/* ============================================================================
   Metacubic design system  ·  Enterprise-blue rebuild
   Poppins throughout. One bold accent (electric blue) over deep navy.
   Authored for: a Delaware AI + software studio that ships and runs its own products.
   ============================================================================ */

/* ---- reset ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
*{margin:0}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
body{-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility}
img,svg,video{display:block;max-width:100%}
img{height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit;color:inherit}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--focus);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}

/* ---- design tokens -------------------------------------------------------- */
:root{
  /* surfaces */
  --ink:#0A1B3D;        /* deep navy: hero, footer, dark bands   */
  --ink-2:#0E2350;      /* raised navy surface                   */
  --ink-3:#173163;      /* border / card on navy                 */
  --paper:#FFFFFF;
  --mist:#F5F8FF;       /* light alternate section               */
  --mist-2:#EAF1FF;     /* deeper light tint                     */
  --line:#E2E9F5;       /* hairline on light                     */
  --line-2:#CFDBF0;

  /* brand: single bold accent = electric blue */
  --blue:#1E5EFF;       /* primary                               */
  --blue-600:#154FE6;
  --blue-700:#0F3FC4;
  --sky:#3B9EFF;        /* lighter accent for gradients/hovers   */
  --grad:linear-gradient(120deg,#1E5EFF 0%,#3B9EFF 100%);
  --grad-deep:linear-gradient(135deg,#0F3FC4 0%,#1E5EFF 55%,#3B9EFF 100%);
  --glow:rgba(30,94,255,.35);

  /* text */
  --text:#0C1B36;       /* body on light                         */
  --head:#081A3A;       /* headings on light                     */
  --muted:#5B6B8C;      /* secondary on light                    */
  --on-dark:#DCE6FA;
  --on-dark-muted:#93A6CE;

  /* accents used sparingly */
  --gold:#F5B027;       /* stars / ratings only                  */
  --green:#22C55E;      /* success / live dot                    */

  /* type */
  --f:'Poppins',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;
  --f-num:'Poppins',ui-monospace,monospace;

  /* shape + depth */
  --r-xs:8px; --r-sm:12px; --r:18px; --r-lg:26px; --r-xl:34px; --r-pill:100px;
  --sh-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(10,27,61,.06),0 3px 10px rgba(10,27,61,.05);
  --sh:0 12px 34px rgba(10,27,61,.10),0 3px 10px rgba(10,27,61,.06);
  --sh-lg:0 34px 80px rgba(10,27,61,.18);
  --sh-blue:0 20px 54px rgba(30,94,255,.34);

  /* layout */
  --container:1200px;
  --gut:clamp(20px,5vw,44px);
  --sp:clamp(64px,9vw,120px);      /* vertical section rhythm    */
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.68,.28,1);
  --focus:#1E5EFF;
}


/* ---- legacy token aliases (map old names -> new enterprise-blue system) ---- */
:root{
  --brand:var(--blue);--brand-600:var(--blue-600);--brand-700:var(--blue-700);--brand-2:var(--sky);
  --f-display:var(--f);--f-body:var(--f);--f-mono:var(--f-num);
  --shadow-sm:var(--sh-sm);--shadow:var(--sh);--shadow-lg:var(--sh-lg);--shadow-glow:var(--sh-blue);
  --pad:var(--gut);--r-xl:34px;--grad-soft:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(30,94,255,.12),rgba(59,158,255,.12));
  --amber:var(--gold);
}

/* ---- base typography ------------------------------------------------------ */
body{font-family:var(--f);font-weight:400;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--text);background:var(--paper)}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--f);color:var(--head);line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;font-weight:800}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,4.1rem);letter-spacing:-.035em}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);letter-spacing:-.03em}
h3{font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em}
h4{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700}
p{color:var(--text)}
strong{font-weight:700;color:var(--head)}
::selection{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}

.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--container);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gut)}
.section{padding-block:var(--sp)}
.section--mist{background:var(--mist)}
.section--ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-dark)}
.section--tight{padding-block:clamp(40px,6vw,72px)}
.section--ink h1,.section--ink h2,.section--ink h3,.section--ink h4{color:#fff}
.center{text-align:center}
.mt-l{margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,48px)}

/* section heading block */
.head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:clamp(30px,4vw,52px)}
.head--center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:16px}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--blue);display:inline-block}
.section--ink .eyebrow{color:var(--sky)}
.head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.12rem;margin-top:14px}
.section--ink .head p{color:var(--on-dark-muted)}
.lede{font-size:1.14rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}

