/* ============================================================
   LuminaryNexus Consultants — Refined Serif · Dark Slate · Cream
   luminarynexusconsultants.com  |  2026
   Design language: Classic professional consultancy
   Fonts: Playfair Display (headings) + Inter (body)
   Palette: Deep slate #1c2437, warm cream #faf8f4, gold #c8942a
   Layout: Editorial grid, asymmetric sections, ruled lines
   ============================================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;1,300;1,400&display=swap');

/* ── Variables ── */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --slate:      #0d0d0d;
  --slate-2:    #1a1a1a;
  --slate-3:    #242424;
  --gold:       #c8942a;
  --gold-2:     #e0a93a;
  --gold-lt:    #f0c860;
  --cream:      #faf8f4;
  --cream-2:    #f3f0ea;
  --cream-3:    #e8e3d8;
  --warm-white: #ffffff;

  /* Text */
  --ink:        #0d0d0d;
  --ink-2:      #2e2e2e;
  --ink-3:      #666666;
  --ink-4:      #999999;

  /* Borders */
  --rule:       rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --rule-2:     rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --gold-rule:  rgba(200,148,42,0.30);
  --gold-rule2: rgba(200,148,42,0.14);

  /* Shadows — warmer, deeper */
  --sh-xs: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --sh-sm: 0 3px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
  --sh-md: 0 8px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --sh-lg: 0 20px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  --sh-xl: 0 36px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  --sh-gold:    0 6px 28px rgba(200,148,42,0.22);
  --sh-gold-lg: 0 14px 48px rgba(200,148,42,0.32);
  --sh-lift: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);

  /* Gradients */
  --g-gold:    linear-gradient(135deg,#c8942a 0%,#e0a93a 100%);
  --g-slate:   linear-gradient(160deg,#0d0d0d 0%,#242424 100%);
  --g-cream:   linear-gradient(160deg,#faf8f4 0%,#f3f0ea 100%);
  --g-hero:    linear-gradient(160deg,#0d0d0d 0%,#1a1a1a 45%,#111111 100%);
  --g-section: linear-gradient(180deg,#faf8f4 0%,#f3f0ea 100%);
  --g-warm:    linear-gradient(160deg,#f8f5ef 0%,#ede8de 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --fser: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --fsub: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --fbod: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing / radius */
  --r:    6px;
  --r-sm: 4px;
  --r-lg: 12px;
  --r-xl: 18px;
  --r-2xl:28px;

  /* Shorthand aliases used in templates */
  --g-main:    linear-gradient(135deg,#c8942a 0%,#e0a93a 100%);
  --sh-glow:   0 6px 24px rgba(200,148,42,0.28);
  --p1:        #c8942a;
  --tx2:       #2e2e2e;
  --tx3:       #666666;
  --tx4:       #999999;

  /* Transitions */
  --t:   all .24s ease;
  --t-s: all .48s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2);
  --t-md:all .36s ease;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;font-size:16px}
body{
  font-family:var(--fbod);
  background:var(--cream);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.75;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
/* Subtle paper texture */
body::before{
  content:'';position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='400' height='400'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='400' height='400' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.022'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity:1;
}
::selection{background:rgba(200,148,42,.18);color:var(--slate)}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:var(--fser);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink)}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.5vw,5rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.2rem);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.55rem);font-weight:600}
p{color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.8;font-weight:400}
a{text-decoration:none;transition:var(--t)}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:4px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--cream-2)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px}

/* ── PRELOADER ── */
#preloader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99999;
  background:var(--slate);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;
  transition:opacity .7s ease,visibility .7s ease;
}
#preloader.hidden{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.pl-logo-img{height:110px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 24px rgba(200,148,42,.35))}
.pl-logo{
  font-family:var(--fser);font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--cream);letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.pl-logo span{color:var(--gold)}
.pl-bar{width:120px;height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.pl-bar::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--g-gold);animation:plBar 1.4s ease both}
@keyframes plBar{from{width:0}to{width:100%}}
.pl-tagline{font-family:var(--fbod);font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:4px}

/* ── Scroll Progress ── */
#sp{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;background:var(--g-gold);z-index:99998;width:0;transition:width .1s}

/* ── Floating CTA — pill style ── */
.fcta{
  position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:9999;
  background:var(--slate);color:var(--gold);
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold-rule);
  padding:11px 22px;border-radius:100px;
  font-family:var(--fbod);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);transition:var(--t);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.fcta:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--slate);border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:var(--sh-gold-lg)}
.fcta::before{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;animation:dotPulse 2s ease infinite}
.fcta:hover::before{background:var(--slate)}

