/* =================== TOKENS / BASE =================== */
:root{
  --bg:#060b19;
  --glass: rgba(12,32,68,.35);
  --text:#eaf3ff;
  --muted:#9fb3d4;
  --grad1:#60a5fa; --grad2:#22d3ee; --grad3:#a855f7;
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
}
html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}


/* =================== FIXED NAV WRAPPER =================== */
.nav-overlay{
  position: fixed;                          /* keep it visible on scroll */
  top: max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-top)); /* handle iOS notch */
  left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 3000;
}

/* =================== NAV PILL + LINKS =================== */
/* logo that sits OUTSIDE the pill (used in some layouts) */
.outside-brand img{ height:32px; width:auto; }
.outside-brand span{ color:#fff; }

/* remove default navbar padding so we can control spacing */
.navbar{ padding:0; }
.navbar-brand{
  width: 100px !important;
  height: 60px !important;
}

/* blur / rounded pill (desktop / default) */
.nav-glass{
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background:#2a4cff;               /* your blue pill */
  border:1px solid #fff;
  border-radius:56px;
  padding:.35rem .75rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06), 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  width:100%;                        /* pill grows to full row width */
}

/* make the UL fill the pill left→right */
.navbar-collapse{ flex-grow:1; }
.nav-glass .navbar-nav{
  margin-left:0 !important;          /* ignore any ms-auto in HTML */
  width:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;     /* spread items edge to edge */
  gap:.25rem;
  padding:0;
}

/* link + button styles */
.navbar .nav-link{
  color:#fff; opacity:.95;
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:.6rem .95rem;
}
.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .nav-link.active{
  background:#fff; color:#000 !important;
}
.btn-pill{
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:.55rem 1rem;
  color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--grad1),var(--grad2));
  border:none;
}

/* toggler on dark bg */
.navbar-toggler{ border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.navbar-toggler-icon{ filter:invert(1) grayscale(1) contrast(200%); }



/* top-right decorative image */
.hero-decor{
  position:absolute;
  right:-120px; top:-110px;
  width:min(58vw, 720px);
  height:auto;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: brightness(1.20) saturate(1.2) contrast(1.05)
          drop-shadow(0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35));
  opacity:.95;
}

.hero .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

.eyebrow{
  font-size:clamp(.8rem,.7rem + .3vw,1rem);
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; margin-bottom:.75rem;
}

/* accent gradient bar beside hero text */
.accent-block{ position:relative; padding-left:1.15rem; max-width:1100px; }
.accent-block::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.25rem; bottom:.25rem; width:8px; border-radius:8px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--grad1),var(--grad2),var(--grad3));
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(96,165,250,.6);
}

.hero h2{ letter-spacing:.06em; }
.hero h1{
  font-weight:800; line-height:1.08;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 1.1rem + 3vw, 4rem);
  margin:0 0 .75rem 0;
}
.hero .helper{ color:#fff; font-size:.95rem; }

/* =================== TRANSPARENT BORDER BUTTON =================== */
.btn-outline-gradient{
  --bw:2px;
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  padding:calc(.9rem - var(--bw)) calc(1.6rem - var(--bw));
  border-radius:999px;
  color:#fff; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;
  background:transparent; isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-gradient::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; padding:var(--bw); border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--grad1), var(--grad2), var(--grad3));
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor; mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  mask-composite:exclude; pointer-events:none; opacity:.95;
}
.btn-outline-gradient:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(34,211,238,.25); }

/* =================== MOBILE BEHAVIOR (no transparent navbar) =================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .nav-glass{
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:.5rem;
    background:#2a4cff !important;     /* <-- solid blue on mobile (no transparency) */
    backdrop-filter:none;               /* avoid odd transparency stack on some devices */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
  }
  /* collapsed menu stacks inside the pill box */
  .nav-glass .navbar-nav{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    gap:.25rem;
    width:100%;
  }
  /* ensure the collapse wrapper itself doesn't introduce transparency */
  .navbar-collapse{
    background:transparent !important;
  }
  .navbar-toggler{
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  }
}

