/* ==========================================================================
   CodeMarkers — Digital Experiences. Engineered for Growth.
   Human-Crafted Agency Design System, Editorial Layouts & Micro-Animations
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Palette */
  --color-navy: #07111F;
  --color-navy-elevated: #0C1C33;
  --color-royal: #062B5C;
  --color-royal-light: #0A3B7A;
  --color-blue: #008FE5;
  --color-blue-hover: #0073BA;
  --color-ice: #EAF7FF;
  --color-ice-border: #BEE0F7;
  --color-silver: #C8D0D8;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Neutral & Editorial Surface Tokens */
  --color-bg-light: #F6F9FC;
  --color-text-main: #07111F;
  --color-text-body: #2D3F54;
  --color-text-muted: #566A82;
  --color-border: #D9E3EE;
  --color-border-dark: #193152;
  --color-success-bg: #EBFBEE;
  --color-success-text: #1B5E20;
  --color-error-bg: #FFF0F0;
  --color-error-text: #A61B1B;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout, Radius & Elevation */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.1), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 54px -10px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.22);
  --transition: 260ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --transition-slow: 600ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  selection-background-color: var(--color-blue);
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

img, svg {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-royal);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Accessibility Focus */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2.5px solid var(--color-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Progress Bar & Scroll-Reveal Animation System
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, #38B6FF 100%);
  z-index: 2000;
  transition: width 80ms linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.js-anim-ready [data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  transition:
    opacity 680ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 680ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
}

.js-anim-ready [data-reveal="fade-up"] {
  transform: translateY(28px);
}

.js-anim-ready [data-reveal="fade-left"] {
  transform: translateX(-28px);
}

.js-anim-ready [data-reveal="fade-right"] {
  transform: translateX(28px);
}

.js-anim-ready [data-reveal="scale-up"] {
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(18px);
}

.js-anim-ready [data-reveal].is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* Typography Scale */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.026em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.1vw + 0.45rem, 3.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw + 0.4rem, 2.55rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 1.4vw + 0.3rem, 1.45rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

p + p {
  margin-top: 1.05rem;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-ice-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.2);
}

.eyebrow-light {
  color: var(--color-ice);
  background-color: rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.35);
}

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.2vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

/* Containers & Section Spacing */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.section {
  padding-top: clamp(4.25rem, 7.5vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.25rem, 7.5vw, 6.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding-top: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.bg-light {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  background-image: radial-gradient(#DCE6F2 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.bg-ice {
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-ice-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-ice-border);
}

.bg-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.16) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.16) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  color: var(--color-silver);
}

.bg-navy h1, .bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3, .bg-navy h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.bg-royal {
  background-color: var(--color-royal);
  color: var(--color-ice);
}

.bg-royal h1, .bg-royal h2, .bg-royal h3, .bg-royal h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.section-header.center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header p {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.section-header-split {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.section-header-split .header-copy {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.section-header-split .header-copy p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Tactile Buttons with Micro-Motion */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.92rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.28);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-blue-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.38);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(200, 208, 216, 0.42);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 1: Utility Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.utility-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
}

.utility-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.utility-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
}

.utility-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.utility-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.utility-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.utility-links svg, .utility-location svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 2: Sticky Main Navigation & Mega Menu
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), background-color var(--transition);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.08);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.99);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 80px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Brand Wordmark & Official Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.4);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.35);
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.brand-name span {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.brand-logo-light .brand-name {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.brand-logo-light .brand-tagline {
  color: var(--color-silver);
}

.brand-logo-light .brand-logo-img {
  border-color: rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.4);
}

/* Primary Nav List */
.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: static;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link[aria-expanded="true"],
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
}

.nav-link .chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.nav-link[aria-expanded="true"] .chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Desktop Mega Menu */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 2.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease, visibility 200ms;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.has-mega:hover .mega-menu,
.has-mega.is-open .mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.mega-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mega-col + .mega-col {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.mega-cat-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mega-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-royal);
}

.mega-cat-title:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.mega-links {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.mega-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.44rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 160ms ease;
}

.mega-links a::after {
  content: "→";
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 160ms ease;
}

.mega-links a:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  color: var(--color-royal);
  padding-left: 0.9rem;
}

.mega-links a:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mega-footer {
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.mega-footer a {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* Mobile Toggle Button */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover,
.mobile-menu-toggle:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle svg line {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
  transform-origin: 12px 12px;
}

/* Morph into animated X icon when active/open */
.mobile-menu-toggle.is-active svg line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.is-active svg line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.is-active svg line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3: Hero (Homepage & Inner Page Heroes)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 22%, rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.18) 0%, transparent 44%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 85%, rgba(6, 43, 92, 0.55) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.2) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.2) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 48px 48px, 48px 48px;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  padding-top: clamp(3.75rem, 6.5vw, 5.75rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.25rem, 7vw, 6.25rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.06fr 0.94fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.hero-content h1 .text-accent {
  color: #38B6FF;
}

