/* ============================================================
   NOVOGEN TECHNOLOGIES LLC — STYLESHEET v2
   Cross-browser compatible · Full responsive · iOS/Android safe
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- RESET ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;
    /* keep anchor targets below the fixed navbar */
    scroll-padding-top: var(--nav-h, 68px);
}
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    background: #020617;
    color: #f8fafc;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
body.no-scroll { overflow: hidden; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
button { font-family: inherit; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* ---- SCROLLBAR ---- */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #020617; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #7c3aed; border-radius: 3px; }

/* ---- CSS VARIABLES ---- */
:root {
    --bg:         #020617;
    --bg2:        #0a1628;
    --bg-card:    rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.9);
    --glass:      rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    --border:     rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    --border-hi:  rgba(14,165,233,0.35);

    --blue:    #0ea5e9;
    --purple:  #7c3aed;
    --cyan:    #06b6d4;
    --green:   #10b981;
    --amber:   #f59e0b;
    --red:     #ef4444;
    --orange:  #f97316;
    --pink:    #ec4899;
    --violet:  #8b5cf6;
    --rose:    #e11d48;
    --teal:    #14b8a6;
    --lime:    #84cc16;

    --grad:       linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #7c3aed);
    --grad-glow:  linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,165,233,.12), rgba(124,58,237,.12));

    --t1: #f8fafc;
    --t2: #94a3b8;
    --t3: #475569;

    --r-sm: 6px; --r-md: 12px; --r-lg: 20px; --r-xl: 28px;
    --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
    --glow:   0 0 36px rgba(14,165,233,.18);
    --nav-h:  68px;
    --ease:   0.28s ease;
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif; line-height: 1.15; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
p  { color: var(--t2); font-size: 0.9375rem; }

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #a78bfa 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
}
.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cyan);
    background: rgba(251,113,133,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,113,133,.2);
    padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--t1); }
.section-desc { color: var(--t2); max-width: 620px; }
.center-text  { margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.text-center  { text-align: center; }

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px); }
.section-dark   { background: var(--bg);  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0; }
.section-darker { background: var(--bg2); padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0; }
.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px); }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS — cross-browser safe
   ============================================================ */
.btn-primary {
    display: -webkit-inline-box;
    display: inline-flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: var(--grad);
    color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9375rem;
    border: none; border-radius: var(--r-md);
    cursor: pointer; transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(14,165,233,.25);
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(14,165,233,.4); }
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-ghost {
    display: -webkit-inline-box;
    display: inline-flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: transparent; color: var(--t1); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9375rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-md);
    cursor: pointer; transition: border-color var(--ease), color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); background: rgba(14,165,233,.06); }

.btn-white {
    display: -webkit-inline-box;
    display: inline-flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 30px; background: #fff; color: var(--bg);
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; border: none; border-radius: var(--r-md);
    cursor: pointer; transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-white:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,255,255,.2); }

.btn-ghost-white {
    display: -webkit-inline-box;
    display: inline-flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 30px; background: transparent; color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); border-radius: var(--r-md);
    cursor: pointer; transition: background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-ghost-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

.btn-lg  { padding: 15px 34px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   ICON COLOR CLASSES (replaces color-mix — full cross-browser)
   ============================================================ */
.svc-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.c-blue   { background: rgba(14,165,233,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.25); color: #0ea5e9; }
.c-purple { background: rgba(124,58,237,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25); color: #7c3aed; }
.c-amber  { background: rgba(245,158,11,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,.25); color: #f59e0b; }
.c-green  { background: rgba(16,185,129,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.25); color: #10b981; }
.c-cyan   { background: rgba(6,182,212,.13);  border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,.25);  color: #06b6d4; }
.c-red    { background: rgba(239,68,68,.13);  border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,.25);  color: #ef4444; }
.c-orange { background: rgba(249,115,22,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.25); color: #f97316; }
.c-pink   { background: rgba(236,72,153,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(236,72,153,.25); color: #ec4899; }
.c-violet { background: rgba(139,92,246,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,.25); color: #8b5cf6; }
.c-rose   { background: rgba(225,29,72,.13);  border: 1px solid rgba(225,29,72,.25);  color: #e11d48; }
.c-teal   { background: rgba(20,184,166,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(20,184,166,.25); color: #14b8a6; }
.c-lime   { background: rgba(132,204,22,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(132,204,22,.25); color: #84cc16; }

/* ============================================================
   PRELOADER
   ============================================================ */
#preloader {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--bg); z-index: 10000;
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.preloader-inner { text-align: center; }
.preloader-logo { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.preloader-logo-img { height: 52px; width: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }
.preloader-bar { width: 200px; height: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 2px; margin: 0 auto 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.preloader-progress { height: 100%; background: var(--grad); border-radius: 2px; width: 0; animation: preload 1.8s ease forwards; }
@keyframes preload { to { width: 100%; } }
.preloader-text { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--t3); letter-spacing: .12em; animation: blink 1s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 0%,100% { opacity: .4; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }

/* ============================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR  — normal-flow element, scrolls away naturally
   ============================================================ */
.announce-bar {
    background: rgba(14,165,233,.1); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.2);
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--cyan);
    position: relative; z-index: 1;          /* normal flow — NOT fixed */
    transition: max-height .3s ease, opacity .3s ease, padding .3s ease;
    max-height: 48px; overflow: hidden;
}
.announce-bar.hidden { max-height: 0; opacity: 0; padding: 0; border: none; }
.announce-inner { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.announce-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--cyan); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; animation: blink 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.announce-bar a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; }
.announce-close { background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 1rem; padding: 4px 6px; margin-left: 8px; line-height: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
#navbar {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 900;  /* ALWAYS top:0 */
    height: var(--nav-h); transition: background .3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter .3s ease, backdrop-filter .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
#navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(8,3,7,.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.nav-container {
    max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
    height: 100%; display: -webkit-box; display: flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
}
.nav-logo { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo-img { height: 38px; width: auto; display: block; }
.logo-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--grad); border-radius: 8px;
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-text-wrap { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.logo-text { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--t1); }
.logo-sub  { font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--t3); letter-spacing: .02em; }

