/* =========================================================
   ZARK & Co. - Design System v2
   Premium · Clean · Animated
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand palette - deep navy + emerald accent */
  --navy-900: #060e22;
  --navy-800: #0b1530;
  --navy-700: #122046;
  --navy-600: #1b2d5f;
  --navy-500: #2a3f7a;
  --ink:      #1a2540;
  --ink-2:    #4a5675;
  --muted:    #7a85a3;
  --line:     #e6eaf2;
  --bg:       #ffffff;
  --bg-alt:   #f6f8fc;
  --bg-soft:  #eef2f9;

  --green-500: #2563eb;
  --green-400: #60a5fa;
  --green-600: #1d4ed8;
  --gold:      #c9a14a;
  --gold-2:    #e6c97a;

  /* Type */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --s-1: 4px;  --s-2: 8px;  --s-3: 12px; --s-4: 16px; --s-5: 24px;
  --s-6: 32px; --s-7: 48px; --s-8: 64px; --s-9: 96px; --s-10: 128px;

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 8px;  --r: 14px; --r-lg: 22px; --r-xl: 32px; --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --sh-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,21,48,.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(11,21,48,.05);
  --sh-2: 0 4px 12px rgba(11,21,48,.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(11,21,48,.04);
  --sh-3: 0 12px 32px rgba(11,21,48,.10), 0 4px 12px rgba(11,21,48,.06);
  --sh-4: 0 24px 60px rgba(11,21,48,.16), 0 8px 24px rgba(11,21,48,.08);
  --sh-glow-blue: 0 18px 48px rgba(37,99,235,.28);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
  --t-fast: .18s; --t: .32s; --t-slow: .55s;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1240px;
  --header-h: 78px;
}

/* ---------- RESET & BASE ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

::selection { background: rgba(37,99,235,.25); color: var(--navy-900); }

/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.section { padding: var(--s-9) 0; position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding: var(--s-8) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section--dark { background: var(--navy-900); color: #e6ebf6; }

/* ---------- TYPOGRAPHY ---------- */
.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.4vw, 72px); }
.h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px); }
.h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 28px); }
.h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(16px, 1.2vw, 19px); color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.65; }

.kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green-600);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-500), transparent);
}
.section--dark .kicker { color: var(--green-400); }

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto var(--s-7); text-align: center; }
.section-head .lead { margin-top: 16px; }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease),
              background var(--t) var(--ease), color var(--t) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--green-500);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-glow-blue);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--green-600); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 22px 56px rgba(37,99,235,.36); }
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--navy-700); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-light {
  background: #fff; color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-2);
}
.btn-light:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--sh-3); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy-900); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy-900);
}
.btn-ghost-dark:hover { background: var(--navy-900); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- TOPBAR ---------- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: 13px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.topbar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px; padding: 9px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
}
.topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.topbar-item svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--green-400); }
.topbar-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.topbar-item a:hover { color: var(--green-400); }
.topbar-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.topbar-link:hover { color: var(--green-400); }
.topbar-sep { width: 1px; height: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .topbar-right { display: none; } .topbar-item--hide-sm { display: none; } }

/* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: padding var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), background var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(11,21,48,.08);
}
.nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 14px 24px;
  transition: padding var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav { padding: 10px 24px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand-mark { width: 48px; height: 48px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-mark img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-name {
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.brand-name small { display: block; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 2px; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 34px; }
.nav-links a {
  position: relative; padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-900);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.1px;
  transition: color var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 4px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--green-500);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--green-600); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--navy-900) !important; color: #fff !important;
  padding: 11px 22px !important; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--green-500) !important; color: #fff !important; }

.menu-toggle { display: none; font-size: 26px; color: var(--navy-900); padding: 6px 10px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    flex-direction: column; gap: 0; padding: 12px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-3);
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-links.open { max-height: 80vh; }
  .nav-links a { width: 100%; padding: 14px 24px; }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { margin: 12px 24px; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-900);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(6,14,34,.92) 0%, rgba(6,14,34,.7) 40%, rgba(6,14,34,.35) 75%, rgba(6,14,34,.55) 100%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 10% 20%, rgba(37,99,235,.18), transparent 65%);
}
/* Animated mesh blobs */
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute; z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: .55;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: blobFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-blob.b1 { width: 460px; height: 460px; left: -120px; top: -100px; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, #1b6f5d, transparent); }
.hero-blob.b2 { width: 520px; height: 520px; right: -150px; bottom: -160px; background: radial-gradient(closest-side, #1b3475, transparent); animation-delay: -6s; }
@keyframes blobFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50%     { transform: translate(40px,-30px) scale(1.06); }
}

