/* ============================================================
   ePace Technologies — Premium Redesign
   Inspired by deeplearning.ai — Deep Blue + Clean White
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ---- VARIABLES ---- */
:root {
  --navy:        #0b1f3a;
  --navy-mid:    #102848;
  --navy-light:  #1a3a5c;
  --blue:        #1a56db;
  --blue-dark:   #1347c0;
  --blue-light:  #dbeafe;
  --teal:        #0891b2;
  --teal-light:  #e0f2fe;
  --amber:       #f59e0b;
  --green:       #10b981;
  --green-light: #d1fae5;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --off-white:   #f8fafc;
  --gray-50:     #f8fafc;
  --gray-100:    #f1f5f9;
  --gray-200:    #e2e8f0;
  --gray-300:    #cbd5e1;
  --gray-400:    #94a3b8;
  --gray-500:    #64748b;
  --gray-600:    #475569;
  --gray-700:    #334155;
  --gray-800:    #1e293b;
  --gray-900:    #0f172a;
  --text:        #1e293b;

  --grad-hero:    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1f3a 0%, #1a3a6b 50%, #1a56db 100%);
  --grad-blue:    linear-gradient(135deg, #1a56db 0%, #1347c0 100%);
  --grad-dark:    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1f3a 0%, #102848 100%);
  --grad-teal:    linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2 0%, #0e7490 100%);
  --grad-accent:  linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);

  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-xl:  0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --shadow-blue:0 8px 32px rgba(26,86,219,0.28);

  --radius:     10px;
  --radius-lg:  16px;
  --radius-xl:  24px;
  --t:          all 0.25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ---- RESET ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family:'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,sans-serif; color:var(--text); line-height:1.6; background:#fff; overflow-x:hidden; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans','Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700; line-height:1.25; }
a { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; }
ul { list-style:none; }
img { max-width:100%; display:block; }
.container { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }

/* ---- BUTTONS ---- */
.btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:12px 26px; border-radius:8px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:14px; cursor:pointer;
  transition:var(--t); border:none; white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:inherit;
}
.btn-primary { background:var(--grad-blue); color:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-blue); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(26,86,219,0.4); }
.btn-outline { background:transparent; color:var(--blue); border:2px solid var(--blue); }
.btn-outline:hover { background:var(--blue); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-white { background:#fff; color:var(--blue); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-white:hover { background:var(--blue-light); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14); color:#fff; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.24); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-teal { background:var(--grad-teal); color:#fff; }
.btn-teal:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(8,145,178,0.35); }
.btn-lg { padding:15px 32px; font-size:15px; border-radius:10px; }

/* ---- LABELS & TITLES ---- */
.label-tag {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  background:var(--blue-light); color:var(--blue-dark);
  border:1px solid rgba(26,86,219,0.2);
  padding:5px 14px; border-radius:50px;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px;
  text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.label-tag.light { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.label-tag.teal { background:var(--teal-light); color:var(--teal); border-color:rgba(8,145,178,0.2); }

.section-title { text-align:center; margin-bottom:56px; }
.section-title h2 { font-size:2.25rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:12px; letter-spacing:-0.4px; }
.section-title h2.light { color:#fff; }
.section-title p { color:var(--gray-500); font-size:1.05rem; max-width:580px; margin:0 auto; line-height:1.75; }
.section-title p.light { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* ---- TOP BAR ---- */
.top-bar {
  background:var(--navy);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size:12.5px; padding:8px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.top-bar .container { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.top-bar a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition:color .2s; }
.top-bar a:hover { color:rgba(255,255,255,1); }
.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; }
.top-bar span { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }

/* ---- HEADER ---- */
header {
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--gray-200), 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:1000;
  transition:box-shadow .3s;
}
.navbar { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:14px 0; gap:16px; position:relative; }
.logo img { height:56px; width:auto; }

/* ---- NAVIGATION ---- */
nav ul { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px; }
nav ul li { position:relative; }
nav ul li > a {
  display:block; padding:9px 13px;
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--gray-800); border-radius:7px;
  transition:var(--t); white-space:nowrap;
}
nav ul li > a:hover,
nav ul li > a.active { color:var(--blue); background:var(--blue-light); }

