/* =========================================================
   SysbiTechies — premium.css
   PREMIUM POLISH LAYER
   Elevates the existing design (Linear / Stripe / Vercel feel)
   without changing layout, structure or section order.
   Loads AFTER style.css, BEFORE responsive.css.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   1. REFINED DESIGN TOKENS
   Softer, color-tinted, multi-layer shadows + spring easing
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Premium multi-layer, color-tinted shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
    --shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15,23,42,.05), 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(15,23,42,.14);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.06), 0 34px 70px -20px rgba(15,23,42,.22);
    --shadow-primary: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(37,99,235,.45), 0 18px 42px -14px rgba(124,58,237,.42);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.6) inset, 0 20px 50px -18px rgba(37,99,235,.5);

    /* Consistent radius scale */
    --radius-sm: 14px;
    --radius: 20px;
    --radius-lg: 28px;
    --radius-xl: 36px;

    --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
    --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);

    --ring: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,.12);
    --surface-glass: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    --border-soft: rgba(226,232,240,.9);
}

/* Smoother rendering + nicer text */
body {
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    letter-spacing: -.005em;
}

/* Better custom selection colour */
::selection { background: rgba(37,99,235,.16); color: var(--heading); }

/* Refined, thinner, gradient scrollbar (desktop) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    * { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: rgba(124,58,237,.4) transparent; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--primary), var(--secondary)); border-radius: 20px; border: 3px solid var(--bg); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: linear-gradient(var(--secondary), var(--primary)); }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   2. TYPOGRAPHY HIERARCHY
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-pad { padding: 130px 0; }

.section-head { margin-bottom: 68px; }
.section-eyebrow {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.16);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(37,99,235,.06);
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    padding: 9px 18px;
}
.section-eyebrow i { font-size: .95rem; }
.section-title {
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
    line-height: 1.12;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.section-lead { font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted); }

/* Animated gradient text (subtle sheen sweep) */
.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, #2563EB, #7C3AED, #06B6D4, #2563EB);
    background-size: 250% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: sheen 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes sheen { to { background-position: 250% 0; } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   3. BUTTONS — shine sweep + refined depth
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn { letter-spacing: .01em; will-change: transform; }
.btn-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #2563EB, #7C3AED);
    background-size: 160% 160%;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background-position .6s var(--ease);
}
.btn-gradient:hover { background-position: 100% 0; transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.015); }
/* Shine sweep across gradient / light buttons */
.btn-gradient::after,
.btn-light::after,
.btn-outline-light::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%; width: 60%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.45), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left .7s var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-gradient:hover::after,
.btn-light:hover::after,
.btn-outline-light:hover::after { left: 130%; }
.btn-outline-dark-soft { background: rgba(255,255,255,.72); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   4. NAVBAR — stronger glass + polished interactions
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6) inset, 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(15,23,42,.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.navbar-brand { transition: transform .4s var(--ease-spring); }
.navbar-brand:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.brand-mark { transition: transform .5s var(--ease-spring); }
.navbar-brand:hover .brand-mark { transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(1.08); }
.brand-mark .bi-hexagon-fill { filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(37,99,235,.35)); }
.navbar-brand:hover .brand-mark__glyph { animation: glyph-pop .5s var(--ease-spring); }
@keyframes glyph-pop { 50% { transform: scale(1.3) rotate(8deg); } }

.nav-links .nav-link { transition: color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-links .nav-link:hover { background: rgba(37,99,235,.06); }
.nav-links .nav-link::after { height: 3px; bottom: 2px; border-radius: 3px; }

.btn-quote { box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(37,99,235,.5); }

/* Toggler → animated bars */
.navbar-toggler { border-radius: 12px; transition: background .3s var(--ease); }
.navbar-toggler:hover { background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); }

/* Mobile menu polish */
.mobile-menu { border-left: 1px solid var(--border-soft); box-shadow: -20px 0 60px -20px rgba(15,23,42,.3); }
.mobile-nav .nav-link { border-radius: 12px; padding-left: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.7); transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.mobile-nav .nav-link:hover { background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary); padding-left: 20px; }
.mobile-nav .nav-link i { color: var(--primary); }

/* Staggered entrance for mobile links when opened */
.mobile-menu.showing .mobile-nav .nav-item,
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item {
    animation: menu-in .5s var(--ease) backwards;
}
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.05s}
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.10s}
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.15s}
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.20s}
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.25s}
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.30s}
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.35s}
.offcanvas.show .mobile-nav .nav-item:nth-child(8){animation-delay:.40s}
@keyframes menu-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); } }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   5. HERO — the biggest lift
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
    background:
        radial-gradient(60% 50% at 78% 12%, rgba(124,58,237,.16), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(50% 60% at 10% 20%, rgba(6,182,212,.14), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(120% 120% at 80% 0%, #eef2ff 0%, #f8fafc 45%, #f8fafc 100%);
}
/* Aurora mesh overlay that slowly drifts */
.hero__bg::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -20%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(37,99,235,.20), transparent 70%) 20% 30%/40% 40% no-repeat,
        radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(124,58,237,.18), transparent 70%) 80% 40%/45% 45% no-repeat,
        radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(6,182,212,.16), transparent 70%) 60% 80%/40% 40% no-repeat;
    animation: aurora 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    filter: blur(20px);
}
@keyframes aurora {
    0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    50%  { transform: translate3d(2%,-2%,0) rotate(6deg) scale(1.08); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-2%,2%,0) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.04); }
}
.hero-blob { opacity: .55; mix-blend-mode: multiply; }
.hero-grid { opacity: .9; }

