/* =============================================================
   TRANSCIM Preview Site — v2 (Brand-forward)
   Blue #0B4DA2 · Dark Blue #073575 · Navy #051E47 · Gold #F5A623
   ============================================================= */

:root {
  --blue:       #0B4DA2;
  --blue-mid:   #1864C1;
  --blue-dark:  #073575;
  --blue-navy:  #051E47;
  --blue-light: #5DADE2;
  --blue-tint:  #E8F0FB;
  --gold:       #F5A623;
  --gold-light: #FFC658;
  --gold-dark:  #D88E10;
  --bg:         #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft:    #F4F7FB;
  --bg-tint:    #EDF2F9;
  --text:       #0F1E3D;
  --text-soft:  #4A5A77;
  --text-mute:  #7A8AA8;
  --line:       #DDE5F0;
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 6px rgba(7, 53, 117, 0.08);
  --shadow:     0 14px 36px rgba(7, 53, 117, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg:  0 24px 64px rgba(7, 53, 117, 0.18);
  --shadow-gold:0 14px 40px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.30);
  --radius:     10px;
  --radius-lg:  20px;
  --radius-xl:  28px;
  --container:  1200px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
ul, ol { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 .75rem; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.8rem); letter-spacing: -.025em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
p  { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--text-soft); }

.container {
  width: 100%; max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* =============================================================
   Top utility bar
   ============================================================= */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--blue-navy);
  color: #fff; font-size: .82rem;
}
.top-bar .container {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: .55rem; padding-bottom: .55rem;
  gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.top-bar .ti {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
}
.top-bar .ti + .ti { margin-left: 1.25rem; }
.top-bar .ti svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--gold); }
.top-bar .right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.top-bar .pill {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--blue-navy);
  padding: .3rem .8rem; border-radius: 99px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
}

/* =============================================================
   Header / Navigation
   ============================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.logo img { height: 50px; width: auto; }
.logo small {
  display: block; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #8B5E0A; letter-spacing: .25em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: -3px;
}
.nav-menu {
  display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.nav-menu a {
  color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: .55rem 0; position: relative;
}
.nav-menu a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px;
  width: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width .25s;
}
.nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a.active { color: var(--blue); }
.nav-menu a:hover::after, .nav-menu a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }

/* =============================================================
   Buttons
   ============================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .9rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
  text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all .25s ease; cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after {
  content: '→'; font-weight: 400; margin-left: .25rem;
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.30);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--blue-dark); border-color: var(--blue-dark); color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.40);
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--blue-navy); border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--blue-navy); transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff;
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #fff; color: var(--blue); border-color: #fff;
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.20); }
.btn-lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1rem; }

.menu-toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: .5rem; cursor: pointer;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--blue); margin: 5px 0; border-radius: 2px;
}

/* =============================================================
   HERO — bold, brand-forward
   ============================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(93, 173, 226, 0.30), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, var(--blue) 50%, var(--blue-navy) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 7rem 0 8rem;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black, transparent 70%);
}
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--bg));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.hero .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.40);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: .45rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero .eyebrow .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: .6; transform: scale(1.3); }
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
}
.hero h1 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero .lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem; max-width: 580px;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 420px;
}
.hero-visual .glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.30), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.hero-visual .rings {
  position: relative; width: 380px; height: 380px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-visual .ring {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.hero-visual .ring.r1 { inset: 0; }
.hero-visual .ring.r2 { inset: 40px; border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.30); }
.hero-visual .ring.r3 { inset: 80px; border-color: rgba(93, 173, 226, 0.40); }
.hero-visual .ring.r4 {
  inset: 120px; border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.40);
}
.hero-visual .core {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.15), rgba(255,255,255,.05));
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-visual .core img { width: 120px; }
.hero-visual .floater {
  position: absolute;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.20), rgba(255,255,255,.05));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.30);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: .85rem 1rem;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.hero-visual .floater svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero-visual .f1 { top: 20px; right: -20px; }
.hero-visual .f2 { bottom: 40px; left: -30px; }
.hero-visual .f3 { top: 50%; right: -30px; transform: translateY(-50%); }

.hero-stats {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 4rem; padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem;
}
.hero-stats .hs strong {
  display: block; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.hero-stats .hs span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: .82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-weight: 600;
}

/* =============================================================
   Sections
   ============================================================= */
.section { padding: 6rem 0; position: relative; }
.section-tight { padding: 4rem 0; }
.section-alt {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.04), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 90%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.05), transparent 40%);
}
.section-tint {
  background: var(--blue-tint);
}
.section-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, var(--blue-navy) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.section-dark::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.10), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(93, 173, 226, 0.15), transparent 40%);
}
.section-dark > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