/* ── NAVBAR — top-border editorial style ── */
.navbar{
  position:fixed;top:0;width:100%;z-index:1000;
  padding:0;transition:var(--t-md);
  background:transparent;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar.scrolled{
  background:rgba(250,248,244,.97);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  box-shadow:0 1px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}
.navbar-inner{
  display:flex;align-items:stretch;
  height:68px;
}
/* Gold accent line at very top */
.navbar::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:var(--g-gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .4s ease;transform-origin:left;
}
.navbar.scrolled::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

.navbar-brand{
  font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--cream)!important;letter-spacing:.02em;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:3px;transition:var(--t);
}
.navbar-brand span{color:var(--gold)}
.navbar.scrolled .navbar-brand{color:var(--slate)!important}
.navbar-logo{height:110px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;transition:var(--t);filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(200,148,42,.25));overflow:hidden}
.navbar-logo[src="images/logo.png"]:not([src]){visibility:hidden}
.navbar.scrolled .navbar-logo{filter:none}

.nav-link{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)!important;
  font-weight:500;font-size:.83rem;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:8px 14px!important;
  border-radius:var(--r);
  transition:var(--t);position:relative;
  font-family:var(--fbod);
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link{color:var(--ink-2)!important}
.nav-link:hover,.nav-link.active{color:var(--gold)!important;background:transparent}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover,.navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active{color:var(--gold)!important}
.nav-link::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:2px;
  left:14px;right:14px;height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);
  transition:transform .24s ease;transform-origin:center;
}
.nav-link:hover::after,.nav-link.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

.nav-cta{
  background:var(--gold)!important;color:var(--slate)!important;
  padding:9px 22px!important;border-radius:var(--r)!important;
  font-weight:600!important;font-size:.82rem!important;
  letter-spacing:.05em!important;text-transform:uppercase!important;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold)!important;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-gold);
  font-family:var(--fbod)!important;
}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-2)!important;box-shadow:var(--sh-gold-lg)!important;color:var(--slate)!important;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.nav-cta::after{display:none!important}
.navbar-toggler{border:1px solid var(--gold-rule);background:rgba(200,148,42,.12);padding:7px 10px}
.navbar-toggler-icon{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='%23c8942a' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e")}
.dropdown-menu{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg);
  padding:8px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);
}
.dropdown-item{
  color:var(--ink-2)!important;font-size:.84rem;
  font-family:var(--fbod);padding:9px 14px;
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);transition:var(--t);
}
.dropdown-item:hover{background:rgba(200,148,42,.08)!important;color:var(--gold)!important}

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn-primary{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--slate);
  border:2px solid var(--gold);
  padding:13px 30px;border-radius:var(--r);
  font-family:var(--fbod);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;transition:var(--t);
  box-shadow:var(--sh-gold);text-decoration:none;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--gold-2);opacity:0;transition:.24s}
.btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-gold-lg);transform:translateY(-2px);color:var(--slate)}
.btn-primary:hover::before{opacity:1}
.btn-primary>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

.btn-outline{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  background:transparent;color:var(--slate);
  border:1.5px solid var(--ink);
  padding:13px 30px;border-radius:var(--r);
  font-family:var(--fbod);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;transition:var(--t);text-decoration:none;
}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--slate);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--slate);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--sh-md)}

.btn-ghost{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:transparent;color:var(--gold);
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold-rule);
  padding:11px 26px;border-radius:var(--r);
  font-family:var(--fbod);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;transition:var(--t);text-decoration:none;
}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(200,148,42,.10);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* Gradient submit button for forms */
.btn-grad{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  background:var(--g-gold);color:var(--slate);
  border:none;
  padding:13px 30px;border-radius:var(--r);
  font-family:var(--fbod);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;transition:var(--t);text-decoration:none;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-gold);
}
.btn-grad:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-gold-lg);transform:translateY(-2px);color:var(--slate)}

/* Light buttons for dark sections */
.btn-cream{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  background:var(--cream);color:var(--slate);
  border:2px solid var(--cream);
  padding:13px 30px;border-radius:var(--r);
  font-family:var(--fbod);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;transition:var(--t);text-decoration:none;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-md);
}
.btn-cream:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--slate);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--sh-gold)}

