/* ── Design tokens ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --primary: #0ea5e9;
  --primary-dark: #075985;
  --primary-light: #e0f2fe;
  --accent: #14b8a6;
  --accent-soft: #ccfbf1;
  --dark: #071a2f;
  --dark-2: #0f2f4a;
  --surface: #f7fbff;
  --surface-2: #eef7fb;
  --muted: #5f7188;
  --border: #d8e7ef;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(7, 26, 47, 0.08);
  --shadow-sm: 0 3px 14px rgba(7, 26, 47, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 64px rgba(7, 26, 47, 0.16);
  --radius: 8px;
  /* Legacy aliases used in HTML inline styles */
  --ink: #071a2f;
  --navy: #071a2f;
  --navy-2: #0f2f4a;
  --orange: #0ea5e9;
  --orange-dark: #075985;
  --amber: #ccfbf1;
  --cream: #f7fbff;
  --line: #d8e7ef;
  --indigo: #2563eb;
  --violet: #0ea5e9;
}
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { margin: 0; font-family: "Manrope", Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif; color: var(--dark); background: #ffffff; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
p { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; }

/* ── Header ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(18px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.topbar { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 28px; padding: 9px 24px; color: #b7e7ff; background: var(--dark-2); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 700; }
.topbar a { color: #67e8f9; }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.navbar { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; min-height: 72px; padding: 0 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 22px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.brand-logo { width: 158px; height: auto; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #475569; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.nav-cta, .button { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 7px; padding: 10px 20px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: opacity .15s, transform .15s; }
.nav-cta:hover, .button:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav-cta, .button.primary { color: white; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8, #2563eb); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.32); }
.button.secondary { color: var(--primary-dark); background: white; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
.button.dark { color: white; background: var(--dark); }
.menu-button { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 0; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--surface); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--dark); cursor: pointer; }

/* ── Layout helpers ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 88px 24px; }
.section-sm { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 52px 24px; }
.eyebrow { display: inline-flex; color: var(--primary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.eyebrow.light { color: #93c5fd; }
.eyebrow.indigo { color: #a5b4fc; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: var(--dark); margin-top: 0; font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", Manrope, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4rem, 4.2rem); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5rem, 2.7rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: 0; }
h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; letter-spacing: 0; }
.section-heading { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-heading.center { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.lead, .page-hero p { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.78; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin: 26px 0 18px; }
.text-link { color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.text-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── Cards / surfaces ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card { border: 1px solid var(--border); background: white; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.service-card, .blog-card, .detail-card, .portfolio-tile, .work-card, .admin-card, .blog-row, .blog-sidebar, .stat { border: 1px solid var(--border); background: white; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.visual-card { padding: 12px; border-radius: 20px; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow); overflow: hidden; }
.visual-card img, .thumb { width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); object-fit: cover; }
.card-thumb { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 12px; color: white; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark)); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Card grids ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card-grid { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.card-grid.two   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.card-grid.three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.card-grid.four  { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.service-card, .blog-card, .portfolio-tile, .work-card { padding: 24px; }
.tag, .blog-card span, .blog-row span, .work-card span { display: inline-flex; color: var(--primary-dark); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; }
.service-card a, .blog-card a { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.service-card a:hover, .blog-card a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── Hero ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero { min-height: 700px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.9fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.hero-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--primary-light); border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-badge-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #22c55e; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Stats strip ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.stat { padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center; background: white; }
.stat-num { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.45rem, 2.75rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1; }
.stat-label { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ── Page hero (inner pages) ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero { padding: 80px 24px 56px; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface) 0%, #ffffff 100%); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 820px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.page-hero p { max-width: 660px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.page-image { max-width: 920px; margin: 32px auto 0; padding: 10px; border-radius: 18px; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* ── AI Section ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ai-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 55%, #0f172a 100%); }
.ai-section { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 88px 24px; }
.ai-section h2 { color: white; }
.ai-section > .section-heading p { color: #94a3b8; }
.ai-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 40px; }
.ai-card { padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09); transition: background .2s; }
.ai-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
.ai-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ai-icon.indigo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6); }
.ai-icon.teal   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #06b6d4); }
.ai-icon.green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669); }
.ai-icon.pink   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899, #db2777); }
.ai-icon.amber  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706); }
.ai-icon.rose   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e, #e11d48); }
.ai-card h3 { color: white; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ai-card p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }
.ai-cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 40px; }

/* ── Tech Stack ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tech-section { background: white; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.tech-inner { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 52px 24px; }
.tech-inner h3 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 28px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; font-weight: 700; }
.tech-groups { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.tech-group h4 { font-size: 0.74rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 700; }
.tech-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.tech-pill { padding: 4px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: #334155; background: white; }

/* ── Testimonials ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.testimonial-card { padding: 28px; border-radius: 16px; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.testimonial-stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial-text { font-size: 0.94rem; color: #334155; line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testimonial-avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testimonial-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.testimonial-role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── Work/portfolio showcase ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.work-item { border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: white; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .22s, box-shadow .22s; }
.work-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12); }
.work-item-img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); }
.work-item-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .35s; }
.work-item:hover .work-item-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.work-item-body { padding: 20px; }
.work-item-body h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.work-item-body p { font-size: 0.87rem; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.work-tag { display: inline-flex; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.work-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; }
.work-tag-sm { padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; background: var(--surface-2); color: #475569; }

/* ── Mobile / App cards ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.app-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.app-card { padding: 24px 24px 24px 22px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: white; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 54px 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: start; transition: transform .2s; }
.app-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.app-icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.55rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.app-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.app-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.app-platform { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; }

/* ── Founder / About section ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.founder-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr; gap: 52px; align-items: center; }
.founder-card { background: var(--dark); color: white; border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px; }
.founder-card h2 { color: white; }
.founder-card p { color: #94a3b8; }
.founder-highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px; }
.fh-item { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; }
.fh-item strong { display: block; color: #93c5fd; font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; }
.fh-item span { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ── Process steps ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.step-card { padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.step-num { font-size: 2.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #bfdbfe; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 0; }
.step-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; margin: 0; }

/* ── Contact ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info-card { background: var(--dark); color: white; border-radius: 20px; padding: 38px; }
.contact-info-card h2 { color: white; }
.contact-info-card p { color: #94a3b8; }
.contact-info-list { margin-top: 24px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-info-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info-label { font-size: 0.76rem; color: #94a3b8; margin-bottom: 2px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; }
.contact-info-value { color: #93c5fd; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.contact-info-value a { color: #93c5fd; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.social-link { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: grid; place-items: center; color: white; font-size: 1rem; transition: background .15s; }
.social-link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.contact-form-card { background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.contact-form { padding: 32px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.contact-form label { display: grid; gap: 6px; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea, .contact-form select { width: 100%; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; font: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dark); background: var(--surface); transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s; }
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus, .contact-form select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12); background: white; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ── CTA Banner ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 28px; padding: 52px 56px; margin: 0 24px 88px; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-2), var(--dark)); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.cta-banner h2, .cta-banner p, .cta-banner .eyebrow { color: white; }
.cta-banner p { color: #94a3b8; }
.cta-banner-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Portfolio page ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.portfolio-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.pf-btn { padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted); background: white; cursor: pointer; transition: all .15s; }
.pf-btn.active, .pf-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: white; border-color: var(--primary); }
.portfolio-grid-main { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.port-item { border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: white; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .22s; }
.port-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.port-item-img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); }
.port-item-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .35s; }
.port-item:hover .port-item-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.port-item-body { padding: 20px; }
.port-item-body h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.port-item-body p { font-size: 0.87rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.port-category { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.09em; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; display: block; }

/* ── Services detail ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-detail-list { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.detail-card { padding: 30px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr 0.8fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.detail-card img.thumb { width: 200px; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.detail-card ul, .check-list { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #334155; line-height: 2.1; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ── Blog layout ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.blog-sidebar { padding: 22px; position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.blog-sidebar h2 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.blog-search { width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 7px; padding: 12px 13px; margin-bottom: 12px; font: inherit; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark); background: var(--surface); outline: none; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s, background .15s; }
.blog-search:focus { background: white; border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12); }
.blog-sidebar a { display: block; padding: 11px 12px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 800; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 7px; transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s; cursor: pointer; }
.blog-sidebar a:hover { background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary-dark); }
.blog-sidebar a.active { color: var(--primary-dark); background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-light), #fff); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-sidebar a:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
.blog-loading { color: var(--muted); padding: 40px 0; text-align: center; grid-column: 1/-1; }
.blog-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.blog-row { padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 100%; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s; }
.blog-row:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.blog-row .thumb { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; height: auto; min-height: 0; border-radius: 0; object-fit: cover; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.blog-row > div { padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-row h2 { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.28; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-row p { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.blog-row .blog-card-link { color: var(--primary-dark); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.86rem; }
.blog-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.blog-tag-btn { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 10px; background: white; color: var(--muted); font: inherit; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; cursor: pointer; transition: color .15s, background .15s, border-color .15s; }
.blog-tag-btn:hover,
.blog-tag-btn.active { color: var(--primary-dark); background: var(--accent-soft); border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.38); }
.article { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 88px 24px; }
.article h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.3rem, 3.6rem); }
.article h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-top: 36px; }

/* ── About page ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-card { padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--dark); color: white; }
.process-card h3 { color: white; }
.process-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.process-step span { color: #93c5fd; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.process-step p { color: #e2e8f0; margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 40px; }
.value-card { padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.value-icon { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; margin: 0; }
.expertise-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.expertise-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: #334155; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.expertise-check { width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); display: grid; place-items: center; color: white; font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Featured work strip ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.work-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.work-strip-item { padding: 20px; border-radius: 14px; color: white; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-2), var(--dark)); font-weight: 700; transition: transform .2s; }
.work-strip-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.work-strip-item .thumb { margin-bottom: 12px; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

/* ── Homepage blog section ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.home-blog-card { border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: white; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .22s, box-shadow .22s, border-color .22s; }
.home-blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10); }
.home-blog-thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); }
.home-blog-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .35s; }
.home-blog-card:hover .home-blog-thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.home-blog-body { padding: 20px; }
.home-blog-body span { display: inline-flex; color: var(--primary-dark); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.09em; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.home-blog-body h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.home-blog-body p { font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.home-blog-body a { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ── Footer ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer { background: var(--dark-2); color: #f1f5f9; padding: 60px 24px 26px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; max-width: none; }
.footer-brand p { color: #64748b; font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 12px; max-width: 260px; }
.footer h4 { color: white; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 700; }
.footer a, .footer-link { display: block; margin: 9px 0; color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.87rem; transition: color .15s; }
.footer a:hover { color: #93c5fd; }
.footer-contact span, .footer-contact a { display: block; margin: 7px 0; color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.87rem; }
.footer-bottom { grid-column: 1/-1; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-top: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom p { color: #475569; font-size: 0.82rem; margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: #475569; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: #94a3b8; }
.footer-logo { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.65; width: 138px; }

/* ── Highlight band ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.highlight-band { background: var(--primary); padding: 11px 24px; text-align: center; }
.highlight-band p { color: white; margin: 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.highlight-band a { color: #bfdbfe; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .tech-groups { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .detail-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .detail-card img { max-height: 220px; object-fit: cover; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .menu-button { display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .nav-links { position: absolute; left: 18px; right: 18px; top: 72px; display: none; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; padding: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; background: white; box-shadow: var(--shadow); z-index: 100; }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .hero .visual-card { display: none; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ai-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .card-grid.three, .card-grid.four, .work-grid, .home-blog-grid, .testimonial-grid, .steps-grid, .app-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .founder-split, .contact-layout, .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .blog-sidebar { position: static; }
  .cta-banner { display: grid; padding: 36px; margin: 0 18px 68px; }
  .portfolio-grid-main { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .work-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: 56px 18px; }
  .navbar { padding: 0 18px; }
  .brand-logo { width: 134px; }
  h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .card-grid.three, .card-grid.four, .work-grid, .home-blog-grid, .testimonial-grid, .steps-grid, .app-grid, .portfolio-grid-main, .work-strip, .footer { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ai-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 28px 22px; margin: 0 0 56px; border-radius: 16px; }
  .cta-banner-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tech-groups { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-highlights, .expertise-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-orb { display: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   2026 AI / ROBOTIC UI — Animations, Dark Hero, Glow Effects, Scroll Reveal
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Gradient text ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #a78bfa 50%, #67e8f9 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradient-shift 4s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradient-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ── Dark Hero Wrap ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020817 0%, #0a0f1e 50%, #030c1a 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-fx {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Animated grid lines */
.hero-grid-fx {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  animation: grid-drift 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes grid-drift {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(60px) translateX(60px); }
}

