/*
Theme Name: Helicon Digital
Theme URI: https://helicon.digital
Author: Helicon Digital
Author URI: https://helicon.digital
Description: A professional IT Solutions & Digital Transformation WordPress theme for Helicon Digital. Featuring VFX, Web Development, Web Design, Image Post Production, and Motion Graphics service pages.
Version: 2.0.0
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: helicon-digital
Tags: technology, business, it-solutions, responsive, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments
*/

/* ============================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --primary:       #0f3465;
  --primary-light: #164080;
  --accent:        #006fff;
  --accent-dark:   #0055cc;
  --accent-2:      #5ab4ff;
  --white:         #ffffff;
  --light-bg:      #f0f6ff;
  --text:          #445066;
  --heading:       #0f3465;
  --border:        #d8e6f8;
  --gradient:      linear-gradient(135deg, #0f3465 0%, #006fff 100%);
  --gradient-alt:  linear-gradient(135deg, #006fff 0%, #5ab4ff 100%);
  --shadow:        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 111, 255, 0.14);
  --shadow-dark:   0 20px 60px rgba(15, 52, 101, 0.22);
  --radius:        12px;
  --radius-lg:     20px;
  --transition:    all 0.35s ease;
  --font-primary:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-heading:  'Manrope', 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.container-lg { max-width: 1400px; }

.section-padding { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-padding-sm { padding: 70px 0; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: var(--white) !important; }
.bg-dark { background: var(--primary); }
.bg-light { background: var(--light-bg); }

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.section-title span { color: var(--accent); }
.section-title.white { color: var(--white); }

.section-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.section-desc.white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 34px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.45);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn-light {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.btn-light:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.btn svg, .btn i { font-size: 18px; }

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================================ */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.top-bar .inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.top-bar a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--accent-2); }
.top-bar-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.top-bar-social a {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.top-bar-social a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  gap: 20px;
}
.logo img { max-height: 50px; }
.logo .logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.logo .logo-text span { color: var(--accent); }

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading);
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(0,102,255,0.06);
}
.nav-menu > li > a .arrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-menu > li:hover > a .arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  min-width: 210px;
  padding: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav-menu > li:hover .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.dropdown li a:hover {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Nav CTA */
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.nav-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--heading);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary);
}
.hero-slide {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 680px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--primary);
}
.hero-slide::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.95) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.7) 50%, rgba(0,102,255,0.15) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Geometric shapes */
.hero-slide .shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.15;
  z-index: 1;
}
.shape-1 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: var(--accent); top: -100px; right: -100px; }
.shape-2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: var(--accent-2); bottom: -80px; left: 30%; }

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 80px 0;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(0,102,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,102,255,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-2);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-title span {
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-buttons { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 56px; }

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.hero-trust-item .icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(0,102,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.hero-trust-item strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; }

/* Slider dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* ============================================================
   BRANDS / PARTNERS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.brands-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.brands-strip .inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.brands-strip .label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.5;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand-logo {
  opacity: 0.4;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.brand-logo:hover { opacity: 0.8; filter: grayscale(0); color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-section .about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-images {
  position: relative;
}
.about-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 500px;
}
.about-img-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 150px;
}
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: -20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.about-badge .num {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge .num span { font-size: 18px; }
.about-badge .text { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); max-width: 80px; line-height: 1.4; }

.about-list { margin: 28px 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.about-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading);
}
.about-list-item::before {
  content: '✓';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: rgba(0,102,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS
   ============================================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 70px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(0,102,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(0,194,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-item .number {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-item .label {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  align-self: stretch;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.services-section { background: var(--light-bg); }
.services-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.service-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.service-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
.service-body { padding: 28px; }
.service-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.service-title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.service-tag {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================================ */
.why-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -100px;
  top: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,102,255,0.08);
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 500px;
}
.skill-bars { margin: 32px 0; }
.skill-bar { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.skill-bar-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.skill-bar-track {
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.skill-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 1.5s ease;
}

.why-list { margin: 24px 0; }
.why-list-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.why-list-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why-list-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(0,102,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.why-list-text h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-list-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   MARQUEE / TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.marquee-section {
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 20px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
}
.marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 0 40px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.marquee-item .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.process-section { background: var(--white); }
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.process-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  left: calc(16.66% + 20px);
  right: calc(16.66% + 20px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-card { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-num {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,102,255,0.35);
  position: relative;
}
.process-num::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0,102,255,0.3);
  animation: spin 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.process-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--heading); }
.process-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); }

