/* ============================================================
   Absolute BPO — Main Stylesheet
   Fonts: Figtree (headings/nav) · Inter Tight (body)
   Colors extracted from Elementor JSON design tokens
   Header / Hero / Footer → dark brand (#021425)
   Content sections → light (#FFFFFF / #F5F7FA)
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,600;1,700;1,800&family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ── CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ──────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand Colours */
  --navy:           #021425;
  --navy-mid:       #102438;
  --navy-card:      #0d1f30;
  --charcoal:       #20201F;
  --purple:         #AEA5FE;
  --purple-dark:    #190C92;
  --purple-mid:     #5B52CB;
  --grey:           #515A6D;
  --grey-mid:       #343A46;
  --grey-light:     #7784A0;
  --border:         #DDDDDD;
  --border-light:   rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --bg-light:       #F5F7FA;
  --bg-subtle:      #ECEEF0;
  --white:          #FFFFFF;
  --overlay:        rgba(2,20,37,0.82);

  /* Light-section text */
  --text-heading:   #021425;
  --text-body:      #515A6D;
  --text-muted:     #7784A0;

  /* Shadow for light cards */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 4px rgba(2,20,37,0.07);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 20px rgba(2,20,37,0.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 8px 40px rgba(2,20,37,0.10);

  /* Typography */
  --font-head: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Montserrat', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --sp-xs:  0.5rem;
  --sp-sm:  1rem;
  --sp-md:  1.5rem;
  --sp-lg:  2.5rem;
  --sp-xl:  4rem;
  --sp-2xl: 6rem;

  /* Borders */
  --radius-sm:   6px;
  --radius-md:   12px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease:      0.3s ease;
  --ease-slow: 0.5s ease;

  /* Container */
  --container:      1200px;
  --container-wide: 1440px;
}

/* ── RESET ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
p  { color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.8; }

.text-purple { color: var(--purple-mid); }
.text-white  { color: var(--white); }
.text-grey   { color: var(--grey); }

/* ── LAYOUT ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-md);
}
.container--wide {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  padding: 0 var(--sp-lg);
}
.container--narrow {
  max-width: 900px;
}

section { padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0; }
section.section--sm { padding: var(--sp-xl) 0; }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: var(--sp-lg); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--sp-lg); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: var(--sp-md); }
.flex         { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }

/* ── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn--sm {
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-xs);
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2,20,37,0.25);
}
.btn--outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* Outline on dark backgrounds */
.btn--outline-light {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: var(--white);
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-xs);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--outline-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--purple);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--ghost {
  color: var(--purple-mid);
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}
.btn--ghost::after {
  content: '→';
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--purple-dark); }
.btn--ghost:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Ghost on dark bg */
.btn--ghost-light {
  color: var(--purple);
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}
.btn--ghost-light::after { content: '→'; display: inline-block; transition: transform var(--ease); }
.btn--ghost-light:hover { color: var(--white); }
.btn--ghost-light:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── LABELS / EYEBROWS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--purple-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  width: fit-content;
}
.label-light { background: rgba(174,165,254,0.15); color: var(--purple); }

/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── HEADER — two-tier: dark topbar + white nav                 */
/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Total sticky header height: topbar (40px) + nav (72px) = 112px */
:root { --header-h: 112px; --header-topbar-h: 40px; --header-nav-h: 72px; }

#site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* ── TOPBAR ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.header-topbar {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  height: var(--header-topbar-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.header-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  padding: 0 max(2rem, calc((100% - var(--container)) / 2));
  width: 100%;
}
.topbar-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.topbar-link:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.topbar-link svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── MAIN NAV ── white background ───────────────────────────── */
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-nav-h);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 max(2rem, calc((100% - var(--container)) / 2));
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease);
}
#site-header.scrolled .header-inner {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.header-logo img { height: 42px; width: auto; }

.header-right { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-left: auto; }
.header-cta { margin-left: var(--sp-lg); }

