/* =======================
   01) TOKENS (Variables)
======================= */
:root {
  /* --- Brand Colors --- */
  --brand-900: linear-gradient(90deg, #0FA0A9, #2C82D8); /* Navy gradient */
  --brand-teal: #0FA0A9;   /* Teal 500 */
  --brand-blue: #2C82D8;   /* Blue 500 */
  --brand-300: #8ABFE6;    /* Blue 300 */
  --brand-100: #DFE7F2;    /* Ice 100 */
  --brand-blue-rgb: 44,130,216;
  --brand-teal-rgb: 15,160,169;

  /* --- Service Cards --- */
  --svc-glass: rgba(77,49,101,.10);  /* Glass background */
  --svc-glass-hover: #241355;        /* Hover background */
  --svc-border: rgba(116,247,255,.30);
  --svc-border-strong: #00eaff;
  --svc-aura: rgba(0,234,255,.35);
  --svc-text: #fff;
  --svc-muted: #cfd5e8;

  /* --- General Colors --- */
  --cyan: #46e0ff;   /* Main cyan */
  --text: #fff;      /* Default text */
  --muted: #b9c6d8;  /* Muted text */
  --bg-dark: #0B1224;
  --bg1: #141b2a;    /* Primary background */
  --bg2: #1a2334;    /* Secondary background */

  /* --- Assignments --- */
  --primary: var(--brand-blue);
  --secondary: var(--brand-teal);
  --accent: var(--brand-teal);
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-teal), var(--brand-blue));
  --color-bg: var(--brand-900);
  --color-surface: color-mix(in oklab, var(--brand-900), white 8%);
  --color-text: var(--brand-100);
  --color-muted: var(--brand-300);

  /* --- Glass / Borders --- */
  --glass-base-rgb: 223,231,242;
  --glass-opacity: .06;
  --glass-border-opacity: .18;
  --ring: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12);

  /* --- Typography --- */
  --font-family-base: system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Noto Sans",Arial,sans-serif;
  --font-size-xl: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  --font-size-lg: 20px;
  --font-size-md: 16px;
  --lh-tight: 1.15;
  --lh-base: 1.6;

  /* --- Spacing --- */
  --space-xs: 4px;
  --space-sm: 8px;
  --space-md: 12px;
  --space-lg: 16px;
  --space-xl: 24px;
  --space-2xl: 32px;
  --space-3xl: 48px;

  /* --- Navigation --- */
  --nav-bg: rgba(15, 23, 51, 0.85);
  --nav-stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  --nav-text: #DFE7F2;
  --nav-active: #2C82D8;
  --nav-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --nav-gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 30px);
  --nav-padding-y: 12px;
  --nav-padding-x: clamp(20px, 4vw, 32px);
  --nav-radius: 999px;
  --nav-font-size: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 16px);
  --nav-height: 72px;

  /* --- Radius / Shadow / Layout --- */
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  --border-light: 1px solid rgba(var(--glass-base-rgb), .15);
  --container-width: 1100px;

  /* --- Misc --- */
  --r: 24px;
  --edge: 14px;

  /* --- Z-index --- */
  --z-bg: -1;
  --z-base: 1;
  --z-overlay: 10;

  --prohdr-h: 72px;
  --prohdr-fg: #eaf3ff;
  --prohdr-fg-muted:#bcd3ff;
  --prohdr-grad1:#00eaff;
  --prohdr-grad2:#3b82f6;
  --nav-height: var(--prohdr-h); 

    --card-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,18,36,.86) 0%, rgba(0,176,191,.48) 100%);
  --card-bd: rgba(0,234,255,.18);

  --radius:20px; --shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --primary:#0E1B34; --accent:#1BE4FF; --accent-2:#7AF0FF;
  --text:#F6FAFF; --muted:#B8C4D9; --border:rgba(123,240,255,.25);
}



/* =======================
   02) GLOBAL & UTILITIES
======================= */

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'IBM Plex Sans Arabic', sans-serif;
  background: #0F1733;
  color: var(--nav-text);
  overflow-x: hidden; /* Prevent horizontal scroll */
}

