/* ============================================================
   RESET & SYSTEM VARIABLES
   ============================================================ */
/* Google Fonts are loaded directly in HTML for performance */

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



:root {
  /* Cyber-Editorial Hybrid - Dark Sophistication */
  --bg: #09090B;
  --bg2: #121215;
  --bg3: #18181B;
  --glass: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.8);
  --glass-b: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.12);
  --glass-h: rgba(32, 32, 35, 0.95);

  /* Hybrid Palette: Electric Cyan + Editorial Steel Blue */
  --p: #00F2FF; 
  --pl: #609098; /* Editorial Steel Blue */
  --b: #00F2FF; 
  --c: #00F2FF;
  --g: #00FF95;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --t1: #FAFAFA;
  --t2: #A1A1AA;
  --tm: #71717A;

  /* Refined Glow & Editorial Shadows */
  --gp: linear-gradient(135deg, #00F2FF, #609098);
  --gc: linear-gradient(135deg, #18181B, #27272A);
  --sp: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.1);
  --sc: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);

  /* Bento Layout - Editorial Spacing */
  --r: 24px;
  --rs: 12px;
  --rl: 32px;
  --tr: all .45s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
  --ff-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --ff-title: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  --ff-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
}

body.lm {
  /* Light Mode Cyber-Editorial - Muted Sophistication */
  --bg: #F9F8F6;
  --bg2: #F2F0ED;
  --bg3: #EBE8E3;
  --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  --glass-b: rgba(96, 144, 152, 0.15);
  --glass-h: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);

  --p: #609098;
  --pl: #4A6F75;
  --b: #1A1C1D;
  --c: #609098;
  --g: #8CA9A5;

  --t1: #1A1C1D;
  --t2: #4A4D4E;
  --tm: #7A7D7E;

  --gp: linear-gradient(135deg, #609098, #8EAEB4);
  --gc: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1C1D, #3A3D3E);
  --sp: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --sc: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);

  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(96, 144, 152, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(96, 144, 152, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-blend-mode: normal;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--t1);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;

  /* Modern Cyber Grid */
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-blend-mode: normal;
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5 {
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 5.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 3.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

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

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--p);
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5 {
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.gt {
  background: var(--gp);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.ct {
  background: var(--gc);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* TEXT FLIP ANIMATION */
.text-flip-wrapper {
  display: inline-block;
  height: 1.2em;
  overflow: hidden;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  position: relative;
}

.text-flip-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: text-flip-anim 10s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1) infinite;
}

.text-flip-inner span {
  display: block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

@keyframes text-flip-anim {

  0%,
  20% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  25%,
  45% {
    transform: translateY(-20%);
  }

  50%,
  70% {
    transform: translateY(-40%);
  }

  75%,
  95% {
    transform: translateY(-60%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-80%);
  }
}

/* LAYOUT & SECTIONS */
.sec {
  padding: 140px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.con {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.sec-hdr {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--p);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ttl {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
}

/* GLASS CARD */
.gc {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  transition: var(--tr);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gc::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(800px circle at var(--x, -1000px) var(--y, -1000px), rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.1), transparent 45%);
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
}

.gc:hover {
  background: var(--glass-h);
  border-color: var(--p);
  box-shadow: var(--sp);
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
}

.gc>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.btn-p {
  background: var(--p);
  color: #000;
  border: 1px solid var(--p);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-p::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: left .6s;
}

.btn-p:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-p:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.15);
  background: var(--p);
  color: var(--bg);
}

.btn-s {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--t1);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
}

.btn-s:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--p);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-g {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--t2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding: 10px 22px;
}

.btn-g:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--t1);
  border-color: var(--p);
}

/* REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.rv {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.rv.vis {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR & MOBILE MENU
   ============================================================ */
#nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 94%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  padding: 5px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--sc);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

#nav.sc {
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  border-top: none;
  padding: 0px 40px;
  background: rgba(9, 9, 11, 0.95);
}

body.lm #nav {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-color: var(--glass-b);
}

body.lm #nav.sc {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.nav-w {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.logo {
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(1.1); /* Slight boost for readability */
  transition: var(--tr);
}

body.lm .logo img {
  filter: brightness(0);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  list-style: none;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

