/* cgc-overflow-fix */
html { overflow-x: clip; }

/* ==========================================================
   Cre8tive Global Consulting — styles
   Navy + Steel + Amber accent
   ========================================================== */

:root {
  --navy: #0B1A3D;
  --navy-2: #122352;
  --navy-deep: #06122A;
  --steel: #3E6F8E;
  --steel-soft: #6FA8C8;
  --amber: #F5A623;
  --amber-hot: #E89812;
  --amber-soft: #FFE9B8;
  --ink: #0B1A3D;
  --ink-2: #2B3554;
  --mute: #5A6478;
  --line: #E5E8F0;
  --line-2: #EDEFF5;
  --soft: #F7F8FB;
  --soft-2: #F1F3FA;
  --white: #ffffff;

  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,26,61,.05), 0 4px 12px rgba(11,26,61,.04);
  --shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(11,26,61,.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(11,26,61,.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(11,26,61,.14), 0 6px 18px rgba(11,26,61,.06);
  --shadow-amber: 0 14px 40px rgba(245,166,35,.35);

  --font: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;

  --container: 1240px;
  --header-h: 92px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ---------- typography ---------- */
.display {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5.2vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
}
.display em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  display: inline-block;
}
.h2 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
}
.h2.center { text-align: center; }
.h2.light { color: #fff; }
.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0 8%, rgba(245,166,35,.28) 8% 92%, transparent 92%);
  padding: 0 .12em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.highlight-amber { color: var(--amber); }

.body { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--mute); margin: 0 0 18px; max-width: 60ch; }
.body.strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.lede {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--mute);
  margin: 0 0 30px;
  max-width: 56ch;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: var(--steel);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: rgba(62,111,142,.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(62,111,142,.16);
}
.eyebrow-center {
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.eyebrow-light {
  color: var(--amber);
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.12);
  border-color: rgba(245,166,35,.3);
}
.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,166,35,.18);
  animation: pulseDot 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245,166,35,.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(245,166,35,0); }
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn svg { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 26px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn-xl { padding: 19px 32px; font-size: 17px; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11,26,61,.22);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-amber);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: rgba(11,26,61,.18);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-ghost .play-dot {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 2px;
  margin-left: -8px;
}

/* pulse */
.pulse { position: relative; }
.pulse::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--amber);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: pulseRing 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% { opacity: .7; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.18); }
}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11,26,61,.04);
}
.nav-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  height: var(--header-h);
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand-mark { display: inline-flex; }
.brand-text {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05;
}
.brand-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.brand-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.nav-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-left: 32px;
  flex: 1;
}
.nav-main a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.nav-main a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--amber);
  transition: width .25s ease;
}
.nav-main a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-main a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.phone-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.phone-pill:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--amber-hot); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-main { display: none; }
  .phone-pill span { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 60px) 0 clamp(44px, 5vw, 80px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 90% -10%, rgba(245,166,35,.06), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at -10% 20%, rgba(62,111,142,.07), transparent 70%),
    var(--white);
}
.hero-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-copy { max-width: 640px; align-self: center; }
.ai-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2px 12px 4px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .82em;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  vertical-align: 0.04em;
  margin: 0 .1em;
}
.ai-chip svg { color: var(--amber); animation: spin 8s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 38px; }

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.avatars { display: flex; }
.av {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 2.5px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -10px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.av-1 { margin-left: 0; background: var(--navy); }
.av-2 { background: var(--steel); }
.av-3 { background: var(--ink-2); }
.av-4 { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
.meta-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--mute); }
.meta-text strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.stars { color: var(--amber); display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* hero visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 540px;
  align-self: stretch;
}
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.photo-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 0 40px;
  border-radius: 200px 200px 28px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--soft) 0%, #E8EEF5 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.photo-placeholder {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D8E0EC 0%, #C5D1E0 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.photo-placeholder.photo-tall { border-radius: 22px; }
.photo-placeholder.photo-wide { border-radius: 22px; min-height: 520px; }
.ph-stripes {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0 12px, rgba(11,26,61,.04) 12px 13px);
}
.ph-stripes-amber {
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0 12px, rgba(245,166,35,.13) 12px 13px);
  background-color: #FFF3DA;
}
.ph-label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(11,26,61,.42);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(11,26,61,.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 200px;
  animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.fc-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fc-label { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--mute); font-weight: 500; }
.fc-value { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.fc-value .unit { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mute); margin-left: 4px; }

