/* ========================================
   SWIFTDEX DIGITAL MARKETING
   Design System & Styles — v2.0 Modern
======================================== */

/* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
  --primary: #6c63ff;
  --primary-dark: #4b45cc;
  --primary-light: #8b85ff;
  --secondary: #00d4ff;
  --secondary-light: #5CE6F2;
  --accent: #00E6A4;
  --accent-gold: #F5A623;
  --accent-pink: #E0357F;
  --bg-dark: #030311;
  --bg-card: #090918;
  --bg-elevated: #0f0f24;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  --text-primary: #eeeeff;
  --text-secondary: #c8c8e0;
  --text-muted: #a5a5d6;
  --border: rgba(0, 194, 212, 0.15);
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --border-glow: rgba(0, 194, 212, 0.4);
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1E3D 0%, #00C2D4 100%);
  --gradient-vivid: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1E3D 0%, #F5A623 50%, #00C2D4 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #060B18 0%, #081226 50%, #0B1E3D 100%);
  --gradient-card: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(11, 30, 61, 0.6) 0%, rgba(0, 194, 212, 0.05) 100%);
  --gradient-card-hover: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(11, 30, 61, 0.8) 0%, rgba(0, 194, 212, 0.1) 100%);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.04);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 70px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3), 0 0 140px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}

/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: default;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

section { position: relative; }

/* ===== CUSTOM CURSOR ===== */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.cursor-ring {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.6);
  transition: width 0.15s, height 0.15s, border-color 0.2s;
}
body:has(a:hover) .cursor-dot, body:has(button:hover) .cursor-dot { width: 14px; height: 14px; background: var(--accent); }
body:has(a:hover) .cursor-ring, body:has(button:hover) .cursor-ring { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-color: var(--accent); }

/* ===== PRELOADER ===== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}
.preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.preloader-inner { text-align: center; }
.preloader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.logo-swift { color: var(--text-primary); }
.logo-dex { background: var(--gradient-primary); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.preloader-bar {
  width: 280px; height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 99px; overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.preloader-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 99px;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}
.preloader-text { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ===== TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5CE6F2 0%, #8b85ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.8));
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 99px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(108,99,255,0.4);
}

.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; }
.section-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.section-subtitle { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(124, 58, 237, 0);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), rgba(255,255,255,0));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 52px;
  background: var(--gradient-vivid);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
  filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-primary:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn-primary:hover::after { opacity: 0.7; }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 12px 60px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.7); }
.btn-primary svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: white; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-secondary svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: white; }

.btn-large { padding: 18px 42px; font-size: 1.05rem; }

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  color: white; font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(4, 4, 16, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: none !important;
  padding: 14px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.nav-container {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.nav-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.logo-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), filter 0.45s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45)) drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25));
}
.brand-logo-svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.nav-logo:hover .logo-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-3deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 24px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.75)) drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45));
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.logo-swift {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.logo-dex {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00F0FF 0%, #6C63FF 50%, #FFB800 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-link {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gradient-primary); border-radius: 1px;
  transition: left 0.3s, right 0.3s;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--text-primary); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { left: 16px; right: 16px; }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--text-primary); }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.btn-nav-cta {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.5); }

.nav-hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px; }
.nav-hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--text-primary); border-radius: 1px; transition: var(--transition); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(3,3,17,0.92) 0%, rgba(3,3,17,0.65) 50%, rgba(3,3,17,0.92) 100%);
}
.hero-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }

/* Hero floating orbs */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; will-change: transform;
}
.hero-orb-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px; right: -150px;
  animation: orbFloat1 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
  animation: orbFloat2 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb-3 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 30%; left: 40%;
  animation: orbFloat3 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes orbFloat1 { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); } }
@keyframes orbFloat2 { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95); } }
@keyframes orbFloat3 { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 33% { transform: translate(20px,-20px) scale(1.05); } 66% { transform: translate(-15px,10px) scale(0.97); } }

.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 99px; color: #c4c0ff;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease forwards;
}
.badge-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); } }

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.hero-line { display: block; animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards; opacity: 0; }
.hero-line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero-line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.6s forwards; opacity: 0;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.8s forwards; opacity: 0;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 1s forwards; opacity: 0;
}
.hero-stat {
  text-align: center; padding: 0 32px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.hero-stat:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 900; background: var(--gradient-primary); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; line-height: 1; }
.stat-suffix { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--secondary); display: inline; }
.stat-label { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.hero-stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: var(--border); }