.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; width: 100%; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }

.hero-content { color: #fff; max-width: 720px; }
.hero-content--centered { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.hero-content--centered .hero-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero-content--centered .hero-cta { justify-content: center; }
.hero-content--centered .hero-meta { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* 3D animated background — Three.js canvas + animated grid + extra depth layers */
.hero.hero--3d {
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 50% 30%, #122046 0%, #060e22 70%);
}
.hero-3d-canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero--3d .hero-overlay {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 50% 110%, rgba(6,14,34,.9), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 50% -10%, rgba(37,99,235,.15), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(96,165,250,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(96,165,250,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(800px 500px at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(800px 500px at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: gridDrift 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gridDrift {
  to { background-position: 60px 60px; }
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #e6ebf6;
}
.hero-eyebrow .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green-400); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(52,211,153,.18); animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes dotPulse { 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(52,211,153,0); } }

.hero h1 {
  margin: 22px 0 22px;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 76px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero h1 .hero-line { display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; }
.hero h1 .typed-word { color: var(--green-400); display: inline-block; min-width: 1ch; }
.hero h1 .typed-caret { display: inline-block; color: var(--green-400); margin-left: 2px; animation: caret 1s steps(1) infinite; }
@keyframes caret { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 19px);
  color: rgba(231,236,247,.9);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-meta {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  max-width: 640px;
}
.hero-meta-item .num {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--green-400);
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
.hero-meta-item .lbl { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(231,236,247,.7); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Hero floating card (right side preview) */
.hero-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatY { 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
.hero-card h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .85; }
.hero-card .row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: #e6ebf6; font-size: 14px;
}
.hero-card .row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.hero-card .row .ico {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.18); color: var(--green-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-card .row .ico svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.hero-card .row .val { margin-left: auto; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.hero-card .row .val.up { color: var(--green-400); }

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.hero-scroll .line { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.4); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-scroll .line::after {
  content:""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -36px; height: 18px;
  background: var(--green-400); animation: scrollHint 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollHint { to { top: 36px; } }

/* ---------- TRUST STRIP ---------- */
.trust {
  background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 28px 0;
}
.trust-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.trust-item .num { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-900); }
.trust-item .lbl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---------- SERVICES GRID ---------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.service-card {
  position: relative; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(220px 180px at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,30%), rgba(37,99,235,.10), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-3);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.35);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card .ico {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-500), var(--green-600));
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37,99,235,.28);
}
.service-card .ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-card p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-card .more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--green-600); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  transition: gap var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.service-card .more:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* ---------- AUTOMATION (FLAGSHIP SECTION) ---------- */
.auto-wrap {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .auto-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.auto-content h2 { color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.auto-content .lead { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.auto-features { display: grid; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.auto-feature {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.auto-feature:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); }
.auto-feature .check {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.12); color: var(--green-600);
}
.auto-feature .check svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.auto-feature h4 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.auto-feature p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; }

/* Process flow visual */
.auto-visual {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0b1530 0%, #122046 100%);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-4);
}
.auto-visual::before {
  content:""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 320px at 80% -10%, rgba(37,99,235,.22), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.auto-visual h4 { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; }
.flow-steps { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.flow-step {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto; gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  padding: 16px; border-radius: var(--r);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: background var(--t) var(--ease), transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.flow-step:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); transform: translateX(4px); }
.flow-step .n {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-500), var(--green-600));
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
}
.flow-step .body h5 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.flow-step .body p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin: 0; }
.flow-step .badge { font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(37,99,235,.18); color: var(--green-400); font-weight: 600; }

