/* ===========================================================================
   THE PIE TECHNOLOGIES — page sections & components
   =========================================================================== */

/* ============================== HOME / HERO ============================== */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(40px,7vh,80px)) 0 clamp(56px,8vh,90px);overflow:hidden;
}
#particles-js{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 15% 0%,rgba(124,58,237,.22),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(45% 40% at 90% 15%,rgba(34,211,238,.12),transparent 65%);
}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.4);background:rgba(124,58,237,.1);color:var(--violet-soft);
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:28px;
}
.hero-title{max-width:22ch}
.hero-title .line{display:block}
.typed-line{display:block;min-height:1.05em;color:var(--violet-soft)}
@media (max-width:820px){.typed-line{min-height:2.1em}}
.typed-caret{display:inline-block;width:3px;height:.85em;background:var(--cyan);margin-left:6px;vertical-align:-.08em;animation:caret-blink .9s steps(1) infinite}
@keyframes caret-blink{50%{opacity:0}}
.hero-sub{margin-top:28px;max-width:560px;color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.18rem);line-height:1.75}
.hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:38px}
.hero-visual{
  position:relative;z-index:1;margin-top:clamp(44px,7vh,76px);
  border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 60px 120px -60px rgba(124,58,237,.5);
}
.hero-visual img{width:100%;height:clamp(260px,44vw,560px);object-fit:cover}
.hero-visual::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(24,25,30,.03),transparent 45%,rgba(24,25,30,.32));
}
.hero-float-stat{
  position:absolute;left:clamp(16px,3vw,34px);bottom:clamp(16px,3vw,30px);z-index:2;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(27,28,35,.88);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.hero-float-stat strong{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff}
.hero-float-stat span{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.35;display:block}
.scroll-indicator{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:22px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--muted-2);
  font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.scroll-indicator .icon{color:var(--violet-soft);animation:bob 1.8s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(8px)}}
@media (max-width:720px){.scroll-indicator{display:none}}

/* =============================== MARQUEE ================================= */
.marquee-section{padding:clamp(48px,6vw,72px) 0;border-block:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg-soft)}
.marquee-label{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:38px}
.marquee{overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent)}
.marquee + .marquee{margin-top:26px}
.marquee-track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,84px);width:max-content;animation:marquee 42s linear infinite}
.marquee.rev .marquee-track{animation-direction:reverse}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.5rem);letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--muted);filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.9;transition:opacity .25s,color .25s,filter .25s;
}
.marquee-item .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--violet)}
.marquee-item:hover{opacity:1;color:#fff;filter:none}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ================================ STATS ================================== */
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.stat-card{
  position:relative;padding:30px 26px 28px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--surface-2),var(--surface));
  border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.28);
  box-shadow:0 0 46px -22px var(--violet-glow);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.stat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.6);box-shadow:0 24px 60px -26px var(--violet-glow)}
.stat-index{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--muted-2)}
.stat-value{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.6vw,3.1rem);letter-spacing:-.04em;margin-top:18px;color:#fff}
.stat-value .suffix{color:var(--violet-soft)}
.stat-label{margin-top:8px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5}
@media (max-width:960px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================ WORK / PORTFOLIO =========================== */
.work-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.work-card{
  position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--surface);display:block;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.work-card:hover{border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.work-media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/10}
.work-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.work-card:hover .work-media img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.work-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(24,25,30,.2) 80%,rgba(24,25,30,.45))}
.work-body{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:26px;z-index:2}
.work-cat{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--violet-soft);font-weight:600}
.work-title{margin-top:8px;font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.6rem);color:#fff}
.work-stat{
  position:absolute;top:18px;right:18px;z-index:2;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(124,58,237,.9);color:#fff;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px);transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.work-card:hover .work-stat,.work-card:focus-visible .work-stat{opacity:1;transform:none}
.work-more{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:44px}
@media (max-width:820px){.work-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================ SERVICES ACCORDION ========================= */
.services-acc{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.acc-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);border-left:2px solid transparent;transition:border-color .3s,background .3s}
.acc-item.open{border-left-color:var(--violet);background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(124,58,237,.07),transparent 45%)}
.acc-head{
  width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(14px,3vw,34px);
  padding:clamp(20px,3vw,30px) clamp(0px,1.5vw,22px);text-align:left;
}
.acc-num{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--muted-2);flex:none;width:34px}
.acc-title{flex:1;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.6vw,1.85rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#dcdce4;transition:color .25s}
.acc-item.open .acc-title,.acc-head:hover .acc-title{color:#fff}
.acc-tag{display:none;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem}
@media (min-width:860px){.acc-tag{display:block}}
.acc-icon{flex:none;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--muted);transition:transform .35s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s}
.acc-item.open .acc-icon{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--violet);border-color:var(--violet);color:#fff}
.acc-body{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .45s var(--ease)}
.acc-item.open .acc-body{max-height:640px}
.acc-inner{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(22px,4vw,52px);align-items:center;
  padding:0 clamp(0px,1.5vw,22px) clamp(26px,3vw,40px) calc(34px + clamp(14px,3vw,34px));
}
.acc-copy p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;font-size:.98rem;max-width:560px}
.acc-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:18px 0 22px}
.acc-media{overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.acc-media img{width:100%;height:240px;object-fit:cover;transform:translateX(9%);opacity:0;transition:transform .6s var(--ease),opacity .6s}
.acc-item.open .acc-media img{transform:none;opacity:1}
@media (max-width:820px){.acc-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.acc-media img{height:190px}}
.acc-foot{margin-top:34px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem}
.acc-foot .plus{color:var(--violet-soft);font-weight:700}