/* Badge shimmer */
.hero__badge {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -6px rgba(37,99,235,.25), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8) inset;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__badge::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.7), transparent);
    animation: badge-shimmer 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badge-shimmer { 0%,60% { left: -100%; } 100% { left: 200%; } }

.hero__title { letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1.08; }
.hero__desc { line-height: 1.8; }

/* Primary hero CTA extra glow */
.hero__actions .btn-gradient { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.55), 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(124,58,237,.5); }

/* Hero visual — richer glow + glass image frame */
.hero__visual-glow {
    background: conic-gradient(from 180deg at 50% 50%, #2563EB, #7C3AED, #06B6D4, #2563EB);
    opacity: .3; filter: blur(70px);
    animation: spin 26s linear infinite;
}
.hero__image-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.hero__image-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.25), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating cards — premium glass */
.floating-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15,23,42,.25), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9) inset;
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.floating-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -12px rgba(37,99,235,.35), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9) inset;
    z-index: 5;
}
.floating-card__icon { box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -6px currentColor; }

/* Trust avatars pop on hover */
.hero__avatars img { transition: transform .35s var(--ease-spring); }
.hero__avatars:hover img { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   6. CLIENT LOGOS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.clients { padding: 40px 0 24px; }
.clients__label { letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; }
.client-logo { transition: transform .35s var(--ease), opacity .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease); }
.client-logo:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   7. ABOUT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.about__img-main { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 6px #fff; }
.about__experience-badge { box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.about__pillar { padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: background .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.about__pillar:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(6px); }
.about__pillar-icon { transition: transform .4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .4s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.5); }
.about__pillar:hover .about__pillar-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.about__counters { gap: 20px; }
.about__counter { padding: 6px; border-radius: 16px; transition: background .35s var(--ease); }
.about__counter:hover { background: var(--gradient-soft); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   8. SERVICES — premium hover
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.service-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #fff);
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
    /* cursor spotlight (set by JS) */
    --mx: 50%; --my: 0%;
}
.service-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(340px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(37,99,235,.10), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease); width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; right: auto;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-12px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.service-card__icon {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.55);
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -10px rgba(124,58,237,.6); }
.service-card__title { letter-spacing: -.01em; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__title { color: var(--primary); }
.service-card__link { gap: 8px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   9. WHY US — richer glass
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-us__bg { background: linear-gradient(155deg, #0B1120 0%, #131c33 45%, #241d52 100%); }
.why-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.045);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06) inset;
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease), background .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(6,182,212,.6), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(124,58,237,.6));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .45s var(--ease);
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); box-shadow: 0 26px 54px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.why-card__icon {
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(6,182,212,.6);
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-spring);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__icon { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(8deg); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   10. PROCESS — animated flowing connector
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-step__connector {
    height: 3px; opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37,99,235,.15), rgba(124,58,237,.15));
    overflow: hidden; border-radius: 3px;
}
.process-step__connector::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), var(--secondary), transparent);
    animation: flow 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes flow { from { transform: translateX(-120%); } to { transform: translateX(320%); } }
.process-step__icon {
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease-spring), background .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.process-step:hover .process-step__icon { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.06); box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); }
.process-step__num { box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(37,99,235,.4); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   11. TECHNOLOGIES — bigger icons, glass, glow
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.tech__grid { gap: 20px; }
.tech-card {
    width: 148px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
    padding: 28px 16px;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease);
}
.tech-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tech-color) 55%, transparent);
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--tech-color) 45%, transparent);
    background: #fff;
}
.tech-card__icon { font-size: 2.9rem; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tech-color) 40%, transparent)); }
.tech-card:hover .tech-card__icon { transform: scale(1.18) translateY(-2px); }
.tech-card__name { font-size: .95rem; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   12. PROJECTS — Dribbble-grade cards
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.filter-btn { transition: all .35s var(--ease); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.filter-btn.active { box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); }
.project-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-14px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.2); }
.project-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16/11; }
.project-card__cat {
    background: rgba(15,23,42,.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.project-card__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37,99,235,.15) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,.75) 55%, rgba(124,58,237,.9) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.project-card__btn {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease-spring), background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.project-card__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08); }
.project-card__title { letter-spacing: -.01em; transition: color .3s var(--ease); }
.project-card:hover .project-card__title { color: var(--primary); }
.project-card__tech span {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(37,99,235,.10), rgba(124,58,237,.12));
    border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.16);
    color: var(--secondary);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.project-card__tech span:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -6px rgba(124,58,237,.4); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   13. STATS — patterned background + glass numbers
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats { padding: 96px 0; }
.stats__bg { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #2563EB 0%, #6d28d9 55%, #7C3AED 100%); }
.stats__bg::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.18) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px);
    background-size: 26px 26px; opacity: .5;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 78%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 78%);
}
.stat-box { padding: 18px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: transform .4s var(--ease-spring), background .4s var(--ease); }
.stat-box:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.stat-box__icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 58px; height: 58px; margin: 0 auto 14px; border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.3); font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease-spring);
}
.stat-box:hover .stat-box__icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.stat-box__num { text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   14. INDUSTRIES
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.industries__grid { gap: 22px; }
.industry-card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .45s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .45s var(--ease); }
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.industry-card__icon { box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(37,99,235,.4); transition: transform .5s var(--ease-spring), background .4s var(--ease), color .4s var(--ease); }
.industry-card:hover .industry-card__icon { transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.1); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   15. TESTIMONIALS — glass + active slide emphasis
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef2ff 60%, #f5f3ff 100%); }
.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -14px rgba(15,23,42,.2), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9) inset;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), opacity .5s var(--ease);
    opacity: .75;
}
.swiper-slide-active .testimonial-card,
.testimonial-card:hover { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 26px 54px -22px rgba(37,99,235,.35), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9) inset; }
.testimonial-card__quote {
    top: 22px; right: 26px; font-size: 3.8rem;
    background: var(--gradient); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    opacity: .18;
}
.testimonial-card__author img { border: 3px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(37,99,235,.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(37,99,235,.15); }
.testimonial-card__text { font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active { box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(37,99,235,.6); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   16. CTA
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta__inner {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #2563EB, #6d28d9 55%, #7C3AED);
    background-size: 180% 180%;
    animation: cta-shift 12s ease infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -24px rgba(37,99,235,.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
@keyframes cta-shift { 0%,100% { background-position: 0 50%; } 50% { background-position: 100% 50%; } }
.cta__inner::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.14) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size: 24px 24px; opacity: .4;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 75%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 75%);
}
.cta__title { letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.cta .btn-light { box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   17. CONTACT — refined inputs + animated focus
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact__info {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0B1120 0%, #16223f 60%, #241d52 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); position: relative;
}
/* Gradient border glow ring — same mask trick as the form card, so the
   two panels read as a matched pair. */
.contact__info::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(37,99,235,.65), rgba(124,58,237,.2) 42%, transparent 60%, rgba(6,182,212,.5));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.contact__icon { transition: transform .4s var(--ease-spring), background .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease); }
.contact__list li {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 8px; margin: 0 -8px;
    transition: background .3s var(--ease);
}
.contact__list li:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.contact__list li:hover .contact__icon { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06); background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; }