/* Mobile navbar background */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {


  .nav-glass {
    background: transparent !important;  /* let overlay provide the bg */
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .navbar-toggler {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);   /* optional: dark backdrop for button */
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    background: #2a4cff;  /* collapsed menu has solid background */
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    display: block;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }
}

/* Mobile menu: transparent header initially */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  /* header bar (the row with logo + toggler) */
  .navbar-mobile{
    background: transparent;
  }
  /* your blue desktop pill stays invisible on mobile */
  .navbar-mobile .nav-glass{
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 0; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* The collapsed menu panel */
  .navbar-mobile .navbar-collapse{
    position: absolute;                 /* float under the bar */
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    left: 12px; right: 12px;
    background: rgba(42,76,255,.98) !important;    /* SOLID blue panel */
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: .75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    z-index: 4000;
  }
  /* Ensure Bootstrap collapse uses block in this layout */
  .navbar-mobile .navbar-collapse.collapse{ display:none !important; }
  .navbar-mobile .navbar-collapse.show{ display:block !important; }

  /* Stack links vertically and make them full-width touch targets */
  .navbar-mobile .navbar-nav{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: .35rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .navbar-mobile .nav-link,
  .navbar-mobile .btn-pill{
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: .85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .navbar-mobile .nav-link:hover{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
  .navbar-mobile .nav-link.active{ background:#fff; color:#000 !important; }

  /* Toggler visibility */
  .navbar-toggler{
    background: #2a4cff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  }
}

/* When you scroll a bit, give the bar itself a background (nice sticky look) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .navbar-mobile.scrolled{
    background: #2a4cff;               /* same blue as panel */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    border-radius: 25px;
  }
}

/* Optional: lock body scroll while menu open */
body.no-scroll{ overflow: hidden; }




/* Center hero elements and tweak decor on small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .hero{ text-align:center; }
  .accent-block{ padding-left:0; }
  .accent-block::before{
    left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:64px; height:6px; top:-14px; bottom:auto; border-radius:99px;
  }
  .hero-decor{ width:420px; right:-160px; top:-140px; opacity:.8; }
}

/* Smooth in-page anchor jumps with fixed header space */
html{ scroll-padding-top: 120px; }

/* rotate 360° forever */
@keyframes spin360 { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* make the one image spin */
.hero-decor{
  animation: spin360 var(--spin-speed, 24s) linear infinite;
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* respect users who prefer reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-decor{ animation: none !important; }
}

/* Reveal-from-left */
.reveal-left{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(-40px, 0, 0);
  transition:
    transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.18,1),
    opacity .6s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.reveal-left.in-view{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Optional: subtle stagger for children */
.reveal-left > *{ transition: inherit; }
.reveal-left.in-view > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay: .05s; }
.reveal-left.in-view > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay: .12s; }
.reveal-left.in-view > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay: .18s; }
.reveal-left.in-view > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay: .24s; }

/* Respect users who prefer reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal-left, .reveal-left.in-view{
    opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none;
  }
}
/* Initial hidden state */
.animate-about-vts {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-100px); /* start from left */
  transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

/* When visible */
.animate-about-vts.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}


:root{
  --panel-bg:#fff;
  --panel-radius:24px;
  --shadow:rgba(20,32,76,.18);
  --muted:#5f6b7c;
  --grad1:#60a5fa; --grad2:#22d3ee; --grad3:#a855f7;
}

/* Panel with bg image + ONLY left & bottom shadows */
/* PANEL */
.vts-about .about-box{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--panel-radius);
  padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 40px);
  background: var(--panel-bg);                 /* ← no image here */
  box-shadow:
    -26px 0 44px -18px var(--shadow),          /* left */
     0 32px 48px -16px var(--shadow);          /* bottom */
  overflow: visible;                            /* for the CTA overlap */
}