/* Nav links — dark text on white */
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.nav-item  { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--purple-mid);
}
.nav-link .chevron {
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
  opacity: 0.45;
  stroke: currentColor;
}
.nav-item:hover .chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  min-width: 270px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(2,20,37,0.14);
}
/* Transparent bridge fills the gap so the mouse doesn't lose the hover */
.dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}
.nav-item:hover .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.875rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dropdown-link:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--purple-mid);
}

/* "Schedule a Meeting" — dark charcoal button */
.btn--schedule {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.375rem;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.btn--schedule:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Mobile toggle — dark bars on white header */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 28px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── HERO  ── ALWAYS DARK FULL-SCREEN (matches live site)       */
/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--header-h);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.hero .container {
  padding-top: var(--sp-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-2xl);
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(2,20,37,0.78) 0%, rgba(2,20,37,0.35) 40%, rgba(2,20,37,0.0) 62%);
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 48%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  margin-left: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hero__content { max-width: 70%; } }
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .hero__content { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__bg { background-position: 65% center; }
}

/* Glass card for hero text blocks */
.hero__glass {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
}
.hero__glass--sub {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.3);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 46px;
  line-height: 46px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--purple); }
.hero__sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}
.hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-sm); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--sp-sm); }

/* Hero buttons — dark filled to match live site */
.hero .btn--primary {
  background: rgba(15,20,30,0.62);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.hero .btn--primary:hover {
  background: rgba(174,165,254,0.18);
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--purple);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.hero .btn--outline {
  background: rgba(15,20,30,0.45);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.hero .btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(174,165,254,0.15);
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--purple);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* Page-hero outline stays white-outlined (no dark fill needed) */
.page-hero .btn--outline {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--white);
}
.page-hero .btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--purple);
  background: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero__trust {
  margin-top: var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: pulseScroll 2.2s ease infinite;
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(174,165,254,0.5), transparent);
}
@keyframes pulseScroll {
  0%,100% { opacity:0.35; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%      { opacity:0.75; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px); }
}

/* ── STAT BAR ── light grey strip ───────────────────────────── */
.stat-bar {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--sp-lg) 0;
}
.stat-bar__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-bar__item {
  padding: var(--sp-sm);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-bar__item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-bar__num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.stat-bar__label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ── SECTION HEADER ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header { margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl); }
.section-header.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); color: var(--text-heading); }
.section-header p { font-size: 1.0625rem; max-width: 640px; color: var(--text-body); }
.section-header.centered p { margin: 0 auto; }
.section-header__subtitle--wide { max-width: 920px !important; }
.h2-emphasis { font-size: 40px; display: inline-block; color: var(--grey-light); }
.section-title--xl { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 800; }

/* ── SERVICE CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 13px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(91,82,203,0.2);
}
/* Full-width image at the top of each card */
.service-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-card__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
/* Card content below the image */
.service-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.service-card__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(91,82,203,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-card__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--purple-mid); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text-heading); }
.service-card p  { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--text-body); flex: 1; }

/* On dark backgrounds — override card styles */
.section--dark .service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.section--dark .service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(174,165,254,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.section--dark .service-card__body h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark .service-card__body p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.section--dark .service-card__icon { background: rgba(174,165,254,0.1); }
.section--dark .service-card__icon svg { color: var(--purple); }
.service-card .btn--outline-light {
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ── SERVICE CARDS — HORIZONTAL LIST LAYOUT ──────────────────── */
.services-grid--list {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 230px;
}
.services-grid--list .service-card {
  flex-direction: row;
  height: 100%;
}
.services-grid--list .service-card__visual {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services-grid--list .service-card__visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.services-grid--list .service-card:hover .service-card__visual img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.services-grid--list .service-card__content {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services-grid--list .service-card__content h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.services-grid--list .service-card__content p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}
.services-grid--list .service-card__content .btn--ghost {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Last card spans full row width */
.services-grid--list .service-card:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.service-card--center { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Glass cards on dark background */
.section--dark .services-grid--list .service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.section--dark .services-grid--list .service-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(174,165,254,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.section--dark .services-grid--list .service-card__content h3 {
  color: var(--white);
}
.section--dark .services-grid--list .service-card__content p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.section--dark .services-grid--list .service-card__content .btn--ghost {
  color: var(--purple);
  border-color: rgba(174,165,254,0.5);
}
.section--dark .services-grid--list .service-card__content .btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--purple);
}