.contact__divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); margin: 28px 0 22px; position: relative; }

.contact__quickcall {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 18px; position: relative;
}
.contact__quickcall-label { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .94rem; }
.contact__quickcall-sub { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .8rem; margin-top: 2px; }
.contact__quickcall-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .86rem;
    padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 50px; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.6);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.contact__quickcall-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.7); color: #fff; }

/* Branded social hover colors */
.contact__social a.contact__social-link--facebook:hover { background: #1877F2; }
.contact__social a.contact__social-link--twitter:hover { background: #000; }
.contact__social a.contact__social-link--linkedin:hover { background: #0A66C2; }
.contact__social a.contact__social-link--instagram:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
}

.contact__form-wrap { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* Success state — replaces the old plain alert banner */
.contact__success {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
    background: rgba(16,185,129,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.contact__success-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #06B6D4); color: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(16,185,129,.55);
}
.contact__success h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #065f46; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact__success p { color: #047857; margin: 0; font-size: .92rem; }

/* Inline validation feedback */
.form-float .invalid-feedback { font-size: .8rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.form-float.was-validated .form-control:valid,
.form-float.was-validated .form-select:valid { border-color: #10B981 !important; }
.form-float.was-validated .form-control:invalid,
.form-float.was-validated .form-select:invalid { border-color: #dc3545 !important; }

/* Submit button — loading spinner state */
.contact__submit-btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact__submit-spinner { display: none; }
.contact__submit-btn.is-loading { pointer-events: none; opacity: .85; }
.contact__submit-btn.is-loading .contact__submit-label { visibility: hidden; }
.contact__submit-btn.is-loading .contact__submit-spinner {
    display: inline-block; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.contact__privacy-note {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 4px;
    text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; margin: 14px 0 0;
}

.form-float .form-control, .form-float .form-select {
    border-radius: 14px; border-width: 1.5px;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.form-float .form-control:focus, .form-float .form-select:focus {
    box-shadow: var(--ring); transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.form-float:focus-within label { color: var(--primary); }
.contact__form .btn-gradient { box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(37,99,235,.6); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   18. FOOTER — richer
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { padding: 96px 0 28px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1120, #0F172A); }
.footer-about { line-height: 1.8; }
.footer-social a, .contact__social a, .mobile-menu__social a {
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease-spring), background .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-6deg); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -10px rgba(37,99,235,.7); }
.footer-title { letter-spacing: .01em; }
.footer-links a { position: relative; width: fit-content; transition: color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease); }
.footer-links a:hover { transform: translateX(6px); color: #fff; }
.footer-newsletter__field { transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.footer-newsletter__field:focus-within { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.6); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,.15); }
.footer-newsletter__field button { box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.7); }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 64px; }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   19. BACK TO TOP + PROGRESS polish
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top { box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.06); }
.scroll-progress { height: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(37,99,235,.6); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   20. SHARED MICRO-INTERACTION: reveal-on-scroll safety
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-eyebrow, .btn, .service-card, .why-card, .project-card,
.tech-card, .industry-card, .floating-card, .stat-box { will-change: transform; }

/* Respect reduced motion — kill the decorative loops */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .text-gradient, .hero__bg::after, .hero__visual-glow, .hero__badge::before,
    .process-step__connector::after, .cta__inner, .btn-gradient::after,
    .page-header__glow, .page-header__orb { animation: none !important; }
}


/* =========================================================
   21. FINAL REFINEMENT PASS
   8px spacing system · consistent vertical rhythm ·
   equal card heights · pixel alignment
   (Appended last → overrides earlier premium rules;
    responsive.css still wins at breakpoints.)
   ========================================================= */
:root {
    --space-1: 8px;
    --space-2: 16px;
    --space-3: 24px;
    --space-4: 32px;
    --space-5: 40px;
    --space-6: 48px;
    --section-y: 96px;          /* desktop section rhythm (80–100px) */
    --head-gap: 48px;           /* space below every section heading */
}