.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; z-index: 2;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), transparent);
}
@keyframes bounce { 0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); } }

@keyframes fadeInUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeInDown { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ===== MARQUEE ===== */
.marquee-section {
  background: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-track { overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-content {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.marquee-content:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-content .divider { color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.7rem; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ===== TRUSTED SECTION ===== */
.trusted-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.trusted-label { text-align: center; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.trusted-logos {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px 48px;
}
.trust-logo-item {
  opacity: 0.85; transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
  will-change: transform, filter;
  cursor: default;
}
.trust-logo-item:hover { 
  opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.4)); 
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.08) !important; 
}
.trust-logo-svg { height: 42px; width: auto; }

@keyframes logoPulse {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(0,212,255,0.1)); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-3px); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(108,99,255,0.5)); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(0,212,255,0.1)); }
}

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */
.services-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--gradient-card-hover);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.service-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2) inset;
}
.service-card-glow {
  position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%;
  width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card-glow { opacity: 1; }

/* Animated gradient border for featured card */
.service-card.featured::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.6), rgba(6,182,212,0.4), rgba(244,114,182,0.3));
  z-index: -1;
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: borderGradient 4s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes borderGradient {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.service-badge-feat {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 99px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.service-icon-wrap { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary); transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--primary); color: white; border-color: var(--primary); transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }

.service-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-desc { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-features { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-features li {
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 5px 0; padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.service-features li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--secondary); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.service-link:hover { color: var(--secondary); }
.service-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ===== PROCESS ===== */
.process-section { padding: 100px 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(108,99,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.process-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px; position: relative;
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center; position: relative;
  padding: 40px 24px 32px;
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.process-step:hover { border-color: var(--border-glow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.process-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient-primary); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 16px; display: block;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.process-content h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-content p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== ABOUT ===== */
.about-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }

.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-img-wrap { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; }
.about-img { width: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); min-height: 400px; }
.about-img-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: -20px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.5);
}
.badge-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; color: white; line-height: 1; }
.badge-text { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

.about-analytics-card {
  position: absolute; top: -20px; right: -20px;
  width: 180px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.analytics-img { width: 100%; }
.analytics-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4,4,16,0.6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.analytics-stat { text-align: center; }
.a-stat-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--accent); display: block; }
.a-stat-label { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

.about-content { position: relative; }
.about-lead { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.about-body { color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.about-pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.pillar {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.pillar:hover { border-color: var(--border-glow); background: rgba(108,99,255,0.06); }
.pillar-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; }
.pillar-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.pillar-text strong { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); }
.pillar-text span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ===== PORTFOLIO ===== */
.portfolio-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.portfolio-filters {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.portfolio-filter {
  padding: 9px 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 99px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-filter:hover, .portfolio-filter.active {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: transparent; color: white;
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.portfolio-card {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition-slow);
}
.portfolio-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--border-glow); }
.portfolio-card.hidden { display: none; }

.portfolio-visual {
  position: relative; height: 200px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.portfolio-icon {
  font-size: 3rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-icon { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg); }
.portfolio-metric {
  position: absolute; bottom: 16px; right: 16px;
  text-align: right;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.pm-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: white; display: block; line-height: 1; }
.pm-label { font-size: 0.65rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.portfolio-info { padding: 24px; }
.portfolio-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 3px 12px;
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.25);
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 99px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.portfolio-info h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.portfolio-info p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.portfolio-results { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pr-item { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.pr-item strong { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; display: block; }

/* ===== METRICS BANNER ===== */
.metrics-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.metrics-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.metrics-bg-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.15; }
.metrics-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,4,16,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,10,40,0.8) 100%); }
.metrics-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}
.metric-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient-primary); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.metric-plus { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--secondary); }
.metric-label { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.testimonials-section { padding: 100px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials-slider { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex; gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.testimonial-card {
  min-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-glow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testimonial-text { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.author-info strong { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.author-info span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.testimonial-controls {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px;
}
.tc-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text-primary); transition: var(--transition);
  min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; /* Touch target */
}
.tc-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }
.tc-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.tc-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.tc-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 99px;
  background: var(--border-glow); transition: var(--transition);
  min-width: 8px; min-height: 8px;
}
.tc-dot.active { width: 24px; background: var(--primary); }