.container {
  width: min(var(--container-width), 100%);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-xl);
}

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

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}


/* =======================
   03) SPLASH SCREEN
======================= */

/* Disable scroll while splash is active */
body.is-splash {
  /* overflow: hidden; */ /* optional */
}

/* Splash container */
#splash-screen {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0; 
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;

  background: linear-gradient(120deg, 
    #0B1224 0%,       
    #003566 35%,       
    #0077b6 65%,      
    #00E0FF 100%       
  );

  animation: splashFade 4.2s ease-in-out forwards;
}

/* Fade-out animation */
@keyframes splashFade {
  from { opacity: 1; }
  to { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Logo box */
.logo-box {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(260px, 40vw, 500px);
  aspect-ratio: 3/1;
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* Logo parts (left/right) */
.logo-part {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  transform-origin: center;
  display: block;
}

.logo-part.left {
  right: 50%;
  transform: translate(100%, -50%);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.logo-part.right {
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-100%, -50%);
  margin-left: -1px;
}

/* Hide the app until splash is done */
#app[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ======================================
   Header 
====================================== */

/* Spacer to avoid overlap */
.prohdr-spacer {
  height: var(--prohdr-h);
}

/* Header container */
.prohdr-header {
  position: fixed;
  inset-block-start: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  z-index: 1600;
}
.prohdr-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset-inline: 0;
  inset-block-start: var(--prohdr-h);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #1e2a44 30%, #1e2a44 70%, transparent);
  z-index: 1500;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Header wrap */
.prohdr-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--prohdr-h);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 8px clamp(20px, 5vw, 40px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B1224, #003566, #00E0FF);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Brand */
.prohdr-brand {
  position: relative;
  height: calc(var(--prohdr-h) - 16px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: visible;
}
.prohdr-brand img {
  height: clamp(40px, 8vw, 130px);
  width: auto;
  margin: 0;
  filter: brightness(1.1) contrast(1.05);
}

/* Desktop navigation */
.prohdr-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.6vw, 28px);
}
.prohdr-link {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--prohdr-fg);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.4vw, 16px);
  padding: 6px 4px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.prohdr-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset-inline: 0;
  inset-block-end: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--prohdr-grad1), var(--prohdr-grad2));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.prohdr-link:hover,
.prohdr-link.active { color: #cfe9ff; }
.prohdr-link:hover::after,
.prohdr-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Actions */
.prohdr-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.prohdr-lang {
  color: var(--prohdr-fg-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.prohdr-cta {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #061426;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--prohdr-grad1), var(--prohdr-grad2));
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,234,255,0.18);
}
.prohdr-cta--full {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Drawer (mobile menu) */
.prohdr-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  opacity: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(82vw, 340px);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, #0b1224 97%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    transform 320ms cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
    opacity   280ms ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  z-index: 1700;
  height: 100dvh;
  color: #d7e7ff;
}
.prohdr-drawer.is-open {
  opacity: 1; /* fade in */
}

/* Close easing */
.prohdr-drawer:not(.is-open) {
  transition:
    transform 260ms cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
    opacity   220ms ease;
}

/* LTR (English → open from right) */
header.prohdr-header[dir="ltr"] .prohdr-drawer {
  right: 0;
  left: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%); /* hidden at right */
  box-shadow: 28px 0 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
header.prohdr-header[dir="ltr"] .prohdr-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0); /* open from right */
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* RTL (Arabic → open from left) */
header.prohdr-header[dir="rtl"] .prohdr-drawer {
  left: 0;
  right: auto;
  transform: translateX(-100%); /* hidden at left */
  box-shadow: -28px 0 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
header.prohdr-header[dir="rtl"] .prohdr-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0); /* open from left */
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Drawer head */
.prohdr-drawer__head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--prohdr-fg);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.prohdr-drawer__close {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
}
.prohdr-drawer__close::before,
.prohdr-drawer__close::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: auto;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #b9d6ff;
}
.prohdr-drawer__close::before { rotate: 45deg; }
.prohdr-drawer__close::after { rotate: -45deg; }