/* ---- Consistent section rhythm across the whole page ---- */
.section-pad { padding: var(--section-y) 0; }
.stats       { padding: var(--section-y) 0; }
.cta         { padding: var(--section-y) 0; }
.clients     { padding: 56px 0 var(--space-6); }   /* slim transitional strip */

/* ---- Uniform heading block spacing (above & below) ---- */
.section-head { margin: 0 auto var(--head-gap); max-width: 760px; }
.section-eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.section-title { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.section-lead { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---- Buttons: identical height, radius & padding everywhere ---- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    min-height: 52px; padding: 0 28px; border-radius: 50px; line-height: 1;
}
.btn-lg { min-height: 56px; padding: 0 34px; }
.btn-quote { min-height: 46px; padding: 0 24px; }
.footer-newsletter__field button,
.back-to-top { line-height: 1; }

/* ---- HERO: larger, better-balanced image vs. text ---- */
.hero__visual { padding: var(--space-1); }
.hero__image-card img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero__visual { transform: scale(1.06); transform-origin: center right; }
    .hero .row { --bs-gutter-x: 3rem; }
}

/* ---- ABOUT: cleaner alignment & 8px rhythm ---- */
.about__visual { padding: var(--space-2); }
.about__pillars { gap: var(--space-3); margin: var(--space-4) 0; }
.about__pillar { gap: var(--space-2); }
.about__counters { gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-2); padding-top: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-1); }
.about__counter small { margin-top: 4px; display: block; }

/* ---- SERVICES: equal card heights + even internal padding ---- */
.services .row { align-items: stretch; --bs-gutter-x: var(--space-3); --bs-gutter-y: var(--space-3); }
.service-card { height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) calc(var(--space-4) - 4px); }
.service-card__desc { flex: 1 1 auto; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.service-card__icon { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }

/* ---- WHY US: consistent gutters + equal heights ---- */
.why-us .row { --bs-gutter-x: var(--space-3); --bs-gutter-y: var(--space-3); align-items: stretch; }
.why-card { height: 100%; padding: var(--space-4) calc(var(--space-4) - 4px); }
.why-card__icon { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }

/* ---- PROCESS: clearer connectors + larger icons ---- */
.process__timeline { gap: var(--space-3); }
.process-step__icon { width: 74px; height: 74px; font-size: 1.75rem; margin: var(--space-4) auto var(--space-2); }
.process-step__connector { top: 56px; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37,99,235,.22), rgba(124,58,237,.22)); }
.process-step__num { padding: 4px 12px; }
.process-step__desc { padding: 0 4px; }

/* ---- TECHNOLOGIES: bigger icons + more padding ---- */
.tech__grid { gap: var(--space-3); }
.tech-card { width: 160px; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3); border-radius: var(--radius); }
.tech-card__icon { font-size: 3.25rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.tech-card__name { margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---- PROJECTS: roomier cards, tighter grid gaps ---- */
.projects__grid { --bs-gutter-x: var(--space-3); --bs-gutter-y: var(--space-3); }
.project-card__body { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) calc(var(--space-4) - 6px); }
.project-card__title { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.project-card__desc { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.project-card__tech { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); gap: var(--space-1); }
.project-card__links { padding-top: var(--space-2); }
.projects__filters { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); gap: var(--space-2); }

/* ---- STATS: larger icons + stronger number hierarchy ---- */
.stats .row { --bs-gutter-x: var(--space-3); --bs-gutter-y: var(--space-5); }
.stat-box__icon { width: 68px; height: 68px; font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.stat-box__num { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1; }
.stat-box__label { margin-top: var(--space-1); font-size: .92rem; letter-spacing: .01em; }

/* ---- INDUSTRIES: equal heights + even rhythm ---- */
.industries__grid { gap: var(--space-3); }
.industry-card { height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3); min-height: 168px; }
.industry-card__icon { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* ---- TESTIMONIALS: equal-height glass slides ---- */
.testimonials__swiper { padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-1) 64px; }
.testimonials__swiper .swiper-wrapper { align-items: stretch; }
.testimonials__swiper .swiper-slide { height: auto; display: flex; }
.testimonial-card { height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4); }
.testimonial-card__text { flex: 1 1 auto; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.testimonial-card__stars { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* ---- CTA: balanced internal spacing ---- */
.cta__inner { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); }
.cta__title { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.cta__desc { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }

/* ---- CONTACT: equal-height info card vs. form ---- */
.contact .row { --bs-gutter-x: var(--space-4); --bs-gutter-y: var(--space-4); }
.contact__info,
.contact__form-wrap { height: 100%; padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); }
.contact__list { gap: var(--space-3); }
.contact__form .row { --bs-gutter-x: var(--space-3); --bs-gutter-y: var(--space-3); }

/* ---- FOOTER: better column spacing & alignment ---- */
.site-footer .row { --bs-gutter-y: var(--space-5); }
.footer-title { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer-links { gap: var(--space-2); }
.footer-social { gap: var(--space-2); margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-about { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: var(--space-6); padding-top: var(--space-3); }

/* =========================================================
   22. RESPONSIVE PROPORTIONAL SPACING
   (kept inside premium.css so it precedes responsive.css;
    responsive.css breakpoint rules still take final priority)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    :root { --section-y: 76px; --head-gap: 40px; }
    .hero__visual { transform: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    :root { --section-y: 64px; --head-gap: 32px; }
    .contact__info, .contact__form-wrap { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4); }
    .cta__inner { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4); }
    .service-card, .why-card, .project-card__body, .testimonial-card { padding: var(--space-4); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    :root { --section-y: 56px; --head-gap: 28px; }
}


