/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   THE CODERS ADDA — Master Stylesheet v1.0
   thecodersadda.com
   Brand: Navy #0B1B3D · Orange #F4821F · White #FFFFFF
   Font:  Plus Jakarta Sans (Google Fonts)

   SECTIONS:
   1.  Variables & Reset
   2.  Layout & Containers
   3.  Typography
   4.  Buttons & Tags
   5.  Navigation
   6.  Hero (Homepage)
   7.  Page Hero (Inner Pages)
   8.  Sections & Headers
   9.  Cards
   10. Marquee / Ticker
   11. Service Tiles (Homepage)
   12. Founder Section
   13. Testimonials
   14. Process Steps
   15. CTA Banner
   16. FAQ
   17. Contact Page
   18. Service Detail Pages
   19. Blog — Listing
   20. Blog — Single Post & Sidebar
   21. Footer
   22. Scroll Animations & Utilities
   23. Responsive Breakpoints
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&display=swap');

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   1. VARIABLES & RESET
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
    /* Brand Palette */
    --navy: #0B1B3D;
    --navy-dark: #070F25;
    --navy-mid: #132248;
    --navy-light: #1C3060;
    --orange: #F4821F;
    --orange-dark: #D96B0A;
    --orange-light: #F9A75A;
    --orange-pale: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.10);

    /* Neutrals */
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --off: #F8F7F4;
    --gray50: #F2F1EE;
    --gray100: #E0DED8;
    --gray300: #B0AEA6;
    --gray500: #7A7870;
    --gray700: #3D3C38;
    --black: #0A0907;

    /* Semantic */
    --bg: var(--white);
    --bg-alt: var(--off);
    --text: var(--navy);
    --muted: var(--gray500);
    --border: var(--gray100);
    --accent: var(--orange);

    /* Layout */
    --max-w: 1160px;
    --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);

    /* Typography */
    --font: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.09), 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.13), 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.07);
    --shadow-xl: 0 24px 64px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.16);

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 20px;
    --radius-2xl: 24px;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font);
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
    height: auto;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font);
}

.icons-meta-footer {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   2. LAYOUT & CONTAINERS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.container--narrow {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.container--wide {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
}

.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5 {
    font-family: var(--font);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

p {
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--gray700);
}

.text-orange {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.text-navy {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.text-muted {
    color: var(--muted);
}

.text-white {
    color: #fff;
}

.font-bold {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.font-extrabold {
    font-weight: 800;
}

.section--alt {
    background: var(--off);
}

.section--navy {
    background: var(--navy);
}

.section--dark {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
}

.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--orange);
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   4. BUTTONS & TAGS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, opacity 0.2s, background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--orange);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--orange);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.30);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--orange-dark);
    border-color: var(--orange-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.40);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--off);
}

.btn-ghost-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
}

.btn-ghost-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline-orange {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--orange);
    border-color: var(--orange);
}

.btn-outline-orange:hover {
    background: var(--orange-pale);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 18px 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Tags / Chips */
.tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--gray500);
    background: var(--off);
}

.tag-orange {
    background: var(--orange-pale);
    border-color: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.25);
    color: var(--orange-dark);
}

.tag-navy {
    background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.15);
    color: var(--navy);
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   5. NAVIGATION
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--orange);
    z-index: 2000;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.site-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.site-nav.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--gutter);
    height: 72px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.nav-logo img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.nav-logo-text {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.nav-logo-text span {
    color: var(--orange);
}

/* Desktop menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu li {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray700);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    display: block;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--off);
}

.nav-menu a.active {
    color: var(--orange);
}

/* Dropdown */
.has-dropdown>a::after {
    content: ' ▾';
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.nav-dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 0px);
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 8px;
    min-width: 240px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 100;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown {
    display: block;
}

.nav-dropdown a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    background: none;
}

.nav-dropdown a:hover {
    background: var(--off);
    color: var(--orange);
}

.nav-dropdown .dd-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.nav-cta {
    margin-left: 8px;
}

/* Mobile hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    display: block;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile nav panel */
.mobile-nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: #fff;
    z-index: 999;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 32px var(--gutter) 48px;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

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

.mobile-nav a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--navy);
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.mobile-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.mobile-nav .btn {
    margin-top: 24px;
    justify-content: center;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   6. HERO (HOMEPAGE)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
    padding-top: 72px;
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 20% 50%, black, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 20% 50%, black, transparent);
}

