/* ===========================================================
   VIBRANT INFO — Editorial Light Theme
   Warm cream surfaces · charcoal type · coral accents
   =========================================================== */

:root{
  --bg:#F7F2EB;            /* warm cream */
  --bg-2:#EFE7DA;          /* deeper cream for sections */
  --surface:#FFFFFF;
  --surface-2:#FBF7F1;
  --ink:#181513;           /* near-black warm */
  --ink-2:#3A332E;
  --muted:#6B635C;
  --line:rgba(24,21,19,.08);
  --line-2:rgba(24,21,19,.16);
  --primary:#E94E3C;       /* coral red — logo bracket */
  --primary-ink:#B6321F;   /* coral deepened for text on cream */
  --primary-soft:#FCE4DE;
  --accent:#1F1B18;        /* deep charcoal for emphasis blocks */
  --accent-ink:#FAF6F0;
  --grad:linear-gradient(135deg,#E94E3C 0%,#F58566 60%,#FFB199 100%);
  --grad-soft:linear-gradient(135deg,#FCE4DE 0%,#FFF1EC 100%);
  --radius:16px;
  --radius-lg:28px;
  --radius-xl:40px;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(24,21,19,.04),0 8px 24px -16px rgba(24,21,19,.18);
  --shadow-md:0 2px 4px rgba(24,21,19,.04),0 24px 60px -28px rgba(24,21,19,.25);
  --shadow-coral:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(233,78,60,.45);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
html,body{max-width:100vw;overflow-x:hidden}
body{
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  font-weight:300;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.65;
  letter-spacing:-.005em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img,svg{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s ease,opacity .2s ease}
button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:0;background:none;color:inherit}

/* ---------- Background atmosphere ---------- */
.bg-mesh{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 85% 0%,rgba(233,78,60,.10),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 40% at 0% 30%,rgba(245,133,102,.08),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(40% 30% at 50% 100%,rgba(233,78,60,.06),transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
.bg-grid{display:none}
.bg-noise{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.05;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
/* .container comes from Bootstrap (default responsive max-widths) */
.section{padding:clamp(48px,6vw,88px) 0}

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  background:rgba(247,242,235,.78);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:84px;gap:24px}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.logo img{height:38px;width:auto}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:2px;align-items:center}
.nav-links a{
  font-size:14px;font-weight:400;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  color:var(--ink-2);
}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--primary-ink);background:var(--primary-soft)}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--primary-ink)}
.nav-links .nav-item{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center}
.nav-links .nav-item > a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
/* caret on items that have a dropdown */
.nav-links .nav-item.has-sub > a::after{
  content:"";width:6px;height:6px;
  border-right:1.6px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1.6px solid currentColor;
  transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-1px);opacity:.55;transition:transform .2s ease;
}
.nav-links .nav-item.has-sub:hover > a::after{transform:rotate(225deg) translateY(2px)}
/* dropdown panel */
.nav-links .sub-menu{
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:8px;
  position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;min-width:240px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);z-index:200;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease,visibility .18s;
}
.nav-links .nav-item.has-sub:hover > .sub-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.nav-links .sub-menu a{
  display:block;width:100%;white-space:nowrap;
  padding:5px 14px;border-radius:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-2);
}
.nav-links .sub-menu a:hover{background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-ink)}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.menu-toggle{display:none;font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);padding:8px 10px;border-radius:10px}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:14px 22px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.01em;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease,color .2s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
    border: none;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--primary);box-shadow:var(--shadow-coral);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn-lg{padding:18px 28px;font-size:15px}

/* ---------- Type ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--primary-ink);
  padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--primary-soft);
}
.eyebrow .pulse{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--primary);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(233,78,60,.18)}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.05;font-weight:300}
h1{font-size:clamp(44px,5vw,96px);font-weight:200;line-height:1}
h2{font-size:clamp(34px,4.2vw,64px);font-weight:200;line-height:1.05}
h3{font-size:clamp(22px,2vw,28px);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-.015em}
/* Demoted headings kept at their original visual size (one h1 + one h2 per page) */
.h1-style{font-size:clamp(44px,5vw,96px);font-weight:200;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.h2-style{font-size:clamp(34px,4.2vw,64px);font-weight:200;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.025em}
h4{font-size:18px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.01em}
h5{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2)}
.grad-text{
  background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:#F58667;
  font-style:italic;font-weight:300;
}
p{color:var(--ink-2)}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{padding:clamp(60px,9vw,120px) 0 clamp(40px,6vw,72px)}
section.hero.blog-page{padding:clamp(60px,9vw,120px) 0 clamp(40px,6vw,30px)}
.hero h1{margin:24px 0 28px}
.hero .lead{font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,22px);font-weight:300;color:var(--muted);max-width:720px}
.hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:38px}
.stats{
  margin-top:72px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat{padding:28px 16px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);text-align:left}
.stat:last-child{border-right:0}
.stat .num{font-size:clamp(32px,3.4vw,44px);font-weight:200;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.stat .label{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;margin-top:6px}
/* stats used as a standalone section (hero keeps its own 72px offset) */
.stats--section{
  margin-top:0;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(170px,1fr));
}
.stats--section .stat{text-align:center;padding:clamp(26px,2.8vw,36px) 18px}

/* hero visual */
.hero-visual{
  position:relative;margin:56px auto 0;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);
}
.hero-visual img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.hero-visual .badges{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:24px;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(0,0,0,.55));
}
.hero-visual .badge{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  padding:9px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.hero-visual .badge b{color:var(--primary-ink);font-weight:600;margin-right:6px}

/* ---------- Section heads ---------- */
.section-head{max-width:780px;margin-bottom:56px}
.section-head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:20px}
.section-head h2,.section-head h3{margin-bottom:18px}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(16px,1.4vw,19px);}

/* ---------- Cards / grids ---------- */
.grid{display:grid;gap:20px}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}

.card{
  position:relative;background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:32px 28px;
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;color:var(--ink);
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.card .icon{font-size:28px;width:56px;height:56px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:16px;background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.card h3,.card h4{color:var(--ink)}
.card p{font-size:15px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
.card .num-tag{
  position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--muted);
}
.card .more{margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--primary-ink)}

