/* ============================================================
   Axiom Infinity — style.css  v2.0  (Premium MNC Edition)
   Design: deep-navy + electric-blue volt + cyan ion + gold signal
   Fonts: Space Grotesk (display) + system stack (body)
   Award-level: Holographic Core, VFX layers, GSAP-style motion, glassmorphism
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Core palette (Dark MNC Theme) */
  --ink-950: #030712;
  --ink-900: #060e1a;
  --ink-800: #0a162b;
  --ink-700: #10203e;
  --paper:   #030712; /* Deep obsidian space background */
  --card:    rgba(12, 22, 42, 0.62); /* Translucent glass card background */
  --line:    rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.16); /* Subtly glowing electric cyan border */
  --line-inv: rgba(160, 195, 255, 0.14);
  --text:    #f1f5f9; /* Crisp silver-white text */
  --muted:   #94a3b8; /* Modern clean neutral gray */
  --text-inv: #f1f5f9;
  --muted-inv: #94a3b8;

  /* Brand accents */
  --volt:      #3b6cff;
  --volt-deep: #4d79ff; /* Brighter volt color for dark mode visibility */
  --ion:       #5fd9ff;
  --ion-dim:   rgba(95,217,255,0.15);
  --signal:    #FFB454;
  --signal-dim: rgba(255,180,84,0.12);
  --surface-raised: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-accent: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--volt) 10%, var(--ion) 90%);
  --grad-hero: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 70% 40%, #0e2860 0%, #080f1e 50%, var(--ink-950) 100%);
  --grad-metallic: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #c8d8ff 40%, #e8f4ff 65%, #9db8e8 100%);
  --grad-card-dark: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20,34,64,0.9) 0%, rgba(13,24,48,0.95) 100%);

  /* Typography — Space Grotesk premium */
  --font-display: "Space Grotesk", "Sora", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, "SF Mono", "Cascadia Mono", "Fira Code", Menlo, monospace;
  --mono: ui-monospace, "SF Mono", "Cascadia Code", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Spacing & shape */
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(5,9,15,0.18), 0 2px 8px rgba(5,9,15,0.12);
  --shadow-lift: 0 20px 60px rgba(5,9,15,0.28), 0 4px 16px rgba(59,108,255,0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(59,108,255,0.22), 0 0 80px rgba(95,217,255,0.08);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --wrap: 1200px;
}

/* ---------- Reset-lite ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scrollbar-color: #26406e var(--ink-950);
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
}
body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 11px; }
body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #26406e; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid var(--ink-950); }
body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ink-950); }

img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--volt-deep); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--ion); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }
::selection { background: rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.85); color: #fff; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: inherit;
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; line-height: 1.72; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0;
  background: var(--volt); color: #fff; padding: 10px 18px; z-index: 200;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 12px; top: 12px; }

.wrap { max-width: var(--wrap); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 22px; }

/* Mono eyebrow labels */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--volt-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-accent); border-radius: 2px;
}
.on-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--ion); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn > span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--grad-accent); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.35); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.45); }
.btn-primary::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -70%; width: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg); transition: left 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary:hover::before { left: 130%; }
.btn-ghost { border-color: var(--line-inv); color: var(--text-inv); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { border-color: var(--volt); color: var(--volt-deep); background: transparent; }
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(59,108,255,0.07); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(6, 13, 29, 0.62);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.12);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.site-header.is-solid { background: rgba(6, 13, 29, 0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }

/* ---------- Glowing Scroll Reading Progress Indicator ---------- */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--volt), var(--ion), #60a5fa);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.4);
}
.site-header nav a { position: relative; }
.site-header nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: -4px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--volt), var(--ion)); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: right 0.32s var(--ease);
}
.site-header nav a:hover::after, .site-header nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { right: 0; }
.header-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; padding: 14px 0; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; color: var(--text-inv); text-decoration: none !important; }
.brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.brand-name b { color: var(--ion); font-weight: 700; }
.main-nav { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--muted-inv); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 9px 13px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.header-phone {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--muted-inv);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.header-phone:hover { color: var(--ion); }
.btn-header { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; margin-left: auto; background: none; border: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; position: relative; z-index: 120;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px; position: absolute; left: 10px; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s;
}
.nav-toggle span { top: 21px; }
.nav-toggle span::before { top: -7px; left: 0; }
.nav-toggle span::after { top: 7px; left: 0; }
.nav-open .nav-toggle span { background: transparent; }
.nav-open .nav-toggle span::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-open .nav-toggle span::after { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--text-inv);
  min-height: min(92vh, 940px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 78% 30%, rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.22), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 88% 72%, rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 8% 110%, rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #081128 0%, var(--ink-950) 58%, #050b18 100%);
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(900px 620px at 62% 42%, #000 0%, transparent 78%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(900px 620px at 62% 42%, #000 0%, transparent 78%);
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.55), rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 42px 6px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.28);
}
#hero-canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.2s ease; }
#hero-canvas.is-live { opacity: 1; }
.hero-fallback {
  position: absolute; right: -8%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(62vw, 760px); z-index: 1; opacity: 0.5; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-aurora {
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  width: 130vmax; height: 130vmax; top: -46vmax; right: -52vmax;
  background:
    radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.30), transparent 64%),
    conic-gradient(from 190deg, rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.14), rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.06), rgba(255, 180, 84, 0.05), rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.14));
  filter: blur(70px) saturate(1.25);
  animation: aurora 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aurora {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: rotate(38deg) scale(1.12); }
}
.hero-grain {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}
.hero-wm {
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  right: -0.06em; bottom: 44px;
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Sora", sans-serif); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(7rem, 17vw, 15.5rem); line-height: 0.8; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(122, 158, 235, 0.14);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 30%, transparent 96%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 30%, transparent 96%);
}