.nav-links { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 2px; list-style: none; flex: 1; }
.nav-link, .nav-link-btn {
    display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px 13px; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--t2); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link-btn:hover { color: var(--t1); background: var(--glass); }
.nav-link-btn i { font-size: .68rem; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-link-btn i { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* MEGA MENU */
.mega-menu {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 780px; background: rgba(18,5,9,.97); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .22s ease, transform .22s ease, visibility .22s ease;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6); padding: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .mega-menu, .mega-menu:hover { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.mega-col { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; padding: 4px 8px; }
.mega-col-title {
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 6px; padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mega-col-title i { font-size: .85rem; }
.mega-col a { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--t2); padding: 5px 6px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease); }
.mega-col a:hover { color: var(--blue); background: rgba(14,165,233,.07); }

.nav-cta { margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }

.hamburger { display: none; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; margin-left: auto; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--t1); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform var(--ease), opacity var(--ease); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE MENU
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(8,3,7,.98); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 850; display: -webkit-box; display: flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s ease, visibility .3s ease;
}
.mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-menu-inner { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 20px; width: 100%; }
.mobile-link { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--t2); padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: var(--r-md); transition: color var(--ease); }
.mobile-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.mobile-cta { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* MOBILE FAB */
.mobile-fab {
    display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 20px; right: 20px; z-index: 800;
    background: var(--grad); color: #fff; border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 20px; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(14,165,233,.4);
    transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.mobile-fab:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(14,165,233,.5); }
.mobile-fab i { font-size: 1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
#hero {
    position: relative; min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh;
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg);
    /* shift content so fixed navbar doesn't overlap */
    padding-top: var(--nav-h);
}
#particle-canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; }
.hero-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 25%, transparent 75%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 25%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center;
    /* no extra top padding — hero's own padding-top handles navbar clearance */
    padding: 40px clamp(16px,4vw,40px) 80px;
    max-width: 900px; width: 100%;
}
.hero-badge {
    display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    background: rgba(14,165,233,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.2);
    border-radius: 50px; font-size: .8125rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 24px; animation: fadeInDown .8s ease .3s both;
}
.badge-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--cyan); border-radius: 50%; animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5.5rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 22px; animation: fadeInUp .8s ease .5s both; }
.hero-subtitle { font-size: clamp(.95rem, 2vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--t2); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 36px; animation: fadeInUp .8s ease .7s both; }
.hero-actions { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 14px; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; animation: fadeInUp .8s ease .9s both; }
.hero-trust { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeInUp .8s ease 1.1s both; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--t3); }
.trust-badges { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; }
.trust-badge {
    display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 13px; background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px; font-size: .8125rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--t2);
}

/* FLOATING PILLS */
.hero-floats { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.float-pill {
    position: absolute;
    display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 16px; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--t1);
    background: rgba(20,4,8,.85); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.float-pill i { font-size: .85rem; }
/* Flatten nested selectors — CSS nesting not supported in Safari <16.5 / Chrome <112 */
.fp-1 { top: 18%; left: 5%;   animation: floatA 6s   ease-in-out          infinite; }
.fp-2 { top: 30%; right: 4%;  animation: floatB 7s   ease-in-out          infinite; }
.fp-3 { top: 60%; left: 3%;   animation: floatC 5.5s ease-in-out          infinite; }
.fp-4 { bottom: 28%; right: 5%;  animation: floatA 6.5s ease-in-out 1s    infinite; }
.fp-5 { bottom: 18%; left: 6%;   animation: floatB 7.5s ease-in-out .5s   infinite; }
.fp-6 { top: 20%; right: 20%;    animation: floatC 5s   ease-in-out .3s   infinite; }
.fp-1 i { color: #f59e0b; }
.fp-2 i { color: #ef4444; }
.fp-3 i { color: #06b6d4; }
.fp-4 i { color: #0ea5e9; }
.fp-5 i { color: #8b5cf6; }
.fp-6 i { color: #10b981; }
@keyframes floatA { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-1deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg); } }
@keyframes floatB { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(1deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-1deg); } }
@keyframes floatC { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: .72rem; color: var(--t3); z-index: 2; animation: fadeIn 1s ease 1.5s both;
}
.scroll-arrow {
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%;
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--t3);
    animation: bounce 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes bounce { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(4px); } }

/* ============================================================
   TRUST TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.trust-bar {
    background: var(--bg2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 18px 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-bar-inner { position: relative; }
.trust-bar-inner::before,
.trust-bar-inner::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 100px; z-index: 2;
}
.trust-bar-inner::before { left: 0; background: -webkit-linear-gradient(left, var(--bg2), transparent); background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg2), transparent); }
.trust-bar-inner::after  { right: 0; background: -webkit-linear-gradient(right, var(--bg2), transparent); background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg2), transparent); }
.ticker-track { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 44px; white-space: nowrap; animation: ticker 32s linear infinite; }
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker-item { display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--t3); flex-shrink: 0; }
.ticker-item i { color: var(--blue); font-size: .95rem; }

