:root{
    --navy:#050707;
    --blue:#00A8B5;
    --blue-light:#3FCBD6;
    --sky:#8FE9EE;
    --accent:#00A8B5;
    --accent-2:#22D3D9;
    --bg:#F5FBFB;
    --bg-alt:#EAF6F6;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --ink:#0A1414;
    --muted:#57706F;
    --line:#DCECEB;
    --radius:20px;
    --shadow-sm:0 4px 16px rgba(10,31,68,.06);
    --shadow-md:0 12px 40px rgba(10,31,68,.10);
    --shadow-lg:0 24px 60px rgba(10,31,68,.18);
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
    --violet:#6C63FF;
    --coral:#FF7A59;
    --amber:#FFB020;
    --glass-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    --glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation-duration:.001ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.001ms !important;scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
  }
  .grad-text{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue),var(--accent-2) 60%,var(--sky));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;}
  .section-tint{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg) 0%,var(--bg-alt) 100%);}
  .glass-card{background:var(--glass-bg);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);}
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--bg);
    overflow-x:hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4,.display{font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;}
  a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%;}
  .container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;}
  section{position:relative;}
  ::selection{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;}

  /* ---------- Scroll progress bar ---------- */
  #progress-bar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:4px;width:0%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--blue));
    z-index:9999;transition:width .1s linear;}

  /* ---------- Nav ---------- */
  header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;padding:20px 0;transition:all .4s var(--ease);
    --nav-fg:#ffffff;--nav-fg-muted:rgba(255,255,255,.82);}
  header::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(3,10,10,.65) 0%,rgba(3,10,10,.28) 70%,rgba(3,10,10,0) 100%);
    opacity:1;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);}
  header.scrolled{padding:12px 0;--nav-fg:var(--navy);--nav-fg-muted:var(--muted);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    box-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(4,20,20,.08);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(4,20,20,.05);}
  header.scrolled::before{opacity:0;}
  nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;}
  .logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;padding:4px 0;}
  .logo-mark{width:42px;height:42px;flex-shrink:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  .logo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;}
  .logo span{color:var(--nav-fg);transition:color .4s var(--ease);}
  .logo span b{color:var(--blue-light);font-weight:700;}
  header.scrolled .logo span b{color:var(--blue);}
  .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px;}
  .nav-links a{font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--nav-fg);position:relative;padding:4px 0;transition:color .4s var(--ease);}
  .nav-links a::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--accent-2);transition:width .3s var(--ease);}
  .nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-links a.active{color:var(--nav-fg);}
  .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:100px;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),background .35s var(--ease);white-space:nowrap;}
  .btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-2));color:#04211f;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,168,181,.35);}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,168,181,.45);}
  .btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:var(--nav-fg);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);}
  header.scrolled .btn-ghost{background:rgba(0,168,181,.08);color:var(--blue);border-color:rgba(0,168,181,.2);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .btn-light{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);}
  .btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;}
  .nav-cta .btn-primary{padding:12px 26px;font-size:.9rem;}
  .hamburger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;z-index:1100;position:relative;}
  .hamburger span{width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--nav-fg);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s var(--ease);}
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}
  .hamburger.active{--nav-fg:var(--navy);}

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero{min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;padding-top:120px;padding-bottom:80px;
    background:#000;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}
  .hero-video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0;}
  .hero-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,6,6,.35) 0%, rgba(2,6,6,.55) 55%, rgba(2,6,6,.92) 100%),
      linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 10%, rgba(0,20,20,.15) 60%);}
  .hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:2;}
  .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .eyebrow .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);animation:pulse 1.8s infinite;}
  @keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}50%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(1.4);}}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4.2rem);line-height:1.08;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:24px;}
  .hero h1 .grad{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--sky),var(--accent-2));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;}
  .hero p{font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);max-width:520px;margin-bottom:36px;}
  .hero-btns{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:48px;}
  .hero-trust{display:flex;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}
  .hero-trust .item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-weight:600;}
  .hero-trust svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--accent-2);}
  .hero-visual{position:relative;height:520px;}
  .kite-float{position:absolute;animation:float 6s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);opacity:.5;}
  .blob-1{width:340px;height:340px;background:var(--blue-light);top:-40px;right:-40px;animation:drift 10s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .blob-2{width:260px;height:260px;background:var(--accent);bottom:0;left:20px;animation:drift 12s ease-in-out infinite reverse;}
  @keyframes drift{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0);}50%{transform:translate(-30px,30px);}}
  @keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-4deg);}50%{transform:translateY(-26px) rotate(4deg);}}
  .hero-card{position:absolute;background:rgba(6,16,17,.68);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    border-radius:18px;padding:18px 20px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5);animation:float 7s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .hero-card.c1{top:8%;left:0;animation-delay:.2s;}
  .hero-card.c2{bottom:14%;right:0;animation-delay:1.1s;}
  .hero-card.c3{top:44%;left:26%;animation-delay:.6s;}
  .hero-card .row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
  .hero-card .ic{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));flex-shrink:0;}
  .hero-card .ic svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:#fff;}
  .hero-card b{display:block;font-size:.85rem;text-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
  .hero-card small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);font-size:.72rem;}
  .scroll-cue{position:absolute;bottom:36px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.05em;z-index:3;}
  .scroll-cue .chev{width:18px;height:18px;border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);transform:rotate(45deg);animation:chev 1.8s infinite;}
  @keyframes chev{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(45deg);}50%{opacity:1;}100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);}}