.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-orb-1 {
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
    top: -200px;
    right: -150px;
}

.hero-orb-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(28, 48, 96, 0.50) 0%, transparent 65%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px var(--gutter);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Hero badge */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.35);
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.08);
    color: var(--orange-light);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease 0.1s forwards;
}

.hero-badge .pulse {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: var(--orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulseAnim 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseAnim {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(1.4);
    }
}

/* Hero headline */
.hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.2s forwards;
}

.hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--orange);
}

/* Hero subtitle */
.hero-sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.35s forwards;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.5s forwards;
}

/* Hero stat cards (right column) */
.hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.55s forwards;
}

.hero-stat-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}

.hero-stat-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.hero-stat-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.35);
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.06);
}

.hsc-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hsc-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
}

.hsc-num span {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.hsc-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
    margin-top: 2px;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   7. PAGE HERO (INNER PAGES)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
    padding-top: 72px;
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}

.page-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 72px var(--gutter);
    text-align: center;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.breadcrumb .sep {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.breadcrumb .current {
    color: var(--orange);
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   8. SECTIONS & HEADERS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section {
    padding: 96px 0;
}

.section-alt {
    background: var(--off);
}

.section-navy {
    background: var(--navy);
}

.section-dark {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-header.center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header.center .section-eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.section-header h2 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-header p {
    color: var(--gray500);
    max-width: 560px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.section-header.center p {
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   9. CARDS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--orange-light);
}

.card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--orange-pale);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.20);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Testimonial cards */
.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.tcard-stars {
    color: var(--orange);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.tcard-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray700);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.tcard-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.tcard-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tcard-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.tcard-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.tcard-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray500);
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   10. MARQUEE / TICKER
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ticker-strip {
    background: var(--off);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 22px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 56px;
    animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray300);
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.ticker-item::after {
    content: '✦';
    color: var(--orange);
    font-size: 0.55rem;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   11. SERVICE TILES (HOMEPAGE GRID)
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-tile-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.s-tile {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.section-alt .s-tile {
    background: var(--off);
}

.s-tile::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.s-tile:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.s-tile:hover {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
}

.s-tile:hover h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

.s-tile:hover p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.s-tile:hover .s-tile-arrow {
    color: var(--orange-light);
}

.s-tile:hover .s-tile-icon {
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.30);
}

.s-tile-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--orange-pale);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.20);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.s-tile h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.s-tile p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.s-tile-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--orange);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.s-tile-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--gray100);
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   12. FOUNDER SECTION
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.founder-section {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 96px var(--gutter);
}

.founder-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.founder-photo {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: block;
}

.founder-photo-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    background: var(--navy-mid);
    background-image: url(../images/bhavneesh.png);
    background-size: cover;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-photo-placeholder::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.08), transparent 60%);
}

.founder-badge-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.40);
    text-align: center;
}

.fbc-num {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.fbc-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0.85;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.founder-content h2 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.founder-title-role {
    color: var(--orange);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: block;
}

.founder-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.founder-quote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.05);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

.founder-quote p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.founder-skills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 20px 0 28px;
}

.founder-skill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.founder-skill:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange-light);
}

.founder-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   13. TESTIMONIALS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* See Section 9 (.testimonial-card) */


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   14. PROCESS STEPS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.process-grid::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-num {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.30);
}

.section-alt .process-num {
    background: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.25);
}

.process-step h4 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.process-step p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Strip variant (service pages) */
.process-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-strip-step {
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.process-strip-step:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.ps-num {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.20);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ps-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ps-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   15. CTA BANNER
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 64px 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px;
    top: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-banner p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
}

.cta-banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   16. FAQ
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 22px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    gap: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

/* Also support onclick-driven pattern */
.faq-q {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 22px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    gap: 20px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.faq-question:hover,
.faq-q:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    color: var(--orange);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer,
.faq-a {
    display: none;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray500);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer,
.faq-item.open .faq-a {
    display: block;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   17. CONTACT PAGE
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-info-card>p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.contact-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.cr-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.20);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cr-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.cr-value {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.cr-value a {
    color: var(--orange-light);
}