/* =========================================================
   23. PASS 3 — HERO ILLUSTRATION, CONTACT FORM & FINAL POLISH
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- HERO: custom SVG illustration (replaces stock image) ---- */
.hero__illustration {
    position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 34px 54px rgba(37,99,235,.20));
    animation: float-slow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__illustration svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero__visual { transform: scale(1.08); }         /* slightly larger, still balanced */
    .hero__illustration { width: 106%; }
}
/* Better text/CTA balance */
.hero__title { max-width: 15ch; }
.hero__desc { max-width: 520px; }
.hero__actions .btn-gradient {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.6), 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(124,58,237,.55);
}
.hero__actions .btn-outline-dark-soft { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ---- SERVICES: bigger icons, richer hover + shadow ---- */
.service-card__icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px; font-size: 2rem; border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.6);
}
.service-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -22px rgba(37,99,235,.32); }
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-9deg) scale(1.12); }

/* ---- TECHNOLOGIES: +15% icon, more padding, better hover ---- */
.tech-card { width: 168px; padding: 38px 26px; }
.tech-card__icon { font-size: 3.75rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.tech-card:hover { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.05); }
.tech-card:hover .tech-card__icon { transform: scale(1.22) translateY(-3px) rotate(-4deg); }

/* ---- PROJECTS: taller image, refined overlay/badges/buttons ---- */
.project-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11.5; }
.project-card__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(6,182,212,.55) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,.82) 45%, rgba(124,58,237,.92) 100%);
}
.project-card:hover .project-card__media img { transform: scale(1.12); }
.project-card__cat { padding: 6px 14px; font-size: .72rem; }
.project-card__tech span { padding: 5px 12px; font-size: .74rem; }
.project-card__links { align-items: center; }
.project-card__links a { line-height: 1; }

/* ---- TESTIMONIALS: taller cards, bigger quote, aligned avatar ---- */
.testimonial-card { min-height: 340px; padding: 44px 36px 36px; }
.testimonial-card__quote { top: 26px; right: 30px; font-size: 4.4rem; opacity: .16; }
.testimonial-card__author { align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding-top: 4px; }
.testimonial-card__author img { width: 58px; height: 58px; }
.testimonial-card__author h6 { line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.testimonial-card__text { margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* ---- FOOTER: link spacing, description, social hover ---- */
.footer-about { line-height: 1.85; max-width: 340px; font-size: .96rem; }
.footer-links { gap: 14px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: .95rem; }
.footer-social a { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.footer-social a::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--gradient);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease); z-index: 0;
}
.footer-social a i { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-social a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.footer-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.06) rotate(-6deg); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(37,99,235,.75); }

/* =========================================================
   24. CONTACT FORM — premium SaaS glass card
   ========================================================= */
.contact__form-wrap {
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.86), rgba(248,250,252,.82));
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 80px -34px rgba(37,99,235,.30), 0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9) inset;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* gradient accent border */
.contact__form-wrap::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 24px; padding: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(130deg, rgba(37,99,235,.6), rgba(124,58,237,.12) 42%, transparent 58%, rgba(6,182,212,.5));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; pointer-events: none;
}
/* soft glow blob behind the form so the glass reads */
.contact__form-wrap::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; width: 260px; height: 260px; right: -80px; top: -90px;
    background: var(--gradient); opacity: .10; filter: blur(50px); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}
.contact__form { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact__form .row { --bs-gutter-x: 18px; --bs-gutter-y: 18px; }

/* consistent field heights + rounded 14px */
.contact__form .form-control,
.contact__form .form-select {
    height: 60px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(226,232,240,.9);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .96rem;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.contact__form textarea.form-control { height: auto; min-height: 130px; }

/* input icons */
.form-float--icon { position: relative; }
.form-float--icon .form-float__icon {
    position: absolute; left: 18px; top: 21px; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted);
    z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; transition: color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.form-float--textarea .form-float__icon { top: 20px; }
.form-float--icon .form-control,
.form-float--icon .form-select { padding-left: 48px; }
.form-float--icon label { left: 48px; }

/* elegant focus animation */
.contact__form .form-control:focus,
.contact__form .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary); background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,.13), 0 10px 26px -14px rgba(37,99,235,.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.form-float--icon:focus-within .form-float__icon { color: var(--primary); transform: scale(1.12); }

/* modern select arrow */
.contact__form .form-select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%232563EB' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M8 11L3 6h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 18px center; background-size: 14px;
    padding-right: 44px; cursor: pointer;
}
.contact__form .btn-gradient { min-height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -12px rgba(37,99,235,.65); }

/* ---- CONTACT INFO card: match radius/rhythm ---- */
.contact__info { border-radius: 24px; }
.contact__map { margin-top: var(--space-4); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.contact__map iframe { width: 100%; height: 230px; border: 0; display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   25. INNER PAGE HEADER — compact hero-style banner used by
   Contact, About, Privacy, Terms and the Service/Project
   detail pages. Reuses the hero's blob/grid background so it
   reads as the same premium system, just shorter.
   ========================================================= */
.page-header {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    padding: 168px 0 84px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EEF2FF 100%);
    text-align: center;
}
.page-header__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.page-header__glow {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 640px; height: 320px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(37,99,235,.16), rgba(124,58,237,.10) 55%, transparent 80%);
    filter: blur(10px); animation: page-header-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes page-header-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: .75; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); }
}
.page-header__pill {
    position: relative; z-index: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.18);
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 50px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.page-header__pill i { font-size: .92rem; }

