  --text-body:      #3d4a5c;
  --text-muted:     #6b7897;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient:       linear-gradient(135deg, #142A4F 0%, #2389CA 100%);
  --gradient-rev:   linear-gradient(135deg, #2389CA 0%, #142A4F 100%);
  --gradient-hero:  linear-gradient(160deg, #0d1f3c 0%, #142A4F 45%, #1a5a96 100%);
  --gradient-cta:   linear-gradient(135deg, #142A4F 0%, #1a5a96 60%, #2389CA 100%);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs:      0 1px 4px rgba(20,42,79,.08);
  --shadow-sm:      0 2px 8px rgba(20,42,79,.10);
  --shadow-md:      0 6px 24px rgba(20,42,79,.14);
  --shadow-lg:      0 16px 48px rgba(20,42,79,.18);
  --shadow-xl:      0 24px 64px rgba(20,42,79,.22);

  /* Radii */
  --radius:         8px;
  --radius-md:      12px;
  --radius-lg:      16px;
  --radius-xl:      24px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition:     all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --transition-slow: all .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-h:         'Gotham', 'Dm Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-b:         'Dm Sans', 'Gotham', sans-serif;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESET & BASE
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.divider-accent {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

.divider-accent.center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BUTTONS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Primary gradient button */
.btn-pb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(35,137,202,.35);
}

.btn-pb:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(35,137,202,.48);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* White outline button (for dark backgrounds) */
.btn-ob {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-ob:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Dark outline button (for light backgrounds) */
.btn-od {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-od:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   NAVBAR  — fixed height, scales all monitors
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root { --nav-h: 72px; }

#mainNav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: rgba(14,26,48,.0);
  backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.0);
  transition: background .4s ease, backdrop-filter .4s ease,
              border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}

#mainNav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(14,26,48,.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

/* Always solid on mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  #mainNav,
  #mainNav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(20,42,79,.1);
  }
}

/* Inner wrapper — 3-column: logo | links | cta */
.nav-inner {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-brand {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
}
.nav-logo   { height: 40px; width: auto; display: block; filter: none; transition: height .3s ease, filter .3s ease; }
#mainNav.scrolled .nav-logo { height: 36px; filter: none; }

/* Collapse area takes remaining space */
#navbarNav {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Nav links */
.nav-link-custom {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link-custom::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .28s ease;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.nav-link-custom:hover,
.nav-link-custom.active       { color: var(--white) !important; }
.nav-link-custom:hover::after,
.nav-link-custom.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* CTA button */
.nav-cta-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #1a75b0;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(35,137,202,.45);
}
.nav-cta-btn::after { display: none !important; }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 8px !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  min-width: 250px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(20,42,79,.18) !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
}
.nav-dd-item {
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--text-body) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-dd-item i { color: var(--accent); font-size: .9rem; }
.nav-dd-item:hover, .nav-dd-item:focus {
  background: var(--grey-light) !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}
.nav-dd-header {
  font-family: var(--font-h) !important;
  font-size: .72rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: .1em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ── MOBILE (≤991px) ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  :root { --nav-h: 64px; }

  .nav-hamburger span {
    background: rgba(20,42,79,.9);
  }

  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }

  #navbarNav {
    display: none !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--nav-h);
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(14,26,48,.98);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 16px 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  }
  #navbarNav.show { display: flex !important; }

  .navbar-nav { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }

  .nav-link-custom {
    padding: 13px 4px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: .8rem;
  }
  .nav-link-custom::after { display: none; }

  .nav-cta-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 13px 20px;
  }

  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
    margin: 4px 0 !important;
    padding: 4px !important;
  }
  .nav-dd-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important; }
  .nav-dd-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; color: var(--white) !important; }
  .nav-dd-header { color: var(--accent-light) !important; }
  .dropdown-divider { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important; }
}

/* ── SMALL LAPTOPS (992–1199px) ── */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .nav-link-custom { font-size: .68rem; padding: 6px 10px !important; letter-spacing: .08em; }
  .nav-cta-btn     { font-size: .68rem; padding: 8px 16px; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO SECTION
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-slider {
  background-image: var(--gradient-hero), url('../images/hero-bg.webp');
  background-size: auto, cover;
  background-position: center, center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
}

.hero-rotator {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity 1.45s ease, transform 10s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-slide-counter {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  bottom: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  padding: .6rem .95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-slide-current,
.hero-slide-total {
  min-width: 1.6em;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-slide-divider {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}

.hero-slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,.34);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 4;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.hero-slider-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(10,22,40,.5);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-slider-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(.96);
}

.hero-slider-btn i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-slider-prev {
  left: clamp(.6rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
}

.hero-slider-next {
  right: clamp(.6rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
}

/* Dark overlay for bg image blend */
.hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,.68);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dot pattern overlay */
.hero-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .55;
  z-index: 1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(35,137,202,.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}