.contact-form-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 48px 44px;
}

.contact-form-card h2 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-form-card>p {
    color: var(--gray500);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="number"],
textarea,
select {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 13px 16px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    width: 100%;
}

input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.10);
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--gray300);
}

textarea {
    min-height: 130px;
    resize: vertical;
}

select {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Service selector tiles */
.service-selector {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.service-option {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray500);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    user-select: none;
}

.service-option:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange);
}

.service-option.selected {
    background: var(--orange-pale);
    border-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange-dark);
}

.service-option .sopt-icon {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Geo flags */
.geo-flags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.geo-flag-chip {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: center;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   18. SERVICE DETAIL PAGES
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Hero visual block */
.service-hero-visual {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    padding: 56px;
    min-height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-hero-visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
}

.service-hero-visual .big-icon {
    font-size: 8rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.30));
}

.service-hero-visual .corner-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.30);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-light);
}

/* Feature checklist */
.check-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.check-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray700);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.check-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange-pale);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.25);
    color: var(--orange);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.tech-pill-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

/* Stats row */
.stats-row-svc {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    background: var(--off);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.srs-item {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.srs-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.srs-num {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
}

.srs-num span {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.srs-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--gray500);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Use cases */
.use-case-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.use-case-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.use-case-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.uc-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Related services */
.related-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.related-service-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.related-service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rsc-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--orange-pale);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.20);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rsc-icon {}

.rsc-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.rsc-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--gray500);
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   19. BLOG — LISTING PAGE
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.blog-card-thumb {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy);
}

.blog-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-card-thumb-placeholder {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.blog-card-accent-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card-cat {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.blog-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gray500);
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--gray300);
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Featured post (wider card) */
.blog-featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.blog-featured:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.blog-featured-thumb {
    min-height: 280px;
    background: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-featured-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-featured-body {
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Blog filter buttons */
.blog-filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray700);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    background: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Vlog section */
.vlog-section {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 56px 48px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vlog-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.15), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.vlog-ep {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.vlog-ep:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.30);
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.05);
}

.vep-play {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vep-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
}

.vep-meta {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Newsletter strip */
.newsletter-strip {
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.20);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   20. BLOG — SINGLE POST & SIDEBAR
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-post-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 64px var(--gutter);
}

/* Article prose */
.blog-prose h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 40px 0 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.blog-prose h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 32px 0 12px;
}

.blog-prose h4 {
    margin: 24px 0 10px;
}

.blog-prose p {
    font-size: 1.025rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--gray700);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-prose ul,
.blog-prose ol {
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.blog-prose li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--gray700);
}

.blog-prose li::marker {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.blog-prose blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.05);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}

.blog-prose blockquote p {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-prose strong {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-prose a {
    color: var(--orange);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.blog-prose img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}

.blog-prose hr {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.blog-prose .callout {
    background: var(--off);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}

.blog-prose .callout-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* WordPress block alignment */
.blog-prose .alignwide {
    margin-left: -60px;
    margin-right: -60px;
}

.blog-prose .alignfull {
    margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
    margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
}

.blog-prose figure {
    margin: 28px 0;
}

.blog-prose figcaption {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gray500);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Meta bar */
.blog-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-meta-bar .cat-badge {
    background: var(--orange-pale);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.20);
    color: var(--orange-dark);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.blog-meta-bar .meta-item {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gray300);
}

/* Author strip */
.blog-author-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: var(--off);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ba-avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--navy);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.ba-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ba-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.ba-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray500);
}

/* Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.sidebar-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gray300);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.toc-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.toc-list a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray700);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: block;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.toc-list a:hover {
    background: var(--off);
    border-left-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange);
}

.toc-list a.active {
    border-left-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange);
    background: var(--off);
}

.sidebar-cta {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.20), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.sidebar-cta h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sidebar-cta p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.related-post {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.related-post:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.related-post:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.rp-thumb {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--navy);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rp-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.rp-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.rp-date {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--gray300);
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   21. FOOTER
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
}

.footer-main {
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 72px var(--gutter) 48px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-top: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
    max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
}

.footer-logo-text {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-logo-text span {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 24px var(--gutter);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange);
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   22. SCROLL ANIMATIONS & UTILITIES
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.reveal.in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.10s;
}