/* Backdrop */
.prohdr-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1650;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, visibility .25s ease;
  height: 100dvh;
}
.prohdr-backdrop.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Lock scroll when open */
html.no-scroll, html.no-scroll body { overflow: hidden; }

/* Burger button */
.prohdr-drawer-icon,
#prohdr-drawer-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: none; /* hidden on desktop */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(207,225,255,0.18);
  color: #d9e9ff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .1s ease;
}
.prohdr-drawer-icon:hover {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(207,225,255,0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.prohdr-drawer-icon svg { pointer-events: none; }

/* =======================
   HEADER BREAKPOINTS
======================= */

/* ≤ 980px */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .prohdr-actions {display: none !important;}
  .prohdr-brand img { height: clamp(40px, 12vw, 100px); }
  .prohdr-wrap { gap: 10px; padding-inline: clamp(16px,4vw,28px); }
  .prohdr-spacer { height: var(--prohdr-h); }
  .prohdr-drawer-icon, #prohdr-drawer-icon { display: inline-flex; }
  .prohdr-nav { display: none; }
}

/* ≤ 767px */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .prohdr-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    grid-template-areas: "logo burger";
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .prohdr-drawer-icon { grid-area: burger; justify-self: start; }
  .prohdr-brand {grid-area: logo; justify-self: start;}
  .prohdr-brand img {
    height: clamp(40px, 10vw, 130px);
    width: auto;
  }
  /* Burger (explicit area) */
  .prohdr-drawer-icon {
    grid-area: burger;
    justify-self: end;
  }

  /* Hide language outside drawer */
  .prohdr-actions { display: none !important; }
  .prohdr-lang { 
    grid-area: lang; justify-self: end;
    font-size: 13px; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
}

/* ≤ 980px override for logo size (as in your code) */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .prohdr-brand img {
    height: clamp(120px, 10vw, 130px) !important;
  }
}

/* ≤ 430px */
@media (max-width: 430px) {
  .prohdr-brand img {
    height: clamp(36px, 14vw, 80px);
  }
}

/* Header background per direction */
header.prohdr-header[dir="rtl"] .prohdr-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B1224, #003566, #00E0FF);
}
header.prohdr-header[dir="ltr"] .prohdr-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c2ff, #004b8d, #001829);
}

/* =======================
  04) HERO
======================= */

.hero[dir="ltr"] .hero__content{
  right: auto !important;
  left: 300px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
#home[dir="rtl"] .hero__content{
  inset-inline-end: 300px; inset-inline-start:auto; text-align:right;
}
#home[dir="ltr"] .hero__content{
  inset-inline-start: 300px; inset-inline-end:auto; text-align:left;
}

/* Hero main container */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 720px;
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hero inner layout */
.hero__inner{
  position: static;
  height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  z-index: auto;
}

/* Hero content block */
.hero__content{
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 300px !important;
  top: 60% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  width: 520px !important;
  text-align: right !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
}

.hero-title{
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.6vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-sub{
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.8vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(235,245,255,.9);
  max-width: 38ch;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blue_border_btn a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #00d5e1;
  border: 2px solid #00d5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  background: rgba(0,213,225,0.05);
}
.blue_border_btn a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #00d5e1;
  background: #00d5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,213,225,.25);
}

/* EN only: shift content left */
.hero[dir="ltr"] .hero__content{
  right: auto !important;
  left: 300px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* Mirror decorative elements for LTR */
.hero[dir="ltr"] .g1{ top:-40px; right: 60px;  left:auto; }
.hero[dir="ltr"] .g2{ top:100px; left: 200px; right:auto; }
.hero[dir="ltr"] .g3{ bottom:-30px; right:-40px; left:auto; }
.hero[dir="ltr"] .g4{ bottom:80px;  left: 280px; right:auto; }

/* Vanta background */
#vanta {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  min-height: 720px;
}