.fc-savings { top: 8%; left: -10px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.fc-ai      { top: 46%; right: -8px; animation-delay: -2s; }
.fc-retention { bottom: 4%; left: 10px; animation-delay: -4s; }

@keyframes floatY {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

.orbit {
  position: absolute;
  width: 110%;
  height: 110%;
  top: -5%;
  right: -5%;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: spin 60s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* hero deco shapes */
.hero-deco {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.shape { position: absolute; }
.shape-grid {
  top: 12%;
  right: 36%;
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(62,111,142,.35) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px);
  background-size: 14px 14px;
  opacity: .8;
  animation: floatY 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.shape-ring {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245,166,35,.4);
}
.shape-ring-1 { width: 80px; height: 80px; top: 8%; left: 38%; animation: floatX 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.shape-ring-2 { width: 130px; height: 130px; bottom: 14%; left: 42%; border-color: rgba(62,111,142,.3); animation: floatX 9s -2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes floatX {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(0) rotate(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(20px) rotate(20deg); }
}
.shape-dot {
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
}
.shape-dot-1 { width: 12px; height: 12px; top: 22%; left: 44%; animation: pulse2 2.5s ease infinite; }
.shape-dot-2 { width: 8px; height: 8px; bottom: 30%; left: 35%; background: var(--steel); animation: pulse2 3s -1s ease infinite; }
.shape-dot-3 { width: 14px; height: 14px; top: 70%; left: 5%; background: var(--navy); animation: pulse2 2.7s -.5s ease infinite; }
@keyframes pulse2 {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .9; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: .4; }
}
.shape-cross { color: rgba(11,26,61,.3); animation: spin 12s linear infinite; }
.shape-cross-1 { width: 22px; height: 22px; top: 30%; left: 4%; }
.shape-cross-2 { width: 18px; height: 18px; bottom: 18%; right: 48%; color: rgba(245,166,35,.7); animation-duration: 14s; animation-direction: reverse; }
.shape-square {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(62,111,142,.3);
  transform: rotate(20deg);
  top: 56%; left: 38%;
  animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.shape-triangle {
  width: 60px; height: 52px;
  color: rgba(245,166,35,.45);
  top: 65%; right: 38%;
  animation: floatY 9s -3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-copy { align-self: start; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 460px; }
  .hero-deco { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-row { gap: 36px; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 360px; }
  .photo-frame { inset: 0; border-radius: 120px 120px 22px 22px; }
  .float-card { min-width: 0; padding: 11px 14px; gap: 10px; }
  .fc-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .fc-value { font-size: 17px; }
  .fc-savings { left: 0; }
  .fc-ai { right: 0; }
  .fc-retention { left: 4px; }
}

/* ---------- HERO CAROUSEL ---------- */
.hero-stage { position: relative; }
.hero-slide { transition: opacity .7s ease; }
.hero-slide:not(:first-child) { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero-slide:not(.is-active) { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 6;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; padding: 0;
  border: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11,26,61,.18);
  transition: width .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.hero-dot:hover { background: rgba(11,26,61,.34); }
.hero-dot.is-active { width: 28px; border-radius: 5px; background: var(--amber); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-slide { transition: none; }
}

/* ---------- TRUST MARQUEE ---------- */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 22px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-bar::before, .trust-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-bar::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), transparent); }
.trust-bar::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--navy), transparent); }

.marquee { display: flex; overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 38px;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}
.m-item { display: inline-block; }
.m-dot { color: var(--amber); font-size: 12px; }
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---------- STATS ---------- */
.stats {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background: var(--soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.stat:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -14px; top: 20%; bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
}
.stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-num .plus { color: var(--amber); }
.stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mute);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- SECTION shells ---------- */
.section { padding: 110px 0; }
.section-soft { background: var(--soft); }
.section-dark { background: var(--navy-deep); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
.about-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 680px;
}
.about-photo { position: relative; height: 100%; }
.about-photo .photo-tall {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.about-photo-small {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 8px solid #fff;
  animation: floatY 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-photo-small .photo-placeholder { border-radius: 16px; }
.exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px; left: -18px;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 2;
}
.exp-num {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.exp-num span { font-size: .6em; vertical-align: .3em; margin-left: 2px; }
.exp-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.exp-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  width: calc(100% + 40px);
  height: calc(100% + 40px);
  animation: spin 20s linear infinite;
}

.pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 28px 0 32px;
}
.pillar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.pillar:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.p-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.13);
  color: var(--amber-hot);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pillar h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 4px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.pillar p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--mute); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .about-visual { height: 520px; }
}

/* ---------- HOW IT WORKS ---------- */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.step:hover .step-icon { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.step:hover .step-num { color: var(--amber); }
.step-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mute);
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.step-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.15);
  color: var(--amber-hot);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.step h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 10px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.step p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--mute); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.step-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 78px;
  right: -22px;
  width: 44px;
  border-top: 2px dashed rgba(62,111,142,.4);
}
.step-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -2px; top: -5px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(62,111,142,.6);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(62,111,142,.6);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.how-cta { text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .step-line { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
.services-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: end;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.head-lede {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--mute);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.svc {
  position: relative;
  padding: 38px 28px 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.svc::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: -1;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.svc:hover { color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.svc:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
.svc:hover h3,
.svc:hover .svc-num { color: #fff; }
.svc:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.svc:hover .svc-icon { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
.svc:hover .svc-link { color: var(--amber); }

.svc-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mute);
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.svc-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: var(--soft-2);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 16px 0 22px;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.svc h3 {
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.svc p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--mute); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 18px; transition: color .25s; }
.svc-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color .25s;
}
.svc-link svg { transition: transform .25s; }
.svc:hover .svc-link svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .services-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- WHO ---------- */
.who-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.check-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 12px 0 26px;
}
.check-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ck {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--amber);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.who-visual { position: relative; height: 620px; }
.who-stack { position: relative; height: 100%; }
.who-stack .photo-wide {
  height: 100%;
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
  margin-left: 40px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.who-tag {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.who-tag svg { color: var(--amber-hot); }
.who-tag-1 { top: 14%; left: -10px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.who-tag-2 { bottom: 18%; right: -10px; animation-delay: -2.5s; }
.who-tag-2 svg { color: var(--steel); }

.dots-cluster {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -10px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 8px);
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.dots-cluster span {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  opacity: .65;
}
.dots-cluster span:nth-child(odd) { background: var(--steel); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .who-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .who-visual { height: 500px; }
}

/* ---------- WHY ---------- */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.why-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 38px 28px 110px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  min-height: 320px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.why-card.why-card-dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.why-card.why-card-dark .why-num { color: var(--amber); }
.why-card.why-card-dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.why-card.why-card-dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.why-card.why-card-dark .why-icon { color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.why-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--amber-hot);
  letter-spacing: .1em;
}
.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 14px 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.why-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--mute);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.why-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  color: rgba(11,26,61,.08);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon { color: var(--amber); transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testimonials { padding: 120px 0; }
.tdeco { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.tshape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: .35;
}
.tshape-1 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: var(--steel); top: -100px; left: -100px; }
.tshape-2 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: var(--amber); bottom: -150px; right: -100px; opacity: .15; }
.tshape-3 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: var(--steel-soft); top: 40%; left: 60%; opacity: .12; }

.t-carousel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.t-track {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  height: 320px;
}
.t-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px) scale(.98);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.t-card.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.t-quote {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', serif;
  font-size: 80px;
  line-height: 0;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-top: 22px;
  height: 30px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.t-body {
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.t-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.t-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--steel);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.t-avatar-amber { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
.t-avatar-steel { background: var(--steel-soft); color: var(--navy); }
.t-name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.t-role { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.t-stars { color: var(--amber); display: flex; gap: 2px; }
.t-nav {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.t-nav:hover { background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
.t-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.t-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border: none;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  padding: 0;
}
.t-dot.active { background: var(--amber); width: 30px; border-radius: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .t-track { height: 420px; }
  .t-card { padding: 28px; }
  .t-body { font-size: 17px; }
}

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cta-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-circle:not(.cta-circle-2) { width: 500px; height: 500px; top: -200px; right: -100px; }
.cta-circle-2 { width: 400px; height: 400px; bottom: -150px; left: -80px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,168,200,.18) 0%, transparent 70%); }

.cta-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta-copy .eyebrow { background: rgba(245,166,35,.15); color: var(--amber); border-color: rgba(245,166,35,.3); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-copy .h2 { color: #fff; }
.cta-copy .body { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin: 0; }
.cta-action { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; align-items: stretch; }
.cta-action .btn-primary { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); justify-content: center; }
.cta-action .btn-primary:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.cta-action .pulse::before { border-color: var(--amber); }