/* Animated glow orbs */
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 640px;
  height: 640px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(35,137,202,.18) 0%, transparent 68%);
  top: -220px;
  right: -80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: float 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,210,237,.1) 0%, transparent 68%);
  bottom: -140px;
  left: 8%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Watermark text */
.hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 16rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 1;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-32px) scale(1.06); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: .55; transform: scale(1.35); }
}

@keyframes sLine {
  0%   { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  50%  { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; }
}

/* Hero container */
.hero-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hero inner grid */
.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) clamp(220px, 20vw, 320px);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: clamp(90px, 10vh, 120px) 0 clamp(56px, 6vh, 80px);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Hero left column */
.hero-left {
  max-width: 700px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Hero right column */
.hero-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Hero content elements */
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2vh, 28px);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-title-animated {
  min-height: 1.2em;
}

.hero-title-text {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .95s ease, transform .95s ease;
}

.hero-title-text.is-typing {
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding-right: 3px;
  animation: heroCaretBlink .85s steps(1, end) infinite;
}

.hero-title-text.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-subtitle-animated {
  min-height: 3.5em;
}

.hero-subtitle-text {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .95s ease .05s, transform .95s ease .05s;
}

.hero-subtitle-text.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-subtitle-text.is-rising {
  animation: heroSubtitleRise .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1) both;
}

@keyframes heroCaretBlink {
  0%, 49% {
    border-right-color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  }
  50%, 100% {
    border-right-color: transparent;
  }
}

@keyframes heroSubtitleRise {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    filter: blur(2px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.hero-title .accent-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2389CA, #B0D2ED);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3vh, 40px);
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-pillars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3vh, 44px);
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hero-pillar {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(35,137,202,.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Stat cards */
.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(16px, 1.8vh, 24px) clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 28px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  border-color: rgba(176,210,237,.3);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Accent variant */
.stat-card-accent {
  border-color: rgba(176,210,237,.25) !important;
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.12) !important;
}

.stat-card-accent:hover {
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.18) !important;
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-plus {
  font-size: .55em;
  vertical-align: super;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Hero stat accent modifier (new) */
.hero-stat-accent {
  border-color: rgba(35,137,202,.45) !important;
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.15) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(35,137,202,.12) !important;
}

/* Scroll cue */
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent);
  animation: sLine 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SERVICE CARDS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient overlay on hover */
.service-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.service-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Service card number badge (new) */
.service-card-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color .35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-number {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: color .35s ease;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: color .35s ease;
}

.service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-title,
.service-card:hover .service-desc {
  color: var(--white);
}

.service-card:hover .service-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap i,
.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap svg {
  color: var(--white) !important;
  filter: brightness(2);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   STRENGTH / WHY CHOOSE US CARDS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.strength-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top border animation */
.strength-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}

.strength-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.strength-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.strength-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* On hover: gradient bg, icon stays visible as white */
.strength-card:hover .strength-icon {
  background: var(--gradient);
}

.strength-card:hover .strength-icon i,
.strength-card:hover .strength-icon svg {
  color: var(--white) !important;
  filter: brightness(10);
}

.strength-title {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.strength-text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.strength-card-featured {
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  min-height: 100%;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.strength-card-featured::before {
  display: none;
}

.strength-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.strength-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform .75s ease;
}

.strength-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,22,40,.18) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,.55) 48%, rgba(10,22,40,.88) 100%);
}

.strength-card-featured-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.strength-card-featured .strength-icon {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white);
}

.strength-card-featured .strength-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.strength-card-featured .strength-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.strength-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
}

.strength-link i {
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.strength-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.strength-card-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.strength-card-featured:hover .strength-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.strength-card-featured:hover .strength-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   VALUE CARDS (About / Principles)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.value-card {
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.value-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.value-label {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.value-title {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PROCESS STEPS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.process-step:hover { padding-left: 8px; }

.step-num {
  min-width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(35,137,202,.3);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.process-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.process-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(20,42,79,.02);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: rgba(35,137,202,.2);
}

.process-card-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.process-card-number {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.05);
  transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}

.process-card-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.process-card-hint {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.process-card-toggle {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.14);
  color: #2f6fd6;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.process-card-body {
  padding: 0 22px 22px 112px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: .95rem;
}

.process-card .collapse,
.process-card .collapsing {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
}

.process-card .collapsing {
  transition-duration: .32s;
}

.process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(35,137,202,.04), rgba(35,137,202,.01));
}

.process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .process-card-number {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .process-card-toggle {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.14);
  color: #2f6fd6;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.sectors-faq-row {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.faq-accordion .process-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 48, 34, .08);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.02);
}