/* ── LAYOUT ── */
.sec{padding:96px 0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.sec-sm{padding:64px 0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.sec-xs{padding:44px 0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.bg-cream{background:var(--cream)}
.bg-cream2{background:var(--cream-2)}
.bg-warm{background:var(--g-warm)}
.bg-slate{background:var(--g-slate)}
.bg-white{background:var(--warm-white)}
.bg-w{background:var(--cream)}
.bg-g{background:var(--cream-2)}
.z1{position:relative;z-index:1}
/* CTA Banner section — used on inner pages (about, services, industries) */
#cta-banner{
  padding:80px 0;
  background:var(--g-slate);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold-rule);
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-rule);
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
#cta-banner .stitle{color:var(--cream)!important}
#cta-banner .ssub{color:rgba(250,248,244,.60)!important;max-width:560px!important}
#cta-banner .label{color:var(--gold-2)!important}
#cta-banner .label::before{background:var(--gold-2)!important}

/* Editorial divider */
.divider{
  height:1px;
  background:var(--rule);
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  margin:0;
}
.divider-gold{
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-rule),transparent);
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}

/* ── SECTION LABELS — editorial style ── */
.label{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--fbod);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.label::before{content:'';width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.label-dark{color:rgba(200,148,42,.7)}
.label-dark::before{background:rgba(200,148,42,.7)}

.stitle{
  font-family:var(--fser);
  font-size:clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.1rem);
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin-bottom:18px;color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.18;
}
.stitle-lg{
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,4rem);
  font-weight:700;
}
.ssub{
  font-family:var(--fbod);
  font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink-3);
  max-width:560px;line-height:1.85;font-weight:400;
}
.gtxt{color:var(--gold)}
.serif-italic{font-family:var(--fser);font-style:italic;color:var(--ink-3)}

/* ── HERO — dark, editorial, bold ── */
#hero{
  min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;
  background:var(--g-hero);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding-bottom:48px;
}
#hero .row{align-items:flex-start!important}
/* Subtle diagonal lines pattern */
#hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 60px,
    rgba(255,255,255,.014) 60px,
    rgba(255,255,255,.014) 61px
  );
}
/* Gold accent corner */
#hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  top:0;right:0;
  width:45%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(200,148,42,.06) 0%,transparent 65%);
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-top:88px}
/* Eyebrow */
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:32px;
  animation:fadeUp .7s ease both;
}
.hero-eyebrow-line{width:36px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.hero-eyebrow-text{
  font-family:var(--fbod);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
}
.hero-title{
  font-family:var(--fser);
  font-size:clamp(2.8rem,6vw,5.6rem);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  color:var(--cream);margin-bottom:28px;
  animation:fadeUp .8s .12s ease both;
}
.hero-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);font-weight:400}
.hero-sub{
  font-size:1.05rem;color:rgba(250,248,244,.62);
  max-width:500px;line-height:1.88;margin-bottom:44px;
  animation:fadeUp .8s .24s ease both;font-weight:300;
}
.hero-btns{
  display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  animation:fadeUp .8s .36s ease both;
}
/* Hero stats row */
.hero-rule{
  display:flex;gap:0;margin-top:32px;padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  animation:fadeUp .8s .48s ease both;
}
.hero-stat{flex:1;min-width:120px;padding:0 28px 0 0;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.hero-stat:first-child{padding-left:0}
.hero-stat:last-child{border:none}
.hstat-n{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:2.2rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;display:block}
.hstat-l{font-size:.68rem;color:rgba(250,248,244,.45);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:5px;font-weight:500}

/* Hero image — right side */
.hero-img-col{position:relative;z-index:2;animation:fadeLeft .9s .2s ease both;padding-top:88px}
.hero-img-frame{
  position:relative;
}
/* Decorative offset border */
.hero-img-frame::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  top:18px;left:18px;right:-18px;bottom:-18px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold-rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);z-index:0;
}
.hero-img-wrap{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-xl);
}
.hero-img-wrap img{
  width:100%;height:500px;object-fit:cover;
  filter:brightness(.85) contrast(1.05) saturate(.9);
  display:block;
}
/* Warm tint overlay */
.hero-img-tint{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(200,148,42,.12) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.18) 100%);
}
/* Floating credential card */
.hero-cred{
  position:absolute;top:-28px;left:24px;bottom:auto;
  background:var(--cream);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:14px 18px;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);
  animation:floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-cred-val{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--slate);line-height:1}
.hero-cred-lbl{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--ink-3);letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:4px;font-weight:500}
.hero-cred2{
  position:absolute;top:28px;right:-28px;animation-delay:2s;
  background:var(--slate);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-right:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:12px 16px;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);
  animation:floatY 4s 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-cred2-val{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.hero-cred2-lbl{font-size:.64rem;color:rgba(250,248,244,.5);letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:3px}
@keyframes floatY{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-9px)}}