/* ---------- Global Floating Transparent AXIOM Watermark Dropdown Effect ---------- */
.global-watermark {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.global-watermark .wm-text {
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.05em;
  top: 15vh;
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Sora", sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(9rem, 25vw, 24rem);
  line-height: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.13);
  transform: translateY(var(--wm-scroll-y, 0px));
  transition: transform 0.1s linear, opacity 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Hash Navigation Highlight Glow */
.card.hash-highlight,
article.hash-highlight {
  border-color: var(--volt) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease) !important;
}
.hero-rail {
  position: fixed; z-index: 90; left: 22px; top: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg); writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  font: 500 0.62rem/1 var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: 0.34em; color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.55);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.hero-rail::before, .hero-rail::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 1px; height: 54px; margin: 14px auto;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.45), transparent);
}
.hero-grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 5fr); align-items: center; gap: 32px; width: 100%; }
.hero-inner { max-width: 660px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-slides {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: start;
  min-height: min(13.5em, 38vh);
}
.hero-slide {
  grid-area: 1 / 1 / 2 / 2;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), visibility 0.7s;
}
.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.hero-slide p { color: var(--muted-inv); font-size: 1.11rem; max-width: 30em; }
.slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.032em; text-wrap: wrap; margin: 0 0 0.55em; color: var(--text-inv);
}
.slide-title .grad {
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--volt) 0%, var(--ion) 90%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  position: relative;
}
.slide-title .grad::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -14% -6%; z-index: -1; border-radius: 40%;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.28), transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(12px);
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
.hero-dots { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 44px; }
.hero-dots button {
  /* WCAG 2.5.8: min 24×24px click target; visual pill stays 34×5px via ::after */
  width: 34px; min-height: 24px; border-radius: 3px; border: 0;
  background: transparent; padding: 0;
  display: grid; align-items: center;
}
.hero-dots button::after {
  content: ''; display: block; height: 5px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); transition: background 0.3s;
}
.hero-dots button[aria-selected="true"]::after { background: var(--grad-accent); }

/* hero eyebrow glass pill */
.hero .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.22);
  background: rgba(13, 24, 52, 0.55);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero .eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ion); box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.65);
}
.hero .eyebrow i { font-style: normal; color: var(--signal); opacity: 0.9; }
.hero .btn-primary { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -6px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); }
.hero .btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 34px -6px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.75), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.hero .btn-ghost { border-color: rgba(150, 180, 255, 0.3); background: rgba(13, 24, 52, 0.4); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }

/* Hero right column spec cards */
.hero-visual { position: relative; min-height: 380px; }
.spec-card {
  position: absolute; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 14px; max-width: 270px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(20, 36, 76, 0.72), rgba(10, 20, 46, 0.62));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px -18px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.9), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  will-change: transform;
}
.spec-card::before, .spec-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; width: 12px; height: 12px; pointer-events: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.7);
}
.spec-card::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; border-top-left-radius: 6px; }
.spec-card::after { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; border-bottom-right-radius: 6px; }
.sc-a { top: 12%; right: 4%; animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.sc-b { bottom: 10%; right: 34%; animation: floaty 8.5s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite reverse; }
.sc-idx { font: 600 0.66rem/1 var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--ion); }
.sc-line { font-size: 0.86rem; color: #D7E2F7; }
.sc-line em { color: var(--signal); font-style: italic; }
.sc-dim { color: #7E93BF; font-size: 0.78rem; }
@keyframes floaty { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }

/* Hero service ticker */
.hero-ticker {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-top: clamp(34px, 6vh, 70px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(5, 10, 22, 0.5); overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.tick-track {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 34px; padding: 15px 0;
  white-space: nowrap; will-change: transform;
  animation: tick 36s linear infinite;
  font: 500 0.8rem/1 var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7E93BF;
}
.tick-track i { font-style: normal; color: var(--volt); font-size: 1rem; }
@keyframes tick { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* Hero staged intro */
.rv { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
body.is-loaded .rv { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
body.is-loaded .rv-1 { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
body.is-loaded .rv-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
body.is-loaded .rv-3 { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
body.is-loaded .rv-4 { transition-delay: 0.44s; }