/* Optional floating accent orbs (opt-in via $pageHeaderOrbs) */
.page-header__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(2px);
    background: var(--gradient); opacity: .35; animation: page-header-orb-float 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.page-header__orb--1 { width: 14px; height: 14px; top: 28%; left: 12%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.page-header__orb--2 { width: 22px; height: 22px; top: 62%; left: 88%; background: var(--gradient-accent); animation-delay: 2.5s; }
.page-header__orb--3 { width: 10px; height: 10px; top: 20%; left: 80%; animation-delay: 5s; }
@keyframes page-header-orb-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-18px) scale(1.15); }
}

/* Optional trust-chip row (opt-in via $pageHeaderChips) */
.page-header__chips {
    position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.page-header__chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.14); border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 9px 18px; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.page-header__chip:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.page-header__chip i { color: var(--primary); font-size: .96rem; }

@media (max-width: 424.98px) {
    .page-header__chip { font-size: .76rem; padding: 8px 14px; }
}

.page-header__title {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); color: var(--heading);
    margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-2);
}
.page-header__subtitle {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
    color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.page-header__breadcrumb {
    position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: inline-flex; background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,.9);
    border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.page-header__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; }
.page-header__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--muted); transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
.page-header__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.page-header__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--primary); }
.page-header__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: var(--muted); opacity: .6; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .page-header { padding: 140px 0 70px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .page-header { padding: 122px 0 56px; }
    .page-header__title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .page-header__subtitle { font-size: .96rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 424.98px) {
    .page-header { padding: 112px 0 48px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   26. ABOUT PAGE — journey timeline & team cards
   ========================================================= */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--space-3) 0; }

/* Static background track — the full-length path, always visible.
   Scroll-driven progress overlay lives in .timeline::after below;
   both JS state and colors are documented in assets/js/timeline.js. */
.timeline::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    width: 2px; margin-left: -1px;
    background: #C7D2FE;
}

/* Progress line: grows/shrinks via transform:scaleY(), driven every frame
   by timeline.js setting the --tl-progress custom property (0 to 1).
   transform+transform-origin is used instead of animating height so the
   browser never has to reflow layout — purely a compositor-thread transform. */
.timeline::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    width: 2px; margin-left: -1px;
    background: #4F46E5;
    transform: scaleY(var(--tl-progress, 0));
    transform-origin: top;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Cards start hidden (off + slid toward their side) and reveal via the
   .is-visible class, which timeline.js toggles on/off in both scroll
   directions — this is intentionally reversible, not a one-shot reveal. */
.timeline__item {
    position: relative; width: 50%; padding: 0 var(--space-5) var(--space-5) 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) translateX(-30px);
    transition: opacity .6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform .6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.timeline__item--right {
    left: 50%; padding: 0 0 var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
    transform: translateY(40px) translateX(30px);
}
.timeline__item.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }

/* Dots: hollow/inactive by default, filled + scaled + pulsed once the
   progress line reaches them (toggled by timeline.js, also reversible). */
.timeline__dot {
    position: absolute; top: 4px; right: -7px; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff; border: 2px solid #C7D2FE; box-shadow: none;
    transform: scale(.8);
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.timeline__item--right .timeline__dot { right: auto; left: -7px; }
@keyframes tl-dot-pulse {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(79,70,229,.45); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(79,70,229,.18); }
}
.timeline__dot.is-active {
    background: var(--gradient); border-color: transparent;
    transform: scale(1.25);
    animation: tl-dot-pulse .6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}
.timeline__card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border-soft, var(--border));
    border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.timeline__card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.timeline__year {
    display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--primary); background: var(--gradient-soft); padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.timeline__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.timeline__desc { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .timeline::before, .timeline::after { left: 22px; }
    .timeline__item, .timeline__item--right {
        width: 100%; left: 0; padding: 0 0 var(--space-4) 52px;
        transform: translateY(40px) translateX(0);
    }
    .timeline__item.is-visible { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
    .timeline__dot, .timeline__item--right .timeline__dot { left: 15px; right: auto; }
}

/* Reduced motion: timeline.js short-circuits to show everything instantly
   and skips scroll listening entirely; this just makes sure no transition/
   animation plays for the classes it still assigns synchronously. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .timeline__item, .timeline__dot, .timeline::after {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

.team-card {
    text-align: center; height: 100%; padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.team-card__avatar-wrap { position: relative; width: 140px; height: 140px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-3); }
.team-card__avatar-wrap::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 50%; padding: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0; transform: scale(.92); transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__avatar-wrap::before { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.team-card__photo {
    position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;
    border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 4px solid #fff;
}
.team-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.team-card__avatar {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.2rem; letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.team-card__social {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37,99,235,.15), rgba(124,58,237,.82));
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__social { opacity: 1; }
.team-card__social a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); color: var(--primary);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .95rem;
    transform: translateY(10px); transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__social a { transform: translateY(0); }
.team-card__name { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.team-card__role { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.team-card__bio { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 10px 0 0; line-height: 1.65; }

/* About page stats-as-cards (scoped to this page only — home's inline
   .about__counter mini-stats are untouched) */
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-1); }
.about-stat-card { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-1); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: background .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease); }
.about-stat-card:hover { background: var(--gradient-soft); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.about-stat-card__icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto 10px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--gradient);
    color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}
.about-stat-card__num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; background: var(--gradient); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; display: block; }
.about-stat-card__label { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; font-size: .82rem; }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* Story section pillar icons — vivid gradient chip (scoped to #story so the
   homepage's identical .about__pillar-icon markup keeps its lighter tint) */
#story .about__pillar-icon { background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); }

/* =========================================================
   27. SERVICE / PROJECT DETAIL PAGES
   ========================================================= */
.detail-heading { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.detail-copy { color: var(--text); line-height: 1.85; font-size: 1rem; }
.detail-copy p { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* ---- Rich-text (Quill) output — description/challenges/solutions ---- */
.detail-copy--rich h2, .detail-copy--rich h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; color: var(--heading);
    margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-2);
}
.detail-copy--rich h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.detail-copy--rich h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.detail-copy--rich > :first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.detail-copy--rich strong { color: var(--heading); font-weight: 700; }
.detail-copy--rich a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.detail-copy--rich a:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.detail-copy--rich ul, .detail-copy--rich ol { margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-3); padding-left: 1.4em; }
.detail-copy--rich ul { list-style: disc; }
.detail-copy--rich ol { list-style: decimal; }
.detail-copy--rich li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.detail-copy--rich blockquote {
    margin: var(--space-3) 0; padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); background: var(--gradient-soft);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; color: var(--heading); font-style: italic;
}
.detail-copy--rich img {
    max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: var(--radius); margin: var(--space-3) 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.detail-icon {
    width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--gradient); color: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.detail-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); }
.detail-features li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .96rem; color: var(--text);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 14px 16px;
}
.detail-features li i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

/* Sidebar cards */
.detail-sidebar-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: var(--space-4); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.detail-sidebar-card h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.detail-sidebar-card__subhead { font-size: .84rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--muted); margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-2); }
.detail-sidebar-card--cta { text-align: center; background: var(--gradient-soft); border-color: transparent; }
.detail-sidebar-card__icon { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.detail-sidebar-card--cta p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.detail-sidebar-card__phone {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: var(--space-2);
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); font-size: .96rem;
}
.detail-sidebar-card__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: var(--space-2); }

.detail-sidebar-list li + li { margin-top: 10px; }
.detail-sidebar-list a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; font-size: .94rem;
    padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.detail-sidebar-list a i { color: var(--primary); }
.detail-sidebar-list a:hover { background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary); }

.detail-facts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.detail-facts li { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .92rem; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border); padding-bottom: 10px; }
.detail-facts li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.detail-facts li span { color: var(--muted); }
.detail-facts li strong { color: var(--heading); text-align: right; }

.detail-tech-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.detail-tech-tags span {
    font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); background: var(--gradient-soft);
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Project cover + gallery */
.detail-cover { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.detail-cover img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/8; object-fit: cover; }

.detail-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-2); }
.detail-gallery__item { display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.detail-gallery__item img { width: 100%; height: 180px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.detail-gallery__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Related projects */
.detail-related { margin-top: var(--space-6); padding-top: var(--space-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.detail-related-card { position: relative; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.detail-related-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.detail-related-card__placeholder { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary); font-size: 2rem; }
.detail-related-card__title {
    position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 14px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(15,23,42,.85), transparent);
    color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .96rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.detail-related-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .detail-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .detail-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .detail-cover img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
}

/* =========================================================
   28. LEGAL PAGES — Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions
   Sticky TOC sidebar + numbered section cards + CTA card.
   ========================================================= */
.legal-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); align-items: start; }

/* ---- Table of contents ---- */
.legal-toc-wrap { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.legal-toc {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: var(--space-3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.legal-toc__label {
    display: flex; align-items: center; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--muted); padding: 0 10px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.legal-toc__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.legal-toc__link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;
    transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.legal-toc__num {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--gradient-soft);
    color: var(--primary); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: .72rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
}
.legal-toc__link:hover { background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary); }
.legal-toc__link.active { background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary); }
.legal-toc__link.active .legal-toc__num { background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; }

/* ---- Content column ---- */
.legal-content { min-width: 0; }
.legal-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text);
    background: var(--gradient-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* ---- Section cards ---- */
.legal-section {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3); scroll-margin-top: 100px;
    transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.legal-section:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.legal-section__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.legal-section__badge {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--gradient); color: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: .88rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}
.legal-section__title {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--heading); margin: 0;
}
.legal-section__title i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.15em; }
.legal-section__body { color: var(--text); line-height: 1.85; font-size: .98rem; padding-left: calc(42px + var(--space-2)); }
.legal-section__body > p:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* ---- Styled bullet list ---- */
.legal-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin: var(--space-2) 0; }
.legal-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
.legal-list li i { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---- Contact CTA card ---- */
.legal-section--cta {
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(37,99,235,.06), rgba(124,58,237,.06));
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.16);
}
.legal-cta__rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding-left: calc(42px + var(--space-2)); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.legal-cta__row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 12px 16px; color: var(--text); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
a.legal-cta__row:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.legal-cta__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem;
}
.legal-cta__row small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .74rem; margin-bottom: 1px; }
.legal-cta__row strong { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--heading); }
.legal-cta__btn { margin: var(--space-3) 0 0 calc(42px + var(--space-2)); }

/* ---- Responsive: TOC collapses to a horizontal chip strip ---- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }
    .legal-toc-wrap { position: static; }
    .legal-toc { padding: var(--space-2); }
    .legal-toc__list { flex-direction: row; overflow-x: auto; gap: 8px; padding-bottom: 4px; scrollbar-width: thin; }
    .legal-toc__list li { flex-shrink: 0; }
    .legal-toc__link { flex-direction: row; white-space: nowrap; background: var(--gradient-soft); padding: 8px 14px 8px 8px; }
    .legal-toc__num { width: 22px; height: 22px; font-size: .68rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .legal-section { padding: var(--space-3); border-radius: var(--radius); }
    .legal-section__body,
    .legal-cta__rows { padding-left: 0; margin-top: var(--space-2); }
    .legal-cta__btn { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; }
    .legal-section__title { font-size: 1.02rem; }
    .legal-intro { padding: var(--space-3); font-size: .98rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .contact__form-wrap, .contact__info { border-radius: 20px; }
    .hero__illustration { width: 100%; }
}