/* ============================================================
   STATS
   ============================================================ */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2px; background: var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card { background: var(--bg2); padding: clamp(32px,4vw,52px) 24px; text-align: center; transition: background var(--ease); }
.stat-card:hover { background: rgba(14,165,233,.05); }
.stat-icon { font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.stat-row { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: baseline; align-items: baseline; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; }
.stat-number { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); font-weight: 800; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; }
.stat-suffix { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.75rem); font-weight: 700; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; }
.stat-label  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--t3); margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px,6vw,80px); -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; }
.about-content .section-title { margin-top: 12px; }
.about-features { margin: 28px 0; display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.about-feature { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--t2); }
.about-feature i { color: var(--green); font-size: .95rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.about-visual { position: relative; min-height: 360px; }
.about-card-stack { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 360px; }
.about-card {
    position: absolute; display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 13px;
    padding: 16px 22px; background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.about-card:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }
.about-card i { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ac-1 { top: 0;    left: 0;    animation: floatA 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ac-1 i { color: var(--blue); }
.ac-2 { top: 80px; right: 0;  animation: floatB 7s ease-in-out .5s infinite; }
.ac-2 i { color: var(--red); }
.ac-3 { top: 185px; left: 24px; animation: floatC 5.5s ease-in-out 1s infinite; }
.ac-3 i { color: var(--cyan); }
.ac-4 { bottom: 20px; right: 28px; animation: floatA 6.5s ease-in-out .3s infinite; }
.ac-4 i { color: var(--green); }
.about-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); pointer-events: none; }
.ao-1 { width: 180px; height: 180px; background: rgba(14,165,233,.1); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); }
.ao-2 { width: 130px; height: 130px; background: rgba(124,58,237,.08); bottom: 0; right: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   INDUSTRIES
   ============================================================ */
.industries-scroll { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 0 clamp(-16px,-3vw,-32px); padding: 8px clamp(16px,3vw,32px) 24px; scrollbar-width: none; }
.industries-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.industries-track { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 20px; width: -webkit-max-content; width: max-content; padding-bottom: 4px; }
.industry-card {
    background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 28px 24px; width: 260px; flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: border-color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.industry-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.industry-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ic-blue   { background: rgba(14,165,233,.12); color: #0ea5e9; }
.ic-green  { background: rgba(16,185,129,.12); color: #10b981; }
.ic-purple { background: rgba(124,58,237,.12); color: #7c3aed; }
.ic-amber  { background: rgba(245,158,11,.12); color: #f59e0b; }
.ic-red    { background: rgba(239,68,68,.12);  color: #ef4444; }
.ic-cyan   { background: rgba(6,182,212,.12);  color: #06b6d4; }
.ic-violet { background: rgba(139,92,246,.12); color: #8b5cf6; }
.ic-teal   { background: rgba(20,184,166,.12); color: #14b8a6; }
.industry-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.industry-card p  { font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.industry-tags { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; margin-top: 14px; }
.industry-tags span { padding: 2px 9px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50px; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--t3); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }
.scroll-hint { text-align: center; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--t3); margin-top: 12px; display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.service-tabs {
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 7px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.tab-btn {
    padding: 8px 18px; background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px; color: var(--t2); font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer; transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); white-space: nowrap;
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
}
.tab-btn:hover { color: var(--t1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--grad); border-color: transparent; color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(14,165,233,.3);
}
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.svc-card {
    background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: clamp(22px,3vw,32px); transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.svc-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--grad-glow); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--border-hi); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.svc-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.svc-card.hidden { display: none; }
.svc-card h3 { position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.svc-card p  { position: relative; font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.svc-tags { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 18px; position: relative; }
.svc-tags span { padding: 3px 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50px; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--t3); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }
.svc-link { display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); transition: gap .2s ease; position: relative; }
.svc-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   HOW WE WORK — PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    -webkit-box-align: start; align-items: start;
}
.process-step {
    background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center;
    transition: border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
    position: relative; height: 100%;
}
.process-step:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.ps-num {
    position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 16px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; opacity: .12;
    line-height: 1;
}
.ps-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-step p  { font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.ps-tags { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 14px; }
.ps-tags span { padding: 2px 9px; background: rgba(14,165,233,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.15); border-radius: 50px; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--blue); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }
.process-connector {
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 10px; color: rgba(14,165,233,.4); font-size: 1rem; align-self: center;
    padding-top: 28px; /* visually align with card midpoint */
}

/* ============================================================
   TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
.eco-tabs {
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.eco-tab {
    padding: 8px 18px; background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px; color: var(--t2); font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer; transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.eco-tab:hover { color: var(--t1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.eco-tab.active { background: var(--grad); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(14,165,233,.25); }
.eco-panels { position: relative; min-height: 120px; }
.eco-panel { display: none; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; animation: fadeIn .3s ease; }
.eco-panel.active { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; }
.tech-badge {
    display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px; padding: 20px 14px; width: 110px; min-height: 88px;
    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--t2);
    text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--ease), color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.tech-badge img.si-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tech-badge i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; }
.tech-badge span { white-space: normal; line-height: 1.3; word-break: break-word; }
.tech-badge:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); color: var(--t1); box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(14,165,233,.16); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.eco-panel { display: none; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; animation: fadeIn .3s ease; }
.eco-panel.active { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; }

/* ============================================================
   PARTNERS
   ============================================================ */
.licensing-highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.lic-card { background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center; transition: border-color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease); }
.lic-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.lic-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--grad); border-radius: var(--r-md); display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5rem; color: #fff; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.lic-card h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.lic-card p  { font-size: .875rem; }

.partners-grid { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 36px; }
.partner-cat-block {}
.pcat-label { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--t3); margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.pcat-label i { color: var(--blue); }
.partner-badges { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.pb {
    display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 13px;
    padding: 15px 22px; background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md); min-width: 190px; transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.pb:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pb > i { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pb-name { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--t1); }
.pb-tier { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--t3); margin-top: 2px; }
.pb.gold  { border-color: rgba(245,158,11,.3); }  .pb.gold > i  { color: var(--amber); } .pb.gold .pb-tier { color: var(--amber); }
.pb.silver{ border-color: rgba(148,163,184,.25);} .pb.silver > i{ color: #94a3b8; }     .pb.silver .pb-tier{ color: #94a3b8; }
.pb.sec   { border-color: rgba(239,68,68,.3); }   .pb.sec > i   { color: var(--red); }  .pb.sec .pb-tier { color: var(--red); }
.pb.itsm  { border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.3); }  .pb.itsm > i  { color: var(--blue); } .pb.itsm .pb-tier { color: var(--blue); }

