/* ============================================================
   THE GOLDEN KEY — Premium AI Automation | Dubai, UAE
   Full Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */


/* ─── CSS Variables ─── */
:root {
  /* ── Logo-extracted gold palette ──────────────────────────────
     Source: The Golden Key logo
     Primary gold: #C9A840 (rgb 201,168,64) — warm, pure yellow-gold
     Backgrounds:  near-pure black matching logo's deep black field
     ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  --gold:           #C9A840;
  --gold-light:     #E8C958;
  --gold-pale:      #F3E2A8;
  --gold-dark:      #9A7A20;
  --gold-gradient:  linear-gradient(135deg, #9A7A20 0%, #E8C958 50%, #9A7A20 100%);
  --gold-gradient-h:linear-gradient(90deg, #9A7A20, #E8C958, #C9A840, #E8C958, #9A7A20);

  /* ── Logo-matched deep blacks ── */
  --bg:   #030303;
  --bg-2: #070707;
  --bg-3: #0D0D0D;
  --bg-4: #121212;
  --bg-5: #181818;

  --text:   #F5F2EC;
  --text-2: #B8B4AC;
  --text-3: #8A8680;

  --border:       rgba(201,168,64,0.13);
  --border-hover: rgba(201,168,64,0.36);

  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --nav-h:       80px;
  --section-pad: 100px;
  --max-w:       1200px;
  --gutter:      24px;

  --transition:      all 0.3s ease;
  --transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --shadow:          0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  --shadow-gold:     0 0 60px rgba(201,168,64,0.12), 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --radius:    8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
}

/* ─── Skip to content ─── */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: -9999px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ─── Reset ─── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a  { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font-body); }

/* ─── Typography ─── */
h1,h2,h3,h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--text);
}

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

.shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--gold-dark)  0%,
    var(--gold-light) 25%,
    var(--gold-pale)  50%,
    var(--gold-light) 75%,
    var(--gold-dark)  100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
}

/* ─── Layout ─── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ─── Buttons ─── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary,
a.btn-primary,
button.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000000 !important;   /* pure black — beats footer/nav link color inheritance */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(201,168,64,0.28);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(201,168,64,0.45);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.07);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-lg  { padding: 17px 40px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.btn-sm  { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ─── Badge ─── */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.22);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ─── Gold Divider ─── */
.gold-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  margin: 20px auto;
}

/* ─── Section Header ─── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(3,3,3,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 16px;                    /* minimum breathing room between all flex children */
}
/* ── Nav right — phone + WhatsApp ── */
.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-right .phone {
  color: #E8E4DC;
  margin-right: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-right .phone:hover { opacity: 0.75; }
.nav-right .whatsapp-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a84c, #f5d97b);
  color: #000000 !important;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  margin-top: 0;           /* reset global .whatsapp-btn margin-top: 36px */
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-right .whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a84c, #f5d97b);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* ── Nav logo ── */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* Subtle gold separator between logo and nav links */
  padding-right: 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.2);
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.nav-logo:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Real logo image — navbar size (favicon = square icon) */
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width:  40px;              /* square icon — fixed dimensions */
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;        /* softens the square icon corners */
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
}

/* Brand name text beside the icon */
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;                    /* reduced from 34px — 5 items now, more room */
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 36px var(--gutter);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-2);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 8px; }
.mobile-menu .btn { margin-top: 28px; width: fit-content; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% -10%, rgba(201,168,64,0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 85% 85%, rgba(201,168,64,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 10% 70%, rgba(201,168,64,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,64,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,64,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 80px var(--gutter) 60px;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 42px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 72px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat { text-align: center; }
.hero-stat .number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.hero-stat .label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAR
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 52px 0;
}
.stats-bar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}
.stat-item .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE CARDS (Home overview)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.38);
}
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.72;
}
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section { background: var(--bg-2); }
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: calc(16.67% + 20px);
  right: calc(16.67% + 20px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), rgba(201,168,64,0.3), var(--gold), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.step-number {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.step-number:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(201,168,64,0.06);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.step-number span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   INDUSTRIES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.industry-item {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.industry-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  background: var(--bg-4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.industry-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold);          /* gold colour for FA icons */
  line-height: 1;
}
.industry-icon i {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--spring);
}
.industry-item:hover .industry-icon i {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}
.industry-item span:last-child {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--bg-2); }
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Trust bar */
.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,64,0.06) 0%, rgba(201,168,64,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.16);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 40px;
  margin-top: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
}
.trust-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-bar-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-bar-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trust-bar-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trust-bar-lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.trust-bar-shield {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,64,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Testimonial cards */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,64,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Card header: stars + verified badge */
.tc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.tc-verified {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4ade80;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.tc-verified i { font-size: 0.7rem; }