/* ── TRUSTED BAR ── */
#trusted{
  padding:36px 0;
  background:var(--slate);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  overflow:hidden;position:relative;z-index:1;
}
#trusted::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:var(--g-gold);opacity:.35}
.tl-label{font-size:.66rem;color:rgba(200,148,42,.7);letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;padding-right:32px;flex-shrink:0;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.tl-wrap{overflow:hidden;flex:1;mask:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent)}
.tl-track{display:flex;gap:60px;width:max-content;animation:tlScroll 24s linear infinite}
.tl-logo{font-family:var(--fbod);font-weight:600;font-size:.84rem;color:rgba(250,248,244,.35);white-space:nowrap;transition:var(--t);letter-spacing:.05em}
.tl-logo:hover{color:var(--gold);opacity:1}
@keyframes tlScroll{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ── CARDS — editorial, bordered, uniform ── */
.card-editorial{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:0;/* intentionally sharp corners */
  padding:32px 28px;
  transition:var(--t-md);
  position:relative;
  height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-xs);
}
.card-editorial::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:0;
  background:var(--slate);transition:height .32s ease;
  z-index:0;
}
.card-editorial:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--sh-md);border-top-color:var(--gold)}
.card-editorial:hover::after{height:3px}
.card-editorial>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* Icon — no rounded corners, solid square */
.sico{
  width:48px;height:48px;
  background:var(--cream-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:18px;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:var(--t);
}
.sico-gold{background:rgba(200,148,42,.10);border-color:var(--gold-rule);color:var(--gold)}
.sico-slate{background:rgba(0,0,0,.07);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.12);color:var(--slate)}
/* Icon color variants used across service/industry pages */
.i-b{background:rgba(0,0,0,.07);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.12);color:var(--slate)}
.i-v{background:rgba(63,81,181,.08);border-color:rgba(63,81,181,.15);color:#3f51b5}
.i-t{background:rgba(0,137,123,.08);border-color:rgba(0,137,123,.15);color:#00897b}
.i-o{background:rgba(200,148,42,.10);border-color:var(--gold-rule);color:var(--gold)}
.i-g{background:rgba(56,142,60,.08);border-color:rgba(56,142,60,.15);color:#388e3c}
.i-y{background:rgba(245,124,0,.08);border-color:rgba(245,124,0,.15);color:#f57c00}
.card-editorial:hover .sico{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--slate)}
.card-editorial:hover .sico i{color:var(--slate)}
.ctitle{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:9px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3}
.ctext{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-3);line-height:1.72;flex:1;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:4;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.carr{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  font-size:.73rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);
  transition:var(--t);font-family:var(--fbod);
}
.carr i{transition:transform .2s ease}
.card-editorial:hover .carr{color:var(--gold-2);gap:10px}
.card-editorial:hover .carr i{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ── ABOUT section — full-width justified text ── */
#about .ssub{
  max-width:100%;
  text-align:justify;
  text-align-last:left;
  hyphens:auto;
  -webkit-hyphens:auto;
}
#about .chk li{text-align:left}

/* ── ABOUT image ── */
.about-img-wrap{position:relative}
.about-img{
  border-radius:0;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-xl);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  position:relative;
}
.about-img img{width:100%;height:460px;object-fit:cover;display:block;filter:brightness(.96) saturate(1.02)}
/* Gold frame offset */
.about-img::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  top:-14px;right:-14px;
  width:50%;height:50%;
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  border-right:2px solid var(--gold);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
}
.about-img::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  bottom:-14px;left:-14px;
  width:50%;height:50%;
  border-bottom:2px solid rgba(200,148,42,.4);
  border-left:2px solid rgba(200,148,42,.4);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
}
.stat-pill{
  position:absolute;
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
  padding:14px 20px;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-md);
  animation:floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sp1{bottom:-22px;left:-22px;animation-delay:0s}
.sp2{top:-22px;right:8px;animation-delay:2.5s}
.sp-num{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.sp-lbl{font-size:.66rem;color:var(--ink-3);letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:4px;font-family:var(--fbod)}

/* ── CHECK LIST ── */
.chk{list-style:none;padding:0}
.chk li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.9rem;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-2);font-family:var(--fbod)}
.chk li:last-child{border:none}
.chk-ico{
  width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.chk-ico::before{content:'—';color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;font-size:.75rem}

/* ── STATS ── */
.stat-item{text-align:center;padding:20px 16px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.stat-item:last-child{border:none}
#stats{
  background:var(--slate);
  padding:60px 0;position:relative;z-index:1;
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold-rule);
}
.stat-block{text-align:left;padding:20px 40px 20px 0;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.stat-block:last-child{border:none}
.snum{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;display:block}
.slbl{font-size:.7rem;color:rgba(250,248,244,.45);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:6px;font-weight:500;font-family:var(--fbod)}