.section-head {
  text-align: center; max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}
.section-head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  color: #8B5E0A;
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.12);
  padding: .4rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.section-head .eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.section-dark .section-head .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.20);
}
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: .85rem; }
.section-head p { font-size: 1.12rem; }

/* =============================================================
   Service Cards (bold)
   ============================================================= */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
}
.card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all .35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-light));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s;
}
.card.card-gold::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card .icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.30);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.card.card-gold .icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.40);
  color: var(--blue-navy);
}
.card .icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.card h3 { color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.card p { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: .95rem; }
.card .more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.card .more::after { content: '→'; transition: transform .2s; }
.card:hover .more { color: #8B5E0A; }
.card:hover .more::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* =============================================================
   Value props (light tinted bg)
   ============================================================= */
.value-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}
.value-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.value-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.value-item h3 { color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: .65rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; }
.value-item h3 svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.value-item p { margin: 0; }

/* =============================================================
   Stats strip (dark with gold pop)
   ============================================================= */
.stats {
  display: grid; gap: 2rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  text-align: center;
}
.stat .num {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold);
  display: block; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.stat .lbl {
  margin-top: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* =============================================================
   Process / numbered steps
   ============================================================= */
.process-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 2rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all .3s;
}
.process-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.40);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.process-step .step-num {
  position: absolute; top: -22px; left: 2rem;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: var(--blue-navy); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.process-step h3 { color: #fff; margin-top: .5rem; margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.process-step p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.80); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }

/* =============================================================
   Capabilities grid (bold colored)
   ============================================================= */
.cap-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
}
.cap {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.cap:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.cap .dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
}
.cap span { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); font-size: .92rem; }

/* =============================================================
   CTA Strip — gold pop
   ============================================================= */
.cta-strip {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.30), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 60%, var(--blue-navy) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta-strip::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -10%; width: 50%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.20), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-strip::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: -50%; right: -10%; width: 50%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(93, 173, 226, 0.20), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-strip > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-strip .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .15em;
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
}
.cta-strip h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: .85rem; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw + 1rem, 2.6rem); }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.cta-strip .actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* CTA strip variant — gold dominant */
.cta-gold {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.30), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
}
.cta-gold h2, .cta-gold .eyebrow { color: var(--blue-navy); }
.cta-gold p { color: rgba(7, 30, 71, .85); }
.cta-gold .eyebrow { color: var(--blue-dark); }

/* =============================================================
   Logo cloud / trust line
   ============================================================= */
.trust-line {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-line .tt-label {
  font-size: .78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--text-mute); font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.trust-line .tt-grid {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem 3rem; align-items: center;
}
.trust-line .tt-grid span {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--blue-dark);
  opacity: .9;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
}
.trust-line .tt-grid span::before {
  content: ''; width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* =============================================================
   Page Banner
   ============================================================= */
.page-banner {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(93, 173, 226, 0.20), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-dark) 0%, var(--blue) 50%, var(--blue-navy) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black, transparent 70%);
}
.page-banner > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-banner .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .15em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-banner h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.page-banner .crumb {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.page-banner .crumb a { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; }
.page-banner .crumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* =============================================================
   Prose
   ============================================================= */
.prose { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose .lead-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.55; font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: .5rem 0 .5rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.prose h2 {
  margin-top: 3rem; color: var(--blue-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
}
.prose h2::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.prose h3 { margin-top: 2rem; color: var(--blue); }
.prose p { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.prose ul { padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.prose ul li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: .65rem; color: var(--text-soft);
}
.prose ul li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: .55rem;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
}
.prose ul li strong { color: var(--text); }

/* =============================================================
   Service detail blocks
   ============================================================= */
.service-block {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.service-block::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue), var(--gold));
}
.service-block:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-block .icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.30);
}
.service-block.gold .icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--blue-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.40);
}
.service-block .icon svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.service-block h2 { color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.service-block h2::before { display: none; }
.service-block ul { margin-top: 1rem; }

/* =============================================================
   Contact
   ============================================================= */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 3rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; align-items: start;
}
.contact-info {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.contact-info::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -30%; width: 80%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.contact-info > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-info h2 { color: #fff; }
.contact-info > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-info .info-row {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.25rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.contact-info .info-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.contact-info .info-row .ic {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.20);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.40);
}
.contact-info .info-row strong { display: block; color: #fff; margin-bottom: .15rem; font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.contact-info .info-row span, .contact-info .info-row a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-size: .98rem; }
.contact-info .info-row a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.form-card h2 { color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: .25rem; font-size: 1.6rem; }
.form-card p.intro { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.field { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.field label {
  display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text); margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .9rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font: inherit; color: var(--text);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: 0; border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.12);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }

/* =============================================================
   Footer
   ============================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.06), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.10), transparent 40%),
    var(--blue-navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding: 5rem 0 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--gold), var(--blue));
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 3rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.footer-grid h3 {
  color: #fff; font-size: .9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .15em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative; padding-bottom: .75rem;
}
.footer-grid h3::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 32px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-grid p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-grid a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: .92rem; }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-grid ul li { margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.footer-brand .flogo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-brand .flogo img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.footer-brand .flogo small {
  display: block; font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: .25em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: -2px;
}
.footer-socials { margin-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; gap: .75rem; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-socials a svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }


/* =============================================================
   Microsoft Partner Credentials
   ============================================================= */
.ms-partner {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.ms-partner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: -120px; right: -120px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.08), transparent 65%);
}
.ms-partner-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.ms-partner-badge {
  text-align: center;
}
.ms-squares {
  display: inline-grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ms-squares span {
  display: block; border-radius: 4px;
}
.ms-squares span:nth-child(1) { background: #F25022; }
.ms-squares span:nth-child(2) { background: #7FBA00; }
.ms-squares span:nth-child(3) { background: #00A4EF; }
.ms-squares span:nth-child(4) { background: #FFB900; }
.ms-partner-badge .label {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ms-partner-badge .label strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: .35rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.ms-partner-body .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.10);
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  padding: .4rem 1rem; border-radius: 99px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ms-partner-body h2 { color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.ms-partner-body p { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.ms-specs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.ms-spec {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.ms-spec:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ms-spec .mini-sq {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ms-spec .mini-sq span { display: block; border-radius: 2px; }
.ms-spec .mini-sq span:nth-child(1) { background: #F25022; }
.ms-spec .mini-sq span:nth-child(2) { background: #7FBA00; }
.ms-spec .mini-sq span:nth-child(3) { background: #00A4EF; }
.ms-spec .mini-sq span:nth-child(4) { background: #FFB900; }
.ms-spec strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text); font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.ms-spec span.sub {
  font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-mute);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px; display: block;
}

/* =============================================================
   Team Cards (people photos)
   ============================================================= */
.team-grid {
  display: grid; gap: 1.75rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}
.team-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .35s;
  position: relative;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.team-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--blue-tint);
}
.team-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-photo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 30, 71, 0.6), transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s;
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo::after { opacity: 1; }
.team-photo .socials {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  display: flex; gap: .5rem;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all .35s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo .socials { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.team-photo .socials a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); color: var(--blue-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.team-photo .socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.team-photo .socials svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.team-info {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.team-info h3 {
  color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: .25rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.team-info .role {
  color: #8B5E0A; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.team-info p.bio {
  margin-top: .75rem; margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: .9rem;
}

/* =============================================================
   Feature image strip (people working)
   ============================================================= */
.feature-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.feature-strip .ftext h2 { color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.feature-strip .ftext h2 .accent { color: var(--gold); }
.feature-strip .ftext .checks {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.feature-strip .ftext .checks li {
  display: flex; gap: .85rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: .75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--text); font-weight: 500;
}
.feature-strip .ftext .checks li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.feature-strip .ftext .checks li::before {
  content: '✓'; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.feature-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}
.feature-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.feature-img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 77, 162, 0.15), transparent 50%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.10));
}
.feature-img .badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.feature-img .badge-overlay .ms-squares {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 6px;
  gap: 3px; box-shadow: none; border: 0;
}
.feature-img .badge-overlay strong {
  display: block; color: var(--blue-dark);
  font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.2;
}
.feature-img .badge-overlay span {
  color: var(--text-mute); font-size: .75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-weight: 600;
}

/* Feature image — image on left variant */
.feature-strip.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.feature-strip.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

/* =============================================================
   Testimonials
   ============================================================= */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
}
.testimonial {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: '“';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--blue-tint);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.testimonial .stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.testimonial p.q {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial .who {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
.testimonial .who img {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.testimonial .who strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--blue-dark); font-size: .95rem;
}
.testimonial .who span {
  color: var(--text-mute); font-size: .82rem;
}

