/* ============================================================
   IT Realms — style.css  (LIGHT THEME)
   it-realms.com | Abu Dhabi, UAE
   Full-service IT Company & Managed Service Provider
   ============================================================ */

/* Google Fonts loaded via <link> in HTML — @import removed to avoid double request */

/* ============================================================
   1. CSS VARIABLES
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Brand */
  --teal:        #26ccca;
  --teal-bright: #4dd9d7;
  --teal-dim:    #1fa8a6;
  --teal-glow:   rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.2);
  --yellow:      #ffe625;
  --yellow-dark: #d4b800;

  /* Light backgrounds */
  --bg:          #ffffff;
  --bg-alt:      #f4f7fb;
  --bg-alt2:     #eef2f7;

  /* Text */
  --heading:     #1a1a2e;
  --text:        #4a5568;
  --text-light:  #5f6b7c; /* Darkened from #718096 for WCAG AA contrast (≥4.5:1 on white) */
  --text-muted:  #696e7a; /* Darkened from #a0aec0 for WCAG AA contrast (≥4.5:1 on white) */

  /* Dark sections (hero overlay, footer, dark CTA, dark stats) */
  --dark:        #1a1a2e;
  --dark-mid:    #16213e;
  --dark-deep:   #0f3460;

  /* Borders */
  --border:      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --border-md:   rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-teal: 0 8px 32px rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.2);

  /* Misc */
  --nav-height:  76px;
  --transition:  0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --radius:      10px;
  --font-heading:'Roboto', sans-serif;
  --font-body:   'Roboto', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:   'Roboto Mono', monospace;
}

/* ============================================================
   2. RESET
   ============================================================ */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* ============================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
   ============================================================ */

.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.text-center .section-eyebrow::before,
.text-center.section-eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

.text-center .section-eyebrow,
.text-center.section-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.text-center .section-lead {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

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

/* Dark-background section — section-level text only (not card internals) */
.dark-bg .section-title  { color: #fff; }
.dark-bg .section-lead   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.dark-bg h2              { color: #fff; }
/* Body paragraphs inside dark sections that carry inline colour overrides
   are fixed directly in HTML (inline style changed to rgba(255,255,255,0.65))
   so no !important hacks are needed here. */

section {
  padding: 90px 5%;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5%;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.bg-light {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}

.bg-white {
  background: var(--bg);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   4. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform 0.2s;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform 0.2s;
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--dark-mid);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--teal);
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform 0.2s;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), transform 0.2s;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================================
   5. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
   ============================================================ */

#uiScrollProgress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--yellow));
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   6. PRELOADER
   ============================================================ */

#uiPreloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--dark);
  z-index: 9998;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: all;
}

#uiPreloader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ui-preloader-content {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ui-preloader-image {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
}

.ui-preloader-bar {
  width: 180px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ui-preloader-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--yellow));
  animation: preloaderFill 1.2s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes preloaderFill {
  from { width: 0; }
  to   { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   7. BACK TO TOP — consolidated in section below (.ui-back-to-top)
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   8. NAVBAR — Light white
   ============================================================ */

.ui-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: transparent;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background 0.45s ease, border-color 0.45s ease,
              box-shadow 0.45s ease, backdrop-filter 0.45s ease,
              transform var(--transition);
}

.ui-nav.scrolled {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ui-nav.hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

/* Inner container */
.ui-nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Logo */
.ui-nav-logo img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Links list */
.ui-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ui-nav-links > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.ui-nav-links > li > a:hover,
.ui-nav-links > li > a.active {
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
}

/* Dropdown trigger <button> — same look as <a>, resets browser defaults */
.ui-nav-links > li > button {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.ui-nav-links > li > button:hover,
.ui-nav-links > li > button.active {
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
}

/* Chevron icon in dropdown toggle */
.ui-nav-chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.ui-nav-dropdown-parent:hover .ui-nav-chevron,
.ui-nav-dropdown-parent.open .ui-nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown parent <li> */
.ui-nav-dropdown-parent {
  position: relative;
}

/* Dropdown panel */
.ui-nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  min-width: 260px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 8px 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
  z-index: 100;
}

.ui-nav-dropdown-parent:hover .ui-nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Dropdown items */
.ui-nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 7px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.ui-nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-nav-dropdown-item svg,
.ui-nav-dropdown-item i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-nav-dropdown-label {
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ui-nav-dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin: 6px 8px;
}

/* CTA button */
.ui-nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform 0.2s;
}

.ui-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Burger */
.ui-nav-burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ui-nav-burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--heading);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.ui-nav-burger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.ui-nav-burger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.ui-nav-burger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ui-nav-burger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .ui-nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: min(300px, 85vw);
    height: 100vh;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 1rem) 1.25rem 2rem;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .ui-nav-links.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .ui-nav-links > li > a {
    padding: 13px 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Mobile dropdown panel — collapsed by default */
  .ui-nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--teal);
    border-radius: 0;
    margin-left: 12px;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    padding: 4px 0;
  }

  /* Show when parent has .open */
  .ui-nav-dropdown-parent.open .ui-nav-dropdown {
    display: block;
  }

  .ui-nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   9. HERO SLIDER — Dark with image overlay
   ============================================================ */

.ui-fs-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 580px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ui-fs-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ui-fs-slide--active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ui-fs-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: kenBurns 8s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes kenBurns {
  from { transform: scale(1.06); }
  to   { transform: scale(1); }
}

.ui-fs-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(15, 52, 96, 0.65) 60%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%
  );
}

.ui-fs-slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 5%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  max-width: 680px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ui-fs-slide-content.align-center {
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-50%);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.ui-fs-slide-content.align-right {
  left: auto;
  right: 5%;
  text-align: right;
}

.ui-fs-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ui-fs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ui-fs-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-fs-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ui-fs-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.align-center .ui-fs-description {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.align-center .ui-fs-actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

.ui-fs-btn--primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform 0.2s;
}

.ui-fs-btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ui-fs-btn--outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.ui-fs-btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Arrows */
.ui-fs-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.ui-fs-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-fs-arrow--prev { left: 24px; }
.ui-fs-arrow--next { right: 24px; }

/* Dots */
.ui-fs-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.ui-fs-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), width var(--transition);
}

.ui-fs-dot--active {
  background: var(--teal);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Progress */
.ui-fs-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 5;
}

.ui-fs-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.ui-fs-progress-bar--running {
  animation: progressFill 7s linear forwards;
}

@keyframes progressFill {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
  to   { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* Counter */
.ui-fs-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ui-fs-counter-current {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   10. PAGE HERO DARK (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */

.ui-page-hero-dark {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-image: var(
    --ui-hero-dark-bg-image,
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark-mid) 100%)
  );
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.90) 0%,
    rgba(15, 52, 96, 0.70) 100%
  );
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 120px 5% 80px;
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* ============================================================
   11. STATS BAR — light bg
   ============================================================ */

.ui-stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ui-stat {
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ui-stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.ui-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ui-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ui-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .ui-stat:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   12. STATS FULL DARK — dark with bg image
   ============================================================ */

.ui-stats-full {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 5%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

.ui-stats-full-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(22, 33, 62, 0.88);
}

.ui-stats-full-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ui-stats-full-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.ui-stats-full-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ui-stats-full-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ui-stats-full-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-stats-full-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.ui-stats-full-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.ui-stats-full-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-stats-full-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-stats-full-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.ui-stats-full-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
}

.ui-stats-full-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ui-stats-full-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   13. FEATURE CARDS — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-feature-section {
  padding: 90px 5%;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.ui-feature-section.alt {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}

.ui-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.ui-feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ui-feature-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.3);
}

.ui-feature-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--yellow));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ui-feature-card:hover .ui-feature-accent {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ui-feature-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-feature-icon svg,
.ui-feature-icon i {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.ui-feature-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ui-feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.ui-feature-card .tech-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.ui-feature-card .tech-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.2);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ui-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ui-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   14. CARDS GRID — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.ui-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ui-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.3);
}

.ui-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.ui-card:hover .ui-card-accent {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ui-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ui-card-icon-wrap svg,
.ui-card-icon-wrap i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.ui-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.ui-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ui-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.ui-card-link {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.ui-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ui-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ui-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   15. BENEFITS CARDS — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.ui-benefit-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.ui-benefit-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ui-benefit-accent {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ui-benefit-card:hover .ui-benefit-accent {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.ui-benefit-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ui-benefit-icon-wrap svg,
.ui-benefit-icon-wrap i {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.ui-benefit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ui-benefit-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ui-benefit-metric {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ui-benefit-metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-benefit-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ui-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ui-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   16. PROJECT GRID — light bg
   ============================================================ */

.ui-project-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ui-project-filter-btn {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.ui-project-filter-btn:hover,
.ui-project-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}

.ui-project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.ui-project-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ui-project-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.ui-project-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(15, 20, 40, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(15, 20, 40, 0.3) 60%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.ui-project-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 18px;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.ui-project-card:hover .ui-project-info {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ui-project-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ui-project-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ui-project-tags span {
  padding: 2px 9px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.4);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ui-project-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ui-project-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   17. CONTACT FORM — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-form-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.ui-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ui-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ui-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ui-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.ui-form-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.ui-form-input,
.ui-form-select,
.ui-form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-md);
  border-radius: 7px;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.ui-form-input:focus,
.ui-form-select:focus,
.ui-form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.12);
}

.ui-form-textarea {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.ui-form-input::placeholder,
.ui-form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ui-btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform 0.2s;
}

.ui-btn-submit:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ui-form-privacy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ui-form-privacy a {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-form-success {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.ui-form-success.visible {
  display: flex;
}

.ui-form-success-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ui-form-success h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ui-form-success p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   18. FAQ ACCORDION — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-faq {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ui-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ui-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.ui-faq-question:hover,
.ui-faq-item.active .ui-faq-question {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-faq-toggle {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.ui-faq-item.active .ui-faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.ui-faq-answer {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.ui-faq-item.active .ui-faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
}

.ui-faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 0 18px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   19. MARQUEE — light bg
   ============================================================ */

.ui-marquee-section {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f0f6ff;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 18px,
    rgba(38,204,202,0.05) 18px,
    rgba(38,204,202,0.05) 19px
  );
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
  padding: 24px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.ui-marquee-section::before,
.ui-marquee-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ui-marquee-section::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0f6ff, transparent);
}

.ui-marquee-section::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #f0f6ff, transparent);
}

.ui-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.ui-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ui-marquee-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ui-marquee-item img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  filter: grayscale(1) opacity(0.45);
  transition: filter var(--transition);
  object-fit: contain;
}

.ui-marquee-item img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0) opacity(1);
}

.ui-marquee-text-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   20. MILESTONE SLIDER — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-milestone-slider {
  position: relative;
}

.ui-milestone-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.ui-milestone-slider-card {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.4s ease;
}

.ui-milestone-slider-card.active {
  display: block;
}

.ui-milestone-year {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ui-milestone-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ui-milestone-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.ui-milestone-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.ui-milestone-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.ui-milestone-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}