/* Quote */
.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.22;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: -16px;
  display: block;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Result metric strip */
.tc-result {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.14);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.tc-result i {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tc-result strong { color: var(--gold); }

/* Author row */
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.author-avatar-wrap {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-3);
}
.author-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.author-info .name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.author-info .role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.author-location {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,64,0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.author-location i { font-size: 0.6rem; }

.stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; }
.star { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,64,0.055) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.cta-section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.cta-section .section-subtitle { margin: 20px auto 44px; }
.cta-btn-group { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-disclaimer { margin-top: 24px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-3); }
.section-link-center { text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; }
.btn-group { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 32px; }
.section-reduced-top { padding-top: 40px; }
.author-avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 0.9rem; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(201,168,64,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.3); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.case-quote-text { font-style: italic; color: var(--text-2); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.case-quote-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.case-quote-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.case-quote-role { color: var(--text-3); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.contact-steps-wrap { margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 36px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-steps-label { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700; }
.contact-steps-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.contact-step-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-step-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.form-privacy-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-3); margin-top: 16px; text-align: center; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
footer {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 56px 0 0;
}

/* ── Footer main row — 3-column grid ── */
.footer-content {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter) 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Brand column */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-logo {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  display: block;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Contact column */
.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-contact p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-contact strong { color: var(--text-2); }
.footer-contact a {
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Social column */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-social a i { color: var(--gold); width: 16px; text-align: center; }
.footer-social a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }

/* Bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px var(--gutter);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-3); margin: 0; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; }
.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── WhatsApp floating button ── */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: white !important;
  font-size: 22px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  z-index: 999;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HEADER (inner pages)
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-header {
  padding: 160px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,64,0.065) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.page-header > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES PAGE — Detail Cards
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.service-detail-card {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-detail-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-detail-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.service-detail-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.sdcard-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.sdcard-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sdcard-meta h3 { font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sdcard-meta .tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.detail-block { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.detail-block h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.detail-block p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.detail-block ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.detail-block li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.detail-block li::before {
  content: '\203A';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.outcome-box {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
}
.outcome-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.outcome-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.outcome-metric {
  background: var(--bg-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 14px;
  text-align: center;
}
.metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
.mission-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.mission-content p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.mission-visual {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
}
.mission-visual-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mission-visual-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.mission-visual-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.mv-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mv-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.mv-text p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.why-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: block;
}
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; }

.values-section { background: var(--bg-2); }
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 28px;
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }
.value-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CASE STUDIES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.case-study-card {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.case-study-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.case-header {
  background: var(--bg-4);
  padding: 36px 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.case-industry-icon {
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gold);           /* gold colour for FA icons */
}
.case-industry-icon i { line-height: 1; }
.case-meta h2 { font-size: 1.65rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.case-meta .industry-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.case-body {
  padding: 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
}
.case-section h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.case-section p, .case-section li {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.case-section ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.case-section li {
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.case-section li::before {
  content: '\203A';
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700;
}
.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.result-metric {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.result-metric:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.3); }
.result-metric .value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.result-metric .label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.contact-info > p {
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.2);
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-detail-text .label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-detail-text .value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.whatsapp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: #1DAA61;
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #19945A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(29,170,97,0.35);
}
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 52px;
}
.contact-form-wrap h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-subtitle { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-3); }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,64,0.06);
}
.form-group select { cursor: pointer; -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; }
.form-group select option { background: var(--bg-3); }
.form-group textarea { height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 8px; }
.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position:  200% center; }
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,64,0.3); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(201,168,64,0); }
}

.animate-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.animate-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.animate-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.animate-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.animate-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.animate-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

