/* ==========================================================================
   SearchXMedia — Search. Scale. Dominate.
   Brand stylesheet
   Palette : #0B0B0B  #1C1C1C  #FFFFFF  #007BFF  #00D9FF  #D9D9D9
   Type    : Space Grotesk (headings) / Inter (body)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --ink:        #0B0B0B;
  --graphite:   #1C1C1C;
  --graphite-2: #131313;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --silver:     #D9D9D9;
  --blue:       #007BFF;
  --cyan:       #00D9FF;

  --muted:      #9BA1A8;
  --muted-dim:  #71777E;
  --line:       rgba(255, 255, 255, .09);
  --line-soft:  rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);

  --grad:       linear-gradient(100deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  --glow:       0 0 40px rgba(0, 123, 255, .35);

  --font-display: "Space Grotesk", "Inter", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;

  --shell:  1240px;
  --gutter: 24px;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 26px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
}

/* 2. Reset & base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--silver);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  letter-spacing: .1px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a   { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul  { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.4vw, 4.3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.05rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem); }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

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

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* 3. Layout helpers
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.shell {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--shell);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.band { padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 120px) 0; position: relative; }
.band--tight { padding: clamp(56px, 6vw, 84px) 0; }
.band--graphite { background: var(--graphite-2); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 217, 255, .28);
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .07);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 7px 16px 7px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan);
}

.accent { color: var(--blue); }
.accent-grad {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.lead {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 54px; }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px; }

.split-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.split-head .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* 4. Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  padding: 15px 26px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease),
              border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(0, 123, 255, .9);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: #1a8bff; box-shadow: 0 16px 38px -12px rgba(0, 123, 255, 1); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }

.btn--light { background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); }
.btn--light:hover { background: var(--cyan); }

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.text-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.text-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* 5. Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 90;
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.is-stuck {
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, .88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  padding: 11px 0;
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .42em;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand__x {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 1.24em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 123, 255, .85);
}
.brand--lg { font-size: 1.3rem; }

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}
.nav-list a {
  position: relative;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--silver);
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-list a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--grad);
  transition: width .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-list a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav-list a:hover::after,
.nav-list a.is-active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-list a.is-active { color: var(--white); }

.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.header-cta .btn { padding: 12px 22px; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  place-items: center;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  margin: 3.5px auto;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* 6. Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 168px 0 96px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 780px;
  height: 780px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 123, 255, .28) 0%, rgba(0, 123, 255, 0) 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .028) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .028) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 74px 74px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 72%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 72%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero .shell { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.06fr .94fr;
  gap: 62px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero h1 .line-2 { display: block; }
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}

.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 44px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 52px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero__stats .stat__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero__stats .stat__label {
  font-size: .74rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  margin-top: 9px;
}

/* hero visual */
.hero__visual { position: relative; }
.hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .9);
}
.hero__frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(.85) contrast(1.04);
}
.hero__frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 11, 11, .18) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 11, .78) 100%);
}

.hero__badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(28, 28, 28, .92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);
}
.hero__badge .badge__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero__badge .badge__label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 7px;
}
.hero__badge--roi { left: -28px; bottom: 58px; }
.hero__badge--rank { right: -18px; top: 42px; }

/* 7. Trust marquee
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding: 30px 0;
  background: var(--graphite-2);
}
.trust__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 42px;
}
.trust__label {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 62px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: slide 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee__track span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .42);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__track span:hover { color: var(--white); }
@keyframes slide { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* 8. Features / capability split
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.features__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 66px;
  align-items: center;
}
.features__layout--included { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; }
.features__media { position: relative; }
.features__media img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.features__media .media-wide { height:auto; }
.features__media .media-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.features__media .media-row img { height: 220px; }
.features__media .media-note {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .3);
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0, 123, 255, .16), rgba(0, 217, 255, .04));
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.media-note__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.media-note__label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.check-list { margin: 26px 0 34px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: .96rem;
}
.check-list .tick {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .4);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.check-list .tick svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; color: var(--cyan); }
.check-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.check-list span.copy { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; }

/* 9. Services
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 30px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .38s var(--ease), border-color .38s var(--ease), background .38s var(--ease);
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .42);
  background: #202020;
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .3);
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: background .38s var(--ease), color .38s var(--ease);
}
.service-card__icon svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }

.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; }

.service-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.service-card__tags span {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 11px;
}

/* 10. Why choose / accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .88fr 1.12fr;
  gap: 62px;
  align-items: center;
}
.why__media { position: relative; }
.why__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 430px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.why__media .badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  right: -22px;
  bottom: 34px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
  max-width: 190px;
}
.badge-float .bf__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.badge-float .bf__label { font-size: .76rem; opacity: .88; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.45; }

.accordion { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 30px; }
.acc-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.acc-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 22px 44px 22px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.acc-trigger:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.acc-trigger::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.acc-item.is-open .acc-trigger::after { transform: translateY(-20%) rotate(-135deg); }
.acc-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .42s var(--ease);
}
.acc-panel p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .94rem;
  padding: 0 40px 24px 0;
}

/* 11. Metrics band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.metrics {
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(11, 11, 11, .88), rgba(11, 11, 11, .94)),
    var(--graphite);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.metric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.metric__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.metric__value .suffix { color: var(--blue); }
.metric__label {
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* 12. Work / projects
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.work-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: block;
}
.work-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease), filter .5s var(--ease);
  filter: saturate(.8) brightness(.82);
}
.work-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: saturate(1) brightness(.95); }
.work-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 30px 28px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(11, 11, 11, .93) 58%);
}
.work-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.work-card__overlay h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.work-card__result {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.work-card__result b { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }

/* 13. Process
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 24px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.process-step:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .45); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.process-step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; }

/* 14. Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.quote-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.quote-card {
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.quote-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 217, 255, .35); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.quote-card__stars { color: var(--cyan); letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: .9rem; }
.quote-card blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: .97rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.quote-card__by {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.quote-card__by .avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .35);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.quote-card__by .name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.quote-card__by .role { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted-dim); }

/* 15. Insights
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .42); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.post-card__thumb { overflow: hidden; }
.post-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 205px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(.82) brightness(.86);
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease), filter .5s var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: saturate(1) brightness(1); }
.post-card__body { padding: 26px 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; flex: 1; }
.post-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
}
.post-card__meta .cat { color: var(--cyan); }
.post-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin: 0; }
.post-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.post-card .text-link { margin-top: auto; }

/* 16. CTA band
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .34);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(0, 217, 255, .22), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0, 123, 255, .16), rgba(11, 11, 11, .2)),
    var(--graphite);
  padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 74px);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-inner .watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -30px;
  bottom: -70px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .035);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.cta-inner h2 { max-width: 20ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-inner p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 54ch; margin: 16px auto 0; }
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 34px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* 17. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--graphite-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 74px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 46px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer-about p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin-top: 18px; max-width: 34ch; }
.footer-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.footer-col a {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .92rem;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease), padding-left .25s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--cyan); padding-left: 4px; }

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .88rem;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--muted-dim); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); }
.newsletter-form button {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--ink); }
.form-note { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted-dim); margin-top: 12px; }

.socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.socials a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.socials a:hover { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }

.footer-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
}
.footer-bar a { transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
.footer-bar a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.footer-bar__links { display: flex; gap: 22px; }

/* 18. Scroll reveal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* 19. Responsive
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .service-grid,
  .quote-grid,
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero__badge--rank { right: 8px; }
  .hero__badge--roi { left: 8px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: grid; }
  .site-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: var(--gutter);
    right: var(--gutter);
    background: rgba(19, 19, 19, .98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 14px 22px;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);
  }
  .site-nav.is-open { display: block; }
  .nav-list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; }
  .nav-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
  .nav-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav-list a { display: block; padding: 14px 0; }
  .nav-list a::after { display: none; }
  .header-cta .btn { display: none; }

  .hero { padding: 132px 0 78px; }
  .hero__layout,
  .features__layout,
  .why__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .why__media img { min-height: 320px; }
  .metric-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 34px 20px; }
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__frame img { height: 600px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --gutter: 18px; }
  .service-grid,
  .quote-grid,
  .post-grid,
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
  .marquee { width: 100%; }
  .hero__stats { gap: 28px; }
  .hero__stats .stat { flex: 1 1 40%; }
  .features__media .media-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why__media .badge-float { right: 12px; bottom: 12px; }
  .hero__badge { padding: 13px 16px; }
  .cta-inner .watermark { font-size: 11rem; }
  .footer-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .btn { padding: 14px 22px; }
}