/* ---- buttons -------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.55em;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1;padding:.92em 1.5em;border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:.25s var(--ease);white-space:nowrap;
  will-change:transform}
.btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}
.btn--primary{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(30,94,255,.32)}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--blue-600);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--sh-blue)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--head);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--light{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:#fff}
.btn--light:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.btn--ghost-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.btn--ghost-light:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--lg{padding:1.08em 1.9em;font-size:1.04rem}
.btn--block{width:100%}
.btn-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center}
.link-arrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);
  font-size:.98rem;transition:gap .25s var(--ease)}
.link-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.link-arrow:hover{gap:.85em}
.section--ink .link-arrow{color:var(--sky)}

/* ---- skip link ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:0;z-index:200;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;
  padding:12px 20px;border-radius:0 0 10px 0;font-weight:600}
.skip:focus{left:0}

/* ---- header / nav --------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:90;background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(150%) blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:padding .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease)}
.site-header.shrink{box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);background:rgba(255,255,255,.95)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;padding-block:1.05rem;transition:padding .3s var(--ease)}
.site-header.shrink .nav{padding-block:.7rem}
.brand{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55em;font-family:var(--f);font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.28rem;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--head)}
.brand img{width:34px;height:34px}
.brand b{color:var(--blue)}
.nav-menu{list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;margin-left:auto;padding:0}
.nav-menu>li>a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;padding:.6em .9em;border-radius:10px;
  font-weight:500;font-size:.97rem;color:var(--text);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.nav-menu>li>a:hover{color:var(--blue);background:var(--mist-2)}
.nav-menu>li>a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600}
.has-sub{position:relative}
.has-sub>a::after{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-right:2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom:2px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg);margin-left:2px;margin-top:-3px;opacity:.6}
.submenu{list-style:none;position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:0;min-width:290px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);
  padding:10px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.24s var(--ease);z-index:80}
.has-sub:hover .submenu,.has-sub:focus-within .submenu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.submenu a{display:block;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:10px;transition:.18s var(--ease)}
.submenu a:hover{background:var(--mist)}
.submenu a small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:2px;font-weight:400}
.submenu a b,.submenu a{font-weight:600;color:var(--head);font-size:.97rem}
.nav-cta{margin-left:8px}
.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:8px}
.nav-toggle span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--head);border-radius:2px;transition:.25s var(--ease)}

/* ---- footer --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-dark-muted);padding-top:clamp(56px,7vw,88px)}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;
  padding-bottom:48px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink-3)}
.foot-brand .brand{color:#fff}.foot-brand .brand b{color:var(--sky)}
.foot-brand p{color:var(--on-dark-muted);margin:16px 0;max-width:34ch;font-size:.96rem}
.foot-contact{font-style:normal;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.9}
.foot-contact a:hover{color:#fff}
.socials{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.socials a{width:40px;height:40px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid var(--ink-3);color:var(--on-dark-muted);transition:.22s var(--ease)}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.socials svg{width:18px;height:18px}

/* Contact card rows: fixed-size icon beside the text. The icon is locked with an
   explicit size and flex basis, so it can never stretch to fill the row. */
.contact-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7em;margin-bottom:.55em}
.contact-row svg{width:20px;height:20px;flex:0 0 20px;color:var(--brand)}
.contact-row a{color:inherit}
.contact-row--top{align-items:flex-start}
.contact-row--top svg{margin-top:3px}
.foot-col h4{color:#fff;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px}
.foot-col ul{list-style:none;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.foot-col a{font-size:.95rem;transition:.18s var(--ease)}
.foot-col a:hover{color:#fff}
.foot-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;
  padding-block:24px;font-size:.9rem}
.foot-bottom nav{display:flex;gap:20px}
.foot-bottom a:hover{color:#fff}