/* Radial dot accents at corners */
.hero-grid-fx::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(99,179,237,0.25) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  background-position: 30px 30px;
}

/* Floating glow orbs */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  animation: orb-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-1 {
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,0.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -140px; right: -60px;
  animation-duration: 14s;
}
.orb-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px; left: 10%;
  animation-duration: 10s; animation-delay: -4s;
}
.orb-3 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 30%; left: -80px;
  animation-duration: 16s; animation-delay: -8s;
}
.orb-4 {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 60%; right: 20%;
  animation-duration: 11s; animation-delay: -5s;
}
@keyframes orb-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  33%       { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.06); }
  66%       { transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96); }
}

/* Scanning line */
.hero-scan-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(96,165,250,0.4), transparent);
  animation: scan-sweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scan-sweep {
  0%   { top: 0%; opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Dark hero text overrides ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-wrap .hero { max-width: none; padding: 100px 0; }
.hero-wrap .hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-wrap .hero-content h1 { color: #f1f5f9; }
.hero-wrap .hero-content .lead { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hero-wrap .hero-content { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px 0 24px; display: contents; }
.hero-wrap .hero { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 100px 24px; }
.hero-wrap .hero-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(96,165,250,0.25);
  color: #93c5fd;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-wrap .hero-badge-dot {
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(74,222,128,0.8);
  animation: dot-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(74,222,128,0.8); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(74,222,128,0.9), 0 0 32px rgba(74,222,128,0.3); }
}
.hero-wrap .button.secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-wrap .button.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}
.hero-wrap .visual-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96,165,250,0.20);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.08),
    0 0 50px rgba(37,99,235,0.22),
    0 0 100px rgba(139,92,246,0.12);
  animation: card-glow-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes card-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.08), 0 0 50px rgba(37,99,235,0.22), 0 0 100px rgba(139,92,246,0.12); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.15), 0 0 70px rgba(37,99,235,0.35), 0 0 140px rgba(139,92,246,0.20); }
}
.hero-wrap .visual-card img { border-color: rgba(96,165,250,0.10); }

/* ── Typewriter cursor ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cursor-blink {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #60a5fa;
  font-weight: 300;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-left: 2px;
  animation: cursor-blink 1s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes cursor-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Glowing CTA buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.button.primary {
  position: relative;
  animation: btn-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes btn-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(29,78,216,0.35); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(29,78,216,0.62), 0 0 50px rgba(29,78,216,0.18); }
}

/* ── Animated highlight band ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.highlight-band {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #2563eb, #0ea5e9, #7c3aed, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
  background-size: 400% 100%;
  animation: band-flow 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes band-flow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  100% { background-position: 400% 0%; }
}

/* ── Scroll Reveal ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
[data-reveal].revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-reveal-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
[data-reveal-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
[data-reveal-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
[data-reveal-delay="4"] { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
[data-reveal-delay="5"] { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
[data-reveal-delay="6"] { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ── Card hover glow ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,99,235,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
}
.app-card {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}
.app-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
}
.testimonial-card {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
}
.step-card {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}
.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
}
.step-card:hover .step-num {
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.value-card {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
}