/* Feature blocks */
.feature{padding:24px 4px}
.feature .num{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--primary-ink);display:block;margin-bottom:14px}
.feature h4{margin-bottom:8px}
.feature p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px}

/* ---------- Infographic ---------- */
.infographic{
  position:relative;background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  padding:clamp(36px,5vw,64px) clamp(24px,4vw,48px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.infographic::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 50% at 50% 0%,rgba(233,78,60,.08),transparent 60%);
}
.ig-foot{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;
  margin-top:40px;max-width:980px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;position:relative;
}
.ig-stat{text-align:center;padding:22px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--surface-2)}
.ig-stat .v{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);font-weight:200;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ig-stat .v em{color:var(--primary-ink);font-style:normal;font-weight:400}
.ig-stat .l{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;margin-top:6px}

/* ---------- Split image showcase ---------- */
.split{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;
}
.split .copy h2,.split .copy h3{margin-bottom:20px}
.split .copy p{color:var(--muted);font-size:17px;margin-bottom:14px}
.split .visual{
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--grad-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.split .visual img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover}

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;counter-reset:step;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.step{padding:36px 24px 32px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative}
.step:nth-child(4n){border-right:0}
.step-num{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--primary-ink);text-transform:uppercase}
.step h4{margin:16px 0 8px;font-size:22px;font-weight:400}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{max-width:840px;margin:0 auto;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:24px 4px}
.faq summary{
  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,22px);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-size:24px;color:var(--primary-ink);font-weight:300;transition:transform .25s ease}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq p{margin-top:14px;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;max-width:720px}

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:clamp(48px,7vw,96px) clamp(28px,5vw,64px);
  text-align:center;margin-bottom:80px;
}
.cta-banner::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 100%,rgba(233,78,60,.45),transparent 60%);
}
.cta-banner h2,.cta-banner h3{color:var(--accent-ink);margin-bottom:14px;position:relative}
.cta-banner p{color:rgba(250,246,240,.7);margin-bottom:32px;max-width:560px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;position:relative}
.cta-banner .btn-primary{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;position:relative}
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
/* CTA banner with embedded full-width form */
.cta-banner--form{text-align:center}
.cta-banner__head{position:relative;margin-bottom:36px}
.cta-banner__head h2,.cta-banner__head h3{margin-bottom:14px}
.cta-banner__head p{color:rgba(250,246,240,.7);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto}
.cta-banner__form{position:relative}
/* clean solid light card on the dark banner — scoped to .cta-lead-form so the
   contact page's .lead-form is untouched */
.cta-lead-form{
  max-width:680px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;text-align:left;color:var(--ink);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:clamp(24px,4vw,40px);gap:18px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
/* labels: visible dark text, tight to their field (fixes invisible titles) */
.cta-lead-form label{
  display:block;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;font-size:14px;margin:0;line-height:1.4;
}
.cta-lead-form .wpcf7-form-control-wrap{display:block;margin-top:7px}
/* normalize CF7's default paragraph / line-break spacing */
.cta-lead-form p{margin:0;color:#000}
.cta-lead-form br{display:none}
.cta-lead-form input,
.cta-lead-form textarea,
.cta-lead-form select{
  width:100%;padding:13px 15px;border-radius:12px;font:inherit;
  background:#f6f7f9;border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--ink);
}
.cta-lead-form input:focus,
.cta-lead-form textarea:focus,
.cta-lead-form select:focus{outline:2px solid var(--primary);border-color:transparent;background:#fff}
.cta-lead-form input::placeholder,
.cta-lead-form textarea::placeholder{color:#9aa0a6}
.cta-lead-form button,
.cta-lead-form [type=submit]{
  width:100%;padding:14px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border:0;
}
.cta-lead-form button:hover,
.cta-lead-form [type=submit]:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink)}
.cta-lead-form .wpcf7-not-valid-tip{color:#e11;font-size:13px;margin-top:6px;display:block}

/* ---------- Lead form ---------- */
.lead-form{
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:32px;display:grid;gap:14px;max-width:560px;
}
.lead-form input,.lead-form textarea{
  width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--surface-2);font:inherit;color:var(--ink);
}
.lead-form input:focus,.lead-form textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--primary);border-color:transparent}
.lead-form button{background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);padding:14px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:500}
.lead-form button:hover{background:var(--primary)}
/* Contact Form 7 inside .lead-form: keep CF7's wrappers from breaking the layout */
.lead-form .wpcf7-form-control-wrap{display:block}
.lead-form select{
  width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--surface-2);font:inherit;color:var(--ink);
}
.lead-form .wpcf7-not-valid-tip{color:#e11;font-size:13px;margin-top:6px;display:block}
.lead-form .wpcf7-response-output{margin:14px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:12px;font-size:14px}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer{background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);padding:80px 0 32px;margin-top:0}
footer .footer-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(3,1fr);gap:40px}
footer h5{color:var(--accent-ink);margin-bottom:18px}
footer ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;padding-left:0;}
footer a{color:rgba(250,246,240,.65);font-size:14px}
footer a:hover{color:var(--primary)}
footer .logo img{filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
footer ul.social{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:16px}
footer ul.social li{margin:0}
footer ul.social img{width:24px;height:24px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);transition:opacity .2s}
footer ul.social a:hover img{opacity:.7}
footer .footer-bottom{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  margin-top:56px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  font-size:13px;color:rgba(250,246,240,.5);gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* certificate / partner badges — single row */
footer .certificates{margin-top:48px}
footer .certificate-logo{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;gap:28px;
  background-color: #ededed;
  width: 60%;
  border-radius: 25px;
}
footer .certificate-logo img{
  width:115px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;
}
img.clutch2, img.clutch2 {
    width: 150px !important;
}

/* ---------- Floating chat ---------- */
.float-chat{
  position:fixed;right:24px;bottom:24px;z-index:60;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);
  padding:14px 22px;border-radius:999px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.float-chat:hover{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}