.hero-content .lead {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 590px;
}

/* Studio Live Note Badge */
.studio-trust-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-ice);
}

.live-pulse {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: studioPulse 2.2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes studioPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.65); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.hero-highlights {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.65rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-ice);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-highlight-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  bottom: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.3) 0%, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.15) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-visual svg,
.hero-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow), box-shadow var(--transition-slow);
  display: block;
}

.hero-visual:hover img {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 70px -15px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.32), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.25);
}

/* Hero Floating Studio Card */
.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  left: 24px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: gentleBadgeFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gentleBadgeFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.hero-floating-badge img {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.hero-floating-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.hero-floating-badge span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Inner Page Hero */
.page-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.15) 0%, transparent 48%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.18) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 48px 48px, 48px 48px;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero .lead {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-ice);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: #4A6382;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Human Editorial Strip & Interactive Filter Tabs
   ========================================================================== */
.human-note-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-royal) 100%);
  color: var(--color-ice);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.human-note-copy {
  max-width: 700px;
}

.human-note-copy h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.human-note-copy p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
}

.filter-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.filter-tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.filter-tab-btn.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 4: Services Overview (3 Principal Pillars with Spotlight & Watermark)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  background-image: radial-gradient(480px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 0%), rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.06), transparent 60%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-royal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.35rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.pillar-card:nth-child(2) {
  border-top-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.pillar-card:nth-child(3) {
  border-top-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.pillar-card::after {
  content: attr(data-pillar-index);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(6, 43, 92, 0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-ice-border);
}

.pillar-card:hover::after {
  color: rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  color: var(--color-royal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.pillar-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-card > div > p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-service-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.pillar-service-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 180ms ease;
}

.pillar-service-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-footer-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-royal);
}

.pillar-footer-link span {
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.pillar-footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.pillar-footer-link:hover span {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 5: Featured Work (Demonstration Architecture Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.demo-disclaimer-banner {
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-ice-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.05rem 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-royal);
}

.portfolio-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.portfolio-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.portfolio-card.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-ice-border);
}

.portfolio-media {
  background-color: #0f172a;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.browser-chrome {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  background-color: #1e293b;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  user-select: none;
}

.browser-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.browser-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.browser-dot.red { background-color: #ef4444; }
.browser-dot.yellow { background-color: #f59e0b; }
.browser-dot.green { background-color: #10b981; }

.browser-bar {
  margin-left: 8px;
  flex: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.portfolio-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 270px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.portfolio-body {
  padding: 1.85rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.portfolio-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.68rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  color: var(--color-royal);
}

.badge-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-ice);
}

.portfolio-body h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.portfolio-body p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.portfolio-specs {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.spec-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.24rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 160ms ease;
}

a.spec-tag:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  color: var(--color-royal);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6: Why CodeMarkers (Working Principles Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.principle-item {
  padding: 2.35rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color var(--transition);
}

.principle-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}

.principle-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.principle-item:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.principle-item:nth-child(3n) {
  border-right: none;
}

.principle-item:nth-last-child(-n+3) {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.principle-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.principle-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.principle-item p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 7: Our Process (5 Connected Steps)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-card {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-royal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.45rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.process-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  border-top-color: var(--color-blue);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.process-step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-royal);
  color: #38B6FF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sections 8 & 9: Split Feature Sections
   ========================================================================== */
.split-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.split-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.split-list {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.split-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.bg-light .split-list li {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.split-list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.split-list li svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.honest-note {
  background-color: rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.08);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--color-blue);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.split-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.split-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 360px;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.split-visual:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.split-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.split-visual-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 10: Insights / Blog Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.insight-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.insight-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-ice-border);
}

.insight-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.insight-topic {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-royal);
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.insight-card h3,
.insight-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.insight-card h3 a,
.insight-card h2 a {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.insight-card h3 a:hover,
.insight-card h2 a:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.insight-card p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.insight-readmore {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-royal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.insight-readmore:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 11: FAQ Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-item summary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  color: var(--color-royal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: #FAFCFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 12: Final CTA Band
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-royal) 0%, var(--color-navy) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(3.75rem, 6.5vw, 5.25rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.cta-band-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.cta-band-copy {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.cta-band-copy h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.cta-band-copy p {
  color: var(--color-ice);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 13: Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-silver);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--color-silver);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #38B6FF;
  padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-contact-list svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-list a {
  color: var(--color-ice);
}