.ui-milestone-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ui-milestone-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-md);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), width var(--transition);
}

.ui-milestone-dot.active {
  background: var(--teal);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   21. CTA SECTION — dark
   ============================================================ */

.ui-cta-section {
  padding: 80px 5%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--dark) 0%,
    var(--dark-mid) 50%,
    var(--dark-deep) 100%
  );
}

.ui-cta-section-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ui-cta-section .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal);
  justify-content: center;
}

.ui-cta-section .section-eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

.ui-cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.ui-cta-section h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ui-cta-section-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ui-cta-btn--white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform 0.2s;
}

.ui-cta-btn--white:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ui-cta-btn--ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ui-cta-btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.ui-cta-btn--outline-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.ui-cta-btn--outline-light:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ui-cta-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 44px 5%;
  background: var(--dark-mid);
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ui-cta-strip h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ui-cta-strip h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-cta-strip p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ui-cta-strip-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   22. TRUST BAND — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-trust-band {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 32px 5%;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ui-trust-item {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}

.ui-trust-item:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   23. PARALLAX STRIP — dark
   ============================================================ */

.ui-parallax-strip {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ui-parallax-strip-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 130%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ui-parallax-strip-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 20, 40, 0.8);
}

.ui-parallax-strip-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 70px 5%;
}

.ui-parallax-strip-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ui-parallax-strip-content h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-parallax-strip-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   24. MVV CAROUSEL — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-mvv-carousel {
  position: relative;
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-track {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 260px;
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-card {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.4s ease;
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-card.active {
  display: block;
}

.ui-mvv-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ui-mvv-carousel-counter .current {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   25. CASE STUDY CAROUSEL — dark overlay on images
   ============================================================ */

.ui-cs-carousel {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ui-cs-carousel-track {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.ui-cs-carousel-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.ui-cs-carousel-card.active {
  opacity: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.ui-cs-carousel-card > img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ui-cs-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(15, 20, 40, 0.97) 0%,
    rgba(15, 20, 40, 0.5) 55%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.ui-cs-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 32px;
}

.ui-cs-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.15);
  line-height: 1;
}

.ui-cs-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ui-cs-content p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ui-cs-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ui-cs-tags span {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.3);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.ui-cs-carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.ui-cs-carousel-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.ui-cs-carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-cs-carousel-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.ui-cs-carousel-counter .current {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   26. TIMELINE — light
   ============================================================ */

.ui-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
}

.ui-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.ui-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.ui-timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  /* 18px circle, center must hit line center: 8+1=9px from outer left.
     Item starts at 32px. left = 9 - 9(radius) - 32 = -32px → center = 32-32+9 = 9 ✓ */
  left: -32px;
  top: 2px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.15), 0 0 10px rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.15);
}

.ui-timeline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ui-timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   27. FOOTER — dark
   ============================================================ */

.ui-footer {
  background: #000;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  position: relative;
}

.ui-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--yellow));
}

/* ui-container used inside footer (and elsewhere) */
.ui-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5%;
}

.ui-footer-top {
  padding: 64px 0 48px;
}

.ui-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Logo link wrapper */
.ui-footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ui-footer-logo img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Brand description */
.ui-footer-desc,
.ui-footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 280px;
}

/* Social icons container */
.ui-footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Individual social icon circle */
.ui-footer-social {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.ui-footer-social:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}

.ui-footer-social svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

/* Column heading */
.ui-footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Nav links list */
.ui-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.ui-footer-links li a,
.ui-footer-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 4px 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.ui-footer-links li a:hover,
.ui-footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Contact list */
.ui-footer-contact {
  list-style: none;
}

.ui-footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ui-footer-contact li svg,
.ui-footer-contact li i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.ui-footer-contact li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.ui-footer-contact li a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* --- FOOTER NEWSLETTER STRIP ----------------------------- */
.ui-footer-newsletter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ui-footer-nl-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.ui-footer-nl-text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.ui-footer-nl-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.ui-footer-nl-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ui-footer-nl-input {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  width: 240px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.ui-footer-nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.ui-footer-nl-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--dark);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.ui-footer-nl-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- FOOTER CREDENTIAL BADGES ---------------------------- */
.ui-footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ui-footer-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.ui-footer-badge:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
}

/* Footer bottom bar */
.ui-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.ui-footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ui-footer-bottom-inner span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.ui-footer-bottom-inner a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-footer-bottom-inner a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ui-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ui-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .ui-footer-grid .ui-footer-col--brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ui-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .ui-footer-grid .ui-footer-col--brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ui-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ui-footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   28. PAGE-SPECIFIC SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* About — Two column */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-img {
  position: relative;
}

.about-img img {
  border-radius: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  right: -18px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.about-img-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-img-badge span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-text {
  padding: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-img-badge {
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
  }
}

/* Reach grid */
.reach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.reach-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.reach-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.reach-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.reach-icon svg,
.reach-icon i {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.reach-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reach-card p {
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .reach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Service Tiers */
.tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.tier-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 36px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.tier-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tier-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.tier-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tier-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tier-target {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.tier-features {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.tier-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.tier-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.tier-cta {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.tier-cta:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
}

.tier-card:not(.featured) .tier-cta {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.tier-card:not(.featured) .tier-cta:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tier-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Contact Grid */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.3);
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.contact-info-icon svg,
.contact-info-icon i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.contact-info-value a {
  color: var(--teal);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.contact-info-value a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.contact-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-social-link svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.quick-quote {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.quick-quote h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.quick-quote-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.quick-quote-item:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.quick-quote-service {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.quick-quote-price {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.quick-quote-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* MSP Domain Cards */
.msp-domains-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.msp-domain-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.msp-domain-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.3);
}

.msp-domain-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.msp-domain-icon svg,
.msp-domain-icon i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.msp-domain-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.msp-domain-desc {
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.msp-domain-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.msp-domain-tags span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  padding: 2px 9px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.2);
  color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .msp-domains-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .msp-domains-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Value Pillars (MSP page) */
.value-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.value-pillar {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.value-pillar-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.value-pillar-icon svg,
.value-pillar-icon i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.value-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.value-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Two-column text + pillars */
.two-col-text-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .two-col-text-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.two-col-text p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* NOC/SOC deep dive cards */
.deep-dive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .deep-dive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.deep-dive-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.deep-dive-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.deep-dive-card-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deep-dive-card-icon svg,
.deep-dive-card-icon i {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.deep-dive-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.deep-dive-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.deep-dive-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.deep-dive-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.deep-dive-list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Recovery Tiers (DR section) */
.recovery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .recovery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.recovery-card {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
}

.recovery-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.recovery-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Pillar divider (services page) */
.pillar-divider {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 40px 5%;
  text-align: center;
}

.pillar-divider p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.pillar-divider p em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ============================================================
   29. SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   30. UTILITIES & MISC
   ============================================================ */

/* KPI pills */
.kpi-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.kpi-pill {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Industries reach grid 4-col variant */
.reach-grid--4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .reach-grid--4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .reach-grid--4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Pill */
.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.pill-teal {
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.25);
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Sub-section label */
.subsection-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 0 4px 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.subsection-label.yellow {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
}

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.2);
  color: var(--heading);
}

/* Focus visible */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Map section */
.map-section {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.map-section iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================================
   31. PREMIUM VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS  (inspired by it-realms.com theme)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Page fade-in on load --- */
@keyframes pageFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
body {
  animation: pageFadeIn 0.6s ease both;
}

/* --- Directional reveal classes (text from left, images from right) --- */
.reveal.reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  opacity: 0;
}
.reveal.reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(32px);
  opacity: 0;
}
.reveal.reveal-left.visible,
.reveal.reveal-right.visible {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Scale-up reveal for cards/images */
.reveal.reveal-scale {
  transform: scale(0.88);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0.5, 1),
              transform 1s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.reveal.reveal-scale.visible {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Bouncy spring reveal */
.reveal.reveal-spring {
  transform: translateY(30px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}
.reveal.reveal-spring.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Button: gradient-slide cover effect (theme signature) --- */
.btn-primary {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--teal-dim) 50%, var(--teal) 50%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: right center;
  transition: background-position 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--teal-dim) 50%, var(--teal) 50%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: left center;
  background-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.ui-fs-btn--primary {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--teal-dim) 50%, var(--teal) 50%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: right center;
  transition: background-position 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.2s;
}
.ui-fs-btn--primary:hover {
  background-position: left center;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* --- Animated underline on card "Learn More" links --- */
.ui-card-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.ui-card-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.ui-card:hover .ui-card-link::after,
.ui-feature-card:hover .ui-card-link::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --- Feature icon: fill with teal on card hover (theme behaviour) --- */
.ui-feature-card:hover .ui-feature-icon {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}
.ui-feature-icon svg,
.ui-feature-icon i {
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.ui-feature-card:hover .ui-feature-icon svg,
.ui-feature-card:hover .ui-feature-icon i {
  color: #fff;
}

/* --- Benefit icon: same fill on hover --- */
.ui-benefit-icon-wrap {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.ui-benefit-card:hover .ui-benefit-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* --- Nav link base --- */
.ui-nav-link {
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* --- Nav active link: teal underline indicator --- */
.ui-nav-link.active::after,
.ui-nav-dropdown-toggle.active::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 2px;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* --- Section title: slightly larger on desktop --- */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
  }
}

/* --- Hero: taller + parallax --- */
.ui-page-hero-dark {
  min-height: 520px;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ui-page-hero-dark {
    background-attachment: scroll;
    min-height: 420px;
  }
}

/* --- Hero: deeper, more dramatic overlay --- */
.ui-page-hero-dark-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(6, 6, 20, 0.90) 0%,
    rgba(8, 32, 70, 0.62) 100%
  );
}

/* --- Hero entrance animations (staggered slide-up on load) --- */
@keyframes heroSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-breadcrumb {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.15s both;
}
.ui-page-hero-dark-title {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.30s both;
}
.ui-page-hero-dark-subtitle {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.45s both;
}
.ui-page-hero-dark-badges {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.60s both;
}

/* --- Gradient text on heading accents --- */
.section-title em,
.ui-fs-title em {
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, var(--teal) 0%, #90eeec 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-page-hero-dark-title em {
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, #52ece9 0%, var(--yellow) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* --- Hero badges: premium glass look --- */
.ui-page-hero-dark-badge {
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.38);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* --- Staggered card reveals (grids override grid-level fade) --- */
.ui-feature-grid.reveal,
.ui-benefits-grid.reveal,
.ui-cards-grid.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: none;
}

.ui-feature-grid .ui-feature-card,
.ui-benefits-grid .ui-benefit-card,
.ui-cards-grid .ui-card {
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.ui-feature-grid.reveal:not(.visible) .ui-feature-card,
.ui-benefits-grid.reveal:not(.visible) .ui-benefit-card,
.ui-cards-grid.reveal:not(.visible) .ui-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}

