/* AgentCTO Theme Styles */

:root{
  --bg:#08060F;           /* very dark purple */
  --bg-accent:#17112C;    /* dark purple */
  --fg:#e5e7eb;           /* gray-200 */
  --fg-dim:#E6E2F4;       /* slate-400 */
  --brand:#4B70F5;        /* bright cyan */
  --brand-2:#94A8ED;      /* bright blue */
  --brand-3:#4C3BCF;      /* purple-blue */
  --brand-4:#402E7A;      /* deep purple */
  --ok:#4B70F5;           /* use cyan for success */
  --muted:#17112C;        /* dark purple for muted */
  --card:#17112C;         /* deep purple card background */
  --ring: 0 0 0 8px rgba(61,194,236,.12);

  /* Type scale — Perfect Fourth (1.333) */
  --text-sm:   clamp(0.75rem,  0.72rem + 0.15vw, 0.875rem);
  --text-base: clamp(1rem,     0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem);
  --text-lg:   clamp(1.125rem, 1.05rem + 0.38vw, 1.333rem);
  --text-xl:   clamp(1.333rem, 1.15rem + 0.75vw, 1.777rem);
  --text-2xl:  clamp(1.5rem,   1.25rem + 1.25vw, 2.369rem);
  --text-3xl:  clamp(1.875rem, 1.5rem + 1.875vw, 3.157rem);
  --text-4xl:  clamp(2.25rem,  1.7rem + 2.75vw, 4.209rem);

  /* Spacing — 8px grid */
  --space-1:  0.25rem;   /*  4px */
  --space-2:  0.5rem;    /*  8px */
  --space-3:  0.75rem;   /* 12px */
  --space-4:  1rem;      /* 16px */
  --space-5:  1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --space-6:  2rem;      /* 32px */
  --space-7:  2.5rem;    /* 40px */
  --space-8:  3rem;      /* 48px */
  --space-9:  4rem;      /* 64px */
  --space-10: 5rem;      /* 80px */
}

html,body{height:100%;min-height:100vh;}

body{
  margin:0;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Inter, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  color:var(--fg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1800px 1200px at 25% 10%, rgba(61,194,236,.06) 0%, rgba(61,194,236,.03) 35%, transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1600px 1000px at 85% 25%, rgba(75,112,245,.05) 0%, rgba(75,112,245,.025) 30%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1400px 900px at 15% 75%, rgba(76,59,207,.04) 0%, rgba(76,59,207,.02) 40%, transparent 80%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 700px at 75% 90%, rgba(64,46,122,.03) 0%, rgba(64,46,122,.015) 45%, transparent 85%),
    var(--bg);
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Star field — two layers with offset twinkle timing */
body::after,
body::before{
  content:'';
  position:fixed;
  top:0;left:0;
  width:200%;
  height:200%;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
}

body::after{
  background:
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 7% 12%, rgba(148,168,237,0.9) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 15% 38%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 23% 65%, rgba(148,168,237,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 31% 8%, rgba(148,168,237,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 38% 82%, rgba(148,168,237,0.9) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 45% 25%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 52% 55%, rgba(148,168,237,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 58% 92%, rgba(148,168,237,0.9) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 65% 18%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 72% 45%, rgba(148,168,237,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 78% 72%, rgba(148,168,237,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 85% 5%, rgba(148,168,237,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 91% 35%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 96% 58%, rgba(148,168,237,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 4% 88%, rgba(148,168,237,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 18% 52%, rgba(148,168,237,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 42% 4%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 68% 88%, rgba(148,168,237,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 88% 62%, rgba(148,168,237,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 35% 30%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 11% 72%, rgba(148,168,237,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 27% 48%, rgba(148,168,237,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 60% 3%, rgba(148,168,237,0.9) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 82% 40%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 48% 78%, rgba(148,168,237,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%);
  background-size:50% 50%;
  background-repeat:repeat;
  animation:twinkle 8s ease-in-out infinite, star-drift 120s linear infinite;
}

body::before{
  background:
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 3% 22%, rgba(200,210,255,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 12% 78%, rgba(200,210,255,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 20% 45%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 28% 92%, rgba(200,210,255,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 36% 15%, rgba(200,210,255,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 48% 68%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 55% 38%, rgba(200,210,255,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 62% 8%, rgba(200,210,255,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 70% 58%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 77% 85%, rgba(200,210,255,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 83% 28%, rgba(200,210,255,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 92% 48%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 10% 95%, rgba(200,210,255,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 50% 12%, rgba(200,210,255,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 95% 75%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 40% 90%, rgba(200,210,255,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 75% 15%, rgba(200,210,255,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 58% 52%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 22% 5%, rgba(200,210,255,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 87% 70%, rgba(200,210,255,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%);
  background-size:50% 50%;
  background-repeat:repeat;
  animation:twinkle-slow 16s ease-in-out infinite, star-drift 150s linear infinite;
}