  /* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
  .marquee-wrap{background:var(--white);padding:30px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;}
  .marquee-label{text-align:center;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px;}
  .marquee{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:scroll-left 26s linear infinite;gap:64px;}
  .marquee-wrap:hover .marquee{animation-play-state:paused;}
  @keyframes scroll-left{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
  .logo-chip{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;opacity:.6;white-space:nowrap;}
  .logo-chip .dot-sq{width:10px;height:10px;background:var(--blue);border-radius:3px;}

  /* ---------- Section heading ---------- */
  .section-pad{padding:120px 0;}
  .kicker{display:inline-block;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:14px;}
  .sec-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:64px;}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .sec-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.6;}
  .center{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}

  /* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease);}
  .reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

  /* ---------- Services bento ---------- */
  .bento{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:200px;gap:20px;}
  .bento .card{grid-column:span 2;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;border:1px solid var(--line);
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .bento .card.wide{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 1;}
  .bento .card.small{grid-column:span 1;}
  .bento .card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
  .bento .card::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(32,84,232,.06),transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;}
  .bento .card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
  .card-ic{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));margin-bottom:6px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
  .bento .card:hover .card-ic{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);}
  .card-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:#fff;}
  .bento .card h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
  .bento .card p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5;}
  .card-arrow{position:absolute;top:26px;right:26px;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg-alt);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.4s var(--ease);}
  .bento .card:hover .card-arrow{background:var(--accent);transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .card-arrow svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--blue);transition:.4s;}
  .bento .card:hover .card-arrow svg{color:#fff;}
  .services-more{margin-top:20px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;}
  .chip-card{background:var(--bg-alt);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;border:1px solid transparent;transition:.35s var(--ease);}
  .chip-card:hover{background:var(--white);border-color:var(--line);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .chip-card svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--accent);flex-shrink:0;}

  /* ---------- Founder spotlight ---------- */
  .founder-sec{background:var(--white);}
  .founder-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;}
  .founder-photo-wrap{position:relative;}
  .founder-photo{border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);aspect-ratio:4/5;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));animation:founder-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;}
  @keyframes founder-float{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-14px);}}
  .founder-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block;}
  .founder-badge{position:absolute;bottom:-28px;right:-22px;width:120px;height:auto;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:10px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transition:.4s var(--ease);}
  .founder-photo-wrap:hover .founder-badge{transform:scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);}
  .founder-title{color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .founder-copy h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
  .founder-copy p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:30px;max-width:560px;}
  .founder-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}

  /* ---------- Partner institutions ---------- */
  .partners-sec{background:var(--bg-alt);}
  .partner-marquee-wrap{background:var(--navy);padding:20px 0;margin:50px 0;overflow:hidden;}
  .partner-marquee{display:flex;width:max-content;gap:36px;animation:scroll-left 32s linear infinite;}
  .partner-marquee-wrap:hover .partner-marquee{animation-play-state:paused;}
  .partner-chip{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;white-space:nowrap;opacity:.85;}
  .partner-chip .mono{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--accent-2));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:800;color:#04211f;flex-shrink:0;}

