/* =========================================================
   Southern Star Plumbing — Stylesheet (v5 "fresh & light")
   Palette: Clean bright blue + soft teal accent, mostly white
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --ink:#1a2740;
  --navy:#003388;
  --navy-2:#06224a;
  --muted:#6a7a94;
  --line:#e8edf5;
  --line-2:#f0f4fa;
  --bg:#ffffff;
  --bg-soft:#f7fafd;
  --bg-cool:#eef5ff;

  --blue:#006ee2;
  --blue-bright:#2b8bff;
  --blue-deep:#0059b3;
  --blue-soft:#d9ecff;
  --blue-softer:#eef5ff;

  --teal:#00cca7;
  --teal-bright:#19e2bf;
  --teal-deep:#00a387;
  --teal-soft:#c4f5ea;

  --radius:14px;
  --radius-sm:10px;
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 8px rgba(11,34,69,.04);
  --shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(11,34,69,.06);
  --shadow-lg:0 24px 56px rgba(11,34,69,.1);
  --shadow-blue:0 14px 32px rgba(0,110,226,.22);
  --maxw:1200px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
html,body{overflow-x:hidden}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:'Inter',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen,Ubuntu,sans-serif;
  color:#334662;
  background:var(--bg);
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;height:auto}
iframe{max-width:100%}
a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s var(--ease)}
a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{
  font-family:'Poppins',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  margin:0 0 .5em;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.18;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.015em;
}
h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.35rem);letter-spacing:-.025em}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);letter-spacing:-.02em}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.45rem)}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
.container{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}

/* ============================= TOP BAR ============================= */
.topbar{
  background:#fff;
  color:#546682;font-size:.86rem;padding:10px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.topbar .container{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar a{color:#546682}
.topbar a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.topbar .tb-left,.topbar .tb-right{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar .tb-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.topbar .tb-item svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--teal-deep)}
/* iPad & tablet viewport: hide the slim top bar to reduce vertical stack; details remain in footer + header */
@media (min-width:721px) and (max-width:1366px){
  .topbar{display:none}
}

/* ============================= HEADER ============================== */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.site-header .container{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding-top:14px;padding-bottom:14px;gap:12px;
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;min-width:0;flex-shrink:1}
.brand img{height:48px;width:auto;flex-shrink:0}
.brand .brand-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.05;min-width:0}
.brand .brand-text strong{color:var(--navy);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;white-space:nowrap}
.brand .brand-text span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}

nav.main-nav ul{display:flex;gap:2px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
nav.main-nav a{
  display:inline-block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;
  color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
}
nav.main-nav a:hover,nav.main-nav a.active{background:var(--bg-cool);color:var(--blue)}

.header-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0}
.phone-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:var(--blue);color:#fff;
  padding:11px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,110,226,.28);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.phone-btn:hover{background:var(--blue-deep);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,110,226,.35)}
.phone-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;flex-shrink:0}

.menu-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;padding:6px;cursor:pointer}
.menu-toggle svg{width:28px;height:28px;color:var(--navy)}

/* ============================== BUTTONS ============================ */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:14px 24px;border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.1px;
  transition:transform .15s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease);
  cursor:pointer;border:0;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-blue)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--blue-deep);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,110,226,.32)}
.btn-secondary{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,51,136,.22)}
.btn-secondary:hover{background:var(--navy-2);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:#fff;border-color:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--navy);border:2px solid var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.btn svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* ============================== HERO =============================== */
.hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 90% -10%,rgba(0,204,167,.16),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at -10% 100%,rgba(0,110,226,.1),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#ffffff 70%,#f3f7fc 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
  padding:84px 0 110px;
}
/* subtle separation line between the hero and the feature cards */
.hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,110,226,.14) 20%,rgba(0,204,167,.14) 50%,rgba(0,110,226,.14) 80%,transparent 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--blue-soft);
  padding:8px 16px 8px 10px;border-radius:999px;
  color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.3px;
  margin-bottom:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero-eyebrow::before{
  content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,204,167,.2);
  animation:pulse 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.25)}}
.hero h1{color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:20px}
.hero h1 .accent{
  color:var(--blue);position:relative;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;
}
.hero h1 .accent::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-4px;right:-4px;bottom:4px;height:.3em;
  background:var(--teal);opacity:.35;z-index:-1;border-radius:4px;
  transform:skewX(-8deg);
}
.hero-sub{font-size:1.1rem;color:#4a5a73;margin-bottom:28px;max-width:560px;line-height:1.7}
.hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:30px}
.hero-ctas .btn-ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.hero-ctas .btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)}
.hero-badges{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:#3d4d66;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600}
.hero-badges .b{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.hero-badges svg{
  width:22px;height:22px;padding:4px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--teal-soft);color:var(--teal-deep);flex-shrink:0;
}