/* Split Reveal Character Animation Safety */
.split-reveal .sr-word {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: top;
  overflow: visible;
  padding-bottom: 0.06em;
}
.split-reveal .sr-char {
  display: inline-block;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Scroll cue */
.scroll-cue {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; display: block; width: 26px; height: 42px;
  margin: clamp(20px, 4vh, 44px) auto 0; border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(140, 170, 235, 0.35);
}
.scroll-cue span {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 8px; width: 3px; height: 8px; margin-left: -1.5px;
  border-radius: 3px; background: var(--ion);
  animation: cue 2.1s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes cue {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
  25%  { opacity: 1; }
  70%  { transform: translateY(16px); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0; }
}
.scroll-cue:hover { border-color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.7); }

/* Hero z-index sanity */
#hero-canvas { z-index: 1; }
.hero-grid { z-index: 3; }
.hero-ticker { z-index: 3; }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: 92px 0; }
.section-dark { background: var(--ink-950); color: var(--text-inv); }
.section-dark p { color: var(--muted-inv); }

/* ---------- Premium GeekAxis-Style Dark Luxury Glass Sections ---------- */
.section-light {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #060d1e 0%, #09142c 50%, #060d1e 100%);
  color: var(--text-inv);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.14);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.14);
  position: relative;
}
.section-light::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.25;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.15) 0.75px, transparent 0.75px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}
.section-light h1,
.section-light h2,
.section-light h3,
.section-light h4 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.section-light .lead,
.section-light p {
  color: var(--muted-inv) !important;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.section-light .eyebrow {
  color: var(--ion) !important;
  background: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.22) !important;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.section-light .eyebrow::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--volt), var(--ion));
}

/* Dark Glass Cards — High-Contrast Tech Architecture */
.section-light .card {
  background: rgba(13, 24, 48, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.18);
  color: var(--text-inv);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), border-color 0.3s;
}
.section-light .card h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.section-light .card p {
  color: var(--muted-inv) !important;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.68;
}
.section-light .scenario-note {
  color: #1e293b !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.section-light .card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.4), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3));
}
.section-light .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--volt);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.section-light .icon-badge {
  background: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--ion) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.section-light .svc-group-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.2);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.section-light .scenario .meta {
  color: var(--ion) !important;
  background: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.25) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- 3-Act Cinematic Storytelling Section (#services) ---------- */
.services-story-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
}
.act-nav-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  z-index: 80;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: rgba(8, 17, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.act-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
}
.act-tab {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted-inv);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.act-tab .act-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--ion);
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}
.act-tab:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.act-tab.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--volt), var(--ion));
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.45);
}
.act-tab.is-active .act-num {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Tier 1 SVG Assembly Stage */
.services-assembly-stage {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}
.assembly-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.assembly-cluster {
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.assembly-cluster.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}
.assembly-cluster.is-active .cluster-orbit {
  stroke: #1d4ed8;
  fill: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08);
}
.assembly-cluster.is-active .cluster-core {
  fill: #1d4ed8;
  stroke: #60a5fa;
}

/* Act Panels & Kinetic Stat Spotlight */
.services-acts-stage {
  position: relative;
}
.act-panel {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.act-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.act-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}
.act-headline-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.act-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  background: #dbeafe;
  border: 1px solid #93c5fd;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.act-stat-spotlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #93c5fd;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15);
}
.act-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  line-height: 1;
}
.act-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #020617;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.svc-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc-bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .act-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
/* ---------- 4-Act Market Comparison Cinematic Section ---------- */
.comp-nav-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  z-index: 80;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.comp-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.comp-tab {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.comp-tab .comp-num {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}
.comp-tab:hover {
  color: #1d4ed8;
  background: #f8fafc;
}
.comp-tab.is-active {
  background: #1d4ed8;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
}
.comp-tab.is-active .comp-num {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.comp-assembly-stage {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.comp-cluster circle { transition: all 0.4s ease; }
.comp-cluster text { transition: fill 0.3s ease; }
.comp-cluster.is-active circle:first-child {
  fill: #dbeafe;
  stroke: #1d4ed8;
  stroke-width: 3px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35));
}
.comp-cluster.is-active circle:nth-child(2) { stroke: #2563eb; }
.comp-cluster.is-active circle:nth-child(3) { fill: #1d4ed8; }
.comp-cluster.is-active text { fill: #1d4ed8; font-weight: 800; }

.comp-act-panel {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.comp-act-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.comp-act-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.comp-act-title-group .act-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  background: #dbeafe;
  border: 1px solid #93c5fd;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.comp-act-title-group h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #020617 !important;
  margin: 0;
}
.comp-stat-spotlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #93c5fd;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -6px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15);
}
.comp-stat-spotlight .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  line-height: 1;
}
.comp-stat-spotlight .lbl {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #020617;
  max-width: 260px;
}

.comp-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.comp-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.comp-card.is-axiom {
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border: 2px solid #3b6cff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -8px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.comp-card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #0284c7);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.comp-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #020617 !important;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.comp-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155 !important;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.comp-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.comp-bullet-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.comp-bullet-list li.check { color: #166534; }
.comp-bullet-list li.check::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #16a34a;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.comp-bullet-list li.cross { color: #991b1b; }
.comp-bullet-list li.cross::before {
  content: '✕';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #dc2626;
  font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .comp-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .comp-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .comp-act-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