/* ---------- Floating WhatsApp ---------- */
.float-whatsapp{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:56px;height:56px;padding:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:#25D366;color:#fff;
}
.float-whatsapp svg{flex-shrink:0}
.float-whatsapp:hover{background:#1ebe5d;color:#fff}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity .8s ease,transform .8s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---------- main-services ---------- */
.service-main .icon img, #services .icon img{
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}
/* ---------- contact page ---------- */
.contact-details li.card {
    padding: 25px 27px 15px 27px;
    gap: 5px;
}
ul{
  padding-left: 0;
}
.submit-btn {
    background: #181513!important;
    color: var(--accent-ink)!important;
    text-align: left;
}
.submit-btn:hover{
  background: var(--primary)!important;
  border-color: transparent!important;
}
.submit-btn:first-child:active{
  border-color: transparent!important;
}
.submit-btn:first-child:active:focus-visible{
  box-shadow: none!important;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Single Portfolio — case study
   =========================================================== */

/* breadcrumb (also used by service-detail) — pill chip */
.crumbs{
  display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.01em;margin-bottom:26px;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);max-width:100%;
}
.crumbs a{color:var(--muted)}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--primary-ink)}
.crumbs .sep{color:var(--line-2)}
.crumbs .current{color:var(--primary-ink);font-weight:500}

/* alternating tinted section band */
.pf-section-alt{background:var(--bg-2)}

/* ---- Hero (centered) ---- */
.pf-hero{text-align:center}
.pf-hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:22px}
.pf-hero-logo{margin:0 auto 24px;display:flex;justify-content:center}
.pf-hero-logo img{max-height:64px;width:auto;object-fit:contain}
.pf-hero h1{margin:0 auto 24px;max-width:16ch}
.pf-hero h1 a:hover{color:var(--primary-ink)}
.single-portfolio h1{
  font-size:38px;
  max-width:820px;
  line-height:3rem;
}
.pf-hero .lead{margin:0 auto;max-width:680px}
.pf-hero .hero-cta{justify-content:center;margin-top:30px}
/* desktop screenshot (image already carries its own device frame) */
.pf-hero-shot{position:relative;isolation:isolate;max-width:1000px;margin:clamp(40px,5vw,68px) auto 0;padding:clamp(28px,4vw,52px) 0}
/* soft gradient panel that grounds the device shot */
.pf-hero-shot::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:min(660px,94%);z-index:0;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  background:var(--grad-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
/* coral glow over the panel, under the device */
.pf-hero-shot::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:2%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:70%;height:40%;z-index:0;
  background:radial-gradient(50% 60% at 50% 50%,rgba(233,78,60,.28),transparent 70%);
}
.pf-hero-shot img{position:relative;z-index:1;width:auto;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 36px 56px rgba(24,21,19,.28))}

/* ---- About — prose + 3 metric boxes ---- */
.pf-prose{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.pf-prose p{font-size:clamp(16px,1.4vw,19px);color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:16px}
.pf-prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.pf-metrics{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:20px;
  max-width:760px;margin:48px auto 0;
}
.pf-metric{
  flex:1 1 200px;max-width:240px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--grad);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,40px) 20px;text-align:center;color:#fff;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-coral);
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.pf-metric:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -22px rgba(233,78,60,.6)}
.pf-metric .v{
  font-size:clamp(44px,5.5vw,68px);font-weight:200;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff;
}
.pf-metric .l{margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);line-height:1.45}

/* ---- Gallery tabs ---- */
.pf-tabs{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:36px}
.pf-tab-btn{
  padding:10px 22px;border-radius:999px;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink-2);background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  transition:background .2s ease,color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.pf-tab-btn:hover{color:var(--primary-ink);border-color:var(--primary)}
.pf-tab-btn.active{background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.pf-tab-pane{display:none}
.pf-tab-pane.active{display:block}

/* ---- Gallery — Owl Carousel (centred, 5 up) ---- */
.pf-gallery.owl-carousel{position:relative}
.pf-gallery .pf-gallery-item{
  border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  border:2px solid transparent;background:var(--surface);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:border-color .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,transform .3s ease;
}
.pf-gallery .pf-gallery-item img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
/* dim the side slides, spotlight the centre one with a brand border */
.pf-gallery.owl-carousel .owl-item{transition:opacity .4s ease}
.pf-gallery.owl-carousel .owl-item:not(.center){opacity:.5}
.pf-gallery.owl-carousel .owl-item.center{opacity:1}
.pf-gallery.owl-carousel .owl-item.center .pf-gallery-item{
  border-color:var(--primary);
  box-shadow:0 26px 50px -20px rgba(233,78,60,.55);
}
/* nav buttons — top-right corner, brand colour */
.pf-gallery.owl-carousel .owl-nav{position:absolute;top:-66px;right:0;display:flex;gap:10px;margin:0}
.pf-gallery .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.pf-gallery .owl-nav button.owl-next{
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:999px !important;border:0;margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;
  background:var(--primary) !important;color:#fff !important;font-size:22px;line-height:1;
  display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-coral);
  transition:background .2s ease,color .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
}
.pf-gallery .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.pf-gallery .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover{
  background:var(--ink) !important;color:#fff !important;transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.pf-gallery .owl-nav button.disabled{opacity:.4;pointer-events:none}
.pf-gallery.owl-carousel .owl-dots{display:none}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .pf-gallery.owl-carousel .owl-nav{position:static;justify-content:center;margin-top:24px}
}

/* ---- Overview / challenges & solutions (single column cards) ---- */
.pf-overview{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
.pf-overview-row{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:clamp(30px,3.5vw,48px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);align-items:start;
  transition:box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.pf-overview-row::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:var(--grad)}
.pf-overview-row:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.pf-overview-head h2,.pf-overview-head h3{
  position:relative;font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,32px);font-weight:400;padding-left:26px;
}
/* coral dot before each card title */
.pf-overview-head h2::before,.pf-overview-head h3::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.46em;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);
}
.pf-overview-body{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:15px}
.pf-overview-body ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;columns:2;column-gap:48px}
.pf-overview-body li{
  position:relative;padding-left:32px;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6;
  margin-bottom:18px;break-inside:avoid;-webkit-column-break-inside:avoid;
}
.pf-overview-body li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.pf-overview-body li::before{
  content:"\203A";position:absolute;left:0;top:1px;
  width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-ink);
  font-size:15px;font-weight:700;line-height:22px;text-align:center;
}
.pf-overview-body strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.pf-overview-body p{margin-bottom:12px}
.pf-overview-body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
@media (max-width:1024px){ .pf-overview-body ul{columns:1} }
@media (max-width:760px){ .pf-overview-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px} }