.star-flicker{
  position:fixed;
  top:0;left:0;
  width:200%;
  height:200%;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 5% 30%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 14% 85%, rgba(170,185,240,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 26% 18%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 33% 72%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 44% 42%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 56% 10%, rgba(170,185,240,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 63% 65%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 74% 30%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 81% 88%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 90% 50%, rgba(170,185,240,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 17% 60%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 53% 82%, rgba(200,210,255,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 70% 8%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 39% 95%, rgba(170,185,240,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 94% 22%, rgba(148,168,237,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%);
  background-size:50% 50%;
  background-repeat:repeat;
  animation:flicker-out 9s ease-in-out infinite, star-drift 100s linear infinite;
}

.wrap{max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;padding:var(--space-6);position:relative;z-index:1;}

.nav{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:10px}

.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--fg)}
.logo .mark{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:12px;display:block;}
.logo .word{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2px}

.pill{border:1px solid rgba(148,163,184,.25);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;color:var(--fg-dim);font-size:14px}

.hero{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:36px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:20px 0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(61,194,236,0.08) 0%, rgba(76,59,207,0.05) 20%, transparent 70%);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.hero::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:-50%;
  left:-50%;
  width:200%;
  height:200%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0deg, rgba(61,194,236,0.02) 90deg, transparent 180deg, rgba(76,59,207,0.02) 270deg, transparent 360deg);
  animation:rotate 20s linear infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}

@keyframes rotate{
  from{transform:rotate(0deg);}
  to{transform:rotate(360deg);}
}

@keyframes twinkle{
  0%,100%{opacity:0.3;}
  30%{opacity:0.5;}
  50%{opacity:0.3;}
  70%{opacity:0.5;}
}

@keyframes twinkle-slow{
  0%,100%{opacity:0.5;}
  30%{opacity:0.4;}
  50%{opacity:0.3;}
  70%{opacity:0.4;}
}

@keyframes flicker-out{
  0%,100%{opacity:0;}
  4%{opacity:0.6;}
  6%{opacity:0.1;}
  8%{opacity:0.5;}
  10%{opacity:0;}
}

@keyframes star-drift{
  from{transform:translate(0,0);}
  to{transform:translate(-50%,-50%);}
}

h1{
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  line-height:1.1;
  margin:16px 0 24px;
  text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fg) 0%, var(--brand) 50%, var(--brand-3) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(61,194,236,0.2));
  color:var(--fg);
}

h2{font-size: var(--text-3xl);line-height:1.15;margin:var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-4)}
h3{font-size:var(--text-2xl);font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;margin:var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-3)}
h4{font-size:var(--text-xl);font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;margin:var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-2)}
h2:first-child, h3:first-child, h4:first-child{margin-top:0}
p{color:var(--fg-dim);line-height:1.6;max-width:65ch;margin:0 0 var(--space-4)}
p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  gap:8px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-self:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,194,236,0.15), rgba(76,59,207,0.15));
  color:var(--brand);
  padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(61,194,236,0.3);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(61,194,236,0.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

.eyebrow::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:-1px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-3));
  border-radius:inherit;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index:-1;
}

.eyebrow:hover::before{
  opacity:0.1;
}

.subtitle{font-size: var(--text-lg);line-height:1.4;color:var(--fg-dim);margin:0 0 var(--space-5);font-weight:400;opacity:0.8}

.lead{font-size: var(--text-lg); color:var(--fg-dim); max-width:60ch; margin:0 auto 20px auto; line-height:1.5; text-align:center;}

.cta{display:flex;gap:var(--space-3);align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:var(--space-5) 0 0 0;padding-bottom:var(--space-5)}

.btn{
  appearance:none;
  border:none;
  border-radius:7px;
  padding:16px 24px;
  font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;
  text-decoration:none;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  transition:all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.btn::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1), transparent);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover::before{
  opacity:1;
}

.btn.primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand-3),var(--brand));
  color:#ffffff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(61,194,236,.25), 0 4px 12px rgba(61,194,236,.15);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.btn.primary:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(61,194,236,.35), 0 8px 24px rgba(61,194,236,.25);
}

.btn.primary:focus{
  outline:none;
  box-shadow: var(--ring), 0 20px 40px rgba(61,194,236,.35);
}

.btn.ghost{
  background:rgba(148,163,184,.08);
  color:var(--fg);
  border:1px solid rgba(148,163,184,.25);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

.btn.ghost:hover{
  background:rgba(148,163,184,.15);
  border-color:rgba(61,194,236,.4);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(148,163,184,.15);
}

.card{background:var(--muted);border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.25);border-radius:20px;padding:var(--space-5)}

.checks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px;font-size:15px;color:var(--fg-dim)}
.checks .item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px}
.checks svg{flex:0 0 auto;width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--ok);stroke-width:2;margin-top:1px}