/* ============================= CAROUSEL ============================ */
.carousel{
  position:relative;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;max-height:560px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  background:#e9eff8;
}
.carousel .slides{position:absolute;inset:0}
.carousel .slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s var(--ease);
}
.carousel .slide.active{opacity:1;z-index:1}
.carousel .slide img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.carousel::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 50%,rgba(0,51,136,.35));
}
.carousel .dots{
  position:absolute;bottom:18px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;gap:8px;z-index:3;
}
.carousel .dots button{
  width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:0;
  transition:background .2s var(--ease), width .3s var(--ease);
}
.carousel .dots button[aria-current="true"]{background:#fff;width:28px;border-radius:5px}
.carousel .arrow{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:3;
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border:0;cursor:pointer;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
  opacity:0;
}
.carousel:hover .arrow{opacity:1}
.carousel .arrow:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.08)}
.carousel .arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.carousel .arrow.prev{left:14px}
.carousel .arrow.next{right:14px}
.carousel .caption{
  position:absolute;left:20px;bottom:56px;z-index:3;color:#fff;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.35);letter-spacing:.2px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.carousel .caption svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--teal-bright)}

.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-visual::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-18px -18px auto auto;width:120px;height:120px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-bright),var(--teal));
  border-radius:50%;z-index:0;filter:blur(1px);opacity:.22;
}
.hero-visual::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-14px;left:-14px;width:90px;height:90px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright),var(--blue));
  border-radius:16px;z-index:0;transform:rotate(10deg);opacity:.18;
}
.hero-chip{
  position:absolute;z-index:4;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:12px 16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;max-width:220px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-chip .ic{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright),var(--blue-deep));color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;
}
.hero-chip .ic.teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-bright),var(--teal-deep));color:#fff}
.hero-chip .ic svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.hero-chip strong{display:block;color:var(--navy);font-size:.96rem;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;line-height:1.15}
.hero-chip span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem}
.hero-chip-1{top:18px;left:-16px}
.hero-chip-2{bottom:34px;right:-16px}

/* ============================= SECTIONS ============================ */
section{padding:84px 0}
.section-alt{background:var(--bg-soft)}
.section-cool{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-cool),#fff)}
.section-head{text-align:center;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 50px}
.section-head .eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.section-head .eyebrow::before,.section-head .eyebrow::after{
  content:"";display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--teal);
  vertical-align:middle;margin:0 10px;border-radius:2px;
}
.section-head h2{margin-bottom:14px}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem}
.section-head.left{text-align:left;margin-left:0}
.section-head.left .eyebrow::before{display:none}

/* ========================== FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ====================== */
.features{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:72px;margin-top:-56px;position:relative;z-index:2;background:#fff}
.features .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.feature-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.feature-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.feature-card .num{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:22px;font-size:4.4rem;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--line-2);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;line-height:1;z-index:0;
}
.feature-card .ic{
  width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright) 0%,var(--blue-deep) 100%);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:16px;position:relative;z-index:1;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-blue);
}
.feature-card:nth-child(2) .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-bright),var(--teal-deep));box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(0,204,167,.25)}
.feature-card:nth-child(3) .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(0,51,136,.22)}
.feature-card .ic svg{width:26px;height:26px}
.feature-card h3{position:relative;z-index:1;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:1.2rem}
.feature-card p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;position:relative;z-index:1;font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.65}
.feature-card .more{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:16px;
  color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.feature-card:nth-child(2) .more{color:var(--teal-deep)}
.feature-card:nth-child(3) .more{color:var(--navy)}
.feature-card .more:hover{color:var(--navy-2)}