/* ── AI card rotating shimmer ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ai-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ai-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%; left: -60%;
  width: 220%; height: 220%;
  background: conic-gradient(transparent 0deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.07) 60deg, transparent 120deg);
  animation: ai-rotate 8s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.ai-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes ai-rotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ── Tech pills interactive ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tech-pill {
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.tech-pill:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37,99,235,0.15);
}

/* ── Hero floating tech badges ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.hero-tech-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  animation: badge-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-tech-badge:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -1s; }
.hero-tech-badge:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: -2s; }
.hero-tech-badge:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: -3s; }
.hero-tech-badge:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: -1.5s; }
@keyframes badge-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

/* ── Stat numbers gradient ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ── Page hero dot pattern ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background-color: #f0f4ff;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,0.10) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,0.06) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 28px 28px, 14px 14px;
  background-position: 0 0, 7px 7px;
}

/* ── Eyebrow AI variant ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow-ai {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #67e8f9;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow-ai-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ade80;
  animation: dot-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── CTA banner subtle shimmer ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -100%;
  width: 60%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), transparent);
  animation: cta-shimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cta-shimmer {
  0%   { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 200%; }
}

/* ── Footer subtle grid ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}

/* ── Stats strip hover ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat {
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.stat:hover {
  background: #f0f4ff;
}

/* ── Scroll-to-top after hero separator ─────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-wrap + * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── Responsive AI overrides ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-wrap .hero { padding: 72px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-wrap .hero { padding: 56px 18px; }
  .hero-badges { gap: 6px; }
  .hero-tech-badge { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 4px 10px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   POLISH PASS — Typography, Banner, Contact, CTA, Founder card
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Heading font weights (missing from base) ───────────────────────────── */
h1 { font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-weight: 600; }
.section-heading h2,
.page-hero h1 { letter-spacing: 0; }

/* ── Paragraph readability improvement ─────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card p,
.work-item-body p,
.port-item-body p,
.app-card p,
.step-card p,
.value-card p,
.testimonial-text { color: #475569; }

/* ── Eyebrow accent bar ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 1px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ── Structured highlight band ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.highlight-band {
  padding: 11px 24px;
}
.hb-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hb-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.hb-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(74,222,128,0.8);
  animation: dot-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hb-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hb-cta:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.hb-phone {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.hb-phone:hover { color: white; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hb-inner { justify-content: center; gap: 10px; }
  .hb-phone { display: none; }
}

/* ── Contact section background ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eff6ff 0%, #f5f3ff 40%, #eef2ff 70%, #f8faff 100%);
}

/* ── Contact info card — rich blue-indigo gradient ──────────────────────── */
.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #3730a3 45%, #1e1b4b 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Decorative glow orbs inside card */
.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-info-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; left: -50px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,165,233,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-info-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* Override eyebrow inside card */
.contact-info-card .eyebrow.light { color: #a5b4fc; }
/* Icons inside card */
.contact-info-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
/* Labels - must be visible on blue gradient */
.contact-info-label { color: rgba(165,180,252,0.85); }
/* Values */
.contact-info-value { color: #e0e7ff; }
.contact-info-value a { color: #e0e7ff; }
.contact-info-value a:hover { color: white; }
/* Quick-connect button on dark blue gradient */
.contact-info-card .button.secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: white;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}
.contact-info-card .button.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

/* ── Response time labels in contact card ───────────────────────────────── */
.contact-info-card .response-label {
  color: rgba(165,180,252,0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.contact-info-card .response-tag {
  color: rgba(165,180,252,0.65);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin: 3px 0 0;
}
.contact-info-card .quick-label {
  color: rgba(165,180,252,0.7);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── Contact form card — gradient top accent ────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form-card {
  position: relative;
}
.contact-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #7c3aed, #0ea5e9, #2563eb);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  animation: form-accent-flow 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes form-accent-flow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0%; }
}
/* Form header area */
.form-header-area {
  padding: 28px 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f4ff 0%, white 100%);
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}
.form-header-area h2 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--primary-dark));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.form-header-area p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0 0 22px; }