/* Mobile testimonials: show single card, full width */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-slider { overflow: hidden; }
  .testimonials-track { gap: 16px; }
  .testimonial-card {
    min-width: calc(100vw - 80px);
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    min-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .testimonial-text { font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

/* ===== TEAM ===== */
.team-section { padding: 100px 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center bottom, rgba(108,99,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
}
.team-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-glow); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }

.team-photo-wrap { position: relative; width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.team-photo {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 3px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo { border-color: var(--primary); }
.team-initials { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: white; }
.team-social-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.9);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.team-card:hover .team-social-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.social-icon-btn {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: white;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.social-icon-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.team-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.team-bio { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.cta-section { position: relative; padding: 100px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.cta-bg-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.2; }
.cta-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,4,16,0.92) 0%, rgba(40,20,80,0.85) 100%); }
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; }
.cta-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -1px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-subtitle { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 550px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.cta-guarantee { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-guarantee span { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.contact-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.contact-detail strong { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; }
.contact-detail span { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.contact-detail a { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.contact-detail a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.contact-social p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.social-link {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--text-secondary); transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-link svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.social-link:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: white; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none; resize: none;
}
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(108,99,255,0.1);
}
.form-group select { appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236060a0' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; background-size: 18px; padding-right: 44px; }
.form-group select option { background: var(--bg-card); }

.btn-submit {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  width: 100%; padding: 16px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition); margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(108,99,255,0.4);
}
.btn-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 50px rgba(108,99,255,0.6); }
.btn-submit.success { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00c875, #00d4aa); }
.btn-submit svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.form-note { text-align: center; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-top { padding: 80px 0; }
.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 48px;
}
.footer-logo { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-tagline { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-badge { display: inline-flex; padding: 6px 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social-link {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 9px; color: var(--text-secondary); transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.footer-social-link:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: white; }

.footer-links-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; color: var(--text-primary); }
.footer-links-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links-col ul li a { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-links-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.footer-address { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; display: block; }
.footer-awards { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.award-badge { padding: 5px 12px; background: rgba(255,215,0,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.2); border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 24px 0; }
.footer-bottom-content { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.footer-bottom-content p { color: #d0d0eb; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.footer-legal a { color: #a8a4ff; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #ffffff; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(108,99,255,0.8); }

/* ===== BACK TO TOP ===== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 32px; right: 32px; z-index: 100;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(108,99,255,0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(108,99,255,0.7); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ===== PRICING SECTION ===== */
.pricing-section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.pricing-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 60%, rgba(124,58,237,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px; align-items: start;
}
.pricing-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pricing-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--border-glow); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.pricing-card.popular {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.18) 0%, rgba(6,182,212,0.09) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.55);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.pricing-card.popular:hover { transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-8px); }
.popular-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 99px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pricing-tier { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pricing-price { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pricing-dollar { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 2.2; }
.pricing-amount { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 3.8rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; background: var(--gradient-primary); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.pricing-period { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding-bottom: 6px; }
.pricing-desc { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 28px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.pricing-features { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.pricing-features li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.pricing-features li::before { content: '\2713'; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(16, 245, 196, 0.15); color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pricing-features li.unavailable { opacity: 0.4; }
.pricing-features li.unavailable::before { content: '\2715'; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); color: var(--text-muted); }
.btn-pricing { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; width: 100%; padding: 14px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--transition-bounce); }
.btn-pricing-ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-primary); }
.btn-pricing-ghost:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.15); border-color: var(--primary); color: white; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-pricing-primary { background: var(--gradient-primary); border: none; color: white; box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(124,58,237,0.45); }
.btn-pricing-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 50px rgba(124,58,237,0.7); }

/* ===== TOOLS / TECH STACK BADGES ===== */
.tools-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.tools-label { text-align: center; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.tools-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
.tool-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.tool-badge:hover { border-color: var(--border-glow); color: var(--text-primary); transform: translateY(-2px); background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08); }
.tool-badge-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; }

/* ===== SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ===== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 10001;
  height: 3px; background: var(--gradient-vivid);
  width: 0%; transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(124,58,237,0.8);
}