/* ============================ LIFESTYLE STRIP ======================= */
.lifestyle-strip{padding:0;margin:0;background:#fff}
.lifestyle-strip .grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.lifestyle-strip .cell{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;
}
.lifestyle-strip .cell img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease), filter .3s var(--ease);
  filter:saturate(1.02);
}
.lifestyle-strip .cell:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);filter:saturate(1.12)}
.lifestyle-strip .cell::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(0,51,136,.72));
}
.lifestyle-strip .cell .label{
  position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:12px;z-index:1;
  color:#fff;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  letter-spacing:.2px;line-height:1.25;
}
.lifestyle-strip .cell .label small{
  display:block;color:var(--teal-bright);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:1.4px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:3px;
}

/* ============================ SERVICES ============================= */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.service-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.service-card .thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/11;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg-soft)}
.service-card .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.service-card:hover .thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.service-card .thumb::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%,rgba(0,51,136,.38));
}
.service-card .tag{
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:2;
  background:var(--blue);color:#fff;
  padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.3px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,110,226,.3);
}
.service-card .tag.teal{background:var(--teal-deep);box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(0,163,135,.3)}
.service-card .body{padding:22px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.service-card h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.service-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;flex:1;line-height:1.65}
.service-card .arrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:14px;
  color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;
}
.service-card .arrow svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.service-card:hover .arrow{color:var(--navy)}
.service-card:hover .arrow svg{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* ============================ ABOUT =============================== */
.about{padding:96px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.about .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
.about-media{position:relative}
.about-media img{border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.about-media::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-18px;left:-18px;width:100px;height:100px;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,var(--blue-bright) 0,var(--blue-bright) 2px,transparent 2px,transparent 9px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);opacity:.28;z-index:-1;
}
.about-media .stat-card{
  position:absolute;bottom:-24px;right:-16px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright),var(--navy));color:#fff;
  padding:20px 26px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,51,136,.28);
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
}
.about-media .stat-card strong{display:block;font-size:2.3rem;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.about-media .stat-card span{font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;opacity:.95}
.about-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:22px 0 28px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px 20px}
.about-list li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:.94rem}
.about-list li::before{
  content:"";flex:0 0 22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--blue) url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/></svg>") no-repeat center;
  background-size:12px;margin-top:1px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(0,110,226,.22);
}

/* ============================ STATS =============================== */
.stats{
  background:var(--bg-soft);
  padding:72px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.stats .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.stat{
  text-align:center;background:#fff;padding:28px 20px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
  border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.stat::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--blue-bright));
}
.stat:nth-child(even)::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal-deep),var(--teal-bright))}
.stat:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.stat strong{display:block;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:2.5rem;color:var(--blue);line-height:1;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.stat:nth-child(even) strong{color:var(--teal-deep)}
.stat span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.2px;font-weight:600}

/* =========================== PROJECTS ============================== */
.projects-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.project{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.project:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.project img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.project:hover img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.project .overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;padding:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 35%,rgba(0,51,136,.9));
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;color:#fff;
}
.project .overlay h3{color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;font-size:1.15rem}
.project .overlay span{
  color:var(--teal-bright);font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.6px;text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* =========================== TESTIMONIALS ========================== */
.testimonial-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px}
.testimonial{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px 28px 26px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);position:relative;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.testimonial:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.testimonial::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:22px;right:22px;height:3px;
  background:var(--blue);border-radius:0 0 2px 2px;
}
.testimonial:nth-child(even)::before{background:var(--teal)}
.testimonial .quote{
  font-size:3.2rem;color:var(--blue-soft);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  position:absolute;top:8px;right:20px;line-height:1;
}
.testimonial:nth-child(even) .quote{color:var(--teal-soft)}
.testimonial .stars{color:#f5a623;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:.95rem}
.testimonial p{color:var(--ink);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:18px;font-style:italic}
.testimonial .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.testimonial .avatar{
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright),var(--blue-deep));
  color:#fff;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-blue);
}
.testimonial:nth-child(even) .avatar{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-bright),var(--teal-deep));box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,204,167,.28)}
.testimonial .who strong{display:block;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif}
.testimonial .who span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem}