/* Glass wrapper */
.glass-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Glass cards */
.glass {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(var(--glass-base-rgb), .05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--glass-base-rgb), .8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation: floatY 12s ease-in-out infinite,
            driftX 11s ease-in-out infinite,
            glowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--brand-blue-rgb), .40); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(var(--brand-blue-rgb), .80); }
}
.glass::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 35%, transparent 65%, rgba(255,255,255,.05));
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* Glass positions */
.g1{ top: -40px; left:  60px; width: 220px; height: 120px; }
.g2{ top: 100px; right: 200px; width: 380px; height: 520px; }
.g3{ bottom: -30px; left: -40px; width: 220px; height: 120px; }
.g4{ bottom: 80px;  right: 280px; width: 360px; height: 420px; }

/* Animations */
@keyframes floatY { 0%,100% { --y: 0px } 50% { --y: -12px } }
@keyframes driftX { 0% { --x: 0px } 50% { --x: 18px } 100% { --x: 0px } }
@keyframes hud-float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-4deg); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-4deg); }
}

/* LTR text alignment */
.hero[dir="ltr"] .hero-title,
.hero[dir="ltr"] .hero-sub,
.hero[dir="ltr"] .blue_border_btn {
  text-align: left;
}

/* Mobile ≤ 600px */
@media (max-width: 600px){
  .hero{
    min-height: calc(100svh - var(--nav-height));
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 20px);
    padding-block: 24px 32px;
  }

  .hero__content{
    position: relative !important;
    inset: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    max-width: min(36rem, 94vw);
    margin-top: 200px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-left), env(safe-area-inset-right));
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .hero[dir="rtl"] .hero__content{ text-align: right; }
  .hero[dir="ltr"] .hero__content{ text-align: left; }

  .headline-glass{
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,18,36,.60), rgba(11,18,36,.32));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,234,255,.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 14px 16px;
    margin-top: 150px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    position: relative; z-index: 4;
  }

  .hero-title{
    font-size: clamp(20px, 6.2vw, 28px);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .hero-sub{
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 38ch;
    color: rgba(235,245,255,.92);
  }

  .glass-wrap{ opacity: .28; }
  .g2, .g4{ display: none; }
  .g1{ top:-12px; left:10px; width:140px; height:80px; }
  .g3{ left:-16px; width:160px; height:90px; }
}

/* ===== Mobile Fix: Home Hero ===== */
@media (max-width: 600px){
  #home .hero__content{
    position: relative !important;
    inset: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    max-width: min(36rem, 94vw) !important;
    margin: 24px auto 0 !important;
    z-index: 3;
  }

  #home[dir="rtl"] .hero__content{ text-align: right !important; }
  #home[dir="ltr"] .hero__content{ text-align: left !important; }

  #home .glass-wrap{ opacity: .28 !important; }
  #home .g2, #home .g4{ display: none !important; }
  #home .g1{ top:-12px; left:10px; width:140px; height:80px; }
  #home .g3{ left:-16px; width:160px; height:90px; }
}

/************************************
            FOOTER
************************************/
.site-footer{
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  color: var(--brand-100);
  padding-block: 34px 0;
  overflow: hidden;

  /* Gradient echoes the header theme */
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-900) 96%, transparent) 0%,
      color-mix(in srgb, #001834 92%, transparent) 55%,
      color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-teal) 14%, transparent) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue) 18%, transparent);
}

/* Ambient glows */
.site-footer::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-25% -12% auto -12%;
  height:300px;
  z-index:-1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(460px 180px at 78% 30%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue) 32%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(420px 160px at 22% 25%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-teal) 30%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(34px);
  opacity:.85;
}

/* Glass container */
.footer__container{
  width:min(1500px,92vw);
  margin:auto;
  display:grid;
  gap:40px;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  padding: 28px 20px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--glass-base-rgb), .14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18) inset,
    0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.site-footer:hover .footer__container{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-color: rgba(var(--glass-base-rgb), .18);
}

/* Col 1 – brand */
.footer__brand{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;
  align-items:flex-start; position:relative;
}
.footer__logo{ height:60px; width:auto; display:block; }

/* Logo */
.footer__logo{
  height: 130px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 224, 255, .45));
  transition: transform .18s ease, filter .18s ease;
}