/* 20. Motion preferences
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Inner pages
   ========================================================================== */

/* 21.1 Page banner ---------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 172px 0 76px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.page-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0, 123, 255, .22) 0%, rgba(0, 123, 255, 0) 64%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .shell { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.5rem); max-width: 18ch; }
.page-hero .lead { margin-top: 18px; }

.crumbs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 9px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.crumbs a { transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.crumbs span[aria-current] { color: var(--white); }

/* 21.2 Value grid ------------------------------------------------------ */
.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.value-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 217, 255, .4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.value-card__mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.value-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }

/* 21.3 Mission / vision ------------------------------------------------ */
.duo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.duo-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0, 123, 255, .1), transparent 62%),
    var(--graphite);
  padding: 40px 36px;
}
.duo-card h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.duo-card p { color: var(--muted); }

/* 21.4 Alternating service rows ---------------------------------------- */
.service-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 54px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.service-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.service-row:nth-child(even) .service-row__media { order: -1; }
.service-row__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 330px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  filter: saturate(.85) brightness(.9);
}
.service-row__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.service-row h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem); }
.service-row p { color: var(--muted); }
.deliverables {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 22px 0 26px;
}
.deliverables li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 11px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--silver);
}
.deliverables li::before {
  content: "";
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  margin-top: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 217, 255, .8);
}

/* 21.5 Engagement / pricing tiers -------------------------------------- */
.tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.tier-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 34px 30px 32px;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.tier-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.tier-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .5);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0, 123, 255, .14), transparent 58%),
    var(--graphite);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -40px rgba(0, 123, 255, .8);
}
.tier-card__flag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.tier-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.tier-card__for { color: var(--muted-dim); font-size: .84rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.tier-card__list { display: grid; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.tier-card__list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 11px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
}
.tier-card__list li svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; margin-top: 5px; color: var(--cyan); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.tier-card .btn { margin-top: auto; justify-content: center; }

/* 21.6 Case study detail cards ----------------------------------------- */
.case-list { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.case-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--graphite);
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.case-row:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .42); }
.case-row__media { overflow: hidden; }
.case-row__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(.82) brightness(.85);
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.case-row:hover .case-row__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.case-row__body { padding: 40px 38px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.case-row__tag {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.case-row h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.case-row p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .94rem; }
.result-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.result-strip .r__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.result-strip .r__label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* 21.7 Featured post ---------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--graphite);
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}
.feature-post__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(.85) brightness(.88);
}
.feature-post__body { padding: 44px 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.feature-post h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); }
.feature-post p { color: var(--muted); }

/* 21.8 Contact ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: 54px;
  align-items: start;
}
.form-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 40px 38px;
}
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .035);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .93rem;
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.field select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.field select option { background: var(--graphite); color: var(--white); }
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted-dim); }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .06);
}
.field.has-error input,
.field.has-error select,
.field.has-error textarea { border-color: #ff6b6b; }
.field .err { font-size: .78rem; color: #ff6b6b; display: none; }
.field.has-error .err { display: block; }
.form-card .btn { margin-top: 26px; }
.form-status {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: none;
}
.form-status.is-shown { display: block; }

.info-stack { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.info-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.info-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .4); }
.info-card__icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .13);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .32);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.info-card__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.info-card h3 { font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.info-card a,
.info-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; }
.info-card a { transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
.info-card a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

.hours-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0, 123, 255, .14), transparent 60%), var(--graphite);
  padding: 26px;
}
.hours-card h3 { font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hours-card li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 7px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.hours-card li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.hours-card li b { color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; }

