/* ==========================================================================
   Scalefront Digital — Main Stylesheet
   Brand:   #000 · #0065eb · #e8ebf0 · #fff
   Fonts:   DIN (display / headings) · Poppins (body)
   Section order:
   1. Fonts
   2. Root Tokens (colors, type, spacing, etc.)
   3. Base Typography
   4. Layout Helpers (container, section)
   5. Buttons
   6. Site Header / Navigation
   7. Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Fonts
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ---------- Poppins (Body) ---------- */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    src: url('../fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Light.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    src: url('../fonts/Poppins/Poppins-LightItalic.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    src: url('../fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    src: url('../fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Medium.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    src: url('../fonts/Poppins/Poppins-MediumItalic.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    src: url('../fonts/Poppins/Poppins-SemiBold.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    src: url('../fonts/Poppins/Poppins-SemiBoldItalic.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* ---------- DIN (Display / Headings) ---------- */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'DIN';
    src: url('../fonts/DIN/DIN-Light.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'DIN';
    src: url('../fonts/DIN/DIN-Medium.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'DIN';
    src: url('../fonts/DIN/DIN-Bold.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Root Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Brand palette */
    --color-black:      #000000;     /* Primary */
    --color-blue:       #0065eb;     /* Brand Blue / Secondary */
    --color-blue-dark:  #004fbf;
    --color-blue-light: #e6f0ff;
    --color-grey:       #e8ebf0;     /* Light Grey / Third */
    --color-grey-dark:  #c7ccd6;
    --color-white:      #ffffff;     /* Fourth */

    /* Text & backgrounds (semantic aliases) */
    --color-text:            #000000;
    --color-text-muted:      #4a5462;
    --color-text-soft:       #6b7280;
    --color-bg:              #ffffff;
    --color-bg-alt:          #e8ebf0;
    --color-bg-soft:         #f4f6fa;
    --color-border:          #e8ebf0;
    --color-border-strong:   #c7ccd6;

    /* Status */
    --color-success:    #10b981;
    --color-warning:    #f59e0b;
    --color-error:      #ef4444;

    /* Typography */
    --font-body:    'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'DIN', 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

    /* Type scale */
    --fs-xs:   0.75rem;     /* 12px */
    --fs-sm:   0.875rem;    /* 14px */
    --fs-base: 1rem;        /* 16px */
    --fs-lg:   1.125rem;    /* 18px */
    --fs-xl:   1.25rem;     /* 20px */
    --fs-2xl:  1.5rem;      /* 24px */
    --fs-3xl:  1.875rem;    /* 30px */
    --fs-4xl:  2.25rem;     /* 36px */
    --fs-5xl:  3rem;        /* 48px */
    --fs-6xl:  3.75rem;     /* 60px */
    --fs-7xl:  4.5rem;      /* 72px */

    /* Spacing */
    --space-1:  0.25rem;
    --space-2:  0.5rem;
    --space-3:  0.75rem;
    --space-4:  1rem;
    --space-5:  1.25rem;
    --space-6:  1.5rem;
    --space-8:  2rem;
    --space-10: 2.5rem;
    --space-12: 3rem;
    --space-16: 4rem;
    --space-20: 5rem;
    --space-24: 6rem;
    --space-32: 8rem;

    /* Layout */
    --container-max:   1200px;       /* default content wrapper */
    --container-wide:  1400px;       /* hero / wide wrapper */
    --container-padding: 1.5rem;
    --header-padding:    2rem;       /* header is fluid, uses its own padding */
    --header-height:     88px;

    /* Radius */
    --radius-sm:   4px;
    --radius-md:   8px;
    --radius-lg:   12px;
    --radius-xl:   16px;
    --radius-2xl:  24px;
    --radius-full: 999px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Base Typography
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
html {
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--color-black);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    text-transform: none;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-6xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-4xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); }
h6 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); }

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
}

a {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue-dark);
}

strong {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-black);
}

::selection {
    background: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
}
span.accent{
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Layout Helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.container-wide {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-wide);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.container-fluid {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 var(--header-padding);
}