/* ============================================================================
   HERO  ·  the thesis: an AI studio that ships and runs real products
   ============================================================================ */
.hero{position:relative;background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-dark);overflow:hidden;
  min-height:calc(100vh - 66px);min-height:calc(100svh - 66px);display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding-block:clamp(40px,6vh,72px)}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.hero__photo{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.14}
.hero__bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 78% -5%,rgba(30,94,255,.32),transparent 60%),
             linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,27,61,.72),var(--ink) 88%)}
.hero__glow{position:absolute;width:620px;height:620px;border-radius:50%;top:-220px;right:-140px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(59,158,255,.34),transparent 62%);filter:blur(6px);z-index:0}
.hero .container{width:100%}
.hero__grid{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;
  gap:clamp(32px,5vw,68px);align-items:center}
.hero__copy{position:relative;z-index:3}
.hero .pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:rgba(59,158,255,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(59,158,255,.28);color:#CFE2FF;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;
  padding:8px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);margin-bottom:24px}
.hero .pill .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,.24)}
.hero h1{color:#fff}
.hero h1 .hl{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
/* rotating word in headline */
.rotator{display:inline-grid}
.rotator>span{grid-area:1/1;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);
  background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  animation:rotword 9s infinite}
.rotator>span:nth-child(1){animation-delay:0s}
.rotator>span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:3s}
.rotator>span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:6s}
@keyframes rotword{0%,4%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}8%,30%{opacity:1;transform:none}
  36%,100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-14px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.rotator>span{animation:none}
  .rotator>span:nth-child(1){opacity:1;transform:none}}
.hero__sub{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--on-dark);max-width:540px;margin:20px 0 28px;line-height:1.58}
.hero__media{position:relative;z-index:3}
.hero__img{width:100%;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
/* hero trust row (count-up) */
.trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 30px;margin-top:clamp(20px,3vh,34px);padding-top:clamp(18px,2.5vh,26px);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.trust div{min-width:84px}
.trust b{display:block;font-family:var(--f-num);font-size:1.85rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;
  line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.trust span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--on-dark-muted);margin-top:5px;display:block}
/* signature: live product card floating in hero */
.hero__badge{position:absolute;left:-18px;bottom:26px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  background:rgba(14,35,80,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--ink-3);
  padding:14px 18px;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);max-width:300px}
.hero__badge .dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);flex:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,.22);animation:pulse 2.4s infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,.22)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(34,197,94,0)}}
.hero__badge b{color:#fff;font-size:.95rem;display:block}
.hero__badge small{color:var(--on-dark-muted);font-size:.82rem}
@media (max-width:940px){.hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .hero__media{max-width:520px}.hero__badge{left:8px}}

/* ---- generic card grid ---------------------------------------------------- */
.grid{display:grid;gap:22px}
.g-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.g-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.g-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
@media (max-width:940px){.g-3,.g-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.g-2,.g-3,.g-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:26px;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease)}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.card h3{margin-bottom:10px}.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem}
.icon-tile{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;
  background:var(--grad);color:#fff}
.icon-tile svg,.icon-tile img{width:26px;height:26px}
.icon-tile--soft{background:var(--mist-2);color:var(--blue)}

/* service card (link) */
.svc{display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:28px;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:.3s var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.svc::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:0;background:var(--grad);transition:width .35s var(--ease)}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh);border-color:transparent}
.svc:hover::before{width:100%}
.svc h3{margin-bottom:10px}.svc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.taglist{list-style:none;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.taglist li{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);background:var(--mist-2);
  padding:5px 11px;border-radius:var(--r-pill)}

/* ---- client logo marquee -------------------------------------------------- */
.strip{background:var(--paper);border-block:1px solid var(--line);padding-block:34px}
.strip--ink{background:var(--ink-2);border-color:var(--ink-3)}
.strip__label{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:24px;font-weight:600}
.strip--ink .strip__label{color:var(--on-dark-muted)}
.marquee{overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.marquee__row{display:flex;gap:56px;width:max-content;animation:scrollx 34s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee__row{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes scrollx{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.marquee__row{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}}
.logo-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;opacity:.62;transition:.25s var(--ease);white-space:nowrap}
.strip--ink .logo-item{color:var(--on-dark-muted)}
.logo-item:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--blue)}
.logo-item svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--sky)}

/* ---- stats band ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;text-align:center}
.stats .stat b{font-family:var(--f-num);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.2rem);font-weight:800;
  color:#fff;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;display:block}
.stats .stat span{color:var(--on-dark-muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-top:10px;display:block}
@media (max-width:700px){.stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:32px 20px}}

/* ---- case-study cards (with metrics) -------------------------------------- */
.cases{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
@media (max-width:940px){.cases{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.case{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.case:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.case__media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden}
.case__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.case:hover .case__media img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.case__chip{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:rgba(10,27,61,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  color:#fff;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-pill)}
.case__body{padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.case__body h3{margin-bottom:10px}
.case__body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.case__metric{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:10px}
.case__metric b{font-family:var(--f-num);font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.case__metric span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem}