#nav.sc .nav-links {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 16px;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--bg) !important;
  background: var(--p) !important;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

#nav.sc .nav-links a {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: .85rem;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.act {
  color: var(--p) !important;
  background: var(--bg) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--p);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nav-r {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.th-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  color: var(--t1);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.th-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--p);
}

.nav-cta {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--p);
  color: var(--bg);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--b);
  color: var(--p);
  border: 1px solid var(--p);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hbg {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

.hbg span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--t1);
  transition: var(--tr);
}

#mm {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 18, 16, 0.98);
  z-index: 1010;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

body.lm #mm {
  background: rgba(20, 20, 23, 0.98);
}

#mm.open {
  display: flex;
}

#mm a {
  color: var(--t1);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

#mm a:hover {
  color: var(--p);
}

.mm-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 40px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--t1);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ============================================================
   ASYNCHRONOUS EDITORIAL HERO
   ============================================================ */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 140px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.05) 0, transparent 50%), radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(20, 20, 23, 0.03) 0, transparent 50%);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--rl) var(--rl);
  box-shadow: var(--sc);
}

#hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  background-position: center top;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 50%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 50%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

body.lm #hero::before {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

#pc {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-lhs {
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-rhs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.h-serif {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--p);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero-p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.t-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.t-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass-b);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.t-txt {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--tm);
}

.t-txt strong {
  color: var(--t1);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-editorial {
  position: relative;
  width: 420px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  transition: var(--tr);
}

body.lm .founder-editorial {
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.founder-editorial:hover {
  transform: scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--p);
}

.founder-editorial img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 10%;
  filter: grayscale(5%) contrast(102%);
}

.founder-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 18, 16, 0.95), transparent);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ============================================================
   EDITORIAL SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.panel-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 100px;
}

.panel-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.panel-row.alt {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.panel-row.alt .panel-lhs {
  order: 2;
}

.panel-row.alt .panel-rhs {
  order: 1;
}

.panel-visual {
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08), rgba(20, 20, 23, 0.08));
}

.panel-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 30%, rgba(15, 18, 16, 0.03));
}

body.lm .panel-visual::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 30%, rgba(5, 20, 17, 0.4));
}

.panel-desc h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.panel-desc p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* WHY CHOOSE US OVERHAUL */
.why-comparison {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.comp-column {
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
}

.comp-column.apex {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.35);
}

.comp-column.typical {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.comp-hdr {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.comp-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.comp-badge {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.comp-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.comp-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--t2);
}

.comp-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDIES & BUSINESS REPORT METRICS
   ============================================================ */
.featured-stories {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 140px;
}

.story-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-visual {
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 6rem;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.15), rgba(20, 20, 23, 0.15));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-meta {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pl);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.story-h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.story-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.report-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.metric-tile {
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--p);
}

.metric-val {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gp);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
}

.metric-lbl {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PORTRAIT BIOGRAPHY & PROCESS
   ============================================================ */
.bio-editorial {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.bio-portrait {
  position: relative;
  height: 550px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
}

.bio-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.bio-portrait-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 18, 16, 0.95), transparent);
}

.bio-portrait-tag {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #00F2FF; /* Cyber cyan for high contrast */
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.bio-portrait-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bio-portrait-subtitle {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #E4E4E7; /* Light zinc/gray for high contrast */
  margin: 0;
}

.editorial-bio h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.editorial-bio p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.editorial-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding-left: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-card {
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -37px;
  top: 8px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--p);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--p);
}

.timeline-yr {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pl);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-card p {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   EDITORIAL SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS (TESTIMONIALS)
   ============================================================ */
.success-masonry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

.success-masonry.alt {
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.quote-card {
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  position: relative;
}

.quote-card::before {
  content: '“';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 30px;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
}

.quote-stars {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--t1);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.quote-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.quote-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gp);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .95rem;
}

.quote-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.quote-info p {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--tm);
}