/* ── WHY CARDS — horizontal list style ── */
.why-item{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:20px;
  padding:26px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  transition:var(--t);
}
.why-item:last-child{border:none}
.why-item:hover .why-num{color:var(--gold)}
.why-num{
  font-family:var(--fser);font-size:2.5rem;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--cream-3);line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;
  width:56px;transition:var(--t);
}
.why-content h4{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:7px;color:var(--ink)}
.why-content p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-3);margin:0;line-height:1.72}

/* ── PROCESS — numbered steps with connecting line ── */
.process-steps{position:relative;padding-left:44px}
.process-steps::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:16px;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px;background:var(--rule)}
.process-step{position:relative;padding:0 0 36px 32px}
.process-step:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.step-dot{
  position:absolute;left:-36px;top:3px;
  width:32px;height:32px;
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--fser);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--gold);transition:var(--t);
}
.process-step:hover .step-dot{background:var(--gold);color:var(--slate)}
.step-title{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px;color:var(--ink)}
.step-desc{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-3);line-height:1.72;margin:0}

/* ── INDUSTRY CARDS — pill / tag style ── */
.industry-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:18px 22px;
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  transition:var(--t);
  text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
  height:100%;
}
.industry-item:hover{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(200,148,42,.03);color:inherit;transform:translateX(4px)}
.industry-item:hover .ii-arrow{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}
.ii-ico{
  width:40px;height:40px;flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--cream-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:.95rem;color:var(--gold);
  transition:var(--t);
}
.industry-item:hover .ii-ico{background:rgba(200,148,42,.10);border-color:var(--gold-rule)}
.ii-title{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;color:var(--ink)}
.ii-desc{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-3);margin:0;line-height:1.5;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.ii-arrow{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--gold);margin-left:auto;opacity:0;transform:translateX(-6px);transition:var(--t);flex-shrink:0}

/* ── PORTFOLIO / CASE STUDY CARDS ── */
.case-card{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:var(--t-md);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  height:100%;
}
.case-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-md);transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(200,148,42,.25)}
.case-img{overflow:hidden;height:210px;position:relative;flex-shrink:0}
.case-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease;filter:brightness(.94) saturate(.95)}
.case-card:hover .case-img img{transform:scale(1.05);filter:brightness(.98) saturate(1)}
/* Gold bar overlay */
.case-img::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--g-gold)}
.case-body{padding:24px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.case-tag{font-size:.64rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--fbod);margin-bottom:7px}
.case-title{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--ink)}
.case-desc{font-size:.83rem;color:var(--ink-3);margin:0;line-height:1.65;flex:1;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.tag-pill{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--rule);color:var(--ink-3);font-size:.63rem;font-weight:600;padding:3px 10px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:var(--fbod);white-space:nowrap}

/* Portfolio filter button row */
.pfilter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
/* Gold bottom accent bar inside page hero */
.phero-accent{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);opacity:.45;z-index:1}

/* ── PORTFOLIO FILTER ── */
.pfbtn{
  background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--rule);
  color:var(--ink-3);padding:7px 18px;
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;
  transition:var(--t);font-family:var(--fbod);
  letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.pfbtn:hover,.pfbtn.active{background:var(--slate);border-color:var(--slate);color:var(--gold)}

/* ── CTA SECTION — dark editorial ── */
.cta-wrap{
  background:var(--slate);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold-rule);
  padding:80px 0;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;z-index:1;
}
.cta-wrap::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,transparent,transparent 60px,rgba(255,255,255,.01) 60px,rgba(255,255,255,.01) 61px);
}
.cta-box{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  padding:52px 48px;
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.cta-trust-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;margin-top:24px}
.cta-trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.86rem;color:rgba(250,248,244,.6);font-family:var(--fbod)}
.cta-trust-item::before{content:'—';color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0}
.cta-card{
  background:var(--cream);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  padding:34px 30px;
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.cta-card-label{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-family:var(--fbod);margin-bottom:18px}
.cta-card-note{font-size:.73rem;color:var(--ink-3);text-align:left;margin-top:16px;line-height:1.65;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule-2);font-family:var(--fbod)}