.section-light .comp-chart-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 32px !important;
}
.section-light .comp-bar-label {
  color: #2563eb !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.section-light .comp-bar-track {
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
}
.section-light .comp-bar-fill.fill-staff,
.section-light .comp-bar-fill.fill-msp,
.section-light .comp-bar-fill.fill-offshore {
  background: #cbd5e1 !important;
}
.section-light .comp-bar-fill.fill-staff span,
.section-light .comp-bar-fill.fill-msp span,
.section-light .comp-bar-fill.fill-offshore span {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.section-light .comp-bar-fill.fill-axiom {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #0284c7) !important;
}
.section-light .comp-bar-fill.fill-axiom span {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.section-light table {
  border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}
.section-light table th {
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
}
.section-light table td {
  border-color: #e2e8f0 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
}
.section-light .btn-ghost {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.section-light .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #2563eb;
  color: #2563eb;
}
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 46px; }
.section-head .eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px;
  font: 600 0.72rem/1 var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--volt);
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.1vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.section-head .lead { font-size: 1.06rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head.center .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-head.center h2 { position: relative; padding-bottom: 18px; }
.section-head.center h2::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0; width: 52px; height: 3px;
  transform: translateX(-50%); border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--volt), var(--ion));
}
.lead { font-size: 1.14rem; color: var(--muted); }
.section-dark .lead { color: var(--muted-inv); }

/* ---------- Cards / grids ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 26px; }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}
.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.55), transparent 38%, transparent 62%, rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.4));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); border-color: rgba(59,108,255,0.35); }
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card h3 a { color: inherit; }
.card h3 a:hover { color: var(--volt-deep); text-decoration: none; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.99rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.card .more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: gap 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover .more { gap: 11px; }

/* Dark/Frosted Glass Cards for Dark Sections */
.section-dark .card,
.on-dark .card {
  background: rgba(16, 30, 61, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-inv);
}
.section-dark .card::before,
.on-dark .card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.4), transparent 38%, transparent 62%, rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.3));
}
.section-dark .card:hover,
.on-dark .card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.45);
}
.section-dark .card h3,
.on-dark .card h3 {
  color: var(--text-inv);
}
.section-dark .card h3 a,
.on-dark .card h3 a {
  color: var(--text-inv);
}
.section-dark .card h3 a:hover,
.on-dark .card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--ion);
}
.section-dark .card p,
.on-dark .card p {
  color: var(--muted-inv);
}
.section-dark .card .meta,
.on-dark .card .meta {
  color: var(--ion);
}
.section-dark .card .more,
.on-dark .card .more {
  color: var(--ion);
}
.icon-badge {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,108,255,0.12), rgba(95,217,255,0.12));
  color: var(--volt-deep); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.icon-badge svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; }

/* ---------- Split (about + stats) ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 20px 0 28px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.checklist li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--muted-inv); }
.section-light .checklist li { color: var(--muted); }
.checklist svg { flex: 0 0 22px; width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--ion); margin-top: 2px; }
.section-light .checklist svg { color: var(--volt); }

.stat-panel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.stat {
  background: var(--ink-800); border: 1px solid var(--line-inv); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 24px;
}
.stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-accent); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  display: block; line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat .lbl { color: var(--muted-inv); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 6px; display: block; }

/* ---------- Trust bar ---------- */
.trustbar { border-block: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--card); padding: 34px 0; }
.trustbar-inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px 34px; text-align: center; }
.trustbar .tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
  padding: 8px 16px; border: 1px dashed var(--line); border-radius: 999px;
}
.trustbar .lead-line { width: 100%; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--card); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: 0;
  padding: 19px 54px 19px 22px; position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--text);
}
.faq-q::after {
  content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--volt); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease), visibility 0.4s; visibility: hidden; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { visibility: visible; }
.faq-a > div { padding: 0 22px 20px; color: var(--muted); }
.faq-a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Signature Axiom Storytelling Card System ---------- */
.years-block,
.axiom-story-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #091325 0%, #030814 100%);
  color: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 38px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s;
}
.years-block:hover,
.axiom-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.75), 0 0 50px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.25);
}
.years-block .infinity-wm,
.axiom-story-card .infinity-wm {
  position: absolute;
  right: -46px;
  bottom: -30px;
  width: 260px;
  opacity: 0.18;
  color: #5fd9ff;
  animation: float-infinity 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes float-infinity {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.16; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.05) rotate(3deg); opacity: 0.24; }
}
.years-num,
.axiom-story-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 4.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5fd9ff 0%, #3b6cff 50%, #80bfff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.3);
}
.years-block h3,
.axiom-story-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.years-block p,
.axiom-story-card p {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- Scenario / case-study grid ---------- */
.scenario-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px dashed var(--line); border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 16px;
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.scenario { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.scenario .meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--volt-deep); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.scenario h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.tsl-carousel { position: relative; max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.tsl-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: start;
  min-height: 15em;
}
.tsl {
  grid-area: 1 / 1 / 2 / 2;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), visibility 0.6s;
  text-align: center;
}
.tsl.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.tsl blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 22px; color: var(--text-inv); }
.tsl .who { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ion); }
.tsl .who small { display: block; color: var(--muted-inv); margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.tsl-avatar {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-accent); color: #fff; font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.tsl-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0; margin-top: 34px; }
.tsl-nav button {
  /* WCAG 2.5.8: 24×24px click target; visual 10px dot via ::after */
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; padding: 0;
  background: transparent; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.tsl-nav button::after {
  content: ''; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.tsl-nav button[aria-selected="true"]::after { background: var(--ion); transform: scale(1.25); }
.tsl-note { text-align: center; margin-top: 26px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--muted-inv); opacity: 0.8; }