.faq-accordion .process-card-trigger {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-accordion .process-card-body {
  padding: 0 22px 20px 22px;
  border-left: 2px solid #3b82f6;
  background: transparent;
  margin-left: 22px;
  color: #55606c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-accordion .process-card-hint {
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion .process-card-head {
  gap: 0;
}

.faq-accordion .step-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #223349;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.faq-contact-section .process-card-trigger {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-contact-section .process-card-body {
  padding: 0 22px 20px 22px;
  border-left: 2px solid #3b82f6;
  margin-left: 22px;
  color: #55606c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-contact-section .process-card-hint {
  display: none;
}

.faq-contact-section .step-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #223349;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.faq-home {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-home .process-card-trigger {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-home .process-card-body {
  padding: 0 24px 22px 24px;
  border-left: 2px solid #3b82f6;
  margin-left: 24px;
  color: #55606c;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-home .process-card-number,
.faq-home .process-card-hint {
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion .process-card-toggle i,
.faq-home .process-card-toggle i,
.faq-contact-section .process-card-toggle i {
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion .process-card-toggle::before,
.faq-home .process-card-toggle::before,
.faq-contact-section .process-card-toggle::before {
  content: '+';
}

.faq-home .process-card-toggle {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.14);
  color: #2f6fd6;
}

.faq-contact-section .process-card-toggle {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.14);
  color: #2f6fd6;
}

.faq-home .process-card-toggle::before,
.faq-contact-section .process-card-toggle::before {
  content: '+';
}

.faq-home .process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .process-card-toggle {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.14);
  color: #2f6fd6;
  transform: none;
}

.faq-contact-section .process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .process-card-toggle {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.14);
  color: #2f6fd6;
  transform: none;
}

.faq-home .process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .process-card-toggle::before,
.faq-contact-section .process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .process-card-toggle::before {
  content: '−';
}

.faq-home .process-card-head {
  gap: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .faq-home .process-card-trigger {
    padding: 18px 18px;
  }

  .faq-home .process-card-body {
    padding: 0 18px 18px 18px;
    margin-left: 18px;
  }
}

.process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .process-card-hint {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.process-card-trigger:hover .process-card-toggle {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.process-card-trigger[aria-expanded="true"]:hover .process-card-toggle {
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
}

.process-card-trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(35,137,202,.22);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PROJECT CARDS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.project-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  height: 100%;
}

.project-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.project-img {
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--gradient);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.project-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform .55s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.project-ph {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 4rem);
  opacity: .25;
  color: var(--white);
}

.project-body { padding: 28px; }

.project-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.status-ongoing {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.status-completed {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(40,167,69,.12);
  color: #28a745;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.project-name {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.project-meta {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TEAM CARDS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.team-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.team-avatar {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20,42,79,.25);
}

.team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-role {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.team-creds {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CTA SECTION
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0%, transparent 68%);
  top: -240px;
  right: -80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,210,237,.08) 0%, transparent 68%);
  bottom: -160px;
  left: -60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CONTACT
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 48px 44px;
}

.form-label-b {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.form-ctrl-b {
  background: var(--grey-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
  outline: none;
  display: block;
  min-height: 44px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.form-ctrl-b:focus {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(35,137,202,.12);
}

.form-ctrl-b::placeholder { color: var(--grey); }

select.form-ctrl-b {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23969696' stroke-width='2' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

textarea.form-ctrl-b { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

.form-error {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #dc3545;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Contact info items */
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.ci-label {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ci-val {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ci-val a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ci-val a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(35,137,202,.45);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   INDUSTRY TAGS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.industry-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--grey-mid);
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin: 4px;
}

.industry-tag:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 80px) 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 70px;
  background: var(--white);
  clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.bc-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 0;
}

.bc-nav li {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

.bc-nav li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.bc-nav li a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.bc-nav li.active { color: var(--accent-light); }
.bc-sep { opacity: .4; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background: #0a1628;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 16px 0 28px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.footer-links a {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links a::before {
  content: "›";
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-ci {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

.footer-ci-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-txt {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

.footer-bottom-txt a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom-txt a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-pillar {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.15);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ALERT / FEEDBACK
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alert-success-b {
  background: rgba(35,137,202,.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(35,137,202,.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SERVICE DETAIL / FEATURE ITEMS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
}

.service-feature-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.feature-check {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .8rem;
}

.feature-text-title {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.feature-text-desc {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ADMIN TABLE
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.admin-row-unread { border-left: 4px solid var(--accent) !important; }
.admin-row-read   { border-left: 4px solid var(--grey-mid) !important; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SCROLL-TO-TOP BUTTON
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#scrollTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(35,137,202,.35);
}

#scrollTop:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(35,137,202,.5);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp action button */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 28px;
  bottom: 92px;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1da851 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.32);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, filter .22s ease;
  animation: whatsappFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float i {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.whatsapp-float span {
  display: none !important;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(37,211,102,.42);
}