/* ============================================================
   LUXURY CONSULTATION HUB
   ============================================================ */
.luxury-hub {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.luxury-lhs h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.luxury-lhs p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.luxury-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.luxury-opt {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.luxury-opt:hover,
.luxury-opt.sel {
  border-color: var(--p);
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.06);
}

.luxury-opt-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  background: var(--glass-b);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.luxury-form-box {
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
}

.luxury-form-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.luxury-form-box p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.fr {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.fg {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fl {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--t2);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fi,
.fsl,
.fta {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  color: var(--t1);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  transition: var(--tr);
  outline: none;
}

.fi::placeholder,
.fta::placeholder {
  color: var(--tm);
}

.fi:focus,
.fsl:focus,
.fta:focus {
  border-color: var(--p);
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.15);
}

.fsl option {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--t1);
}

.fta {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
footer {
  background: #0d0d11;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding: 100px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

body.lm footer {
  background: #f4f2ee;
}

.ft-g {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ft-g {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ft-g {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

.ft-desc {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.ft-h {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--t1);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.ft-h::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--p);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.ft-l {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.ft-l a {
  color: var(--t2);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .92rem;
  transition: var(--tr);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ft-l a:hover {
  color: var(--p);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.soc {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.sl {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--t2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

body.lm .sl {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.sl:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--p);
  color: var(--p);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ft-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  color: var(--t2);
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ft-info-icon {
  color: var(--p);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.ft-bot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ft-cr {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--tm);
}

.ft-leg {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ft-leg a {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--tr);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ft-leg a:hover {
  color: var(--p);
}

/* ============================================================
   MODALS
   ============================================================ */
.mo {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 18, 16, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.mo.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mb {
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  padding: 48px;
  max-width: 660px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: var(--tr);
  position: relative;
}

.mo.open .mb {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mb-c {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  color: var(--t1);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.mb-c:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
}

.m-t {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.m-s {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.smf {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  display: none;
}

.smf-ic {
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.smf-t {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.smf-tx {
  color: var(--t2);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.smfl {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.smfl li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--t2);
}

.smfl li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--c);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cs-mh {
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.2), rgba(20, 20, 23, 0.2));
}

.cs-mm {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.cs-mmc {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--rs);
}

.cs-mmv {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gp);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.cs-mml {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.cs-st {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pl);
  margin: 24px 0 10px;
}

.cs-sp {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* TOAST */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3000;
  transform: translateX(120%);
  transition: var(--tr);
  max-width: 360px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.toast.show {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* BACK TO TOP */
#btt {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 90px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gp);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--tr);
  box-shadow: var(--sp);
}

#btt.vis {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

#btt:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(249, 145, 61, 0.45);
}


/* ============================================================
   NEW PREMIUM VISUAL STYLE COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */
.svc-svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--p);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.bg-cream {
  background: var(--bg2);
}

.sec-compact {
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  background: var(--bg);
}

.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--p);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* HERO UPDATES */
.t-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(249, 145, 61, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 145, 61, 0.15);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--p);
}

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* DASHBOARD ILLUSTRATION */
.illustration-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mock-dash {
  width: 90%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg3);
  box-shadow: var(--sp);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
}

.dash-hdr {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
}

.dash-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dash-title {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}

.dash-chart-mock {
  height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px;
}

.chart-line-orange {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--p), transparent);
}

.chart-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.chart-bars .bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--gp);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  min-height: 20px;
  transition: height 1s;
}

/* FLOATING KPI CARDS */
.float-kpi {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: var(--sc);
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  transition: var(--tr);
  animation: floatAnim 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.float-kpi:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--sp);
}

.kpi-val {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--p);
}

.kpi-lbl {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.kpi-1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: -5%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.kpi-2 {
  bottom: 10%;
  left: -2%;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.kpi-3 {
  top: 15%;
  right: -5%;
  animation-delay: 3s;
}

.kpi-4 {
  bottom: 12%;
  right: -2%;
  animation-delay: 4.5s;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
}

/* MARQUEE */
.marquee-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-content span {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--p);
  padding: 0 40px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* STATS */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-card {
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--p);
}