/* ---------- Capability marquee ---------- */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--card); padding: 22px 0; }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 16px; width: max-content; animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.85rem; white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--muted); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 9px 18px;
}
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, var(--volt-deep) 55%, var(--volt) 100%);
  color: #fff; padding: 66px 58px; text-align: left;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr auto; gap: 36px; align-items: center;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.6), rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.25), rgba(255, 180, 84, 0.35));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); margin-bottom: 0; }
.cta-banner .infinity-wm { position: absolute; right: -70px; top: -60px; width: 340px; opacity: 0.14; }
.cta-banner .btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--volt-deep); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); }

/* ---------- Contact section ---------- */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.form-grid { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
  font: inherit; color: var(--text); background: var(--card);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--volt); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,108,255,0.18);
}
.field .err { display: none; color: #c0322f; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.field.invalid .err { display: block; }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select, .field.invalid textarea { border-color: #c0322f; }
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; height: 1px; width: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.form-status { margin-top: 16px; font-weight: 600; display: none; }
.form-status.ok { display: block; color: #157347; }
.info-card { background: var(--ink-950); color: var(--text-inv); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 34px 32px; }
.info-card .c-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.12); }
.info-card .c-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.info-card .c-item svg { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 3px; }
.info-card .c-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; min-width: 0; }
.info-card .c-k { font: 600 0.66rem/1 var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ion); }
.info-card .c-v { color: var(--text-inv); font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.55; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.info-card .c-v a { color: var(--ion); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.info-card .c-v a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.info-card .c-v small { color: var(--muted-inv); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink-950); color: var(--muted-inv); padding: 78px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 46px; padding-bottom: 54px; }
.footer-grid h4 { color: var(--text-inv); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer-grid a { color: var(--muted-inv); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.footer-grid a:hover { color: var(--ion); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-about p { font-size: 0.94rem; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.93rem; }
.footer-contact svg { flex: 0 0 18px; width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--ion); margin-top: 3px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-inv); padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 26px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-bottom nav { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--muted-inv); }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.mt-lg { margin-top: 48px; }
.center { text-align: center; }
/* Screen-reader-only: visually hidden but accessible to AT */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
/* Form SXO helper note */
.form-hint { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; }
.form-hint a { color: var(--volt-deep); text-decoration: underline; }
.related-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 10px; }
.related-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.84rem; padding: 9px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; color: var(--volt-deep);
}
.related-links a:hover { border-color: var(--volt); text-decoration: none; background: rgba(59,108,255,0.06); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .hero-rail { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split, .faq-layout, .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .years-block { position: static; }
  .cta-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 52px 34px; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .hero { min-height: 0; }
  .hero-wm { font-size: 5.4rem; bottom: 8px; }
  .hero-aurora { width: 180vmax; height: 180vmax; top: -70vmax; right: -80vmax; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 110;
    background: var(--ink-950); flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
  }
  .main-nav a { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .nav-open .main-nav { transform: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .header-cta { display: none; }
  .grid-3, .grid-2, .stat-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section { padding: 66px 0; }
  .hero { min-height: 0; padding: 128px 0 0; }
  .hero-slides { min-height: 20em; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .hero::before { background-size: 42px 42px; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 34px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .rv, body.is-loaded .rv { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .marquee-track, .tick-track { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; width: auto; justify-content: center; }
  .card:hover, .btn:hover { transform: none; }
  #hero-canvas { display: none; }
  .hero-aurora { animation: none; }
  .scroll-cue span { animation: none; opacity: 0.9; }
  .sc-a, .sc-b { animation: none; }
  .btn-primary::before { display: none; }
  .custom-cursor-dot, .custom-cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Custom Cursor (Ethereal Glass) ---------- */
.custom-cursor-dot,
.custom-cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: width 0.22s var(--ease), height 0.22s var(--ease), background-color 0.22s var(--ease), border-color 0.22s var(--ease), opacity 0.22s var(--ease);
  opacity: 0;
}
.custom-cursor-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--ion);
}
.custom-cursor-ring {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Activated custom cursor */
body.has-custom-cursor .custom-cursor-dot,
body.has-custom-cursor .custom-cursor-ring {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Interactive elements hover scaling */
body.custom-cursor-hover .custom-cursor-dot {
  background-color: var(--signal);
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
}
body.custom-cursor-hover .custom-cursor-ring {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-color: var(--volt);
  background-color: rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Hide native cursor only for fine pointers (desktops) when custom cursor is live */
@media (pointer: fine) {
  body.has-custom-cursor {
    cursor: none;
  }
  body.has-custom-cursor a,
  body.has-custom-cursor button,
  body.has-custom-cursor select,
  body.has-custom-cursor textarea,
  body.has-custom-cursor input,
  body.has-custom-cursor .card,
  body.has-custom-cursor .faq-q,
  body.has-custom-cursor [role="button"] {
    cursor: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- Premium Focus States ---------- */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--ion);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--ion);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}
.card:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--volt);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ion);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.faq-q:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--ion);
  outline-offset: -3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.hero-dots button:focus-visible,
.tsl-nav button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ion);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Spring scroll reveals (60fps optimized) ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 32px, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