.ui-feature-grid.visible .ui-feature-card,
.ui-benefits-grid.visible .ui-benefit-card,
.ui-cards-grid.visible .ui-card {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays */
.ui-feature-grid.visible .ui-feature-card:nth-child(1),
.ui-benefits-grid.visible .ui-benefit-card:nth-child(1),
.ui-cards-grid.visible .ui-card:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.ui-feature-grid.visible .ui-feature-card:nth-child(2),
.ui-benefits-grid.visible .ui-benefit-card:nth-child(2),
.ui-cards-grid.visible .ui-card:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.ui-feature-grid.visible .ui-feature-card:nth-child(3),
.ui-benefits-grid.visible .ui-benefit-card:nth-child(3),
.ui-cards-grid.visible .ui-card:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.ui-feature-grid.visible .ui-feature-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.ui-feature-grid.visible .ui-feature-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.ui-feature-grid.visible .ui-feature-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* --- Stronger card hover glow --- */
.ui-feature-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 52px rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.18), 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.45);
}

.ui-feature-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background 0.3s ease;
}
.ui-feature-card:hover .ui-feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.14);
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.18);
}

.ui-benefit-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.16), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.ui-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 38px rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.15), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* --- CTA section: richer background with radial glows --- */
.ui-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090918 0%, #0b1e50 55%, #0c1e2e 100%);
}

.ui-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.13) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ui-cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -35%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 230, 37, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   32. CINEMATIC ATMOSPHERE  (AIS-Inspired Upgrades)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Film grain overlay ---------------------------------------- */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 8900;
  opacity: 0.022;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 160px 160px;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* --- Morphing keyframes for glow blobs ------------------------- */
@keyframes morphBlob1 {
  0%,  100% { transform: translate(   0px,   0px) scale(1);    }
  33%        { transform: translate( 20px, -24px) scale(1.06); }
  66%        { transform: translate(-14px,  16px) scale(0.96); }
}
@keyframes morphBlob2 {
  0%,  100% { transform: translate(   0px,   0px) scale(1);    }
  33%        { transform: translate(-22px,  18px) scale(1.07); }
  66%        { transform: translate( 16px, -10px) scale(0.94); }
}

/* --- Hero overlay: animated teal + yellow glows --------------- */
.ui-page-hero-dark-overlay {
  position: relative;   /* needed for ::before / ::after */
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ui-page-hero-dark-overlay::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top:   -20%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.14) 0%, transparent 62%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: morphBlob1 28s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ui-page-hero-dark-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18%;
  left:   -6%;
  width:  400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,230,37,0.07) 0%, transparent 62%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: morphBlob2 34s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- CTA section: animate existing glows ----------------------- */
.ui-cta-section::before { animation: morphBlob1 30s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ui-cta-section::after  { animation: morphBlob2 36s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* --- Stats full: subtle teal glow ------------------------------ */
.ui-stats-full {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ui-stats-full::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top:   -30%;
  right: -5%;
  width:  480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: morphBlob1 32s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Floating ambient particles (JS-injected .ui-particle) ----- */
@keyframes floatParticle {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0)     translateX(0)    scale(1);   opacity: 0;   }
  10%  { opacity: 0.8; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.3; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-160px) translateX(22px) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
}
.ui-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width:  3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatParticle linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* --- Button shimmer sweep on hover ----------------------------- */
.btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    108deg,
    transparent 28%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.20) 50%,
    transparent 72%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.52s ease;
}

/* --- Glassmorphism lift on feature / service cards ------------- */
.ui-feature-card:hover,
.ui-card:hover {
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) saturate(140%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) saturate(140%);
}

/* --- Dual-layer shadow: dark near + teal far ------------------- */
.ui-feature-card:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.20),
    0 20px 52px rgba(38,204,202,0.22);
}
.ui-benefit-card:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.16),
    0 16px 42px rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
}
.ui-card:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.16),
    0 14px 38px rgba(38,204,202,0.16);
}

/* --- Cinematic clip-path reveals (add class .reveal-clip* in HTML) --- */
.reveal.reveal-clip {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: clip-path 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.reveal.reveal-clip.visible {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0);
}
.reveal.reveal-clip-x {
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: clip-path 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.reveal.reveal-clip-x.visible {
  clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0);
}

/* --- Stat number glow on dark sections ------------------------- */
.ui-stats-full-number {
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(38,204,202,0.45);
}

/* --- Enhanced section eyebrow label ---------------------------- */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.30em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Smooth gradient edge: footer enters from dark sections ---- */
.ui-footer {
  position: relative;
}
.ui-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(38,204,202,0.35) 40%,
    rgba(38,204,202,0.35) 60%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* --- Page hero: ensure content sits above overlay blobs -------- */
.ui-page-hero-dark-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Section divider: teal glow line between major sections ---- */
.ui-section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--teal), var(--teal-bright));
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(38,204,202,0.40);
}

/* --- Link cards: slightly stronger bottom border accent -------- */
.ui-card {
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition),
              box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.ui-card:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--teal);
}

/* --- Timeline dots: pulse ring on active/first item ------------ */
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(38,204,202,0.5); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(38,204,202,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(38,204,202,0); }
}
.ui-timeline-item:first-child .ui-timeline-dot {
  animation: pulseDot 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}


/* ============================================================
   33. HERO UPGRADE + HOMEPAGE SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Slide text entrance animations */
.ui-fs-slide-content .ui-fs-eyebrow,
.ui-fs-slide-content .ui-fs-title,
.ui-fs-slide-content .ui-fs-description,
.ui-fs-slide-content .ui-fs-actions {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.ui-fs-slide--active .ui-fs-slide-content .ui-fs-eyebrow {
  animation: fsSlideIn 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.30s forwards;
}
.ui-fs-slide--active .ui-fs-slide-content .ui-fs-title {
  animation: fsSlideIn 0.80s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.50s forwards;
}
.ui-fs-slide--active .ui-fs-slide-content .ui-fs-description {
  animation: fsSlideIn 0.70s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.70s forwards;
}
.ui-fs-slide--active .ui-fs-slide-content .ui-fs-actions {
  animation: fsSlideIn 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.86s forwards;
}
@keyframes fsSlideIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

/* Teal accent bar */
.ui-fs-slide-line {
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #26ccca;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(38,204,202,0.6);
}
.ui-fs-slide--active .ui-fs-slide-line {
  animation: lineExpand 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.15s forwards;
}
@keyframes lineExpand { to { width: 48px; } }

/* --- Larger hero title */
.ui-fs-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6.4rem);
  line-height: 1.01;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ui-fs-title em {
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, #52ece9 0%, #26ccca 60%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* --- Deeper overlay */
.ui-fs-slide-overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(4,4,18,0.94) 0%, rgba(4,4,18,0.56) 52%, rgba(4,4,18,0.10) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top,   rgba(4,4,18,0.80) 0%, transparent 52%);
}

/* Eyebrow */
.ui-fs-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Description */
.ui-fs-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  line-height: 1.82;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Buttons */
.ui-fs-btn--primary {
  padding: 15px 34px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(38,204,202,0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.ui-fs-btn--primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 44px rgba(38,204,202,0.52);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ui-fs-btn--outline {
  padding: 13px 32px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  border-radius: 4px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ui-fs-btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: #26ccca;
  color: #26ccca;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ui-fs-arrow {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(4,4,18,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.ui-fs-arrow:hover {
  background: #26ccca;
  border-color: #26ccca;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(38,204,202,0.45);
}
.ui-fs-dot { opacity: 0.4; }
.ui-fs-dot--active { opacity: 1; }

/* --- Dark stats strip */
.home-stats-strip {
  background: #05050f;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
}
.home-stat-cell {
  padding: 44px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.home-stat-cell::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: #26ccca;
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.home-stat-cell:hover::before { width: 60%; }
.home-stat-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }
.home-stat-number {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #26ccca;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
}
.home-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  margin-top: 10px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .home-stats-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .home-stat-cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .home-stat-cell:nth-child(1),
  .home-stat-cell:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .home-stat-cell:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
}

/* --- Why IT Realms dark section */
.home-why-us {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06060f 0%, #0b1840 55%, #060f1c 100%);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.home-why-us::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -25%; right: -8%;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: morphBlob1 30s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.home-why-us::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%; left: -5%;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,230,37,0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: morphBlob2 36s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.home-why-header { padding: 0 5%; margin-bottom: 0; }
.home-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.home-why-item {
  padding: 52px 36px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.home-why-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.home-why-item:hover { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.04); }
.home-why-num {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.60rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: block;
}
.home-why-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #26ccca;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.home-why-item:hover .home-why-icon {
  background: #26ccca;
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.10);
}
.home-why-title {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.home-why-text {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.44);
  line-height: 1.78;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .home-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .home-why-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .home-why-item:nth-child(1),
  .home-why-item:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .home-why-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
}

/* --- Service group headings */
.ui-services-group { margin-bottom: 64px; }
.ui-services-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ui-services-group-heading {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 32px; font-weight: 600;
}
.ui-services-group-heading::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border); }
.ui-services-group-heading--teal  { color: #26ccca; }
.ui-services-group-heading--yellow { color: #a08200; }

/* --- Service card upgrade */
.ui-card {
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 32px 28px; display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.25,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ui-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.ui-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.ui-card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.09); border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.20);
  border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #26ccca; margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.ui-card:hover .ui-card-icon { background: #26ccca; color: #fff; transform: scale(1.10); }
.ui-card-title {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif; font-size: 1.06rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ui-card-text { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ui-card-link {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace; font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #26ccca; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
}
.ui-card-link::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 1px; background: #26ccca; transition: width 0.3s ease; }
.ui-card:hover .ui-card-link::after { width: 100%; }

/* --- Portfolio cards */
.ui-project-card { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.25,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease; }
.ui-project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.20), 0 0 60px rgba(38,204,202,0.12); }
.ui-project-card-image { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ui-project-card-image img { transition: transform 0.65s ease; }
.ui-project-card:hover .ui-project-card-image img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ui-project-card-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4,4,18,0.92) 0%, rgba(4,4,18,0.20) 100%); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 24px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease; }
.ui-project-card:hover .ui-project-card-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* --- CTA & general spacing */
.ui-cta-section { padding: 110px 5%; }
.ui-cta-section h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ui-cta-section p { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 38px; }
.ui-cta-btn--white { padding: 15px 36px; font-size: 0.84rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(38,204,202,0.35); }
.ui-cta-btn--white:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 44px rgba(38,204,202,0.52); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.ui-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.ui-section-header { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.ui-section-header h2, .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1.15; }
.ui-marquee-section { background: #050510; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.ui-marquee-section::before { background: linear-gradient(to right, #050510, transparent); }
.ui-marquee-section::after  { background: linear-gradient(to left,  #050510, transparent); }
.ui-marquee-item img { filter: brightness(0) invert(0.25); transition: filter 0.3s ease; }
.ui-marquee-item img:hover { filter: brightness(0) invert(0.9); }


/* ============================================================
   34. HOMEPAGE — STRATEGIC REDESIGN (National Positioning)
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Site Hero ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #02020c;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
}
.site-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(38,204,202,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.site-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 60% at 15% 50%, rgba(38,204,202,0.09) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 85% 50%, rgba(11,24,64,0.6) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 55%, #02020c 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.site-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  width: 100%;
}
.site-hero-content { max-width: 680px; }
.site-hero-line {
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #26ccca;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 18px 0 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
  animation: lineExpand 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.4s forwards;
}
.site-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.site-hero-title em {
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, #52ece9 0%, #26ccca 60%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-style: normal;
}
.site-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.site-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.site-hero-sectors {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-sector-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-sector-tag:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  color: #26ccca;
}
.site-hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.45);
  animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .site-hero-sectors { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

/* ── Client Proof Bar ──────────────────────────────────── */
.home-clients-bar {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 28px 0;
}
/* starfield canvas */
.hcb-stars {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* nebula glows — hidden on white background */
.hcb-nebula {
  display: none;
}
/* grid overlay — hidden on white background */
.hcb-grid {
  display: none;
}
.home-clients-label {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.home-clients-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.home-client-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.home-client-item:hover { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.85); }
.home-client-sector {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.home-client-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .home-client-divider { display: none; }
  .home-client-item { padding: 10px 24px; }
}

/* ── Mission Section ───────────────────────────────────── */
.home-mission {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04040f 0%, #080f28 60%, #04040f 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.home-mission::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%; right: -5%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.home-mission-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.home-mission-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.home-mission-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.home-mission-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
}
.home-mission-stat {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.home-mission-stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: #26ccca;
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}
.home-mission-stat:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.home-mission-stat:hover { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.03); }
.home-mission-stat .home-stat-number {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #26ccca;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(38,204,202,0.35);
}
.home-mission-stat-label {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .home-mission-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}

/* ── Sectors Grid ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.home-sector-card {
  display: block;
  padding: 44px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background: var(--bg);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.home-sector-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.home-sector-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #26ccca, transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.home-sector-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.home-sector-card:hover { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.03); }
.home-sector-card-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #26ccca;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.home-sector-card:hover .home-sector-card-icon {
  background: #26ccca;
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.home-sector-num {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.home-sector-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.home-sector-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.44);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.home-sector-clients {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.home-sector-clients span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.home-sector-arrow {
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.home-sector-card:hover .home-sector-arrow {
  color: #26ccca;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .home-sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .home-sector-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .home-sector-card:nth-child(1),
  .home-sector-card:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .home-sector-card:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .home-sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .home-sector-card { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important; }
  .home-sector-card:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
}

/* ── Ecosystem Architecture Diagram ───────────────────── */
.home-ecosystem {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: #05050f !important;
  background-image: url('../../images/worldmap.png') !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-size: 85% auto !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-blend-mode: screen !important;
  position: relative;
}
.home-eco-diagram {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 56px auto 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.eco-layer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.eco-connector {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(38,204,202,0.4), rgba(38,204,202,0.1));
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.eco-connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-left: 5px solid transparent;
  border-right: 5px solid transparent;
  border-top: 6px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
}
.eco-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.eco-node:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.eco-node span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-align: center; line-height: 1.4; }
.eco-node--user {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  min-width: 110px;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
}
.eco-node--user:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.eco-node--gateway {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.35);
  color: #26ccca;
  min-width: 280px;
  padding: 20px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.eco-node--gateway:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(38,204,202,0.22); }
.eco-node--platform {
  background: rgba(11,24,64,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  color: #26ccca;
  min-width: 140px;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
}
.eco-node--platform:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(38,204,202,0.15); }
.eco-node--data {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  color: #26ccca;
  min-width: 260px;
  padding: 18px 36px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}
.home-eco-caption {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .eco-layer { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .eco-node--gateway, .eco-node--data { min-width: 220px; }
  .eco-node--user, .eco-node--platform { min-width: 100px; font-size: 0.55rem; padding: 12px 10px; }
}

/* ── Deployments Section ───────────────────────────────── */
.home-deploy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.home-deploy-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.25,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s;
  position: relative;
}
.home-deploy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 40px rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
}
.home-deploy-sector-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.3);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #26ccca;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 1;
}
.home-deploy-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #08101e;
}
.home-deploy-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.home-deploy-card:hover .home-deploy-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.home-deploy-body {
  padding: 28px 24px;
}
.home-deploy-body h3 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.home-deploy-body p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.home-deploy-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.home-deploy-tags span {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.7);
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .home-deploy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .home-deploy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Capabilities Strip ────────────────────────────────── */
.home-caps {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #05050f;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.home-caps-label {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.home-caps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.home-cap-item {
  padding: 40px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.home-cap-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.home-cap-item:hover { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.03); }
.home-cap-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #26ccca;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.home-cap-item:hover .home-cap-icon {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.home-cap-item h4 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.home-cap-item p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .home-caps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .home-cap-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .home-cap-item:nth-child(1),
  .home-cap-item:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .home-cap-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .home-caps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================================
   35. NEW NAV CLASSES — ui-nav-inner, ui-dropdown-menu, etc.
   ============================================================ */

/* Inner flex wrapper (replaces .ui-nav-container on new pages) */
.ui-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Actions wrapper (CTA + burger) */
.ui-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* li.ui-nav-dropdown — reset panel styles that cascade incorrectly */
li.ui-nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: none;
  top: auto;
  left: auto;
  min-width: auto;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Dropdown panel */
.ui-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  min-width: 240px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 8px 8px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
  z-index: 100;
}

li.ui-nav-dropdown:hover .ui-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Chevron rotation on hover */
li.ui-nav-dropdown:hover > a i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* Dropdown link items */
.ui-dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 7px;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ui-dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.ui-dropdown-link i {
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0s;
}

/* Mobile: show dropdown menu when burger open */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  li.ui-nav-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ui-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    display: none;
  }

  li.ui-nav-dropdown.open .ui-dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* ui-nav-link--active: active state for new nav structure */
/* ── MEGA-MENU ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Uses opacity/visibility pattern (same as .ui-dropdown-menu) — no display:none conflict */
.ui-mega-menu {
  display: flex; /* always flex; hidden via inherited opacity:0/visibility:hidden */
  min-width: 700px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  padding: 20px;
  gap: 0;
  flex-direction: row;
}

li.ui-nav-dropdown:hover .ui-mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.ui-mega-col {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0 12px;
  list-style: none;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ui-mega-col:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.ui-mega-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--teal);
  padding: 4px 12px 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ui-mega-col-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin: 10px 12px;
}

.ui-mega-viewall {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.ui-mega-standard {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  cursor: default;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.ui-mega-standard:hover {
  background: none !important;
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ui-mega-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
  .ui-mega-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .ui-mega-col:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* ── STANDARDS GRID (about.html) ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ui-standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ui-standards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ui-standards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.ui-nav-link--active,
.ui-nav-links > li > a.ui-nav-link--active {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
}


/* ============================================================
   36. CRITICAL FIXES — dark hero fallback + sector cards bg
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero: add solid dark fallback so background always shows
   (background-attachment:fixed + CSS vars can fail in some browsers) */
.ui-page-hero-dark {
  background-color: #0a0a1a;
}

/* Sectors section: needs dark background — card text is white */
.home-sectors {
  background-color: #06060f;
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Section header text override for dark sector section */
.home-sectors .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.home-sectors h2 {
  color: #fff;
}

.home-sectors h2 em {
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-style: italic;
}

.home-sectors .ui-section-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* Grid border should be visible on dark bg */
.home-sectors-grid {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Contact page: social links row */
.contact-social-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.contact-social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.contact-social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.contact-social-link svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
}



/* ============================================================
   38. ECOSYSTEM ARCHITECTURE — world-class stack diagram
   ============================================================ */

.home-ecosystem {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #05050f !important;
  background-image: url('../../images/worldmap.png') !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-size: 85% auto !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-blend-mode: screen !important;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* no overlay — worldmap outlines show directly over dark bg */

/* Subtle animated dot-grid background */
.eco-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.home-ecosystem::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(38,204,202,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Section header on dark bg */
.home-ecosystem .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
.home-ecosystem h2 { color: #fff; }
.home-ecosystem h2 em { color: var(--teal); font-style: italic; }
.home-ecosystem .ui-section-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ── Stack container ───────────────────────────────────── */
.eco-stack {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ── Row ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.eco-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── Row label (left column) ────────────────────────────── */
.eco-row-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
  padding-right: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
}
.eco-row-num {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.eco-row-name {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.eco-row-label--gateway .eco-row-name { color: rgba(38,204,202,0.7); }
.eco-row-label--data .eco-row-name { color: rgba(255,230,37,0.5); }

/* ── Animated flow line between rows ───────────────────── */
.eco-flow-line {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 112px;
}
.eco-flow-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  animation: ecoDotFlow 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}
.eco-flow-dot:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.eco-flow-dot:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.eco-flow-dot:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.44s; }

@keyframes ecoDotFlow {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
  40%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
}

/* ── User pills row ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.eco-users {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.eco-user-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
}
.eco-user-pill svg {
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.eco-user-pill span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.eco-user-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.05);
}
.eco-user-pill:hover svg { color: var(--teal); }
.eco-user-pill:hover span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ── Gateway band ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.eco-gateway-band {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.1) 0%, rgba(38,204,202,0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(38,204,202,0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.eco-gateway-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(38,204,202,0.04) 50%, transparent 100%);
  animation: ecoGatewaySweep 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ecoGatewaySweep {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}
.eco-gateway-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 28px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.3);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: ecoPulseRing 2.5s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ecoPulseRing {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.8); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}
.eco-gateway-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.eco-gateway-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--teal); }
.eco-gateway-info { flex: 1; z-index: 1; }
.eco-gateway-title {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.eco-gateway-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.eco-gateway-tags span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.7);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.06);
}
.eco-gateway-live {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}
.eco-live-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #26ccca;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #26ccca;
  animation: ecoLivePulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ecoLivePulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* ── Platform grid ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.eco-platforms {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.eco-platform-card {
  padding: 20px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
}
.eco-platform-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.35);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.eco-platform-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.eco-platform-card:hover .eco-platform-icon {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
}
.eco-platform-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--teal); }
.eco-platform-name {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.eco-platform-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px;
}
.eco-platform-tags span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* ── Data Intelligence band ─────────────────────────────── */
.eco-data-band {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,10,40,0.9) 0%, rgba(30,15,60,0.6) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,230,37,0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,230,37,0.04);
}
.eco-data-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,230,37,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,230,37,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.eco-data-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: #ffe625; }
.eco-data-info { flex: 1; }
.eco-data-title {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.eco-data-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.eco-data-metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.eco-data-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.eco-data-metric strong {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #ffe625;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.eco-data-metric span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* Brain AI decorative icon on Intelligence Layer */
.eco-brain-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.55;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) sepia(1) saturate(3) hue-rotate(130deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Caption */
.home-eco-caption {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 48px;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .eco-row { grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .eco-row-label { padding-right: 12px; }
  .eco-platforms { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .eco-flow-line { padding-left: 84px; }
  .eco-gateway-live { display: none; }
  .eco-data-metrics { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .eco-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .eco-row-label {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
    padding: 0 0 8px 0;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .eco-flow-line { padding-left: 0; align-items: flex-start; padding-left: 16px; }
  .eco-platforms { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .eco-users { gap: 7px; }
  .eco-user-pill { padding: 8px 14px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   39. ECOSYSTEM — light theme (worldmap + white overlay)
   ============================================================ */

/* Switch base bg to white for blend mode + white overlay */
.home-ecosystem {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  background-blend-mode: multiply !important;
}

/* White overlay — lets worldmap ghost through at ~15% */
.home-ecosystem::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Remove teal radial glow (designed for dark bg) */
.home-ecosystem::after { display: none; }

/* ── Text overrides for light bg ─── */
.home-ecosystem .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
.home-ecosystem h2               { color: #0d0d1a; }
.home-ecosystem h2 em            { color: var(--teal); }
.home-ecosystem .ui-section-lead { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }

.eco-row-num  { color: rgba(38,204,202,0.7); }
.eco-row-name { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }

/* User pills */
.eco-user-pill {
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.eco-user-pill svg  { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.eco-user-pill span { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }
.eco-user-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
}
.eco-user-pill:hover svg  { color: var(--teal); }
.eco-user-pill:hover span { color: #0d0d1a; }

/* Gateway band */
.eco-gateway-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.08) 0%, rgba(38,204,202,0.03) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(38,204,202,0.06), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
}
.eco-gateway-title { color: #0d0d1a; }

/* Platform cards */
.eco-platform-card {
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.eco-platform-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.05);
}
.eco-platform-name { color: #1a1a2e; }
.eco-platform-tags span {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* Data intelligence band */
.eco-data-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,230,37,0.08) 0%, rgba(255,230,37,0.03) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(180,150,0,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(200,160,0,0.06);
}
.eco-data-title { color: #1a1a2e; }
.eco-data-sub   { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }
.eco-data-metric span { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }

/* Caption */
.home-eco-caption { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }

/* ============================================================
   40. ECOSYSTEM — parallax worldmap background
   ============================================================ */

.home-ecosystem {
  background-attachment: fixed !important;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  /* fixed attachment breaks on mobile — fall back to scroll */
  .home-ecosystem {
    background-attachment: scroll !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   41. ECOSYSTEM — bolder labels + more readable tags
   ============================================================ */

/* Layer labels (USERS, INTERFACE, PLATFORM, INTELLIGENCE) */
.eco-row-name {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.eco-row-label--gateway .eco-row-name { color: rgba(38,204,202,0.9); }
.eco-row-label--data    .eco-row-name { color: rgba(180,140,0,0.85); }

/* Platform tag chips (LMS, SIS, Campus OS, etc.) */
.eco-platform-tags span {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  padding: 3px 9px;
}

/* Gateway tag chips */
.eco-gateway-tags span {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* User pill text */
.eco-user-pill span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   42. DEPLOY CARDS — sector badge yellow
   ============================================================ */

.home-deploy-sector-badge {
  background: rgba(255,230,37,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255,230,37,0.4);
  color: #c8a800;
}

/* ============================================================
   43. DEPLOY CARDS — sector badge cyan bg + yellow text
   ============================================================ */

.home-deploy-sector-badge {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.45);
  color: #ffe625;
}

/* Deploy sector badge — bold text */
.home-deploy-sector-badge { font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================================
   44. MISSION — full redesign
   ============================================================ */

.home-mission {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04040f 0%, #080f28 60%, #04040f 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Faint background word */
/* .msn-bg-word overridden by home.css */

/* Animated vertical scan lines */
.msn-bg-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.msn-bg-lines span {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 60%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(38,204,202,0.15), transparent);
  animation: msnLineDrop 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.msn-bg-lines span:nth-child(1) { left: 15%;  animation-delay: 0s;    animation-duration: 5s; }
.msn-bg-lines span:nth-child(2) { left: 35%;  animation-delay: 1.2s;  animation-duration: 7s; }
.msn-bg-lines span:nth-child(3) { left: 55%;  animation-delay: 0.6s;  animation-duration: 6s; }
.msn-bg-lines span:nth-child(4) { left: 72%;  animation-delay: 2s;    animation-duration: 5.5s; }
.msn-bg-lines span:nth-child(5) { left: 88%;  animation-delay: 0.3s;  animation-duration: 8s; }

@keyframes msnLineDrop {
  0%   { top: -60%; opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: 110%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Grid layout */
.home-mission-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── Text column ── */
.home-mission-text .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }

.home-mission-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.home-mission-text h2 em { color: var(--teal); font-style: italic; }

.home-mission-text > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}

/* Proof block with left accent */
.msn-proof-block {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.msn-proof-accent {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), transparent);
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 60px;
}
.msn-proof-block p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* CTA link */
.msn-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.3);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
}
.msn-cta-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  gap: 13px;
}

/* ── Stats grid ── */
.home-mission-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.home-mission-stat {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
}
.home-mission-stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.home-mission-stat:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.04);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.home-mission-stat:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Icon */
.msn-stat-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.home-mission-stat:hover .msn-stat-icon {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
}
.msn-stat-icon svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Number */
.home-mission-stat .home-stat-number {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Label */
.home-mission-stat-label {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .home-mission-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 52px; }
  .msn-bg-word { font-size: 22vw; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .home-mission-stats { gap: 10px; }
  .home-mission-stat { padding: 24px 18px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   45. SECTORS — full redesign (2×2 rich cards)
   ============================================================ */

.home-sectors {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #06060f;
  padding: 110px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dot-grid background */
.sectors-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Section header */
.home-sectors .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
.home-sectors h2               { color: #fff; }
.home-sectors h2 em            { color: var(--teal); font-style: italic; }
.home-sectors .ui-section-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* 2×2 grid */
.home-sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  border: none;
}

/* ── Card ── */
.home-sector-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 40px 36px 32px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.35s, background 0.35s, transform 0.35s;
}
.home-sector-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.35);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.04);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Glow on hover */
.home-sector-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.home-sector-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Top accent line */
.home-sector-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), rgba(38,204,202,0));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.home-sector-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Ghost sector number */
.sc-ghost-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: 24px;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.35s;
}
.home-sector-card:hover .sc-ghost-num { color: rgba(38,204,202,0.09); }

/* Top row: icon + meta */
.sc-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.sc-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.home-sector-card:hover .sc-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}
.sc-icon-wrap svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }

.sc-meta { flex: 1; }
.sc-num {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.sc-meta h3 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Description */
.home-sector-card > p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.75;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Capability tags */
.sc-caps {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.sc-caps span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.home-sector-card:hover .sc-caps span {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.95);
}

/* Client/status row */
.sc-clients {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.sc-client-label {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.48rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sc-clients span:not(.sc-client-label) {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Footer CTA */
.sc-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.25s, gap 0.25s;
}
.sc-footer svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.home-sector-card:hover .sc-footer {
  color: var(--teal);
  gap: 13px;
}
.home-sector-card:hover .sc-footer svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .home-sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .sc-ghost-num { font-size: 5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .home-sector-card { padding: 28px 22px 24px; }
  .sc-meta h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
}



/* ============================================================
   48. SERVICES CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */

.home-svc-carousel {
  position: relative;
  background: #04040f;
  padding: 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.home-svc-carousel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 100%, rgba(38,204,202,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hsc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}
.hsc-header .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
.hsc-header h2 { color: #fff; margin-top: 10px; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem); }
.hsc-header h2 em { color: var(--teal); font-style: italic; }

.hsc-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.hsc-counter {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.hsc-counter .hsc-current { color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; }
.hsc-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.hsc-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.hsc-btn:hover { border-color: var(--teal); background: rgba(38,204,202,0.12); }

.hsc-track { position: relative; min-height: 360px; }

.hsc-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}
.hsc-card.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  position: relative;
}

.hsc-stars {
  color: #ffe625;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hsc-stars span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-left: 8px; }

.hsc-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hsc-content > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hsc-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hsc-tags span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.3);
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.8);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hsc-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.3);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: gap 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.hsc-link svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.hsc-link:hover { gap: 14px; color: #fff; }

.hsc-img {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 360px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  position: relative;
}
.hsc-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.hsc-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hsc-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .hsc-img { height: 240px; }
  .hsc-track { min-height: auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   49. DELIVERY MODEL — VERTICAL ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */

.home-delivery {
  position: relative;
  background: #030310;
  padding: 110px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* .hdel-bg-word overridden by home.css */

.hdel-bg-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hdel-bg-lines span {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(38,204,202,0.15), transparent);
  animation: hdelLineDrop 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hdel-bg-lines span:nth-child(1) { left: 10%;  animation-delay: 0s;   animation-duration: 6s; }
.hdel-bg-lines span:nth-child(2) { left: 30%;  animation-delay: 1.5s; animation-duration: 8s; }
.hdel-bg-lines span:nth-child(3) { left: 65%;  animation-delay: 0.8s; animation-duration: 5.5s; }
.hdel-bg-lines span:nth-child(4) { left: 85%;  animation-delay: 2.2s; animation-duration: 7s; }

@keyframes hdelLineDrop {
  0%   { top: -55%; opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: 110%; opacity: 0; }
}

.home-delivery .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
.home-delivery h2              { color: #fff; }
.home-delivery h2 em           { color: var(--teal); font-style: italic; }
.home-delivery .ui-section-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion {
  margin-top: 56px;
  min-height: 380px;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.3);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.04);
}
.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-icon { color: var(--teal); }
.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}
.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-body-icon {
  color: var(--teal);
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-title {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
}
.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-accent { background: var(--teal); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-delivery .ui-v-accordion-item.active { flex: 0 0 300px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   50. TRUST BAND
   ============================================================ */

.home-trust-band {
  background: #f7f8fc;
  padding: 52px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.htb-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.htb-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.htb-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a1a2e;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.htb-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  color: #26ccca;
}


/* ============================================================
   51. DELIVERY MODEL — roadmap split layout redesign
   ============================================================ */

/* Section already has bg/lines from section 49 — just update layout */

.hdel-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 64px;
  align-items: stretch;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── LEFT: Phase nav ── */
.hdel-nav {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

/* Vertical connecting line */
.hdel-nav-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 39px;
  top: 48px;
  bottom: 48px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.6), rgba(38,204,202,0.1));
  border-radius: 1px;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Phase row */
.hdel-phase {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.25s;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.hdel-phase:hover { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.04); }
.hdel-phase.active {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
  border-left-color: var(--teal);
}

/* Marker circle */
.hdel-phase-marker {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  background: rgba(5,5,15,0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.hdel-phase-marker span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.hdel-phase.active .hdel-phase-marker {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
}
.hdel-phase.active .hdel-phase-marker span { color: var(--teal); }

/* Phase label */
.hdel-phase-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.hdel-phase-info strong {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.hdel-phase-info span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.48rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.hdel-phase.active .hdel-phase-info strong { color: #fff; }
.hdel-phase.active .hdel-phase-info span   { color: rgba(38,204,202,0.6); }

/* ── RIGHT: Content panels ── */
.hdel-panels {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.02);
}

.hdel-panel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 48px 52px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s;
}
.hdel-panel.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Ghost number */
.hdel-panel-ghost {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 32px;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Icon */
.hdel-panel-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hdel-panel-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--teal); }