/* ============================ THE SYSTEM (pinned) ======================== */
.system{position:relative;background:var(--bg-soft);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.system-spacer{position:relative}
.system-trigger{height:100vh}
.system-sticky{
  position:sticky;top:0;height:100svh;overflow:hidden;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(240px,320px) 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,64px);
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px) clamp(20px,4vw,56px) 30px;
  max-width:1560px;margin-inline:auto;
}
.system-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:26px}
.system-side .eyebrow{margin-bottom:0}
.system-side h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.4rem);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.system-progress{display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:6px}
.system-progress li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:30px 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:center;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.82rem;transition:color .3s}
.system-progress li .bar{height:2px;background:var(--surface-2);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.system-progress li .bar i{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--cyan));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.system-progress li.done .bar i{transform:scaleX(1)}
.system-progress li.current{color:#fff}
.system-progress li.current .bar i{transform:scaleX(1)}
.system-stage{position:relative}
.system-panel{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:18px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .55s var(--ease),transform .55s var(--ease),visibility .55s;
  padding-right:clamp(0px,2vw,40px);
}
.system-panel[data-dir="left"]{transform:translateX(-9%)}
.system-panel[data-dir="bottom"]{transform:translateY(11%)}
.system-panel[data-dir="right"]{transform:translateX(9%)}
.system-panel[data-dir="top"]{transform:translateY(-11%)}
.system-panel[data-dir="scale"]{transform:scale(.9)}
.system-panel.is-active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.system-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(3.6rem,9vw,8rem);line-height:1;
  color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.5px rgba(167,139,250,.55);letter-spacing:-.04em;
}
.system-panel h3{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.8vw,3.2rem);letter-spacing:-.035em}
.system-panel .desc{color:var(--muted);max-width:620px;line-height:1.75;font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.3vw,1.08rem)}
.system-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px}
.system-metrics{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,52px);margin-top:14px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.system-metrics div strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.system-metrics div span{color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.8rem}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .system-sticky{grid-template-columns:1fr;height:auto;min-height:100svh;padding-bottom:40px}
  .system-side{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .system-progress{display:none}
  .system-panel{position:relative;inset:auto;min-height:0;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;padding:34px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .system-trigger{height:auto;position:absolute;pointer-events:none}
}

/* ============================== FOUNDER CTA ============================== */
.founder-card{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--surface-2),var(--surface));
}
.founder-media{position:relative;min-height:340px}
.founder-media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.founder-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 70%,rgba(38,40,48,.5))}
.founder-copy{padding:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:18px}
.founder-copy .wave{font-size:1.6rem}
.founder-copy h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.7rem);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.founder-copy p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;max-width:520px}
.founder-sig{font-family:var(--font-display);color:var(--violet-soft);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
@media (max-width:860px){.founder-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.founder-media{min-height:280px}.founder-media::after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(38,40,48,.5),transparent 45%)}}