.auto-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px; position: relative;
}
.auto-stat {
  text-align: center; padding: 16px 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.auto-stat .n { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green-400); }
.auto-stat .l { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---------- WHY US ---------- */
.why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.why-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
  text-align: left;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); }
.why-card .ico {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.10); color: var(--green-600);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why-card .ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ---------- STATS BAND ---------- */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--navy-900); color: #fff;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-band::before {
  content:""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 20% 0%, rgba(37,99,235,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 360px at 80% 100%, rgba(27,52,117,.5), transparent 60%);
}
.stats-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.stat .n { font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--green-400); font-feature-settings: "tnum"; }
.stat .l { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ---------- INDUSTRIES ---------- */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.industry {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.industry:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.3); }
.industry .ico {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--navy-700);
  transition: background var(--t) var(--ease), color var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.industry:hover .ico { background: var(--green-500); color: #fff; }
.industry .ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.industry h4 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.industry p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testi-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.testi {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.testi:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); }
.testi .quote {
  font-size: 50px; line-height: 1; color: var(--green-500); opacity: .25;
  font-family: Georgia, serif; position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 22px;
}
.testi p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.testi .who {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.testi .av {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-500), var(--navy-700));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 15px;
}
.testi .n { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); }
.testi .r { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- CTA BAND ---------- */
.cta-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0b1530 0%, #122046 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 56px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-4);
}
.cta-band::before {
  content:""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 320px at 90% 50%, rgba(37,99,235,.22), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 16px; }
.cta-band .actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: flex-end; flex-wrap: wrap; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .cta-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px; }
  .cta-band .actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding: 72px 0 32px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content:""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 360px at 10% 0%, rgba(37,99,235,.10), transparent 60%);
}
.foot-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 48px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.foot-brand .brand-name { color: #fff; }
.foot-brand p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 320px; }
.foot h5 {
  color: #fff; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em;
  margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 700;
}
.foot ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.foot ul a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: color var(--t) var(--ease); }
.foot ul a:hover { color: var(--green-400); }
.foot address { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; font-style: normal; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.foot-bottom {
  margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.foot-bottom a { margin-left: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.foot-bottom a:hover { color: var(--green-400); }

/* ---------- SCROLL PROGRESS ---------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-500), var(--green-400));
  z-index: 200; transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* ---------- REVEAL ANIMATIONS ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal-up.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal-left.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal-right.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
  .reveal, .reveal-up, .reveal-left, .reveal-right { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   PAGE COMPONENTS - for inner pages
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- PAGE HERO (compact hero for inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #060e22 0%, #122046 60%, #0b1530 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 120px 0 88px;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content:""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 12% 20%, rgba(37,99,235,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 360px at 90% 100%, rgba(27,52,117,.5), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.page-hero .hero-3d-canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(6,14,34,.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .kicker { color: var(--green-400); }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 60px);
  line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.015em; margin: 12px 0 16px;
  max-width: 880px;
}
.page-hero .lead { color: rgba(231,236,247,.85); max-width: 760px; }
.page-hero .actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--green-400); }
.breadcrumb .sep { opacity: .5; }

/* ---------- TWO-COL LAYOUT ---------- */
.twocol {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr .42fr; gap: 56px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .twocol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.aside-card {
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-1);
}
.aside-card h4 { font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--green-600); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.aside-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.aside-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.aside-card .info { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-2); padding-top: 14px; margin-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.aside-card .info a { color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- BLOG GRID & CARDS ---------- */
.featured-post {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 0;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .featured-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.featured-post .img {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900));
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  min-height: 320px;
}
.featured-post .body { padding: 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.featured-post .meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.featured-post .tag { background: var(--green-500); color: #fff; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; }
.featured-post h2 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px); color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.featured-post p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; }

.blog-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.blog-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-3); }
.blog-card .img {
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900));
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card .img .tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.blog-card .body { padding: 22px; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-card .meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy-900); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 700; }
.blog-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.blog-card .more { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-600); }

.blog-filters {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
}
.blog-filter {
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.blog-filter:hover { background: #fff; border-color: var(--green-500); color: var(--green-600); }
.blog-filter.active { background: var(--navy-900); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- POST BODY ---------- */
.post-body { max-width: 760px; }
.post-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 28px);
  color: var(--navy-900); margin: 36px 0 14px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.post-body h3 { font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 28px 0 10px; font-weight: 700; }
.post-body p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.post-body ul, .post-body ol { padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.post-body ul li, .post-body ol li { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; list-style: disc; }
.post-body ol li { list-style: decimal; }
.post-body .lede {
  font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--green-500); padding-left: 18px; margin: 24px 0 28px;
}
.post-body .disclaimer {
  margin-top: 40px; padding: 18px; background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--r); font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); font-style: italic;
}
.post-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.post-meta .author { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.post-meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ---------- CONTACT FORM ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 48px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-2);
}
.contact-form-wrap h3 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-form-wrap .sub { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-field label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r); font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color var(--t) var(--ease), background var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus {
  outline: none; background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--green-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,.12);
}
.form-field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }

.contact-locations { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.loc-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 22px;
  transition: border-color var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.loc-card:hover { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.4); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); }
.loc-card h4 { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.loc-card h4 .pin { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--green-600); }
.loc-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.loc-card .links { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 13px; }
.loc-card .links a { color: var(--green-600); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- TEAM ---------- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.partner-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.35); }
.partner-card .av {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--green-600));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 26px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.partner-card h3 { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }
.partner-card .role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--green-600); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.partner-card .reg { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

.headcount-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .headcount-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.hc-card {
  background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r); padding: 22px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hc-card .n { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-900); }
.hc-card .l { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---------- CAREERS / JOB CARDS ---------- */
.jobs-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .jobs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.job-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.job-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.35); }
.job-card .head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.job-card h3 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 700; }
.job-card .type { font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(37,99,235,.12); color: var(--green-600); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; flex-shrink: 0; }
.job-card .loc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.job-card .loc svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--green-600); }
.job-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.job-card .tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.job-card .tag { font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 600; }
.job-card .apply { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green-600); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.job-card .apply:hover { gap: 10px; transition: gap .25s var(--ease); }

/* ---------- PRACTICE GRID / SERVICE TILE ---------- */
.practice-tiles {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .practice-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .practice-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.practice-tile {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.practice-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-3); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.35); }
.practice-tile .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.12); color: var(--green-600);
  border-radius: 999px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px; align-self: flex-start;
}
.practice-tile h3 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.practice-tile p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.practice-tile .arrow { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green-600); }

/* ---------- METHODOLOGY TIMELINE (used on cybersecurity & service-detail) ---------- */
.timeline {
  display: grid; gap: 14px;
}
.timeline-step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 18px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.timeline-step:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-2); }
.timeline-step .n {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-500), var(--green-600));
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.timeline-step h4 { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 700; }
.timeline-step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- BRAND / VENTURE CARDS ---------- */
.brands-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .brands-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.brand-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0b1530 0%, #122046 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease), border-color var(--t) var(--ease);
  min-height: 260px;
}
.brand-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 320px at 90% -10%, rgba(37,99,235,.25), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(96,165,250,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -16px rgba(11,21,48,.5), 0 12px 24px rgba(37,99,235,.18);
}
.brand-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.brand-card .brand-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green-400);
}
.brand-card .brand-eyebrow .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green-400); }
.brand-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.brand-card .brand-tag { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.brand-card p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); line-height: 1.6; flex-grow: 1; }
.brand-card .brand-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transition: all var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.brand-card:hover .brand-cta {
  background: var(--green-500); border-color: var(--green-500);
}
.brand-card .brand-cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease); }
.brand-card:hover .brand-cta svg { transform: translate(3px,-3px); }
.brand-card .brand-domain {
  position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 28px;
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); letter-spacing: .08em;
}

/* ---------- WHATSAPP FAB ---------- */
.wa-fab {
  position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 90;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366; color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.wa-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.wa-fab svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

/* =========================================================
   3D HOVER ENHANCEMENTS — premium card lift + shadow depth
   ========================================================= */
.service-card,
.why-card,
.practice-tile,
.blog-card,
.partner-card,
.industry,
.testi,
.job-card,
.loc-card,
.hc-card,
.timeline-step,
.featured-post,
.flow-step {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 1200px;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Stronger 3D hover lift with depth-shadow + slight tilt */
.service-card:hover,
.practice-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-2deg) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 64px -12px rgba(11,21,48,.18),
    0 16px 32px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.12),
    0 4px 8px rgba(11,21,48,.06);
}
.why-card:hover,
.partner-card:hover,
.industry:hover,
.job-card:hover,
.loc-card:hover,
.testi:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotateX(1.5deg) rotateY(-1.5deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 48px -10px rgba(11,21,48,.16),
    0 10px 20px -6px rgba(37,99,235,.10);
}
.blog-card:hover,
.featured-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 56px -12px rgba(11,21,48,.20),
    0 12px 24px -6px rgba(37,99,235,.10);
}