/* ---- Process methodology ---- */
.pf-process{text-align:center}
.pf-process .section-head{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.pf-process-img{margin:8px auto 0;max-width:980px;width:100%;height:auto}

/* Tech stack — dark band */
.pf-dark{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:clamp(48px,7vw,88px) clamp(28px,5vw,64px);
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.pf-dark::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 0%,rgba(233,78,60,.4),transparent 60%);
}
.pf-dark .section-head{position:relative;margin-bottom:48px}
.pf-dark .section-head h2,.pf-dark .section-head h3{color:var(--accent-ink)}
.pf-dark .section-head p{color:rgba(250,246,240,.7);margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.pf-tech-grid{
  position:relative;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:16px;
}
.pf-tech-item{
  flex:1 1 150px;max-width:200px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-align:center;
  padding:26px 16px;border-radius:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.pf-tech-item:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(233,78,60,.5)}
.pf-tech-icon{width:48px;height:48px;display:grid;place-items:center}
.pf-tech-icon img{max-width:48px;max-height:48px;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain}
.pf-tech-item span{font-size:14px;font-weight:400;color:var(--accent-ink)}

/* Key features */
.pf-features{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:16px}
.pf-feature{
  flex:1 1 240px;max-width:360px;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:22px 24px;font-size:16px;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.pf-feature::before{
  content:"";flex-shrink:0;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad);
}
.pf-feature:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--line-2)}

/* Prev / next navigation */
.pf-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:stretch;gap:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:36px}
.pf-nav-link{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex:1;max-width:48%;
  padding:18px 22px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.pf-nav-next{justify-content:flex-end;text-align:right}
.pf-nav-link:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.pf-nav-link svg{width:22px;height:22px;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--primary-ink)}
.pf-nav-thumb{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid var(--line)}
.pf-nav-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.pf-nav-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;min-width:0}
.pf-nav-text small{font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--muted)}
.pf-nav-text strong{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .pf-metrics{gap:14px;max-width:360px}
  .pf-metric{max-width:none}
  .pf-nav-link{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:10px;max-width:none}
  .pf-nav-next{text-align:center}
  .pf-nav-text strong{white-space:normal}
}

/* ===========================================================
   Single Post / Blog content
   =========================================================== */
.single-post .hero h1{font-size:clamp(32px,4.5vw,58px);font-weight:300;margin:18px 0 0;width:100%;max-width:none}
.post-meta{
  display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;align-items:center;
  background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-ink);
  font-size:14px;font-weight:500;margin-top:22px;
  padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;
}
.post-meta .dot{opacity:.55}

/* single post: content + sidebar */
.post-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 340px;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.post-main{min-width:0}
.post-sidebar{position:sticky;top:104px}
.widget-title{
  font-size:14px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:20px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.recent-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.recent-post{
  display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:10px;border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid transparent;transition:background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.recent-post:hover{background:var(--surface);border-color:var(--line)}
.recent-thumb{
  flex:0 0 64px;width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--surface-2);
}
.recent-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.recent-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;min-width:0}
.recent-title{
  font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.35;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
}
.recent-post:hover .recent-title{color:var(--primary-ink)}
.recent-date{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .post-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .post-sidebar{position:static}
}

.post-content{font-size:17px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--ink-2)}
.post-content > *{margin-bottom:24px}
.post-content > *:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.post-content h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);font-weight:300;color:var(--ink);margin-top:8px}
.post-content h3{font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,27px);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink)}
.post-content h4{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.post-content a{color:var(--primary-ink);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.post-content a:hover{color:var(--primary)}
.post-content ul,.post-content ol{padding-left:24px}
.post-content li{margin-bottom:10px}
.post-content img{border-radius:var(--radius);display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.post-content blockquote{
  border-left:3px solid var(--primary);padding:6px 0 6px 24px;margin-left:0;
  font-size:20px;font-style:italic;color:var(--ink);
}
.post-content code{background:var(--surface-2);padding:2px 7px;border-radius:6px;font-size:.9em}
.post-content pre{background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);padding:20px;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:auto}
.post-content pre code{background:none;padding:0}
/* tables */
.post-content table{
  width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.post-content th,.post-content td{
  padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;
  border:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top;
}
.post-content thead th{
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);
  font-weight:600;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.post-content tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--surface-2)}
.post-content tbody tr:hover{background:var(--primary-soft)}
.post-content caption{caption-side:bottom;margin-top:10px;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);text-align:left}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .post-content table{display:block;overflow-x:auto;white-space:nowrap}
}

.post-tags{max-width:760px;margin:36px auto 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.post-tags a{
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-2);
}
.post-tags a:hover{background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-ink)}

/* blog listing post card */
.post-card{padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.post-card-thumb{position:relative;margin:-1px -1px 0;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface-2)}
.post-card-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;object-position:center;display:block;transition:transform .5s ease}
.post-card:hover .post-card-thumb img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.post-card h5,.post-card h3,.post-card p,.post-card .more{margin-left:28px;margin-right:28px}
.post-card h5{margin-top:24px;color:var(--primary-ink)}
.post-card h3{margin-top:6px}
.post-card p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.post-card .more{margin-bottom:28px}

/* blog listing section — tighter top spacing */
.blog-main{padding-top:clamp(20px,3vw,40px)}
.blog-main h3{
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:500;
  line-height:24px;
}

/* blog categories */
.cat-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:12px}
.cat-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:12px 14px 12px 20px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.cat-chip:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--primary);background:var(--primary-soft)}
.cat-chip .cat-count{
  display:grid;place-items:center;min-width:26px;height:26px;padding:0 8px;
  border-radius:999px;background:var(--primary-soft);color:var(--primary-ink);
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;
}
.cat-chip:hover .cat-count{background:var(--primary);color:#fff}
.cat-chip.active{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--primary);box-shadow:var(--shadow-coral)}
.cat-chip.active .cat-count{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff}
.cat-chip.active:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:var(--primary-ink);border-color:var(--primary-ink)}