/* ============================== TESTIMONIALS ============================= */
.testimonial-shell{position:relative}
.google-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:9px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff;color:#1f1f24;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:30px;
}
.google-badge .g-stars{color:#f5b400;letter-spacing:2px}
.testimonial-swiper{overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.testimonial-swiper .swiper-slide{height:auto}
.testimonial-card{
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,52px);border-radius:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--surface-2),var(--surface));height:100%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;
}
.testimonial-stars{color:#f5b400;letter-spacing:4px;font-size:1rem}
.testimonial-quote{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.45;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:#eeeef4}
.testimonial-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:auto}
.testimonial-who img{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid var(--line-strong)}
.testimonial-who .avatar-fallback{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(124,58,237,.2);color:var(--violet-soft);font-weight:700;border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.4);
}
.testimonial-who strong{display:block;font-size:.95rem}
.testimonial-who span{display:block;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.8rem}
.swiper-pagination-custom{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:28px}
.swiper-pagination-custom button{width:26px;height:4px;border-radius:4px;background:#26262f;transition:background .3s,width .3s}
.swiper-pagination-custom button.active{background:var(--violet);width:44px}
.testimonial-fallback{display:grid;gap:22px}
@media (min-width:900px){.testimonial-fallback{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ================================= WHY US ================================ */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.why-card{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;min-height:400px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.why-card img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.why-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
.why-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(24,25,30,.12) 60%,rgba(24,25,30,.4))}
.why-copy{position:relative;z-index:2;padding:clamp(24px,3vw,34px)}
.why-copy .icon{color:var(--violet-soft);margin-bottom:16px}
.why-copy h3{font-size:1.45rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.why-copy p{color:#c9c9d4;font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.7}
@media (max-width:900px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.why-card{min-height:320px}}

/* ============================== BLOG PREVIEW ============================= */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.blog-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.45)}
.blog-card-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden}
.blog-card-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.blog-cat{
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:2;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(24,25,30,.92);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);color:var(--violet-soft);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.blog-card-body{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;flex:1}
.blog-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.06em}
.blog-card h3{font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:-.015em}
.blog-card h3 a:hover{color:var(--violet-soft)}
.blog-excerpt{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.65;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.blog-card .link-arrow{margin-top:auto}
@media (max-width:960px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:640px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* =============================== FINAL CTA =============================== */
.final-cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-block:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg-soft)}
.final-cta::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(28% 34% at 30% 40%,rgba(124,58,237,.4),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(24% 30% at 72% 60%,rgba(34,211,238,.22),transparent 60%);
  animation:cta-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes cta-drift{from{transform:translate3d(-4%,-3%,0) scale(1)}to{transform:translate3d(5%,4%,0) scale(1.12)}}
.final-cta .container{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center;padding-block:clamp(80px,11vw,150px)}
.final-cta h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5.6vw,4.4rem);letter-spacing:-.04em;max-width:20ch;margin-inline:auto}
.final-cta p{color:var(--muted);margin:22px auto 38px;max-width:520px}
.final-cta .hero-ctas{justify-content:center;margin-top:0}

/* =============================== PAGE HERO =============================== */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(56px,9vh,110px)) 0 clamp(48px,7vh,84px);
  overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg-soft);
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(50% 60% at 20% 0%,rgba(124,58,237,.2),transparent 62%),
             radial-gradient(40% 50% at 85% 20%,rgba(34,211,238,.1),transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6.4vw,5rem);letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1.02;max-width:20ch}
.page-hero .lead{margin-top:22px;color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.4vw,1.15rem);max-width:640px;line-height:1.75}
.page-hero .crumbs{margin-bottom:22px}
.page-hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:34px}