.stat-num {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--p);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* WHY WORK WITH US */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
}

.why-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--t2);
}

/* SERVICES GRID */
.services-interactive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.svc-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.svc-link {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--p);
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.service-card:hover .svc-link {
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* LIVE PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD */
.dash-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 440px;
}

.dash-sidebar {
  background: var(--bg3);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding: 24px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dash-side-item {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--tm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.dash-side-item:hover,
.dash-side-item.active {
  background: var(--glass-h);
  color: var(--t1);
}

.dash-main {
  background: var(--bg2);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.dash-kpi-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.dash-kpi-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
}

.dk-lbl {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.dk-val {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.dash-graph-box {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.real-chart-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-around;
  height: 130px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.chart-bar-fill {
  width: 15%;
  background: var(--gp);
  border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
  position: relative;
}

.chart-bar-fill::after {
  content: var(--lbl);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* INDUSTRIES TABS */
.ind-tabs-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ind-tabs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.ind-tab {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  background: var(--bg2);
  color: var(--tm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.ind-tab:hover,
.ind-tab.active {
  background: var(--gp);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.ind-content-box {
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  min-height: 280px;
}

.ind-panel {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ind-panel.active {
  display: flex;
}

.ind-panel h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--t1);
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
}

.ind-panel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.ind-panel-grid div {
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--t2);
}

.ind-panel-grid strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--p);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* CASE STUDIES */
.cs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.cs-card {
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.cs-meta {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pl);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cs-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--t1);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cs-metrics-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cs-metrics-strip div {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--tm);
}

.cs-metrics-strip strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--p);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cs-btn {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--p);
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.cs-card:hover .cs-btn {
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* ROADMAP */
.roadmap-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.roadmap-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--p), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.road-step {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.road-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gp);
  border: 4px solid var(--bg);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

.road-card {
  width: 45%;
  padding: 28px;
}

.step-left {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.step-right {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.road-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--p);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.road-card p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* COMPARISON TABLE */
.comp-table-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
}

.comp-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.comp-table th,
.comp-table td {
  padding: 24px 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  font-size: .95rem;
}

.comp-table th {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  background: var(--bg3);
}

.comp-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.highlight-col {
  background: rgba(249, 145, 61, 0.03);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(249, 145, 61, 0.1);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(249, 145, 61, 0.1);
}

.comp-table th.highlight-col {
  background: rgba(249, 145, 61, 0.06);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--p);
}

/* ROI CALCULATOR */
.calc-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
}

.calc-inputs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.calc-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.calc-lbl {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.calc-outputs {
  background: var(--bg3);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.calc-outputs h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--t1);
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
}

.calc-out-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.calc-out-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px;
}

.coc-lbl {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.coc-val {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--t1);
}

/* TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL */
.t-carousel-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

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

.t-review-card {
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 280px;
}

.tr-rating {
  color: #FFB020;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.tr-text {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.tr-author {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--tm);
}

.tr-author strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--t1);
  font-size: .95rem;
}

/* FAQ ACCORDION */
.faq-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-radius: var(--r);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--t1);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border-top: 0px solid transparent;
}

.faq-panel p {
  padding: 24px 32px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--tm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--p);
  transition: transform .3s;
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(249, 145, 61, 0.3);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-panel {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* FINAL CTA SECTION */
.premium-cta-section {
  background: var(--gp);
  padding: 120px 0;
  border-radius: var(--rl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 60px 0;
}

.premium-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.premium-cta-section * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN OVERRIDES
   ============================================================ */
@media(max-width:1024px) {
  #nav {
    padding: 5px 16px;
    width: 96%;
  }

  #nav.sc {
    padding: 0px 20px;
  }

  .nav-w {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .logo {
    height: 38px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .nav-links {
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 1;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  #nav.sc .nav-links a {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .nav-r {
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .th-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .comp-column {
    padding: 32px;
  }

  .ft-g {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .services-interactive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .cs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .t-carousel-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
  .sec {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  #nav {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    width: 92%;
    top: 10px;
  }

  #nav.sc {
    padding: 8px 16px;
  }

  .nav-r {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .logo {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .logo img {
    height: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4.2rem);
  }