/* ============================================================
   MANAGED SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.msp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px,6vw,80px); -webkit-box-align: start; align-items: start; }
.msp-content .section-title { margin-top: 12px; }
.msp-features { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; margin: 28px 0; }
.msp-feat { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 15px; }
.msp-feat-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: rgba(14,165,233,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.2); border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; }
.msp-feat h4 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: .9375rem; }
.msp-feat p  { font-size: .84rem; }

.msp-tiers { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.msp-tier { -webkit-box-flex: 1; flex: 1; background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 22px 18px; position: relative; transition: border-color var(--ease); }
.msp-tier:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); }
.tier-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(var(--bg-card), var(--bg-card)) padding-box,
                linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #06b6d4, #7c3aed, #0ea5e9) border-box;
    border: 1px solid transparent !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(14,165,233,.2), 0 0 64px rgba(14,165,233,.08);
    animation: neonPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes neonPulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(14,165,233,.22), 0 0 48px rgba(14,165,233,.08); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(14,165,233,.45), 0 0 80px rgba(14,165,233,.16); }
}
.tier-badge { position: absolute; top: -11px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: var(--grad); color: #fff; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 11px; border-radius: 50px; white-space: nowrap; }
.msp-tier-head { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); gap: 7px; }
.msp-tier-head i { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.msp-tier-head h4 { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.t-essential i { color: var(--green); } .t-professional i { color: var(--blue); } .t-enterprise i { color: var(--violet); }
.msp-tier ul { list-style: none; display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.msp-tier li { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--t2); }
.msp-tier li i { color: var(--green); font-size: .72rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.compliance-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 175px), 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.comp-card { background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px 16px; text-align: center; transition: border-color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease); }
.comp-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.comp-icon { font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.comp-name { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--t1); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.comp-desc { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--t3); }

/* ============================================================
   RESOURCE AUGMENTATION
   ============================================================ */
.talent-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.talent-card { background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px; text-align: center; transition: border-color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease); }
.talent-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.talent-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.talent-card h3 { margin-bottom: 9px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.talent-card p  { font-size: .875rem; }
.talent-tags { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 14px; }
.talent-tags span { padding: 3px 9px; background: rgba(14,165,233,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.15); border-radius: 50px; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--blue); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }

.engagement-models { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.em-card { background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px; text-align: center; transition: border-color var(--ease); }
.em-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); }
.em-icon { font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--violet); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.em-card h4 { margin-bottom: 9px; font-size: 1rem; }
.em-card p  { font-size: .875rem; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY NOVOGEN
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.why-card { background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(24px,3vw,36px) clamp(20px,2.5vw,28px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease); }
.why-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hi); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.why-num { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 20px; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 800; background: var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; opacity: .1; line-height: 1; }
.why-icon { font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.why-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.why-card p  { font-size: .875rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item { background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color var(--ease); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--border-hi); }
.faq-q {
    width: 100%; display: -webkit-box; display: flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: justify; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px; padding: 18px 22px; background: none; border: none;
    cursor: pointer; text-align: left; font-size: .9375rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--t1);
    font-family: inherit; transition: color var(--ease);
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.faq-q i { flex-shrink: 0; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--blue); transition: transform .3s ease; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q i { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s ease, padding .3s ease; padding: 0 22px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; padding: 0 22px 20px; }
.faq-a p { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--t2); }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner { position: relative; background: var(--bg2); padding: clamp(64px,8vw,100px) 0; overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 25% 50%, rgba(14,165,233,.12) 0%, transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 50%, rgba(124,58,237,.1) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.cta-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.75rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-content p  { color: var(--t1); margin-bottom: 36px; font-size: clamp(.9rem,2vw,1.1rem); max-width: 580px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; opacity: 0.85; }
.cta-actions { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 14px; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr; gap: clamp(40px,6vw,80px); -webkit-box-align: start; align-items: start; }
.contact-info .section-title { margin-top: 12px; }
.contact-items { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin: 28px 0; }
.contact-item { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.ci-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: rgba(14,165,233,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.2); border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-item h4 { font-size: .84rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-item p  { font-size: .84rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.contact-social { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 8px; }
.social-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--t2); transition: color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease); }
.social-btn:hover { color: var(--blue); border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.3); background: rgba(14,165,233,.08); }
.contact-form-wrap { background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(24px,3vw,40px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }
.contact-form { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.form-group { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.form-group label { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--t2); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 11px 15px;
    font-size: 1rem; /* 1rem prevents iOS auto-zoom */
    font-family: inherit; color: var(--t1); outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
    -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 100%;
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--t3); }
.form-group select { cursor: pointer; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%2394a3b8' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 36px; }
.form-group select option, .form-group select optgroup { background: #0a1628; color: #f8fafc; }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.5); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,165,233,.1); }
.form-note { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--t2); text-align: center; margin-top: 4px; }
.form-note i { color: var(--green); margin-right: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer { background: var(--bg); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-top { padding: clamp(52px,7vw,80px) 0 clamp(40px,5vw,60px); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px,4vw,52px); }
.footer-brand { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-logo { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.footer-logo-img { height: 34px; width: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-certs { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; }
.cert-pill { display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; gap: 5px; padding: 3px 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50px; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--t3); }
.cert-pill i { color: var(--amber); }
.footer-social { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a { width: 34px; height: 34px; background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .875rem; color: var(--t2); transition: color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease); }
.footer-social a:hover { color: var(--blue); border-color: rgba(14,165,233,.3); background: rgba(14,165,233,.07); }
.footer-col h5 { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--t1); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-col a { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--t3); transition: color .2s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 20px 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-pack: justify; justify-content: space-between; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.footer-bottom-inner p { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--t3); }
.footer-legal { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--t3); transition: color .2s ease; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