/* =========================== SERVICE PAGE BLOCKS ========================= */
.feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.feature-card{padding:28px 26px;border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease)}
.feature-card:hover{border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.45);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.feature-card .icon{color:var(--violet-soft);margin-bottom:16px}
.feature-card h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.feature-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.65}
@media (max-width:900px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.split .copy p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;margin-top:16px}
@media (max-width:900px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.platform-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:16px}
.platform-tile{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:26px 12px;border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;transition:all .25s var(--ease);
}
.platform-tile .icon{color:var(--violet-soft)}
.platform-tile:hover{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5);transform:translateY(-4px)}
@media (max-width:860px){.platform-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.platform-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* stepper */
.stepper{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:14px;position:relative}
.stepper::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:26px;left:6%;right:6%;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--cyan));opacity:.4}
.step{position:relative;text-align:center;padding:0 4px}
.step .dot{
  width:52px;height:52px;margin:0 auto;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:#101017;border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.5);color:var(--violet-soft);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;position:relative;z-index:1;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s;
}
.step:hover .dot{transform:scale(1.1);background:var(--violet);color:#fff}
.step h4{margin:16px 0 8px;font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.step p{color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.55}
.stepper-5{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
.stepper-7{grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr)}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .stepper,.stepper-5,.stepper-7{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px}
  .stepper::before{display:none}
  .step{text-align:left;display:grid;grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;gap:16px}
  .step .dot{margin:0}
  .step h4{margin:4px 0 6px}
}
@media (max-width:520px){.stepper,.stepper-5,.stepper-7{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* result counters */
.result-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.result-stat{padding:34px 28px;border-radius:var(--radius);text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--surface-2),var(--surface));border:1px solid var(--line)}
.result-stat strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);letter-spacing:-.04em;color:#fff}
.result-stat strong .suffix{color:var(--violet-soft)}
.result-stat span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem}
@media (max-width:720px){.result-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* pillars */
.pillar-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.pillar{padding:32px 28px;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.pillar::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--cyan))}
.pillar .num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--violet-soft)}
.pillar h3{margin:14px 0 10px;font-size:1.3rem}
.pillar p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.7}
.pillar ul{margin-top:16px;display:grid;gap:9px}
.pillar li{display:flex;gap:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;align-items:flex-start}
.pillar li .icon{flex:none;color:var(--green);margin-top:2px}
@media (max-width:900px){.pillar-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* content calendar mock */
.content-mock{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
.mock-post{
  aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--surface-2),var(--surface));display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:14px;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s;
}
.mock-post:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-1deg);border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5)}
.mock-post:nth-child(3n){background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(124,58,237,.28),var(--surface))}
.mock-post:nth-child(4n){background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(34,211,238,.18),var(--surface))}
.mock-post .mock-type{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--violet-soft);font-weight:700}
.mock-post .mock-lines i{display:block;height:6px;border-radius:4px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);margin-top:6px}
.mock-post .mock-lines i:first-child{width:70%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.mock-post .mock-lines i:last-child{width:45%}
@media (max-width:860px){.content-mock{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.content-mock{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* tools grid */
.tools-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:16px}
.tool-tile{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;padding:24px 10px;border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;
  font-family:var(--font-display);letter-spacing:-.01em;transition:all .25s var(--ease);
}
.tool-tile:hover{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5)}
@media (max-width:860px){.tools-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:520px){.tools-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

/* timeline */
.timeline{position:relative;display:grid;gap:26px;padding-left:34px}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:9px;top:8px;bottom:8px;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--violet),rgba(34,211,238,.4))}
.timeline-item{position:relative}
.timeline-item::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-31px;top:6px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg);border:3px solid var(--violet);
}
.timeline-item h4{font-size:1.05rem;color:#fff}
.timeline-item .when{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--violet-soft);font-weight:700}
.timeline-item p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:8px;line-height:1.7;max-width:640px}

/* chart card */
.chart-card{padding:clamp(22px,3vw,36px);border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface)}
.chart-card .chart-wrap{position:relative;height:clamp(240px,36vw,380px)}

/* metric cards */
.metric-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.metric-card{padding:30px 26px;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);text-align:left}
.metric-card strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem);color:var(--violet-soft);letter-spacing:-.03em}
.metric-card span{display:block;margin-top:8px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
@media (max-width:720px){.metric-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* who-it's-for cards */
.who-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.who-card{padding:30px 28px;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease)}
.who-card:hover{border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.who-card .icon{color:var(--violet-soft);margin-bottom:14px}
.who-card h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.who-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.7}
@media (max-width:900px){.who-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* FAQ */
.faq{max-width:860px;margin-inline:auto;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq .acc-head{padding:22px 4px}
.faq .acc-title{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.2rem);font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.faq .acc-body{transition:max-height .4s var(--ease)}
.faq .acc-item.open .acc-body{max-height:340px}
.faq .acc-copy{padding:0 44px 26px 4px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;font-size:.95rem}
.faq .acc-icon{width:32px;height:32px}

/* single testimonial band */
.testimonial-band{padding:clamp(30px,4vw,54px);border-radius:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--surface-2),var(--surface))}