/* Inner glows around logo chip */
.footer__logo-chip::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-22px -24px -24px -22px;
  z-index:-1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(200px 90px at 70% 30%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue) 30%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(180px 80px at 28% 65%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-teal) 30%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity:.85;
}

.footer__tagline{
  margin:0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-100) 85%, transparent);
  line-height:1.7;
  font-size:15px;
}

/* Section titles + gradient underline */
.footer__links h4,
.footer__contact h4{
  position:relative; margin:0 0 18px; font-size:20px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; letter-spacing:.3px;
}
.footer__links h4::after,
.footer__contact h4::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset-inline-start:0; inset-block-end:-6px;
  width:110px; height:3px; border-radius:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-teal), var(--brand-blue));
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue) 35%, transparent);
  transition: width .25s ease;
}

/* Quick links */
.footer__links{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; padding:12px 0; border-radius:14px; }
.footer__links:hover h4::after{ width:130px; }
.footer__links a{
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-100) 86%, transparent);
  text-decoration:none; padding:4px 0; border-radius:8px;
  transition: color .2s ease;
  position:relative;
}
.footer__links a:hover{ color:var(--brand-teal); }
.footer__links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset-inline:0; inset-block-end:-2px; height:2px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition: transform .2s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-teal), var(--brand-blue)); border-radius:2px; opacity:.9;
}
.footer__links a:hover::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Contact */
.footer__contact{ padding:12px 0; border-radius:14px; }
.footer__contact:hover h4::after{ width:130px; }
.footer__contact ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 12px; display:grid; gap:8px; }
.footer__contact a{
  color:var(--brand-100); text-decoration:none; position:relative; transition: color .2s ease;
}
.footer__contact a:hover{ color:var(--brand-teal); }
.footer__contact a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset-inline:0; inset-block-end:-2px; height:2px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition: transform .2s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-teal), var(--brand-blue)); border-radius:2px; opacity:.9;
}
.footer__contact a:hover::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Hours & social (optional) */
.footer__hours{ list-style:none; padding:10px 0 0; margin:10px 0 0; display:grid; gap:6px; }
.footer__hours strong{ font-weight:800; }
.footer__social{ display:flex; gap:16px; margin-top:8px; }
.footer__social a{ color:var(--brand-100); font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; }
.footer__social a:hover{ color:var(--brand-blue); }

/* Legal strip */
.footer__legal{
  width:min(1100px,92vw); margin: 10px auto 2px; text-align:center;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-100) 80%, transparent); font-size:14px;
}
.footer__legal a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; padding:2px 4px; border-radius:6px; }
.footer__legal a:hover{ color: var(--brand-blue); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.footer__legal .sep{ margin: 0 6px; opacity:.6; }

/* Bottom bar */
.footer__bottom{
  margin-top: 10px; text-align:center; padding: 12px 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue) 18%, transparent);
}
.footer__bottom p{ margin:0; font-size:14px; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-100) 78%, transparent); }
.footer__bottom:hover p{ color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-100) 90%, transparent); }

/* Container helper */
.site-footer .container{ max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding-inline:20px; }

/* ========== Responsive ========== */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .footer__container{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .footer__container{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; }
  .footer__links h4::after,
  .footer__contact h4::after{ inset-inline-start:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); }
  .footer__brand{ align-items:center; }
  .footer__social{ justify-content:center; }
}
/* =======================
   ABOUT BAND
======================= */

/* Fluid tokens */
:root{
  --about-bg: #0B1224;
  --about-gap: clamp(12px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  --about-media: clamp(200px, 34vw, 560px);
  --about-safe: calc(var(--about-media) + 48px);
  --about-padY: clamp(44px, 6vw, 96px);
  --about-font: clamp(15px, 1.8vw, 20px);
  --about-title: clamp(22px, 3.4vw, 36px);
  --about-final: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 22px);
}