  .stat-num {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 24px 12px;
  }

  .con {
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  #hero {
    border-radius: 0 0 40px 40px;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .hero-p {
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-trust {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .illustration-wrap {
    height: 360px;
  }

  .mock-dash {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
  }

  .float-kpi {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-interactive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .dash-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    height: auto;
  }

  .dash-sidebar {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .dash-side-item {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }

  .dash-kpi-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .ind-panel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .roadmap-line {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .road-step {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 50px;
  }

  .road-card {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .road-dot {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .calc-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .panel-row,
  .panel-row.alt {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .panel-row.alt .panel-lhs {
    order: 1;
  }

  .panel-row.alt .panel-rhs {
    order: 2;
  }

  .why-comparison {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .story-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .bio-editorial {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .bio-portrait {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .success-masonry,
  .success-masonry.alt {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .luxury-hub {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .luxury-form-box {
    padding: 32px;
  }

  .nav-links,
  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .hbg {
    display: flex;
  }

  #nav {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    width: 92%;
    top: 10px;
  }

  #nav.sc {
    padding: 8px 16px;
  }

  .nav-r {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .logo {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .logo img {
    height: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .fr {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ft-g {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ft-bot {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .mb {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }

  .cs-mm {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .smfl {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .proc-w {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media(max-width:480px) {
  .sec {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .hero-trust {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  #nav {
    width: 94%;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  #nav.sc {
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  .logo {
    height: 32px;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .logo img {
    height: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .nav-r {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.0rem, 8vw, 3.2rem);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stat-num {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .calc-out-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .calc-outputs {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SUBPAGE STYLING (PROCESS, FILTERS, SERVICES LISTS)
   ============================================================ */
.proc-w {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

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

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

.ps {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--tr);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.ps:hover {
  border-color: var(--p);
  background: var(--glass-h);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sp);
}

.pn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--p);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.ps:hover .pn {
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.pnt {
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--p);
}

.pi {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ps h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--t1);
}

.ps p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sf {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.sf li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--t2);
}

.sf li::before {
  content: '—';
  color: var(--p);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ftabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.ft {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  background: var(--bg2);
  color: var(--tm);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.ft:hover,
.ft.act {
  border-color: var(--p);
  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--p);
  box-shadow: var(--sc);
}

/* ============================================================
   ADDITIONAL LAYOUT RULES AND CLASS DEFINITIONS FOR MOCKUP FLOW
   ============================================================ */

/* Top Region Bar Styles */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--bg2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--t2);
  z-index: 1001;
  position: relative;
}

.top-bar-r {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 20px;
}

.top-bar-r span {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.top-bar-r span:hover {
  color: var(--p);
}

/* Centered Header / Layout Styles */
.sec-hdr-centered {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ttl-solutions,
.ttl-impact {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  color: var(--t1);
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Services Interactive Grid (Desktop: 6 Column Row) */
.services-interactive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .services-interactive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .services-interactive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}

.services-interactive-grid .service-card {
  padding: 24px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.svc-icon-container {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.svc-svg-large {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.svc-card-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--t1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Highlighted Google & Meta Ads Card (Active state neon teal style) */
.highlighted-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--g) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) !important;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.04) !important;
}

.highlighted-card:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Client Impact 5-Column Grid */
.client-impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

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

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

.impact-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--tr);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.impact-card-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.impact-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.impact-card-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.impact-card-content.no-image-card {
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.impact-card-content.icon-metric-card {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.impact-card-icon {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--p);
}

.impact-svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.impact-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.impact-value {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--p);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
}

.impact-metric {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--t1);
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.impact-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Featured Case Study Split Layout */
.featured-case-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .featured-case-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

.roadmap-flowchart-box {
  background: var(--bg3);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 32px;
}

.flowchart-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.flowchart-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.flowchart-step.active,
.flowchart-step:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.fs-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--p);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.flowchart-step.active .fs-num {
  border-color: var(--p);
  background: var(--p);
  color: var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.4);
}