/* ── FAQ ── */
.fitem{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);background:transparent}
.fitem:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.fitem:hover{background:rgba(200,148,42,.02)}
.fq{padding:20px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;cursor:pointer;gap:16px}
.fq-text{font-family:var(--fser);font-weight:600;font-size:.97rem;flex:1;color:var(--ink)}
.ftog{width:24px;height:24px;border:1px solid var(--rule);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--ink-3);transition:var(--t);flex-shrink:0}
.fitem.open .ftog{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--slate);transform:rotate(45deg)}
.fans{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s ease}
.fans-in{padding:0 0 20px;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-3);line-height:1.78;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.fitem.open .fans{max-height:320px}

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact-panel{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
  padding:38px;
}
.flabel{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:7px;display:block;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.finput,.fselect{
  background:var(--cream);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  color:var(--ink);
  padding:12px 16px;font-family:var(--fbod);font-size:.9rem;
  width:100%;outline:none;transition:var(--t);
}
.finput:focus,.fselect:focus{
  border-color:var(--gold);background:var(--warm-white);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,148,42,.08);
}
.finput::placeholder{color:var(--ink-4)}
textarea.finput{resize:vertical;min-height:115px}
.fselect{appearance:none}
.cinfo-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule-2)}
.cinfo-item:last-child{border:none}
.cico{width:36px;height:36px;background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--rule);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0}
.cinfo-item h6{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:2px;color:var(--ink)}
.cinfo-item p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--ink-3);margin:0;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.map-box{height:200px;background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--rule);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;margin-top:20px}
.map-embed{border-top:2px solid var(--gold-rule);padding-top:16px;margin-top:16px}
.map-embed iframe{border-radius:0;width:100%;display:block}

/* ── NEWSLETTER ── */
.nl-wrap{
  background:var(--slate);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold-rule);
  padding:52px 0;position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.nlform{display:flex;gap:0;max-width:460px;margin:22px auto 0}
.nlinput{
  flex:1;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-right:none;
  padding:12px 18px;color:var(--cream);font-family:var(--fbod);font-size:.9rem;outline:none;transition:var(--t);
}
.nlinput::placeholder{color:rgba(250,248,244,.35)}
.nlinput:focus{border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.nl-btn{padding:12px 26px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--slate);border:none;font-family:var(--fbod);font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:var(--t);flex-shrink:0}
.nl-btn:hover{background:var(--gold-2)}

/* ── PAGE HERO ── */
/* Background image set via inline style="background-image:url(...)" on each .phero element */
.phero{
  background-color:var(--slate);
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center top;
  padding-top:136px;padding-bottom:80px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  min-height:380px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
/* Dark overlay over bg image */
.phero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(0,0,0,.91) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.80) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.88) 100%);
}
/* Diagonal texture */
.phero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,transparent,transparent 60px,rgba(255,255,255,.008) 60px,rgba(255,255,255,.008) 61px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.phero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2}
/* Legacy helpers — safely ignored if present in markup */
.phero-bg,.phero-ov,.phero-grid{display:none}
.breadcrumb-item{font-size:.76rem;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.breadcrumb-item a{color:rgba(200,148,42,.75)}
.breadcrumb-item a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.breadcrumb-item.active{color:rgba(250,248,244,.45)}
.breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before{color:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}

/* ── SECTION IMAGES ── */
.sec-img{overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-xl);border:1px solid var(--rule);position:relative}
.sec-img img{width:100%;min-height:400px!important;object-fit:cover;display:block;filter:brightness(.96) saturate(1.0);transition:transform .6s ease}
.sec-img:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}
/* Gold corner accent */
.sec-img::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:var(--g-gold);z-index:1}

/* ── TEAM CARDS ── */
.team-card{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top:2px solid transparent;
  padding:28px 24px;
  text-align:center;transition:var(--t);
  height:100%;
}
.team-card:hover{border-top-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--sh-md)}
.t-avatar{
  width:68px;height:68px;
  background:var(--slate);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--fser);font-weight:700;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--gold);
  margin:0 auto 14px;
}
.t-name{font-family:var(--fser);font-weight:600;font-size:.97rem;margin-bottom:3px;color:var(--ink)}
.t-role{font-size:.73rem;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.t-bio{font-size:.81rem;color:var(--ink-3);font-family:var(--fbod)}

/* ── VALUE CARD ── */
.val-card{background:var(--warm-white);border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:28px;transition:var(--t);height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
.val-card:hover{border-top:2px solid var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
.val-ico{font-size:1.9rem;margin-bottom:14px;display:block}

/* ── WCARD — how-it-works step card ── */
.wcard{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold-rule);
  padding:28px 24px;
  height:100%;
  transition:var(--t);
}
.wcard:hover{border-top-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ── GCARD — small info card ── */
.gcard{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  transition:var(--t);
}
.gcard:hover{border-color:var(--gold-rule);box-shadow:var(--sh-xs)}