/* ===== COMPARISON / WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
.comparison-section { padding: 100px 0; position: relative; }
.comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.comparison-table thead tr {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.2) 0%, rgba(6,182,212,0.1) 100%);
}
.comparison-table th {
  padding: 22px 28px; text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.comp-feature-col { text-align: left !important; width: 42%; }
.comp-us-col {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.1); border-left: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.3);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.3);
}
.comp-logo-label { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 900; }
.comp-badge-best {
  display: inline-flex; padding: 3px 12px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 99px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.comparison-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.04); }
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 28px; text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.comparison-table tbody td:first-child {
  text-align: left; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.comp-us {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.07) !important;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.2);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.2);
  color: var(--text-primary) !important; font-weight: 600;
}
.comp-check {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16,245,196,0.15); color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; margin-right: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.comp-cross {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,77,109,0.1); color: #ff4d6d;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; margin-right: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.faq-grid { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.5); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%; padding: 22px 28px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left; gap: 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary); font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background 0.2s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--primary); color: white; border-color: var(--primary); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), padding 0.3s;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; padding: 0 28px 24px; }
.faq-answer p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ===== NOISE TEXTURE OVERLAY ===== */

body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.022; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: span 3; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-visual { order: -1; }
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .metrics-content { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .pricing-card.popular { transform: scale(1); }
  .pricing-card.popular:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(3,3,17,0.98); flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; z-index: 998; backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 1.4rem; padding: 12px 24px; font-weight: 600; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; z-index: 999; }
  .btn-nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-stat-divider { display: none; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .hero-ctas .btn-primary, .hero-ctas .btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; min-height: 52px; }
  
  /* Stack Grids */
  .services-grid, .process-steps, .portfolio-grid, .contact-grid, .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid, .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: span 2; }
  .footer-bottom-content { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-legal { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  /* Reduce Massive Desktop Paddings */
  .services-section, .process-section, .about-section, .portfolio-section, .testimonials-section, .team-section, .cta-section, .contact-section, .pricing-section, .faq-section, .trusted-section, .tools-section, .comparison-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .metrics-banner { padding: 50px 0; }
  
  /* Ensure SVGs shrink */
  .trust-logo-svg { height: 32px; }
  .trusted-logos { gap: 16px 24px; }
  
  /* Background Elements */
  .hero-orb-1 { width: 350px; height: 350px; }
  .hero-orb-2 { width: 250px; height: 250px; }

  /* Contact form padding */
  .contact-form { padding: 28px 20px; }

  /* CTA section */
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cta-actions .btn-primary, .cta-actions .btn-secondary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* About section */
  .about-grid { gap: 32px; }

  /* Metrics */
  .metrics-content { gap: 24px; }
  .metric-num { font-size: 2.8rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-grid, .footer-top-grid, .metrics-content, .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: span 1; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 12px; }
  body { cursor: default; }
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.5rem); }
  .trust-logo-svg { height: 26px; }
  
  /* Touch Optimized Inputs & Buttons */
  .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { font-size: 1rem; padding: 14px 16px; }
  .btn-submit { min-height: 54px; }
}

/* ===== PRICING VALUE GRID (Mobile) ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pricing-value-grid > div { transform: none !important; }
}

/* ===== MEGA NAV DROPDOWNS ===== */
.nav-mega-wrap { position: relative; }
.nav-mega-dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #12121a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 2000;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  width: 680px;
  min-width: 680px;
}
.nav-mega-wrap:hover .nav-mega-dropdown { display: grid; }
.nav-dd-col-head {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6c63ff;
  padding: 8px 14px 4px;
}
.nav-dd-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: #b8b8d0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-dd-item:hover { background: rgba(108,99,255,0.15); color: #fff; transform: translateX(4px); }
.dd-icon { font-size: 16px; width: 20px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-link-arrow { font-size: 10px; margin-left: 4px; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.nav-mega-wrap:hover .nav-link-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Mobile: Hide dropdowns, show flat links */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-mega-dropdown { display: none !important; }
  .nav-link-arrow { display: none; }
  .nav-mega-wrap .nav-link { pointer-events: all; }
}

/* ===== SOCIAL PROOF REVIEWS ===== */
.sp-logo-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sp-logo-review {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: white;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
  border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
}
.sp-logo-review::before {
  content: "?????";
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  color: #F5A623;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.sp-logo-review::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: 0s;
}
.sp-logo-card:hover .sp-logo-review {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.sp-logo-card:hover .sp-logo-review::after {
  animation: gleamSweep 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}
@keyframes gleamSweep {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 200%; }
}