/* ============================================================
   BACK TO TOP + TOAST
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--grad); border: none; border-radius: var(--r-md); display: -webkit-box; display: flex; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .95rem; color: #fff; cursor: pointer; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px); transition: opacity .3s ease, visibility .3s ease, transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; z-index: 700; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14,165,233,.3); }
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14,165,233,.4); }
.toast { position: fixed; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(16px); background: rgba(20,4,8,.96); border: 1px solid var(--green); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 13px 22px; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green); z-index: 1000; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease; pointer-events: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); white-space: nowrap; max-width: calc(100vw - 32px); }
.toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.animate-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.animate-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ============================================================
   KEYFRAMES
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes fadeIn     { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes fadeInUp   { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeInDown { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1200px
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
    .mega-menu { width: min(680px, 92vw); }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1024px (Tablet landscape)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: -webkit-box; display: flex; }
    .mobile-fab { display: -webkit-inline-flex; display: inline-flex; }

    /* hide decorative floats — they'd overlap on narrower hero */
    .hero-floats { display: none; }

    .about-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .about-visual    { min-height: 240px; }
    .about-card-stack { height: 240px; }
    .ac-3 { top: 130px; }
    .ac-4 { bottom: 10px; right: 20px; }

    .stats-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .licensing-highlights { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .why-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .msp-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .msp-tiers        { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 14px; }
    .contact-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .footer-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .footer-brand     { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .engagement-models { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }

    /* process steps: stack 2×2 */
    .process-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .process-connector { display: none; }
    .process-step { height: auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 768px (Tablet portrait)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --nav-h: 62px; }
    .section-dark, .section-darker { padding: 56px 0; }
    .announce-bar { font-size: .74rem; padding: 7px 14px; }
    .scroll-hint  { display: block; }

    .services-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .talent-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .why-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .licensing-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .msp-tiers        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .form-row         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .contact-form-wrap { padding: 24px 16px; }
    .footer-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    .footer-brand     { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .cta-actions      { -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; }
    .hero-actions     { -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center; }
    .process-steps    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .process-step     { height: auto; }
    .engagement-models { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .compliance-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px,1fr)); }
    .mega-menu        { display: none; } /* mega-menu hidden on tablet — use mobile menu */
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 640px (Large mobile)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .stats-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px; }
    .hero-trust   { -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .service-tabs { gap: 5px; }
    .tab-btn      { font-size: .76rem; padding: 6px 11px; }
    .eco-tabs     { gap: 6px; }
    .eco-tab      { font-size: .76rem; padding: 6px 11px; }
    .eco-panel    { gap: 8px; }
    .tech-badge   { font-size: .8rem; padding: 8px 13px; }
    .msp-tiers    { max-width: 100%; }
    .footer-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .footer-legal { -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; }
    .partner-badges { -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: column; }
    .pb           { min-width: unset; width: 100%; }
    .why-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .licensing-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .engagement-models    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .compliance-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .talent-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .industry-card { width: 240px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 480px (Medium mobile)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .compliance-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .mobile-link  { font-size: 1.15rem; }
    .back-to-top  { bottom: 80px; right: 14px; }
    .hero-badge   { font-size: .74rem; padding: 6px 14px; }
    .trust-badges { -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-box-direction: normal; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; }
    .msp-tiers    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 100%; }
    .why-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-card-stack { height: 200px; }
    .ac-2 { top: 60px; }
    .ac-3 { top: 110px; left: 10px; }
    .ac-4 { bottom: 0; right: 10px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 375px (Small mobile)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .hero-title    { font-size: 2.1rem; }
    .btn-lg        { padding: 12px 20px; font-size: .9375rem; }
    .container     { padding: 0 12px; }
    .hero-subtitle { font-size: .9rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   AURORA ORBS — hero ambient depth layers
   ============================================================ */
.aurora-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.aurora-1 {
    width: clamp(320px,52vmax,600px); height: clamp(260px,44vmax,520px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,165,233,.15) 0%, transparent 68%);
    top: -15%; left: -10%;
    animation: auroraDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.aurora-2 {
    width: clamp(240px,38vmax,440px); height: clamp(240px,38vmax,440px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -8%; right: -8%;
    animation: auroraDrift 14s ease-in-out 4s infinite alternate-reverse;
}
.aurora-3 {
    width: clamp(160px,26vmax,300px); height: clamp(160px,26vmax,300px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,113,133,.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 28%; right: 6%;
    animation: auroraDrift 20s ease-in-out 9s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes auroraDrift {
    from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
    to   { transform: translate(3vw,-2vw) scale(1.14); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCAN BEAM — animated light sweep on section background
   ============================================================ */
.scan-beam-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.scan-beam-wrap::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -60%;
    width: 55%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(14,165,233,.035) 40%, rgba(14,165,233,.07) 50%, rgba(14,165,233,.035) 60%, transparent 100%);
    animation: scanBeam 7s linear infinite; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes scanBeam { to { left: 160%; } }

