/* ============================================================
   ZEUS TECHNOCRATS — Shared site stylesheet
   Brand palette sampled from the logo (charcoal + blue gradient).
   Used across every page: Home, About, Portfolio, Contact,
   Hire a Developer, IT Services + 4 service pages.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --primary:#28282a;
  --primary-light:#404043;
  --charcoal:#4a4a4c;
  --accent:#0066cc;
  --accent-hover:#0056c7;
  --accent-light:#00aaff;
  --accent-text:#0056c7;
  --accent-glow:rgba(0,102,204,.15);
  --white:#fff;
  --gray-50:#f8fafc;
  --gray-100:#f1f5f9;
  --gray-200:#e2e8f0;
  --gray-400:#94a3b8;
  --gray-500:#64748b;
  --gray-600:#475569;
  --glass-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  --glass-bg-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  --glass-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  --glass-dark-bg:rgba(40,40,44,.55);
  --glass-dark-border:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --container:1200px;
  --radius:16px;

  /* Pastel accents — used sparingly for icon chips, tags & avatars
     to break up the all-blue look and add visual hierarchy. */
  --pastel-orange-bg:#ffe7d1;
  --pastel-orange-fg:#c2600c;
  --pastel-green-bg:#dcf5e4;
  --pastel-green-fg:#1f8a4c;
  --pastel-peach-bg:#ffe3da;
  --pastel-peach-fg:#c85a3a;
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:90px}
body{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:var(--primary);line-height:1.65;background:var(--gray-50);position:relative;overflow-x:hidden}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul{list-style:none}
.container{width:var(--container);max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:0 2rem}
section{padding:5rem 0}
@media(max-width:640px){section{padding:3rem 0}}

/* ---------- Ambient background blobs ---------- */
.bg-blobs{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.bg-blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(70px);opacity:.3;animation:blobDrift 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.bg-blob.b1{width:420px;height:420px;top:-120px;left:-100px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,var(--accent-light),var(--accent));animation-delay:0s}
.bg-blob.b2{width:380px;height:380px;top:30%;right:-140px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%,var(--accent),var(--primary-light));animation-delay:-8s}
.bg-blob.b3{width:340px;height:340px;bottom:-100px;left:20%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%,var(--accent-light),var(--accent-hover));animation-delay:-16s}
@keyframes blobDrift{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}100%{transform:translate(40px,30px) scale(1.08)}}

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
header.site-header{background:var(--glass-bg-strong);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(160%);padding:.9rem 0;position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.06);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-border)}
nav.navbar{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;flex-shrink:0}
.logo img{height:44px;width:auto}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2rem}
.nav-links > li{position:relative}
.nav-links a{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--primary);padding:.5rem 0}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--accent-text)}
.nav-links a.nav-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));color:var(--white)!important;padding:.7rem 2.1rem;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;box-shadow:0 2px 10px var(--accent-glow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4);white-space:nowrap;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.nav-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* Dropdown for IT Services */
.has-dropdown > a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.3rem}
.dropdown{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;margin-top:.75rem;min-width:240px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,.14);padding:.5rem;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .2s ease,transform .2s ease,visibility .2s}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown,.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.dropdown a{display:block;padding:.6rem .8rem;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
.dropdown a:hover{background:rgba(0,102,204,.08)}

/* Mega menu variant: icon+title+description grid + CTA strip (IT Services) */
.dropdown.mega-menu{width:600px;max-width:92vw;min-width:0;padding:1.4rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px)}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown.mega-menu,.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown.mega-menu{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.mega-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.35rem}
.mega-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.9rem;padding:.75rem;border-radius:12px;transition:background .2s ease}
.mega-item:hover{background:rgba(0,102,204,.06)}
.mega-item .icon-chip{margin-bottom:0;flex-shrink:0;width:44px;height:44px;font-size:1.2rem}
.mega-item-title{font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--primary);margin-bottom:.15rem}
.mega-item-text{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--gray-500);line-height:1.4}
.mega-cta{margin-top:1.1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pastel-orange-bg),var(--pastel-peach-bg));border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.2rem}
.mega-cta span{font-weight:700;color:var(--pastel-orange-fg);font-size:.9rem}
.mega-cta-btn{background:#fff;color:var(--primary)!important;font-weight:700!important;font-size:.85rem;padding:.6rem 1.2rem!important;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.1);transition:transform .2s ease}
.mega-cta-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:#fff!important}