/* =========================== BLOG PREVIEW ========================== */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.post-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.post-card[hidden]{display:none}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:transparent}
.post-card .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg-soft);position:relative;display:block}
.post-card .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.post-card:hover .thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.post-card .body{padding:22px 24px 26px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.post-card .meta{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.post-card .cat{
  background:var(--bg-cool);color:var(--blue);padding:3px 10px;border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.3px;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.post-card h3{font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:8px}
.post-card h3 a{color:var(--navy)}
.post-card h3 a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.post-card .excerpt{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;flex:1;line-height:1.65}
.post-card .read-more{
  margin-top:14px;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
}

/* ======================== BLOG SEARCH + FILTER ====================== */
.blog-toolbar{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(280px,420px) 1fr;gap:22px 28px;
  align-items:center;margin:0 0 26px;
}
.blog-search{
  position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);padding:0 14px 0 18px;height:52px;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.blog-search:focus-within{border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,110,226,.12),var(--shadow-sm)}
.blog-search svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--blue);flex-shrink:0}
.blog-search input{
  flex:1;border:0;outline:0;background:transparent;
  font:500 .98rem/1.2 'Inter',sans-serif;color:var(--ink);
  padding:0 8px;height:100%;min-width:0;
}
.blog-search input::placeholder{color:#94a3b8;font-weight:400}
.blog-search input::-webkit-search-cancel-button{display:none}
.blog-search .clear{
  flex-shrink:0;background:var(--bg-cool);border:0;border-radius:50%;
  width:28px;height:28px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--blue);cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s var(--ease);
}
.blog-search .clear[hidden]{display:none}
.blog-search .clear:hover{background:var(--blue-soft)}
.blog-search .clear svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--blue)}
.blog-empty[hidden]{display:none}

.blog-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:flex-end}
.blog-filter .chip{
  padding:7px 15px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;
  background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s var(--ease);
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;letter-spacing:.1px;
}
.blog-filter .chip:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue)}
.blog-filter .chip.active{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright),var(--blue-deep));color:#fff;border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-blue);
}

.blog-count{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin:0 0 18px;font-weight:500}

.blog-empty{
  background:#fff;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:56px 32px;text-align:center;max-width:560px;margin:10px auto;
}
.blog-empty svg{width:46px;height:46px;color:var(--blue);opacity:.55;margin-bottom:14px}
.blog-empty h3{color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.2rem}
.blog-empty p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:22px;line-height:1.6}

/* ============================== CTA ================================ */
.cta-banner{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 320px at 15% 100%,rgba(0,204,167,.22),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color:#fff;padding:66px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='60' height='60'><circle cx='1' cy='1' r='1' fill='%2300cca7' opacity='.15'/></svg>");
  background-size:22px 22px;opacity:.45;
}
.cta-banner::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-100px;top:-100px;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,110,226,.3),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-banner .container{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-banner h2{color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px}
.cta-banner p{color:#c9d4eb;margin:0;max-width:540px}
.cta-banner .actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-banner .btn-primary{background:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,110,226,.4)}
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--blue-bright)}

/* ============================= FOOTER ============================== */
.site-footer{
  background:var(--navy-2);color:#b8c6dc;padding:72px 0 0;position:relative;
}
.site-footer::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-bright) 0%,var(--blue) 50%,var(--teal) 100%);
}
.site-footer .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:44px}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:18px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.site-footer .brand-footer img{height:46px;margin-bottom:18px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.site-footer p{color:#93a6c2;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.7}
.site-footer a{color:#b8c6dc;transition:color .2s var(--ease)}
.site-footer a:hover{color:var(--teal-bright)}
.footer-links{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.footer-links a{font-size:.94rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.footer-links a::before{content:"→";color:var(--teal-bright);font-weight:700;transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.footer-links a:hover::before{transform:translateX(3px)}
.footer-contact li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:12px;list-style:none;font-size:.94rem}
.footer-contact ul{padding:0;margin:0}
.footer-contact .ic{
  flex:0 0 32px;height:32px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(0,204,167,.14);
  color:var(--teal-bright);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.footer-contact .ic svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.hours-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.hours-list li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.08);font-size:.92rem;gap:10px}
.hours-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.hours-list span:last-child{color:var(--teal-bright);font-weight:600}
.copyright{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:22px 0;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.86rem;color:#7b8daa;
}