.cta-contacts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.cta-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.cta-contact:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: rgba(245,166,35,.4); }
.cc-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.18);
  color: var(--amber);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cc-label { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-weight: 500; }
.cc-value { font-size: 15px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .cta-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding-top: 80px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.brand-footer .brand-name { color: #fff; }
.brand-footer .brand-tag { color: var(--steel-soft); }
.footer-blurb {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  max-width: 36ch;
}
.socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.soc {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.soc:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.footer-col h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.footer-col a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  transition: color .2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--amber); transform: translateX(3px); }
.contact-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.contact-list svg { color: var(--amber); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.footer-newsletter p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.news-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 18px;
  align-items: center;
}
.news-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.news-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.news-form button {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.news-form button:hover { background: #fff; transform: rotate(-15deg); }

.footer-base {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 24px 0;
}
.footer-base-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.footer-base-row p { margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-base-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- REVEAL animations ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  transition-delay: 0ms;
}
.reveal[data-reveal="left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ADDITIONS — top bar, mega menu, mobile nav, inner pages
   ========================================================== */

/* ---------- TOP BAR ---------- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 13px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.topbar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 44px;
}
.topbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.tb-spark {
  color: var(--amber);
  display: inline-flex;
  font-size: 14px;
  animation: pulse2 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.tb-audit-msg { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-weight: 600; }
.tb-audit-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative; transition: color .2s ease;
}
.tb-audit-link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px;
  width: 0; height: 1.5px; background: var(--amber);
  transition: width .25s ease;
}
.tb-audit-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.tb-audit-link:hover::after { width: 100%; background: #fff; }
.tb-audit-link svg { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.tb-audit-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.tb-link, .tb-ebooks {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.tb-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.tb-link svg, .tb-ebooks svg { color: var(--amber); }
.tb-ebooks {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.tb-ebooks svg { color: var(--navy); }
.tb-ebooks:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.tb-div { width: 1px; height: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .topbar-left { display: none; }
  .topbar-row { justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
  .topbar-right { gap: 12px; }
  .tb-link span { display: inline; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .tb-link { font-size: 12px; }
  .tb-div:last-of-type, .topbar-right .tb-link:last-of-type { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- nav additions ---------- */
.nav-main { gap: 26px; }
.nav-main > a, .nav-mega-trigger {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color .2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.nav-main > a::after, .nav-mega-trigger::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--amber);
  transition: width .25s ease;
}
.nav-main > a:hover, .nav-mega-trigger:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-main > a:hover::after, .nav-mega:hover .nav-mega-trigger::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-main > a.active, .nav-mega.active .nav-mega-trigger { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-main > a.active::after, .nav-mega.active .nav-mega-trigger::after { width: 100%; }

.phone-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all .25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.phone-icon::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--amber);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: pulseRing 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.phone-icon:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }

/* ---------- MEGA MENU ---------- */
.nav-mega { position: static; }
.chev { transition: transform .3s ease; color: var(--steel); }
.nav-mega:hover .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.mega-panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  top: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(11,26,61,.14);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, visibility .3s;
  z-index: 60;
}
.nav-mega:hover .mega-panel,
.nav-mega.open .mega-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.mega-inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 36px 24px 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 38px;
}
.mega-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.mega-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  color: var(--steel);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.mega-head svg { color: var(--amber-hot); }
.mega-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  padding: 11px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.mega-item:hover { background: var(--soft); transform: translateX(3px); }
.mi-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--soft-2);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.mega-item:hover .mi-icon { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
.mi-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.3; }
.mi-text strong { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.mi-text em { font-style: normal; font-size: 13px; color: var(--mute); margin-top: 1px; }

.mega-promo {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.mega-promo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,.25), transparent 70%);
  top: -40px; right: -30px;
}
.mp-spark {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.18);
  color: var(--amber);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.mp-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mp-text strong { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }
.mp-text em { font-style: normal; font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.4; }
.mp-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--amber); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 6px; }
.mega-promo:hover .mp-cta svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.mp-cta svg { transition: transform .25s; }