.mobile-menu-btn{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:6px;position:relative;z-index:1200}
.mobile-menu-btn span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--primary);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .25s ease,opacity .25s ease}
.mobile-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.mobile-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.mobile-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .nav-links{position:fixed;top:0;right:0;height:100vh;width:280px;max-width:85vw;background:#fff;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:6rem 2rem 2rem;gap:1.5rem;box-shadow:-8px 0 32px rgba(15,23,42,.12);transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .3s ease;z-index:1100;overflow-y:auto}
  .nav-links.open{transform:translateX(0)}
  .dropdown{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;display:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;background:transparent;backdrop-filter:none;margin-top:.5rem;padding-left:.5rem}
  .dropdown.mega-menu{width:auto;max-width:none;padding:0}
  .mega-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mega-item{padding:.6rem}
  .mega-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:.75rem}
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown{display:block}
  .mobile-menu-btn{display:flex}
  .nav-backdrop{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.4);z-index:1050;opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s ease}
  .nav-backdrop.open{display:block;opacity:1}
  body.nav-locked{overflow:hidden}
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.85rem 1.75rem;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;cursor:pointer;border:none}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));color:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 16px var(--accent-glow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 10px 26px var(--accent-glow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.btn-outline{background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1.5px solid var(--glass-border);color:var(--primary)}
.btn-outline:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.btn-outline-light{background:transparent;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:#fff}
.btn-outline-light:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}

/* ---------- Section headings ---------- */
.section-label{display:inline-block;color:var(--accent-text);font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.section-title{font-size:2.2rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.9rem;color:var(--primary);line-height:1.25}
.section-title .highlight{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.section-divider{width:46px;height:3px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:2px;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.section-text{color:var(--gray-600);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:720px}
.center{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* ---------- Grids & Glass Cards ---------- */
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.5rem}
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:1.5rem}
.grid-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.25rem}

.card{background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.8rem;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform}
.card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(0,102,204,.14),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.card-icon{font-size:1.9rem;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.card-title{font-weight:700;font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;color:var(--primary)}
.card-text{color:var(--gray-500);font-size:.94rem}

.list-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.6rem;color:var(--gray-600);font-size:.98rem;padding:.5rem 0}
.list-icon{color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;flex-shrink:0}

/* ---------- Icon chips (pastel accent backgrounds) ---------- */
.icon-chip{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.icon-chip.chip-blue{background:var(--accent-glow);color:var(--accent-text)}
.icon-chip.chip-orange{background:var(--pastel-orange-bg);color:var(--pastel-orange-fg)}
.icon-chip.chip-green{background:var(--pastel-green-bg);color:var(--pastel-green-fg)}
.icon-chip.chip-peach{background:var(--pastel-peach-bg);color:var(--pastel-peach-fg)}

/* ---------- Avatar color variants (trust badges, client cards) ---------- */
.trust-avatar.av-orange{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f7a35c,#ffcf9e);color:#7a3d0a}
.trust-avatar.av-green{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3fb87a,#9fe3bd);color:#0d3e24}
.trust-avatar.av-peach{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e88a68,#ffc4ac);color:#6b2a15}

/* ---------- Pastel tags/pills ---------- */
.tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:999px}
.tag-orange{background:var(--pastel-orange-bg);color:var(--pastel-orange-fg)}
.tag-green{background:var(--pastel-green-bg);color:var(--pastel-green-fg)}
.tag-peach{background:var(--pastel-peach-bg);color:var(--pastel-peach-fg)}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{padding:6rem 0 5rem;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--white) 0%,var(--gray-50) 100%);border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-200);text-align:center}
.hero-tagline{letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent-text);margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.hero h1{font-size:3rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 1.25rem}
.hero h1 .highlight{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hero-subtitle{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 2.25rem;color:var(--gray-600);font-size:1.1rem}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media(max-width:640px){.hero h1{font-size:2.1rem}.hero{padding:4rem 0 3rem}}