/* DROPDOWN — fixed */
nav ul li .dropdown {
  display:none;
  position:absolute;
  top:calc(100% + 6px);
  left:0;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-top:3px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius:0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  min-width:220px;
  padding:6px;
  z-index:2000;
}
nav ul li:hover > .dropdown { display:block; }
nav ul li .dropdown li a {
  display:block; padding:9px 14px;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:500;
  border-radius:7px; color:var(--gray-700);
  transition:var(--t);
  background:none;
}
nav ul li .dropdown li a:hover { background:var(--blue-light); color:var(--blue); }

.hamburger { display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer; background:none; border:none; padding:6px; }
.hamburger span { width:24px; height:2.5px; background:var(--navy); border-radius:2px; display:block; transition:var(--t); }

/* ---- HERO ---- */
.hero {
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  min-height:580px; display:flex; align-items:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 600px at 75% 50%, rgba(26,86,219,0.25) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 400px 300px at 15% 80%, rgba(8,145,178,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
/* Grid lines */
.hero::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
}

.hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; padding:80px 0; width:100%; }

.hero-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; }

/* Left */
.hero-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color:#fff; padding:6px 16px; border-radius:50px;
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.8px;
  text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:24px;
}
.hero-badge .live-dot { width:7px; height:7px; background:#4ade80; border-radius:50%; animation:blink 2s infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.3} }

.hero h1 { font-size:3.2rem; font-weight:800; color:#fff; line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:-1px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.hero h1 .accent { color:#60a5fa; }

.hero-sub { font-size:1.1rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:34px; max-width:520px; }

.hero-cta { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:48px; }

.hero-trust { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.trust-faces { display:flex; }
.trust-faces span {
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#60a5fa,#3b82f6);
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:#fff;
  margin-left:-10px;
}
.trust-faces span:first-child { margin-left:0; }
.trust-label { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.trust-label strong { color:#fff; }

/* Right — stats card */
.hero-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  padding:30px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-card-title {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding-bottom:18px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.hero-card-title .icon-box {
  width:36px; height:36px; background:var(--grad-blue);
  border-radius:9px; display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:center; font-size:18px;
}
.hero-card-title h4 { color:#fff; font-size:14px; }
.hero-card-title span { font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

.stat-blocks { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.stat-block {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:16px;
  text-align:center;
}
.stat-block .val { font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:900; color:#fff; line-height:1; margin-bottom:4px; }
.stat-block .lbl { font-size:11px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; }

.hero-card-note {
  background:rgba(16,185,129,0.15); border:1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:12px 14px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.hero-card-note span { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.hero-card-note strong { color:#4ade80; }

/* Floating tag */
.hero-float {
  position:absolute; top:-16px; right:-10px;
  background:#fff; border-radius:50px;
  padding:7px 14px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy);
  animation:floatUp 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatUp { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-6px)} }
.hero-float-wrap { position:relative; }

/* ---- STATS STRIP ---- */
.stats-strip { background:var(--navy-mid); border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.stats-strip .inner {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
}
.stat-col {
  padding:32px 24px; text-align:center;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition:var(--t);
}
.stat-col:last-child { border-right:none; }
.stat-col:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.stat-col h3 {
  font-size:2.4rem; font-weight:900; line-height:1;
  color:#fff; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.stat-col h3 span { color:#60a5fa; }
.stat-col p { font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-weight:600; }

/* ---- SERVICES ---- */
.services { padding:90px 0; background:var(--gray-50); }
.services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.svc-card {
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:30px 26px; border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition:var(--t); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.svc-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:var(--grad-blue); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform 0.3s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:transparent; }
.svc-card:hover::after { transform:scaleX(1); }
.svc-icon {
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:var(--radius);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:26px; margin-bottom:18px; transition:var(--t);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon { transform:scale(1.1); }
.svc-blue   { background:#dbeafe; }
.svc-purple { background:#ede9fe; }
.svc-teal   { background:#ccfbf1; }
.svc-indigo { background:#e0e7ff; }
.svc-sky    { background:#e0f2fe; }
.svc-amber  { background:#fef3c7; }
.svc-rose   { background:#ffe4e6; }
.svc-green  { background:#d1fae5; }
.svc-orange { background:#ffedd5; }
.svc-card h3 { font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:9px; font-weight:700; }
.svc-card p { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:14px; }
.svc-arrow { font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--blue); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; transition:gap .2s; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-arrow { gap:8px; }