/* Put the IMAGE on ::before and brighten ONLY the image */
.vts-about .about-box::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background: url('2ndhero.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(1.30) saturate(1.10) contrast(1.05); /* ↑ brighten image only */
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* (Optional) add a gentle brightening glow that only affects the image */
.vts-about .about-box::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 45% at 30% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 40% at 75% 20%, rgba(120,210,255,.18), transparent 60%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;                       /* brightens underlying image */
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* keep all real content above the image/overlay */
.vts-about .about-box > *{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* .vts-about .about-box > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; } */

/* Eyebrow with no background chip */
.about-eyebrow{
  font-weight:700;
  color:#6c7a8f;
  margin-bottom:.5rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}

/* Heading & copy */
.about-title{
  font-weight:800; line-height:1.12;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2.6vw, 3.15rem);
}
.about-lead{ color:var(--muted); max-width:62ch; }

/* List with round chevrons */
.about-list{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:grid; gap:16px; }
.about-list li{ display:flex; gap:.75rem; align-items:flex-start; color:#111; }
.about-list .ico{
  flex:0 0 28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid #000; position:relative; margin-top:.15rem;
}
.about-list .ico::before{
  content:"›"; position:absolute; inset:0; display:grid; place-items:center; font-weight:800; font-size:18px; transform:translateY(-1px);
}

/* ===== Right column: grid (no overlap) ===== */
.circles-grid{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 18px 22px;
  justify-items:center;
  align-items:center;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-inline:auto;
}

/* Circle base */
.circle{
  position: relative;
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:1/1;
  border-radius:50%;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.circle img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }

/* Sizes/positions (grid areas) */
.circle.big{ grid-column:1 / 2; grid-row:1 / 2; max-width: 300px; }
.circle.small{ grid-column:2 / 3; grid-row:1 / 2; max-width: 150px; justify-self:end; }
.circle.medium{ grid-column:2 / 3; grid-row:2 / 3; max-width: 260px; }

/* Label + play on big circle */
.circle .circle-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:12px; color:#fff;
  text-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.circle .ov-text{ text-align:center; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.circle .ov-text span{ display:block; font-size: clamp(.95rem, .7rem + .6vw, 1.25rem); }
.circle .ov-text small{ display:block; font-size: clamp(.75rem, .6rem + .45vw, 1.05rem); }
.circle .play{
  border:none; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; color:#0a0a0a;
  background:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.25); cursor:pointer;
}

/* Accent dots */
.dot{ position:absolute; width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%; background:#2a4cff; }
.d1{ right: 6%; top: 12%; }
.d2{ right: 3%; top: 32%; }
.d3{ right: 10%; top: 52%; }

/* ===== Gradient outline button (white fill) overlapping border ===== */
.btn-outline-gradient{
  --bw:2px;
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  padding: calc(.9rem - var(--bw)) calc(1.4rem - var(--bw));
  border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; color:#111;
  border: var(--bw) solid transparent;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff,#fff) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(90deg,var(--grad1),var(--grad2),var(--grad3)) border-box;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.about-cta{
  /* position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:-24px; transform:translateX(-50%); */
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  z-index:2; /* sit above the border */
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .circle.big{ max-width:260px; }
  .circle.medium{ max-width:220px; }
  .circle.small{ max-width:130px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .about-title{ text-align:left; }
  .circles-grid{ max-width:420px; }
}
/* ---- tokens ---- */
:root{
  --brand-blue: #2a4cff;
  --muted: #6b7280;
}

/* Eyebrow with a rule continuing to the right */
/* Eyebrow + rule on the same line — no overflow */
.values-eyebrow{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;                 /* space between text and line */
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #9aa3ad;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.values-eyebrow::after{
  content: "";
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  flex: 1 1 auto;           /* line grows only to the container’s right edge */
}


/* Main title */
.values-title{
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.1rem + 2.4vw, 3rem);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

/* Value card */
.value-item{
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-inline: auto;         /* center column content */
}