/* Page hero (shorter, for inner pages) */
.page-hero{padding:4rem 0 3rem;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--white) 0%,var(--gray-50) 100%);border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-200);text-align:center}
.page-hero h1{font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.breadcrumb{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--gray-500);margin-bottom:1rem}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--accent-text);font-weight:600}

/* ---------- Stats strip ---------- */
.stats-strip{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:2.5rem;margin-top:2.5rem}
.stat-value{font-size:2.1rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--accent-text)}
.stat-label{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--gray-500);margin-top:.25rem}

/* ---------- Dark / Glass CTA & Footer ---------- */
.dark-panel{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(40,40,42,.9) 0%,rgba(64,64,67,.9) 100%);color:var(--white);border-radius:24px;padding:3rem 2.5rem;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.dark-panel .highlight{color:var(--accent-light)}

footer.site-footer{background:var(--primary);color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding:3.5rem 0 1.5rem;margin-top:4rem}
footer.site-footer .footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:2rem;margin-bottom:2.5rem}
footer.site-footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem}
footer.site-footer .footer-links li{margin-bottom:.6rem}
footer.site-footer .footer-links a{font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
footer.site-footer .footer-links a:hover{color:var(--accent-light)}
footer.site-footer .footer-logo{height:38px;margin-bottom:1rem}
footer.site-footer .footer-about{font-size:.88rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);max-width:320px}
footer.site-footer .footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:1.5rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
@media(max-width:820px){footer.site-footer .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:640px){footer.site-footer .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)}
.reveal.in-view{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  .bg-blob{animation:none!important}
}

/* ---------- Responsive grids ---------- */
@media(max-width:960px){
  .grid-3,.grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .container{padding:0 1.25rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Big gradient hero w/ badge pill ---------- */
.hero-gradient{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:6.5rem 0 5.5rem;text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0c1b33 0%,var(--accent-hover) 55%,var(--accent-light) 100%)}
.hero-gradient::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent 45%),radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%,rgba(255,255,255,.1),transparent 40%);pointer-events:none}
.hero-gradient .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.badge-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;padding:.5rem 1.1rem;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.badge-pill .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent-light);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--accent-light)}
.hero-gradient h1{color:#fff;font-size:2.9rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1.22;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 1.25rem}
.hero-gradient h1 .highlight{color:#bfe6ff}
.hero-gradient .hero-subtitle{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 2.25rem}
.hero-gradient .btn-outline-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.hero-trust-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:2.5rem;margin-top:3rem;padding-top:2.25rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.hero-trust-bar .stat-value{color:#fff}
.hero-trust-bar .stat-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
@media(max-width:640px){.hero-gradient h1{font-size:2.1rem}.hero-gradient{padding:4.5rem 0 3.5rem}}

/* ---------- Split section (text + visual) ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:3rem;align-items:center}
@media(max-width:820px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.checklist{margin:1.5rem 0}
.checklist .list-item{align-items:center}
.checklist .list-icon{background:var(--accent-glow);color:var(--accent-text);width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.75rem;flex-shrink:0}

/* ---------- Founder / quote card ---------- */
.quote-card{background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);border-radius:20px;padding:2.2rem;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.avatar-circle-lg{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;box-shadow:0 8px 20px var(--accent-glow)}
.quote-card blockquote{font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--primary);line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.quote-card .quote-name{font-weight:700;color:var(--primary);font-size:.95rem}
.quote-card .quote-title{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--gray-500)}

/* ---------- Process steps ---------- */
.process-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;position:relative;margin-top:3rem}
.process-step{position:relative;text-align:center;padding:0 1.25rem}
.step-number{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 1.1rem;box-shadow:0 8px 20px var(--accent-glow);position:relative;z-index:1}
.process-step::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:26px;left:calc(-50% + 26px);width:calc(100% - 52px);height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-light),var(--accent));z-index:0}
.process-step:first-child::before{display:none}
.process-step .card-title{font-size:1.05rem}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .process-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}
  .process-step::before{display:none}
}