/* ======================== SUB-PAGE HERO ============================ */
.page-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 90% -10%,rgba(0,204,167,.18),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at -10% 100%,rgba(0,110,226,.12),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#ffffff 70%,#f3f7fc 100%);
  color:var(--ink);padding:88px 0 92px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(0,110,226,.14) 20%,rgba(0,204,167,.14) 50%,rgba(0,110,226,.14) 80%,transparent 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:900px}
.page-hero .eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--blue-soft);
  padding:8px 16px 8px 10px;border-radius:999px;
  color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.3px;
  margin-bottom:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);text-transform:uppercase;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow::before{
  content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,204,167,.2);animation:pulse 1.8s infinite;
}
.page-hero h1{color:var(--navy);margin:0 0 16px;font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08}
.page-hero h1 .accent{
  color:var(--blue);position:relative;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;
}
.page-hero h1 .accent::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-4px;right:-4px;bottom:4px;height:.3em;
  background:var(--teal);opacity:.35;z-index:-1;border-radius:4px;transform:skewX(-8deg);
}
.page-hero .lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.35vw,1.15rem);max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65}
.page-hero .hero-chips{display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 14px;justify-content:center;margin-top:26px}
.page-hero .hero-chips .b{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;
  background:#fff;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(11,34,69,.05);
}
.page-hero .hero-chips .b svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--teal-deep)}
.page-hero .hero-ctas{justify-content:center;margin-top:28px}
.page-hero .crumb{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);opacity:.85;margin:26px 0 0}
.page-hero .crumb a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600}
.page-hero .crumb a:hover{color:var(--navy)}

/* ------ Image-backed hero variant (.has-bg) ------ */
.page-hero.has-bg{
  padding:120px 0 110px;color:#fff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,40,110,.82) 0%,rgba(0,70,160,.7) 45%,rgba(0,110,226,.55) 100%),
    var(--bg-image,#003388) center/cover no-repeat;
}
.page-hero.has-bg::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 90% 0%,rgba(0,204,167,.22),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 300px at 10% 100%,rgba(43,139,255,.18),transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero.has-bg::after{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.24) 20%,rgba(0,204,167,.3) 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.24) 80%,transparent 100%);
}
.page-hero.has-bg h1{color:#fff}
.page-hero.has-bg h1 .accent{color:var(--teal-bright)}
.page-hero.has-bg h1 .accent::after{background:rgba(0,204,167,.35);opacity:.8}
.page-hero.has-bg .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}
.page-hero.has-bg .eyebrow{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);box-shadow:none;
}
.page-hero.has-bg .hero-chips .b{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:#fff;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.page-hero.has-bg .hero-chips .b svg{color:var(--teal-bright)}
.page-hero.has-bg .crumb{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.page-hero.has-bg .crumb a{color:#fff}
.page-hero.has-bg .crumb a:hover{color:var(--teal-bright)}

/* ======================== PREMIUM STATS STRIP ======================= */
.stats-strip{background:#fff;padding:64px 0;position:relative;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.stats-strip .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:28px}
.stats-strip .stat{text-align:center;padding:22px 14px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.stats-strip .stat:last-child{border-right:0}
.stats-strip .stat strong{
  display:block;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--teal-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  margin-bottom:4px;line-height:1;
}
.stats-strip .stat span{color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.2px}

/* ======================== VALUES GRID (About) ======================= */
.values .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.value-card{
  background:#fff;padding:28px 24px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.value-card .ic{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright),var(--blue-deep));color:#fff;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-blue);margin-bottom:16px;
}
.value-card:nth-child(2) .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-bright),var(--teal-deep));box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,204,167,.28)}
.value-card:nth-child(3) .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2b8bff,#003388)}
.value-card:nth-child(4) .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--blue))}
.value-card .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.value-card h3{color:var(--navy);font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.value-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}

/* ======================== PROCESS STEPS (Services) ================== */
.process{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7fafd 0%,#ffffff 100%)}
.process .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;counter-reset:step}
.step-card{
  position:relative;background:#fff;padding:32px 24px 26px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.step-card::before{
  counter-increment:step;content:counter(step,decimal-leading-zero);
  position:absolute;top:-22px;left:24px;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.8rem;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--teal-deep));
  color:#fff;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:10px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,110,226,.28);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1;
}
.step-card h3{color:var(--navy);font-size:1.05rem;margin:6px 0 8px}
.step-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}