/* Section shell (desktop) */
.about-band{
  position: relative;
  background: var(--about-bg);
  min-height: clamp(360px, 42vw, 620px);
  padding-block: var(--about-padY);
  /* reserve space for the left visual on large screens */
  padding-left: calc(var(--about-safe) + var(--about-gap));
  /* avoid floating widgets overlapping the last line */
  padding-bottom: calc(var(--about-padY) + 8px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Text block */
.about-intro{
  max-width: min(760px, 94vw);
  margin-inline-start: auto;
  margin-inline-end: 0;
  padding-inline: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-intro h2{
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--about-title);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.about-intro h2 .title-muted{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#3CE1FF,#00C6A7);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: glow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes glow{
  0%,100%{ filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(0,191,255,.0)) }
  50%{    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0,191,255,.35)) }
}
.about-intro h2 .title-strong{
  color:#fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,191,255,.28);
}

/* Animated underline (AOS friendly) */
.about-intro h2::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset-inline:0;
  bottom:-6px;
  height:3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#00BFFF,transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .9s ease .25s;
}
[dir="ltr"] .about-intro h2::after{ transform-origin: left; }
.about-intro h2.aos-animate::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }

.about-intro p{
  font-size: var(--about-font);
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: #EAF4FF;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 16px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
[dir="rtl"] .about-intro p{ text-align: justify; }
[dir="rtl"] .about-intro h2,
[dir="rtl"] .about-intro p{ text-align: right; }
[dir="ltr"] .about-intro h2,
[dir="ltr"] .about-intro p{ text-align: left; direction: ltr; }

.about-intro p strong{
  color:#3CE1FF;
  text-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,191,255,.6);
}

.about-intro p.final-line{
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: var(--about-final);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  color: #00E0FF;
}
.about-intro p.final-line::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  margin:10px auto 0;
  width: 120px; height:3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00E0FF, transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Visual (pinned left on large screens) */
.about-visual{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: var(--about-media);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-visual img{
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, #000 72%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, #000 72%, transparent);
}
/* Fallback if mask-image is not supported */
@supports not (mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, #000, transparent)){
  .about-visual::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 72%, var(--about-bg) 100%);
  }
}

/* Responsive (≤768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .about-band{
    position: relative;
    padding-inline: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .about-intro{
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  /* turn visual into a soft background */
  .about-visual{
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: .15;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .about-visual img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
            mask-image: none;
  }
}
/* ===========================
   Services Section (clean, RTL-aware)
   =========================== */

/* --- Wrapper (section background & spacing) --- */
#services.ito-services-wrap{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text);
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 70% -10%, var(--bg1) 0%, var(--bg2) 55%, var(--bg3) 100%);
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 80px) 0 96px;
}

/* --- Header container (title + description) --- */
#services .ito-services-head{
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 6vw, 88px);
}
#services .ito-services-head .container{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* --- Title/description layout (no Bootstrap .row conflict) --- */
#services .services-row{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 40px);
  align-items: center;
  text-align: start; /* respects dir (RTL/LTR) */
}

/* --- Section title + underline --- */
#services .services-title{
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  padding-block-end: 10px;
}
#services .services-title::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset-inline-start:0; inset-block-end:-8px;
  width:190px; height:3px; border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-teal), var(--brand-blue));
  box-shadow:0 0 8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue) 35%, transparent);


}



/* --- Description paragraph --- */
#services .services-desc{
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 58ch;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* --- Slider spacing (if used) --- */
#services .ito-services-line{ padding-top: clamp(10px,4vw,30px); padding-bottom: 96px; }
#services .svc-slider{ margin-top: 16px; }
#services .svc-slide{ padding: 18px 14px; text-align: center; }

/* ===========================
   Hover Cards (compact glass)
   =========================== */

#services .svc-card{
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 40px 24px 26px;
  min-height: 320px;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* gradient overlay on hover */
#services .svc-card::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,18,36,.85) 0%, rgba(0,176,191,.85) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
}
#services .svc-card:hover::before{ opacity: 1; }

/* keep icon/title above overlay */
#services .svc-icon,
#services .svc-title{ position: relative; z-index: 3; }