/* ---- AI SECTION ---- */
.ai-section { padding:90px 0; background:var(--navy); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.ai-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 0% 60%, rgba(26,86,219,0.25) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at 100% 20%, rgba(8,145,178,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.ai-section::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:50px 50px;
}
.ai-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.ai-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
.ai-content h2 { font-size:2.2rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:16px; letter-spacing:-0.3px; }
.ai-content h2 span { color:#60a5fa; }
.ai-content > p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:28px; }
.ai-feat-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; margin-bottom:32px; }
.ai-feat {
  display:flex; gap:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:16px;
  transition:var(--t);
}
.ai-feat:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color:rgba(26,86,219,0.4); }
.ai-feat-icon {
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:9px;
  background:var(--grad-blue); flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:19px;
}
.ai-feat-text h4 { font-size:13.5px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:3px; font-weight:700; }
.ai-feat-text p { font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin:0; line-height:1.5; }

/* AI right card */
.ai-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl); padding:28px; backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
}
.ai-card-head { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding-bottom:18px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); margin-bottom:18px; }
.ai-card-head .brain { width:42px; height:42px; background:var(--grad-blue); border-radius:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; }
.ai-card-head h4 { color:#fff; font-size:14px; margin:0; }
.ai-card-head span { font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.ai-cap { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:10px 12px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-radius:8px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.ai-cap:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.ai-cap-label { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.ai-bar-row { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.ai-bar { height:5px; border-radius:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,#3b82f6,#60a5fa); }
.ai-pct { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* ---- GLOBAL PRESENCE ---- */
.global-section { padding:90px 0; background:#fff; }
.global-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
.global-content h2 { font-size:2.1rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:-0.3px; }
.global-content > p { color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:24px; font-size:1rem; }
.global-highlight {
  background:var(--blue-light); border:1px solid rgba(26,86,219,0.2);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:22px 24px; margin-bottom:28px;
}
.global-highlight h4 { font-size:14px; color:var(--blue-dark); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:8px; }
.global-highlight p { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--blue-dark); margin:0; line-height:1.6; }
.global-stats { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px; }
.g-stat { text-align:center; background:var(--gray-50); border:1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:18px 12px; }
.g-stat .num { font-size:1.6rem; font-weight:900; color:var(--blue); line-height:1; margin-bottom:4px; }
.g-stat .lbl { font-size:11px; color:var(--gray-500); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; font-weight:600; }

/* Locations panel */
.locations-panel {
  background:var(--navy); border-radius:var(--radius-xl); padding:32px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
}
.locations-panel::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 400px 300px at 80% 20%, rgba(26,86,219,0.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.lp-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.lp-title { font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.loc-row {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:13px 16px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border-radius:var(--radius);
  margin-bottom:10px; transition:var(--t);
}
.loc-row:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.loc-row:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-color:rgba(26,86,219,0.4); }
.loc-left { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.loc-flag { font-size:24px; }
.loc-info .city { font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; }
.loc-info .country { font-size:11.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.loc-badge { padding:3px 10px; border-radius:50px; font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.3px; }
.loc-hq { background:rgba(26,86,219,0.25); color:#60a5fa; }
.loc-dev { background:rgba(16,185,129,0.2); color:#4ade80; }
.loc-new { background:rgba(245,158,11,0.2); color:#fbbf24; }

/* ---- ABOUT SNAPSHOT ---- */
.about-section { padding:90px 0; background:var(--gray-50); }
.about-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }

.about-visual { position:relative; height:460px; }
.av-box {
  position:absolute; border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.av-main {
  width:73%; height:340px; top:0; left:0;
  background:var(--grad-hero); font-size:96px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.av-accent {
  width:52%; height:190px; bottom:0; right:0;
  background:var(--grad-blue); flex-direction:column;
  color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:24px;
}
.av-accent .big { font-size:2.8rem; font-weight:900; line-height:1; }
.av-accent .sub { font-size:12px; opacity:0.75; margin-top:4px; }
.av-badge {
  position:absolute; background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:12px 16px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl); text-align:center;
  bottom:200px; right:148px; z-index:5;
}
.av-badge .n { font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:900; color:var(--blue); line-height:1; }
.av-badge .l { font-size:10px; color:var(--gray-500); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:2px; }

.about-content .label-tag { margin-bottom:14px; }
.about-content h2 { font-size:2.1rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:16px; letter-spacing:-0.3px; }
.about-content > p { color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px; font-size:1rem; }
.checks { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; margin:22px 0; }
.check-row { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; }
.check-ico {
  width:22px; height:22px; background:var(--grad-blue); border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:11px; color:#fff; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px;
}
.check-row p { font-size:14px; color:var(--gray-700); margin:0; }