/* ── ABOUT SHOWCASE ── 3-col: image | dark cards | text ─────── */
.about-showcase {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
}
.about-showcase::before {
  opacity: 0.05 !important;
  background: url('../images/dot_map_2.png') center / cover no-repeat !important;
  -webkit-filter: blur(0.5px);
  filter: blur(0.5px);
}

.about-showcase__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Stack: two card rows, one above the other */
.about-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Pair wrapper: flex row so both cards are side-by-side and naturally equal height */
.about-cards-pair {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* ── Feature cards ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-feat-card {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
}

/* Left card — darkest navy */
.about-feat-card--dark {
  background: var(--navy);
}

/* Right card — lighter navy */
.about-feat-card--light {
  background: #1e3f62;
}

.about-feat-card__icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  color: var(--purple);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.about-feat-card__icon svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.about-feat-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.about-feat-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.85;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ── Right: text body — on the grey section bg ──────────────── */
.about-showcase__body {
  padding: 0 var(--sp-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}
.about-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  width: fit-content;
}
.about-badge--bright {
  background: var(--purple-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}
.about-showcase__body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-showcase__body > p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-people-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  margin-top: var(--sp-sm);
}
.about-people-card h4 {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}
.about-people-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about-showcase__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-showcase__body { padding: var(--sp-lg); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .about-cards-pair { flex-direction: column; }
  .about-feat-card { padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-md); }
  .about-showcase__body { padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-md); }
}

/* ── SPLIT LAYOUT ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  align-items: start;
}
.split.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.split.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.split__img {
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.split__img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: -10px;
  right: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  background: var(--navy);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.split__img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(91,82,203,0.09) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.split__img img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; }
.split__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-md); }
.split__body .btn { align-self: flex-start; }
.split__body p { font-size: 1.0625rem; }

/* ── WHY JOHANNESBURG FULL-BLEED SPLIT ─────────────────────── */
.jhb-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 620px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
}
.jhb-section::before { display: none; }
.jhb-section__img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.jhb-section__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.jhb-stat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  background: var(--purple-mid);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.jhb-stat__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--white);
}
.jhb-stat__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.82;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.jhb-section__body {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.jhb-section__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  max-width: 560px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .jhb-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jhb-section__img { min-height: 320px; }
}

/* ── FEATURE LIST ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.feature-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: var(--sp-sm); }
.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.feature-list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  min-width: 18px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='%235B52CB'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z' clip-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
/* Dark bg variant */
.on-dark .feature-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.on-dark .feature-list li::before {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='%23AEA5FE'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M16.707 5.293a1 1 0 010 1.414l-8 8a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L8 12.586l7.293-7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0z' clip-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ── PROCESS STEPS ── light ─────────────────────────────────── */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 13px;
}
.process-step {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
}
.process-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.process-step:hover::before { background: var(--purple-mid); }
.process-step__icon {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.process-step__icon img { width: 96px; height: 96px; object-fit: contain; }
.process-step h4 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--text-heading); margin-bottom: 0.625rem; }
.process-step p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── INDUSTRIES GRID ── light ───────────────────────────────── */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 13px;
}
.industry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.industry-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; }
.industry-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--ease-slow); }
.industry-card:hover .industry-card__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.industry-card__body { padding: var(--sp-md); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.industry-card__body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-heading); }
.industry-card__body p  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-body); flex: 1; }
.industry-card__body .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* ── WHY CARDS ── light ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 13px;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.why-card:hover::before { background: var(--purple-mid); }
.why-card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.why-card__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.why-grid--2col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.why-card:hover .why-card__icon { background: var(--purple-mid); }
.why-card__num { font-size: 2.5rem !important; font-weight: 800; color: var(--purple-mid) !important; line-height: 1; }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; color: var(--text-heading); }
.why-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── VALUES GRID ── light ───────────────────────────────────── */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 13px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
}
.value-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.value-card:hover::before { background: var(--purple-mid); }
.value-card__icon {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.value-card__icon img { width: 96px; height: 96px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.value-card h4 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--text-heading); }
.value-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.75; }