/* ============================================================
   HERO GRID — crimson-tinted lines
   ============================================================ */
.hero-grid-overlay {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(14,165,233,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14,165,233,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* ============================================================
   CARD SHIMMER — diagonal light sweep on hover
   ============================================================ */
.why-card, .industry-card, .lic-card, .comp-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.svc-card::after, .why-card::after, .industry-card::after, .lic-card::after, .comp-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.09) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 60%, transparent 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%; background-position: -100% 0;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease, background-position .65s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover::after, .why-card:hover::after, .industry-card:hover::after, .lic-card:hover::after, .comp-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1; background-position: 200% 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   STAT CARD ACCENT — gradient top bar + enhanced hover
   ============================================================ */
.stat-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.stat-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.stats-grid .stat-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#FF9900,#0ea5e9); }
.stats-grid .stat-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0078D4,#0ea5e9); }
.stats-grid .stat-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#4285F4,#0ea5e9); }
.stats-grid .stat-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#10b981,#0ea5e9); }

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING GEOMETRIC DECORATORS
   ============================================================ */
.geo-decor { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.geo-ring {
    width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.3); opacity: .18;
    animation: geoSpin 24s linear infinite;
}
.geo-ring-sm {
    width: 100px; height: 100px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,113,133,.35); opacity: .22;
    animation: geoSpin 16s linear infinite reverse;
}
.geo-square {
    width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,.25); opacity: .15;
    animation: geoSpin 20s linear infinite;
}
.geo-dot-grid {
    width: 120px; height: 120px; opacity: .12;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,165,233,.7) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 14px 14px;
}
@keyframes geoSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
#stats, #partners, #tech-ecosystem { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* ============================================================
   TICKER — brand logo sizing
   ============================================================ */
.ticker-item img { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: contain; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }

/* ============================================================
   PARTNER BADGES — brand logo sizing
   ============================================================ */
.pb > img { width: 28px; height: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: contain; }
.trust-badge img { width: 15px; height: 15px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS STEP — radial glow on hover
   ============================================================ */
.process-step { overflow: hidden; }
.process-step::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(14,165,233,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.process-step:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT ORBS — enhanced colors for crimson theme
   ============================================================ */
.ao-1 { background: rgba(14,165,233,.13); }
.ao-2 { background: rgba(124,58,237,.1); }

/* ============================================================
   BACK-TO-TOP — neon pulse when visible
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top.visible { animation: neonPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ============================================================
   ANNOUNCE BAR — animated gradient shimmer
   ============================================================ */
.announce-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14,165,233,.08), rgba(124,58,237,.06) 50%, rgba(14,165,233,.08));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: announceShimmer 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes announceShimmer { to { background-position: -200% 0; } }

/* ============================================================
   3D TILT CARD — CSS perspective support
   ============================================================ */
.tilt-card { transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE TECH BADGE TILE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .tech-badge { width: 88px; min-height: 76px; padding: 14px 10px; font-size: .7rem; gap: 8px; }
    .tech-badge img.si-icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
    .tech-badge i { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .eco-panel { gap: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .tech-badge { width: 80px; font-size: .65rem; }
}

/* ---- FA ICON WRAPPER (tech-badge fallback) ---- */
.fa-icon-wrap {
    width: 28px; height: 28px; display: -webkit-box; display: flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRINT
   ============================================================ */
@media print {
    #navbar, .mobile-fab, .back-to-top, .hero-floats, #particle-canvas, .ticker-track { display: none !important; }
    body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LOGO — sizing for the redesigned SVG (232×76 viewBox)
   ============================================================ */
.nav-logo-img      { height: 44px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer-logo-img   { height: 38px; width: auto; display: block; }
.preloader-logo-img{ height: 60px; width: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }

/* dark-mode logo shown by default; light-mode logo hidden */
.logo-on-light { display: none; }
[data-theme="light"] .logo-on-dark  { display: none; }
[data-theme="light"] .logo-on-light { display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   THEME TOGGLE BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.theme-toggle {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    display: -webkit-inline-box; display: inline-flex;
    -webkit-box-align: center; align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm); color: var(--t2);
    cursor: pointer; font-size: .9rem;
    transition: color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.theme-toggle:hover { color: var(--blue); border-color: var(--border-hi); background: rgba(27,111,232,.08); }

/* ============================================================
   LIGHT THEME — CSS variable overrides
   ============================================================ */
[data-theme="light"] {
    --bg:         #EEF3FF;
    --bg2:        #FFFFFF;
    --bg-card:    rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
    --glass:      rgba(27,111,232,0.05);
    --border:     rgba(27,111,232,0.14);
    --border-hi:  rgba(27,111,232,0.45);

    --blue:   #1B6FE8;
    --purple: #5B4FE8;
    --cyan:   #0284C7;
    --green:  #059669;
    --amber:  #D97706;
    --red:    #DC2626;
    --orange: #EA580C;
    --pink:   #DB2777;
    --violet: #7C3AED;
    --rose:   #C81332;
    --teal:   #0D9488;
    --lime:   #65A30D;

    --grad:      linear-gradient(135deg, #1B6FE8, #0D3A8A);
    --grad-glow: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,111,232,.08), rgba(13,58,138,.08));

    --t1: #0D1B3E;
    --t2: #1E3A6A;
    --t3: #5B7FA6;

    --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,58,138,.10);
    --glow:   0 0 36px rgba(27,111,232,.20);
}

/* ---- body & scrollbar ---- */
[data-theme="light"] body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--t1);
}
[data-theme="light"] ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #EEF3FF; }
[data-theme="light"] ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #1B6FE8; }

/* ---- navbar — always has a solid base in light mode so links/toggle are always readable ---- */
[data-theme="light"] #navbar {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27,111,232,.12);
}
[data-theme="light"] #navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,58,138,.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27,111,232,.16);
}
[data-theme="light"] .nav-link,
[data-theme="light"] .nav-link-btn { color: var(--t2); }
[data-theme="light"] .nav-link:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .nav-link-btn:hover {
    color: var(--blue);
    background: rgba(27,111,232,.08);
}
[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle {
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.3);
    color: #1B6FE8;
}
[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(27,111,232,.1);
    border-color: #1B6FE8;
}
[data-theme="light"] .mega-menu {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.99);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(13,58,138,.15);
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.15);
}
[data-theme="light"] .mega-col a:hover { background: rgba(27,111,232,.08); }
[data-theme="light"] .mobile-menu {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.99);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
[data-theme="light"] .mobile-link { color: var(--t2); }
[data-theme="light"] .mobile-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }
[data-theme="light"] .hamburger span { background: var(--t1); }