/* ---- PROCESS ---- */
.process { padding:90px 0; background:var(--navy); }
.process-steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0; position:relative; margin-top:56px; }
.process-steps::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:38px;
  left:calc(12.5% + 24px); right:calc(12.5% + 24px);
  height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,#3b82f6,#0891b2);
}
.p-step { text-align:center; padding:0 20px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.p-circle {
  width:76px; height:76px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:2px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin:0 auto 20px; font-size:28px; position:relative;
  transition:var(--t);
}
.p-step:hover .p-circle { background:rgba(59,130,246,0.15); border-color:#3b82f6; box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(59,130,246,0.1); }
.p-num {
  position:absolute; top:-8px; right:-8px;
  width:24px; height:24px; background:var(--grad-blue);
  border-radius:50%; font-size:11px; font-weight:800;
  color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.p-step h4 { color:#fff; font-size:15px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.p-step p { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height:1.65; }

/* ---- CLIENTS ---- */
.clients-section { padding:64px 0; background:var(--gray-50); }
.clients-track { overflow:hidden; position:relative; margin-top:36px; }
.clients-track::before, .clients-track::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width:80px; z-index:2;
}
.clients-track::before { left:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gray-50),transparent); }
.clients-track::after  { right:0; background:linear-gradient(-90deg,var(--gray-50),transparent); }
.clients-row { display:flex; gap:16px; animation:scrollLeft 28s linear infinite; width:max-content; }
.clients-row:hover { animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes scrollLeft { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }
.client-chip {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius:50px; padding:11px 26px;
  height:52px; display:flex; align-items:center;
  font-weight:700; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--gray-500);
  white-space:nowrap; transition:var(--t);
}
.client-chip:hover { border-color:var(--blue); color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(26,86,219,0.12); }

/* ---- TESTIMONIALS ---- */
.testimonials { padding:90px 0; background:#fff; }
.t-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
.t-card {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:30px;
  transition:var(--t); position:relative;
}
.t-card:hover { border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(26,86,219,0.1); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.t-card::before {
  content:'"'; font-size:4.5rem; color:var(--blue);
  opacity:0.12; line-height:1; font-family:serif;
  position:absolute; top:12px; left:20px;
}
.t-stars { color:var(--amber); font-size:14px; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:12px; }
/* IMPORTANT: testimonial text must be dark and readable */
.t-card .t-text {
  color: #2d3748 !important;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.8;
  margin-bottom:22px;
  font-style:italic;
}
.t-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.t-avatar {
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad-blue); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight:700; font-size:14px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.t-name { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); display:block; }
.t-role { font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-400); }

/* ---- CTA ---- */
.cta { padding:90px 0; background:var(--grad-hero); position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center; }
.cta::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 50% 50%, rgba(26,86,219,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
}
.cta-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.cta h2 { font-size:2.6rem; color:#fff; letter-spacing:-0.5px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.cta p { font-size:1.05rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.68); max-width:540px; margin:0 auto 34px; line-height:1.75; }
.cta-btns { display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ---- CONTACT ---- */
.contact-section { padding:90px 0; background:var(--gray-50); }
.contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.55fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
.ci-panel h2 { font-size:2rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:-0.3px; }
.ci-panel > p { color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:28px; font-size:1rem; }
.ci-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.ci-item { display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; }
.ci-icon {
  width:44px; height:44px; background:var(--grad-blue);
  border-radius:var(--radius); display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:center; font-size:18px; flex-shrink:0;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(26,86,219,0.3);
}
.ci-text strong { display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:2px; }
.ci-text span { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--gray-500); }
.ci-text a { color:var(--gray-500); transition:color .2s; }
.ci-text a:hover { color:var(--blue); }

.form-card {
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  padding:40px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.form-card h3 { font-size:1.25rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.form-card .sub { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--gray-400); margin-bottom:26px; }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.fg { margin-bottom:16px; }
.fg label { display:block; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color:var(--gray-700); margin-bottom:6px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.2px; }
.fg input, .fg select, .fg textarea {
  width:100%; padding:11px 14px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-size:14px; color:var(--text); transition:var(--t);
  font-family:inherit; background:var(--gray-50); outline:none;
}
.fg input:focus, .fg select:focus, .fg textarea:focus {
  border-color:var(--blue); background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(26,86,219,0.08);
}
.fg textarea { height:115px; resize:vertical; }