/* icon size */
#services .svc-icon svg,
#services .svc-icon img{ width: 80px; height: 80px; }

/* subtle lift on hover */
#services .svc-icon,
#services .svc-title{ transition: transform .25s ease; will-change: transform; }
#services .svc-card:hover .svc-icon,
#services .svc-card:hover .svc-title{ transform: translateY(-18px); }

/* reveal body on hover */
#services .svc-hover{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, max-height .25s ease;
  margin-top: -4px;
}
#services .svc-card:hover .svc-hover{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  max-height: 180px;
}
#services .svc-hover p{
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 40ch;
}

/* CTA inside hover */
#services .svc-btn{
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #00eaff;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
#services .svc-btn:hover{ color: #3ba6ff; }

/* keep icon/title crisp on hover (no fade) */
#services .svc-card:hover .svc-icon svg,
#services .svc-card:hover .svc-title{
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* ===========================
   Services Grid (cards)
   =========================== */

/* soft gradient section bg */
.ito-svc-wrap{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 10%, rgba(70,224,255,.12), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0c1426 0%, #0f1a2e 100%);
  color: var(--svc-text);
}

/* optional image bg wrapper */
.services_main_boxes_sec{
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: top left;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--svc-text);
}

/* grid wrapper */
.services_main_boxes{ padding-bottom: 140px; }
.services_main_boxes .row.container{ max-width: 1380px; }

/* flex grid with row/column gaps */
.services_main_boxes_inn{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 32px 20px;
}

/* 3 cols desktop / 2 tablet / 1 mobile */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx{
  display: flex;
  width: calc(33.333% - 13.34px);
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx{ width: calc(50% - 10px); }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx{ width: 100%; }
}

/* card shell */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn{
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-self: stretch;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 70px 30px;
  background: var(--svc-glass);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--svc-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  min-height: auto;
  transition: background .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* soft aura border */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 10% 0%, var(--svc-aura), transparent 60%) border-box,
    conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(0,234,255,.10), rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(0,234,255,.10)) border-box;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: .5;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* card hover */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn:hover{
  background: var(--svc-glass-hover);
  border-color: var(--svc-border-strong);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 18px rgba(0,234,255,.35);
}
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn:hover::after{ opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width:768px){
  .services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn:hover{ transform: none; }
}

/* focus state */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn:focus-within{
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--svc-border-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,234,255,.35), 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* make whole card clickable */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn > a{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* inner content motion */
.services_cont_inn_bx{
  min-height: 365px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform .28s ease;
}
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn:hover .services_cont_inn_bx{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* icon/image */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_img{
  padding-bottom: 35px;
  text-align: center;
}
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_img img{
  display: inline-block;
  max-height: 127px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  filter: none;
}

/* card title + tiny underline */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_title{
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width:1450px){
  .services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_title{ font-size: 25px; line-height: 35px; }
}
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_title::after{
  content: "";
  display: block;
  margin: 5px auto 10px;
  max-width: 40px;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #00b0bf;
}

/* card body clamped lines */
.services_main_boxes .best_at_slid_txt{
  color: #e8f1ff;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 46ch;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .services_main_boxes .best_at_slid_txt{ font-size: 15px; line-height: 26px; }
}

/* read more CTA */
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_btn{
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_btn a{
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 transparent;
}
.services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_btn a:hover{
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

/* ===========================
    Mobile
   =========================== */
@media (max-width: 600px){
  /* center the title */
  #services .services-title{
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-block-end: 12px;
  }

  /* center underline in LTR */
  #services .services-title::after{
    inset-block-end: 0;
    inset-inline-start: 50%;
    inset-inline-end: auto;
    left: 50%;  /* physical fallback */
    right: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    inline-size: clamp(96px, 40%, 160px);
    block-size: 3px;
  }

  /* center underline in RTL */
  #services[dir="rtl"] .services-title::after{
    inset-inline-start: auto;
    inset-inline-end: 50%;
    left: auto;
    right: 50%;
    transform: translateX(50%);
  }

  /* keep underline width stable on touch */
  #services .services-title:hover::after{
    inline-size: clamp(96px, 40%, 160px);
  }