/* ---------- Trust / client badges ---------- */
.trust-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem}
.trust-badge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);border-radius:14px;padding:1rem 1.2rem;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);transition:transform .3s ease}
.trust-badge:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.trust-avatar{flex-shrink:0;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1rem}
.trust-name{font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--primary);line-height:1.3}
.trust-tag{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gray-500)}
@media(max-width:820px){.trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:640px){.trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Trust logo marquee (scrolling, logo on top / name below) ---------- */
.trust-marquee{overflow:hidden;position:relative;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.trust-track{display:flex;gap:1.25rem;width:max-content;animation:trustScroll 30s linear infinite}
.trust-marquee:hover .trust-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes trustScroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.trust-logo-card{flex:0 0 auto;width:170px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.85rem;background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);border-radius:14px;padding:1.4rem 1rem;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.logo-placeholder{width:100%;height:48px;background:var(--gray-100);border:1.5px dashed var(--gray-200);border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--gray-400)}
.trust-logo-name{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--primary);text-align:center;line-height:1.3}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.trust-track{animation:none}}
@media(max-width:640px){.trust-logo-card{width:140px;padding:1.1rem .8rem}}

/* ---------- Tech stack marquee (two rows, opposite directions) ---------- */
.stack-marquee{width:var(--container);max-width:calc(100% - 4rem);margin:0 auto;overflow:hidden;position:relative;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent)}
.stack-track{display:flex;gap:2.5rem;width:max-content;animation:stackScroll 32s linear infinite}
.stack-marquee:hover .stack-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.stack-marquee.dir-ltr .stack-track{animation-direction:reverse}
@keyframes stackScroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.stack-item{flex:0 0 auto;width:96px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none}
.stack-item .logo-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:48px;height:48px;flex-shrink:0}
.stack-item .stack-logo{width:44px;height:44px;object-fit:contain}
.stack-item .dot{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px}
.stack-item .stack-name{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--primary);text-align:center;white-space:nowrap}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.stack-track{animation:none}}
@media(max-width:640px){.stack-marquee{max-width:calc(100% - 2.5rem)}.stack-item{width:76px;gap:.5rem}.stack-item .logo-wrap{width:38px;height:38px}.stack-item .stack-logo,.stack-item .dot{width:34px;height:34px}.stack-item .stack-name{font-size:.72rem}}

/* ---------- Numbered commitment cards ---------- */
.commitment-card{background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);border-radius:18px;padding:2rem;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.commitment-number{font-size:2.2rem;font-weight:800;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;margin-bottom:.6rem;display:block}
.commitment-number.num-orange{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c2600c,#f7a35c);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}
.commitment-number.num-green{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1f8a4c,#5fcf8e);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}
.commitment-number.num-peach{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c85a3a,#f0977a);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}

/* ---------- Comparison table ---------- */
.compare-wrap{overflow-x:auto;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow)}
.compare-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);min-width:560px}
.compare-table th,.compare-table td{padding:1rem 1.25rem;text-align:left;font-size:.92rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-border)}
.compare-table th{font-weight:700;color:var(--primary);background:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.compare-table th.highlight-col{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light));color:#fff}
.compare-table td.highlight-col{background:rgba(0,102,204,.06);font-weight:600}
.compare-table td{color:var(--gray-600)}
.compare-table .yes{color:var(--pastel-green-fg);font-weight:800}
.compare-table .no{color:var(--gray-400)}
.compare-table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-accordion{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-accordion details{background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);border-radius:14px;padding:1.1rem 1.4rem;margin-bottom:.8rem;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.faq-accordion summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:var(--primary);font-size:1rem;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
.faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-accordion summary::after{content:'+';font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--accent-text);flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .25s ease}
.faq-accordion details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-accordion p{color:var(--gray-600);font-size:.94rem;margin-top:.8rem}