/* portfolio filter dropdowns */
.portfolio-filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:16px}
.portfolio-dd{position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:center;flex:1 1 240px;max-width:340px}
@media(max-width:520px){.portfolio-dd{flex-basis:100%;max-width:none}}
.portfolio-empty{margin:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:17px}
.portfolio-empty[hidden]{display:none}
.pf-dd-toggle{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;width:100%;
  padding:14px 20px;border-radius:14px;cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  color:var(--ink);text-align:left;
  transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.pf-dd-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--primary);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.pf-dd-current{flex:1;font-size:16px;font-weight:600}
.pf-dd-caret{position:relative;width:14px;height:14px;flex:none}
.pf-dd-caret::before,.pf-dd-caret::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:opacity .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
}
.pf-dd-caret::before{top:6px;left:0;width:14px;height:2px}
.pf-dd-caret::after{top:0;left:6px;width:2px;height:14px}
.portfolio-dd.open .pf-dd-caret::after{opacity:0;transform:scaleY(0)}
.pf-dd-menu{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;right:0;z-index:20;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:8px;
  background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg,var(--shadow-md));
  max-height:min(60vh,420px);overflow:auto;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-6px);
  transition:opacity .18s ease,transform .18s ease,visibility .18s ease;
}
.portfolio-dd.open .pf-dd-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.pf-dd-menu .cat-chip{
  border:none;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:none;background:transparent;
  justify-content:space-between;padding:11px 14px;
}
.pf-dd-menu .cat-chip:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none;background:var(--primary-soft);border-color:transparent}
.pf-dd-menu .cat-chip.active{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;box-shadow:none}
.pf-dd-menu .cat-chip.active .cat-count{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff}
.pf-dd-menu .cat-chip.active:hover{transform:none;background:var(--primary-ink);color:#fff}

/* blog pagination */
.blog-pagination{margin-top:56px;display:flex;justify-content:center}
.blog-pagination ul.page-numbers{
  display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;
}
.blog-pagination ul.page-numbers li{display:flex}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers{
  display:grid;place-items:center;min-width:46px;height:46px;padding:0 16px;
  border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);
  font-size:15px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.blog-pagination a.page-numbers:hover{
  background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--primary);transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers.current{background:var(--ink);color:var(--accent-ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.blog-pagination .page-numbers.dots{box-shadow:none;border-color:transparent;background:transparent;min-width:auto;padding:0 6px}

/* ---------- Services grid (development) — editorial index ---------- */
.vib-services{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(72px,10vw,140px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 55% at 100% 0%,rgba(233,78,60,.10),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(45% 45% at 0% 100%,rgba(245,133,102,.08),transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-2);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* subtle dot texture overlay */
.vib-services::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.6;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(24,21,19,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 40%,#000,transparent 80%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 40%,#000,transparent 80%);
}
.vib-services .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.vib-services__head{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.vib-services__title{margin-bottom:18px}
.vib-services__intro{
  color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(16px,1.4vw,19px);margin:0 auto;
}
.vib-services__grid{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
  gap:20px;
  margin-top:clamp(44px,5vw,72px);
}
/* ---------- Supporting image (framed, sits under a grid/section) ---------- */
.service-image{
  margin:clamp(44px,5vw,72px) auto 0;
  max-width:715px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:clamp(10px,1.2vw,16px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.service-image img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  /* cap the height so a tall or oversized upload can't run away */
  /* aspect-ratio:16/9;
  max-height:520px;
  object-fit:cover;object-position:center; */
  border-radius:calc(var(--radius-lg) - 14px);
  transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
}
.service-image:hover img{transform:scale(1.02)}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .service-image{border-radius:var(--radius);padding:8px}
  .service-image img{
    aspect-ratio:4/3;max-height:300px;
    border-radius:calc(var(--radius) - 6px);
  }
}
.vib-service-card{
  /* 3 per row; an incomplete last row stays centered via the flex container */
  flex:0 1 calc((100% - 40px) / 3);
  position:relative;isolation:isolate;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:34px 30px 40px;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,background .3s ease;
}
/* warm gradient wash that fades in on hover */
.vib-service-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(252,228,222,.7),transparent 55%);
  transition:opacity .3s ease;
}
/* soft gradient corner bloom (top-right) */
.vib-service-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-46px;right:-46px;z-index:-1;
  width:130px;height:130px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad);opacity:.14;
  transition:opacity .35s ease,transform .35s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.vib-service-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:rgba(233,78,60,.45);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-coral);
}
.vib-service-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.vib-service-card:hover::after{opacity:.26;transform:scale(1.15)}
.vib-service-card__icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--grad);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -12px rgba(233,78,60,.55);
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.vib-service-card:hover .vib-service-card__icon{transform:scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg)}
.vib-service-card__icon img{width:32px;height:32px;object-fit:contain;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.vib-service-card__title{
  color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(19px,1.6vw,22px);margin-bottom:10px;
  max-width:88%;
}
.vib-service-card__text{
  color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;margin:0;
}
/* animated "explore" arrow that slides in on hover */
.vib-service-card__body{position:relative}
.vib-service-card__body::after{
  content:"→";
  display:inline-block;margin-top:14px;
  font-size:18px;color:var(--primary);
  opacity:0;transform:translateX(-8px);
  transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .3s ease;
}
.vib-service-card:hover .vib-service-card__body::after{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}

/* ---------- Why us — feature cards ---------- */
.why-us .section-head{max-width:760px}
.why-grid{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
  gap:24px;margin-top:clamp(40px,4vw,60px);
}
.why-card{
  /* 3 per row; an incomplete last row stays centered via the flex container */
  flex:0 1 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;
  padding:36px 30px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease,border-color .35s ease;
}
/* coral accent bar on the left, grows on hover */
.why-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;
  background:var(--grad);transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.why-card:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
.why-card__icon{
  width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:16px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--primary-soft);
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__icon{transform:scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg)}
.why-card__icon img{width:32px;height:32px;object-fit:contain}
.why-card__title{color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(18px,1.5vw,21px);margin-bottom:8px}
.why-card__text{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;margin:0}