.section--tint:has(.values-grid) { padding-bottom: var(--sp-lg); }
.section--tint:has(.answer-block) { padding-top: 3rem; }

/* ── AEO ANSWER BLOCK ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.answer-block {
  background: rgba(91,82,203,0.05);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--purple-mid);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  margin: var(--sp-lg) 0;
}
.answer-block strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple-mid);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.answer-block p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-body); }

/* White CTA variant — no border, bigger heading */
.answer-block--cta {
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-xl);
}
.answer-block--cta strong {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.answer-block--cta p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ── ANSWER CTA SECTION ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.answer-cta {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.answer-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/dot_map_2.png') center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.07;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.answer-cta .answer-block {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: calc(var(--sp-md) / 2) 0;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.answer-cta .answer-block strong {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}
.answer-cta .answer-block p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── FAQ ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  transition: color var(--ease);
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--purple-mid); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  min-width: 26px;
  background: rgba(91,82,203,0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.faq-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--purple-mid); }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--purple-mid); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon svg { color: var(--white); }
.faq-answer { overflow: hidden; max-height: 0; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; }
.faq-answer p { padding-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--text-body); }
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }

/* FAQ on dark sections */
.section--dark .faq-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.section--dark .faq-question { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark .faq-question:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.section--dark .faq-icon { background: rgba(174,165,254,0.1); }
.section--dark .faq-icon svg { color: var(--purple); }
.section--dark .faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--purple); }
.section--dark .faq-item.open .faq-icon svg { color: var(--navy); }
.section--dark .faq-answer p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── PAGE HERO ── inner pages — keep DARK                       */
/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--sp-xl)) 0 var(--sp-xl);
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/dot_map_2.png') center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.07;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: var(--purple); transition: color var(--ease); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: 36px; line-height: 40px; margin-bottom: 0; max-width: 820px; }
.page-hero p  { font-size: 1.125rem; max-width: 660px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 0; }
.page-hero p + .btn { margin-top: var(--sp-lg); }
.page-hero__split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
}
.page-hero__left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
}
.page-hero__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero__split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── DARK SECTION UTILITY ───────────────────────────────────── */
.section--dark {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
}
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.section--dark .section-header h2 { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark .section-header p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* Alternating light section tint */
.section--tint { background: var(--bg-light); }

/* ── DOT MAP — subtle world-map texture on all light sections ── */
section:not(.hero):not(.page-hero):not(.cta-band) { position: relative; }
section:not(.hero):not(.page-hero):not(.cta-band)::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/dot_map_2.png') center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: .08;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
section:not(.hero):not(.page-hero):not(.cta-band) > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── CTA BAND ── always dark gradient ──────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a0f5c 100%);
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("../images/dot_map_2.png") center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.07;
  -webkit-filter: blur(0.5px);
  filter: blur(0.5px);
}
.cta-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band .about-badge { margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.cta-band .label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.cta-band p  { font-size: 1.125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg); max-width: 780px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-sm); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-band .btn--primary { background: var(--purple); color: var(--navy); }
.cta-band .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(174,165,254,0.3); }

/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── FOOTER ── always dark (matches live site)                  */
/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ── FOOTER ── New Frontier-style layout                         */
/* ── ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#site-footer { background: var(--navy); color: #9a9da2; padding-top: clamp(56px,7vw,90px); }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr max-content 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer-grid > *:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding-right: 40px;
}
.footer-brand__logo {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-brand__logo img { height: 38px; width: auto; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: #9a9da2; max-width: 300px; line-height: 1.8; }
.footer-brand .tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.footer-brand .tagline span { color: var(--purple); }
.footer-col h4,
.footer-brand h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.footer-col ul { display: grid; gap: 7px; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-col li,
.footer-col a { font-size: 0.92rem; color: #9a9da2; transition: color var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--purple-mid); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-credit { color: var(--purple); }
.legal-content h2 { font-size: 25px; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); transition: color var(--ease); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.footer-sep { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: background var(--ease), color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--purple-mid);
  border-color: var(--purple-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(91,82,203,0.4);
}