  /* ---------- Partner logo cards (real institution logos, floating/interactive) ---------- */
  .partner-logo-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
    background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:16px 22px;min-width:160px;height:104px;flex-shrink:0;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.22);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);cursor:default;}
  .partner-logo-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px) scale(1.05);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,168,181,.45);}
  .partner-logo-card img{max-width:118px;max-height:42px;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;}
  .partner-logo-card span{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;
    max-width:150px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;letter-spacing:.01em;}
  .partner-logo-card .mono-fallback{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--accent-2));
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;color:#04211f;}
  .partner-cats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-bottom:60px;}
  .partner-cat{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.4s var(--ease);}
  .partner-cat:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .partner-cat-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:18px;padding-bottom:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .pc-ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
  .pc-ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
  .partner-cat-head h3{font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:700;}
  .partner-list li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 8px;border-radius:10px;transition:.3s var(--ease);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;}
  .partner-list li:hover{background:var(--bg-alt);transform:translateX(6px);}
  .partner-list .mono{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--bg-alt);color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.64rem;font-weight:800;flex-shrink:0;transition:.3s var(--ease);}
  .partner-list li:hover .mono{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);}
  .why-partner{background:var(--navy);border-radius:28px;padding:50px;margin-bottom:56px;}
  .why-title{color:#fff;font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:700;text-align:center;margin-bottom:36px;}
  .why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:24px;}
  .why-item{text-align:center;}
  .why-ic{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 16px;transition:.4s var(--ease);}
  .why-item:hover .why-ic{background:var(--accent);transform:scale(1.1);}
  .why-ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--accent-2);transition:.3s;}
  .why-item:hover .why-ic svg{color:#04211f;}
  .why-item h4{color:#fff;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}
  .why-item p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.5;}
  .stats-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;text-align:center;}
  .stat-item b{display:block;font-size:2.3rem;font-weight:800;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
    background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue),var(--accent-2));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;margin-bottom:6px;}
  .stat-item span{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;}
  .stat-item.placeholder b{opacity:.35;}

  /* ---------- About ---------- */
  .about-sec{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
  .about-sec .kicker{color:var(--accent-2);}
  .about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
  .value-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;transition:.4s var(--ease);}
  .value-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);transform:translateY(-6px);}
  .value-card .num{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--accent-2);letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:14px;}
  .value-card h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:12px;font-weight:700;}
  .value-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);line-height:1.6;font-size:.95rem;}
  .about-sec .sec-head p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);}
  .about-sec .sec-head h2{color:#fff;}

  /* ---------- Team ---------- */
  .team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;}
  .team-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:18px;padding:26px 20px;text-align:center;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.4s var(--ease);position:relative;}
  .team-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .avatar{width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 16px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;color:#fff;}
  .team-card h4{font-size:.98rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;}
  .team-card span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);display:block;margin-bottom:10px;}
  .team-card a{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;opacity:.85;word-break:break-all;transition:.3s;}
  .team-card:hover a{opacity:1;}

  /* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
  .cta-banner{margin:0 32px;border-radius:32px;padding:80px 60px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue),#046670 55%,var(--navy));color:#fff;}
  .cta-banner h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:18px;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
  .cta-banner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 34px;font-size:1.05rem;}
  .cta-banner .blob{opacity:.35;}

  /* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
  .test-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
  .test-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.4s var(--ease);}
  .test-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .stars{display:flex;gap:4px;margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--accent-2);}
  .stars svg{width:16px;height:16px;}
  .test-card p{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:22px;}
  .test-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
  .test-who .avatar{width:44px;height:44px;font-size:.9rem;margin:0;}
  .test-who b{display:block;font-size:.9rem;}
  .test-who span{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);}

  /* ---------- Webinar ---------- */
  .webinar-sec{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#E7FAFA,var(--bg));}
  .webinar-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;}
  .webinar-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:24px;padding:40px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border:1px solid var(--line);}
  .webinar-date{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:70px;height:70px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px;}
  .webinar-date b{font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1;}
  .webinar-date span{font-size:.65rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;}
  .topic-list li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);}
  .topic-list svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--accent);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;}

  /* ---------- Blog ---------- */
  .blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:26px;}
  .blog-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.4s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
  .blog-thumb{height:180px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .blog-thumb svg{position:absolute;opacity:.25;width:140px;height:140px;top:20px;right:-20px;}
  .blog-body{padding:26px;}
  .blog-date{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}
  .blog-body h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.3;}
  .blog-body p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:16px;}
  .blog-body .read{font-weight:700;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--blue);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
  .blog-body .read svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:.3s;}
  .blog-card:hover .read svg{transform:translateX(4px);}

  /* ---------- Contact ---------- */
  .contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:50px;align-items:start;}
  .contact-list li{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .contact-list .ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
  .contact-list .ic svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--blue);}
  .contact-list b{display:block;font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:3px;}
  .contact-list span{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);}
  .map-frame{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);height:220px;}
  .map-frame iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;filter:grayscale(.15);}