/* ---- hero — rich light gradient + visible aurora + legible text ---- */
[data-theme="light"] #hero {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 55% at 70% 15%, rgba(27,111,232,.11) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 50% at 15% 85%, rgba(13,58,138,.09) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #DDE8FF 0%, #EBF2FF 35%, #F4F7FF 65%, #F9FBFF 100%);
}
/* Particle canvas blends into light bg without looking broken */
[data-theme="light"] #particle-canvas {
    opacity: 0.18;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
[data-theme="light"] .hero-title { color: #07122E; }
[data-theme="light"] .hero-subtitle { color: #0D2456; font-weight: 500; }
[data-theme="light"] .hero-grid-overlay {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(13,58,138,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,58,138,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    opacity: 0.8;
}
/* Aurora orbs: stronger, clearly visible on light surface */
[data-theme="light"] .aurora-1 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,111,232,.28) 0%, rgba(27,111,232,.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .aurora-2 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,58,138,.22) 0%, rgba(13,58,138,.06) 45%, transparent 70%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .aurora-3 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,111,232,.20) 0%, rgba(27,111,232,.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .hero-badge {
    background: rgba(27,111,232,.09);
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.28);
    color: #0D3A8A;
}
[data-theme="light"] .badge-dot { background: #1B6FE8; }
[data-theme="light"] .float-pill {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.25);
    color: #0D1B3E;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(27,111,232,.12);
}
[data-theme="light"] .hero-trust { color: #1B4E96; }
[data-theme="light"] .trust-badge {
    color: #0D2E6A;
    background: rgba(27,111,232,.08);
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.22);
}
[data-theme="light"] .hero-scroll-indicator { color: #1B4E96; letter-spacing: .06em; }
[data-theme="light"] .scroll-arrow {
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.40);
    color: #1B4E96;
    background: rgba(27,111,232,.06);
}
[data-theme="light"] .gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D3A8A 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
[data-theme="light"] .btn-ghost {
    border-color: rgba(13,58,138,.3);
    color: #0D1B3E;
}
[data-theme="light"] .btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue);
    color: var(--blue);
    background: rgba(27,111,232,.07);
}

/* ---- section tags ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .section-tag {
    color: var(--blue);
    background: rgba(27,111,232,.07);
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.22);
}

/* ---- trust/ticker bar ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .trust-bar { background: #F5F8FF; border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.14); }
[data-theme="light"] .ticker-item { color: var(--t2); }
[data-theme="light"] .trust-bar-inner::before { background: -webkit-linear-gradient(left, #F5F8FF, transparent); background: linear-gradient(to right, #F5F8FF, transparent); }
[data-theme="light"] .trust-bar-inner::after  { background: -webkit-linear-gradient(right, #F5F8FF, transparent); background: linear-gradient(to left, #F5F8FF, transparent); }

/* ---- about cards ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .about-card { color: var(--t1); }
[data-theme="light"] .about-orb { opacity: .35; }

/* ---- service icon classes (keep legible on light bg) ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .svc-icon { background: rgba(0,0,0,.04); }

/* ---- tech badges ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .tech-badge { background: #FFFFFF; color: var(--t2); }
[data-theme="light"] .tech-badge:hover { color: var(--t1); }

/* ---- partner cards ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .pb { background: #FFFFFF; }
[data-theme="light"] .pb.silver { border-color: rgba(13,58,138,.2); }
[data-theme="light"] .pb-name { color: var(--t1); }

/* ---- MSP tiers ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .msp-tier { background: #FFFFFF; border-color: var(--border); }

/* ---- compliance, talent cards ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .comp-card  { background: #FFFFFF; }
[data-theme="light"] .talent-card{ background: #FFFFFF; }
[data-theme="light"] .why-card   { background: #FFFFFF; }
[data-theme="light"] .em-card    { background: #FFFFFF; }
[data-theme="light"] .lic-card   { background: #FFFFFF; }

/* ---- contact & forms ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .contact-form-wrap { background: #FFFFFF; }
[data-theme="light"] .form-group input,
[data-theme="light"] .form-group select,
[data-theme="light"] .form-group textarea {
    background: #F5F8FF;
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.2);
    color: var(--t1);
}
[data-theme="light"] .form-group label { color: var(--t2); }

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .faq-item { border-color: var(--border); }
[data-theme="light"] .faq-q    { color: var(--t1); }
[data-theme="light"] .faq-a p  { color: var(--t2); }

/* ---- footer ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .footer { background: #FFFFFF; }
[data-theme="light"] .cert-pill { background: rgba(27,111,232,.05); }

/* ---- preloader ---- */
[data-theme="light"] #preloader { background: #EEF3FF; }

/* ---- announce bar ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .announce-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(27,111,232,.06), rgba(13,58,138,.04) 50%, rgba(27,111,232,.06));
    border-color: rgba(27,111,232,.18);
}

/* ---- CTA banner ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .cta-banner { background: var(--grad); }
[data-theme="light"] .cta-content h2 { color: #ffffff; }
[data-theme="light"] .cta-content p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
[data-theme="light"] .btn-white { color: #0D3A8A; }
[data-theme="light"] .btn-white:hover { color: #0D3A8A; }

/* ---- back-to-top ---- */
[data-theme="light"] .back-to-top { background: var(--bg2); border-color: var(--border); color: var(--blue); }