/* ── BREADCRUMBS (in content) ───────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  color: var(--grey);
}
.breadcrumb-nav a { color: var(--purple-mid); }
.breadcrumb-nav a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--border); }

/* ── TAG CHIPS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tag-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin: var(--sp-sm) 0; }
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.875rem;
  background: rgba(91,82,203,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,82,203,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--purple-mid);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── CONTACT FORM ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr; gap: var(--sp-xl); align-items: start; }
.contact-info h3 { color: var(--text-heading); margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.contact-info p  { color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }
.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.contact-detail svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--purple-mid); min-width: 20px; }
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--grey-mid);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--grey-light); }
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--purple-mid); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(91,82,203,0.12); }
.form-control option { color: var(--text-heading); background: var(--white); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-md); }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

/* ── NEWSLETTER BAR ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.newsletter-bar {
  background: rgba(91,82,203,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,82,203,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
}
.newsletter-bar__text { flex: 1; }
.newsletter-bar__text h3 { color: var(--text-heading); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.newsletter-bar__text p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-body); }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; min-width: 340px; }
.newsletter-form .form-control { border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }

/* ── BLOG CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--ease-slow); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card__body { padding: var(--sp-md); }
.blog-card__meta { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-sm); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--text-heading); line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card p  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.testimonial-card__stars { color: #F59E0B; font-size: 1.125rem; margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.testimonial-card blockquote { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-card cite { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--purple-mid); font-style: normal; display: block; }
.testimonial-card cite span { color: var(--grey); font-weight: 400; font-family: var(--font-body); }

/* ── MOBILE NAV OVERLAY ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: var(--white);
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--sp-sm)) var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-lg);
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: opacity var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav.open { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.mobile-nav-row .mobile-nav-link {
  flex: 1;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.mobile-sub-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.mobile-sub-toggle svg { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.mobile-sub-toggle.open svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mobile-sub-toggle:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.mobile-sub {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.mobile-sub.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-sub-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}
.mobile-sub-link:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* ── UTILITY ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mt-sm { margin-top: var(--sp-sm); }
.mt-md { margin-top: var(--sp-md); }
.mt-lg { margin-top: var(--sp-lg); }
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.brands-cta__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-sm); justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: var(--sp-lg); }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .industries-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .why-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-bar__grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .newsletter-bar   { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-md); align-items: flex-start; }
  .newsletter-form  { min-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --sp-2xl: 4rem; --sp-xl: 2.5rem; --header-h: 68px; }
  section { padding: var(--sp-xl) 0; }

  .header-topbar { display: none; }
  .header-right { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .split, .grid-2, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .services-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid--list { grid-auto-rows: auto; }
  .services-grid--list .service-card { flex-direction: column; height: auto; }
  .services-grid--list .service-card__visual { flex: 0 0 auto; min-height: 200px; }
  .services-grid--list .service-card__content { flex: 1; }
  .services-grid--list .service-card__content p { -webkit-line-clamp: unset; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .why-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid--2col  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom   { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom-links { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero h1         { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.75rem); }
  .hero__sub       { font-size: 1rem; }
  .header-inner    { padding: 0 var(--sp-md); height: 68px; }
  .container--wide { padding: 0 var(--sp-md); }
  .form-card       { padding: var(--sp-lg); }
  .split__img      { box-shadow: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .industries-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__ctas       { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__ctas .btn  { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .cta-band__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .stat-bar__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-bar__item   { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .stat-bar__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* ── Market region cards ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.mkt-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.mkt-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent, #5B52CB);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.mkt-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 91,82,203), 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mkt-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent, #5B52CB);
  border-top-color: var(--accent, #5B52CB);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.mkt-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.mkt-card__flag { font-size: 2.25rem; line-height: 1; }
.mkt-card__pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent, #5B52CB);
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 91,82,203), 0.12);
  padding: 0.3em 0.75em;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.mkt-card__name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.mkt-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.855rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.mkt-card__btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45em 1em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--accent, #5B52CB);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent, #5B52CB);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.mkt-card:hover .mkt-card__btn {
  background: var(--accent, #5B52CB);
  color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mkt-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .mkt-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}