/* =========================================================
   29. BLOG PAGES — index card grid + detail page extras
   Reuses .filter-btn / .detail-* tokens from the projects and
   service/project detail sections above; only the card itself
   is new since no existing card matches image+badge+date+excerpt.
   ========================================================= */
.blog-card {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.blog-card__media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: var(--gradient-soft); }
.blog-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__media img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.blog-card__placeholder { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary); font-size: 2.2rem; }
.blog-card__cat {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: var(--primary); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .74rem;
    padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 20px; z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 22px 24px 24px; }
.blog-card__date { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card__title { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-card__desc { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 16px; flex: 1 1 auto; }
.blog-card__link {
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 16px;
}
.blog-card__link i { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__link i { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .blog-card__body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   30. PAGINATION — premium pill style
   Laravel's Bootstrap-5 pagination view ships completely
   unstyled beyond Bootstrap's own boxy, connected-border
   defaults. Restyled here as disconnected rounded pills that
   match the rest of the site (.filter-btn, .btn-gradient).
   ========================================================= */
nav:has(.pagination) {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    row-gap: var(--space-3);
}
nav:has(.pagination) .text-muted {
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    font-size: .88rem;
}
nav:has(.pagination) .fw-semibold {
    color: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pagination { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0; }

.page-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    min-width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: #fff; color: var(--heading);
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1;
    transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
/* Override Bootstrap's connected-border corner rules (same selectors,
   loaded later in the cascade so these win the specificity tie). */
.page-link,
.page-item:first-child .page-link,
.page-item:last-child .page-link {
    margin-left: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
}

.page-link:hover, .page-link:focus {
    background: var(--gradient-soft); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: none; z-index: 1;
}
.page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--gradient); border-color: transparent; color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(37,99,235,.55);
}
.page-item.disabled .page-link {
    background: var(--bg); border-color: var(--border); color: var(--muted);
    opacity: .55; box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    nav:has(.pagination) { justify-content: center !important; }
    .page-link { min-width: 38px; height: 38px; padding: 0 10px; font-size: .82rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   31. CONTACT PAGE EXTRAS — map card + FAQ accordion
   ========================================================= */
.contact-map__card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative;
}
.contact-map__card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(37,99,235,.5), transparent 45%, transparent 65%, rgba(6,182,212,.4));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-map__card iframe { width: 100%; height: 420px; border: 0; display: block; }

.contact-faq__wrap { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.contact-accordion {
    --bs-accordion-border-color: var(--border);
    --bs-accordion-border-radius: var(--radius);
    --bs-accordion-inner-border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 1px);
    --bs-accordion-btn-padding-x: 24px;
    --bs-accordion-btn-padding-y: 20px;
    --bs-accordion-body-padding-x: 24px;
    --bs-accordion-body-padding-y: 4px;
    --bs-accordion-active-bg: var(--gradient-soft);
    --bs-accordion-active-color: var(--primary);
    --bs-accordion-btn-focus-box-shadow: var(--ring);
    --bs-accordion-btn-icon: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none' stroke='%232563EB' stroke-width='2'%3e%3cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M2 5l6 6 6-6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    --bs-accordion-btn-active-icon: var(--bs-accordion-btn-icon);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
}
.contact-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius) !important; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.contact-accordion .accordion-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--heading);
}
.contact-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { box-shadow: none; }
.contact-accordion .accordion-body { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; font-size: .95rem; }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .contact-map__card iframe { height: 280px; }
    .contact-accordion .accordion-button { font-size: .92rem; padding: 16px 18px; }
    .contact-accordion .accordion-body { padding: 4px 18px 16px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   32. CAREERS PAGES — open-position list cards + resume upload
   ========================================================= */
.job-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-4); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.job-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; color: inherit; }
.job-card__title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--heading); }
.job-card__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }
.job-card__meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.job-card__meta i { color: var(--primary); }
.job-card__type {
    padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .78rem; white-space: nowrap;
}
.job-card__arrow { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.2rem; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.job-card:hover .job-card__arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

.form-file-label { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--heading); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-file-label small { font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); margin-left: 4px; }
.form-file { display: block; cursor: pointer; position: relative; }
.form-file input[type="file"] { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.form-file__box {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 20px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; font-size: .92rem; transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.form-file__box i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.form-file:hover .form-file__box, .form-file input:focus + .form-file__box { border-color: var(--primary); background: var(--gradient-soft); }
.form-file.has-file .form-file__box { border-style: solid; border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--heading); background: var(--gradient-soft); }
.form-file__text { overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .job-card { padding: var(--space-3); }
    .job-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   33. ERROR PAGES — 404
   ========================================================= */
.error-404 {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 82vh;
    display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 160px 0 90px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EEF2FF 100%);
}
.error-404__code {
    display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 18vw, 11rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.error-404__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); color: var(--heading); margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-2); }
.error-404__desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-4); }
.error-404__actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.error-404__links { display: flex; gap: 26px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.error-404__links a {
    color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}
.error-404__links a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.error-404__links i { color: var(--primary); }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .error-404 { padding: 130px 0 60px; }
    .error-404__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .error-404__links { gap: 16px 22px; }
}