/* ── Response time stat items ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.response-time-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.rt-item {
  text-align: center;
}
.rt-num {
  display: block;
  color: #93c5fd;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.rt-label {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(165,180,252,0.65);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ── CTA banner — vibrant blue-indigo gradient ───────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #4338ca 38%, #1e1b4b 70%, #0f172a 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
}

/* ── Founder card — gradient instead of flat dark ───────────────────────── */
.founder-card {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 45%, #0c1e4a 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.founder-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.founder-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.fh-item strong { color: #a5b4fc; }

/* ── Contact "why us" card hover ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-why-card {
  transition: transform 0.22s, border-color 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
}
.contact-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
}

/* ── eyebrow-ai on light (page hero) backgrounds ───────────────────────── */
.page-hero .eyebrow-ai { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.page-hero .eyebrow-ai-dot { background: #22c55e; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(34,197,94,0.7); }

/* ── Nav active indicator ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-links a[href$="contact.html"] { color: var(--primary); }

/* ── Form inputs enhanced ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.contact-form select {
  background: #f8faff;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.contact-form label { color: #1e293b; }

/* ── Submit button gradient ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form .btn-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #4338ca);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
  animation: btn-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.contact-form .btn-submit:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.45);
}

/* ── Footer brand color tweak ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-logo { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.75; }

/* ── Responsive contact ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-header-area { padding: 22px 22px 0; }
  .contact-form { padding: 22px; }
  .contact-info-card { padding: 28px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE EFFECTS — Ticker, Particles, Mesh, Work Items, Polish
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Tech ticker strip ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tech-ticker-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eff6ff 0%, #f5f3ff 50%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 14px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.tech-ticker-wrap::before,
.tech-ticker-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tech-ticker-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eff6ff, transparent);
}
.tech-ticker-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, #eff6ff, transparent);
}
.tech-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker-scroll 28s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.tech-ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ti {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 22px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.ti-dot {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── Services section gradient mesh ────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-mesh {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 5% 20%, rgba(37,99,235,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 95% 80%, rgba(99,102,241,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
    #ffffff;
}

/* ── Work item image overlay on hover ──────────────────────────────────── */
.work-item-img { position: relative; }
.work-item-img::after {
  content: 'View Project';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(29,78,216,0.72), rgba(79,70,229,0.72));
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.work-item:hover .work-item-img::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Portfolio image overlay on hover ───────────────────────────────────── */
.port-item-img { position: relative; }
.port-item-img::after {
  content: 'View Details';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(29,78,216,0.70), rgba(79,70,229,0.70));
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.port-item:hover .port-item-img::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Testimonial card quote accent ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; right: 16px;
  font-size: 7rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.testimonial-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Step cards — animated number on hover ──────────────────────────────── */
.step-num {
  transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.step-card:hover .step-num {
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ── AI section — animated connection lines decoration ──────────────────── */
.ai-section::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(96,165,250,0.3), transparent);
  margin-top: 44px;
}

/* ── Service card — colored left accent on hover ───────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 20%; bottom: 20%;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), #7c3aed);
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

/* ── Glowing stats numbers ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat-num {
  transition: filter 0.3s;
}
.stat:hover .stat-num {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(37,99,235,0.35));
}

/* ── Section dividers — subtle gradient rules ───────────────────────────── */
.section + .section::before,
.section + div > .section::before {
  /* no-op - just keeping sections clean */
}

/* ── Blog card tilt on hover ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-blog-card {
  transform-origin: center bottom;
}
.home-blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-0.3deg);
}

/* ── App card icon pulse ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.app-card:hover .app-icon {
  animation: icon-pulse 0.4s ease-out;
}
@keyframes icon-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.12); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ── Founder highlights — value accent ─────────────────────────────────── */
.fh-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

/* ── Page hero eyebrow styling on light bg ──────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero .eyebrow {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

/* ── Navbar scroll shadow ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

/* ── Responsive ticker ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tech-ticker-wrap { padding: 10px 0; }
  .ti { padding: 0 14px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
}