/* Blue circular icon with soft rings */
.value-icon{
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px #fff,            /* white ring */
    0 0 0 10px rgba(42,76,255,.25); /* blue glow ring */
}

/* Left blue accent line beside text */
.value-copy{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.value-copy::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: .35rem;
  bottom: .35rem;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
}
.value-copy h5{
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.value-copy p{
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .98rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Mobile polish */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  .value-item{ max-width: 100%; }
  .value-icon{ margin-left: 0; }       /* icon aligns with text on very small screens */
}
/* Smooth “lift” for the whole card */
.value-item{
  transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}
.value-item:hover,
.value-item:focus-within{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Icon: make it relative so we can pulse a ring */
.value-icon{
  position: relative;
  transition:
    transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.25,1),
    box-shadow .35s ease,
    background .35s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a4cff, #6b8bff);
}

/* Hover/focus: scale a bit, stronger shadow/glow */
.value-item:hover .value-icon,
.value-item:focus-within .value-icon{
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px #fff,
    0 0 0 14px rgba(42,76,255,.28),
    0 14px 28px rgba(42,76,255,.35);
}

/* Subtle icon motion */
.value-icon i{
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.value-item:hover .value-icon i,
.value-item:focus-within .value-icon i{
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);
}

/* Animated pulse ring */
.value-icon::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid rgba(42,76,255,.35);
  transform: scale(.9);
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.value-item:hover .value-icon::after,
.value-item:focus-within .value-icon::after{
  animation: valuePulse 1.2s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes valuePulse{
  0%   { transform: scale(.9);  opacity:0; }
  40%  { transform: scale(1.12); opacity:.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.28); opacity:0; }
}

/* Accent line gets a gradient on hover */
.value-item:hover .value-copy::before,
.value-item:focus-within .value-copy::before{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2a4cff, #8b5cf6);
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .value-item,
  .value-icon,
  .value-icon i { transition:none; }
  .value-icon::after{ animation:none !important; }
}


/* --- tokens --- */
:root{
  --muted:#6b7280;
  --brand-blue:#2a4cff;
  --card-radius:14px;
  --img-brightness:.55;     /* dim image only (0..1 darker, >1 brighter) */
}

/* Eyebrow with rule that fills remaining space */
.section-eyebrow{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  font-weight:700; color:#9aa3ad; letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.section-eyebrow::after{ content:""; height:1px; background:rgba(0,0,0,.12); flex:1 1 auto; }

/* Section title */
.section-title{
  font-weight:800; line-height:1.2;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2.2vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ===== Card ===== */
.service-card{
  position:relative;
  height:100%;
  min-height: 260px;                        /* equal height baseline */
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end;       /* content to bottom */
  padding: 16px;
  color:#fff; text-decoration:none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

/* Image is on ::before so filters don't hit text */
.service-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: var(--bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(var(--img-brightness)) saturate(.95);
  z-index:0;
}
/* soft bottom gradient for readability */
.service-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 100%);
  z-index:1;
}

.service-card__content{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  max-width: 92%;
}
.service-card__content h3{
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight:800; margin:0 0 .35rem 0;
}
.service-card__content p{
  margin:0; color:#dbe1ea; font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.4;
}

/* Round transparent CTA with white border & icon */
.service-card__cta{
  position:absolute; right:12px; bottom:12px; z-index:2;
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  color:#fff; background: transparent;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__cta{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

/* Gradient outline button w/ white fill (bottom CTA) */
.btn-outline-gradient{
  --bw:2px;
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  padding: calc(.7rem - var(--bw)) calc(1.1rem - var(--bw));
  border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; color:#111; text-decoration:none;
  border: var(--bw) solid transparent;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff,#fff) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(90deg,#60a5fa,#22d3ee,#a855f7) border-box;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

/* Responsive polish */
@media (min-width: 992px){
  .service-card{ min-height: 300px; }
}
/* base image layer */
.service-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: var(--bg) center/cover no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(var(--img-brightness)) saturate(.95);
  z-index:0;