  /* ---------- Contact form ---------- */
  .contact-form{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:36px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
  .form-2col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;}
  .form-row{margin-bottom:20px;}
  .form-row label{display:block;font-size:.83rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--ink);}
  .form-row input,.form-row select,.form-row textarea{width:100%;padding:13px 16px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--bg);font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);transition:.3s var(--ease);}
  .form-row input:focus,.form-row select:focus,.form-row textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,168,181,.12);}
  .form-row textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:90px;font-family:inherit;}
  .form-row select{appearance:none;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2357706F' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center;background-size:16px;}
  .wa-btn{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;}
  .wa-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px;}
  .form-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:14px;line-height:1.5;text-align:center;}

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--navy);color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);padding:70px 0 30px;}
  .foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:50px;}
  .foot-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:16px;}
  footer p{font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.6;max-width:280px;}
  .foot-col h4{color:#fff;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;}
  .foot-col li{margin-bottom:11px;font-size:.9rem;}
  .foot-col a:hover{color:#fff;}
  .foot-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:18px;}
  .foot-social a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.3s;}
  .foot-social a:hover{background:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .foot-social svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:#fff;}
  .foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:26px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}

  /* ---------- Back to top ---------- */
  #to-top{position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(10px);transition:.35s var(--ease);z-index:900;cursor:pointer;}
  #to-top.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateY(0);}
  #to-top svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:#fff;}

  /* ---------- Placeholder note badge ---------- */
  .todo{display:inline-block;background:#FFF3CD;color:#8A6D00;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:6px;margin-left:8px;vertical-align:middle;}

  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width:1024px){
    .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .hero-visual{height:360px;order:-1;}
    .bento{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .services-more{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:60px;}
    .founder-photo{max-width:360px;margin:0 auto;}
    .partner-cats{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .stats-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px;}
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .test-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .webinar-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  }
  /* Hamburger nav kicks in for phone AND iPad/tablet widths — the full desktop nav (6 links + button)
     doesn't fit between ~721-1024px and was overlapping the Consultation button on iPad. */
  @media (max-width:1024px){
    .nav-links{position:fixed;top:0;right:-100%;width:78%;max-width:360px;height:100vh;background:#fff;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:28px;transition:right .45s var(--ease);box-shadow:-10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.1);z-index:1050;}
    .nav-links.open{right:0;}
    .nav-links a{color:var(--navy) !important;font-size:1.1rem;}
    .hamburger{display:flex;}
    .nav-cta .btn-ghost{display:none;}
    .nav-cta{gap:10px;}
    .nav-cta .btn-primary{padding:10px 18px;font-size:.82rem;}
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .stats-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .why-partner{padding:34px 22px;}
    .cta-banner{margin:0 16px;padding:56px 28px;}
    .section-pad{padding:80px 0;}
    .form-2col{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;}
    .contact-form{padding:26px;}
  }

/* ---------- Floating consultation button ---------- */
#fab-consult{position:fixed;bottom:28px;left:28px;z-index:900;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:15px 22px;border-radius:100px;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-2));color:#04211f;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(0,168,181,.4);transition:.4s var(--ease);white-space:nowrap;}
#fab-consult:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,168,181,.5);}
#fab-consult svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;}
#fab-consult .fab-pulse{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:100px;background:var(--accent);opacity:.5;animation:fab-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;z-index:-1;}
@keyframes fab-pulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.45;}100%{transform:scale(1.35);opacity:0;}}
@media (max-width:720px){
  #fab-consult{left:16px;bottom:16px;padding:13px 16px;font-size:0;gap:0;}
  #fab-consult svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
  #fab-consult .fab-text{display:none;}
}

/* ---------- Inner page hero (About / Services / B2B / Contact) ---------- */
.page-hero{min-height:56vh;display:flex;align-items:center;padding-top:150px;padding-bottom:70px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, #0f2a2c 0%, var(--navy) 55%, #030808 100%);color:#fff;}
.page-hero .blob-1{top:-60px;right:-40px;}
.page-hero .blob-2{bottom:-80px;left:-40px;}
.page-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:760px;}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-bottom:22px;font-weight:600;}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff;}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.4rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.12;margin-bottom:20px;}
.page-hero p{font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);max-width:600px;}

/* ---------- Services detail page ---------- */
.svc-detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px;}
.svc-detail-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:34px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.4s var(--ease);display:flex;gap:20px;}
.svc-detail-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.svc-detail-card .card-ic{flex-shrink:0;}
.svc-detail-card h3{font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}
.svc-detail-card p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;}
.svc-cat-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:70px 0 30px;}
.svc-cat-label:first-of-type{margin-top:0;}
.svc-cat-label span{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);white-space:nowrap;}
.svc-cat-label .line{height:1px;background:var(--line);flex:1;}