/* General link colors inside dark backgrounds to guarantee contrast */
.section-dark a:not(.btn),
.on-dark a:not(.btn) {
  color: var(--ion);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.section-dark a:not(.btn):hover,
.on-dark a:not(.btn):hover {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ============================================================
   Premium MNC Level Typography & Card Polish
   ============================================================ */
.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.on-dark h1,
.on-dark h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.section-dark p,
.on-dark p {
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.eyebrow {
  color: var(--ion);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

/* Double-bezel glassmorphism cards */
.section-dark .card,
.on-dark .card {
  background: rgba(16, 30, 61, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.section-dark .card:hover,
.on-dark .card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), 0 18px 44px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Services Bento Group Layout */
.svc-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.svc-group-title {
  grid-column: span 3;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--ion);
  margin-top: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--volt);
  padding-left: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .svc-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .svc-group-title { grid-column: span 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .svc-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-group-title { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* About & Story Grid Layout */
.story-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; margin-top: 56px; }
.story-visual { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line-inv); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); }
.story-visual img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: saturate(0.85); transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.story-visual:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.offices-section { margin-top: 92px; }
.office-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.office-city { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.office-address { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted-inv); line-height: 1.55; }
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; margin-top: 56px; }
.val-card { background: rgba(16, 30, 61, 0.45); border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.16); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px 32px; backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); position: relative; }
.val-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 14px; }
.val-card p { color: var(--muted-inv); font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* FAQ Search & Filtering Layout */
.faq-search-wrap { max-width: 600px; margin: 34px 0 34px; text-align: left; }
.faq-search { display: block; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 16px 22px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line-inv); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); color: #fff; font: inherit; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
.faq-search:focus { border-color: var(--volt); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,108,255,0.22); }
.faq-cat-section { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.faq-cat-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-inv); padding-bottom: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM VFX — Axiom Infinity v2.0 (Award-Level Edition)
   Added: Holographic Core, metallic headings, tilt cards, glow borders,
   floating orbs, stagger reveals, scroll progress bar
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Font imports (Space Grotesk + Inter) ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ---------- Scroll progress bar ---------- */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 9999;
  height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--volt), var(--ion));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(95,217,255,0.6);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Metallic gradient headings (dark sections) ---------- */
.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.on-dark h1,
.on-dark h2 {
  background: var(--grad-metallic);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
/* Override for eyebrows */
.section-dark .eyebrow,
.on-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--ion); background: none; -webkit-background-clip: unset; background-clip: unset; }

/* ---------- Holographic Data Core canvas ---------- */
.vfx-core-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: min(520px, 90vw);
  height: min(520px, 90vw);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
#vfx-core-canvas {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: block;
  touch-action: none;
}
.vfx-core-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -20px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(59,108,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(24px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Tilt card 3D effect ---------- */
.tilt-card {
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tilt-shine {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

/* ---------- Glow border trace ---------- */
.glow-border {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.glow-border::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(95,217,255,0.35) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(calc(var(--glow-x, -999px) - 90px), calc(var(--glow-y, -999px) - 90px));
  opacity: 0; z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.glow-border.glow-active::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Stagger child animations ---------- */
.stagger-child {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.stagger-in .stagger-child,
.stagger-child.stagger-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---------- Stat card entrance ---------- */
.stat {
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.stat.stat-in { animation: statPop 0.6s var(--ease-spring) forwards; }
@keyframes statPop {
  from { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0.4; }
  to   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---------- Glassmorphic premium cards (dark sections) ---------- */
.section-dark .card,
.section-dark .service-card,
.section-dark .pillar-card,
.on-dark .card {
  background: rgba(13, 24, 48, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(160, 200, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(5,9,15,0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.section-dark .card:hover,
.section-dark .service-card:hover { border-color: rgba(95,217,255,0.25); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(5,9,15,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(95,217,255,0.08); }

/* ---------- Icon badge upgraded ---------- */
.icon-badge {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,108,255,0.15) 0%, rgba(95,217,255,0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(95,217,255,0.2);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--ion);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(95,217,255,0.12);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.icon-badge:hover,
*:hover > .icon-badge { box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(95,217,255,0.28); transform: scale(1.06); }
.icon-badge svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; }

/* ---------- Section eyebrow upgraded ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ion);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; display: block; height: 1px;
  background: var(--ion);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.eyebrow::before { width: 20px; }
.eyebrow::after { width: 10px; }
.section-light .eyebrow { color: var(--volt-deep); }
.section-light .eyebrow::before,
.section-light .eyebrow::after { background: var(--volt-deep); }

/* ---------- CTA banner premium upgrade ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ink-900) 0%, #0d2060 55%, var(--volt) 130%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