.reveal-delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.20s;
}

.reveal-delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.30s;
}

.reveal-delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.40s;
}

/* Utility spacers */
.mt-sm {
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.mt-md {
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.mt-lg {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.mb-sm {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mb-md {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mb-lg {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Divider */
.divider {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin: 40px 0;
}

/* Visually hidden (accessibility) */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   23. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    :root {
        --max-w: 960px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    /* Hero */
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .hero-stat-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    /* Layouts */
    .footer-main {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .process-grid::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .process-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .process-strip-step {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .founder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .founder-photo-wrap {
        max-width: 420px;
    }

    .cta-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-banner-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .blog-post-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .blog-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

    .blog-featured {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blog-featured-thumb {
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .use-case-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .stats-row-svc {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .srs-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-info-card {
        position: static;
    }

    .related-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .services-tile-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Nav */
    .nav-menu,
    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* Grids → single column */
    .grid-2,
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-tile-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .use-case-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .process-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .related-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-stat-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .stats-row-svc {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-main {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    /* CTA + Contact */
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 40px 28px;
    }

    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }

    .service-selector {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Blog */
    .newsletter-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .vlog-section {
        padding: 36px 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .hero-stat-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stats-row-svc {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .founder-badge-card {
        bottom: -10px;
        right: -10px;
        padding: 14px 18px;
    }

    .fbc-num {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ── 404 PAGE SPECIFIC ── */
.error-page {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.error-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    animation: gridShift 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gridShift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 60px 60px;
    }
}

.orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
    top: -200px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(28, 48, 96, 0.6) 0%, transparent 65%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -80px;
    animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    animation: orbFloat3 10s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-30px);
    }
}

@keyframes orbFloat3 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -52%) scale(1.08);
    }
}

.floating-code {
    position: absolute;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.12);
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: codeFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fc-1 {
    top: 12%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
    animation-duration: 14s;
}

.fc-2 {
    top: 22%;
    right: 6%;
    animation-delay: -3s;
    animation-duration: 10s;
}

.fc-3 {
    top: 65%;
    left: 8%;
    animation-delay: -6s;
    animation-duration: 16s;
}

.fc-4 {
    top: 80%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-delay: -2s;
    animation-duration: 12s;
}

.fc-5 {
    top: 45%;
    right: 3%;
    animation-delay: -8s;
    animation-duration: 18s;
}

@keyframes codeFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(-16px);
    }
}

/* Nav */
.error-nav {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 24px var(--gutter);
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.error-nav .nav-logo img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
}

.error-nav .nav-logo-text {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.error-nav .nav-logo-text span {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.error-nav-link {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: color 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.error-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
}

/* Content */
.error-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px var(--gutter);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* 404 number */
.error-number {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.error-number-text {
    font-size: clamp(7rem, 20vw, 16rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    user-select: none;
}

.error-number-text .highlight {
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.35);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.25));
}

.error-icon-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.error-icon-bg {
    width: clamp(60px, 10vw, 96px);
    height: clamp(60px, 10vw, 96px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.10);
    border: 2px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: iconPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.error-icon-bg i[data-lucide] {
    color: var(--orange);
    width: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    height: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
}

@keyframes iconPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 24px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0);
    }
}

/* Status pill */
.error-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.25);
    color: var(--orange-light);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.error-status-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    animation: pulseAnim 2s infinite;
}

/* Headline */
.error-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.error-headline span {
    color: var(--orange);
}

/* Subtext */
.error-subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Actions */
.error-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}

/* Search */
.error-search {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    position: relative;
}

.error-search input {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px 52px 14px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.error-search input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.error-search input:focus {
    border-color: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.40);
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.08);
}

.error-search-btn {
    position: absolute;
    right: 8px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--orange);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.error-search-btn:hover {
    background: var(--orange-dark);
}

.error-search-btn i[data-lucide] {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Quick links */
.error-links-section {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.error-links-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.error-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.error-link-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: left;
}

.error-link-card:hover {
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.elc-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 130, 31, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.elc-icon i[data-lucide] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--orange);
}

.elc-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.error-link-card:hover .elc-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.elc-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

/* Footer strip */
.error-footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px var(--gutter);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.error-footer a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.error-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .error-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .error-number-text {
        -webkit-text-stroke-width: 1px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .error-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .floating-code {
        display: none;
    }

    .error-actions .btn-lg {
        padding: 14px 22px;
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
}