  /* NEW: animate scale for zoom-out */
  transform: scale(1.08);               /* start slightly zoomed in */
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform .5s ease, filter .35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* hover: zoom out to normal */
@media (hover:hover){
  .service-card:hover::before{
    transform: scale(1);                 /* zoom out on hover */
    /* optional: brighten a hair on hover */
    filter: brightness(calc(var(--img-brightness) + .05)) saturate(1);
  }
}

/* accessibility: avoid motion if user prefers reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .service-card::before{ transition: none; transform: none; }
}
/* start hidden & slightly lower */
.service-card{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(.98);
  transition:
    transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1),
    opacity   .55s ease;
  transition-delay: var(--stagger, 0ms);   /* set per-card in JS */
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* becomes visible */
.service-card.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .service-card{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
}

:root{
  --brand-blue:#2a4cff;
  --muted:#9aa3ad;
}

/* Title */
.stats-title{
  font-weight:800;
  line-height:1.15;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 2.8vw, 3rem);
  margin:0;
}

/* Rail with blue vertical bars on both sides */
.stats-rail{
  position:relative;
  padding: 16px 24px; /* space so bars don’t touch content */
}
.stats-rail::before,
.stats-rail::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:6px; bottom:6px;
  width:8px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  opacity:1;
}
.stats-rail::before{ left:0; }
.stats-rail::after{ right:0; }

/* Numbers */
.stat-num{
  font-weight:800;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  line-height:1;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  letter-spacing:.5px;
}
.stat-label{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-top:.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(.9rem, .8rem + .3vw, 1.05rem);
}

/* Mobile polish: keep bars visible but shorter */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  .stats-rail{ padding-inline: 18px; }
  .stats-rail::before, .stats-rail::after{
    top:12px; bottom:12px; width:6px;
  }
}
     :root{
      --brand-blue:#2a4cff;
      --card:#0b0b11;     /* black card background */
      --text:#ffffff;
      --muted:#d2d7e2;
      --ava: 74px;        /* avatar diameter */
    }

    body{ font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; }

    .testimonials{
      padding-block: clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px);
    }

    .testi-title{
      font-weight: 800;
      text-align: center;
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 2.6vw, 2.6rem);
      margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
    }

    /* Let avatars overflow above the cards (fixes clipping) */
    .owl-carousel .owl-stage-outer,
    .owl-carousel .owl-stage,
    .owl-carousel .owl-item,
    .testimonial-card{
      overflow: visible !important;
    }

    /* Keep vertical overflow visible for avatars, but hide width overspill */
.owl-carousel .owl-stage-outer{
  overflow-y: visible;
  overflow-x: hidden;       /* or: overflow-x: clip; */
}

/* The stage/item may paint outside vertically for the avatar glow */
.owl-carousel .owl-stage,
.owl-carousel .owl-item,
.testimonial-card{
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Prevent any stray horizontal scroll at section level */
.testimonials{
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

    .owl-carousel .owl-item{ padding: 0 12px; }  /* space between slides */

    /* Card */
    .testimonial-card{
      position: relative;
      background: var(--card);
      color: var(--text);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: calc(24px + var(--ava)/2) 24px 28px;  /* room for avatar */
      text-align: center;
      min-height: 220px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    }

    /* Floating avatar centered on top edge */
    .testimonial-card .avatar{
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%;
      top: 0;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);   /* half above the card */
      width: var(--ava);
      height: var(--ava);
      border-radius: 50%;
      overflow: hidden;
      z-index: 2;
      box-shadow:
        0 0 0 4px #fff,                     /* white ring */
        0 0 0 8px rgba(42,76,255,.35);      /* blue outer ring */
      background: #111;
    }
    .testimonial-card .avatar img{
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
    }