/* ======================== FAQ ACCORDION ============================= */
.faq-list{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.faq-item{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item[open]{border-color:var(--blue-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.faq-item summary{
  list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:18px 22px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
  color:var(--navy);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-item summary::after{
  content:"";width:28px;height:28px;flex:0 0 28px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg-cool) url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23006ee2' stroke-width='2.6' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/></svg>") no-repeat center/14px;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq-item .a{padding:0 22px 20px;color:#4a5a73;line-height:1.65;font-size:.98rem}
.faq-item .a a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600}

/* ======================== PROJECT FILTER BAR ======================== */
.proj-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 40px;max-width:780px}
.proj-filter .chip{
  padding:8px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;
  background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);cursor:default;
}
.proj-filter .chip.active{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright),var(--blue-deep));color:#fff;border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-blue);
}

/* ======================== FEATURED BLOG POST ======================== */
.featured-post{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;gap:0;
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);margin-bottom:46px;
}
.featured-post .media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden}
.featured-post .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.featured-post:hover .media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.featured-post .media .tag{
  position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--blue);padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(11,34,69,.15);
}
.featured-post .body{padding:38px 42px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.featured-post .meta{display:flex;gap:12px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:14px;font-weight:500}
.featured-post h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,1.9rem);margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.2}
.featured-post h2 a{color:var(--navy)}
.featured-post h2 a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.featured-post p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px}
.featured-post .read-more{
  color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  align-self:flex-start;
}
.featured-post .read-more::after{content:"→";transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.featured-post:hover .read-more::after{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ======================== FANCY 404 ================================= */
.nf{
  min-height:80vh;display:flex;align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:80px 0;color:#fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 90% -10%,rgba(0,204,167,.28),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 100%,rgba(43,139,255,.28),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#06224a 0%,#003388 60%,#0059b3 100%);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.nf::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0 2px,transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 40%,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0 2px,transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 80%,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0 2px,transparent 3px);
  background-size:120px 120px,180px 180px,160px 160px;opacity:.8;
}
.nf .container{max-width:680px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.nf .big{
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(5.5rem,20vw,11rem);line-height:.9;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff 0%,var(--teal-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  margin:0 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.04em;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0,204,167,.4));
}
.nf h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);margin-bottom:12px}
.nf p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin-bottom:28px;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.65}
.nf .actions{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.nf .actions .btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.nf .actions .btn-ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}

/* ======================== PROMISE / TRUST BAR ======================= */
.promise-bar{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f7fafd 0%,#eef5ff 100%);padding:44px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.promise-bar .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;align-items:center}
.promise-bar .item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}
.promise-bar .item .ic{
  flex:0 0 40px;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--blue-soft);color:var(--blue);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.promise-bar .item .ic svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.promise-bar .item strong{color:var(--navy);display:block;font-size:.95rem;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif}
.promise-bar .item span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.45;display:block}

/* ======================== RESPONSIVE (pages) ======================== */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .stats-strip .grid,
  .values .grid,
  .process .grid,
  .promise-bar .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stats-strip .stat:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .featured-post{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .featured-post .body{padding:28px 26px}
  .blog-toolbar{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
  .blog-filter{justify-content:flex-start}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .page-hero{padding:64px 0 68px}
  .page-hero.has-bg{padding:86px 0 80px}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,7.8vw,2.4rem)}
  .page-hero .hero-chips{gap:8px 10px}
  .page-hero .hero-chips .b{padding:7px 12px;font-size:.82rem}
  .stats-strip{padding:44px 0}
  .stats-strip .grid,.values .grid,.process .grid,.promise-bar .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
  .stats-strip .stat{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);padding-bottom:16px}
  .stats-strip .stat:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}
  .values .grid,.process .grid,.promise-bar .grid{gap:14px}
  .value-card,.step-card{padding:20px 18px}
  .step-card{padding-top:30px}
  .proj-filter .chip{padding:6px 14px;font-size:.82rem}
  .featured-post .body{padding:22px 20px}
  .faq-item summary{padding:15px 16px;font-size:.96rem}
  .faq-item .a{padding:0 16px 16px;font-size:.94rem}
  .blog-search{height:48px;padding:0 12px 0 16px}
  .blog-search input{font-size:.94rem}
  .blog-filter{gap:6px;margin:-4px -4px 0;padding:4px;overflow-x:auto;flex-wrap:nowrap;scrollbar-width:none;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .blog-filter::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .blog-filter .chip{flex-shrink:0;padding:7px 14px;font-size:.8rem}
  .blog-empty{padding:40px 20px}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .stats-strip .grid,.values .grid,.process .grid,.promise-bar .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stats-strip .stat{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
  .stats-strip .stat:last-child{border-bottom:0}
}