.fs-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--t1);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.fs-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.featured-case-desc {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.featured-case-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: var(--t1);
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-case-p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Global Leaders Carousel Arrows Boundary Position */
.carousel-outer-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.carousel-btn-outer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  color: var(--t1);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: var(--tr);
}

.carousel-btn-outer:hover {
  background: var(--p);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--p);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.3);
}

.prev-btn {
  left: -24px;
}

.next-btn {
  right: -24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .prev-btn {
    left: 8px;
  }

  .next-btn {
    right: 8px;
  }
}

/* Latest Insights: Methodology Steps horizontal flowchart */
.methodology-box {
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.methodology-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--t1);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.methodology-steps-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.methodology-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}

.ms-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  background: var(--bg3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--p);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ms-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--t2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.methodology-chevron {
  color: var(--tm);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .methodology-steps-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .methodology-chevron {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

/* Footer & Copyright Layout details */
.ft-bot {
  position: relative;
}

.ft-diamond-glow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--p);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--p);
  animation: pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Sections were hidden in the original code, but are now enabled for full content rendering:
#comparison,
#roi-calculator,
#founder,
#live-dashboard,
#industries,
#booking,
#why-choose,
#framework,
#testimonials,
#faq,
#final-cta {
  display: none !important;
}
*/

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE: BRIGHTEDGE PREMIUM TWO-COLUMN CARD STYLING
   ============================================================ */
.panel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .panel-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

.panel-row {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.panel-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--p);
  box-shadow: var(--sp);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.panel-visual-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.panel-visual-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.panel-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc);
  color: var(--p);
}
.panel-desc-wrap {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.panel-desc-wrap h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  color: var(--t1);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.panel-desc-wrap p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Blueprint lists */
.bp-list-section-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--t1);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.bp-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.bp-list li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.bp-list.key-benefits li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--g);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.bp-list.whats-included li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--p);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.success-story-box {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--rs);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--t2);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.success-story-box strong {
  color: var(--p);
}

.panel-row .btn-p {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDIES PAGE: GRID AND FILTER CARD SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
.cs-grid-new {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cs-grid-new {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cs-grid-new {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.csc-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.csc-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--p);
  box-shadow: var(--sp);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.csc-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.csc-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.csc-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--p);
  color: var(--p);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: var(--rs);
}
.csc-content {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.csc-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--tm);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.csc-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-title);
  color: var(--t1);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  min-height: 52px;
}
.csc-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--t2);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.csc-metrics-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-b);
  padding-top: 16px;
}
.csc-metrics-list li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--t2);
}
.csc-metrics-list li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--p);
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.csc-card .btn-s {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Premium Custom Range Sliders */
.calc-range-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.calc-range-hdr {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--t2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.calc-range-val {
  color: var(--p);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.calc-slider {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--bg3);
  outline: none;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--p);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.1s, background-color 0.2s;
}
.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.25);
  background: var(--pl);
}
.calc-slider::-moz-range-thumb {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--p);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.1s, background-color 0.2s;
}
.calc-slider::-moz-range-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.25);
  background: var(--pl);
}

/* Ambient Canvas Particles Background */
#ambient-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Conversational Mad Libs Form */
.madlibs-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 2.2;
  color: var(--t2);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.madlibs-text input,
.madlibs-text select {
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--glass-b);
  color: var(--t1);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0 6px;
  outline: none;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.madlibs-text input:focus,
.madlibs-text select:focus {
  border-color: var(--p);
  color: var(--p);
}
.madlibs-text input::placeholder {
  color: var(--tm);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.madlibs-input-wrapper {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 4px;
}

/* Horizontal Scroll Showcase */
.horizontal-scroll-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.horizontal-scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  width: max-content;
  padding-left: 4px;
}
.horizontal-scroll-track .cs-card {
  width: 480px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Service Card Hover Reveal */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .service-card {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
  }
  .service-card p {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, margin-top 0.5s;
  }
  .service-card:hover p {
    max-height: 150px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Fallback for Horizontal Scroll */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .horizontal-scroll-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .horizontal-scroll-track {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .horizontal-scroll-track .cs-card {
    width: 320px;
  }
}