/* ============================================================
   PORTFOLIO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.portfolio-section { background: var(--light-bg); }
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.portfolio-grid .portfolio-card:first-child {
  grid-row: span 2;
}
.portfolio-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.portfolio-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
  opacity: 0.7;
  min-height: 240px;
}
.portfolio-card:hover img { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1.05); }
.portfolio-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,22,40,0.9) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.portfolio-cat {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-2);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.portfolio-title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.portfolio-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.portfolio-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-link { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* ============================================================
   PRICING SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.pricing-section { background: var(--white); }
.pricing-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.pricing-tab {
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.pricing-tab.active {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,102,255,0.3);
}
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.pricing-card:hover, .pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.pricing-card.featured {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.plan-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pricing-card.featured .plan-label { color: var(--accent-2); }
.plan-price {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.plan-price sup { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: top; margin-top: 12px; }
.plan-price sub { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); }
.pricing-card.featured .plan-price, .pricing-card.featured .plan-desc { color: var(--white); }
.plan-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 28px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.pricing-card.featured .plan-desc { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.plan-features { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.plan-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.plan-feature.included::before {
  content: '✓';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: rgba(0,102,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 900;
}
.plan-feature.excluded {
  opacity: 0.45;
  text-decoration: line-through;
}
.plan-feature.excluded::before {
  content: '✗';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.pricing-card.featured .plan-feature { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.pricing-card.featured .plan-feature.included::before { background: rgba(0,102,255,0.25); color: var(--accent-2); }
.pricing-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--light-bg); }
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.15;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 24px;
}
.stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.star { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 16px; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-author img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--border);
}
.testimonial-author-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--heading); }
.testimonial-author-role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   CTA STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.cta-strip {
  background: var(--gradient);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-strip .inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta-strip h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px); color: var(--white); font-weight: 800; }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-top: 8px; font-size: 17px; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.blog-section { background: var(--white); }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-img { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.blog-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.blog-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.blog-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.blog-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.blog-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { background: var(--light-bg); }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.contact-info-text h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-info-text p, .contact-info-text a {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.contact-info-text a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.form-group.full { grid-column: span 2; }
.form-group label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--heading); }
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--heading);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,102,255,0.08);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(0,102,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.newsletter-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-inner h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.newsletter-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  outline: none;
  min-width: 0;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer { background: var(--primary); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-top {
  padding: 80px 0 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 50px;
}
.footer-brand .logo-text { font-size: 26px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-link:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer-links a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--accent-2); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,102,255,0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 999;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   WORDPRESS SPECIFIC
   ============================================================ */
.wp-caption { max-width: 100%; }
.wp-caption-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); font-style: italic; margin-top: 8px; }
.alignleft { float: left; margin: 0 24px 16px 0; }
.alignright { float: right; margin: 0 0 16px 24px; }
.aligncenter { display: block; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.sticky { position: relative; }
.screen-reader-text { clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); height: 1px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; width: 1px; }

/* ENTRY CONTENT STYLES */
.entry-content { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.entry-content h2 { font-size: 30px; margin: 40px 0 16px; }
.entry-content h3 { font-size: 22px; margin: 32px 0 12px; }
.entry-content p { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 16.5px; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin: 0 0 20px 24px; }
.entry-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--heading);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-section .about-grid,
  .why-grid,
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portfolio-grid .portfolio-card:first-child { grid-row: auto; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding { padding: 70px 0; }
  .nav-menu, .nav-phone, .top-bar { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .hero-slide { min-height: 560px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid::before { display: none; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-card.featured { transform: none; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-group.full { grid-column: span 1; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-strip .inner { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .about-img-float, .about-badge { display: none; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .services-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,22,40,0.95);
  z-index: 2000;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--accent-2); }
.mobile-nav-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE PAGE HERO (used by VFX, Web Dev, etc.)
   ============================================================ */
.service-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 100px;
  background: var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 25% 60%, rgba(0,111,255,0.25) 0%, transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(90,180,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.service-page-hero .hex-grid {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 80px);
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0.06;
}
.hex-cell {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--accent);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%,100% 25%,100% 75%,50% 100%,0% 75%,0% 25%);
}
.service-page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(0,111,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,111,255,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-eyebrow i { font-size: 14px; }
.service-page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 66px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.service-page-hero h1 span {
  background: var(--gradient-alt);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.service-page-hero p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-feature-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.pill i { color: var(--accent-2); font-size: 13px; }

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING STATS CARD (hero addon)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-stats-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  display: inline-grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.hero-stat .num {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat .num span { color: var(--accent-2); }
.hero-stat .lbl { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   FEATURE GRID (alternating image/text rows)
   ============================================================ */
.feature-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 70px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.feature-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.feature-row.reverse .feature-visual { order: 2; }
.feature-row.reverse .feature-text  { order: 1; }
.feature-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.feature-visual-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,111,255,0.2);
}
.feature-visual-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0,111,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.feature-icon-large {
  font-size: 80px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  color: var(--accent-2);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -10px;
}
.feature-icon-center {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: var(--gradient-alt);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,111,255,0.4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.feature-chips {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.feature-chip {
  background: rgba(0,111,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,111,255,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.feature-text .section-label { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.feature-text h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.feature-text p { font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.8; }
.feature-list { margin: 0 0 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.feature-list li::before {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,111,255,0.1);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23006fff'%3E%3Cpath d='M13.854 3.646a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-7 7a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-3.5-3.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L6.5 10.293l6.646-6.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 12px;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE (vertical, for service pages)
   ============================================================ */
.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 48px;
}
.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent-2), transparent);
}
.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 40px 30px;
}
.timeline-step:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -48px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,111,255,0.4);
}
.timeline-step h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-step p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text); }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE CARDS GRID (mini cards for sub-services)
   ============================================================ */
.mini-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.mini-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: default;
}
.mini-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.mini-card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--gradient-alt);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.mini-card h4 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mini-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text); }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-question {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading);
  background: var(--white);
  user-select: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faq-question.open { color: var(--accent); background: rgba(0,111,255,0.03); }
.faq-icon { font-size: 18px; transition: var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-question.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); color: var(--accent); }
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 24px 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  background: var(--white);
}
.faq-answer.open { display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE SPECIFIC
   ============================================================ */
.contact-map-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,111,255,0.2);
}
.contact-map-placeholder i { font-size: 40px; display: block; margin: 0 auto 12px; opacity: 0.3; }
.contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.contact-card-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.contact-card h4 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-card p, .contact-card a { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); }
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.blog-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.blog-filter {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-filter.active, .blog-filter:hover {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.blog-featured-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
  background: var(--primary);
}
.blog-featured-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.5; }
.blog-featured-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,52,101,0.97) 0%, transparent 55%);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.featured-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  width: fit-content;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — SERVICE PAGES
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .feature-row.reverse .feature-visual,
  .feature-row.reverse .feature-text { order: unset; }
  .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mini-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .mini-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}