/* ---------- Why us — deliverables list box ---------- */
.list-box{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);
  padding:clamp(24px,3vw,36px) clamp(22px,3vw,38px);
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align:left;
}
/* coral gradient hairline across the top */
.list-box::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;background:var(--grad);
}
.list-box ul{
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;
  display:grid;gap:2px;
}
/* tick is drawn by CSS — plain <li>text</li> is all the markup needs */
.list-box li{
  position:relative;
  padding:14px 12px 14px 50px;
  border-radius:12px;
  color:var(--ink-2);font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;
  transition:background .25s ease,transform .25s ease;
}
.list-box li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:12px;top:15px;
  width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;
  background-color:var(--primary-soft);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='none'><path d='M4.5 10.4l3.7 3.7L15.6 6.6' stroke='%23E94E3C' stroke-width='2.3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/></svg>");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;background-size:14px 14px;
  transition:background-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;
}
/* hairline separators, but not after the last row */
.list-box li + li{box-shadow:0 -1px 0 var(--line)}
.list-box li:hover{background:var(--surface-2);transform:translateX(4px)}
.list-box li:hover + li{box-shadow:none}
.list-box li:hover::before{
  background-color:var(--primary);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='none'><path d='M4.5 10.4l3.7 3.7L15.6 6.6' stroke='white' stroke-width='2.3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/></svg>");
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(233,78,60,.7);
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .list-box li{padding:12px 6px 12px 42px;font-size:15px}
  .list-box li::before{left:6px;top:13px;width:22px;height:22px}
}

/* ---------- Development process — vertical timeline ---------- */
.development-processs{
  padding:clamp(72px,10vw,140px) 0;
  background:var(--bg);
}
.development-processs .vib-hover-h{margin-bottom:18px}
.development-processs .sub-heading-new{
  color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(16px,1.4vw,19px);
  max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;
}
/* override Bootstrap d-flex -> connected column grid */
.development-processs .development-li{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  column-gap:28px;row-gap:clamp(40px,4vw,56px);
  margin:clamp(44px,5vw,72px) auto 0;
  text-align:left;
}
.development-processs .single-development{
  position:relative;
}
/* horizontal connector running to the next node in the row */
.development-processs .single-development::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:28px;left:70px;right:-28px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(233,78,60,.55),rgba(233,78,60,.12));
}
.development-processs .single-development:nth-child(3n)::before,
.development-processs .single-development:last-child::before{display:none}
/* numbered node */
.development-processs .development-number{
  position:static !important;
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:#fff;background:var(--grad);
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(233,78,60,.6),0 0 0 6px var(--bg);
  margin-bottom:20px;transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.development-processs .single-development:hover .development-number{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.06)}
.development-processs .single-development h3{
  color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(19px,1.7vw,23px);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
/* sub-points with coral arrow markers */
.development-processs .arrow-li{
  list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:11px;
}
.development-processs .arrow-li li{
  position:relative;padding-left:28px;
  color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;
}
.development-processs .arrow-li li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;
  width:8px;height:8px;border-right:2px solid var(--primary);border-bottom:2px solid var(--primary);
  transform:rotate(-45deg);
}
.development-processs .text-grey{color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials .section-head{max-width:720px}
.testimonial-carousel{margin-top:8px}
/* Equal-height slides so every card lines up regardless of quote length. */
.testimonial-carousel .owl-stage{display:flex}
.testimonial-carousel .owl-item{display:flex;height:auto}
.testimonial-card{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  text-align:center;align-items:center;
  width:100%;
  padding:44px 30px 36px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease,border-color .35s ease;
}
.testimonial-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:4px;
  background:var(--grad);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  border-color:var(--line-2);
}
.testimonial-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.testimonial-author{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
/* Scoped above Owl's `.owl-carousel .owl-item img{width:100%}` so the avatar
   stays a fixed 120px circle instead of stretching to the slide width. */
.testimonial-carousel .owl-item img.testimonial-photo,
.testimonial-photo{
  width:120px;height:120px;
  max-width:120px;
  border-radius:50%;
  object-fit:cover;
  border:4px solid var(--surface);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line),var(--shadow-coral);
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.testimonial-name{font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.testimonial-role{
  font-size:12px;color:var(--primary-ink);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;margin-top:3px;font-weight:600;
}
.testimonial-text{
  position:relative;
  flex:1 1 auto;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.testimonial-text::before{
  content:"\201C";
  display:block;
  font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
  font-size:60px;line-height:0;height:34px;
  color:var(--primary);opacity:.22;
}
.testimonial-text p{margin:0}
.testimonial-text p + p{margin-top:12px}

/* Owl nav pinned to the top-right of the carousel (in the gap below the heading) */
.testimonial-carousel{position:relative}
.testimonial-carousel.owl-theme .owl-nav{
  position:absolute;top:-78px;right:0;margin:0;
  display:flex;gap:10px;
}
.testimonial-carousel.owl-theme .owl-nav [class*="owl-"]{
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--surface);color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size:22px;line-height:44px;margin:0;
  transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.testimonial-carousel.owl-theme .owl-nav [class*="owl-"]:hover{
  background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--primary);
}
.testimonial-carousel.owl-theme .owl-nav .disabled{opacity:.4;cursor:default}

/* ---------- Team ---------- */
.team .section-head{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center;max-width:720px}
.team-grid{align-items:stretch;gap:28px}

/* Two-tone card: tinted portrait header + white info panel */
.team-card{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .4s ease,box-shadow .4s ease,border-color .4s ease;
}
.team-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--line-2)}
/* coral accent bar that wipes across the top on hover */
.team-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;z-index:3;
  background:var(--grad);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s ease;
}
.team-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* tinted header zone holding the portrait */
.team-top{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;justify-content:center;
  padding:36px 24px 30px;
  background:var(--grad-soft);
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* playful dotted texture behind the photo */
.team-top::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 24%,rgba(233,78,60,.14) 0 6px,transparent 7px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 72%,rgba(233,78,60,.10) 0 9px,transparent 10px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 18%,rgba(245,134,102,.16) 0 4px,transparent 5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 80%,rgba(245,134,102,.12) 0 5px,transparent 6px);
}
.team-avatar{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  width:269px;max-width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;
}
.team-photo{
  width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;
  border:5px solid var(--surface);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.team-photo img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  filter:grayscale(100%) contrast(1.02);
  transition:transform .6s ease,filter .5s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img{transform:scale(1.06);filter:grayscale(0) contrast(1)}