.hero-content .badge    { animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease both 0.1s; }
.hero-content h1        { animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease both 0.25s; }
.hero-content .hero-sub { animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease both 0.4s; }
.hero-content .hero-ctas{ animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease both 0.55s; }
.hero-content .hero-stats{ animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease both 0.7s; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .industries-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .why-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mission-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .service-detail-card   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 36px; }
  .case-body             { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 32px; }
  .contact-layout        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .testimonials-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-bar             { padding: 20px 16px; gap: 0; }
  .trust-bar-item        { padding: 12px 20px; }
  .trust-bar-sep         { display: none; }
  .values-grid           { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-bar-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* Nav collapses before links/phone/WhatsApp overflow (~1074px min content) */
@media (max-width: 1079px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-right { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 64px; --nav-h: 68px; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  /* Logo responsive */
  .nav-logo-img    { height: 36px; width: 36px; }
  .footer-logo-img { height: 52px; width: 52px; max-width: none; }
  .services-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-connector     { display: none; }
  .industries-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .footer-content        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom         { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-legal          { justify-content: center; }
  .case-header           { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 28px; }
  .contact-form-wrap     { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .form-row              { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .results-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .values-grid           { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid              { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outcome-metrics       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-mini-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-stats { gap: 28px; }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Hide brand-name text on very small screens — logo icon is enough */
  .nav-logo-text { display: none; }
  .nav-logo-img  { height: 32px; width: 32px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS — Premium Image & Component Layer
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Hero Split Layout ─── */
.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;    /* equal columns — balanced weight */
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 8px);
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.hero .hero-content {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 100%;             /* fills the 5fr column naturally */
}
.hero .hero-ctas  { justify-content: flex-start; }
.hero .hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* ─── Dashboard Mockup (Hero Right) ─── */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* Padding accommodates floating chips overflowing card edges */
  padding: 26px 26px 42px 26px;
}
.hv-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,64,0.13) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Floating status chip */
.hv-status-chip {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px; right: -18px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18,18,18,0.98), rgba(12,12,12,0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.28);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  animation: dashFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite 4s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hv-status-chip::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: #4ade80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseLive 2s ease infinite;
}
/* Main dashboard card */
.hv-main {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18,18,18,0.97), rgba(12,12,12,0.99));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.22);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  animation: dashFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dashFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0.3deg); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-0.3deg); }
}
.hv-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.hv-topbar-title {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.hv-live {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4ade80;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.hv-live::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: #4ade80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseLive 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseLive {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,0.5); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.85; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(74,222,128,0); }
}
.hv-revenue-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hv-revenue-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.hv-chart-wrap { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hv-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.hv-row-item { text-align: center; }
.hv-row-val {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hv-row-lbl {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}
/* Floating notification */
.hv-notif {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -22px; left: -22px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18,18,18,0.98), rgba(12,12,12,0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  animation: dashFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite 2.5s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hv-notif-dot {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;

  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hv-nt-title { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hv-nt-sub   { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--text-3); }

/* ─── Tech Scrolling Strip ─── */
.tech-strip {
  padding: 20px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-2);
  position: relative;
}
.tech-strip::before,
.tech-strip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.tech-strip::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-2), transparent); }
.tech-strip::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-2), transparent); }
.tech-strip-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  animation: marquee 22s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.tech-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.tech-strip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.tech-strip-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }
@keyframes marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ─── About: Mission Image ─── */
.about-img-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.about-img-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.55) brightness(0.75);
}
.about-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(3,3,3,0.6) 0%, rgba(3,3,3,0.15) 55%, rgba(201,168,64,0.1) 100%);
}
/* Gold corner accent */
.about-img-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,64,0.45) 0%, transparent 65%);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) 0 0 0;
}
.about-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px; right: 20px;
  background: rgba(3,3,3,0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: right;
}
.about-img-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-img-badge-lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
/* Compact mission facts below image */
.mission-facts {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.mission-fact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mission-fact-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.mf-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mission-fact-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.mission-fact-item span {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ─── About: Editorial Image Strip ─── */
.about-editorial {
  position: relative;
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-editorial img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 40%;
  filter: saturate(0.45) brightness(0.5);
}
.about-editorial-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(3,3,3,0.92) 0%,
    rgba(3,3,3,0.55) 55%,
    rgba(201,168,64,0.08) 100%
  );
}
.about-editorial-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-editorial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 28px;
}
.about-editorial-attr {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ─── Case Study: SVG Chart Panel ─── */
.cs-chart-panel {
  background: var(--bg-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cs-chart-panel-title {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cs-chart-panel svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.cs-chart-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cs-chart-growth {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.cs-chart-period {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
}