/* Enhanced value propositions styles */
.value-props{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);gap:var(--space-3);margin:var(--space-7) 0 var(--space-9) 0}
@media (min-width: 768px){.value-props{gap:20px;}}

.value-prop-item{
  text-align:center;
  position:relative;
}

.value-prop-icon{
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  margin:0 auto 12px;
  color:var(--brand);
  font-size:38px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(75,112,245,0.2));
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

.value-prop-text{
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--fg);
  margin:0;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  line-height:1.4;
}

.grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--space-4);margin-top:var(--space-5)}

/* HR styling */
hr{
  border:none;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(75,112,245,.3) 20%, rgba(76,59,207,.4) 50%, rgba(75,112,245,.3) 80%, transparent 100%);
  margin:var(--space-6) 0;
  position:relative;
}

hr::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:-2px;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:60px;
  height:5px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-3), var(--brand));
  border-radius:3px;
  opacity:0.6;
  filter:blur(1px);
}

/* Enhanced Footer Styles */
.footer{
  margin-top:var(--space-9);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.footer::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(75,112,245,.3) 20%, rgba(76,59,207,.4) 50%, rgba(75,112,245,.3) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

.footer-content{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64,46,122,.06), rgba(61,194,236,.04));
  border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.15);
  border-radius:24px 24px 0 0;
  padding:48px 40px 32px;
  position:relative;
  margin-top:1px;
}

.footer-content::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center top, rgba(61,194,236,0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
  border-radius:inherit;
}

.footer-main{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:32px;
  margin-bottom:32px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

@media (min-width: 768px){
  .footer-main{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:48px;
  }
}

.footer-brand{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:16px;
}

.footer-logo{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
}

.footer-logo-img{
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  border-radius:12px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(61,194,236,0.2));
}

.footer-brand-name{
  font-size:24px;
  font-weight:700;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fg) 0%, var(--brand) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
}

.footer-tagline{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  font-size:15px;
  font-weight:500;
  margin:0;
  opacity:0.9;
}

.footer-contact{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:16px;
}

.footer-section-title{
  color:var(--fg);
  font-size:16px;
  font-weight:600;
  margin:0 0 8px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
}

.footer-contact-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  font-size:14px;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item i{
  color:var(--brand);
  font-size:18px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item a{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
  position:relative;
}

.footer-contact-item a::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-2px;
  left:0;
  width:0;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--brand);
  transition:width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover{
  color:var(--fg);
  transform:translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item:hover i{
  color:var(--brand-3);
  transform:scale(1.1);
}

.footer-contact-item:hover a{
  color:var(--brand);
}

.footer-contact-item:hover a::after{
  width:100%;
}

.footer-bottom{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  padding-top:24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.15);
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

@media (max-width: 480px){
  .footer-bottom{
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:12px;
    text-align:center;
  }
}

.footer-copyright{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  font-size:13px;
  opacity:0.6;
  letter-spacing:0.3px;
}

.footer-copyright a{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

.footer-copyright a:hover{
  color:var(--brand);
}

.mono{font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, "Courier New", monospace; font-size: 13px; color: #a8b1c9}

/* Agents Timeline Section */
.agents{margin-bottom:40px;position:relative}
.agents h2{margin:0 0 var(--space-3);text-align:center}
.agents .subtitle{text-align:center;color:var(--fg-dim);margin-bottom:48px;font-size:16px}

/* Timeline Container */
.process-timeline{
  position:relative;
  padding:20px 0;
}

/* Timeline Line */
.timeline-line{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:0;
  bottom:0;
  width:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-3) 0%, var(--brand) 50%, rgba(76,59,207,0.5) 100%);
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(61,194,236,0.3);
}

/* Animated Flow Indicator */
.flow-indicator{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:0;
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  background:var(--brand);
  border-radius:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(61,194,236,0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(61,194,236,0.3);
  animation:flowDown 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes flowDown{
  0%{top:0;opacity:1;}
  100%{top:calc(100% - 8px);opacity:0.3;}
}

/* Timeline Steps */
.timeline-step{
  position:relative;
  margin-bottom:60px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:40px;
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(even){
  flex-direction:row-reverse;
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(even) .step-content{
  text-align:right;
}

/* Step Number Circle */
.step-number{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:60px;
  height:60px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-3), var(--brand));
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:20px;
  color:white;
  box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(61,194,236,0.4), 0 0 0 4px var(--bg), 0 0 0 6px rgba(61,194,236,0.2);
  z-index:3;
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-number{
  transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(61,194,236,0.5), 0 0 0 4px var(--bg), 0 0 0 8px rgba(61,194,236,0.3);
}

/* Step Content Card */
.step-content{
  flex:1;
  background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.25);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:32px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  max-width:calc(50% - 60px);
}