.footer-contact-list a:hover {
  color: #38B6FF;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-silver);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: var(--color-silver);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Quick-Action Dock (WhatsApp + Scroll Top)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-dock {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.35rem;
  bottom: 1.35rem;
  z-index: 990;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.dock-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.24);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.dock-whatsapp {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-blue);
}

.dock-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-royal);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.35);
}

.dock-whatsapp svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #25D366;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dock-top {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

.dock-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dock-top:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Page Shared Layout & Components
   ========================================================================== */
.service-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.service-main-content h2 {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
}

.service-main-content h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.deliverable-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  background-image: radial-gradient(360px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 0%), rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.05), transparent 60%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.deliverable-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.deliverable-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-royal);
}

.deliverable-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.workflow-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.workflow-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.workflow-step:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.workflow-step-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-royal);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.workflow-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.workflow-step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.service-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sidebar-box {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.sidebar-box-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-border-dark);
  color: var(--color-silver);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.sidebar-box-dark h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.sidebar-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sidebar-links {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.sidebar-links a:hover,
.sidebar-links a.active {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  padding-left: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page & Web3Forms Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-silver);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-info-card h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-detail-items {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-royal);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.contact-detail-item h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-detail-item p,
.contact-detail-item a {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-ice);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.form-label .req {
  color: #D92D20;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.78rem 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(0, 143, 229, 0.15);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  accent-color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: none;
}

.form-status.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-status.is-success {
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success-text);
  border: 1px solid #A5D6A7;
}

.form-status.is-error {
  background-color: var(--color-error-bg);
  color: var(--color-error-text);
  border: 1px solid #FFCDD2;
}

.botcheck-field {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Legal Prose Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.prose {
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.prose h2 {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
}

.prose h3 {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
}

.prose ul, .prose ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.prose ul {
  list-style: disc;
}

.prose ol {
  list-style: decimal;
}

.prose li + li {
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

.callout-box {
  background-color: var(--color-ice);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-blue);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints (Tablet & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Mobile Optimization
   ========================================================================== */

/* Global Overflow Prevention */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .split-section,
  .service-page-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .pillars-grid,
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .service-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Navigation (<= 920px) */
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .utility-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* CRITICAL: Disable backdrop-filter on mobile header to prevent trapping position:fixed navigation */
  .site-header {
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .primary-nav {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 62px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: calc(100vh - 62px) !important;
    height: calc(100dvh - 62px) !important;
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 3.5rem !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    transform: translateX(100%) !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transition: transform 260ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), visibility 260ms ease !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.16) !important;
  }

  .primary-nav.is-open {
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transition: transform 260ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
  }

  .nav-list {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-cta,
  .primary-nav > .btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
  }

  .nav-cta .btn,
  .primary-nav > .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .mega-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-blue);
    padding: 0.75rem 0 0.75rem 1rem;
    display: none;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  }

  .has-mega.is-open .mega-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .mega-col + .mega-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 1rem;
  }

  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .principle-item:nth-child(3n) {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .principle-item:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

/* Smartphone & Small Tablets (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Hide the bulky desktop utility bar on mobile to eliminate clutter */
  .utility-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Compact, high-end sticky header */
  .site-header {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  }

  .header-inner {
    min-height: 62px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    margin-top: 1px;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  /* Typography Scale Down for Mobile */
  h1,
  .page-hero h1,
  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6.2vw, 1.85rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.022em !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  h2,
  .section-header h2,
  .header-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 5.2vw, 1.6rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.32 !important;
  }

  /* Hero Section Spacing */
  .page-hero,
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 1.85rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem !important;
  }

  .page-hero .lead,
  .hero-copy p {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
  }

  .eyebrow,
  .eyebrow-light {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 3rem 0 !important;
  }

  .btn-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .btn-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

/* Small Smartphone Devices (<= 680px) */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .pillars-grid,
  .portfolio-editorial-grid,
  .principles-grid,
  .process-steps,
  .insights-grid,
  .deliverables-grid,
  .form-grid,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .principle-item {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
  }

  .principle-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .contact-info-card,
  .contact-form-card,
  .human-note-banner {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .hero-floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  /* Floating Action Dock */
  .floating-dock {
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .dock-whatsapp {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  }

  .dock-whatsapp span {
    display: none;
  }

  .dock-whatsapp svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .dock-top {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container,
  .container-narrow {
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .js-anim-ready [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* Category Showcase Feature Banners */
.category-showcase-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
}

.category-showcase-card.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}
.category-showcase-card.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.category-showcase-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.category-showcase-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.category-showcase-card:hover .category-showcase-img img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.category-showcase-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.category-showcase-content p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .category-showcase-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.15rem;
  }
  .category-showcase-card.reverse {
    direction: ltr;
  }
}