/* ---- "the difference" 6-up grid ------------------------------------------- */
.diff{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden}
@media (max-width:940px){.diff{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.diff{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.diff__cell{background:#fff;padding:32px 28px;transition:.25s var(--ease)}
.diff__cell:hover{background:var(--mist)}
.diff__cell .icon-tile{margin-bottom:16px}
.diff__cell h3{margin-bottom:8px}
.diff__cell p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}

/* ---- process steps -------------------------------------------------------- */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:20px;counter-reset:step}
@media (max-width:940px){.steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.step{position:relative;padding-top:22px}
.step::before{counter-increment:step;content:"0" counter(step);font-family:var(--f-num);
  font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--mist-2);line-height:.7;display:block;margin-bottom:14px;
  -webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--line-2)}
.section--ink .step::before{color:var(--ink-3);-webkit-text-stroke:1px var(--ink-3)}
.step h3{margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.12rem}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
.section--ink .step p{color:var(--on-dark-muted)}

/* ---- media split (photo + copy) ------------------------------------------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);align-items:center}
@media (max-width:860px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}}
.media-card{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.media-card img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:340px;object-fit:cover}
.media-card__tag{position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(10,27,61,.85);color:#fff;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;padding:9px 15px;
  border-radius:var(--r-pill);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.media-card__tag .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green)}
.checklist{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:22px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px}
.checklist li{position:relative;padding-left:34px;color:var(--text);font-size:1.02rem}
.checklist li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad);background-size:cover}
.checklist li::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:7px;top:8px;width:8px;height:5px;
  border-left:2px solid #fff;border-bottom:2px solid #fff;transform:rotate(-45deg)}

/* ---- testimonials --------------------------------------------------------- */
.quote-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:30px 28px;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.quote-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.quote-card .stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.14em}
.quote-card p{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text)}
.quote-by{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-top:auto;padding-top:6px}
.quote-by img{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:none;border:2px solid var(--mist-2)}
.quote-by span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.3;color:var(--muted);font-size:.87rem}
.quote-by b{color:var(--head);font-size:.98rem}

/* ---- CTA band (photo) ----------------------------------------------------- */
.ctaband{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink);
  padding:clamp(44px,6vw,80px) clamp(28px,5vw,64px);text-align:center}
.ctaband__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.2;z-index:0}
.ctaband::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(15,63,196,.9),rgba(30,94,255,.66))}
.ctaband>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.ctaband h2{color:#fff;max-width:20ch;margin-inline:auto}
.ctaband p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);max-width:52ch;margin:16px auto 28px;font-size:1.12rem}
.ctaband .btn-row{justify-content:center}

/* ============================================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATION LAYER (read by scroll.js; respects reduced motion)
   ============================================================================ */
.mc-scrollbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;z-index:100;background:var(--grad);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow);transition:width .1s linear}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  [data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(32px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
  [data-reveal="left"]{transform:translateX(-36px)}
  [data-reveal="right"]{transform:translateX(36px)}
  [data-reveal="scale"]{transform:scale(.94)}
  [data-reveal].in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  [data-stagger]>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
  [data-stagger].in>*{opacity:1;transform:none}
  [data-stagger].in>*:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s}
  [data-stagger].in>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.12s}
  [data-stagger].in>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.19s}
  [data-stagger].in>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.26s}
  [data-stagger].in>*:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.33s}
  [data-stagger].in>*:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.40s}
  .kinetic .w{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(.9em) rotate(3deg);
    transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
  .kinetic .w:nth-child(n){transition-delay:calc(var(--wi,0)*.045s)}
  .kinetic.in .w{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* ---- responsive nav ------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:880px){
  .nav-toggle{display:flex;margin-left:auto;order:3}
  .nav-menu{position:fixed;inset:64px 0 auto 0;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:2px;
    background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);padding:16px var(--gut) 24px;
    margin:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s var(--ease);z-index:85}
  .nav-menu.open{max-height:min(80vh,640px);overflow:auto}
  .nav-menu>li>a{padding:.85em .6em;font-size:1.05rem}
  .submenu{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border:0;
    padding:4px 0 8px 14px;min-width:0}
  .has-sub>a::after{display:none}
  .nav-cta{margin:10px 0 0}.nav-cta .btn{width:100%}
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
}

/* ============================================================================
   INNER PAGES  ·  page hero, breadcrumb, prose, forms, work + blog cards, FAQ
   ============================================================================ */

/* page hero (non-home) */
.phero{position:relative;background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-dark);
  padding-block:clamp(52px,7vw,92px) clamp(44px,6vw,72px);overflow:hidden}
.phero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(900px 460px at 82% -10%,rgba(30,94,255,.28),transparent 60%)}
.phero>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.phero h1{color:#fff;max-width:20ch}
.phero p{color:var(--on-dark);max-width:60ch;font-size:1.14rem;margin-top:16px}
.phero .eyebrow{color:var(--sky)}