/* white info panel */
.team-info{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;
  padding:24px 22px 26px;
}
.team-name{font-size:19px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.team-role{font-size:12px;color:var(--primary-ink);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;margin-top:5px}
.team-social{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.team-social a{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;color:var(--ink-2);
  background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,transform .25s ease;
}
.team-social a:hover{background:var(--primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--primary);transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ---------- Clients ---------- */
.clients .section-head{max-width:680px}
.clients-slider{position:relative;padding:0 60px}
/* two logos per slide → two rows */
.client-slide{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
.client-logo{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  height:104px;padding:18px 26px;
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:999px;
  transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease;
}
.client-logo img{
  max-height:56px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;
}
.client-logo:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:var(--line-2)}

/* side nav arrows, vertically centred */
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-nav{margin:0}
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-nav [class*="owl-"]{
  position:absolute;top:calc(50% - 18px);transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;margin:0;padding:0;
  background:var(--primary);color:#fff;
  font-size:20px;line-height:42px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-coral);
  transition:background .25s ease,transform .25s ease;
}
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-nav .owl-prev{left:0}
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-nav .owl-next{right:0}
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-nav [class*="owl-"]:hover{background:var(--ink)}
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-nav .disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:default;box-shadow:none}

/* dots */
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-dots{margin-top:30px;text-align:center}
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span{
  width:8px;height:8px;background:var(--line-2);transition:background .25s ease,width .25s ease;
}
.clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span{width:22px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--primary)}

/* Owl clips its stage (overflow:hidden) — pad it so hover-lift isn't cut off. */
.clients-slider .owl-stage-outer,
.testimonial-carousel .owl-stage-outer{padding:12px 0}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .vib-services__grid .vib-service-card{flex-basis:calc((100% - 20px) / 2)}
  .development-processs .development-li{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .development-processs .single-development:nth-child(3n)::before{display:block}
  .development-processs .single-development:nth-child(2n)::before,
  .development-processs .single-development:last-child::before{display:none}
  .grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .why-grid .why-card{flex-basis:calc((100% - 24px) / 2)}
  .process{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .step:nth-child(4n){border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
  .step:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  footer .footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .logo img {
    height: auto;
    width: auto;
  }
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .menu-toggle{display:inline-flex}
  .nav-links.open{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:4px;
    position:absolute;top:84px;left:16px;right:16px;
    background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
    padding:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .nav-links.open a{padding:12px 16px}
  .nav-links.open .nav-item{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .nav-links.open .nav-item > a{justify-content:space-between}
  .nav-links.open .sub-menu{
    position:static;min-width:0;padding:0 0 0 12px;
    background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;
    opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;
  }
  .stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stat{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .stat:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
  .stat:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}
  .grid-3,.grid-4,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vib-services__grid .vib-service-card{flex-basis:100%}
  .vib-service-card{padding:26px 22px;gap:16px}
  .vib-service-card__icon{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px}
  .vib-service-card__icon img{width:28px;height:28px}
  .development-processs .development-li{grid-template-columns:1fr;row-gap:32px}
  .development-processs .single-development::before{display:none}
  .development-processs .development-number{width:50px;height:50px;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:16px}
  .ig-foot{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  footer .footer-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  footer .certificate-logo{width:100%;border-radius: 25px;max-width: 340px;gap:10px;margin-bottom:15px;}
  footer .certificate-logo img.clutch2, footer .certificate-logo img.clutch1, footer .certificate-logo img.clutch3, footer .certificate-logo img.clutch4 {
        width: 70px!important;
        padding-top: 35px;
        padding-bottom: 35px;
    }
  footer .footer-bottom{margin-top: 0;}
  .hero-visual .badges{padding:14px;gap:6px}
  .hero-visual .badge{font-size:11px;padding:7px 12px}
  .testimonial-carousel.owl-theme .owl-nav{
    position:static;justify-content:center;margin-top:28px;
  }
  .clients-slider{padding:0 40px}
  .clients-slider.owl-theme .owl-nav [class*="owl-"]{width:38px;height:38px;line-height:36px;font-size:18px}
  .why-grid .why-card{flex-basis:100%}
  .map-embed{padding-bottom:62% !important}
}

/* ---------- Services: what we offer ---------- */
.offer-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;background:var(--surface-2);
}
.offer-item{
  padding:clamp(24px,2.6vw,36px);
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:background .25s ease;
}
.offer-item:hover{background:var(--surface)}
.offer-item h3{font-size:clamp(19px,1.6vw,23px);font-weight:400;margin-bottom:18px}
.offer-tags{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.offer-tags li{
  font-size:13px;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-2);
  padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--surface);transition:color .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.offer-item:hover .offer-tags li{color:var(--primary-ink);border-color:var(--primary-soft);background:var(--primary-soft)}
/* Single group: center it instead of leaving an empty column */
.offer-grid .offer-item:only-child{grid-column:1 / -1;text-align:center}
.offer-grid .offer-item:only-child .offer-tags{justify-content:center}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .offer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ---------- Service detail: what we offer ---------- */
.service-offer-list{display:grid;gap:20px}
.service-offer-list .offer-item{
  padding:clamp(24px,2.6vw,38px);
  background:var(--surface-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
}
.service-offer-list .offer-item:hover{background:var(--surface-2)}

/* Headed variant: keeps the h3 + pill tags (inherits generic .offer-tags pills) */
.service-offer-list .offer-item h3{
  position:relative;padding-left:16px;
}
.service-offer-list .offer-item h3::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;bottom:4px;width:4px;
  border-radius:999px;background:var(--grad);
}

/* Plain variant (no list_name): feature checklist with check icons */
.service-offer-list .offer-item--plain .offer-tags{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:16px;
}
.service-offer-list .offer-item--plain .offer-tags li{
  flex:1 1 300px;max-width:420px;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;
  padding:18px 20px;
  font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-2);
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:transform .28s ease,border-color .28s ease,box-shadow .28s ease;
}
.service-offer-list .offer-item--plain .offer-tags li::before{
  content:"";flex:0 0 26px;height:26px;margin-top:-1px;border-radius:9px;
  background-color:var(--primary-soft);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23B6321F' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 6 9 17l-5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;background-size:14px;
  transition:background-color .28s ease;
}
.service-offer-list .offer-item--plain:hover .offer-tags li{color:var(--ink-2)}
.service-offer-list .offer-item--plain .offer-tags li:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:var(--primary-soft);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.service-offer-list .offer-item--plain .offer-tags li:hover::before{background-color:var(--primary);background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23FFFFFF' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 6 9 17l-5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .service-offer-list .offer-item--plain .offer-tags li{flex-basis:100%;max-width:none}
}