/* =============================================================
   Responsive
   ============================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem 1rem; }
  .ms-partner-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; text-align: center; }
  .ms-specs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .feature-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero { padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; text-align: center; }
  .hero .eyebrow, .hero-cta { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 320px; }
  .hero-visual .rings { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
  .hero-visual .core { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
  .hero-visual .core img { width: 90px; }
  .hero-visual .ring.r3 { inset: 60px; }
  .hero-visual .ring.r4 { inset: 90px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .service-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-block .icon { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
  .top-bar { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* 6 nav items no longer fit beside the logo below ~900px —
     switch to the hamburger menu earlier than the rest of the
     mobile layout */
  .nav-menu { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute; top: 84px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: #fff; padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }
  .nav-menu.open a { padding: .9rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav-menu.open li:last-child a { border-bottom: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .cta-strip { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .form-card, .contact-info { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .ms-partner { padding: 2rem; }
  .ms-specs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =============================================================
   Hero animations — premium subtle motion
   Wrapped in @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) so
   users who prefer no motion see the static design.
   ============================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {

  /* ---- Keyframes ---- */

  @keyframes hero-spin-cw {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }

  @keyframes hero-spin-ccw {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
  }

  @keyframes hero-breathe {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50%      { transform: scale(1.04); }
  }

  @keyframes hero-glow {
    0%, 100% {
      box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.40),
                  inset 0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.20);
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }
    50% {
      box-shadow: 0 0 90px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.70),
                  inset 0 0 30px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
      border-color: var(--gold-light);
    }
  }

  @keyframes hero-float-a {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-14px) translateX(4px); }
  }

  @keyframes hero-float-b {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-18px) translateX(-6px); }
  }

  @keyframes hero-float-c {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 16px)) translateX(8px); }
  }

  @keyframes hero-bg-drift {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 0%; }
    50%      { background-position: 8% 6%, 92% 94%, 0% 0%; }
  }

  @keyframes hero-fade-up {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  @keyframes hero-fade-in {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
  }

  @keyframes hero-shimmer {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
  }

  @keyframes hero-arrow-bounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateX(6px); }
  }

  /* ---- Background slow drift ---- */
  .hero {
    background-size: 200% 200%, 200% 200%, 100% 100%;
    animation: hero-bg-drift 22s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  /* ---- Rings: rotate in opposite directions ---- */
  .hero-visual .ring.r1 {
    animation: hero-spin-cw 90s linear infinite;
  }
  .hero-visual .ring.r2 {
    animation: hero-spin-ccw 75s linear infinite;
  }
  .hero-visual .ring.r3 {
    animation: hero-spin-cw 60s linear infinite;
  }
  /* r4 = glowing gold accent ring → pulsing glow instead of spin */
  .hero-visual .ring.r4 {
    animation: hero-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  /* ---- Core orb: gentle breathing ---- */
  .hero-visual .core {
    animation: hero-breathe 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .hero-visual .core img {
    animation: hero-spin-cw 30s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: center;
  }

  /* ---- Floating capability chips ---- */
  .hero-visual .floater.f1 {
    animation: hero-float-a 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 0s;
  }
  .hero-visual .floater.f2 {
    animation: hero-float-b 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: .8s;
  }
  .hero-visual .floater.f3 {
    animation: hero-float-c 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: .4s;
  }

  /* ---- Glow orb: subtle breathing brightness ---- */
  .hero-visual .glow {
    animation: hero-breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  /* ---- Gold accent text on h1: shimmer wave ---- */
  .hero h1 .accent {
    background-image: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      var(--gold-light) 0%,
      var(--gold) 25%,
      #FFE9B8 50%,
      var(--gold) 75%,
      var(--gold-light) 100%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: hero-shimmer 4s linear infinite;
  }

  /* ---- Entrance reveal — stagger on first load ---- */
  .hero .eyebrow {
    animation: hero-fade-up .8s ease-out both;
    animation-delay: .1s;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    animation: hero-fade-up .8s ease-out both;
    animation-delay: .25s;
  }
  .hero .lead {
    animation: hero-fade-up .8s ease-out both;
    animation-delay: .4s;
  }
  .hero-cta {
    animation: hero-fade-up .8s ease-out both;
    animation-delay: .55s;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    animation: hero-fade-in 1.2s ease-out both;
    animation-delay: .3s;
  }
  .hero-stats .hs:nth-child(1) { animation: hero-fade-up .7s ease-out both; animation-delay: .7s; }
  .hero-stats .hs:nth-child(2) { animation: hero-fade-up .7s ease-out both; animation-delay: .8s; }
  .hero-stats .hs:nth-child(3) { animation: hero-fade-up .7s ease-out both; animation-delay: .9s; }
  .hero-stats .hs:nth-child(4) { animation: hero-fade-up .7s ease-out both; animation-delay: 1.0s; }