/* =========================== CONTACT =============================== */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:40px}
.contact-info .card{
  background:#fff;padding:20px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:12px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.contact-info .card:hover{transform:translateX(5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.contact-info .card .ic{
  flex:0 0 46px;height:46px;border-radius:11px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-bright),var(--blue-deep));color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-blue);
}
.contact-info .card:nth-child(even) .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-bright),var(--teal-deep));box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,204,167,.28)}
.contact-info .card .ic svg{width:21px;height:21px}
.contact-info .card strong{color:var(--navy);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;display:block;margin-bottom:2px}
.contact-info .card span,.contact-info .card a{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;word-break:break-word}
.contact-info .card a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.contact-form{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:34px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.form-field{margin-bottom:15px}
.form-field label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px}
.form-field input,.form-field select,.form-field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:12px 15px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;
  font:inherit;color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg-soft);
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
}
.form-field input:focus,.form-field select:focus,.form-field textarea:focus{
  outline:0;border-color:var(--blue-bright);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,110,226,.12);
}
.form-field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:140px}
.form-note{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
.form-success{
  background:#ecfdf5;color:#047857;padding:13px 18px;border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid #a7f3d0;margin-bottom:14px;display:none;
}
.form-success.show{display:block}

/* ============================= BLOG ================================ */
.article-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 320px;gap:48px;align-items:flex-start}
.article{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:36px 42px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.article .meta{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.article .cat{
  background:var(--bg-cool);color:var(--blue);padding:4px 12px;border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.article h1{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.3rem);margin-bottom:16px}
.article .feature-img{border-radius:var(--radius-sm);margin-bottom:30px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.article h2{margin-top:36px;font-size:1.45rem}
.article h3{margin-top:26px}
.article p{color:#334662;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.8}
.article a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600}
.article a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.article ul,.article ol{color:#334662;padding-left:22px;line-height:1.8}
.article li{margin-bottom:8px}
.article blockquote{
  border-left:4px solid var(--teal);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,204,167,.08),transparent);
  padding:16px 20px;margin:26px 0;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;
  color:var(--navy);font-style:italic;
}

.sidebar{position:sticky;top:92px}
.sidebar .widget{
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-bottom:20px;border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.sidebar .widget h4{color:var(--navy);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;margin-bottom:14px;font-size:1.02rem}
.sidebar .recent{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.sidebar .recent li{display:flex;gap:12px;padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.sidebar .recent li:last-child{border-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}
.sidebar .recent li:first-child{padding-top:0}
.sidebar .recent img{width:68px;height:54px;border-radius:8px;object-fit:cover;flex:0 0 68px}
.sidebar .recent a{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.91rem;line-height:1.4}
.sidebar .recent a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.sidebar .recent .d{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);display:block;margin-top:3px;font-weight:500}
.sidebar .cta-widget{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--navy));color:#fff;text-align:center;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-color:transparent;
}
.sidebar .cta-widget::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-50px;right:-50px;width:130px;height:130px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,204,167,.32),transparent 70%);
}
.sidebar .cta-widget > *{position:relative;z-index:1}
.sidebar .cta-widget h4{color:#fff;margin-bottom:8px}
.sidebar .cta-widget p{color:#cbd8ec;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:16px}

/* ======================== FLOATING PHONE =========================== */
/* Desktop: hide (header already has a prominent phone button).
   Tablet + mobile: show (much easier to tap). */
.floating-phone{display:none}
.floating-phone svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.floating-phone::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-6px;border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid var(--blue);opacity:.5;
  animation:ring 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes ring{
  0%{transform:scale(.9);opacity:.6}
  100%{transform:scale(1.5);opacity:0}
}