/* ── TITEM — badge/expertise tiles ── */
.titem{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding:20px 14px;
  transition:var(--t);
  height:100%;
}
.titem:hover{border-color:var(--gold-rule);background:rgba(200,148,42,.04);transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* ── SPEC ITEMS (tech/tools grid) ── */
.spec-item{
  background:var(--warm-white);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding:16px 14px;text-align:center;
  transition:var(--t);
}
.spec-item:hover{border-color:var(--gold-rule);background:rgba(200,148,42,.04);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.spec-ico{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}
.spec-name{font-size:.65rem;color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:var(--fbod)}

/* ── SECTION BACKGROUND IMAGES ── */
#about     {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.97),rgba(243,240,234,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366754035-f200968a6e72?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#stats     {background:var(--g-slate)}
#services  {background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#why       {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551434678-e076c223a692?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#industries{background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#tech      {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1460925895917-afdab827c52f?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#portfolio {background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#process   {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#faq       {background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#mission   {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#team-photos{background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.94),rgba(232,227,216,.93)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#leadership{background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#certifications{background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507679799987-c73779587ccf?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#compliance    {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#audit         {background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507679799987-c73779587ccf?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#accounting    {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-6726b3ff858f?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#it-services   {background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518770660439-4636190af475?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#operations    {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1553877522-43269d4ea984?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#governance    {background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568992687947-868a62a9f521?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#banking       {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1526304640581-d334cdbbf45e?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#fintech-ind   {background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563013544-824ae1b704d3?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#more-sectors  {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#portfolio-grid{background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#contact-process{background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#contact-form-sec{background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#contact-faq   {background:linear-gradient(rgba(250,248,244,.98),rgba(250,248,244,.97)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551434678-e076c223a692?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}
#international-markets{background:linear-gradient(rgba(243,240,234,.97),rgba(232,227,216,.96)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1526304640581-d334cdbbf45e?w=1920&q=70') center/cover}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer{
  background:var(--slate);
  border-top:2px solid var(--gold-rule);
  padding-top:64px;
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
footer::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:var(--g-gold);opacity:.5}
.ft-brand{font-family:var(--fser);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--cream);letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:12px;display:inline-block}
.ft-brand span{color:var(--gold)}
.ft-logo{height:110px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(200,148,42,.30))}
.ft-tag{font-size:.83rem;color:rgba(250,248,244,.38);max-width:300px;line-height:1.78;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.ft-contact-items{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;margin-bottom:20px}
.ft-contact-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(250,248,244,.38);text-decoration:none;transition:var(--t);font-family:var(--fbod)}
.ft-contact-item i{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0;width:14px}
.ft-contact-item:hover{color:rgba(250,248,244,.78)}
.ft-socs{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:20px}
.fsoc{
  width:34px;height:34px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);font-size:.82rem;transition:var(--t);
}
.fsoc:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);background:rgba(200,148,42,.1)}
.ft-certs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px}
.ft-cert-badge{
  background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.38);font-size:.6rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;
  font-family:var(--fbod);transition:var(--t);
}
.ft-cert-badge:hover{border-color:var(--gold-rule);color:rgba(200,148,42,.8)}
.ft-top{padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:32px}
.ft-head{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-bottom:18px;font-family:var(--fbod)}
.ft-links{list-style:none;padding:0}
.ft-links li{margin-bottom:9px}
.ft-links a{font-size:.83rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;transition:var(--t);font-family:var(--fbod)}
.ft-links a::before{content:'';width:12px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.4;flex-shrink:0;transition:var(--t)}
.ft-links a:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);transform:translateX(4px)}
.ft-links a:hover::before{opacity:1;width:18px}
.ft-subscribe-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.ft-sub-input{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-bottom:none;
  padding:12px 16px;color:var(--cream);font-family:var(--fbod);font-size:.88rem;outline:none;transition:var(--t);
}
.ft-sub-input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.ft-sub-input:focus{border-color:rgba(200,148,42,.5);background:rgba(255,255,255,.09)}
.ft-sub-btn{padding:12px 22px;font-size:.78rem;width:100%;justify-content:center;letter-spacing:.1em}
.ft-bot{margin-top:48px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);padding:18px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
.ft-copy{font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);font-family:var(--fbod)}
.ft-legal{display:flex;gap:18px}
.ft-legal a{font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);transition:var(--t);font-family:var(--fbod)}
.ft-legal a:hover{color:var(--gold)}