.step-content::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,194,236,0.03), rgba(76,59,207,0.03));
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-content{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 25px 50px rgba(76,59,207,.2), 0 10px 30px rgba(61,194,236,.15);
  border-color:rgba(61,194,236,.4);
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-content::before{
  opacity:1;
}

/* Step Icon */
.step-icon{
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  padding:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,194,236,0.1), rgba(76,59,207,0.1));
  border:1px solid rgba(61,194,236,0.3);
  border-radius:16px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

.step-icon i{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  color:var(--brand);
  font-size:50px;
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-icon{
  transform:scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,194,236,0.15), rgba(76,59,207,0.15));
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(61,194,236,0.2);
}

/* Step Title */
.step-title{
  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:700;
  margin:0 0 8px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fg) 0%, var(--brand) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Step Type Badge */
.step-type{
  display:inline-block;
  color:var(--brand);
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:600;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,194,236,0.15), rgba(76,59,207,0.15));
  padding:6px 12px;
  border-radius:20px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(61,194,236,0.2);
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Step Description */
.step-desc{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.5;
  margin:0 0 16px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Step Outputs */
.step-outputs{
  font-size:14px;
  color:var(--brand);
  font-weight:500;
  background:rgba(61,194,236,0.08);
  padding:12px 16px;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(61,194,236,0.15);
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Enhanced Value Summary */
.value-summary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64,46,122,.08), rgba(61,194,236,.06));
  border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.25);
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:40px;
  margin-top:40px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.value-summary::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(61,194,236,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.value-summary:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(76,59,207,.15), 0 8px 24px rgba(61,194,236,.1);
  border-color:rgba(61,194,236,.4);
}

.summary-content{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:32px;
  align-items:center;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

@media (min-width: 768px){
  .summary-content{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:48px;
  }
}

.value-headline{
  text-align:left;
}

.value-headline h3{
  font-size:clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  margin:0 0 16px;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.2;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fg) 0%, var(--brand) 70%, var(--brand-3) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
}

.value-headline p{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.5;
  margin:0;
}

.value-headline .primary-statement{
  color:var(--brand);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:500;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--brand-3) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(61,194,236,0.1));
}

.value-headline .secondary-statement{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  margin-top:8px;
  font-size:16px;
}

.value-benefits{
  display:grid;
  gap:20px;
}

.benefit-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:16px;
  padding:16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border-radius:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(61,194,236,0.1);
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.benefit-item::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,194,236,0.03), rgba(76,59,207,0.03));
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-item:hover{
  transform:translateX(4px);
  border-color:rgba(61,194,236,0.3);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.benefit-item:hover::before{
  opacity:1;
}

.benefit-icon{
  font-size:28px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  margin-top:2px;
  color:var(--brand);
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

.benefit-item:hover .benefit-icon{
  transform:scale(1.1);
  color:var(--brand-3);
}

.benefit-content{
  flex:1;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

.benefit-title{
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--fg);
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-size:15px;
}

.benefit-desc{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.4;
  margin:0;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .timeline-line{display:none;}
  .flow-indicator{display:none;}
  .timeline-step{
    flex-direction:column !important;
    margin-bottom:40px;
  }
  .timeline-step:nth-child(even) .step-content{
    text-align:left;
  }
  .step-content{
    max-width:100%;
  }
  .step-number{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    transform:none;
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
}

/* Fractional CTO section styles */
.fractional-cto h2{margin:0 0 var(--space-3);text-align:center}
.fractional-cto .subtitle{text-align:center;color:var(--fg-dim);margin-bottom:32px;font-size:16px}
.cto-value{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
@media (min-width: 768px){.cto-value{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}

.value-prop, .engagement{
  background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.25);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:24px;
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.value-prop::before, .engagement::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,194,236,0.05), rgba(76,59,207,0.05));
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.value-prop:hover, .engagement:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(76,59,207,.15), 0 8px 24px rgba(61,194,236,.1);
  border-color:rgba(61,194,236,.4);
}

.value-prop:hover::before, .engagement:hover::before{
  opacity:1;
}

.value-prop h3, .engagement h3{font-weight:600;color:var(--fg);margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px}

.cto-benefits{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.cto-benefits li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:var(--space-3);margin-bottom:var(--space-5);color:var(--fg-dim);font-size:15px}
.cto-benefits li i{
  color:var(--brand);
  font-size:24px;
  margin-top:1px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(61,194,236,0.2));
}

.cto-benefits li:hover i{
  transform:scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  color:var(--brand-3);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(61,194,236,0.3));
}

.engagement-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.engagement-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:var(--space-3);margin-bottom:var(--space-5);color:var(--fg-dim);font-size:15px;line-height:1.4}
.engagement-list li .content{flex:1;min-width:0}
.engagement-list li i{
  color:var(--brand);
  font-size:24px;
  margin-top:1px;
  flex-shrink:0;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(61,194,236,0.2));
}

.engagement-list li:hover i{
  transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
  color:var(--brand-3);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(61,194,236,0.3));
}

.engagement strong{display:block;color:var(--fg);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px}

/* Focused Bottom CTA Section */
.bottom-cta{
  margin:40px 0 40px;
  padding:60px 40px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-3), var(--brand));
  border-radius:28px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-align:center;
  transition:all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.bottom-cta::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
             radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.bottom-cta::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:-50%;
  left:-50%;
  width:200%;
  height:200%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 90deg, transparent 180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 270deg, transparent 360deg);
  animation:rotate 25s linear infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.bottom-cta:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(61,194,236,.4), 0 15px 35px rgba(76,59,207,.3);
}

.bottom-cta-content{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  max-width:600px;
  margin:0 auto;
}

.cta-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:20px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.cta-eyebrow i{
  font-size:18px;
}

.bottom-cta h2{
  font-size:clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  margin:0 0 16px;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.1;
  color:white;
  text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.bottom-cta-text{
  font-size:clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin:0 0 32px;
  line-height:1.5;
  text-shadow:0 1px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.cta-buttons{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:16px;
  align-items:center;
}

@media (min-width: 480px){
  .cta-buttons{
    flex-direction:row;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:20px;
  }
}

.cta-primary{
  background:white;
  color:var(--brand);
  border:none;
  padding:16px 32px;
  border-radius:16px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16px;
  text-decoration:none;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  transition:all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  min-width:200px;
  justify-content:center;
}

.cta-primary i{
  font-size:22px;
}

.cta-primary:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}

.cta-secondary{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color:white;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  padding:16px 32px;
  border-radius:16px;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:16px;
  text-decoration:none;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  min-width:200px;
  justify-content:center;
}

.cta-secondary:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}

.guarantee{
  margin-top:24px;
  font-size:14px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
}

.guarantee i{
  font-size:16px;
}

/* ── Reusable Layout & Component Classes ── */

.section{margin:var(--space-9) 0}
.hero-service{text-align:center;padding:20px 0 40px}
.hero-compact{text-align:center;padding:20px 0 5px}
.hero-simple{text-align:center;padding:20px 0 0}

.section-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:48px}
.section-header h2{margin-bottom:var(--space-4)}
.section-header p{max-width:65ch;margin:0 auto;font-size:18px}

.stat-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin:20px 0;padding:20px 24px;background:rgba(75,112,245,0.04);border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.12);border-radius:12px;text-align:center}
.stat-strip-item{padding-right:16px;border-right:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.15)}
.stat-strip-item:last-child{padding-right:0;border-right:none}
.stat-value{font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:4px}
.stat-value-lg{font-size:48px;font-weight:700;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-3));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;margin-bottom:12px}
.stat-label{color:var(--fg-dim);font-size:12px;line-height:1.4}
.stat-label sup{opacity:0.4;font-size:9px}

.card-padded{padding:28px}
.card-padded-lg{padding:32px}
.grid-auto{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr))}
.grid-gap-lg{gap:24px}

.blockquote{text-align:left;margin:40px auto 0;max-width:60ch;padding:24px 28px;background:rgba(75,112,245,0.05);border-left:4px solid var(--brand);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--fg-dim);font-style:italic}
.blockquote cite{display:block;margin-top:12px;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;color:var(--brand-2)}
.blockquote cite a{color:var(--brand-2);text-decoration:none}
.blockquote cite a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

sup.ref{opacity:0.4;font-size:10px}

.sources{margin:60px 0 40px;padding-top:40px;border-top:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,0.15)}
.sources-list{color:var(--fg-dim);font-size:13px;line-height:1.8}
.sources-list p{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:13px}
.sources-list a{color:var(--brand)}

.card-header{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:12px}
.card-header i{font-size:40px;color:var(--brand);flex-shrink:0}

.tag-group{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.tag{background:rgba(61,194,236,0.1);color:var(--brand);padding:4px 12px;border-radius:12px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600}

.research-note{background:rgba(75,112,245,0.05);border:1px solid rgba(75,112,245,0.15);border-radius:16px;padding:24px;margin-top:40px;text-align:center}
.research-note p{font-size:14px;margin:0}

.checklist{margin:0 0 20px;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:14px;line-height:2;flex:1}
.checklist li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.checklist li i{color:var(--brand)}

.journey-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:0;position:relative;margin-bottom:48px}
.journey-step{position:relative;padding:24px;text-align:center}
.journey-icon{width:80px;height:80px;margin:0 auto 20px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(61,194,236,0.15),rgba(76,59,207,0.15));border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:3px solid var(--brand)}
.journey-icon i{font-size:36px;color:var(--brand)}
.journey-arrow{position:absolute;top:50%;right:-12px;width:24px;height:24px;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:1}
.journey-arrow i{font-size:24px;color:var(--brand);opacity:0.4}
.journey-step h3{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px}
.journey-step p{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5}
.link-more{color:var(--brand);font-size:13px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}
.section-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:48px}
.section-cta p{margin-bottom:24px;font-size:16px}

/* Card icon + metric pattern (geo-services, ai-integration problem cards) */
.card-icon{font-size:36px;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:16px;display:block}
.card-icon-warn{font-size:40px;color:#ef4444;margin-bottom:16px;display:block}
.card-metric{color:var(--brand);font-size:14px;font-weight:600}
.card-body{font-size:15px;margin:12px 0 0}

/* Card header variant: top-aligned with larger gap/icons (What's Included sections) */
.card-header-lg{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:20px;margin-bottom:12px}
.card-header-lg i{font-size:48px;color:var(--brand);flex-shrink:0}

/* Service list item: icon + text side-by-side */
.service-item{display:flex;gap:16px}
.service-item i{font-size:32px;color:var(--brand);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px}

/* Stat card variant: centered text with large value */
.stat-card{text-align:center}
.stat-card h3{font-size:16px;margin:0 0 8px}
.stat-card p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5}
.stat-card .stat-attr{font-size:12px;margin-top:12px;opacity:0.7}

/* Service card pattern (services page cards) */
.svc-card{transition:all 0.3s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.card-hover{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(61,194,236,0.03),rgba(76,59,207,0.03));opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.3s}
.card-inner{position:relative;z-index:2}
.svc-header{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:20px}
.svc-header i{font-size:48px;color:var(--brand)}
.svc-title{font-size:24px}
.svc-subtitle{margin:0;font-size:14px}
.svc-desc{margin:0 0 20px}
.svc-deliverables{background:rgba(61,194,236,0.08);border:1px solid rgba(61,194,236,0.15);border-radius:12px;padding:16px;margin-bottom:20px}
.svc-deliverables strong{color:var(--brand);font-size:13px;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.svc-deliverables ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;color:var(--fg-dim);font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}
.svc-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:var(--fg-dim);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:20px}
.svc-meta i{color:var(--brand)}
.btn-full{width:100%;justify-content:center}
.card-badge{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;background:var(--brand);color:white;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:12px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;z-index:3}
.grid-gap-xl{gap:32px}
.card-dim{opacity:0.8}
.text-center{text-align:center}

/* Phase card timeline pattern (ai-integration process) */
.phase-header{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:20px}
.phase-number{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(61,194,236,0.15),rgba(76,59,207,0.15));padding:16px;border-radius:16px;min-width:64px;text-align:center}
.phase-number span{font-size:24px;font-weight:700;color:var(--brand)}
.phase-label{color:var(--brand);font-size:14px;font-weight:600}
.phase-deliverables{background:rgba(61,194,236,0.08);border:1px solid rgba(61,194,236,0.15);border-radius:12px;padding:16px}
.phase-deliverables strong{color:var(--brand);font-size:13px;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.phase-deliverables ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;color:var(--fg-dim);font-size:14px;line-height:1.8}

/* Source sup at 0.6 opacity (used in some citation sections) */
sup.ref-dim{opacity:0.6;font-size:10px}

/* Text size overrides */
.text-sm{font-size:15px}
.text-20{font-size:20px}
.h3-tight{margin:0 0 4px}

/* Prose container: centered narrow reading column */
.prose-narrow{max-width:65ch;margin:0 auto}

/* About page: icon box inside tech cards */
.about-icon-box{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(75,112,245,0.1);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:20px}
.about-icon-box i{font-size:28px;color:var(--brand)}
.about-icon-box-featured{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-3))}
.about-icon-box-featured i{color:white}

/* About page: intro grid, photo, and name block */
.about-intro-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;align-items:start}
.about-photo-wrap{text-align:center}
.about-photo{width:280px;height:336px;border-radius:16px;object-fit:cover;border:3px solid var(--brand);margin:0 auto 24px;display:block}
.about-name{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:28px}
.about-role{margin:0;color:var(--brand);font-size:16px}
.about-location{margin:8px 0 0;font-size:14px}

/* About page: prose paragraph rhythm (1.8 line-height, 20px spacing) */
.about-prose h2{margin-bottom:24px}
.about-prose p{line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px}
.about-prose p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* About page: tech card h3/p overrides */
.card-h3-sm{font-size:18px;font-weight:600}
.card-p-sm{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7}


.prose h2{font-size:var(--text-2xl);margin-bottom:var(--space-5)}
.prose p{line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:16px}
.prose ul{color:var(--fg-dim);line-height:2;padding-left:20px}

/* Navigation Menu */
.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
}

.nav-links a{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:500;
  padding:8px 10px;
  border-radius:8px;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover{
  color:var(--fg);
  background:rgba(75,112,245,0.1);
}

.nav-links a.active{
  color:var(--brand);
  background:rgba(75,112,245,0.15);
}

/* Dropdown Navigation */
.nav-dropdown{
  position:relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:4px;
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:500;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:8px;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
  cursor:pointer;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger:hover{
  color:var(--fg);
  background:rgba(75,112,245,0.1);
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger.active{
  color:var(--brand);
  background:rgba(75,112,245,0.15);
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger i{
  font-size:12px;
  opacity:0.7;
  transition:transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-trigger i{
  transform:rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu{
  display:none;
  position:absolute;
  top:100%;
  left:0;
  padding-top:8px;
  z-index:100;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  height:8px;
  background:transparent;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu-inner{
  background:var(--bg-accent);
  border:1px solid rgba(75,112,245,0.15);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:8px 0;
  min-width:180px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu{
  display:block;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu-inner a{
  display:block;
  padding:10px 16px;
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;
  transition:all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu-inner a:hover{
  background:rgba(75,112,245,0.1);
  color:var(--brand);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu-inner a.active{
  color:var(--brand);
}

/* Mobile nav toggle */
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  background:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(148,163,184,.25);
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:8px 12px;
  color:var(--fg);
  cursor:pointer;
  font-size:14px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .nav-links{
    display:none;
    position:absolute;
    top:100%;
    right:0;
    background:var(--bg-accent);
    border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.25);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:12px;
    flex-direction:column;
    min-width:160px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index:100;
  }

  .nav-links.open{
    display:flex;
  }

  .nav-links a{
    width:100%;
    text-align:left;
  }

  .nav-toggle{
    display:block;
  }

  .nav{
    position:relative;
    justify-content:space-between;
  }

  .nav-links a:not(.nav-dropdown-trigger){
    cursor:pointer;
  }

  /* Mobile: show dropdown inline instead of absolute overlay */
  .nav-dropdown-menu{
    display:block;
    position:static;
    padding-top:0;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-menu-inner{
    background:none;
    border:none;
    border-radius:0;
    padding:0;
    min-width:0;
    box-shadow:none;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-menu-inner a{
    padding:8px 12px 8px 24px;
    font-size:13px;
  }

  /* Mobile: never highlight the Services trigger */
  .nav-dropdown-trigger.active{
    color:var(--fg-dim);
    background:none;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-trigger i{
    display:none;
  }

  /* Mobile hero CTA buttons: stack with spacing, equal width */
  .cta{
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:12px;
  }

  .cta .btn{
    width:70%;
    justify-content:center;
  }

  /* Mobile: stack pricing grids to single column */
  .grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}

/* Proof Bar */
.proof-bar{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:16px;
  margin:40px 0 40px 0;
  padding:20px 24px;
  background:rgba(75,112,245,0.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.12);
  border-radius:12px;
  text-align:center;
}

.proof-bar-item{
  padding-right:16px;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.15);
}

.proof-bar-item:last-child{
  padding-right:0;
  border-right:none;
}

.proof-bar-stat{
  font-size:26px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--brand);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}

.proof-bar-label{
  color:var(--fg-dim);
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.4;
}

.proof-bar-label sup{
  opacity:0.4;
  font-size:9px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .proof-bar{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:20px 16px;
  }

  .proof-bar-item{
    padding-right:0;
    border-right:none;
  }

  .proof-bar-item:nth-child(odd){
    padding-right:16px;
    border-right:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.15);
  }
}

/* Sources section heading */
.sources h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:24px;color:var(--fg)}

/* FAQ item pattern */
.faq-question{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
.faq-question i{color:var(--brand);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.faq-answer{margin:0;line-height:1.7;padding-left:36px}
.faq-list{max-width:700px;margin:0 auto}

/* Contact page patterns */
.contact-icon{font-size:48px;color:var(--brand);margin-bottom:20px}
.contact-heading{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:22px}
.contact-desc{margin:0 0 24px}
.btn-block{width:100%;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box}
.card-featured{border:2px solid var(--brand);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(75,112,245,0.08),rgba(76,59,207,0.08))}
.step-circle{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand-3),var(--brand));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(75,112,245,0.3)}
.expect-card{padding:28px 28px 28px 32px;border-left:3px solid var(--brand);transition:all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)}
.expect-card:hover{border-left-color:var(--brand-2);background:rgba(75,112,245,0.04);transform:translateX(4px)}
.expect-body{margin:0;font-size:15px;padding-left:60px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--fg-dim)}
.expect-title{margin:0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600}
.hero-note{font-size:14px;margin-top:16px}

/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:14px}
.trust-strip-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.trust-strip-item i{color:var(--brand)}

/* FAQ section spacing */
.faq-section{margin:32px 0 60px}
.faq-item{margin-bottom:20px}