/* Phase tag */
.hdel-panel-tag {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Title */
.hdel-panel h3 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Description */
.hdel-panel > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* Deliverables list */
.hdel-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hdel-deliverables li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.hdel-deliverables li svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Outcome badge */
.hdel-outcome {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.85);
}
.hdel-outcome svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hdel-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hdel-nav {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .hdel-nav-track { display: none; }
  .hdel-phase {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    min-width: 100px;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  }
  .hdel-phase.active { border-bottom-color: var(--teal); border-left: none; }
  .hdel-phase-info span { display: none; }
  .hdel-panels { min-height: 560px; }
  .hdel-panel { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .hdel-deliverables { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hdel-panel { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .hdel-panel-ghost { font-size: 5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   52. DELIVERY MODEL — fix connecting line position
   ============================================================ */

.hdel-nav-track {
  left: 43px;      /* 24px padding + 20px (half of 40px marker) - 1px (half line width) */
  top: 72px;       /* 8px nav-pad + 22px phase-pad + 20px half-marker + small offset */
  bottom: 72px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(38,204,202,0.8) 0%,
    rgba(38,204,202,0.4) 50%,
    rgba(38,204,202,0.1) 100%
  );
}

/* Fix: re-center connecting line on marker circles */
.hdel-nav-track {
  left: 55px;
  top: 80px;
  bottom: 80px;
}


/* ============================================================
   53. DELIVERY MODEL — robust pipeline connector (flex-flow)
   ============================================================ */

/* Remove all old track/line rules */
.hdel-nav-track { display: none !important; }

/* Nav: no padding, phases stack naturally */
.hdel-nav {
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Each phase: flex row — [left column] [text] */
.hdel-phase {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  padding: 0 24px 0 20px !important;
  border-left: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
}
.hdel-phase:hover { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.04); }
.hdel-phase.active {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal) !important;
}

/* Left column: marker + pipe stacked vertically, centered */
.hdel-phase-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
}

/* Marker circle */
.hdel-phase-marker {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  background: rgba(5,5,15,0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hdel-phase-marker span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.hdel-phase.active .hdel-phase-marker {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(38,204,202,0.1), 0 0 20px rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
}
.hdel-phase.active .hdel-phase-marker span { color: var(--teal); }

/* Pipe: sits directly below marker, fills gap to next phase */
.hdel-phase-pipe {
  width: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.6), rgba(38,204,202,0.15));
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Phase text — vertically centered with marker */
.hdel-phase-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 22px 0 22px;
}
.hdel-phase-info strong {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.hdel-phase-info span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.47rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.hdel-phase.active .hdel-phase-info strong { color: #fff; }
.hdel-phase.active .hdel-phase-info span   { color: rgba(38,204,202,0.65); }

/* Mobile: horizontal tab bar */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hdel-phase {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 16px 12px 0 12px !important;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
    min-width: 80px;
  }
  .hdel-phase.active {
    border-left: none !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--teal) !important;
  }
  .hdel-phase-left { flex-direction: row; width: auto; }
  .hdel-phase-pipe { display: none; }
  .hdel-phase-info { align-items: center; padding: 8px 0 12px; }
  .hdel-phase-info span { display: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   54. SERVICES — 4×2 bento grid redesign
   ============================================================ */

.home-services {
  position: relative;
  background: #04040f;
  padding: 110px 0 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* .hsv-bg-word overridden by home.css */

/* Animated vertical scan lines */
.hsv-bg-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hsv-bg-lines span {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(38,204,202,0.18), transparent);
  animation: hsvLineDrop 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hsv-bg-lines span:nth-child(1) { left: 5%;  animation-delay: 0s;   animation-duration: 6s; }
.hsv-bg-lines span:nth-child(2) { left: 22%; animation-delay: 1.3s; animation-duration: 8s; }
.hsv-bg-lines span:nth-child(3) { left: 45%; animation-delay: 0.6s; animation-duration: 5.5s; }
.hsv-bg-lines span:nth-child(4) { left: 68%; animation-delay: 2s;   animation-duration: 7s; }
.hsv-bg-lines span:nth-child(5) { left: 88%; animation-delay: 0.9s; animation-duration: 6.5s; }

@keyframes hsvLineDrop {
  0%   { top: -55%; opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: 110%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Section header */
.home-services .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
.home-services h2               { color: #fff; }
.home-services h2 em            { color: var(--teal); font-style: italic; }
.home-services .ui-section-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* 4-column grid */
.hsv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Card ── */
.hsv-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 32px 26px 26px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.hsv-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.hsv-card:hover .hsv-card-accent { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Top accent bar */
.hsv-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), rgba(38,204,202,0));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}

/* Glow on hover */
.hsv-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hsv-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Ghost number */
.hsv-ghost {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  right: 12px;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.hsv-card:hover .hsv-ghost { color: rgba(38,204,202,0.09); }

/* Top row: icon + number */
.hsv-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hsv-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.hsv-card:hover .hsv-icon {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
}
.hsv-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--teal); }

.hsv-num {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.35);
}

/* Title */
.hsv-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Description */
.hsv-card > p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Tags */
.hsv-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
}
.hsv-tags span {
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.hsv-card:hover .hsv-tags span {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.13);
}

/* Footer CTA */
.hsv-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: 'Orbitron', monospace;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.45);
  transition: color 0.25s, gap 0.25s;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.hsv-footer svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.hsv-card:hover .hsv-footer { color: var(--teal); gap: 12px; }
.hsv-card:hover .hsv-footer svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hsv-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hsv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .hsv-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SOLUTION PAGE COMPONENTS — cinematic upgrade
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Hero Badges --- */
.sol-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.sol-hero-badges span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 26, 0.75);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--teal);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 14px 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.sol-hero-badges span i {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Stats Grid --- */
.sol-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 60px;
}

/* --- Stat Card --- */
.sol-stat-card {
  background: #0a0a1a;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 20px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sol-stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 3px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 3px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 4px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sol-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
}
.sol-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-variant: small-caps;
  position: relative;
}

/* --- Impact Bar --- */
.sol-impact-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #0d1a1a;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0 20px;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sol-impact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 80px;
  gap: 3px;
}
.sol-impact-item strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
}
.sol-impact-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.sol-impact-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0 4px;
}

/* --- How We Work Steps --- */
.sol-how-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.sol-how-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.sol-how-num {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.sol-how-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: calc(50% + 28px);
  right: calc(-50% + 28px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0%, rgba(0,210,200,0.2) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.sol-how-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,210,200,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,210,200,0.25);
  color: var(--teal);
  margin: 14px auto 12px;
}
.sol-how-icon i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}
.sol-how-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sol-how-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sol-how-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .sol-how-line {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .sol-impact-bar {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .sol-impact-div {
    display: none;
  }
  .sol-impact-item {
    min-width: 70px;
  }
  .sol-hero-badges {
    gap: 8px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .sol-stats-grid {
    padding-top: 32px;
  }
  .sol-how-step {
    padding: 0 8px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — Pillar Divider & Stats Strip
   ========================================================== */

.ui-pillar-divider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #0d1f3c 40%, #061420 100%);
  padding: 56px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.ui-pillar-divider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ui-pillar-divider::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ui-pillar-divider-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}

.ui-pillar-divider-text em {
  color: #26ccca;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* --- Services metrics strip (sits above the pillar divider) --- */
.srv-metrics {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: #020e1c;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.12);
}

.srv-metric {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  max-width: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
  text-align: center;
}

.srv-metric:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.srv-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #26ccca;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.srv-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .srv-metrics {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .srv-metric {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.08);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .srv-metric:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .ui-pillar-divider {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
   ============================================================ */

.ui-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 84px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 900;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.ui-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.ui-whatsapp-btn svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  fill: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ui-whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 56px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.ui-whatsapp-btn:hover .ui-whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS v2 — Inspired by Atlas & TCT
   ============================================================ */

/* --- KEYFRAMES -------------------------------------------- */

@keyframes nebulaFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);    opacity: 0.55; }
  33%       { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.15); opacity: 0.8; }
  66%       { transform: translate(-30px, 20px) scale(0.9);  opacity: 0.4; }
}

@keyframes pulseDotAlt {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(38,204,202,0.5); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.6; box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(38,204,202,0); }
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; height: 40px; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.3; height: 22px; }
}

/* @keyframes marqueeScroll — defined earlier in this file */

@keyframes btnShine {
  0%   { left: -100%; }
  55%  { left: 150%; }
  100% { left: 150%; }
}

@keyframes mapPinPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(38,204,202,0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(38,204,202,0.9), 0 0 0 8px rgba(38,204,202,0.12); }
}

@keyframes svgDrawIn {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

@keyframes barFill {
  from { width: 0; }
  to   { width: var(--bar-target, 80%); }
}

@keyframes staggerFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes techCornerGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* --- ENHANCED CARD HOVER ---------------------------------- */
.ui-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal), 0 20px 52px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.45);
}
.ui-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal), 0 20px 52px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
/* Card image zoom on hover */
.ui-card-img-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 2px);
}
.ui-card-img-wrap img {
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.ui-card:hover .ui-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* --- STAGGERED ANIMATION UTILITY -------------------------- */
.stagger-children > * {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: staggerFadeUp 0.5s ease forwards;
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(1)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 0ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(2)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 90ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(3)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 180ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(4)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 270ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(5)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 360ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(6)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 450ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(7)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 540ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(8)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 630ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(9)  { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 720ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(10) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 810ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(11) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 900ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(12) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 990ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(13) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 1080ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(14) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 1170ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(15) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 1260ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(16) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 1350ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(17) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 1440ms; }
.stagger-children.is-visible > *:nth-child(18) { animation-play-state: running; animation-delay: 1530ms; }

/* --- BACKGROUND TEXTURE UTILITIES ------------------------- */
.pattern-hex { position: relative; }
.pattern-hex::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='56' height='100'%3E%3Cpath d='M28 66L0 50V17L28 1l28 16v33L28 66zm0 18l-28-16v-6l28 16 28-16v6L28 84z' fill='none' stroke='%2326ccca' stroke-width='0.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.035;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pattern-grid { position: relative; }
.pattern-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.055) 0, rgba(38,204,202,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 60px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.055) 0, rgba(38,204,202,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.nebula-accent { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.nebula-accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 55%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 65% at 80% 40%, rgba(38,204,202,0.07), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.tech-corner { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.tech-corner::before,
.tech-corner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  border-style: solid;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.tech-corner::before {
  top: 14px; left: 14px;
  border-width: 2px 0 0 2px;
  animation: techCornerGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.tech-corner::after {
  bottom: 14px; right: 14px;
  border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  animation: techCornerGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}

/* --- LIVE PULSE DOT --------------------------------------- */
.pulse-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseDotAlt 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- MAP PIN GLOW ---------------------------------------- */
.map-pin-glow {
  animation: mapPinPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* --- GLOBAL INPUT FOCUS GLOW ----------------------------- */
input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(38,204,202,0.12) !important;
}