/* ---------- B2B partner page ---------- */
.partner-type-group{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:8px;}
.partner-type-pill{position:relative;}
.partner-type-pill input{position:absolute;opacity:0;inset:0;cursor:pointer;}
.partner-type-pill label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:14px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--bg);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;cursor:pointer;transition:.3s var(--ease);}
.partner-type-pill label svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--muted);transition:.3s;}
.partner-type-pill input:checked + label{border-color:var(--blue);background:rgba(0,168,181,.08);color:var(--blue);}
.partner-type-pill input:checked + label svg{color:var(--blue);}
.partner-type-pill input:focus-visible + label{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,168,181,.15);}
.b2b-benefit-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;}
.b2b-benefit-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.4s var(--ease);text-align:center;}
.b2b-benefit-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.b2b-benefit-card .card-ic{margin:0 auto 18px;}
.b2b-benefit-card h3{font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}
.b2b-benefit-card p{font-size:.87rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55;}
.b2b-steps{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin-top:20px;}
.b2b-step{flex:1;text-align:center;position:relative;}
.b2b-step .num{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;margin:0 auto 14px;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;}
.b2b-step h4{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;}
.b2b-step p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);}

/* ---------- About page extras ---------- */
.story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;}
.story-copy p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:18px;}
.approach-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;margin-top:10px;}
.approach-item{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:22px 24px;transition:.3s var(--ease);}
.approach-item:hover{transform:translateX(6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.approach-item .num-badge{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--bg-alt);color:var(--blue);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;flex-shrink:0;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;}
.approach-item h4{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;}
.approach-item p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55;}

/* ---------- Multi-page responsive additions ---------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .svc-detail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .b2b-benefit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
  .b2b-steps{flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .b2b-step{flex:0 0 45%;}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .b2b-benefit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .page-hero{min-height:auto;padding-top:130px;padding-bottom:50px;}
}

/* ================= PAGE TRANSITION OVERLAY ================= */
body{opacity:0;animation:page-in .6s var(--ease) forwards;}
@keyframes page-in{to{opacity:1;}}
#page-fade{position:fixed;inset:0;background:var(--navy);z-index:99999;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .38s var(--ease);}
#page-fade.active{opacity:1;pointer-events:all;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  body{opacity:1;animation:none;}
}

/* ================= COLORFUL STATS GRID ================= */
.stats-grid-new{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:20px;}
.stat-card-new{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:32px 22px;text-align:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:.45s var(--ease);}
.stat-card-new::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.08;transition:opacity .4s;}
.stat-card-new:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.stat-card-new:hover::before{opacity:.14;}
.stat-card-new:nth-child(1)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%,var(--blue),transparent 70%);}
.stat-card-new:nth-child(2)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%,var(--violet),transparent 70%);}
.stat-card-new:nth-child(3)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%,var(--coral),transparent 70%);}
.stat-card-new:nth-child(4)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%,var(--amber),transparent 70%);}
.stat-card-new:nth-child(5)::before{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%,var(--accent-2),transparent 70%);}
.stat-card-new .stat-ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 16px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--accent-2));position:relative;z-index:1;}
.stat-card-new .stat-ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:#fff;}
.stat-card-new b{display:block;font-size:2.1rem;font-weight:800;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue),var(--accent-2));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  position:relative;z-index:1;margin-bottom:6px;}
.stat-card-new span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;position:relative;z-index:1;display:block;line-height:1.4;}

/* ================= TESTIMONIALS ================= */
.testi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
.google-reviews-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;border:1px solid var(--line);}
.google-reviews-btn svg{flex-shrink:0;}
@media (max-width:1024px){.testi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;}}
.testi-trust-badge{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.testi-trust-badge .stars-lg{display:flex;gap:3px;color:var(--amber);}
.testi-trust-badge .stars-lg svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
.testi-wall{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;margin:0 -32px;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent);}
.testi-row{display:flex;width:max-content;gap:20px;animation:scroll-left 60s linear infinite;}
.testi-row.row-rev{animation-name:scroll-right;}
.testi-row.paused,.testi-row:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes scroll-right{from{transform:translateX(-50%);}to{transform:translateX(0);}}
.testi-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  width:340px;flex-shrink:0;cursor:pointer;transition:.35s var(--ease);}
.testi-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--blue-light);}
.testi-card .stars{margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--amber);}
.testi-card p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:16px;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:4;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;}
.testi-card.expanded p{-webkit-line-clamp:unset;}
.testi-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.testi-who .avatar{width:38px;height:38px;font-size:.78rem;margin:0;flex-shrink:0;}
.testi-who b{display:block;font-size:.86rem;}
.testi-who span{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);}