.whatsapp-float:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(37,211,102,.35);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@keyframes whatsappFloat {
  0%,
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .whatsapp-float {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ANIMATIONS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* fade-up */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .95s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), transform .95s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* fade-in */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .95s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; }

/* Stagger delays for stagger-parent children */
.stagger-parent > .fade-up:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: .05s; }
.stagger-parent > .fade-up:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: .15s; }
.stagger-parent > .fade-up:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: .25s; }
.stagger-parent > .fade-up:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: .35s; }
.stagger-parent > .fade-up:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: .45s; }
.stagger-parent > .fade-up:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: .55s; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Contact page heading grid - stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-heading-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .whatsapp-float {
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 84px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  #scrollTop {
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 22px;
  }
}

/* Large laptops / medium desktops — 1024–1366px */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1366px) {
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 3rem);
  }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: .98rem; }
  .stat-num { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.2vw, 2.2rem); }
  .stat-lbl { font-size: .78rem; }
  .stat-sub { font-size: .7rem; }
}

/* Tablet — 992px */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 64px 0; }

  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
    gap: 2rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-right {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .stat-card { flex: 1 1 200px; }

  .contact-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 130px 0 60px; }
}

/* Mobile — 768px */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 48px 0; }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hero-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .stat-num { font-size: 2rem; }

  .service-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .strength-card { padding: 28px 24px; }

  .page-hero { padding: 120px 0 56px; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* Small mobile — 600px */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-right {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .stat-card { flex: unset; }
}

/* Very small — 480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .hero-pillars { gap: 6px; }
  .hero-pillar { font-size: .68rem; padding: 5px 12px; }
  .section-pad { padding: 48px 0; }
  .contact-card { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .btn-pb, .btn-ob, .btn-od { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: .8rem; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO GRID LAYOUT (explicit additions matching spec)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* These reinforce the hero-inner grid in context */
.hero-section .hero-left  { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.hero-section .hero-right { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

/* Maintain z-index for all hero children */
.hero-bg-pattern,
.hero-glow,
.hero-glow2,
.hero-watermark,
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
}

.hero-bg-pattern { z-index: 1; }
.hero-glow       { z-index: 1; }
.hero-glow2      { z-index: 1; }
.hero-watermark  { z-index: 1; }
.scroll-cue      { z-index: 3; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE SIZE REFINEMENT
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Fluid section rhythm on all screens */
.section-pad {
  padding-top: clamp(28px, 4.8vw, 52px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(28px, 4.8vw, 52px);
}

.section-pad-sm {
  padding-top: clamp(20px, 3.8vw, 36px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(20px, 3.8vw, 36px);
}

.howwork-section {
  padding-bottom: clamp(18px, 3.2vw, 34px);
}

.industries-section {
  padding-top: clamp(18px, 3.2vw, 34px);
}

.industries-section .text-center {
  margin-bottom: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px) !important;
}

/* Keep body copy and headings balanced on wide and narrow screens */
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(.98rem, 1.35vw, 1.1rem);
}

.hero-inner {
  min-height: 100svh;
}

.hero-left {
  max-width: min(760px, 100%);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.08rem);
}

.hero-actions .btn-pb,
.hero-actions .btn-ob {
  min-height: 46px;
}

.stat-card {
  padding: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 24px);
}

.service-card,
.strength-card,
.contact-card {
  padding: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 40px);
}

.page-hero {
  padding: clamp(120px, 14vw, 160px) 0 clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px);
}

/* Desktop narrowing range: tighten nav density slightly */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-link-custom {
    font-size: .7rem;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
  }

  .nav-cta-btn {
    font-size: .7rem;
    padding: 9px 14px !important;
  }

  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(220px, 280px);
    gap: 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-inner {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 110px 0 54px;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-pillars {
    gap: 7px;
  }

  .hero-pillar {
    font-size: .68rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }

  .hero-right {
    gap: .85rem;
  }

  .stat-card {
    flex: 1 1 220px;
  }

  .scroll-cue {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-inner {
    padding: 98px 0 42px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8.6vw, 2.45rem);
    line-height: 1.14;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: .98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .stat-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .service-card,
  .strength-card,
  .project-body,
  .contact-card {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .project-img {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }

  .hero-section {
    background-position: 62% center !important;
  }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-logo {
    height: 32px;
  }

  .hero-container {
    padding-left: .85rem;
    padding-right: .85rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.62rem, 9vw, 2.05rem);
  }

  .hero-pillars {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .btn-pb,
  .btn-ob,
  .btn-od {
    font-size: .76rem;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    min-height: 42px;
  }

  .section-title {
    line-height: 1.22;
  }

  .hero-section {
    background-position: 66% center !important;
  }

  .project-img {
    aspect-ratio: 1.25 / 1;
  }
}