.mega-allcta {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.nav-main a.mega-allcta:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.mega-allcta:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.mega-allcta svg { transition: transform .25s; }
/* submenu links shouldn't inherit the top-nav underline bar */
.nav-main .mega-panel a::after { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-main { gap: 16px; }
  .nav-main > a, .nav-mega-trigger { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
}

/* ---- Nav: keep every item on a single line ---- */
.nav-main { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.nav-main > a,
.nav-mega-trigger { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-mega { flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-main { gap: 14px; margin-left: 22px; }
}

/* ---- Free AI Business Audit promo card: enforce dark-navy card styling ---- */
.mega-promo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628, #122a4d) !important; }
.mega-promo .mp-text strong { color: #ffffff !important; }
.mega-promo .mp-text em { color: rgba(255,255,255,.74) !important; }
.mega-promo .mp-cta { color: var(--amber) !important; }
.mega-promo .mp-spark { background: rgba(245,166,35,.20) !important; color: var(--amber) !important; }
.mega-promo:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(10,22,40,.34); }

/* ---------- BURGER + MOBILE NAV ---------- */
.nav-burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-burger span {
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.nav-burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: min(360px, 86vw);
  height: 100vh;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(11,26,61,.18);
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 90px 24px 40px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav > a {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  padding: 13px 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.mobile-nav > a.btn { border-bottom: none; padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 999px; }
.mobile-nav > a.btn-primary { color: #fff; }
.mobile-nav > a.btn-primary:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.mobile-nav details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.mobile-nav summary {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  padding: 13px 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.mobile-nav summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 20px; color: var(--steel); }
.mobile-nav details[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.mn-sub { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; padding: 4px 0 12px 10px; }
.mn-sub a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--mute); padding: 8px 4px; font-weight: 500; }
.mn-sub a:hover { color: var(--amber-hot); }
.mn-grouptitle {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--steel); margin-top: 10px; padding: 4px;
}
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,18,42,.5);
  z-index: 99;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.nav-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
body.nav-locked { overflow: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-burger { display: flex; }
  .nav-cta .phone-icon { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-cta .btn-sm span, .nav-cta .btn-sm { font-size: 13px; }
}

/* footer: now 5 columns */
.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.3fr; gap: 40px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; } .footer-newsletter { grid-column: span 3; } }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .footer-brand { grid-column: span 2; } .footer-newsletter { grid-column: span 2; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .footer-brand, .footer-newsletter { grid-column: span 1; } }

/* ==========================================================
   PAGE HERO / BREADCRUMB (inner pages)
   ========================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 76px 0 88px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  opacity: .5;
}
.ph-deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.ph-deco .pd {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.pd-1 { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,.18), transparent 70%); top: -120px; right: 6%; }
.pd-2 { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,168,200,.18), transparent 70%); bottom: -120px; left: 2%; }
.pd-ring {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: none !important;
}
.pd-ring-1 { width: 120px; height: 120px; top: 30%; left: 10%; animation: floatY 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pd-ring-2 { width: 70px; height: 70px; bottom: 24%; right: 16%; border-color: rgba(245,166,35,.3) !important; animation: floatX 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: #fff;
}
.page-hero h1 .highlight-amber { color: var(--amber); }
.page-hero p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.14);
  color: var(--amber);
  border-color: rgba(245,166,35,.3);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — values, timeline, team
   ========================================================== */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.value-card {
  padding: 34px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.value-card .vc-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.13);
  color: var(--amber-hot);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.value-card:hover .vc-icon { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.value-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 10px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.value-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--mute); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 0; }
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 27px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--amber), var(--steel));
}
.tl-item { position: relative; padding: 0 0 38px 76px; }
.tl-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.tl-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; top: 0;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid var(--amber);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.tl-dot::after { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); }
.tl-year { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--steel); letter-spacing: .05em; }
.tl-item h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 4px 0 8px; }
.tl-item p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--mute); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.team-card { text-align: center; }
.team-photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.team-photo .photo-placeholder { border-radius: 20px; height: 100%; }
.team-photo .team-socials {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -50px;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(11,26,61,.6));
  transition: bottom .3s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-socials { bottom: 0; }
.team-socials a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.team-socials a:hover { background: var(--amber); }
.team-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 3px; }
.team-card .role { font-size: 14px; color: var(--steel); font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SERVICES OVERVIEW
   ========================================================== */
.svc-cat { margin-bottom: 72px; }
.svc-cat:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.svc-cat-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.svc-cat-head .cat-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--amber);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-cat-head h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin: 0; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.svc-cat-head p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--mute); margin: 4px 0 0; }
.svc-cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.svc-card {
  display: block;
  padding: 34px 28px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.svc-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--navy); }
.svc-card:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
.svc-card:hover h3, .svc-card:hover .sc-arrow { color: #fff; }
.svc-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.svc-card:hover .sc-icon { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); }
.sc-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--soft-2);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.svc-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 10px; letter-spacing: -.01em; transition: color .25s; }
.svc-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--mute); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 18px; transition: color .25s; }
.sc-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  transition: color .25s;
}
.svc-card:hover .sc-arrow svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.sc-arrow svg { transition: transform .25s; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .svc-cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL
   ========================================================== */
.sd-intro-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
.sd-visual { position: relative; height: 480px; }
.sd-visual .photo-placeholder { border-radius: 24px; height: 100%; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.sd-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px; left: -24px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 20px 26px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sd-badge .num { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; }
.sd-badge .lbl { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }
.sd-feature-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; margin: 26px 0 32px; }
.sd-feature {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.sd-feature .sf-ck {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 9px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.14); color: var(--amber-hot);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.sd-feature h3 { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 2px 0 3px; }
.sd-feature p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--mute); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