/* ---------- Services: stat note box ---------- */
.note-box{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:var(--grad-soft);
  padding:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px) clamp(24px,3.4vw,52px);
  text-align:center;
}
.note-box p{
  font-style:italic;font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.9vw,25px);line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--ink-2);max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;
}
.note-box.reveal.in p a:hover{
  color:var(--primary-ink);
}
.note-box strong{font-weight:500;font-style:italic;color:var(--primary-ink)}

/* ---------- Services: comparison table ---------- */
.compare-table{
  --ct-head:#1F3864;       /* header row / border colour */
  --ct-head-ink:#FFFFFF;
}
/* ---------- Services: "why this matters" prose panel ---------- */
.matters-now__panel{
  position:relative;isolation:isolate;
  max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:clamp(32px,4vw,60px) clamp(26px,4vw,64px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* accent bar down the leading edge */
.matters-now__panel::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;width:4px;
  background:var(--grad);
}
/* soft coral bloom in the top corner */
.matters-now__panel::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 70% at 100% 0%,rgba(233,78,60,.09),transparent 62%);
}
.matters-now__panel .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.matters-now__panel h3{margin-bottom:20px}
.matters-now__panel p{
  color:var(--ink-2);
  font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,19px);
  line-height:1.75;
  max-width:72ch;
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .matters-now__panel{border-radius:var(--radius)}
  .matters-now__panel::before{width:3px}
}

.compare-table__wrap{
  overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  margin-top:clamp(20px,2.4vw,32px);
}
.compare-table__table{
  width:100%;min-width:640px;
  border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;
  background:var(--surface);
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.15vw,17px);line-height:1.55;
}
.compare-table__table th,
.compare-table__table td{
  border:1px solid var(--ct-head);
  padding:clamp(10px,1vw,14px) clamp(12px,1.2vw,18px);
  text-align:left;vertical-align:top;
}
.compare-table__table thead th{
  background:#F58667;color:var(--ct-head-ink);
  font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.compare-table__table tbody th{font-weight:400;color:var(--ink)}
.compare-table__table tbody td{font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-2)}
.compare-table__table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--surface-2)}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .compare-table__table{min-width:560px;font-size:14px}
}

/* ===========================================================
   SINGLE INDUSTRY — single-industry.php
   =========================================================== */

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.ind-hero .ind-hero__inner{display:block}
.ind-hero--media .ind-hero__inner{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(32px,4vw,64px);align-items:center;
}
.ind-hero .lead{margin-bottom:4px}
.ind-hero__media{
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--grad-soft);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.ind-hero__media img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover}

/* ---------- Overview ---------- */
.ind-overview .split--solo{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.ind-overview .section-head{margin-bottom:18px}
.ind-points{
  list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:12px 24px;margin-top:26px;
}
.ind-points li{
  position:relative;padding-left:30px;
  font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6;
}
.ind-points li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;
  width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--primary-soft);
}
.ind-points li::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:6px;top:8px;
  width:5px;height:9px;border:solid var(--primary-ink);
  border-width:0 1.8px 1.8px 0;transform:rotate(45deg);
}

/* ---------- Challenge → Solution ---------- */
.ind-cs{display:grid;gap:18px;margin-top:clamp(32px,4vw,52px)}
.ind-cs__row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 48px 1fr;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
}
.ind-cs__card{
  padding:clamp(22px,2.2vw,30px);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:var(--surface);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease,border-color .35s ease;
}
.ind-cs__row:hover .ind-cs__card{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.ind-cs__card--problem{background:var(--surface-2)}
.ind-cs__card--fix{border-color:rgba(233,78,60,.22)}
.ind-cs__label{
  display:inline-block;margin-bottom:10px;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.ind-cs__card--fix .ind-cs__label{color:var(--primary-ink)}
.ind-cs__card p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0}
.ind-cs__arrow{
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--primary);
}
.ind-cs__arrow svg{width:22px;height:22px}

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.ind-process .process{margin-top:clamp(28px,3vw,44px)}

/* ---------- Case studies ---------- */
.ind-cases .post-card h5{color:var(--primary-ink)}

/* ---------- Tech stack ---------- */
.ind-stack .pf-dark{margin-bottom:0}
.ind-stack .section-head{max-width:720px}
.ind-stack__grid{
  position:relative;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,20px);
}
.ind-stack__card{
  position:relative;padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px) clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px) clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px) 52px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(250,246,240,.68);
  transition:background .25s ease,transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.ind-stack__card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);top:calc(clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px) + 9px);
  width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);
}
.ind-stack__card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(233,78,60,.5)}
.ind-stack__card strong{color:var(--accent-ink);font-weight:600}
.ind-stack__note{
  max-width:760px;margin:clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px) auto 0;
  padding:20px clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-left:2px solid var(--primary);
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(250,246,240,.75);text-align:left;
}

/* ---------- Proof in the field ---------- */
.ind-proof__box{
  max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;
  padding:clamp(24px,3vw,36px) clamp(22px,3vw,40px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:var(--grad-soft);
}
.ind-proof__title{
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.1vw,27px);line-height:1.3;
  color:var(--primary-ink);margin:0 0 18px;
  padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.ind-proof__prose p{
  font-size:clamp(16px,1.4vw,18px);line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:16px;
}
.ind-proof__prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.ind-proof__prose strong{font-weight:600;color:var(--primary-ink)}
.ind-proof__link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  margin-top:22px;font-size:16px;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--primary-ink);text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.ind-proof__link span{transition:transform .25s ease}
.ind-proof__link:hover{border-bottom-color:currentColor}
.ind-proof__link:hover span{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ---------- Other industries ---------- */
.ind-siblings .cat-list{margin-top:clamp(24px,3vw,36px)}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .ind-hero--media .ind-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .ind-cs__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ind-cs__arrow{padding:10px 0;transform:rotate(90deg)}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .ind-points{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ind-hero__media{border-radius:var(--radius-lg)}
  .ind-stack__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}