/* --- BTN-PRIMARY SHINE (pseudo shimmer) ------------------ */
.btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 55%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), transparent);
  animation: btnShine 3.5s ease infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- BACK-TO-TOP BUTTON ---------------------------------- */
.ui-back-to-top,
#uiBackToTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  z-index: 900;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(38,204,202,0.35);
}
.ui-back-to-top.visible,
#uiBackToTop.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.ui-back-to-top:hover,
#uiBackToTop:hover {
  background: #20b8b6;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(38,204,202,0.5);
}
.ui-back-to-top svg,
#uiBackToTop svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* No ::before text arrow — SVG icon is used instead */
.ui-back-to-top::before,
#uiBackToTop::before {
  content: none;
}

/* --- NEBULA HERO BLOBS ----------------------------------- */
.hero-nebula-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-nebula-blob--1 {
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -5%; right: 2%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  animation: nebulaFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-nebula-blob--2 {
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 8%; right: 28%;
  filter: blur(55px);
  animation: nebulaFloat 28s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-nebula-blob--1 { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
  .hero-nebula-blob--2 { display: none; }
}

/* --- HERO SCROLL INDICATOR ------------------------------- */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 10;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.hero-scroll-indicator:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.hero-scroll-indicator .scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  animation: scrollPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: top;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-scroll-indicator { display: none; }
}

/* --- SVG DRAW-IN ANIMATION SYSTEM ------------------------ */
.svg-draw path,
.svg-draw circle,
.svg-draw rect,
.svg-draw polyline,
.svg-draw line {
  stroke-dasharray: 300;
  stroke-dashoffset: 300;
  fill: none;
}
.svg-draw.is-drawn path,
.svg-draw.is-drawn circle,
.svg-draw.is-drawn rect,
.svg-draw.is-drawn polyline,
.svg-draw.is-drawn line {
  animation: svgDrawIn 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) forwards;
}
.svg-draw.is-drawn *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.svg-draw.is-drawn *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.svg-draw.is-drawn *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.svg-draw.is-drawn *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

/* --- ENHANCED NAV GLASSMORPHISM (scrolled state) --------- */
.ui-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(200%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(200%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(200%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

/* --- TRANSPARENT NAV (page-top, over dark hero) ---------- */
/* Links & dropdown buttons */
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-links > li > a,
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-links > li > button,
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  transition: color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
}
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-links > li > a:hover,
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-links > li > button:hover,
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
/* Active link in transparent mode */
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-links > li > a.active,
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-link--active {
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.12);
}
/* Burger hamburger bars */
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-burger span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transition: background 0.35s ease, transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}
/* CTA button — keep teal pill but use outlined style for more elegance */
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-cta {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  color: #fff;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, transform 0.2s;
}
.ui-nav:not(.scrolled) .ui-nav-cta:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}
/* Restore solid teal CTA once scrolled (override above) */
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-cta {
  background: var(--teal);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
}
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
}
/* Restore dark text for links once scrolled */
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-links > li > a,
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-links > li > button,
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-link {
  color: var(--text);
}
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-links > li > a:hover,
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-links > li > button:hover,
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
}
/* Restore dark burger bars once scrolled */
.ui-nav.scrolled .ui-nav-burger span {
  background: var(--heading);
}
/* Mobile: when drawer is open, force transparent nav to show background so
   the top nav bar is readable against the white drawer edge */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ui-nav:not(.scrolled):has(.ui-nav-links.open) {
    background: rgba(26,26,46,0.95);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
}

/* --- NAV LINK UNDERLINE GROW ON HOVER -------------------- */
.ui-nav-links > li > a {
  position: relative;
}
.ui-nav-links > li > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px; left: 12px; right: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.ui-nav-links > li > a:hover::after,
.ui-nav-links > li > a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- SKILL / PROGRESS BARS ------------------------------- */
.skill-bars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.skill-bar-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.skill-bar-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.skill-bar-track {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.skill-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-bright));
  border-radius: 3px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.skill-bar-fill.animated {
  width: var(--bar-target, 80%);
}

/* --- WORKFLOW NUMBERED STEPS ----------------------------- */
.workflow-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.workflow-step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.workflow-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
}
.workflow-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  user-select: none;
}
.workflow-step-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.workflow-step-icon svg, .workflow-step-icon i {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
}
.workflow-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.workflow-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.workflow-connector {
  display: none;
}

/* --- FAQ ACCORDION --------------------------------------- */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-btn:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-btn.open   { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.faq-btn:hover .faq-icon,
.faq-btn.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}
.faq-btn.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-icon svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), padding 0.3s;
}
.faq-body.open {
  max-height: 400px;
}
.faq-body-inner {
  padding: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* --- HORIZONTAL MILESTONE TIMELINE ----------------------- */
.timeline-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.timeline-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), rgba(38,204,202,0.2));
}
.timeline-item {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 60px;
}
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--teal), 0 0 16px rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.795rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: visible;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .timeline-track::before { display: none; }
  .timeline-item {
    padding: 0 0 0 40px;
    min-width: unset;
  }
  .timeline-dot {
    top: 2px; left: 10px;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* --- PARTNER LOGO MARQUEE -------------------------------- */
.marquee-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.marquee-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  animation: marqueeScroll 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.marquee-item:hover { opacity: 1; }
.marquee-item svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- TESTIMONIAL CAROUSEL -------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; }
.testimonials-section .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
.testimonials-section .section-title  { color: #fff; }
.testi-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.testi-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.testi-quote-mark {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--yellow);
  opacity: 0.45;
  user-select: none;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.testi-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.2);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.testi-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.testi-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.testi-stars svg {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  fill: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--yellow);
}
.testi-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.testi-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.testi-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
}
.testi-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.testi-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.testi-counter span { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; }

/* --- COMPLIANCE / FEATURE MATRIX TABLE ------------------- */
.feature-matrix-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.feature-matrix {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.feature-matrix th,
.feature-matrix td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
}
.feature-matrix th {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.feature-matrix th:first-child {
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 200px;
  background: var(--dark-mid);
}
.feature-matrix td:first-child {
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.feature-matrix tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--bg); }
.feature-matrix tr:nth-child(even) td:first-child { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.matrix-full    { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.matrix-partial { color: var(--yellow-dark); font-size: 1rem; }
.matrix-no      { color: var(--text-muted); }
.matrix-head-teal {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTON ARROW REVEAL ON HOVER
   Sliding → arrow appears on hover, inspired by it-realms.com
   ============================================================ */
.btn-primary,
.btn-outline,
.btn-dark,
.btn-white {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary .btn-arrow,
.btn-outline .btn-arrow,
.btn-dark .btn-arrow,
.btn-white .btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.btn-primary:hover .btn-arrow,
.btn-outline:hover .btn-arrow,
.btn-dark:hover .btn-arrow,
.btn-white:hover .btn-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Global arrow reveal for btns that don't use icon spans */
.btn-primary:not(:has(svg)):not(:has(.btn-arrow))::after,
.btn-outline:not(:has(svg)):not(:has(.btn-arrow))::after {
  content: ' →';
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}
.btn-primary:not(:has(svg)):not(:has(.btn-arrow)):hover::after,
.btn-outline:not(:has(svg)):not(:has(.btn-arrow)):hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ============================================================
   TECH-CORNER APPLIED TO SOLUTION + SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.ui-card.tech-card,
.srv-card.tech-card,
.reach-card.tech-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Pattern-hex on hero overlay */
.itr-slide-overlay.pattern-hex-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='56' height='100'%3E%3Cpath d='M28 66L0 50V17L28 1l28 16v33L28 66zm0 18l-28-16v-6l28 16 28-16v6L28 84z' fill='none' stroke='%2326ccca' stroke-width='0.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.025;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   STAR RATING DISPLAY COMPONENT
   ============================================================ */
.star-rating-display {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.star-rating-display .stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
}
.star-rating-display .stars svg {
  width: 13px; height: 13px;
  fill: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--yellow);
}
.star-rating-display .rating-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading);
}
.star-rating-display .rating-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Dark variant */
.star-rating-display--dark .rating-value { color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   THEME-ALICE DESIGN ELEVATION — Separator utilities
   ============================================================ */
.sep    { display: block; height: 20px; }
.sep-sm { display: block; height: 10px; }
.sep-lg { display: block; height: 40px; }
.sep-xl { display: block; height: 60px; }


/* ============================================================
   Section Sub-headline (.section-sub)
   ============================================================ */
.section-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-top: -6px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.section-sub em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.text-center .section-sub,
.section-header.text-center .section-sub {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-light .section-sub,
.ui-section-white .section-sub {
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}


/* ============================================================
   Bracket Hover Effect [ text ]
   ============================================================ */
.itr-bracket {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.itr-bracket::before,
.itr-bracket::after {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.05em;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.itr-bracket::before {
  content: '[';
  left: -0.8em;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
}
.itr-bracket::after {
  content: ']';
  right: -0.8em;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px);
}
.itr-bracket:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}
.itr-bracket:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}
/* Nav links — opening bracket only (::after reserved for active underline) */
/* Scoped to non-dropdown links so the bracket doesn't appear on dropdown triggers */
@media (min-width: 861px) {
  .ui-nav-link:not(li.ui-nav-dropdown > a)::before {
    content: '[';
    position: absolute;
    left: -0.6em;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(5px);
    color: var(--teal);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85em;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .ui-nav-link:not(li.ui-nav-dropdown > a):hover::before,
  .ui-nav-link:not(li.ui-nav-dropdown > a).active::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   Button Fill-from-Center (replaces gradient shimmer)
   ============================================================ */
.btn-primary,
.itr-btn--primary {
  background-image: none;
  background-size: auto;
  background-position: 0 0;
  background-color: var(--teal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-primary::before,
.itr-btn--primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  border-radius: inherit;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before,
.itr-btn--primary:hover::before {
  height: 130%;
}
.btn-primary svg,
.btn-primary span,
.itr-btn--primary svg,
.itr-btn--primary span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ============================================================
   Workflow Step Dashed Connector
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .workflow-steps {
    position: relative;
  }
  .workflow-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 78px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(38,204,202,0.28);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .workflow-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   data-anim scroll reveal system
   ============================================================ */
[data-anim] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
[data-anim].anim-done {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
[data-anim].anim-fadeInLeft  { transform: translateX(-48px); }
[data-anim].anim-fadeInRight { transform: translateX(48px); }
[data-anim].anim-fadeInUp    { transform: translateY(36px); }
[data-anim].anim-fadeInDown  { transform: translateY(-36px); }
[data-anim].anim-zoomIn      { transform: scale(0.82); }
[data-anim].anim-fadeIn      {}
[data-anim-delay="100"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
[data-anim-delay="200"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
[data-anim-delay="300"] { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
[data-anim-delay="400"] { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
[data-anim-delay="500"] { transition-delay: 0.5s; }


/* ============================================================
   Page Border Frame
   ============================================================ */
.itr-frame {
  position: fixed;
  background: #000;
  z-index: 9100;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.itr-frame--top {
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--teal) 30%, var(--teal) 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.itr-frame--left {
  top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 22px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.itr-frame--right {
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 22px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.07);
}
.itr-frame--bottom {
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.itr-frame--bottom:hover { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.05); }
.itr-frame-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.42rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.itr-frame-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  color: var(--teal);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.itr-frame-social:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.itr-frame-social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