/* ---- FOOTER ---- */
footer { background:var(--navy); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); padding:64px 0 0; }
.foot-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:44px; padding-bottom:48px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.foot-brand img { height:50px; width:auto; margin-bottom:16px; }
.foot-brand p { font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.48); max-width:270px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.socials { display:flex; gap:9px; }
.socials a {
  width:36px; height:36px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius:8px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size:13px; font-weight:700;
  transition:var(--t);
}
.socials a:hover { background:var(--blue); border-color:var(--blue); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.foot-col h4 { font-size:12px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:18px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }
.foot-col ul { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.foot-col ul li a { font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.48); transition:var(--t); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }
.foot-col ul li a::before { content:'›'; color:#60a5fa; font-size:16px; }
.foot-col ul li a:hover { color:#60a5fa; padding-left:3px; }
.foot-bottom {
  padding:18px 0; display:flex; justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
}
.foot-bottom a { color:#60a5fa; }

/* ---- PAGE HEADER (inner pages) ---- */
.page-header {
  background:var(--grad-hero); color:#fff;
  padding:76px 0; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.page-header::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 50% 60%, rgba(26,86,219,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.page-header::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:50px 50px;
}
.page-header-inner { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.page-header h1 { font-size:2.7rem; margin-bottom:12px; letter-spacing:-0.5px; }
.page-header p { font-size:1.05rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.breadcrumb { margin-top:14px; font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.breadcrumb a { color:#60a5fa; }
.breadcrumb span { margin:0 7px; }

/* ---- TEAM ---- */
.team-section { padding:90px 0; }
.team-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
.team-card { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--gray-200); transition:var(--t); text-align:center; }
.team-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:transparent; }
.team-photo { width:100%; height:185px; background:var(--grad-hero); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:60px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.team-info { padding:20px 18px; }
.team-info h3 { font-size:15px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.team-info .role { font-size:12.5px; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:9px; display:block; }
.team-info p { font-size:12.5px; color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1.6; }

/* ---- CAREERS ---- */
.positions-section { padding:90px 0; }
.pos-card {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:24px 28px; margin-bottom:14px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px; transition:var(--t);
}
.pos-card:hover { border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(26,86,219,0.1); transform:translateX(4px); }
.pos-info h3 { font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:7px; font-weight:700; }
.pos-meta { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.pos-meta span { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-500); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; }
.badge { display:inline-block; padding:3px 11px; border-radius:50px; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.3px; }
.badge-blue   { background:var(--blue-light); color:var(--blue-dark); }
.badge-green  { background:var(--green-light); color:#059669; }
.badge-purple { background:#ede9fe; color:#6d28d9; }
.badge-amber  { background:#fef3c7; color:#d97706; }

/* ---- MODAL ---- */
.modal-overlay { display:none; position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(11,31,58,0.7); backdrop-filter:blur(4px); z-index:9999; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px; }
.modal-overlay.open { display:flex; }
.modal { background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-xl); padding:40px; max-width:560px; width:100%; position:relative; max-height:90vh; overflow-y:auto; box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl); }
.modal h3 { font-size:1.35rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
.modal .sub { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--gray-400); margin-bottom:24px; }
.modal-close { position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; background:var(--gray-100); border:none; width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; cursor:pointer; font-size:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gray-500); transition:var(--t); }
.modal-close:hover { background:var(--gray-200); }

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width:1100px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-float-wrap { display:none; }
  .ai-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .global-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .about-visual { display:none; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:900px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .t-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-steps::before { display:none; }
  .stats-strip .inner { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size:2.4rem; }
}
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .hamburger { display:flex; }
  nav { display:none; }
  nav.open { display:block; position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0; background:#fff; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200); padding:14px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); z-index:1001; }
  nav.open ul { flex-direction:column; gap:3px; }
  nav.open ul li .dropdown { position:static; box-shadow:none; border:none; background:var(--gray-50); border-radius:var(--radius); margin-top:4px; display:none; }
  nav.open ul li.open > .dropdown { display:block; }
  header { position:relative; }
  .navbar { flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .foot-bottom { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .pos-card { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .global-stats { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .cta h2 { font-size:2rem; }
  .cta-btns { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .section-title h2 { font-size:1.8rem; }
}
@media (max-width:480px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size:2rem; }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction:column; }
  .stats-strip .inner { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}