/* Scroll reveal — cards start visible, enhance with animation when JS active */
.reveal-ready{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:opacity .52s ease, transform .52s ease;
}
.reveal-ready.revealed{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
/* Fallback: if JS fails or disabled, cards stay visible */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal-ready{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
}

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp  {from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes fadeDown{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-18px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes fadeLeft{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(24px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}}
@keyframes dotPulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(1.6)}}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media(max-width:991px){
  #hero .row{align-items:center!important}
  .hero-title{font-size:3rem}
  .hero-img-frame::before{display:none}
  .hero-cred{top:-16px;left:10px;bottom:auto}
  .hero-cred2{top:16px;right:10px}
  .about-img::before,.about-img::after{display:none}
  .sp1{bottom:-12px;left:12px}
  .sp2{top:-12px;right:12px}
  .process-steps{padding-left:36px}
  .cta-box{padding:40px 32px}
  .contact-panel{padding:28px}
}
@media(max-width:767px){
  .sec{padding:60px 0}
  .sec-sm{padding:44px 0}
  .hero-btns{flex-direction:column}
  .hero-btns .btn-primary,.hero-btns .btn-cream,.hero-btns .btn-outline{width:100%;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
  .hero-rule{gap:0;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .hero-stat{padding:12px 16px 12px 0;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);min-width:100px}
  .ft-bot{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .ft-legal{justify-content:center}
  .fcta{bottom:16px;right:16px;padding:9px 16px;font-size:.72rem}
  .pgrid,.case-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stat-block{padding:16px 24px 16px 0}
  .cta-box{padding:28px 20px}
  .nlform{flex-direction:column}
  .nlinput{border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-bottom:none}
  .why-item{flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
  .why-num{font-size:1.9rem;width:auto}
  .map-embed iframe{height:180px}
  .navbar-collapse{background:rgba(0,0,0,.98);padding:16px 20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
  .navbar-collapse .nav-link{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)!important;padding:11px 16px!important}
  .navbar-collapse .nav-link:hover{color:var(--gold)!important}
  .navbar-collapse .nav-cta{margin-top:12px;display:block;text-align:center;width:100%}
  .process-steps{padding-left:28px}
  .process-steps::before{left:10px}
  .step-dot{left:-28px;width:26px;height:26px;font-size:.72rem}
  .hstat-n{font-size:1.8rem}
  .industry-item{padding:14px 16px}
  .hero-img-col{margin-top:0;padding-top:0}
}
@media(max-width:575px){
  .hero-cred,.hero-cred2{display:none}
  .pfbtn{font-size:.68rem;padding:6px 14px}
  .hero-rule{gap:4px;margin-top:36px;padding-top:28px}
  .hero-stat{min-width:80px;padding:8px 12px 8px 0}
  .contact-panel{padding:22px 18px}
  .cinfo-item{gap:10px}
  .ft-cert-badge{font-size:.56rem;padding:4px 8px}
  .cta-card{padding:24px 20px}
  .card-editorial{padding:24px 20px}
  .btn-primary,.btn-outline,.btn-ghost,.btn-cream{padding:11px 22px;font-size:.8rem}
  .val-card{padding:22px 18px}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  h1{font-size:2.4rem}
  h2{font-size:1.9rem}
  .hero-title{font-size:2.3rem}
  .stitle{font-size:1.75rem}
  .hero-sub{font-size:.95rem}
  .ssub{font-size:.9rem}
  .sec{padding:48px 0}
  .sec-sm{padding:36px 0}
  .fcta{padding:8px 14px;font-size:.7rem;bottom:12px;right:12px}
  .container{padding-left:16px;padding-right:16px}
  .map-embed iframe{height:160px}
  .fq{padding:16px 0}
  .fq-text{font-size:.9rem}
  .spec-item{padding:12px 8px}
  .spec-name{font-size:.6rem}
}

/* Touch-friendly minimum tap targets */
@media(hover:none),(pointer:coarse){
  .nav-link{min-height:44px;display:flex!important;align-items:center}
  .btn-primary,.btn-outline,.btn-ghost,.btn-cream{min-height:44px}
  .fq{min-height:48px;padding:16px 0}
  .ftog{width:32px;height:32px}
  .pfbtn{min-height:40px}
  .fsoc{width:40px;height:40px}
  .fcta{padding:12px 20px}
}
/* Utility */
.case-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:20px}

/* portfolio image inside case-card */
.case-img-pic{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease;filter:brightness(.94) saturate(.95)}
.case-card:hover .case-img-pic{transform:scale(1.05);filter:brightness(.98) saturate(1)}