/* ================= TIMELINE (About) ================= */
.timeline{position:relative;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;}
.timeline::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:24px;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--blue),var(--accent-2),transparent);}
.timeline-item{position:relative;padding-left:66px;margin-bottom:44px;}
.timeline-item:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.timeline-dot{position:absolute;left:12px;top:2px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--accent-2));
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--bg);}
.timeline-dot svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:#fff;}
.timeline-item h4{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;}
.timeline-item p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;}
.timeline-item .t-year{display:inline-block;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--blue);text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:6px;}

/* ================= SERVICE CARDS V2 (photo-style header) ================= */
.svc-card-v2{background:var(--white);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:.45s var(--ease);position:relative;}
.svc-card-v2:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-head{height:150px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--blue) 100%);}
.svc-card-v2:nth-child(3n+2) .svc-head{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--violet) 100%);}
.svc-card-v2:nth-child(3n+3) .svc-head{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,#046670 60%,var(--accent-2) 130%);}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-head::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.25),transparent 60%);
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.svc-card-v2:hover .svc-head::before{transform:scale(1.3);}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-head-ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);position:relative;z-index:1;}
.svc-card-v2:hover .svc-head-ic{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-head-ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:#fff;}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-body{padding:24px;}
.svc-card-v2 h3{font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}
.svc-card-v2 p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:16px;}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-link{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-link svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:.3s var(--ease);}
.svc-card-v2:hover .svc-link svg{transform:translateX(4px);}
.svc-grid-v2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;}

/* ================= BLOG PAGE ================= */
.blog-featured{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:0;background:var(--white);border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);margin-bottom:60px;}
.blog-featured-media{position:relative;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--blue) 120%);overflow:hidden;}
.blog-featured-media::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 75% 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.2),transparent 55%);}
.blog-featured-media svg{position:absolute;opacity:.18;width:220px;height:220px;bottom:-30px;right:-30px;}
.blog-featured-body{padding:48px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.blog-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(0,168,181,.1);color:var(--blue);
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;width:fit-content;}
.blog-featured-body h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:14px;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.25;}
.blog-featured-body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:22px;}
.blog-grid-v2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:26px;}
.blog-card-v2{background:var(--white);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.4s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.blog-card-v2:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.blog-card-v2 .blog-thumb-v2{height:170px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--sky));}
.blog-card-v2:nth-child(2n) .blog-thumb-v2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));}
.blog-card-v2 .blog-thumb-v2 svg{position:absolute;opacity:.22;width:140px;height:140px;top:15px;right:-20px;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
.blog-card-v2:hover .blog-thumb-v2 svg{transform:scale(1.15) rotate(6deg);}
.blog-card-v2 .blog-body-v2{padding:24px;}
.blog-body-v2 h3{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.3;}
.blog-body-v2 p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:14px;}
.blog-body-v2 .read{font-weight:700;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--blue);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.blog-body-v2 .read svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.blog-card-v2:hover .read svg{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* ================= SUBMIT BUTTON (forms, backend-agnostic) ================= */
.submit-btn{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;}
.submit-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.submit-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ADDITIONS V2 ================= */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .stats-grid-new{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  .svc-grid-v2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .blog-featured{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .blog-featured-media{min-height:240px;}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .stats-grid-new{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .svc-grid-v2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .blog-grid-v2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .blog-featured-body{padding:30px;}
  .testi-card{width:280px;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   PHASE 2 — COLOUR SYSTEM, PHOTOGRAPHY & UI ELEMENT UPGRADES
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- Extra colour tokens & tinted section backgrounds ---------- */
:root{
  --violet-light:#EFEDFF;
  --coral-light:#FFEDE7;
  --amber-light:#FFF6E1;
  --violet-2:#9B93FF;
  --coral-2:#FFAB8F;
  --amber-2:#FFD166;
}
.section-tint-violet{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FBFAFF 0%,var(--violet-light) 100%);}
.section-tint-coral{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFAF8 0%,var(--coral-light) 100%);}
.section-tint-amber{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFDF7 0%,var(--amber-light) 100%);}
.blob-violet{background:var(--violet) !important;}
.blob-coral{background:var(--coral) !important;}
.blob-amber{background:var(--amber) !important;}

/* ---------- Icon colour variants (used across bento / detail cards) ---------- */
.card-ic.ic-violet,.pc-ic.ic-violet,.stat-ic.ic-violet{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--violet-2)) !important;}
.card-ic.ic-coral,.pc-ic.ic-coral,.stat-ic.ic-coral{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--coral),var(--coral-2)) !important;}
.card-ic.ic-amber,.pc-ic.ic-amber,.stat-ic.ic-amber{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber),var(--amber-2)) !important;}
.card-ic.ic-navy,.pc-ic.ic-navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--blue)) !important;}

/* ---------- Pills / tags ---------- */
.tag-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:7px 15px;border-radius:100px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.tag-pill.tp-blue{background:rgba(0,168,181,.1);color:var(--blue);}
.tag-pill.tp-violet{background:var(--violet-light);color:var(--violet);}
.tag-pill.tp-coral{background:var(--coral-light);color:#D9542F;}
.tag-pill.tp-amber{background:var(--amber-light);color:#9A6B00;}
.tag-pill.tp-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);}

/* ---------- Gradient border wrapper ---------- */
.gradient-border{position:relative;border-radius:24px;padding:2px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--violet) 50%,var(--coral));}
.gradient-border>*{border-radius:22px;background:var(--white);}

/* ---------- Image hover-zoom utility ---------- */
.img-zoom{overflow:hidden;position:relative;}
.img-zoom img{transition:transform .7s var(--ease);width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.img-zoom:hover img{transform:scale(1.08);}

/* ---------- Photo label / caption chip on images ---------- */
.photo-label{position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:2;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(6,14,14,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);color:#fff;
  padding:9px 14px;border-radius:100px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);}
.photo-label svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--accent-2);flex-shrink:0;}

/* ---------- Hero photo panel (layered behind floating cards) ---------- */
.hero-photo-panel{position:absolute;border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);}
.hero-photo-panel img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.hero-photo-panel::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(3,10,10,0) 40%,rgba(3,10,10,.55) 100%);}

/* ---------- Photo strip (client journey band) ---------- */
.photo-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;gap:18px;}
.photo-strip .ps-item{position:relative;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);height:340px;}
.photo-strip .ps-item:nth-child(2){height:280px;align-self:end;}
.photo-strip .ps-item:nth-child(3){height:390px;}
.photo-strip .ps-item:nth-child(4){height:260px;align-self:end;}
.photo-strip .ps-item::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,7,7,0) 45%,rgba(5,7,7,.75) 100%);}
.photo-strip .ps-tag{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;z-index:2;}
.photo-strip .ps-caption{position:absolute;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:2;color:#fff;}
.photo-strip .ps-caption b{display:block;font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px;}
.photo-strip .ps-caption span{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}

/* ---------- Split media (image + text, reusable) ---------- */
.split-media{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;}
.split-media.rev{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
.split-media.rev .sm-media{order:2;}
.split-media.rev .sm-copy{order:1;}
.sm-media{position:relative;}
.sm-media-main{border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);aspect-ratio:4/3.4;position:relative;}
.sm-media-accent{position:absolute;width:46%;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  border:5px solid var(--bg);bottom:-34px;right:-30px;}
.split-media.rev .sm-media-accent{right:auto;left:-30px;}
.sm-media-blob{position:absolute;width:220px;height:220px;filter:blur(50px);opacity:.35;border-radius:50%;z-index:-1;top:-30px;left:-30px;}
.sm-copy h2{margin-bottom:16px;}
.sm-copy p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:16px;}
.sm-stat-row{display:flex;gap:28px;margin-top:26px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.sm-stat-row .sm-stat b{display:block;font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue),var(--violet));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;}
.sm-stat-row .sm-stat span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;}

/* ---------- Service card photo header (upgrades .svc-head) ---------- */
.svc-card-v2 .svc-head.has-photo{background:var(--navy);}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-head.has-photo img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease);opacity:.88;}
.svc-card-v2:hover .svc-head.has-photo img{transform:scale(1.1);}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-head.has-photo::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,10,10,.15) 0%,rgba(5,10,10,.78) 100%);}
.svc-card-v2 .svc-head.has-photo::after{display:none;}

/* ---------- CTA banner with photo background ---------- */
.cta-banner.has-photo{background:#04191c;}
.cta-banner.has-photo .cta-bg-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0;opacity:.5;}
.cta-banner.has-photo::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(2,10,12,.94) 15%,rgba(0,60,66,.72) 55%,rgba(0,90,98,.4) 100%);}
.cta-banner.has-photo>.blob{z-index:1;}
.cta-banner.has-photo>div:last-child{position:relative;z-index:2;}

/* ---------- Image grid (masonry-ish, for about/b2b pages) ---------- */
.img-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:130px;gap:16px;}
.img-grid .ig-item{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.img-grid .ig-item.big{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2;}
.img-grid .ig-item.tall{grid-row:span 2;}
.img-grid .ig-item.wide{grid-column:span 2;}

/* ---------- Blog thumb photo variant ---------- */
.blog-thumb-v2.has-photo,.blog-thumb.has-photo,.blog-featured-media.has-photo{background:var(--navy);}
.blog-thumb-v2.has-photo img,.blog-thumb.has-photo img,.blog-featured-media.has-photo img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.82;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.blog-card-v2:hover .blog-thumb-v2.has-photo img,.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb.has-photo img{transform:scale(1.1);}
.blog-thumb-v2.has-photo::before,.blog-thumb.has-photo::before,.blog-featured-media.has-photo::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,10,10,.05) 30%,rgba(5,10,10,.75) 100%);}

/* ---------- Decorative floating shape accents ---------- */
.deco-dot{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;z-index:1;}
.deco-ring{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid;opacity:.5;z-index:1;}

/* ---------- Page hero with photo (About/Services/B2B/Contact inner heroes) ---------- */
.page-hero.has-photo{background:var(--navy);}
.page-hero.has-photo .ph-bg-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:0;opacity:.42;}
.page-hero.has-photo::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(15,42,44,.65) 0%, rgba(3,8,8,.88) 55%, rgba(3,8,8,.97) 100%);}
.page-hero.has-photo .page-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.page-hero.has-photo .blob{z-index:1;}

/* ---------- Team culture strip (candid client/consultation photography, not attributed headshots) ---------- */
.culture-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:56px;}
.culture-strip .cs-item{position:relative;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;height:220px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.culture-strip .cs-item::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,10,10,0) 50%,rgba(5,10,10,.7) 100%);}
.culture-strip .cs-cap{position:absolute;left:14px;bottom:14px;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;}

/* ---------- Responsive: Phase 2 additions ---------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .photo-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;grid-auto-rows:260px;}
  .photo-strip .ps-item,.photo-strip .ps-item:nth-child(2),.photo-strip .ps-item:nth-child(3),.photo-strip .ps-item:nth-child(4){height:260px;align-self:stretch;}
  .split-media,.split-media.rev{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;}
  .split-media.rev .sm-media,.split-media.rev .sm-copy{order:initial;}
  .sm-media-main{aspect-ratio:16/10;}
  .sm-media-accent{width:38%;}
  .img-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .img-grid .ig-item.big{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 1;height:280px;}
  .culture-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .photo-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .sm-media-accent{display:none;}
  .img-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .img-grid .ig-item.big,.img-grid .ig-item.tall,.img-grid .ig-item.wide{grid-column:span 1;height:220px;}
}

/* ---------- PHASE 3 — Hero rebuild for everything below desktop (phone + iPad/tablet) ----------
   Above 1024px: original floating photo-panel + badge composition (verified, looks good on real desktop widths).
   At/below 1024px (phones AND iPads, both orientations): that composition gets stretched into a short, very
   wide box and looks distorted, so it's replaced everywhere down here with: full video background + a simple
   trust-chip row. This keeps mobile, iPad-portrait and iPad-landscape all on the same verified-clean layout. */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero{padding-top:130px;padding-bottom:60px;min-height:auto;}
  .hero-inner{gap:0;}
  .hero-visual{display:none;}
  .hero-btns{margin-bottom:22px;}
  .hero-trust{gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .scroll-cue{display:none;} /* was overlapping the trust row once hero height became auto below desktop */

  /* ---------- Trust chip strip (replaces floating hero-card badges below desktop) ---------- */
  .trust-strip{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:0 0 28px;}
  .trust-strip .tchip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-radius:100px;padding:9px 15px;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap;}
  .trust-strip .tchip svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--accent-2);flex-shrink:0;}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .hero{padding-top:118px;padding-bottom:56px;}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,7vw,2.6rem);}
  .hero p{font-size:1rem;}
  .hero-btns .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;text-align:center;}
}
@media (min-width:1025px){
  .trust-strip{display:none;}
}

/* ---------- PHASE 3 — Partner logo marquee mobile sizing ---------- */
@media (max-width:720px){
  .partner-logo-card{min-width:130px;height:90px;padding:12px 16px;}
  .partner-logo-card img{max-width:96px;max-height:34px;}
  .partner-logo-card span{font-size:.6rem;max-width:120px;}
}