  /* ---- Subtle bounce on the button arrow on hover ---- */
  .hero-cta .btn:hover::after {
    animation: hero-arrow-bounce .8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  /* ---- Pulsing gold dot on the eyebrow (existing one — strengthen) ---- */
  .hero .eyebrow .dot {
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

}

/* ---- Respect users who prefer no motion ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero,
  .hero * {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================ */
/* BLOG — list + post styling                  */
/* ============================================ */

.container-narrow{ max-width: 760px; }

.blog-grid{
  display:grid; gap:1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  margin-top:.5rem;
}
.blog-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--blue-tint);
  border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  text-decoration:none; color:var(--text);
  box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(7,53,117,.05);
  transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.blog-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(7,53,117,.12);
  color:var(--text);
}
.blog-card-img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-tint), #fff);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.blog-card-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.blog-card-img-placeholder{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-dark));
}
.blog-card-body{ padding:1.25rem 1.4rem 1.4rem; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.blog-card-meta{ display:flex; gap:.75rem; align-items:center; margin-bottom:.5rem; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--text-mute); }
.blog-card-cat{
  background:rgba(245,166,35,.12); color:var(--gold-dark);
  padding:.2rem .6rem; border-radius:99px;
  font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;
}
.blog-card-body h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; line-height:1.25; }
.blog-card-body p{ flex:1; color:var(--text-soft); font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:.75rem; }
.blog-card-body .more{
  align-self:flex-start; color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem;
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent; transition:border-color .15s;
}
.blog-card:hover .more{ border-color:var(--blue); }

.blog-empty{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-tint), #fff);
  border-radius:16px; padding:3rem 2rem; text-align:center;
}
.blog-empty h2{ color:var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom:.75rem; }
.blog-empty p{ color:var(--text-soft); max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 1.5rem; }

/* Single post */
.blog-post{ padding-top:2rem; }
.blog-meta{
  display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:center;
  margin-bottom:1.5rem; padding-bottom:1rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--blue-tint);
  color:var(--text-mute); font-size:.92rem;
}
.blog-meta-author::before{ content:'·'; margin-right:1rem; color:var(--text-mute); }
.blog-hero-img{ margin:0 0 1.75rem; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(7,53,117,.10); }
.blog-hero-img img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
.blog-body{ font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.75; color:var(--text); }
.blog-body h2, .blog-body h3, .blog-body h4{ margin-top:1.75rem; }
.blog-body p{ margin-bottom:1rem; color:var(--text); }
.blog-body ul, .blog-body ol{ margin:0 0 1rem 1.25rem; color:var(--text); }
.blog-body li{ margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.blog-body a{ color:var(--blue); border-bottom:1px solid currentColor; }
.blog-body a:hover{ color:var(--gold-dark); }
.blog-body blockquote{
  margin:1.5rem 0; padding:1rem 1.5rem;
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
  background:rgba(245,166,35,.06);
  font-style:italic; color:var(--text);
  border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;
}
.blog-body img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:10px; margin:1rem 0; }
.blog-body code{ background:var(--blue-tint); padding:.15rem .4rem; border-radius:4px; font-size:.9em; }
.blog-body pre{ background:var(--blue-navy); color:#fff; padding:1rem; border-radius:8px; overflow:auto; }
.blog-body pre code{ background:transparent; color:#fff; padding:0; }

.blog-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem; margin:2rem 0 1.5rem; }
.blog-tag{
  background:var(--blue-tint); color:var(--blue-dark);
  padding:.3rem .8rem; border-radius:99px;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600;
}
.blog-share{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.75rem; margin-top:2rem; padding-top:2rem; border-top:1px solid var(--blue-tint); }

/* ============ Case studies ============ */
.cs-meta{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom:1.75rem; padding:1rem 1.25rem;
  background:var(--blue-tint); border-radius:12px;
  font-size:.92rem; color:var(--text-soft);
}
.cs-meta-item strong{
  display:block; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom:.15rem;
}
.cs-results{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap:1rem; margin:0 0 2rem;
}
.cs-result{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--blue-tint);
  border-radius:12px; padding:1.1rem 1.2rem; text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(7,53,117,.06);
}
.cs-result-value{
  display:block; font-size:1.7rem; font-weight:800;
  color:var(--blue); line-height:1.2;
}
.cs-result-label{
  display:block; margin-top:.3rem;
  font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-soft);
}
.cs-card-client{
  display:block; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom:.4rem;
}