.sd-deliverables {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.del-card {
  padding: 30px 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.del-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--amber); }
.del-card .dc-num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 13px; color: var(--amber-hot); font-weight: 600; }
.del-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 10px 0 8px; }
.del-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--mute); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .sd-intro-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .sd-visual { height: 380px; }
  .sd-deliverables { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* related services strip */
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================
   INDUSTRIES
   ========================================================== */
.ind-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.ind-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  color: #fff;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.ind-card .ind-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D8E0EC, #C5D1E0);
}
.ind-card .ind-bg .ph-stripes { opacity: .5; }
.ind-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 30%, rgba(6,18,42,.9));
  transition: background .35s ease;
}
.ind-card:hover::after { background: linear-gradient(rgba(11,26,61,.5) 0%, rgba(6,18,42,.94)); }
.ind-body { padding: 28px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ind-body .ind-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ind-body h3 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.ind-body p { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: all .35s ease; }
.ind-card:hover .ind-body p { max-height: 120px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ind-body p { max-height: 120px; opacity: 1; } }

/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================================== */
.contact-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.ci-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.ci-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateX(4px); }
.ci-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 13px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--amber);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ci-card .cv-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mute); font-weight: 500; }
.ci-card .cv-value { font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.contact-form {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field.full { grid-column: span 2; }
.field label { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--soft);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all .2s ease;
  outline: none;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,166,35,.12);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.contact-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 4px; }
.form-note { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mute); text-align: center; margin: 14px 0 0; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .contact-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .field.full { grid-column: span 1; }
}

.map-embed {
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D8E0EC, #C5D1E0);
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.map-embed .ph-stripes { opacity: .4; }
.map-pin {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.map-pin .pin-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 0;
  background: var(--amber);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: pinBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.map-pin .pin-icon svg { transform: rotate(45deg); color: var(--navy); }
@keyframes pinBounce { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-8px); } }
.map-pin .pin-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background: #fff; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* ==========================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================== */
.faq-wrap { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--amber); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.faq-q {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.faq-icon {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--soft-2); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--amber); color: var(--navy); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s ease; }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 26px 24px; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--mute); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ==========================================================
   LOGOS / clients strip
   ========================================================== */
.logos-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
}
.logo-item {
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy);
  opacity: .35;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.logo-item:hover { opacity: .8; }
.logo-item svg { color: var(--amber); }

/* generic two-col content */
.split-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
.split-row.flip .split-visual { order: -1; }
.split-visual { position: relative; height: 460px; }
.split-visual .photo-placeholder { border-radius: 24px; height: 100%; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .split-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .split-row.flip .split-visual { order: 0; }
  .split-visual { height: 360px; }
}

/* mini-stats inline band */
.mini-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 30px; }
.mini-stat .ms-num { font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; }
.mini-stat .ms-num .plus, .mini-stat .ms-num .pct { color: var(--amber); }
.mini-stat .ms-label { font-size: 14px; color: var(--mute); margin-top: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .mini-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* section intro centered helper for inner pages */
.lead-center { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.lead-center .body { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }