/* ==========================================
   APPSGAIN TECHNOLOGIES – Main Stylesheet
   Multi-Color Theme
   ========================================== */

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

/* ==========================================
   CSS VARIABLES – MULTI-COLOR PALETTE
   ========================================== */
:root {
  /* Base - Rich Deep Slate Theme */
  --primary:        #0d1b3e;
  --primary-dark:   #060c1f;
  --primary-light:  #1e3575;

  /* Multi-Color Palette using tailored HSL */
  --violet:         hsl(262, 83%, 58%);
  --violet-dark:    hsl(262, 83%, 46%);
  --blue:           hsl(221, 83%, 53%);
  --blue-dark:      hsl(221, 83%, 42%);
  --cyan:           hsl(188, 86%, 43%);
  --cyan-light:     hsl(188, 86%, 53%);
  --emerald:        hsl(162, 76%, 41%);
  --emerald-light:  hsl(162, 76%, 50%);
  --amber:          hsl(38, 92%, 50%);
  --amber-light:    hsl(38, 92%, 58%);
  --rose:           hsl(343, 81%, 55%);
  --rose-light:     hsl(343, 81%, 63%);
  --orange:         hsl(22, 90%, 50%);
  --orange-light:   hsl(22, 90%, 58%);
  --indigo:         hsl(243, 75%, 59%);
  --indigo-light:   hsl(243, 75%, 68%);
  --teal:           hsl(174, 75%, 39%);
  --teal-light:     hsl(174, 75%, 48%);
  --fuchsia:        #c026d3;

  /* Theme aliases */
  --secondary:      hsl(262, 83%, 58%);
  --secondary-dark: hsl(262, 83%, 46%);
  --accent:         hsl(188, 86%, 53%);
  --accent2:        hsl(243, 75%, 59%);
  --success:        hsl(162, 76%, 50%);

  /* Neutral */
  --white:   #ffffff;
  --light:   #f8fafc;
  --light2:  #f1f5f9;
  --gray:    #64748b;
  --dark:    #0f172a;
  --text:    #334155;
  --border:  #e2e8f0;

  /* Shadows - Extremely Smooth & Premium */
  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 8px rgba(13,27,62,.04);
  --shadow:       0 10px 30px rgba(13,27,62,.06);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 50px rgba(13,27,62,.12);
  --shadow-glow:  0 0 25px rgba(124,58,237,.25);

  /* Misc */
  --radius:    8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-main: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESET
   ========================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; background: var(--white); }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
input, textarea, select, button { font-family: inherit; }

/* ==========================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================== */
.container   { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.section-pad { padding: 90px 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white  { color: var(--white) !important; }
.bg-dark     { background: var(--primary-dark); }
.bg-light    { background: var(--light); }
.mt-20       { margin-top: 20px; }
.mt-30       { margin-top: 30px; }
.mb-40       { margin-bottom: 40px; }

/* ==========================================
   SECTION HEADING
   ========================================== */
.section-heading { margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-heading .label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,.13), rgba(6,182,212,.1), rgba(37,99,235,.08));
  color: var(--violet); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-main); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.25);
}
.section-heading h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-heading h2 span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--blue) 50%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; color: var(--violet);
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
}
.section-heading p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray); max-width: 600px; line-height: 1.8; }
.section-heading.center p { margin: 0 auto; }

.divider {
  width: 60px; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px; margin: 14px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--blue), var(--cyan));
}
.divider.center { margin: 14px auto; }

/* ==========================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px; border-radius: 8px; font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent; transition: var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--blue));
  color: var(--white); border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(124,58,237,.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(124,58,237,.45);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-dark), var(--blue-dark));
}
.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue));
  color: var(--white); border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(6,182,212,.35);
}
.btn-accent:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6,182,212,.45); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--primary); }
.btn-outline-primary {
  background: transparent; color: var(--violet); border-color: var(--violet);
}
.btn-outline-primary:hover { background: var(--violet); color: var(--white); }
.btn-sm  { padding: 9px 22px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn-lg  { padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 17px; border-radius: 10px; }

/* ==========================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #030812 0%, #0d1535 50%, #030812 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding: 9px 0; font-size: 13px;
}
.top-bar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }
.top-bar-left a, .top-bar-right a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.top-bar-left a:hover { color: var(--cyan-light); }
.top-bar-right a:hover { color: var(--cyan-light); }
.top-bar-left span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.top-bar-left span i { color: var(--violet); font-size: 11px; }
.top-bar-right .social-icons { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.top-bar-right .social-icons a {
  width: 27px; height: 27px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 12px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.top-bar-right .social-icons a:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.top-bar-right .social-icons a:nth-child(1):hover { background: #1877f2; border-color: #1877f2; }
.top-bar-right .social-icons a:nth-child(2):hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888); border-color: #dc2743; }
.top-bar-right .social-icons a:nth-child(3):hover { background: #0a66c2; border-color: #0a66c2; }
.top-bar-right .social-icons a:nth-child(4):hover { background: #1a1a1a; border-color: #555; }
.top-bar-right .social-icons a:nth-child(5):hover { background: #ff0000; border-color: #ff0000; }

/* ==========================================
   HEADER
   ========================================== */
.header {
  background: var(--white); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(13,27,62,.08);
}
/* Animated rainbow bar at top */
.header::before {
  content: ''; display: block; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--violet), var(--blue), var(--cyan),
    var(--emerald), var(--amber), var(--rose),
    var(--orange), var(--violet));
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: rainbow-slide 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes rainbow-slide {
  0%   { background-position: 0%   0%; }
  100% { background-position: 300% 0%; }
}
.navbar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 0; }

/* Logo */
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.logo-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--blue));
  border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-weight: 900; font-size: 16px; color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -1px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124,58,237,.35);
}
.logo-text .name {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.logo-text .name span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.logo-text .tagline { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gray); font-weight: 400; }

/* Nav */
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav-item  { position: relative; }
.nav-link  {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); border-radius: 8px; position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--blue));
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), left 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 60%; left: 20%;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--violet); background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05); }
.nav-link .arrow { font-size: 10px; transition: var(--transition); opacity: 0.7; }
.nav-item:hover .arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--violet); opacity: 1; }

/* Premium Dropdown with Glassmorphism & Slide-up */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 15px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px) scale(0.96);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  min-width: 290px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.4s;
  z-index: 200;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-item:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1); }
.dropdown-group { padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6); }
.dropdown-group:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.dropdown-group-title {
  padding: 4px 16px 6px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--violet); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}
.dropdown a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05); color: var(--violet); padding-left: 22px; }
.dropdown a i { color: var(--violet); width: 16px; font-size: 13px; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.dropdown a:hover i { transform: translateX(2px); }

/* Color variations */
.dropdown-group:nth-child(1) .dropdown-group-title { color: var(--blue); }
.dropdown-group:nth-child(1) a:hover { color: var(--blue); background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05); }
.dropdown-group:nth-child(1) a i { color: var(--blue); }
.dropdown-group:nth-child(2) .dropdown-group-title { color: var(--cyan); }
.dropdown-group:nth-child(2) a:hover { color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.05); }
.dropdown-group:nth-child(2) a i { color: var(--cyan); }
.dropdown-group:nth-child(3) .dropdown-group-title { color: var(--emerald); }
.dropdown-group:nth-child(3) a:hover { color: var(--emerald); background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.05); }
.dropdown-group:nth-child(3) a i { color: var(--emerald); }

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

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

/* ==========================================
   HERO
   ========================================== */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #020611 0%, #070f2b 30%, #130d3a 55%, #1a0b42 75%, #0a1628 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 115px 0 95px; color: var(--white);
  min-height: 660px; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 55%, rgba(124,58,237,.55) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 15%, rgba(6,182,212,.35) 0%, transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 90%, rgba(37,99,235,.3) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(79,70,229,.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.hero-grid {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 40%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 40%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 60px; }
.hero-left  { flex: 1; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: var(--cyan); padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-main);
  margin-bottom: 24px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 52px; font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--white);
}
.hero h1 .grad,
.hero h1 .grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-light), #a78bfa, var(--violet), var(--blue));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientShift 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero .hero-desc { font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 540px; line-height: 1.75; }
.hero p { font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 540px; line-height: 1.75; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.hero-metrics { display: flex; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-metric { text-align: center; }
.hero-metric .val {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.hero-metric:nth-child(1) .val { color: var(--cyan); }
.hero-metric:nth-child(2) .val { color: var(--amber-light); }
.hero-metric:nth-child(3) .val { color: var(--emerald-light); }
.hero-metric:nth-child(4) .val { color: var(--rose-light); }
.hero-metric .lbl { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 3px; }

.hero-right { flex: 0 0 440px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; position: relative; }
.hero-visual {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px;
}
.hero-visual h3 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-pill-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.service-pill {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: var(--white); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--font-main);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-pill:nth-child(1):hover { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); }
.service-pill:nth-child(2):hover { background: var(--violet); border-color: var(--violet); }
.service-pill:nth-child(3):hover { background: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); }
.service-pill:nth-child(4):hover { background: var(--emerald); border-color: var(--emerald); }
.service-pill:nth-child(5):hover { background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); }
.service-pill:nth-child(6):hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.service-pill:nth-child(7):hover { background: var(--rose); border-color: var(--rose); }
.service-pill:nth-child(8):hover { background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); }
.service-pill:nth-child(9):hover { background: var(--indigo); border-color: var(--indigo); }
.service-pill i { color: var(--cyan-light); font-size: 12px; }

.floating-tag {
  position: absolute; background: var(--white); color: var(--primary);
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.floating-tag.top-right { top: -18px; right: 20px; }
.floating-tag.bottom-left { bottom: -18px; left: 20px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.floating-tag i { margin-right: 6px; color: var(--violet); }
@keyframes float { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }

/* ==========================================
   METRICS BAR
   ========================================== */
.metrics-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--blue) 35%, var(--cyan) 65%, var(--emerald) 100%);
  padding: 32px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.metrics-bar::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.metrics-inner, .metrics-bar-inner {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-around; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.metric-item { text-align: center; color: var(--white); }
.metric-item .metric-num, .metric-item .val, .metric-item .counter {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; display: inline-block;
}
.metric-item .metric-label, .metric-item .lbl { font-size: 13px; opacity: .9; font-weight: 500; margin-top: 4px; display: block; }
.metric-item span { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; }
.metric-div { width: 1px; height: 50px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

/* ==========================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================== */
.services-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }

/* Default card */
.service-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,62,.05);
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  --sc: #7c3aed; --sc-bg: rgba(124,58,237,.08);
}

/* Per-card color assignments (nth-child) */
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(1)  { --sc: #2563eb; --sc-bg: rgba(37,99,235,.08); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(2)  { --sc: #7c3aed; --sc-bg: rgba(124,58,237,.08); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3)  { --sc: #4338ca; --sc-bg: rgba(67,56,202,.08); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(4)  { --sc: #0891b2; --sc-bg: rgba(8,145,178,.08); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(5)  { --sc: #059669; --sc-bg: rgba(5,150,105,.08); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(6)  { --sc: #ea580c; --sc-bg: rgba(234,88,12,.08); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(7)  { --sc: #db2777; --sc-bg: rgba(219,39,119,.08); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(8)  { --sc: #0d9488; --sc-bg: rgba(13,148,136,.08); }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(9)  { --sc: #d97706; --sc-bg: rgba(217,119,6,.08); }

.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sc), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--sc); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-icon {
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  background: var(--sc-bg);
  border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 20px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--sc); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon i { color: var(--white); }
.service-icon i { color: var(--sc); transition: var(--transition); }

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--sc); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font-main);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ==========================================
   PROCESS / HOW WE WORK
   ========================================== */
.process-section { padding: 90px 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--light) 0%, #eef1fa 100%); }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 10px; }
.process-step {
  text-align: center; position: relative;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,62,.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(13,27,62,.14);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.25);
}
.process-step::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 64px; left: calc(100% + 0px);
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,58,237,.4), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.process-step:last-child::after { display: none; }

/* Per-step colors */
.process-num,
.process-step .step-num {
  width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 auto 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.process-grid .process-step:nth-child(1) .process-num,
.process-grid .process-step:nth-child(1) .step-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-dark));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,99,235,.35);
}
.process-grid .process-step:nth-child(2) .process-num,
.process-grid .process-step:nth-child(2) .step-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--violet-dark));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.35);
}
.process-grid .process-step:nth-child(3) .process-num,
.process-grid .process-step:nth-child(3) .step-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--cyan) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(8,145,178,.35);
}
.process-grid .process-step:nth-child(4) .process-num,
.process-grid .process-step:nth-child(4) .step-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), #047857);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(5,150,105,.35);
}

.process-step .process-icon {
  font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: none; /* hide if both icon and num are present */
}
.process-step h4 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ==========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================== */
.why-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #1a1460 50%, #0e2060 100%);
}
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; margin-top: 10px; }
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.11); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
/* Each why-card icon a different color */
.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(1) .why-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--blue-dark)); }
.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(2) .why-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--cyan)); }
.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(3) .why-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--emerald),#047857); }
.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(4) .why-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber),var(--amber-light)); }
.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(5) .why-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--rose),var(--rose-light)); }
.why-grid .why-card:nth-child(6) .why-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--violet-dark)); }

.why-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ==========================================
   HIGHLIGHT ITEMS (shared grid pattern)
   ========================================== */
.highlight-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.highlight-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.11); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ==========================================
   TECH STACK
   ========================================== */
.tech-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--white); }
.tech-categories { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.tech-cat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tech-cat-label {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 140px; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.tech-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.tech-tag {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--light); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-main);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
/* Colorize tech tags per row */
.tech-cat:nth-child(1) .tech-tag:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); background: rgba(37,99,235,.06); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(1) .tech-tag i { color: var(--blue); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(2) .tech-tag:hover { border-color: var(--violet); color: var(--violet); background: rgba(124,58,237,.06); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(2) .tech-tag i { color: var(--violet); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(3) .tech-tag:hover { border-color: var(--emerald); color: var(--emerald); background: rgba(5,150,105,.06); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(3) .tech-tag i { color: var(--emerald); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(4) .tech-tag:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(8,145,178,.06); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(4) .tech-tag i { color: var(--cyan); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(5) .tech-tag:hover { border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--orange); background: rgba(234,88,12,.06); }
.tech-cat:nth-child(5) .tech-tag i { color: var(--orange); }

/* ==========================================
   PROJECTS / PORTFOLIO
   ========================================== */
.projects-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--light); }
.projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.project-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s;
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}
.project-img {
  height: 220px; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary-dark));
}
.project-img i { font-size: 64px; opacity: .2; color: var(--white); }
.project-img .project-tags {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; z-index: 5;
}
.project-img .project-tags span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-family: var(--font-main); text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.project-info { padding: 24px; }
.project-info h3 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.project-info p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
.project-tech { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.project-tech span {
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-main); background: var(--light2); color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition);
}
/* Per-card tech tag colors with beautiful HSL accents */
.project-card:nth-child(1) .project-tech span { background: hsla(221, 83%, 53%, 0.08); color: var(--blue); border-color: hsla(221, 83%, 53%, 0.15); }
.project-card:nth-child(2) .project-tech span { background: hsla(188, 86%, 43%, 0.08); color: var(--cyan); border-color: hsla(188, 86%, 43%, 0.15); }
.project-card:nth-child(3) .project-tech span { background: hsla(262, 83%, 58%, 0.08); color: var(--violet); border-color: hsla(262, 83%, 58%, 0.15); }
.project-card:nth-child(4) .project-tech span { background: hsla(162, 76%, 41%, 0.08); color: var(--emerald); border-color: hsla(162, 76%, 41%, 0.15); }
.project-card:nth-child(5) .project-tech span { background: hsla(188, 86%, 43%, 0.08); color: var(--cyan); border-color: hsla(188, 86%, 43%, 0.15); }
.project-card:nth-child(6) .project-tech span { background: hsla(343, 81%, 55%, 0.08); color: var(--rose); border-color: hsla(343, 81%, 55%, 0.15); }
.project-card:nth-child(7) .project-tech span { background: hsla(22, 90%, 50%, 0.08); color: var(--orange); border-color: hsla(22, 90%, 50%, 0.15); }
.project-card:nth-child(8) .project-tech span { background: hsla(243, 75%, 59%, 0.08); color: var(--indigo); border-color: hsla(243, 75%, 59%, 0.15); }
.project-card:nth-child(9) .project-tech span { background: hsla(174, 75%, 39%, 0.08); color: var(--teal); border-color: hsla(174, 75%, 39%, 0.15); }

.project-thumb { height: 210px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.project-thumb .proj-icon { font-size: 64px; opacity: .25; color: var(--white); transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s; }
.project-card:hover .proj-icon { opacity: .1; transform: scale(1.1); }
.project-thumb .proj-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-family: var(--font-main); text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.project-thumb .proj-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.95) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.project-thumb .proj-overlay i {
  font-size: 24px; color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(15px); transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.project-card:hover .proj-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.project-card:hover .proj-overlay i { transform: translateY(0); }
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), 0 10px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1); }
.project-body { padding: 24px; }
.project-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.project-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
.project-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.project-tag {
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08); color: var(--violet); font-family: var(--font-main);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #020611 0%, #080f2d 40%, #150e3d 70%, #020611 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(124,58,237,.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(6,182,212,.18) 0%, transparent 45%);
}
.testimonials-section .section-heading h2 { color: var(--white); }
.testimonials-section .section-heading p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative; transition: var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,237,0.1); transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
/* Colorful borders matching theme */
.testimonial-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 3px solid var(--violet); }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 3px solid var(--emerald); }

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C'; position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 90px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1;
}
.stars, .testimonial-stars {
  display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--amber-light);
}
.testimonial-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(1) .author-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--blue-dark)); }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) .author-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--violet-dark)); }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) .author-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--emerald),#047857); }

.author-info .author-name, .author-info .name { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.author-info .author-title, .author-info .role { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.author-info .company { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--cyan-light); font-weight: 600; }

/* ==========================================
   BLOG
   ========================================== */
.blog-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--light); }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,62,.05); border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.blog-card-img { height: 190px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.blog-card-img .blog-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  color: var(--white); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-family: var(--font-main); text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-card:nth-child(1) .blog-cat { background: var(--blue); }
.blog-card:nth-child(2) .blog-cat { background: var(--violet); }
.blog-card:nth-child(3) .blog-cat { background: var(--emerald); }
.blog-card-img .blog-icon { font-size: 62px; opacity: .15; color: var(--white); }
.blog-card-body { padding: 22px; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--gray); }
.blog-card-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
.blog-read-more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--violet); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }
.blog-read-more:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ==========================================
   CTA SECTION
   ========================================== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #1e1b5e 30%, #1b1065 60%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,.35), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-section::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: -80px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,.2), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
/* Extra orbs */
.cta-section .cta-inner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.15), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-inner h2 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 42px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2; }
.cta-inner h2 span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #a78bfa, var(--amber-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.cta-inner p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 34px; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-phone { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.cta-phone a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.cta-phone a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE BANNER
   ========================================== */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #1e1b5e 60%, #0e2060 100%);
  padding: 72px 0 52px; color: var(--white); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(124,58,237,.35), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(6,182,212,.15), transparent 40%);
}
.page-banner-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-banner h1 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 44px; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-banner h1 span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--amber-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================== */
.about-story { padding: 90px 0; }
.about-story-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 60px; }
.about-img-wrap { flex: 0 0 480px; position: relative; }
.about-img-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; height: 420px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--violet));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.about-img-main i { font-size: 100px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.about-img-card {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--violet);
}
.about-img-card .num { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary); }
.about-img-card .txt { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); }
.about-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.25; }
.about-content h2 span { color: var(--violet); }
.about-content p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.about-values { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--light); }
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.value-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); text-align: center; transition: var(--transition);
}
.value-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 3px solid var(--violet); }
.value-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); }
.value-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 3px solid var(--cyan); }
.value-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.value-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 28px; margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.value-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; }

.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.team-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,62,.05);
  transition: var(--transition); text-align: center;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.team-img {
  height: 200px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 56px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}
.team-card:nth-child(1) .team-img { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--indigo)); }
.team-card:nth-child(2) .team-img { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--violet),var(--violet-dark)); }
.team-card:nth-child(3) .team-img { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--emerald)); }
.team-card:nth-child(4) .team-img { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue)); }
.team-info { padding: 20px; }
.team-info h4 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-info .title { font-size: 13px; color: var(--violet); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.team-info p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); }

/* ==========================================
   FAQ
   ========================================== */
.faq-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.faq-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 3px solid;
}
/* Colorize each FAQ category border */
.faq-grid > div:nth-child(1) .faq-cat-title { border-color: var(--blue); }
.faq-grid > div:nth-child(2) .faq-cat-title { border-color: var(--violet); }
.faq-grid > div:nth-child(3) .faq-cat-title { border-color: var(--cyan); }
.faq-grid > div:nth-child(4) .faq-cat-title { border-color: var(--emerald); }

.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-question {
  padding: 15px 18px; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center; background: var(--white); transition: var(--transition); user-select: none;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: rgba(124,58,237,.05); }
.faq-question.active { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.faq-question i { transition: var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-question.active i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 18px; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .35s ease;
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.75; background: var(--white);
}
.faq-answer.open { max-height: 400px; padding: 14px 18px; }

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================== */
.contact-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.contact-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 50px; }
.contact-info-wrap h3 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.contact-info-wrap p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 28px; line-height: 1.8; }
.contact-info-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.ci-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.ci-text .label { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--violet); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ci-text p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text); }
.ci-text a { color: var(--primary); }
.ci-text a:hover { color: var(--violet); }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-form-wrap h3 { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 14px; color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition); background: var(--white); outline: none; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,237,.08);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.form-note { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 12px; text-align: center; }

/* ==========================================
   PROJECTS PAGE FILTER
   ========================================== */
.projects-filter { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 30px; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; background: var(--light); color: var(--text);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition);
}
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--violet); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124,58,237,.35); }
.filter-btn:hover:not(.active) { border-color: var(--violet); color: var(--violet); }

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #020611 0%, #05091e 20%, #080b24 45%, #06102a 70%, #030711 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); padding: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* Animated rainbow top bar */
.footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--blue), var(--cyan-light), var(--emerald-light), var(--amber-light), var(--rose), var(--fuchsia), var(--blue), var(--violet));
  background-size: 300% 100%; animation: rainbowBar 6s linear infinite;
}
/* Deep glow orbs */
.footer::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 5% 85%, rgba(124,58,237,.22) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 350px at 95% 15%, rgba(6,182,212,.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 600px at 50% 110%, rgba(37,99,235,.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.footer > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, black 0%, transparent 65%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, black 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 52px;
  padding: 80px 0 60px; position: relative;
}
.footer-top::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.4) 20%, rgba(6,182,212,.4) 50%, rgba(124,58,237,.4) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Brand column glass card */
.footer-brand {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px; margin-right: 4px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-brand::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--cyan));
}
.footer-brand .logo-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--blue)); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.4); }
.footer-brand .logo-text .name { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.footer-brand .logo-text .name span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.footer-brand .logo-text .tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-size: 11.5px; }
.footer-brand > p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.9; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin: 16px 0 0; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 15px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.footer-social a:nth-child(1):hover { background: #1877f2; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(24,119,242,.4); }
.footer-social a:nth-child(2):hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f09433,#dc2743,#bc1888); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(220,39,67,.35); }
.footer-social a:nth-child(3):hover { background: #0a66c2; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10,102,194,.4); }
.footer-social a:nth-child(4):hover { background: #1a1a1a; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: #555 !important; }
.footer-social a:nth-child(5):hover { background: #ff0000; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255,0,0,.4); }

.footer-col { padding-top: 4px; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.footer-col h4::before {
  content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.footer-col:hover h4::after { width: 70px; }
.footer-top .footer-col:nth-child(2) h4::before { background: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--violet); }
.footer-top .footer-col:nth-child(2) h4::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--indigo-light)); }
.footer-top .footer-col:nth-child(3) h4::before { background: var(--cyan-light); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan-light); }
.footer-top .footer-col:nth-child(3) h4::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan-light), var(--emerald-light)); }
.footer-top .footer-col:nth-child(4) h4::before { background: var(--amber-light); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--amber-light); }
.footer-top .footer-col:nth-child(4) h4::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange-light), var(--amber-light)); }

.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding: 6px 8px; border-radius: 8px;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.footer-col ul li a i {
  font-size: 9px; color: var(--violet); transition: var(--transition);
  width: 16px; text-align: center;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover i { color: var(--cyan-light); transform: translateX(2px); }
.footer-contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.footer-contact-item i {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--cyan-light);
  transition: var(--transition); margin-top: 1px;
}
.footer-contact-item:hover i { background: rgba(6,182,212,.15); border-color: rgba(6,182,212,.3); }
.footer-contact-item:nth-child(1) i { color: var(--violet); }
.footer-contact-item:nth-child(1):hover i { background: rgba(124,58,237,.15); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.3); }
.footer-contact-item:nth-child(2) i { color: var(--emerald-light); }
.footer-contact-item:nth-child(2):hover i { background: rgba(16,185,129,.15); border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.3); }
.footer-contact-item:nth-child(3) i { color: var(--cyan-light); }
.footer-contact-item:nth-child(4) i { color: var(--amber-light); }
.footer-contact-item:nth-child(4):hover i { background: rgba(245,158,11,.15); border-color: rgba(245,158,11,.3); }
.footer-contact-item span { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--cyan-light); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
  background-clip: padding-box;
}
.footer-bottom::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.5) 25%, rgba(6,182,212,.5) 50%, rgba(124,58,237,.5) 75%, transparent 100%);
}
.footer-bottom::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -4px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px; height: 4px; border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--cyan-light));
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(124,58,237,.5);
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.footer-bottom p::before {
  content: '\00a9'; display: none;
}
.footer-bottom p a {
  color: var(--cyan-light); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--cyan-light), var(--cyan-light)) no-repeat 0 100%;
  background-size: 0% 1px; transition: background-size 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-bottom p a:hover { background-size: 100% 1px; }
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white); background: rgba(124,58,237,.2); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.3);
}

/* ==========================================
   FLOATING ELEMENTS
   ========================================== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 80px; right: 24px; z-index: 998;
  width: 52px; height: 52px; background: #25d366; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px; color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37,211,102,.5);
  transition: var(--transition); animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
@keyframes pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(37,211,102,.4); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(37,211,102,0);  }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0   rgba(37,211,102,0);  }
}
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px; z-index: 998;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--blue));
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white); font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: var(--transition);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Cookie */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--primary-dark); color: var(--white); padding: 16px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.cookie-banner.show { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-inner p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.cookie-inner a { color: var(--cyan); }
.cookie-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.cookie-btns button { padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; border: none; }
.cookie-accept { background: var(--violet); color: var(--white); }
.cookie-decline { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: var(--white); }

/* ==========================================
   CERT / MISC
   ========================================== */
.footer-cert { margin-top: 20px; }
.cert-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.cert-badge i { font-size: 24px; color: var(--amber); }
.cert-text .cert-title { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.cert-text .cert-num { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: 40px; }
  .hero-right { flex: 0 0 360px; }
  .services-grid, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .process-step::after { display: none; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 60px 0 50px; gap: 36px; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-menu {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 20px; gap: 5px; z-index: 200;
  }
  .nav-menu.open { display: flex; }
  .dropdown { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding: 0 0 0 14px; }
  .header { position: relative; }
  .hero-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-right { flex: none; width: 100%; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .section-heading h2 { font-size: 26px; }
  .services-grid {
    display: flex; flex-direction: row; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 18px; padding-bottom: 16px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--violet) transparent;
  }
  .services-grid .service-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px; scroll-snap-align: start; min-width: 280px;
  }
  .why-grid, .projects-grid, .testimonials-grid, .blog-grid, .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-story-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .about-img-wrap { flex: none; width: 100%; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; padding: 50px 0 40px; }
  .footer-brand { margin-right: 0; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .footer-bottom-links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-metrics { gap: 16px; }
  .page-banner h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .cta-inner h2 { font-size: 28px; }
  .metric-div { display: none; }
  .metrics-inner, .metrics-bar-inner { gap: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================
   SERVICE TAB FILTER BUTTONS
   ========================================== */
.service-tab-btn {
  padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; background: var(--light); color: var(--text);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--blue));
  color: var(--white); border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124,58,237,.35);
}
.service-tab-btn:hover:not(.active) { border-color: var(--violet); color: var(--violet); }

/* ==========================================
   TRUST BAR LABEL (above marquee)
   ========================================== */
.trust-bar-section__label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO PILL UPDATE (new pill classes)
   ========================================== */
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--font-main);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ==========================================
   BTN-LOGIN style fix
   ========================================== */
.btn-login {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition); background: transparent;
}
.btn-login:hover { color: var(--violet); border-color: var(--violet); }

/* ==========================================
   NAV STICKY (hide old in-place nav on mobile)
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-menu { display: none !important; }
  .header { position: sticky; }
}

/* ==========================================
   HAMBURGER (button element fix + X animation)
   ========================================== */
.hamburger {
  background: none; border: none; outline: none;
}
.hamburger span {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), opacity 0.25s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); background: var(--violet); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); background: var(--violet); }

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER NEWSLETTER
   ========================================== */
.footer-newsletter { margin-top: 22px; }
.newsletter-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.3);
  color: var(--cyan-light); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-main); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.newsletter-label i { color: var(--violet); font-size: 11px; }
.footer-newsletter > p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ==========================================
   FORM SUCCESS MESSAGE
   ========================================== */
.form-success {
  display: none; background: rgba(5,150,105,0.1); border: 1px solid #10b981;
  color: #065f46; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-top: 14px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center;
}
.form-success.show { display: block; }

/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIAL SLIDER CARD SIZING
   ========================================== */
.slider-overflow .testimonial-card {
  padding: 38px; flex: 0 0 100%; min-width: 0;
}
.testimonials-section .slider-overflow { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 3px solid var(--cyan); }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(4) .author-avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--teal)); }

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE TOP BAR HIDE ON SMALL
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .top-bar-hide-sm { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================
   FORM INPUT FIELD FEEDBACKS
   ========================================== */
.form-group { position: relative; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-control, .form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: var(--white);
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--primary); transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-control:focus, .form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--violet);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
}
.form-group.field-success input, .form-group.field-success textarea {
  border-color: var(--success) !important;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%2310b981'%3E%3Cpath d='M9.9997 15.1709L19.1921 5.97852L20.6063 7.39273L9.9997 17.9993L3.63574 11.6354L5.04996 10.2212L9.9997 15.1709Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 18px;
  padding-right: 42px;
}
.form-group.field-error input, .form-group.field-error textarea {
  border-color: var(--rose) !important;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%23f43f5e'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22ZM12 20C16.4183 20 20 16.4183 20 12C20 7.58172 16.4183 4 12 4C7.58172 4 4 7.58172 4 12C4 16.4183 7.58172 20 12 20ZM11 15H13V17H11V15ZM11 7H13V13H11V7Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 18px;
  padding-right: 42px;
}
.field-error-hint {
  display: block; color: var(--rose); font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600; margin-top: 5px; font-family: var(--font-main);
  animation: revealUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================
   PORTFOLIO LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================== */
.portfolio-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s;
}
.portfolio-modal.open {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
}
.portfolio-modal-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.portfolio-modal-container {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 90%; max-width: 680px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.portfolio-modal.open .portfolio-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}
.portfolio-modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 10;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08); border: none;
  color: var(--primary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  color: var(--rose);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.portfolio-modal-hero {
  height: 320px; position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary-dark));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.portfolio-modal-hero i {
  font-size: 80px; opacity: 0.12; color: var(--white);
}
.portfolio-modal-hero img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  display: none; /* Shown dynamically if img path is present */
}
.portfolio-modal-content {
  padding: 32px;
}
.portfolio-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.25;
}
.portfolio-modal-category {
  display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08); color: var(--violet);
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-main);
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
}
.portfolio-modal-description {
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.portfolio-modal-meta {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 22px;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px;
}
.portfolio-modal-meta-item {
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.portfolio-modal-meta-label {
  display: block; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}
.portfolio-modal-meta-value {
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
}
.portfolio-modal-meta-value a {
  color: var(--violet);
}
.portfolio-modal-meta-value a:hover {
  color: var(--violet-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.portfolio-modal-tech {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 8px;
}
.portfolio-modal-tech span {
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--light2); color: var(--primary); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}