/* ─── Services Page: Header Image Bg ─── */
.page-header-img-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header-img-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.07;
  filter: saturate(0) brightness(1.8);
}

/* ─── Responsive — New Components ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px);
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero .hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;            /* wider on single-col mobile */
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero .hero-ctas   { justify-content: center; }
  .hero .hero-stats  { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-visual { padding: 20px 20px 36px 20px; }
  .hv-main { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hv-notif, .hv-status-chip { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-editorial { height: 260px; }
  .about-img-container img { height: 260px; }
  .about-editorial-quote { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .about-editorial { height: 220px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM REFINEMENT LAYER — High-End Consulting Polish
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Global rendering ─── */
html {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* ─── Typography hierarchy ─── */
.hero h1      { letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.08; } /* sync with base rule */
.section-title { letter-spacing: -0.028em; font-weight: 700; }
.section-subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.9; color: rgba(180,176,168,0.8); }
.hero-sub     { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.88; color: rgba(180,176,168,0.8); }
.service-card h3, .why-card h3 { letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.page-header h1 { letter-spacing: -0.03em; }

/* ─── Gold ambient glow on text ─── */
.gold-text    { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(201,168,64,0.32)); }
.shimmer-text { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(201,168,64,0.22)); }

/* Stats — dramatic gold glow */
.hero-stat .number,
.stat-number,
.hv-revenue-num,
.cs-chart-growth {
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,64,0.45), 0 0 80px rgba(201,168,64,0.1);
}

/* ─── Badge — more refined ─── */
.badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(154,122,46,0.1) 0%,
    rgba(232,201,109,0.07) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.32);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(201,168,64,0.07),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ─── Buttons — shine sweep ─── */
.btn { overflow: hidden; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.btn-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(201,168,64,0.28),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%; left: -110%;
  width: 60%; height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    112deg,
    transparent 25%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 50%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 44px rgba(201,168,64,0.48),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { left: 160%; }
.btn-secondary { letter-spacing: 0.03em; }

/* ─── FA icons inside icon wrappers ─── */
.service-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.3rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon i { color: var(--gold-light); }
.sdcard-icon i  { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.5rem; }
.hv-notif-dot i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.why-icon       { font-size: 0; /* suppress emoji fallback */ }
.why-icon i     { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.6rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mf-icon i      { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-detail-icon i { color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── Service Cards — richer depth ─── */
.service-card {
  background: linear-gradient(158deg,
    rgba(18,18,18,0.97) 0%,
    rgba(11,11,11,0.99) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.service-card::before { opacity: 0.18; }
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.2);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,64,0.12),
    0 30px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
    0 0 64px rgba(201,168,64,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-7px);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* ─── Testimonial Cards ─── */
.testimonial-card {
  background: linear-gradient(158deg,
    rgba(16,16,16,0.97) 0%,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.99) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.2);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,64,0.12),
    0 30px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
    0 0 64px rgba(201,168,64,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.quote-mark { opacity: 0.13; font-size: 6rem; }

/* ─── Why & Value Cards ─── */
.why-card, .value-card {
  background: linear-gradient(158deg,
    rgba(17,17,17,0.97) 0%,
    rgba(11,11,11,0.99) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.why-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 48px rgba(201,168,64,0.05);
}

/* ─── Process Steps ─── */
.step-number {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
    rgba(24,24,24,1) 0%,
    rgba(13,13,13,1) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,64,0.24),
    0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    0 0 28px rgba(201,168,64,0.04);
  border: none;
}

/* ─── Stats bar ─── */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(11,11,11,1) 0%,
    rgba(5,5,5,1) 100%);
  padding: 60px 0;
}
.stats-bar-grid { gap: 0; }
.stat-item { padding: 0 40px; position: relative; }
.stat-item + .stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 15%; height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,64,0.12), transparent);
}