/* ===== GLOBAL VISIBILITY & ACCESSIBILITY PATCH ===== */
:root {
  --text-high-contrast: #ffffff;
  --text-readable-muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* Ensure all body text is extremely readable */
p, li {
  color: var(--text-readable-muted);
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Make all headings pop */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-high-contrast);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Global Button Visibility Boost */
.btn-primary, .btn-nav-cta, .newsletter-btn, .blog-search-btn {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.btn-primary:hover, .btn-nav-cta:hover, .newsletter-btn:hover, .blog-search-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.5);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Fix visibility for location badges (Lagos, New York, etc) */
.location-badge, [style*="Lagos"], [style*="New York"] {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Link visibility in articles */
.article-content a {
  color: #00e676;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.article-content a:hover {
  color: #64ffda;
  text-decoration-thickness: 2px;
}

/* ===========================
   SUPPORT TICKET MODAL
   =========================== */
#supportTicketModal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
#supportTicketModal.open {
  display: flex;
}

.stm-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 3, 17, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  animation: stmBackdropIn 0.25s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes stmBackdropIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

.stm-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f0f24 0%, #090918 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 48px 44px 44px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(108,99,255,0.1) inset;
  animation: stmBoxIn 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes stmBoxIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.88) translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1)    translateY(0); }
}
.stm-box::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.stm-box::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.stm-box::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(108,99,255,0.3); border-radius: 2px; }

.stm-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; right: 18px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #8888aa;
  font-size: 18px; line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.stm-close-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: #fff; }

.stm-header { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.stm-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(108,99,255,0.5));
}
.stm-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stm-header p { color: #8888aa; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; }

.stm-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }

.stm-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .stm-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stm-box { padding: 36px 24px 32px; }
}

.stm-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.stm-field label {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: #9898c0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.stm-field input,
.stm-field select,
.stm-field textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: #eeeeff;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none;
}
.stm-field input::placeholder,
.stm-field textarea::placeholder { color: #5858a0; }
.stm-field input:focus,
.stm-field select:focus,
.stm-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(108,99,255,0.12);
}
.stm-field select option { background: #0f0f24; color: #eeeeff; }
.stm-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }

.stm-submit-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6c63ff, #00d4ff);
  color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.98rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(108,99,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.stm-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 50px rgba(108,99,255,0.65);
}
.stm-submit-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* Success state */
.stm-success {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
  gap: 18px;
}
.stm-success.visible { display: flex; }
.stm-success-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,214,128,0.2), rgba(0,214,128,0.05));
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,214,128,0.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  animation: successPop 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes successPop {
  from { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.stm-success h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; }
.stm-success p { color: #8888aa; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 340px; }
.stm-ticket-id {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: #6c63ff;
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ===== HIDE TESTIMONIAL DOTS FOR CLEAN LOOK ===== */
.tc-dots { display: none !important; }
.testimonial-controls { justify-content: center; gap: 16px; }
.article-body a.cta-btn, .cta-btn { color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none !important; }

/* ===== GLOBAL BLOG CARDS & MINI AVATARS ===== */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--gradient-card, linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(11, 30, 61, 0.6) 0%, rgba(0, 194, 212, 0.05) 100%));
  border: 1px solid var(--border, rgba(0, 194, 212, 0.15));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 20px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--x, 50%) var(--y, 50%), rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.blog-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.blog-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02); 
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.4); 
  border-color: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.5); 
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative; display: block;
  overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img { transform: scale(1.1); }

.blog-card-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  z-index: 2; backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.seo-tag { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.9); color: white; }
.ppc-tag { background: rgba(0,200,117,0.9); color: white; }
.social-tag { background: rgba(168,85,247,0.9); color: white; }
.content-tag { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.9); color: white; }
.email-tag { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.9); color: white; }

.blog-card-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.article-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-tag { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.article-date { color: var(--text-muted, #a5a5d6); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.article-read { color: var(--text-muted, #a5a5d6); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.article-read::before { content: '·'; margin-right: 8px; }
.blog-card-title { font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 10px; flex: 1; }
.blog-card-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--primary, #6c63ff); }
.blog-card-excerpt { color: var(--text-secondary, #c8c8e0); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.blog-card-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, rgba(255,255,255,0.06)); }
.author-mini { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary, #c8c8e0); }
.author-avatar-sm { width: 28px !important; height: 28px !important; border-radius: 50% !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; font-size: 0.6rem !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: white !important; flex-shrink: 0 !important; }
.read-more-link { color: var(--primary, #6c63ff); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; transition: color 0.2s; }
.read-more-link:hover { color: var(--secondary, #00d4ff); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}