/* ============================================================
   BUBBLE FIELD — about-section visual linked to service catalogue
   ============================================================ */
.about-visual { position: relative; min-height: auto; }

.bubble-field {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Wrapper handles float animation; inner <a> handles hover scale */
.bub-wrap {
    position: absolute;
}

.svc-bubble {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow 0.28s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}
.svc-bubble:hover { transform: scale(1.14); }

.bub-icon  { font-size: 1.35rem; line-height: 1; }
.bub-name  { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.bub-count {
    width: 20px; height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 800;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}

/* ---- Per-bubble sizes, positions, and animations ---- */
.bub-cloud      { top: 18px;  left: 6%;  animation: bub1 6.4s ease-in-out infinite 0s; }
.bub-managed    { top: 50px;  left: 58%; animation: bub2 5.6s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s; }
.bub-security   { top: 205px; left: 3%;  animation: bub3 7.2s ease-in-out infinite 1.6s; }
.bub-ai         { top: 165px; left: 54%; animation: bub4 5.9s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s; }
.bub-compliance { top: 272px; left: 63%; animation: bub5 6.6s ease-in-out infinite 1.3s; }
.bub-talent     { top: 180px; left: 30%; animation: bub6 5.1s ease-in-out infinite 2.1s; }

/* ---- Bubble colors and sizes ---- */
.bub-col-cloud {
    width: 112px; height: 112px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(14,165,233,.55) 0%, rgba(14,165,233,.28) 45%, rgba(14,165,233,.10) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(14,165,233,.18), 0 0 0 16px rgba(14,165,233,.07), 0 10px 32px rgba(14,165,233,.35);
    color: #e0f2fe;
}
.bub-col-managed {
    width: 102px; height: 102px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(16,185,129,.55) 0%, rgba(16,185,129,.28) 45%, rgba(16,185,129,.10) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(16,185,129,.18), 0 0 0 16px rgba(16,185,129,.07), 0 10px 32px rgba(16,185,129,.35);
    color: #d1fae5;
}
.bub-col-security {
    width: 112px; height: 112px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(239,68,68,.55) 0%, rgba(239,68,68,.28) 45%, rgba(239,68,68,.10) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(239,68,68,.18), 0 0 0 16px rgba(239,68,68,.07), 0 10px 32px rgba(239,68,68,.35);
    color: #fee2e2;
}
.bub-col-ai {
    width: 94px; height: 94px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(124,58,237,.55) 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.28) 45%, rgba(124,58,237,.10) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(124,58,237,.18), 0 0 0 16px rgba(124,58,237,.07), 0 10px 32px rgba(124,58,237,.35);
    color: #ede9fe;
}
.bub-col-compliance {
    width: 84px; height: 84px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(245,158,11,.55) 0%, rgba(245,158,11,.28) 45%, rgba(245,158,11,.10) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(245,158,11,.18), 0 0 0 16px rgba(245,158,11,.07), 0 10px 32px rgba(245,158,11,.35);
    color: #fef3c7;
}
.bub-col-talent {
    width: 78px; height: 78px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(20,184,166,.55) 0%, rgba(20,184,166,.28) 45%, rgba(20,184,166,.10) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(20,184,166,.18), 0 0 0 16px rgba(20,184,166,.07), 0 10px 32px rgba(20,184,166,.35);
    color: #ccfbf1;
}

/* ---- Float keyframes (6 unique paths) ---- */
@keyframes bub1 {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    30%     { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(2deg); }
    65%     { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-1deg); }
}
@keyframes bub2 {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    40%     { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(-2.5deg); }
    72%     { transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(1.5deg); }
}
@keyframes bub3 {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    25%     { transform: translateY(-11px) rotate(2.5deg); }
    60%     { transform: translateY(-21px) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}
@keyframes bub4 {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    45%     { transform: translateY(-17px) rotate(-2deg); }
    78%     { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(2deg); }
}
@keyframes bub5 {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    33%     { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(1.5deg); }
    58%     { transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(-2.5deg); }
}
@keyframes bub6 {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50%     { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(3deg); }
    80%     { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

/* Light theme — subtle tint shift so colours still read on white */
[data-theme="light"] .bub-col-cloud     { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(14,165,233,.40) 0%, rgba(14,165,233,.18) 50%, rgba(14,165,233,.06) 100%); color: #0369a1; }
[data-theme="light"] .bub-col-managed   { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(16,185,129,.40) 0%, rgba(16,185,129,.18) 50%, rgba(16,185,129,.06) 100%); color: #065f46; }
[data-theme="light"] .bub-col-security  { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(239,68,68,.40) 0%, rgba(239,68,68,.18) 50%, rgba(239,68,68,.06) 100%);  color: #991b1b; }
[data-theme="light"] .bub-col-ai        { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(124,58,237,.40) 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.18) 50%, rgba(124,58,237,.06) 100%); color: #4c1d95; }
[data-theme="light"] .bub-col-compliance{ background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(245,158,11,.40) 0%, rgba(245,158,11,.18) 50%, rgba(245,158,11,.06) 100%); color: #78350f; }
[data-theme="light"] .bub-col-talent    { background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 32%, rgba(20,184,166,.40) 0%, rgba(20,184,166,.18) 50%, rgba(20,184,166,.06) 100%); color: #134e4a; }
[data-theme="light"] .bub-count { background: rgba(0,0,0,.10); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .bubble-field { height: 340px; }
    .bub-col-cloud      { width: 96px;  height: 96px; }
    .bub-col-managed    { width: 88px;  height: 88px; }
    .bub-col-security   { width: 96px;  height: 96px; }
    .bub-col-ai         { width: 80px;  height: 80px; }
    .bub-col-compliance { width: 72px;  height: 72px; }
    .bub-col-talent     { width: 66px;  height: 66px; }
    .bub-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .bub-name { font-size: 0.55rem; }
}