.section {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-16);
}

.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-4xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 400;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-blue-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-blue-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-black);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    border-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-black);
    border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    border-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-link {
    background: none;
    color: var(--color-black);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
    border: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.btn-pill {
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding-left: var(--space-7, 1.75rem);
    padding-right: var(--space-7, 1.75rem);
}

.btn-pill.btn-lg {
    padding-left: var(--space-10);
    padding-right: var(--space-10);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Site Header / Navigation
   Fluid wrapper · logo left · nav center · actions right
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: var(--header-height);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}


/* ---- Inner-page header theme (blue)
   Any page with <body class="page-inner ..."> gets the blue header treatment.
   Homepage (no .page-inner class) keeps the default white/blur header. ---- */
.page-inner .site-header {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

.page-inner .site-header.is-scrolled {
    background-color: var(--color-blue-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

/* Whiten the dark/blue logo so it reads cleanly on brand blue */
.page-inner .site-header .logo-image {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* Book a Call button inverts: white bg + blue text on a blue header */
.page-inner .site-header .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-blue);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-inner .site-header .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-black);
}

/* Header inner uses 3-column grid: [logo] [nav] [actions] */
.header-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0 var(--header-padding);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

/* Logo (left) */
.logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    color: var(--color-black);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    justify-self: start;
}

.logo-image {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Fallback text logo — shown when image is not available */
.logo-fallback {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.logo-fallback .logo-mark {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.logo-fallback .logo-mark::after {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-blue);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.logo-fallback .logo-name {
    color: var(--color-black);
}

.logo-fallback .logo-name .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Main Nav (center) */
.main-nav {
    justify-self: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-list {
    height: 100%;
}

.nav-list > li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

/* Dropdown parent */
.nav-list .has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

/* Invisible bridge under the Services link — keeps :hover alive as the
   cursor travels from the link down into the mega menu. Lives on
   .has-dropdown itself so it is not affected by the menu's hidden state. */
.has-dropdown::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    height: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-link-dropdown {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    color: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-chevron,
.has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mega Menu
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mega-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: var(--header-padding);
    right: var(--header-padding);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), visibility 0s linear var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 1010;
}

.has-dropdown:hover > .mega-menu,
.has-dropdown:focus-within > .mega-menu,
.has-dropdown.is-open > .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), visibility 0s;
}

.mega-menu-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.3fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left side — service cards */
.mega-menu-head {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.mega-menu-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.mega-menu-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 360px;
}

.mega-menu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.mega-menu-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.mega-menu-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.mega-menu-item:hover .mega-menu-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.mega-menu-item:hover .mega-menu-title {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.mega-menu-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--color-blue-light);
    color: var(--color-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-menu-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.mega-menu-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.mega-menu-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-black);
    line-height: 1.2;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-menu-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.mega-menu-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-menu-all:hover {
    gap: var(--space-3);
    color: var(--color-blue-dark);
}

.mega-menu-all svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* Right side — promo / feature card */
.mega-menu-feature {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-black) 0%, #0a1630 60%, var(--color-blue) 140%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-menu-feature::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    right: -30%;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    padding: 4px var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    align-self: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mega-menu-feature .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-meta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-meta .stars {
    color: #fbbf24;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-black);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.is-active {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

/* Inner-page nav links: white on blue header */
.page-inner .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.page-inner .nav-link:hover,
.page-inner .nav-link.is-active {
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 1;
}

.page-inner .nav-link::after {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.is-active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Header Actions (right) */
.header-actions {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    justify-self: end;
}

.header-phone {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-black);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-phone:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.header-phone svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* Inner-page phone: white on blue header */
.page-inner .header-phone {
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.page-inner .header-phone:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 1;
}

.page-inner .header-phone svg {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Mobile toggle */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

/* Inner-page hamburger: white on blue header */
.page-inner .nav-toggle:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.page-inner .nav-toggle span {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Hero Section  (full-bleed background image, centered content)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.highlight-bg{
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0px 2px 16px rgb(0 0 0 / 48%);
} 
.highlight-bg:before{
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 54%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-1deg);
    width: 103%;
    height: 103%;
    background: var(--color-blue);
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    z-index: -1;
}
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-16)) 0 var(--space-16);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--color-white);
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* ---- Full-bleed background image + overlay ---- */
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Placeholder gradient until real image is provided */
.hero-bg-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.25) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1430 0%, #050a1a 100%);
}

/* Gradient overlay for text readability */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 100%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 100%);
}

.hero .container-wide {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ---- Centered content ---- */
.hero-content {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-title .accent {
   color: var(--color-blue);
    display: inline;
    filter: drop-shadow(0px 4px 5px #00000042);
}

/* Decorative divider — white on dark, centered */
.hero-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.hero-divider-line {
    width: 100px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-divider-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.hero-divider-icon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-description {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
    line-height: 1.6;
    /* max-width: 640px; */
}
.hero-description .text-highlight{
    position: relative;
}
.hero-description .text-highlight:before{
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: var(--color-blue);
}
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-10);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Outline-light button variant for dark hero */
.btn-outline-light {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-black);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Numbered services strip — white muted on dark */
.hero-services {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding-top: var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-services li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
}

.hero-service-name {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.hero-service-num {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.hero-services .sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 var(--space-1);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Logo Strip (Trusted by)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
 .trust {
    padding: 88px 0 80px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(800px 400px at 0% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05), transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(800px 400px at 100% 100%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.06), transparent 70%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--color-bg-soft) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
 
  /* Decorative dot pattern */
  .trust::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, #000 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, #000 80%);
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Heading ---------- */
  .trust__heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .trust__pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-grey);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .trust__pill .pulse {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: var(--color-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
  }
  .trust__pill .pulse::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-blue);
    opacity: 0.35;
    animation: trustPulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes trustPulse {
    0%   { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
  }
 
  .trust__title {

    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-text);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .trust__title .accent {
    /* background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, #60A5FA 60%, #1D4ED8 100%); */
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Stat cards ---------- */
  .trust__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .trust__stat {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .trust__stat::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px; right: -1px;
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .trust__stat::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(37,99,235,0.04));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .trust__stat:hover {
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 48px -24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25),
      0 4px 12px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  }
  .trust__stat:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
 
  .trust__stat-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--color-blue-light);
    color: var(--color-blue);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .trust__stat-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .trust__stat-num {
    font-family: var(--sf-font-display);
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-text) 0%, var(--color-blue-dark) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .trust__stat-num .accent {
    background: var(--color-blue);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
  }
  .trust__stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.45;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Logo marquee ---------- */
  .trust__marquee-label {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .trust__marquee {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 -24px 56px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  }
  .trust__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 64px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: trustScroll 38s linear infinite;
  }
  .trust__marquee:hover .trust__track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  @keyframes trustScroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
 
  .trust__logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--sf-font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: #94A3B8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 8px 4px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .trust__logo svg {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .trust__logo:hover { color: var(--color-text); }
  .trust__logo:hover svg { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }
  .trust__logo--1:hover svg { color: #0EA5E9; }
  .trust__logo--2:hover svg { color: #10B981; }
  .trust__logo--3:hover svg { color: #EF4444; }
  .trust__logo--4:hover svg { color: #F59E0B; }
  .trust__logo--5:hover svg { color: #8B5CF6; }
  .trust__logo--6:hover svg { color: var(--color-blue); }
  .trust__logo--4 .text { font-style: italic; }
 
  /* ---------- Review badges ---------- */
  .trust__reviews {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  .trust__reviews-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-right: 4px;
  }
  .trust__review {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,0.03);
  }
  .trust__review:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  }
  .trust__review-name {
    font-family: var(--sf-font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .trust__review-stars {
    color: #FBBF24;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .trust__review-score {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
 
  /* Verified badge */
  .trust__verified {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    background: #ECFDF5;
    border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #047857;
  }
  .trust__verified svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
 
  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .trust { padding: 64px 0 56px; }
    .trust__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .trust__stat-num { font-size: 28px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .trust__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .trust__stat { padding: 20px 18px; }
    .trust__reviews { gap: 10px; }
    .trust__review { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 12px; }
  }



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Services Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
    position: relative;
}

/* Header row: heading left, slider nav right */
.services-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.services-heading .section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.services-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3) 0;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.services-title .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.services-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 540px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Slider nav arrow buttons */
.services-nav {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.slider-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
    color: var(--color-black);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.slider-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.slider-btn:disabled:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-black);
    border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
    transform: none;
}

/* Slider viewport: crops the transforming inner track */
.services-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    /* vertical breathing room so card hover shadows are not clipped */
    padding: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-4) 0;
}

/* Inner track that transforms */
.services-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    transition: transform 550ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.services-slider-track.is-instant {
    transition: none;
}

/* Each card: fixed width = 1/3 of container minus gaps */
.services-slider-track .service-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2 * var(--space-6)) / 3);
    min-width: 0;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    opacity: 0;
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-blue);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

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

.service-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: var(--color-blue-light);
    color: var(--color-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.service-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.service-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.service-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.service-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6) 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.service-bullets li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-bullets li::before {
    content: '';
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.service-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.service-link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

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

.services-cta-note {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.services-cta-note a {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
}

.services-cta-note a:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue-dark);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Why Choose Us  (benefits bento grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* .why-us {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.why-us .section-title .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--color-border);
}

.benefit-card {
    padding: var(--space-8);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
}

.benefit-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-5);
    right: var(--space-6);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-grey-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-num {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.benefit-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: var(--color-blue-light);
    color: var(--color-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.benefit-icon svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

.benefit-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.benefit-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 320px;
} */


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Process Section  (4-step timeline)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
 .sf-process {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
    padding: 96px 0 88px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  .sf-process__container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
 
  /* ---- Header ---- */
  .sf-process__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
  }
 
  .sf-process__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
 
  .sf-process__title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
  }
  .sf-process__title .accent { color: var(--color-blue); }
 
  .sf-process__subtitle {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }
 
  /* ---- Card rail (Preparation-style horizontal scroll) ---- */
  .sf-process__rail {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 -24px;
  }
 
  .sf-process__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 8px 24px 28px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
  }
  .sf-process__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
 
  /* ---- Individual card ---- */
  .sf-card {
    flex: 0 0 360px;
    min-height: 380px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 30px 30px;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08) inset,
      0 30px 60px -30px rgba(11, 42, 107, 0.55),
      0 12px 24px -12px rgba(11, 42, 107, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
                box-shadow 0.45s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--sf-card-line);
  }
 
  /* Four progressively richer blue gradients across the rail */
  .sf-card--1 {
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #0B2A6B 70%, #061A45 100%);
  }
  .sf-card--2 {
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.30) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #0E2A7A 70%, #061A45 100%);
  }
  .sf-card--3 {
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.32) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #2451C3 0%, #0F2E80 70%, #061A45 100%);
  }
  .sf-card--4 {
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.30) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #2A5BD0 0%, #103285 70%, #061A45 100%);
  }
 
  /* Hover lift */
  .sf-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10) inset,
      0 40px 80px -30px rgba(11, 42, 107, 0.65),
      0 16px 32px -10px rgba(11, 42, 107, 0.40);
  }
 
  /* Decorative grid texture */
  .sf-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 65%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 65%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  /* Card top: step pill */
  .sf-card__top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
 
  .sf-card__step {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 7px 13px 7px 9px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .sf-card__step .dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background: #93C5FD;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.18);
  }
 
  .sf-card__bignum {
    font-family: var(--sf-font-display);
    font-size: 84px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    margin: 0;
  }
 
  /* Card bottom: content */
  .sf-card__body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
 
  .sf-card__title {
    font-family: var(--sf-font-display);
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
  }
 
  .sf-card__text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
  }
 
  .sf-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    padding-top: 16px;
  }
  .sf-card__meta svg {
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    color: #93C5FD;
  }
 
  /* ---- Rail controls ---- */
  .sf-rail__controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
 
  .sf-rail__btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #DDE3EE;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-text);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  }
  .sf-rail__btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-blue);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
  .sf-rail__btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
  }
  .sf-rail__btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
 
  .sf-rail__dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 0 8px;
  }
  .sf-rail__dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #CBD5E1;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .sf-rail__dot.is-active {
    background: var(--color-blue);
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
 
  /* ---- CTA line ---- */
  .sf-process__cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  .sf-process__cta a {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
    padding-bottom: 1px;
  }
  .sf-process__cta a:hover { color: var(--color-blue-dark); }
 
  /* ---- Responsive ---- */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sf-process { padding: 72px 0 64px; }
    .sf-card { flex: 0 0 84%; min-height: 360px; }
    .sf-card__bignum { font-size: 64px; }
    .sf-card__title { font-size: 22px; }
  }


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Case Studies / Results
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cases {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.cases .section-title .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.cases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.case-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.case-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* Top visual area — the "hero" of the card */
.case-visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: var(--space-6);
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.case-visual-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, #004fbf 60%, #002f7a 100%);
}

.case-visual-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2740 0%, var(--color-black) 100%);
}

/* Decorative grid pattern overlay */
.case-visual-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(transparent 95%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 95%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 95%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 95%);
    background-size: 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.case-metric {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.case-metric-sup {
    font-size: 0.55em;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin: 0 0.05em;
}

.case-metric-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Bottom content area */
.case-content {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.case-tags {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.case-sep {
    color: var(--color-grey-dark);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.case-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.case-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-5) 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.case-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.case-link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

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


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Testimonials  (Dark section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background blobs */
.testimonials-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.bg-blob-1 {
    top: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.bg-blob-2 {
    bottom: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.testimonials .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Section header overrides for dark bg */
.testimonials .section-eyebrow {
    color: #6ea7ff;
}

.testimonials .section-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.testimonials .section-title .accent {
    color: #6ea7ff;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #6ea7ff 0%, var(--color-blue) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.testimonials .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Grid */
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

/* Card */
.testimonial-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.4);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-6);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.25);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: #fbbf24;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6) 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding-top: var(--space-5);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, #003a99 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.testimonial-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.testimonial-role {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Ratings strip */
.testimonials-ratings {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rating-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.rating-platform {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.rating-stars {
    color: #fbbf24;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.rating-score {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.rating-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 24px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FAQs Section  (2-column with sticky aside + accordion)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faqs {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faqs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: var(--space-16);
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Left aside (sticky) ---- */
.faqs-aside {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-8));
    align-self: start;
}

.faqs-aside .section-eyebrow {
    text-align: left;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.faqs-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.faqs-title .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.faqs-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-8) 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 380px;
}

/* CTA card */
.faqs-cta-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    max-width: 380px;
}

.faqs-cta-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.faqs-cta-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.faqs-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.faqs-cta-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-5) 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ---- Right accordion ---- */
.faqs-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

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

.faq-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Reset native details/summary styling */
.faq-item summary {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker,
.faq-item summary::marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-q-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover .faq-q-text {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.faq-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
    color: var(--color-black);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-question:hover .faq-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-blue-light);
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Rotate the + into × when open */
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon svg {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-q-text {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 var(--space-12) var(--space-6) 0;
    animation: faq-fade-in 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

@keyframes faq-fade-in {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Blog / Insights Preview
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
}

/* Header: title left + view all link right */
.blog-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-heading {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.blog-heading .section-eyebrow {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-title .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.blog-all-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-black);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-black);
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.blog-all-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-blue);
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.blog-all-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-all-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Grid */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* Card */
.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.blog-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Image area (placeholder gradients with icon) */
.blog-card-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: var(--space-5);
}

.blog-card-image-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, #003a99 100%);
}

.blog-card-image-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2740 0%, var(--color-black) 100%);
}

.blog-card-image-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004fbf 0%, var(--color-blue) 100%);
}

.blog-card-image-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-5);
    right: var(--space-5);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card-image-pattern svg {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image-pattern {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
}

.blog-card-tag {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--color-black);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Body */
.blog-card-body {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card-link:hover .blog-card-title {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.blog-card-meta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-card-meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.blog-card-meta-item svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.blog-card-meta-sep {
    color: var(--color-grey-dark);
}

.blog-card-link-text {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-black);
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card-link:hover .blog-card-link-text {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.blog-card-link-text svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card-link:hover .blog-card-link-text svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Final CTA / Contact Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* .contact {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.contact-blob {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.contact .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: var(--space-16);
    align-items: start;
}


.contact-info .section-eyebrow {
    text-align: left;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.contact-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.contact-title .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.contact-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-8) 0;
    max-width: 480px;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.contact-call-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-call-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-call-cta-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-call-cta:hover .contact-call-cta-icon {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.contact-call-cta-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.contact-call-cta-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-call-cta-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-call-cta-action {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


.contact-details {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    max-width: 480px;
}

.contact-detail {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.contact-detail-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: var(--color-blue-light);
    color: var(--color-blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-detail-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.contact-detail-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding-top: 2px;
}

.contact-detail-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-detail-value {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-black);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a.contact-detail-value:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}


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

.contact-form {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10), 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-form-head {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.contact-form-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}


.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.form-row .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.form-label-opt {
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: var(--color-black);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.12);
}

.form-textarea {
    min-height: 130px;
    resize: vertical;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000000' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 14px;
    padding-right: var(--space-10);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.form-submit svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.form-submit:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.form-fineprint {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-soft);
    margin: var(--space-4) 0 0 0;
    font-weight: 400;
} */


/* =================================================================
     PRICING SECTION 
  ================================================================= */
  .pricing {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 0 96px;
    color: #fff;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-black) 0%, #0a1430 55%, var(--color-blue) 130%)
  }
 
  /* Decorative grid + glow orbs */
  .pricing::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .pricing::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 40%; left: 50%;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.15), transparent 60%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Header ---------- */
  .pricing__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
  }
 
  .pricing__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .pricing__eyebrow .dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: var(--sf-blue-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.18);
  }
 
  .pricing__title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
  }
  .pricing__title .accent {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 14px;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: #fff;

  }
 
 
  .pricing__subtitle {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
    margin: 0 0 32px;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Toggle ---------- */
  .pricing__toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .pricing__toggle button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .pricing__toggle button.is-active {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-text);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .pricing__toggle .save {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34D399, #10B981);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 999px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Plan grid ---------- */
  .pricing__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
 
  .plan {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 30px 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .plan::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.20), transparent);
  }
  .plan:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.40);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
  }
 
  /* Featured plan (middle) */
  .plan--featured {
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.30) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #1E40AF 60%, #1D4ED8 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.40);
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 1px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.30),
      0 40px 80px -30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7),
      0 16px 40px -10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
  .plan--featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-18px);
    border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.60);
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #1E40AF 60%, #1D4ED8 100%);
  }
  .plan--featured::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 60%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  /* Most popular ribbon */
  .plan__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; right: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 11px 5px 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBBF24, #F59E0B);
    color: #422006;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .plan__ribbon svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
 
  /* Plan content */
  .plan__top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .plan__name {
    font-family: var(--sf-font-display);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .plan__icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-blue-light);
  }
  .plan--featured .plan__icon {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
    color: #fff;
  }
  .plan__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
 
  .plan__tagline {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .plan--featured .plan__tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
 
  .plan__price {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .plan__price-dollar {
    font-family: var(--sf-font-display);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
  .plan__price-amount {
    font-family: var(--sf-font-display);
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .plan__price-period {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .plan__price-old {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    text-decoration: line-through;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
 
  /* CTA */
  .plan__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }
  .plan__cta--ghost {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  }
  .plan__cta--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
  }
  .plan__cta--solid {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-text);
  }
  .plan__cta--solid:hover {
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  }
 
  /* Features */
  .plan__divider {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.50);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .plan__features {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 11px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .plan__features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  }
  .plan__check {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-blue-light);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1px;
  }
  .plan--featured .plan__check {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
    color: #fff;
  }
  .plan__check svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
  .plan__features li strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
 
  /* ---------- Bottom note ---------- */
  .pricing__guarantee {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  }
  .pricing__guarantee-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  }
  .pricing__guarantee-item svg {
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    color: var(--color-blue-light);
  }
  .pricing__guarantee-item strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
 
  .pricing__note {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 28px 0 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  }
  .pricing__note a {
    color: var(--color-blue-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
  }
  .pricing__note a:hover { color: #fff; }
 
  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; max-width: 460px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .plan--featured { transform: none; }
    .plan--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .pricing { padding: 72px 0 64px; }
    .pricing__guarantee { padding: 18px 20px; gap: 16px; }
    .plan__price-amount { font-size: 46px; }
  }




  .sd-process {
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.sd-process .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.sd-process-steps {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* Vertical timeline line */
.sd-process-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 27px;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
}

.sd-process-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    padding: var(--space-8) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.sd-process-step:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.sd-process-step:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Connector dot overlay on line */
.sd-process-step::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-8);
    left: 20px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sd-process-step:first-child::before {
    top: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.sd-process-step-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    background-color: var(--color-blue-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sd-process-step-content {
    padding-top: var(--space-2);
}

.sd-process-step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3) 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.sd-process-step-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.sd-process-note {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    margin: var(--space-10) 0 0 0;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    background-color: var(--color-blue-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* Center the note pill */
.sd-process .container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.sd-process .section-header {
    width: 100%;
}

.sd-process-steps {
    width: 100%;
}


 /* =================================================================
     REVENUE SYSTEMS — brand palette, flat-black + blue accent
  ================================================================= */
  .revsys { 
    padding: 32px 0;
        padding: 102px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(900px 500px at 20% -10%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(700px 500px at 100% 100%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.20), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg, #061A45 0%, #0B2A6B 45%, #061A45 100%);
}
  .revsys__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .revsys__card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 56px 52px 48px;
    min-height: 480px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  }
  .revsys__card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
 
  .revsys__tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 12px 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: fit-content;
  }
  .revsys__tag .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; }
 
  .revsys__title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 40px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    
  }
  .revsys__card--approach .revsys__title{
    color: #fff;
  }
  .revsys__body { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 18px; }
  .revsys__tagline { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 36px; }
 
  .revsys__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }
  .revsys__cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.25s; }
  .revsys__cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
 
  /* ===== LEFT CARD — The Problem (light) ===== */
  .revsys__card--problem {
    background:
      radial-gradient(600px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.06), transparent 70%),
      var(--color-bg-soft);
    color: var(--color-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  }
  .revsys__card--problem::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 100% 100%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.7; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .revsys__card--problem .revsys__tag {
    background: var(--color-blue-light);
    color: var(--color-blue-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.20);
  }
  .revsys__card--problem .revsys__tag .dot { background: var(--color-blue); }
  .revsys__card--problem .revsys__title .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
  }
  .revsys__card--problem .revsys__body { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
  .revsys__card--problem .revsys__tagline {
    color: var(--color-black);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .revsys__card--problem .revsys__tagline em {
    font-style: normal;
    padding: 2px 4px;
  }
  .revsys__card--problem .revsys__cta {
    background: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.55);
  }
  .revsys__card--problem .revsys__cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-blue-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.7);
  }
 
  /* ===== RIGHT CARD — Our Approach (flat black) ===== */
  .revsys__card--approach {
    background:
      radial-gradient(700px 500px at 0% 0%, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.25), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(500px 400px at 100% 100%, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.12), transparent 65%),
      var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.25);
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) inset,
      0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60);
  }
  .revsys__card--approach::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 80%);
    opacity: 0.7; pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .revsys__card--approach .revsys__title .accent {
    color: var(--color-blue);
  }
  .revsys__card--approach .revsys__body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
  .revsys__card--approach .revsys__tagline {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
    font-style: italic;
    padding: 18px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
        font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  .revsys__card--approach .revsys__cta {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-black);
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5) inset,
      0 12px 32px -10px rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.50);
  }
  .revsys__card--approach .revsys__cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8) inset,
      0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.75);
  }
 
  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .revsys__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .revsys__card { padding: 44px 32px 36px; min-height: 0; }
    .revsys__card::after { font-size: 48px; top: 28px; right: 28px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .revsys__card { padding: 36px 26px 30px; }
    .revsys__title { font-size: 26px; }
  }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Site Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    padding-top: var(--space-20);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative blue glow in top-left corner */
.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 101, 235, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.site-footer .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- Top grid ---- */
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

/* Brand column */
.footer-brand {
    max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    /* Force the dark logo to render white on the dark footer */
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6) 0;
    max-width: 320px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Social icons */
.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-link svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* Link columns */
.footer-col {
    min-width: 0;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-5) 0;
}

.footer-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-list a {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
}

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

/* ---- Bottom bar ---- */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal a {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    font-weight: 400;
}

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