    .testimonial-card .quote{
      color: var(--muted);
      margin: 0 0 12px 0;
      line-height: 1.6;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .testimonial-card .author{
      margin: 0;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--brand-blue);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    /* Custom dots (blue) */
    .owl-theme .owl-dots{ margin-top: 22px; }
    .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span{
      width: 10px; height: 10px; margin: 4px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: transparent;                          /* hollow by default */
      border: 2px solid rgba(42,76,255,.9);
      transform: scale(.95);
      transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease;
    }
    .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span{
      background: var(--brand-blue);                    /* active filled */
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    @media (min-width: 992px){
      .testimonial-card{ min-height: 240px; }
    }

/* ===== Light-only Futuristic Contact ===== */
:root{
  --acc: #3b82f6;         /* primary accent (blue) */
  --acc2:#8b5cf6;         /* secondary accent (violet) */
  --ink:#0f172a;          /* main text */
  --muted:#5b6573;        /* muted text */
  --card:#ffffff;         /* card surface */
  --line:rgba(15,23,42,.12);
}

.contact-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 460px at -10% -20%, rgba(59,130,246,.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 110% -10%, rgba(139,92,246,.08), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f9fc 0%, #eef2f7 100%);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.contact-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  position: relative;
}

.border-glow{
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.25)!important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,.10), inset 0 0 24px rgba(59,130,246,.06);
}

.contact-title{
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1.1vw, 1.8rem);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-sub{ color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: .25rem; }

.contact-list .contact-icon{
  width: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: .25rem;
  color: var(--acc);
}

/* Inputs with icons */
.input-with-icon{ position: relative; }
.input-with-icon > i{
  position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none; opacity: .85; color: #64748b;
}

/* Form controls */
.form-control{
  background: #fbfdff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding-left: 40px;          /* icon space */
}
textarea.form-control{ padding-top: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.form-control:focus{
  border-color: var(--acc);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 .15rem rgba(59,130,246,.20);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
}

/* Button */
.btn-accent{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--acc), var(--acc2));
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .75rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(59,130,246,.22);
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, filter .15s ease;
}
.btn-accent:hover{
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(139,92,246,.25);
}

/* Mobile tweaks */
@media (max-width: 576px){
  .contact-card{ border-radius: 14px; }
  .btn-accent{ width: 100%; }
}


 :root{
    --brand-blue:#2a4cff;
    --muted:#6b7280;
    --ring:#111;              /* stroke for social icons */
  }

  /* Top hairline */
  .site-footer{
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    background:#fff;
  }

  /* Logos */
  .footer-logo{ height: 56px; width: auto; }

  /* Social icons (outlined circles) */
  .social{
    width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%;
    display:grid; place-items:center;
    border:2px solid var(--ring);
    color:#111; text-decoration:none;
    transition:transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  }
  .social:hover{
    background: var(--brand-blue);
    color:#fff; border-color: var(--brand-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* Column titles */
  .footer-title{
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:.6rem;
  }

  /* Quick links list with slim separators */
  .footer-links{
    list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  }
  .footer-links li a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    gap:8px; padding:.55rem .2rem;
    color:#111; text-decoration:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  }
  .footer-links li a i{ opacity:.6; }
  .footer-links li a:hover{ color: var(--brand-blue); }

  /* Contact info */
  .footer-contact li{
    display:flex; gap:.6rem; align-items:flex-start;
    padding:.25rem 0; color: var(--muted);
  }
  .footer-contact i{ color:#111; margin-top:.2rem; }

  /* Map box */
  .footer-map{
    border-radius: 8px; overflow:hidden; background:#f6f7fb;
  }
  .footer-map iframe{
    display:block; width:100%; height:160px; border:0;
  }

  /* Bottom bar */
  .footer-bottom{
    background: var(--brand-blue);
    padding: 14px 0;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .bottom-link{
    color:#cfe1ff; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;
  }
  .bottom-link:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }

  /* Mobile polish */
  @media (max-width: 575.98px){
    .footer-logo{ height:48px; }
    .footer-map iframe{ height:140px; }
  }