/* breadcrumb */
.crumb{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;align-items:center;font-size:.86rem;
  color:var(--on-dark-muted);margin-bottom:20px}
.crumb a{color:var(--on-dark-muted)}.crumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.crumb span[aria-current]{color:#fff}
.crumb a::after{content:"/";margin-left:8px;opacity:.5}
/* light breadcrumb when a page places it on light bg */
.section .crumb,.prose .crumb{color:var(--muted)}
.section .crumb a{color:var(--muted)}.section .crumb a:hover{color:var(--blue)}

/* narrow container + long-form prose (about, legal) */
.container-narrow{width:100%;max-width:820px;margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gut)}
.prose{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--text)}
.prose h2{margin:1.6em 0 .5em;font-size:1.7rem}
.prose h3{margin:1.4em 0 .4em}
.prose p{margin-bottom:1.1em;color:var(--text)}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5em}
.prose a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:500;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.prose a:hover{color:var(--blue-700)}
.prose strong{color:var(--head)}

/* lead paragraph */
.lead{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1.2em}

/* feature card (services grid on inner pages) */
.card--feature{display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:.3s var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.card--feature::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:0;background:var(--grad);transition:width .35s var(--ease)}
.card--feature:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh);border-color:transparent}
.card--feature:hover::before{width:100%}
.card--feature h3{margin-bottom:10px}
.card--feature p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem}

/* work cards (portfolio) */
.work{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
@media (max-width:940px){.work{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.work-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.work-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.work-card__media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;display:block}
.work-card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.work-card:hover .work-card__media img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.chip{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:rgba(10,27,61,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  color:#fff;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);z-index:2}
.work-card__body{padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.work-card__body h3{margin-bottom:10px}
.work-card__body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}

/* process step with explicit number element */
.step__n{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--f-num);font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:16px}

/* ---- forms (contact) ------------------------------------------------------ */
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;margin-bottom:18px}
.field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
@media (max-width:600px){.field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.field label{font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--head)}
.field .req{color:var(--blue)}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;padding:.85em 1em;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:#fff;font-size:1rem;transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(30,94,255,.12)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px}
.captcha{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.captcha__q{font-weight:600;background:var(--mist);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:.7em 1em;font-family:var(--f-num)}
.captcha input{max-width:120px}
.consent{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px}
.consent input{width:18px;height:18px;margin-top:3px;flex:none;accent-color:var(--blue)}
.consent a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:underline}
.form-note{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}
.form-msg{padding:14px 18px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:18px;display:none}
.form-msg.ok{display:block;background:#E9F9EF;border:1px solid #A6E9BF;color:#12703A}
.form-msg.err{display:block;background:#FEECEC;border:1px solid #F5B5B5;color:#B42222}
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}

/* ---- blog index cards ----------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-hero{background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-dark)}
.cat-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:34px}
.cat-tab{padding:8px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);background:#fff;cursor:pointer;
  transition:.2s var(--ease);font-family:var(--f)}
.cat-tab:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue)}
.cat-tab.active{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.cat-row a{padding:8px 16px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.cat-row a:hover,.cat-row a.active{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}
.feat{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:34px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:44px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
@media (max-width:860px){.feat{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.feat__media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden}
.feat__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.feat__body{padding:32px}
.feat__body .cat{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.feat__body h2{margin:12px 0;font-size:1.7rem}
.feat__body h2 a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.feat__body p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px}
.postcard{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.postcard:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh)}
.postcard__media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden}
.postcard__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.postcard:hover .postcard__media img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.postcard__body{padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.postcard__body .cat{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;font-size:.8rem;text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.postcard__body h3{margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.12rem}
.postcard__body h3 a:hover{color:var(--blue)}
.postcard__body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.postcard__meta{margin-top:auto;color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem}
.postcard.soon{opacity:.72}
.badge-soon{background:var(--mist-2);color:var(--blue);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;
  padding:3px 9px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);letter-spacing:.04em}
.cat{font-weight:600;color:var(--blue)}