@media (min-width: 1250px) {
  body {
    padding-left: 22px;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  /* Back-to-top button visible on all screen sizes */
}
@media (max-width: 1249px) {
  .itr-frame { display: none !important; }
}


/* ============================================================
   Search Overlay  — full-screen, mega-menu style
   ============================================================ */
.itr-search-panel {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,6,18,0.97);
  z-index: 9300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 5%;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
body.itr-search-open .itr-search-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.itr-search-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.itr-search-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -52px; right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.itr-search-close:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.itr-search-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.itr-search-field {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.itr-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.itr-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 3rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.itr-search-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.itr-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
}
.itr-search-results {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-height: 360px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.itr-search-results::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.itr-search-results::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.itr-search-results::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.4); border-radius: 2px; }
.itr-search-results li { margin: 0; }
.itr-search-results a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.itr-search-results a:hover,
.itr-search-results a:focus { background: rgba(38,204,202,0.1); color: var(--teal); }
.itr-search-results__empty {
  padding: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .itr-search-panel { align-items: flex-start; padding-top: 15vh; }
  .itr-search-close  { top: -44px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Mega Nav Panel
   ============================================================ */
.itr-mega-panel {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,6,18,0.97);
  z-index: 9200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 100px 5% 60px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
body.itr-mega-open .itr-mega-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.itr-mega-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px; right: 36px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  z-index: 1;
}
.itr-mega-close:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.itr-mega-tile {
  width: calc(25% - 16px);
  min-width: 180px;
  min-height: 220px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.itr-mega-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,6,18,0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.itr-mega-tile::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(38,204,202,0.0) 0%, rgba(38,204,202,0.06) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.itr-mega-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(38,204,202,0.15);
}
.itr-mega-tile:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.itr-mega-tile-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.48rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.itr-mega-tile-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.itr-mega-tile-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 20px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  z-index: 1;
}
.itr-mega-tile-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Mega toggle — frame version (desktop, inside left strip) */
.itr-frame--left .itr-mega-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%; height: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--teal);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.itr-frame--left .itr-mega-toggle:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.itr-frame--left .itr-mega-toggle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Language switcher — frame version */
.itr-frame-lang {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg); /* reads bottom-to-top */
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.itr-frame-lang:hover { color: var(--yellow); }

/* Socials group */
.itr-frame-socials {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* Frame search icon (desktop ≥1250px, above socials) */
.itr-frame-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--teal);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: auto;
  padding: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.itr-frame-search:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.itr-frame-search svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

/* Mega toggle — nav fallback (tablet 861–1249px only) */
.itr-mega-toggle--nav {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--teal);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  margin-right: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.itr-mega-toggle--nav:hover {
  background: rgba(38,204,202,0.16);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}
.itr-mega-toggle--nav svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
@media (min-width: 861px) and (max-width: 1249px) {
  .itr-mega-toggle--nav { display: flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .itr-mega-panel {
    padding: 80px 5% 40px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .itr-mega-tile {
    width: calc(50% - 8px);
    min-height: 160px;
  }
  .itr-mega-tile-title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}
.star-rating-display--dark .rating-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }


/* ============================================================
   DARK SECTION SEPARATORS
   Subtle teal-tinted hairline between consecutive dark sections
   so they don't visually bleed into each other.
   ============================================================ */

/* index.html — trust band → marquee → testimonials → space CTA */
.home-trust-band + .ui-marquee-section,
.ui-marquee-section + .testimonials-section,
.testimonials-section + .ui-space-section,
.ui-dark-gallery + .home-services,

/* about.html — hero → navy-mid, stats → split-pane, split-pane → journey */
.about-hero + .section-navy-mid,
.ui-stats-full + .itr-split-pane,
.itr-split-pane + .section-navy-mid,

/* about.html — double consecutive space sections */
.ui-space-section + .ui-space-section,

/* services.html — hero into first pillar */
.srv-hero + .srv-pillar,

/* portfolio — deep-dive into industries */
.pf-deepdive + .port-industries,

/* generic — any section-navy-mid following another */
.section-navy-mid + .section-navy-mid {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}


/* ============================================================
   NAV DROPDOWN ICON — replaces per-element inline styles
   ============================================================ */
.ui-dropdown-link i[data-lucide],
.ui-mega-viewall i[data-lucide] {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICE / SOLUTION PAGE — CTA SECTION UTILITIES
   Replaces repeated inline styles on all service & solution pages
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cta-section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.cta-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* CTA section buttons — hover states replacing removed inline onmouseover handlers.
   !important is required because the elements use inline style attributes. */
.cta-btn-group a:first-child:hover {
  background: var(--teal-bright) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}
.cta-btn-group a:last-child:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
}

/* Event-management type cards */
.evt-type-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}


/* ============================================================
   MISC INLINE STYLE REPLACEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Footer privacy / email inline row */
.ui-footer-inline-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Related service card block link wrapper */
.ui-card-block-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

/* Hero space section — full pill CTA button */
.itr-hero-cta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.itr-hero-cta-pill:hover {
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(38, 204, 202, 0.35);
}


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Global fill-ins (mobile & small phone)
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── Back-to-top: tuck left of frame on mobile ─────── */
@media (max-width: 1249px) {
  .ui-back-to-top,
  #uiBackToTop { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ui-back-to-top,
  #uiBackToTop { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; }
}

/* ─── Nav: tighten at very small phones ─────────────── */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .ui-nav-logo img { height: 40px; }
  .ui-nav-actions { gap: 6px; }
  .ui-nav-cta { display: none; }
}

/* ─── Section padding global floor ─────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ui-section { padding: 72px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ui-section { padding: 52px 0; }
  .ui-section-header { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .ui-container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
}

/* ─── Marquee strip: tighten item padding ───────────── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ui-marquee-item { padding: 0 20px; }
}

/* ─── Footer: stack cleanly on phone ────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ui-footer-top { gap: 36px; }
  .ui-footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .ui-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .ui-footer-inline-links { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ─── CTA buttons: stack on phone ───────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cta-btn-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-btn-group a { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; justify-content: center; }
  .itr-hero-cta-pill { padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
}

/* ─── Stats bar: wrap on phone ──────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ui-stats-bar { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; }
}


/* ============================================================
   LANGUAGE SWITCHER  — bordered pill links in nav
   ============================================================ */
.ui-lang-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-left: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ui-lang-switcher {
  font-family: 'Cairo', var(--font-body), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,204,202,0.4);
  border-radius: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ui-lang-switcher:hover {
  color: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(255,230,37,0.05);
}

[dir="rtl"] .ui-lang-group  { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 4px; flex-direction: row-reverse; }
[dir="rtl"] .ui-lang-switcher { font-family: var(--font-body), 'Cairo', sans-serif; }

/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE PARALLAX LAYER
   ============================================================ */
.itr-parallax-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;          /* oversized so shifting never reveals an edge */
  background: inherit;  /* copies background-image + color from parent */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: scroll;
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* ── Parallax layer texture — solid-color sections need a repeating pattern ──
   Smooth gradients are imperceptible when shifted ±100px.
   A repeating dot grid has fine detail the eye immediately tracks on scroll,
   exactly like the worldmap.png works on the ecosystem section.               */

/* Sectors: real image — overlay + image move together on scroll */
.home-sectors .itr-parallax-layer {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(6,6,18,0.95), rgba(6,6,18,0.95)),
    url('../../images/sd-slide2-graphic.png');
  background-size: 25%;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Dark sections: teal dot grid on dark bg */
.home-services .itr-parallax-layer,
.home-trust-band .itr-parallax-layer,
.ui-space-section .itr-parallax-layer,
.testimonials-section .itr-parallax-layer {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.18) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 34px 34px;
  background-position: 0 0;
}

/* Light sections: teal dot grid on light bg */
.home-mission .itr-parallax-layer,
.home-caps-section .itr-parallax-layer,
.ui-dark-gallery .itr-parallax-layer {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,204,202,0.14) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 34px 34px;
  background-position: 0 0;
}

/* Delivery: reduce overlay opacity slightly so the arrow image movement reads */
.home-delivery .itr-parallax-layer {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(6,6,18,0.93), rgba(6,6,18,0.93)),
    url('../../images/sector-bg-arrow.png');
  background-size: cover;
}

/* Keep all direct children above the parallax layer */
.home-caps-section > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer),
.home-mission > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer):not(.msn-bg-word),
.home-sectors > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer):not(.sectors-bg-word):not(.sectors-stars-canvas),
.home-ecosystem > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer),
.home-delivery > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer):not(.hdel-bg-word),
.ui-dark-gallery > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer),
.home-services > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer):not(.hsv-bg-word),
.home-trust-band > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer),
.testimonials-section > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer),
.ui-space-section > *:not(.itr-parallax-layer):not(.ui-space-stars):not(.ui-space-nebula):not(.ui-space-grid) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL CARD CENTERING
   Icons and titles centred on all grid-style cards site-wide.
   Excludes horizontal/list-layout cards (timeline, info rows).
   ============================================================ */

/* Services & Solutions feature cards */
.srv-card,
.ui-feature-card {
  text-align: center;
}
.srv-card-icon,
.ui-feature-card__icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Home capabilities */
.home-cap-item {
  text-align: center;
}
.home-cap-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Portfolio — industry & deep-dive cards */
.port-industry-card {
  text-align: center;
}
.port-industry-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.pf-deepdive-body {
  text-align: center;
}
.pf-deepdive-tags {
  justify-content: center;
}
.pf-deepdive-cta {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* MSP — tier cards & deep-dive cards */
.msp-tier-card {
  text-align: center;
}
.msp-deep-card {
  text-align: center;
}
.msp-deep-card-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.msp-deep-card-list {
  text-align: left;
}

/* Careers benefit cards */
.careers-benefit-card {
  text-align: center;
}
.careers-benefit-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Blog cards */
.blog-card-body {
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-card-top-meta {
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-card-footer {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* UI library feature cards */
.ui-benefit-card,
.ui-service-card {
  text-align: center;
}
.ui-benefit-icon,
.ui-service-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.about-hero-breadcrumb { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY — Respect reduced-motion preference
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   EXTRA-SMALL SCREENS — 380px and below
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  /* Tighten container padding */
  .ui-container { padding-left: 14px; padding-right: 14px; }

  /* Section spacing */
  .ui-section { padding: 44px 0; }
  .ui-section-header { margin-bottom: 28px; }

  /* Hero slider — reduce height on very small phones */
  .ui-fs-slider { min-height: 360px; }

  /* Footer — tighten on smallest screens */
  .ui-footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.7rem; }

  /* CTA buttons — ensure full width */
  .cta-btn-group a { max-width: 100%; }

  /* Nav mobile panel — full width on tiny screens */
  .ui-nav-links { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SLIDER — Reduce min-height on phones
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ui-fs-slider { min-height: 400px; }
}