/* ─── Gold Rule Divider ─── */
.gold-rule {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(201,168,64,0.12) 15%,
    rgba(201,168,64,0.32) 50%,
    rgba(201,168,64,0.12) 85%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── Section backgrounds ─── */
section { padding: 120px 0; }
.process-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,9,9,1) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,1) 100%);
  padding: 120px 0;
}
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,1) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,1) 100%);
  padding: 120px 0;
}
.cta-section    { padding: 148px 0; }
.values-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,9,9,1) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,1) 100%); }
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3,3,3,1) 0%, rgba(3,3,3,1) 100%);
}

/* ─── Industry items ─── */
.industry-item {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg,
    rgba(15,15,15,0.96) 0%,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.98) 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.industry-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 22px rgba(201,168,64,0.06);
}

/* ─── Navbar ─── */
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(3,3,3,0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(201,168,64,0.09),
              0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
}

/* ─── Case study & contact cards ─── */
.case-study-card {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg,
    rgba(14,14,14,0.98) 0%, rgba(9,9,9,0.99) 100%);
}
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg,
    rgba(14,14,14,0.98) 0%, rgba(9,9,9,0.99) 100%);
}
.service-detail-card {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg,
    rgba(14,14,14,0.98) 0%, rgba(9,9,9,0.99) 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,64,0.07),
              0 0 22px rgba(201,168,64,0.04);
}

/* ─── Hero visual dashboard glow ─── */
.hv-main {
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.75),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05),
    0 0 80px rgba(201,168,64,0.05);
}

/* ─── Mission visual facts ─── */
.mf-icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.16);
}

/* ─── Responsive overrides ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .process-section,
  .testimonials-section,
  .values-section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .cta-section { padding: 100px 0; }
  .stats-bar { padding: 40px 0; }
  .stat-item { padding: 20px 0; }
  .stat-item + .stat-item::before {
    left: 0; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,64,0.1), transparent);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .process-section,
  .testimonials-section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .cta-section { padding: 80px 0; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   DASHBOARD MOCKUP — SaaS Redesign
════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Topbar: window dots + right controls */
.hv-win-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.hv-win-dots span {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hv-dot-r { background: #ff5f57; }
.hv-dot-y { background: #febc2e; }
.hv-dot-g { background: #28c840; }
.hv-topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hv-period {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  cursor: default;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* KPI cards */
.hv-kpis {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hv-kpi {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.hv-kpi:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.2); }
.hv-kpi-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.hv-kpi-label {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hv-kpi-icon {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,64,0.4);
}
.hv-kpi-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.hv-kpi-delta {
  font-size: 0.57rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}
.hv-kpi-delta.up   { color: #4ade80; }
.hv-kpi-delta.down { color: #f87171; }
.hv-kpi-delta i { font-size: 0.5rem; }

/* Chart section */
.hv-chart-section { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hv-chart-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hv-chart-title {
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
}
.hv-chart-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2px;
}
.hv-tab {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-3);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: default;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.hv-tab-active {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Activity feed */
.hv-feed {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-top: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hv-feed-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hv-feed-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hv-feed-dot.green {
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(74,222,128,0.55);
}
.hv-feed-dot.gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(201,168,64,0.55);
}
.hv-feed-text {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  flex: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.hv-feed-time {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Chart animations */
@keyframes hvLineDraw {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 360; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
.hv-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 360;
  stroke-dashoffset: 360;
  animation: hvLineDraw 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.6s forwards;
}
@keyframes hvAreaFade {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
.hv-area {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hvAreaFade 1.6s ease 1.8s forwards;
}
@keyframes hvPulseRingAnim {
  0%   { opacity: 0.28; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0;    transform: scale(2.4); }
}
.hv-pulse-ring {
  transform-origin: 270px 12px;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: hvPulseRingAnim 2.4s ease-out infinite 2.6s;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   3D DEPTH + MICRO-ANIMATION LAYER — Premium Vibe Polish
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Fix missing variable ── */
:root {
  --text-1: #E8E4DC;
  --spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* ── Richer hero atmosphere ── */
.hero-bg {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 55% at 50% -5%,  rgba(201,168,64,0.11) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60%  50% at 85% 80%,  rgba(201,168,64,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45%  35% at 10% 68%,  rgba(201,168,64,0.04) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30%  40% at 70% 18%,  rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

/* ── Dashboard 3D scene wrapper ── */
.hv-scene {
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-6deg) rotateX(2deg) rotateZ(0.4deg);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ── Dashboard card richer depth ── */
.hv-main {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.18);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0  1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.055),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    0 48px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.85),
    0  0   0  1px rgba(255,255,255,0.025),
    0  0   90px rgba(201,168,64,0.07),
    24px 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    -3px -3px 24px rgba(201,168,64,0.03);
}

/* ── Floating chips — glassmorphism ── */
.hv-notif,
.hv-status-chip {
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
}

/* ── Scroll reveal with blur (GPU-composited) ── */
.animate-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s ease, transform 0.75s ease, filter 0.7s ease;
}
.animate-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .animate-in { filter: none; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
}

/* ── Card 3D hover lift ── */
.service-card,
.testimonial-card,
.why-card {
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.service-card:hover     { transform: translateY(-9px) rotateX(1.5deg) scale(1.01); }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px) rotateX(1deg)   scale(1.005); }
.why-card:hover         { transform: translateY(-6px) rotateX(1deg)   scale(1.005); }

/* ── Industry items — spring ── */
.industry-item {
  transition:
    transform 0.38s var(--spring),
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.industry-item:hover { transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.03); }

/* ── Step number — spring scale ── */
.step-number {
  transition: transform 0.42s var(--spring), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.step-number:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,64,0.06),
    0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
    0 0   44px rgba(201,168,64,0.12);
}

/* ── Buttons — spring + shine ── */
.btn {
  transition:
    transform 0.28s var(--spring),
    box-shadow 0.28s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.96) !important; transition-duration: 0.08s !important; }
.btn-primary:hover   { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-secondary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ── Nav underline — gold gradient ── */
.nav-links a::after {
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  transition: width 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* ── Nav logo — slide nudge ── */
.nav-logo {
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s var(--spring);
}
.nav-logo:hover { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translateX(3px); }
.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-img  { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(201,168,64,0.55)); }
.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-text { color: var(--gold-light); transition: color 0.25s ease; }


/* ── KPI card hover ── */
.hv-kpi {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--spring), border-color 0.22s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hv-kpi:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.28);
}

/* ── Deeper CTA radial ── */
.cta-section .cta-bg {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,64,0.075) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 18% 80%, rgba(201,168,64,0.035) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 35% at 82% 20%, rgba(201,168,64,0.025) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

/* ── Gold glow text — richer ── */
.gold-text   { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(201,168,64,0.42)); }
.shimmer-text{ filter: drop-shadow(0 0 32px rgba(201,168,64,0.24)); }

/* ── Delay helpers ── */
.animate-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.animate-delay-7 { transition-delay: 0.7s; }
.animate-delay-8 { transition-delay: 0.8s; }

/* ── Page header polish ── */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,4,4,1) 0%, rgba(3,3,3,1) 100%);
}

/* ── Outcome metric + result boxes hover ── */
.outcome-metric,
.result-metric {
  transition: transform 0.32s var(--spring), border-color 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.outcome-metric:hover,
.result-metric:hover   { transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* ── Form inputs — smoother focus ── */
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}


/* ── Mobile: disable heavy effects ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hv-scene { transform: none; }
  .service-card:hover,
  .testimonial-card:hover,
  .why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
  .industry-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}


/* ============================================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* Category nav */
.faq-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 10;
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.faq-nav-btn {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.16);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.faq-nav-btn:hover, .faq-nav-btn.active {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.4);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Accordion */
.faq-categories { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 56px; margin-top: 60px; }
.faq-category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.faq-category-title i { font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: 0.7; }
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item {
  background: linear-gradient(158deg, rgba(16,16,16,0.97), rgba(10,10,10,0.99));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(201,168,64,0.32); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}
.faq-q-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-1);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.faq-chevron {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.16);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), padding 0.28s ease;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 600px; padding: 0 28px 24px; }
.faq-a p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.faq-a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-a ul { padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 8px; }
.faq-a ul li { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.faq-a strong { color: var(--gold-light); }


/* ============================================================
   SHARED UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */

/* Step number circle (contact page process list) */
.step-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Quote/testimonial block inside case studies */
.case-quote {
  background: rgba(201,168,64,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,64,0.14);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
}

/* Service card CTA wrapper — adds consistent top spacing */
.card-cta {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* Contact page mini-FAQ card h3 */
.why-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}