/* =============================== PORTFOLIO =============================== */
.filter-tabs{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:40px}
.filter-tab{
  padding:10px 20px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;transition:all .25s var(--ease);
}
.filter-tab:hover{color:#fff;border-color:var(--violet-soft)}
.filter-tab.active{background:var(--violet);border-color:var(--violet);color:#fff}
.portfolio-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px}
.pf-card{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);display:block;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.pf-card.is-hiding{opacity:0;transform:scale(.97)}
.pf-card:hover{border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5)}
.pf-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden}
.pf-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.pf-card:hover .pf-media img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.pf-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(24,25,30,.2) 80%,rgba(24,25,30,.45))}
.pf-badge{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;z-index:2;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(124,58,237,.92);color:#fff;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.pf-body{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;padding:26px;z-index:2}
.pf-client{color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.pf-result{margin-top:6px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff}
.pf-link-hint{margin-top:12px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--violet-soft);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:820px){.portfolio-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* case study */
.case-hero-meta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px}
.case-section{padding-block:clamp(40px,6vw,72px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.case-section h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.3rem);margin-bottom:20px}
.case-section p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.85;max-width:760px}
.case-section p + p{margin-top:14px}
.case-stats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,60px);margin-top:8px}
.case-stats div strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.case-stats div span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
.case-quote{padding:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);border-left:3px solid var(--violet);background:var(--surface);border-radius:0 18px 18px 0}
.case-quote p{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.5rem);line-height:1.5;color:#eeeef4}
.case-quote footer{margin-top:18px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.case-next{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-block:clamp(36px,5vw,60px)}

/* =============================== RESOURCES =============================== */
.resource-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.resource-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.resource-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5)}
.resource-cover{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface)}
.resource-cover img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.resource-card:hover .resource-cover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.resource-type{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(24,25,30,.88);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);color:var(--cyan);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.resource-body{padding:20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.resource-body h3{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.resource-body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.6;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.resource-foot{margin-top:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding-top:6px}
.resource-count{color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.74rem}
@media (max-width:1080px){.resource-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:820px){.resource-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:520px){.resource-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.video-card .play-btn{
  position:absolute;inset:0;margin:auto;width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(124,58,237,.9);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.video-card:hover .play-btn{transform:scale(1.12)}
.video-embed{aspect-ratio:16/9;border:0;width:100%;border-radius:16px}
.newsletter-box{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:24px;border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.35);
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,rgba(124,58,237,.16),var(--surface) 55%);
  padding:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);align-items:center;
}
.newsletter-box h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.6rem)}
.newsletter-box p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:14px;line-height:1.75}
.newsletter-form{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.newsletter-form .field{flex:1;min-width:180px}
@media (max-width:860px){.newsletter-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ================================== BLOG ================================= */
.blog-toolbar{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:38px}
.search-box{position:relative;flex:1;min-width:220px;max-width:380px}
.search-box input{
  width:100%;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;
  padding:12px 18px 12px 44px;color:var(--text);font-size:.9rem;
}
.search-box input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--violet)}
.search-box .icon{position:absolute;left:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--muted-2)}
.pagination{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-top:52px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pagination a,.pagination span{
  min-width:42px;height:42px;padding:0 14px;border-radius:10px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;transition:all .2s;
}
.pagination a:hover{color:#fff;border-color:var(--violet)}
.pagination .current{background:var(--violet);border-color:var(--violet);color:#fff}
.pagination .disabled{opacity:.4;pointer-events:none}

.post-header{padding-block:clamp(40px,6vw,70px)}
.post-meta-row{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.82rem;margin:20px 0 26px}
.post-featured{border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);aspect-ratio:21/9}
.post-featured img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.post-body{max-width:780px;margin-inline:auto;padding-block:clamp(40px,6vw,72px)}
.post-body h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);margin:38px 0 14px}
.post-body h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.45rem);margin:30px 0 12px}
.post-body p{color:#c9c9d4;line-height:1.9;margin-bottom:18px}
.post-body ul,.post-body ol{margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;display:grid;gap:10px;color:#c9c9d4;list-style:disc}
.post-body ol{list-style:decimal}
.post-body li::marker{color:var(--violet-soft)}
.post-body blockquote{
  margin:28px 0;padding:22px 28px;border-left:3px solid var(--violet);background:var(--surface);
  border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.1rem;color:#eeeef4;line-height:1.6;
}
.post-body img{border-radius:14px;margin:24px 0}
.post-body a{color:var(--violet-soft);text-decoration:underline}
.post-body strong{color:#fff}
.share-row{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-block:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.share-row .label{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2);margin-right:6px}
.share-btn{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--muted);transition:all .25s}
.share-btn:hover{color:#fff;border-color:var(--violet);background:rgba(124,58,237,.15)}
.comments{max-width:780px;margin-inline:auto;padding-bottom:clamp(48px,6vw,80px)}
.comment{padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.comment-head{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:10px}
.comment-avatar{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(124,58,237,.18);color:var(--violet-soft);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700}
.comment-head strong{font-size:.92rem}
.comment-head span{color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.76rem;display:block}
.comment p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.7}

/* ================================= ABOUT ================================= */
.story-copy{max-width:820px;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.7vw,1.3rem);line-height:1.85;color:#d6d6de}
.story-copy .hl{color:var(--violet-soft)}
.mvv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.mvv-card{padding:34px 30px;border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .35s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.mvv-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5)}
.mvv-card .icon{width:46px;height:46px;padding:11px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(124,58,237,.14);color:var(--violet-soft);border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.3);margin-bottom:18px}
.mvv-card h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.mvv-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.7}
@media (max-width:900px){.mvv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.team-card{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.team-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5)}
.team-photo{aspect-ratio:4/4.4;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.team-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.4);transition:filter .4s,transform .7s var(--ease)}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img{filter:none;transform:scale(1.04)}
.team-body{padding:22px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px}
.team-body strong{display:block;font-size:1.05rem}
.team-body span{display:block;color:var(--violet-soft);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:3px}
.team-body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px}
.team-socials a{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--muted);transition:all .25s}
.team-socials a:hover{color:#fff;border-color:var(--violet)}
@media (max-width:900px){.team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ================================ CONTACT ================================ */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;gap:clamp(26px,4vw,52px);align-items:start}
.contact-panel{padding:clamp(26px,3.5vw,44px);border-radius:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface)}
.contact-panel h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,2rem);margin-bottom:8px}
.contact-panel .sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:30px}
.contact-side{display:grid;gap:16px}
.info-card{padding:22px 24px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start}
.info-card > .info-icon{flex:none;width:42px;height:42px;padding:10px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(124,58,237,.14);color:var(--violet-soft);border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.3)}
.info-card strong{display:block;font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.info-card p,.info-card a{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.6}
.info-card a:hover{color:var(--violet-soft)}
.form-success{
  display:none;text-align:center;padding:clamp(40px,6vw,70px) 24px;
}
.form-success.show{display:block;animation:fade-up .5s var(--ease)}
.form-success .tick{
  width:76px;height:76px;margin:0 auto 24px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(34,197,94,.14);border:1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.5);color:var(--green);
  animation:tick-pop .5s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes tick-pop{0%{transform:scale(.4);opacity:0}70%{transform:scale(1.12)}100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}}
.form-success h3{font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:12px}
.form-success p{color:var(--muted);max-width:420px;margin:0 auto 26px;line-height:1.7}
@media (max-width:960px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================ 404 / MAINTENANCE ========================== */
.state-page{min-height:100svh;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px) 20px 60px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.state-page::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(45% 45% at 50% 35%,rgba(124,58,237,.2),transparent 65%)}
.state-page .inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:640px}
.state-code{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(5rem,16vw,11rem);line-height:1;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.5px rgba(167,139,250,.5)}
.state-page h1{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);margin:10px 0 16px}
.state-page p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:32px}
.state-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ================================ LEGAL ================================== */
.legal-body{max-width:820px;margin-inline:auto;padding-block:clamp(40px,6vw,72px)}
.legal-body h2{font-size:1.4rem;margin:34px 0 12px}
.legal-body p,.legal-body li{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:12px}
.legal-body ul{padding-left:20px;list-style:disc;display:grid;gap:8px}

/* reading progress bar (blog single) */
.reading-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;z-index:1200;pointer-events:none}
.reading-progress i{display:block;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--violet),var(--cyan));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left}

/* click-to-load video embeds (resources page) */
.video-load{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.video-load::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%,rgba(24,25,30,.4))}
.video-load .play-btn{z-index:2}
.video-card .blog-card-media{position:relative}

/* ---------------- homepage: hero growth loop, industries, library ------- */
.hero-loop{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px 14px;margin-top:30px;padding:14px 18px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:rgba(38,40,48,.8);width:max-content;max-width:100%}
.loop-step{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.loop-step i{font-style:normal;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--violet-soft);border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.35);border-radius:6px;padding:2px 5px;background:rgba(124,58,237,.1)}
.loop-arrow{color:var(--muted-2);display:inline-flex}
@media (max-width:720px){.hero-loop{gap:8px 10px;padding:12px 14px}.loop-step{font-size:.72rem}}

.industry-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(270px,1fr));gap:18px}
.industry-card{position:relative;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:var(--surface);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
.industry-card:hover{border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.4);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.industry-abbr{position:absolute;top:14px;right:16px;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--muted-2)}
.industry-card h3{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px}
.industry-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.7}
.industry-services{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:16px}
.industry-services a{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.3);background:rgba(124,58,237,.08);color:var(--violet-soft);text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s}
.industry-services a:hover{background:rgba(124,58,237,.18)}

.library-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);align-items:center;padding:clamp(28px,4vw,52px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;background:radial-gradient(120% 160% at 0% 0%,rgba(124,58,237,.1),transparent 55%),var(--surface)}
.library-copy p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;margin-top:14px;max-width:56ch}
.library-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-top:20px}
.library-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;padding:11px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:var(--bg-soft);transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s}
.library-links a:hover{border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.45);transform:translateX(4px)}
.library-links .icon{color:var(--violet-soft);flex:none}
.library-visual .chart-card{height:100%}
.library-visual .chart-card li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem}
.library-visual .chart-card .icon{color:#34d399;flex:none}
@media (max-width:900px){.library-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------------------------- services index ---------------------------- */
.disc-head{display:flex;gap:clamp(16px,3vw,34px);align-items:flex-start;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:30px}
.disc-num{flex:none;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);color:var(--muted-2);line-height:1;padding-top:6px}
@media (max-width:600px){.disc-head{gap:14px}}

/* --------------------------- growth library ------------------------------ */
.lib-filters{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-bottom:34px}
.lib-cats .filter-tab{font-size:.8rem;padding:7px 14px}
.resource-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
.resource-body h3 a:hover{color:var(--violet-soft)}
.resource-single-head{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 22px;align-items:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.resource-single-head .chip{pointer-events:none}
.resource-body-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);align-items:start}
.resource-side{position:sticky;top:110px;display:grid;gap:18px}
@media (max-width:960px){.resource-body-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.resource-side{position:static}}

/* --------------------------- contact goal picker ------------------------- */
.goal-picker{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:18px;background:var(--bg-soft)}
.goal-grid{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px}
.goal-chip{font-size:.84rem;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface-2);color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s var(--ease)}
.goal-chip:hover{border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.5);color:var(--text)}
.goal-chip.active{border-color:var(--violet);background:rgba(124,58,237,.16);color:#fff}

/* ------------------------------ pay online ------------------------------- */
.pay-methods{display:grid;gap:12px}
.pay-method{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:15px 16px;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),background .2s var(--ease)}
.pay-method:hover{border-color:rgba(124,58,237,.45)}
.pay-method input{margin-top:4px;accent-color:var(--violet);flex:none}
.pay-method:has(input:checked){border-color:var(--violet);background:rgba(124,58,237,.08)}
.pay-method strong{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.95rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.pay-method strong .icon{color:var(--violet-soft);flex:none}
.pay-method small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.55;margin-top:5px}
.pay-status-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:7px 15px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}
.pay-status-badge.requested{background:rgba(124,58,237,.14);border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.4);color:var(--violet-soft)}
.pay-status-badge.pending{background:rgba(251,191,36,.1);border:1px solid rgba(251,191,36,.35);color:#fbbf24}
.pay-status-badge.paid{background:rgba(52,211,153,.12);border:1px solid rgba(52,211,153,.4);color:#34d399}
.pay-status-badge.failed,.pay-status-badge.cancelled{background:rgba(248,113,113,.1);border:1px solid rgba(248,113,113,.35);color:#f87171}

/* Keep image shading local to the caption; the photograph above stays clear. */
.work-body,.pf-body,.why-copy{background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(24,25,30,.88) 26px,rgba(24,25,30,.94))}