/* ========================= REVEAL ANIMATIONS ======================= */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

/* ============================ RESPONSIVE =========================== */
/* iPad / tablet */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .hero{padding:68px 0 84px}
  .hero .container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .hero-visual{max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
  .carousel{aspect-ratio:16/10;max-height:none}
  .features .grid,.services-grid,.blog-grid,.projects-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .lifestyle-strip .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .lifestyle-strip .cell:nth-child(4),.lifestyle-strip .cell:nth-child(5){display:none}
  .about{padding:78px 0}
  .about .container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:56px}
  .about-media{max-width:540px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
  .about-media .stat-card{right:12px;bottom:-18px}
  .stats .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}
  .testimonial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .site-footer .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .sidebar{position:static}
  .article{padding:26px}
}
/* Tablet — reveal floating phone */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .floating-phone{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    position:fixed;bottom:22px;right:22px;z-index:60;
    width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--blue);color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,110,226,.45);
    transition:transform .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease);
  }
  .floating-phone:hover{transform:scale(1.08);color:#fff;background:var(--navy)}
}

/* Nav collapse */
@media (max-width:820px){
  nav.main-nav{
    position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;
    background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:none;padding:14px 16px;
  }
  nav.main-nav.open{display:block}
  nav.main-nav ul{flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
  nav.main-nav a{padding:12px 14px;border-radius:10px;display:block}
  .menu-toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width:720px){
  section{padding:56px 0}
  /* Kill topbar on mobile — lead with the logo */
  .topbar{display:none}
  .site-header .container{padding-top:12px;padding-bottom:12px;gap:8px}
  .container{padding:0 14px}
  .brand{gap:10px}
  .brand img{height:42px}
  .brand .brand-text strong{font-size:1rem}
  .brand .brand-text span{display:none}
  .phone-btn{padding:10px 14px;font-size:.9rem}
  .phone-btn span{display:none}
  .header-cta{gap:4px}
  .features{margin-top:-34px;padding-bottom:56px}
  .features .grid,.services-grid,.blog-grid,.projects-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .lifestyle-strip .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .lifestyle-strip .cell:nth-child(3){display:none}
  .stats .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat strong{font-size:2rem}
  .site-footer .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}

  /* Hero: tighter, punchier first impression */
  .hero{padding:28px 0 64px}
  .hero .container{gap:28px}
  .hero-eyebrow{font-size:.72rem;padding:6px 14px 6px 9px;margin-bottom:14px}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.05rem,8.4vw,2.6rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.12}
  .hero-sub{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1.6}
  .hero-ctas{margin-bottom:22px;gap:10px}
  .hero-badges{gap:10px 16px;font-size:.86rem}
  .hero-badges .b{font-weight:600}

  /* Carousel — fill the width with a small breathing gap */
  .hero-visual{margin:0 -4px}
  .carousel{aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:18px}
  .carousel .caption{font-size:.9rem;bottom:52px;left:16px}
  .carousel .arrow{display:none}
  .hero-chip{padding:9px 11px;max-width:150px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(11,34,69,.12)}
  .hero-chip .ic{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:9px}
  .hero-chip .ic svg{width:15px;height:15px}
  .hero-chip strong{font-size:.82rem}
  .hero-chip span{font-size:.7rem}
  .hero-chip-1{top:12px;left:12px}
  .hero-chip-2{bottom:44px;right:12px}

  .about{padding:66px 0}
  .about-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-media .stat-card{right:6px;bottom:-12px;padding:14px 18px}
  .about-media .stat-card strong{font-size:1.8rem}
  .cta-banner .container{text-align:center;justify-content:center}
  .cta-banner .actions{justify-content:center;width:100%}
  .article{padding:22px}
  .floating-phone{width:52px;height:52px;bottom:16px;right:16px}
  .page-hero{padding:48px 0 40px}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.55rem,7vw,2.1rem)}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .container{padding:0 12px}
  .brand .brand-text{display:none}
  .brand img{height:40px}
  .hero-ctas{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .hero-ctas .btn{justify-content:center}
  .hero-badges{flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
  .hero-visual{margin:0 -2px}
  .hero-chip-1{top:10px;left:10px}
  .hero-chip-2{bottom:48px;right:10px}
}