/* ---------- Dark CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#141416 0%,var(--primary) 60%,var(--primary-light) 100%);border-radius:28px;padding:4rem 2.5rem;text-align:center;color:#fff}
.cta-banner::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--accent) 0%,transparent 70%);opacity:.35;top:-160px;right:-120px;filter:blur(20px)}
.cta-banner .container,.cta-banner-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-banner h2{font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.cta-banner .highlight{color:var(--accent-light)}
.cta-banner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 2rem}
.cta-banner .hero-cta{margin-top:0}

/* ---------- About page: media placeholder panels ---------- */
.media-panel{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:22px;aspect-ratio:4/3;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 24px 55px rgba(15,23,42,.16);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent-hover),var(--accent-light))}
.media-panel.mp-orange{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c2600c,#f7a35c)}
.media-panel.mp-green{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1f8a4c,#5fcf8e)}
.media-panel.mp-peach{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c85a3a,#f0977a)}
.media-panel::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 25% 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.32),transparent 45%),radial-gradient(circle at 85% 90%,rgba(0,0,0,.12),transparent 50%);pointer-events:none}
.media-panel .mp-icon{font-size:4.25rem;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.18));position:relative;z-index:1}
.media-panel .mp-badge{position:absolute;bottom:1.1rem;left:1.1rem;right:1.1rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;padding:.6rem .9rem;border-radius:12px;z-index:1}
@media(max-width:820px){.media-panel{aspect-ratio:16/10}}

/* ---------- About page: mini stat row (light bg) ---------- */
.stats-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2.25rem;margin-top:1.75rem}

/* ---------- About page: light badge pill variant ---------- */
.badge-pill.badge-light{background:var(--accent-glow);border:1px solid rgba(0,102,204,.18);color:var(--accent-text)}
.badge-pill.badge-light .dot{background:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--accent)}

/* ---------- Contact page: form card ---------- */
.form-card{background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);border-radius:20px;padding:2.4rem;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.1rem}
.form-group{margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.form-group label{display:block;font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--primary);margin-bottom:.4rem;text-align: left}

/* ---------- Common input class — used across every form on the site ---------- */
.form-input{width:100%;display:block;padding:.85rem 1rem;border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200);border-radius:10px;background:#fff;font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--primary);transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.form-input::placeholder{color:var(--gray-400)}
.form-input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--accent-glow)}
textarea.form-input{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
select.form-input{cursor:pointer}
/* Backward-compatible fallback if the .form-input class is ever missing */
.form-group input,.form-group textarea,.form-group select{width:100%;padding:.85rem 1rem;border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200);border-radius:10px;background:#fff;font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--primary);transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.form-group input:focus,.form-group textarea:focus,.form-group select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--accent-glow)}
.form-group textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
.form-group select{cursor:pointer}
.form-honey{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:-9999px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.form-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--gray-500);margin-top:.9rem}
@media(max-width:820px){.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:640px){.form-card{padding:1.4rem}}

/* ---------- Contact page: form + sidebar split (own breakpoint so it always stacks full-width on mobile) ---------- */
.contact-form-split{grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr}
@media(max-width:820px){.contact-form-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}}

/* ---------- Hire a Developer: hero split that reorders on mobile (intro → form → checklist) ---------- */
.hero-form-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:3rem;align-items:start;grid-template-areas:"top form" "bottom form"}
.hero-form-split .hero-split-top{grid-area:top}
.hero-form-split .hero-split-bottom{grid-area:bottom}
.hero-form-split .form-card{grid-area:form}
@media(max-width:820px){.hero-form-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem;grid-template-areas:"top" "form" "bottom"}}

/* ---------- Contact page: trust checklist ---------- */
.trust-list{list-style:none;margin:0 0 2rem;padding:0}
.trust-list li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;color:var(--gray-600);font-size:.95rem;padding:.45rem 0}
.trust-list li::before{content:'✓';width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--pastel-green-bg);color:var(--pastel-green-fg);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}

/* ---------- Contact page: map embed ---------- */
.map-frame{width:100%;height:340px;border:0;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:var(--glass-shadow);display:block}

/* ---------- Contact page: success banner ---------- */
.form-success{display:none;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;background:var(--pastel-green-bg);color:var(--pastel-green-fg);border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.25rem;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.form-success.show{display:flex}