/* ---------- Hero section visual layout ---------- */
.hero-inner-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner-grid { padding: 16px 0; }
  .hero-inner { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Button premium upgrades ---------- */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, var(--volt) 0%, #4f88ff 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(59,108,255,0.45), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12) inset;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s var(--ease), background 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(59,108,255,0.6), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.16) inset;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, #4f80ff 0%, #5fd9ff 100%);
}
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* ---------- Nav premium glass ---------- */
.site-header.is-solid {
  background: rgba(5, 9, 15, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(160,200,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(160,200,255,0.04), 0 4px 24px rgba(5,9,15,0.4);
}

/* ---------- Premium section transitions ---------- */
.section-dark {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(59,108,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- Office cards upgraded ---------- */
.office-card {
  background: rgba(13,24,48,0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,200,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.office-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(95,217,255,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(5,9,15,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(95,217,255,0.12);
}
.office-flag {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

/* ---------- FAQ premium upgrade ---------- */
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--card);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.section-dark .faq-item {
  background: rgba(13,24,48,0.6);
  border-color: rgba(160,200,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(95,217,255,0.3); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(59,108,255,0.4); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(59,108,255,0.12); }

/* ---------- Testimonial section premium ---------- */
.tsl {
  background: var(--grad-card-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-inv);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

/* ---------- Value/pillar card premium ---------- */
.val-card {
  background: rgba(13,24,48,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,200,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.val-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(95,217,255,0.3), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.val-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(95,217,255,0.25); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(5,9,15,0.4); }
.val-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.val-card h3 { color: var(--text-inv); font-size: 1.18rem; margin-top: 16px; }
.val-card p { color: var(--muted-inv); font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Service card premium (bento) ---------- */
.svc-card {
  background: rgba(13,24,48,0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(160,200,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(95,217,255,0.25); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(5,9,15,0.45); }
.svc-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-card h3 { color: var(--text-inv); }
.svc-card p { color: var(--muted-inv); font-size: 0.93rem; }

/* ---------- Chip (marquee) premium ---------- */
.chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem; white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--volt); color: var(--volt); }

/* ---------- Footer premium upgrade ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink-950);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(160,200,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(95,217,255,0.2), transparent);
}

/* ---------- Scrollbar premium ---------- */
body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--volt), var(--ion)); border-radius: 8px; }
body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ink-950); }

/* ---------- Selection premium ---------- */
::selection { background: rgba(95,217,255,0.25); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Focus rings premium ---------- */
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--ion); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(95,217,255,0.15); }

/* ---------- Orb container ---------- */
.orb-container { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }

/* ---------- Section group header (services) ---------- */
.svc-group-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ion);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(95,217,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.svc-group-label::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(95,217,255,0.1); }

/* ---------- Responsive tweaks ---------- */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.6rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 2rem); }
  .office-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .val-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
}

/* ---------- Branded Preloader ---------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100vw; height: 100dvh;
  background: #060d19;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 0.45s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.preloader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}
.preloader-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}
.preloader-logo {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #e8f0ff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  animation: preloader-fade-in 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}
.preloader-bar {
  width: 140px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.preloader-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 100%; width: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--volt), var(--ion));
  animation: preloader-load 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes preloader-fade-in {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes preloader-load {
  0% { left: -55%; width: 30%; }
  100% { left: 100%; width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Focus Visible Accessibility Parity ---------- */
*:focus {
  outline: none;
}
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ion);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.25);
}
a.btn:focus-visible,
button.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ion);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ============================================================
   v4 SITE-WIDE 3D/VFX DESIGN SYSTEM UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. SVG draw-in lines animation */
.vfx-draw path,
.vfx-draw circle,
.vfx-draw rect,
.vfx-draw polyline,
.vfx-draw line {
  stroke-dasharray: 200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.tilt-card:hover .vfx-draw path,
.tilt-card:hover .vfx-draw circle,
.tilt-card:hover .vfx-draw rect,
.tilt-card:hover .vfx-draw polyline,
.tilt-card:hover .vfx-draw line,
.reveal.in .vfx-draw path,
.reveal.in .vfx-draw circle,
.reveal.in .vfx-draw rect,
.reveal.in .vfx-draw polyline,
.reveal.in .vfx-draw line {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

/* 2. 3D Card children push-back depth */
.tilt-card .icon-badge {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.tilt-card:hover .icon-badge {
  transform: translateZ(18px) scale(1.05);
}
.tilt-card h3 {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.tilt-card:hover h3 {
  transform: translateZ(10px);
}