/* 21.9 Inner-page responsive ------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .value-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 132px 0 60px; }
  .service-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 42px 0; }
  .service-row:nth-child(even) .service-row__media { order: 0; }
  .service-row__media img { height: 260px; }
  .case-row,
  .feature-post,
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-row__media img,
  .feature-post__media img { min-height: 240px; }
  .duo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-card,
  .case-row__body,
  .feature-post__body { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .duo-card { padding: 30px 24px; }
  .result-strip { gap: 22px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Dropdown navigation (Services / Industries / Insights)
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-list li.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-list .drop-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--silver);
  padding: 6px 0;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .25s var(--ease);
}
.drop-trigger:hover,
.has-dropdown.is-open .drop-trigger { color: var(--white); }
.nav-list li.has-dropdown.is-active-parent .drop-trigger { color: var(--white); }
.drop-trigger svg {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.has-dropdown.is-open .drop-trigger svg,
.has-dropdown:hover .drop-trigger svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 280px;
  background: rgba(19, 19, 19, .98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .25s;
  z-index: 50;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-panel,
.has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-panel a {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  transition: background .2s var(--ease);
}
.dropdown-panel a:hover { background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .12); }
.dropdown-panel a .item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}
.dropdown-panel a .item-sub {
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
}
.dropdown-panel a::after { display: none; }
.dropdown-panel .drop-all {
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.dropdown-panel .drop-all .item-title { color: var(--cyan); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .dropdown-panel {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0 0 8px 14px;
    display: none;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-panel { display: block; }
  .drop-trigger { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 0; }
  .nav-list li.has-dropdown { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
  .nav-list li.has-dropdown .dropdown-panel a { padding: 9px 14px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. Legal / prose pages
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-notice {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .35);
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0, 123, 255, .12), transparent 60%), var(--graphite);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}
.legal-notice svg {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.legal-notice p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }
.legal-notice strong { color: var(--white); }

.legal-body { max-width: 780px; }
.legal-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-top: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.legal-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; border-top: 0; }
.legal-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.legal-body ul { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 22px; list-style: disc; }
.legal-body li { color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.legal-body a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.legal-meta {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.legal-toc {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
}
.legal-toc a { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); }
.legal-toc a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ==========================================================================
   24. Sitemap page
   ========================================================================== */
.sitemap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;
}
.sitemap-col h3 {
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sitemap-col > a {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sitemap-col ul { margin: 0 0 22px; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.sitemap-col ul a { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }
.sitemap-col ul a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ==========================================================================
   25. Resource / guide / role cards
   ========================================================================== */
.resource-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.resource-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .42); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.resource-card__type {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 217, 255, .3);
  background: rgba(0, 217, 255, .07);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
}
.resource-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.resource-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }
.resource-card .text-link { margin-top: auto; }

.role-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 26px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.role-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .4); }
.role-card__info h3 { font-size: 1.06rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.role-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
}
.role-card__meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.role-card__meta svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.perk-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.perk-card {
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 28px 20px;
}
.perk-card__icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .3);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.perk-card__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.perk-card h3 { font-size: .96rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.perk-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .84rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   26. Booking page
   ========================================================================== */
.expect-list { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.expect-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.expect-item__num {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .35);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.expect-item h3 { font-size: .96rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.expect-item p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   27. Industry / service icon-grid (hub pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.link-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.link-card {
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--graphite);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
}
.link-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .42); background: #202020; }
.link-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .3);
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.link-card__icon svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.link-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.link-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.link-card .text-link { pointer-events: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   28. Extra responsive for new sections
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .sitemap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .perk-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .link-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sitemap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .perk-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .link-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .role-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .role-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   29. Homepage services grid — 7 items (min-width scoped so it can never
   conflict with the existing max-width breakpoints on .service-grid)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1081px) {
  .service-grid--seven { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
.service-grid--seven .service-card { text-decoration: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE V2 — ADDITIONS ONLY
   Append to the END of css/style.css. Nothing above is modified.
   Every value below reuses existing brand tokens (--blue, --cyan, --graphite,
   --line, --radius, --font-display) so the visual language is unchanged.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- V2.1 Answer block (AEO / AI-citation target) ------------------------
   A short, quotable definition paragraph. Styled as a quiet callout so it
   reads as authoritative without competing with headings.                  */
.answer-block {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--blue);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 123, 255, .07), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin: 26px 0 0;
  max-width: 68ch;
}
.answer-block p {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}
.answer-block strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }

/* --- V2.2 Industries grid ------------------------------------------------
   Five specialisms. Reuses the card language of .service-card.            */
.industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.industry-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .38s var(--ease), border-color .38s var(--ease), background .38s var(--ease);
}
.industry-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .42);
  background: #202020;
}
.industry-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.industry-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .3);
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background .38s var(--ease), color .38s var(--ease);
}
.industry-card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.industry-card:hover .industry-card__icon { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.industry-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.industry-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.industry-card__metric {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  width: 100%;
}
.industry-card__metric b {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.industry-card__metric span {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* --- V2.3 Technology stack ---------------------------------------------- */
.stack-group { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.stack-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.stack-group__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.stack-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.stack-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--silver);
  transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.stack-chip::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.stack-chip:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, .45);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- V2.4 Comparison table ----------------------------------------------- */
.compare {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--graphite);
}
.compare__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr 1fr;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.compare__row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.compare__row--head {
  background: var(--graphite-2);
}
.compare__cell {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.compare__cell:first-child {
  border-left: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.compare__row--head .compare__cell {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
  padding-top: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}
.compare__row--head .compare__cell--us { color: var(--cyan); }
.compare__cell--us {
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .06);
  color: var(--silver);
}
.compare__cell svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 3px; }
.compare__cell--us svg { color: var(--cyan); }
.compare__cell--them svg { color: #6B7178; }

/* --- V2.5 Founder / EEAT ------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  margin-top: 26px;
}
.founder-card__avatar {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .35);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.founder-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.founder-card__role { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted-dim); margin-top: 3px; }

.credential-list { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin: 26px 0 0; }
.credential-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 13px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: .94rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.credential-list li b { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.credential-list .dot {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  margin-top: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 9px rgba(0, 217, 255, .8);
}

/* --- V2.6 FAQ two-column ------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 34px;
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-columns .accordion { margin-top: 0; }

/* --- V2.7 Framework / system stages -------------------------------------- */
.system-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 123, 255, .34);
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .08);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.system-badge b { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; }

/* --- V2.8 Final CTA — three routes ---------------------------------------- */
.cta-routes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta-route {
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, .5);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
}
.cta-route:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 217, 255, .45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, .8);
}
.cta-route__tag {
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.cta-route h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.cta-route p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .86rem; margin: 0; }
.cta-route__meta {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
}

/* --- V2.9 Responsive ------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cta-routes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .compare__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare__cell { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .compare__cell:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; }
  .compare__row--head { display: none; }
  .compare__cell--us::before { content: "SearchXMedia — "; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600; }
  .compare__cell--them::before { content: "Typical agency — "; color: var(--muted-dim); font-weight: 600; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .answer-block { padding: 18px 20px; }
}

/* --- V2.10 Anchor offset -------------------------------------------------
   The header is fixed, so jumping to #industries / #compare / #faq etc.
   parked the section heading underneath it. Push the scroll target down.  */
section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 96px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 78px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   V3 ADDITIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- V3.1 "Know more" CTA revealed on card hover -------------------------
   The whole card is already an <a>, so this is a styled <span>, not a nested
   link (nested anchors are invalid HTML). Space is reserved permanently via
   opacity rather than display, so hovering never shifts the layout.        */
.card-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 217, 255, .32);
  background: rgba(0, 123, 255, .1);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease),
              background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.card-cta svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}

.service-card:hover .card-cta,
.industry-card:hover .card-cta,
.service-card:focus-visible .card-cta,
.industry-card:focus-visible .card-cta {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.service-card:hover .card-cta svg,
.industry-card:hover .card-cta svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.service-card:hover .card-cta,
.industry-card:hover .card-cta {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Touch devices have no hover state — show the CTA permanently there. */
@media (hover: none) {
  .card-cta { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* --- V3.2 Highlighted number sections ------------------------------------
   Hero stats and the metrics band now carry the brand gradient instead of
   flat white, so the proof points read as the focal point of each section. */
.hero__stats .stat__value,
.metrics .metric__value {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(0, 123, 255, .32));
}
.hero__stats .stat__value .suffix,
.metrics .metric__value .suffix {
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Give the hero stat row a touch more presence without moving anything. */
.hero__stats .stat__label,
.metrics .metric__label { color: var(--silver); }

/* Fallback: if a browser can't clip a background to text, the numbers would
   render fully transparent. Force a solid accent colour there instead. */
@supports not ((-webkit-background-clip: text) or (background-clip: text)) {
  .hero__stats .stat__value,
  .metrics .metric__value,
  .hero__stats .stat__value .suffix,
  .metrics .metric__value .suffix {
    background: none;
    color: var(--cyan);
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--cyan);
    filter: none;
  }
}