/* Hero variant: reduced bottom padding for FAQ */
.hero-faq{text-align:center;padding:20px 0 24px}

/* Spacing utility */
.mb-40{margin-bottom:40px}

/* ─── Component classes ─── */

/* Research note strong color (used on agentic-development, ai-integration, training) */
.research-note strong{color:var(--fg)}

/* Phase card left accent (ai-integration) */
.phase-card{border-left:4px solid var(--brand)}

/* CTA margin reset variant (index) */
.cta-flush{margin:0}

/* Blockquote spacing variant (index) */
.blockquote-compact{margin:32px auto}

/* Section padding variant (agentic-development) */
.section-compact{padding:40px 0}

/* Card icon spacing variants (pricing) */
.card-icon-sm{margin-bottom:10px}
.card-icon-md{margin-bottom:12px}
.card-icon-lg{font-size:48px}

/* Sources list last paragraph reset */
.sources-list p:last-child{margin:0}

/* Pricing: ROI metric grid */
.roi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;margin:32px 0}
.roi-cell{text-align:center;background:var(--bg-accent);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 16px}

/* Pricing: free consultation callout */
.consult-card{text-align:center;border:2px solid var(--brand);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(75,112,245,0.08),rgba(76,59,207,0.08))}
.consult-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--brand);color:white;padding:6px 16px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:20px}
.consult-heading{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:28px}
.consult-desc{margin:0 0 24px;max-width:50ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* Pricing: engagement cards */
.engage-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.engage-card-head{margin-bottom:20px}
.engage-subtitle{margin:0;font-size:13px}
.engage-price{margin:8px 0 0}

/* Pricing: centered project cards */
.project-card{text-align:center}
.quote-link{color:var(--brand);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:14px}

/* Pricing: section CTA variant */
.section-cta-sm{text-align:center;margin-top:32px}

/* GEO: impact stat display */
.stat-impact{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.stat-impact-title{color:var(--fg);font-size:16px;margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600}
.stat-impact-sub{font-size:13px;margin:0}
.stat-value-lg-tight{margin-bottom:8px}

/* GEO: sources variant */
.sources-centered h3{font-size:16px;color:var(--fg-dim);margin:0 0 24px;text-align:center}
.sources-narrow{max-width:700px;margin:0 auto}

/* Schedule page */
.schedule-hero{text-align:center;padding:40px 0 20px}
.schedule-hero h1{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,48px);margin-bottom:16px}
.schedule-hero .lead{margin-bottom:32px}
.schedule-benefits{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:16px;margin-bottom:40px}
.schedule-benefit{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:16px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.25);border-radius:12px;font-size:14px;color:var(--fg-dim)}
.schedule-benefit i{color:var(--brand);font-size:20px;flex-shrink:0}
.schedule-embed{background:var(--card);border:1px solid rgba(76,59,207,.25);border-radius:20px;padding:24px;margin:40px 0}
.schedule-embed iframe{border-radius:12px}
.back-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--fg-dim);text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:24px;transition:color 0.3s ease}
.back-link:hover{color:var(--brand)}
.schedule-note{text-align:center;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:24px}
.schedule-fallback{text-align:center;padding:20px 0 40px}
.schedule-fallback p{font-size:14px;margin:0}
.schedule-fallback i{margin-right:8px}
.schedule-fallback a{color:var(--brand);text-decoration:none}

/* Services: category header pattern */
.svc-eyebrow{background:rgba(75,112,245,0.15);border-radius:20px}
.svc-category-title{margin-top:20px}
.svc-category-lead{max-width:60ch}

/* Services: service item card text */
.svc-item-title{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:20px}
.svc-item-subtitle{margin:0;font-size:14px}
.svc-item-body{margin:0;font-size:15px}
.svc-item-body-spaced{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px}

/* Services: link card (card used as <a>) */
.svc-link-card{text-decoration:none;display:block}
.svc-link-card h3{color:var(--fg)}
.svc-link-footer{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.svc-link-stat{color:var(--brand);font-size:14px;font-weight:600}

/* Services: sources reference sup */
.ref-legacy{opacity:0.6}

/* ─── Utility overrides (place last for cascade) ─── */

.mx-auto{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.max-w-50ch{max-width:50ch}
.max-w-65ch{max-width:65ch}
.max-w-70ch{max-width:70ch}
.max-w-700{max-width:700px}
.max-w-900{max-width:900px}
.mt-48{margin-top:48px}
.mt-60{margin-top:60px}
.mb-56{margin-bottom:56px}
.h3-compact{margin:0 0 8px}
.grid-2col{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.grid-300{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr))}
.grid-gap-28{gap:28px}
.text-14{font-size:14px}
.meta-note{font-size:var(--text-sm);margin-top:var(--space-5);opacity:0.7;color:var(--fg-dim)}