/* 3. Follow-the-Sun network graph visual styles & animations */
.about-visuals {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}
.network-graph-container {
  background: rgba(8, 18, 38, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s;
}
.network-graph-container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.22);
}
.network-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ion);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.4);
}
.network-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}
.net-edge {
  stroke-dasharray: 4 4;
}
.net-edge-flow {
  animation: net-dash 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes net-dash {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -80;
  }
}
.net-node {
  cursor: pointer;
}
.net-node .net-dot {
  transition: r 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), fill 0.2s ease;
}
.net-node:hover .net-dot {
  r: 9px;
}
.net-tooltip {
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.net-ping {
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: net-ping-pulse 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes net-ping-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.4; }
}
.net-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  fill: var(--fg-dim);
  transition: fill 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.net-node:hover .net-label {
  fill: var(--volt);
}
.net-tooltip {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: translateY(4px);
}
.net-node:hover .net-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.net-tooltip rect {
  fill: #081427 !important;
  stroke: #5fd9ff !important;
  stroke-width: 1.2px !important;
  rx: 6px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}
.net-tooltip text {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  fill: #5fd9ff !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 4. Why Axiom 3D Flip Cards */
.card-flip {
  background: transparent;
  perspective: 1000px;
  min-height: 310px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.card-flip-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.card-flip:hover .card-flip-inner,
.card-flip:focus .card-flip-inner,
.card-flip:focus-within .card-flip-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.card-flip-front,
.card-flip-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  background: var(--card);
}
.card-flip-front {
  z-index: 2;
  transform: rotateY(0deg);
}
.card-flip-back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(16, 24, 48, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 24px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.06);
}
.card-flip-back h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--volt);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.flip-details {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.flip-details li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--fg-dim);
}
.flip-details li strong {
  color: var(--fg);
}
.flip-hint {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ion);
  opacity: 0.75;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 600px), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .card-flip {
    min-height: auto;
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .card-flip-inner {
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .card-flip-front,
  .card-flip-back {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 24px;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .card-flip-front {
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
  }
  .card-flip-back {
    transform: none !important;
    background: rgba(16, 24, 48, 0.4);
  }
  .flip-hint {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* 5. Comparison Chart Fills & Testimonial floating quote */
.comp-chart-wrapper {
  margin: 32px 0 48px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-inv);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.comp-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.comp-bar-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--volt);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.comp-bar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 6px;
  height: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.comp-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 16px;
  width: 0; /* Animated dynamically in JS */
}
.comp-bar-fill.fill-axiom {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3b8b, var(--ion));
}
.comp-bar-fill.fill-staff {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.comp-bar-fill.fill-msp {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.comp-bar-fill.fill-offshore {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.comp-bar-fill span {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-inv);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.comp-bar-fill.animate-fill {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Testimonial floating quote parallax style */
.tsl-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tsl-quote-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 140px;
  height: auto;
  color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.035);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translateY(var(--quote-y, 0px));
  transition: transform 0.12s ease-out;
}

/* 6. Case Studies document settle perspective */
.card.scenario {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(12deg) rotateY(-8deg) translateY(48px) translateZ(-24px);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.card.scenario.in {
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0) rotateY(0) translateY(0) translateZ(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.card.scenario:hover {
  transform: perspective(1000px) translateZ(12px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 600px), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .card.scenario {
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* 7. Contact form success signal pulse */
.js-submit-btn.success-pulse {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible !important;
}
.js-submit-btn.success-pulse::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--volt) 20%, transparent 70%);
  animation: success-signal-wave 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}
@keyframes success-signal-wave {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.95;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.6);
  }

/* ============================================================
   GEEKAXIS LUXURY TECH DESIGN SYSTEM EXTENSIONS
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. GeekAxis Section Tagline Accent */
.geek-tagline-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ion);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.geek-tagline-box .chevron-left,
.geek-tagline-box .chevron-right {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.geek-tagline-box .tagline-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--volt), var(--ion));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* GeekAxis Service Card Plus Button */
.geek-plus-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--ion);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.geek-plus-btn:hover {
  background: var(--grad-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.5);
}

/* GeekAxis Satisfied Avatar Banner */
.geek-satisfied-banner {
  background: rgba(12, 24, 54, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
}
.geek-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.geek-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #081128;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-left: -10px;
}
.geek-avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

/* 2. High-Impact Trust Banner */
.geek-trust-banner {
  position: relative;
  margin: 56px 0;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 32, 72, 0.82), rgba(8, 17, 40, 0.94));
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.geek-trust-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.geek-trust-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.geek-trust-inner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* 3. Partner & Recognition Grid (3x3 Matrix) */
.geek-recognition-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.geek-logo-box {
  background: rgba(8, 17, 40, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  min-height: 130px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.geek-logo-box:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 32, 72, 0.9);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 24px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.18);
}
.geek-logo-box svg,
.geek-logo-box img {
  max-width: 140px;
  max-height: 48px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
}
.geek-logo-box:hover svg,
.geek-logo-box:hover img {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.5));
}

/* 4. "Driving Global IT Excellence" Split Layout */
.geek-about-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 64px 0;
}
.geek-about-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(16, 32, 72, 0.8), rgba(8, 17, 40, 0.95));
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.geek-progress-wrap {
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.geek-progress-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-inv);
}
.geek-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.geek-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 98%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--volt), var(--ion));
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.6);
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* 5. 4-Step Interactive Engagement Protocol Workflow */
.geek-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.geek-process-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(12, 24, 54, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 160, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.geek-process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--volt);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(59, 108, 255, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.geek-process-step {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ion);
  background: rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(95, 217, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.geek-process-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.geek-process-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted-inv) !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .geek-about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .geek-process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .geek-trust-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .geek-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .geek-recognition-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}