/* ---- FAQ (accordion) ------------------------------------------------------ */
.faq{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;max-width:820px}
.faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:4px 20px;transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.faq details[open]{border-color:var(--line-2);box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:var(--head);padding:16px 0;list-style:none;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--blue);font-weight:400;flex:none;transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq details p{padding:0 0 18px;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ============================================================================
   AI CHAT WIDGET ("Cubi")
   ============================================================================ */
.mc-chat{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:120;font-family:var(--f)}
.mc-chat__fab{position:relative;width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--grad);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--sh-blue);display:grid;place-items:center;
  opacity:0;transform:scale(.6) translateY(10px);transition:.4s var(--ease),background .25s;pointer-events:none}
.mc-chat--ready .mc-chat__fab{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
.mc-chat__fab:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.04)}
.mc-chat__fab svg{width:27px;height:27px}
.mc-chat__fab-close{display:none}
.mc-chat__fab.is-open .mc-chat__fab-open{display:none}
.mc-chat__fab.is-open .mc-chat__fab-close{display:block}
.mc-chat__fab-badge{position:absolute;top:-3px;right:-3px;min-width:20px;height:20px;padding:0 5px;
  background:#F5443E;color:#fff;border-radius:12px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;display:grid;
  place-items:center;border:2px solid #fff}

.mc-chat__panel{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:74px;width:min(384px,calc(100vw - 32px));
  height:min(600px,calc(100vh - 120px));background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;
  animation:mcpop .28s var(--ease)}
.mc-chat__panel[hidden]{display:none}
@keyframes mcpop{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px) scale(.98)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.mc-chat__panel{animation:none}.mc-chat__fab{transition:opacity .3s}}

.mc-chat__head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:14px 16px;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.mc-chat__id{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px}
.mc-chat__avatar{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);display:grid;
  place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1.05rem;color:#fff}
.mc-chat__id b{font-size:1rem;display:block;line-height:1.1}
.mc-chat__id small{color:var(--on-dark-muted);font-size:.8rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.mc-chat__dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(34,197,94,.25)}
.mc-chat__min{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:0;color:#fff;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;
  cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.mc-chat__min:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.mc-chat__min svg{width:20px;height:20px}

.mc-chat__log{flex:1;overflow-y:auto;padding:18px 16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
  background:var(--mist)}
.mc-msg{display:flex;max-width:88%}
.mc-msg--user{align-self:flex-end;justify-content:flex-end}
.mc-msg--assistant{align-self:flex-start}
.mc-msg__b{padding:11px 15px;border-radius:16px;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.5;white-space:pre-wrap;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
.mc-msg--assistant .mc-msg__b{background:#fff;color:var(--text);border-bottom-left-radius:5px}
.mc-msg--user .mc-msg__b{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border-bottom-right-radius:5px}
.mc-typing .mc-msg__b{display:flex;gap:4px;padding:14px 16px}
.mc-typing span{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line-2);animation:mcbounce 1.2s infinite}
.mc-typing span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.15s}.mc-typing span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.3s}
@keyframes mcbounce{0%,60%,100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:.5}30%{transform:translateY(-5px);opacity:1}}

.mc-chat__quick{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;padding:0 16px}
.mc-chat__quick:not(:empty){padding-bottom:12px}
.mc-chip{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;
  font-size:.86rem;padding:8px 13px;border-radius:var(--r-pill);cursor:pointer;transition:.2s var(--ease);
  font-family:var(--f)}
.mc-chip:hover{border-color:var(--blue);background:var(--mist-2)}

.mc-lead{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:16px;margin-top:4px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm)}
.mc-lead__t{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--head);margin:0}
.mc-lead input{padding:.7em .9em;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:10px;font-size:.92rem;font-family:var(--f)}
.mc-lead input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(30,94,255,.12)}
.mc-lead__go{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;border:0;padding:.72em 1em;border-radius:10px;font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--f);transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.mc-lead__go:hover{background:var(--blue-600)}
.mc-lead__go:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:default}
.mc-lead__err{color:#B42222;font-size:.84rem;margin:0}
.mc-lead__done{color:#12703A;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;margin:0}

.mc-chat__form{display:flex;gap:8px;padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.mc-chat__input{flex:1;padding:.75em 1em;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  font-size:.95rem;font-family:var(--f)}
.mc-chat__input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(30,94,255,.12)}
.mc-chat__send{width:44px;height:44px;flex:none;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;
  cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.mc-chat__send:hover{transform:scale(1.06)}
.mc-chat__send svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.mc-chat__foot{text-align:center;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted);padding:0 14px 10px;margin:0;background:#fff}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .mc-chat{right:14px;bottom:14px}
  .mc-chat__panel{bottom:70px;height:min(600px,calc(100vh - 100px))}
}