/* Inner content "pops" on hover — gives depth illusion */
.service-card .ico,
.practice-tile .badge,
.why-card .ico,
.partner-card .av {
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover .ico,
.practice-tile:hover .badge,
.why-card:hover .ico {
  transform: translateZ(20px) scale(1.06);
}
.partner-card:hover .av {
  transform: translateZ(15px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Hero card extra depth */
.hero-card {
  perspective: 1200px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.hero-card .row {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Stat numbers get a subtle 3D lift on dark band */
.stats-band .stat .n {
  text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,99,235,.35);
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.stats-band .stat:hover .n {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Buttons — subtle 3D press */
.btn { transform-style: preserve-3d; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(.99); }

/* Aside cards float a touch */
.aside-card {
  perspective: 1200px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform var(--t) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t) var(--ease);
}
.aside-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(11,21,48,.16), 0 8px 16px -6px rgba(37,99,235,.08);
}

/* Honour reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .service-card:hover,
  .practice-tile:hover,
  .why-card:hover,
  .partner-card:hover,
  .industry:hover,
  .job-card:hover,
  .loc-card:hover,
  .testi:hover,
  .blog-card:hover,
  .featured-post:hover,
  .aside-card:hover { transform: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   ZARK 3D LAYER — spotlight, gloss, entrance animations
   ========================================================= */

/* Mouse-follow spotlight (rendered globally by zark-3d.js) */
.zark-spotlight {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  margin: -260px 0 0 -260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.16) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,.06) 35%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: blur(6px);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Gloss sheen — when a card has cursor inside, a subtle radial highlight appears
   using the --mx/--my CSS vars that zark-3d.js sets. */
.service-card, .practice-tile, .why-card, .partner-card,
.industry, .job-card, .testi, .blog-card, .loc-card,
.timeline-step, .hc-card, .aside-card, .hero-card, .auto-visual {
  position: relative;
  --mx: 50%; --my: 50%;
}
.service-card::after, .practice-tile::after, .why-card::after,
.partner-card::after, .industry::after, .job-card::after,
.testi::after, .blog-card::after, .loc-card::after,
.timeline-step::after, .hc-card::after, .aside-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(360px 240px at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(37,99,235,.12), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
  z-index: 0;
}
.service-card.is-hover::after, .practice-tile.is-hover::after,
.why-card.is-hover::after, .partner-card.is-hover::after,
.industry.is-hover::after, .job-card.is-hover::after,
.testi.is-hover::after, .blog-card.is-hover::after,
.loc-card.is-hover::after, .timeline-step.is-hover::after,
.hc-card.is-hover::after, .aside-card.is-hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Card content stays above gloss layer */
.service-card > *, .practice-tile > *, .why-card > *, .partner-card > *,
.industry > *, .job-card > *, .testi > *, .blog-card > *,
.loc-card > *, .timeline-step > *, .hc-card > *, .aside-card > * {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* 3D scroll-in entrance (used by zark-3d.js) */
.zark-3d-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(14deg) translateY(40px) scale(.96);
  transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.zark-3d-shown {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0) translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Heading rise-in */
.zark-rise-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}
.zark-rise-shown {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Hero content & card transition smoothing for mouse-parallax */
.hero-content, .hero-card {
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Animated gradient border ring on primary cards (subtle, premium feel) */
.service-card, .practice-tile {
  background-clip: padding-box;
}
.service-card::before,
.practice-tile::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0) 30%, rgba(37,99,235,.5) 50%, rgba(37,99,235,0) 70%);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  background-position: 0% 0%;
  opacity: 0; z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.service-card:hover::before,
.practice-tile:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: zarkBorderShift 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes zarkBorderShift {
  to { background-position: 200% 200%; }
}

/* Section divider — animated gradient line under section heads */
.section-head::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 64px; height: 3px; margin: 22px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-500), var(--green-400), var(--green-500));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  animation: zarkBarShimmer 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes zarkBarShimmer {
  to { background-position: 200% 0%; }
}

/* Buttons get a subtle gloss sweep on hover */
.btn-primary, .btn-dark {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::after, .btn-dark::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent);
  transition: left .6s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after, .btn-dark:hover::after { left: 100%; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .zark-spotlight { display: none !important; }
  .zark-3d-in { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .zark-rise-in { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .section-head::after { animation: none !important; }
  .service-card::before, .practice-tile::before { animation: none !important; }
}