  /* stack title/desc and center them */
  #services .services-row{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  #services .services-desc{ margin-inline: auto; }
}

/* Reduce motion for accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  #services .services-title::after,
  #services .svc-card::before,
  #services .svc-icon,
  #services .svc-title,
  #services .svc-hover,
  .services_cont_inn_bx{
    transition: none !important;
  }
}
/* =========================================
  Partners 
========================================= */

/* ---------- Top Banner ---------- */
.projects_banner_sec.services_main_ban_section{
  padding: 150px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.vendors-title{
  text-align: center !important;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.vendors-desc{
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #cfe1ff;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 30px;
  max-width: 68ch;
}

/* ---------- "Ideas in mind?" CTA ---------- */
.projects_listing_idea.about_ideas_sec{
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 0 60px;
}
.mind_title_area h2{ margin: 0 0 30px; }
.mind_inner_box .blue_border_btn a{
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: 1px solid #a8f7fe;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #a8f7fe;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.mind_inner_box .blue_border_btn a:hover{
  background: #a8f7fe;
  color: #0f092e;
}

/* ---------- Optional small pictogram/icon ---------- */
.svc-img-icon{
  width: 60px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---------- Slick dots (pager) ---------- */
#services .svc-dots{ position: relative; height: auto; }
#services .svc-dots .slick-dots{
  position: static;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  text-align: center;
}
#services .svc-dots .slick-dots li{ display: inline-block; margin: 0 8px; }
#services .svc-dots .slick-dots li button{
  width: 10px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #333046;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  text-indent: -9999px;
}
#services .svc-dots .slick-dots li.slick-active button{
  background: #a8f7fe;
  border-color: #a8f7fe;
  box-shadow: 0 0 9px rgba(182,249,255,.8);
}
#services .svc-dots .slick-dots li button::before{ content: none; }

/* ---------- Decorative Waves ---------- */
.svc-wave{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 34px;
  height: 120px;
  opacity: .95;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.svc-wave .wave-svg{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
}
.svc-wave-path{
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  fill: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(60,225,255,.55));
}

/* back wave (softer, slightly higher) */
.wave-svg--back { top: 10px; }
.svc-wave .wave1{
  opacity: .55;
  animation:
    waveBobSlow 4.8s ease-in-out infinite,
    waveDrift   12s linear infinite;
}

/* front wave (clearer, with phase offset) */
.wave-svg--front { top: 0; }
.svc-wave .wave2{
  opacity: .95;
  stroke-width: 2.4;
  animation:
    waveBobFast 3s ease-in-out infinite -1.2s,
    waveDrift   9s linear infinite reverse;
}

/* vertical bob */
@keyframes waveBobSlow{ 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(6px)} }
@keyframes waveBobFast{ 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(11px)} }

/* horizontal drift */
@keyframes waveDrift{
  0%{transform:translateX(-18px)}
  50%{transform:translateX(18px)}
  100%{transform:translateX(-18px)}
}

/* bottom variant (flows with document) */
.svc-wave--bottom{
  position: relative;
  bottom: auto;
  margin-top: 24px;
  height: 120px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.svc-wave--bottom::after{
  /* gentle blend into page bg */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0), rgba(6,16,34,.55));
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================
    Responsive
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 1200px){
  #services .svc-icon svg,
  #services .svc-icon img{ width: 72px; height: 72px; }
}

/* Tablet & down */
@media (max-width: 992px){
  /* stack header, center content */
  #services .services-row{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    row-gap: clamp(14px, 4vw, 28px);
  }
  #services .services-title{
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: fit-content;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
  }

  #services .services-title::after{
    inset-block-end: 0;
    inset-inline-start: 50%;
    inset-inline-end: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  #services .services-desc{ margin: 0 auto; max-width: 54ch; }
  #services .svc-card{ min-height: 300px; padding: 32px 20px 22px; }
  #services .svc-icon svg,
  #services .svc-icon img{ width: 66px; height: 66px; }
  #services .svc-title{ font-size: 20px; }
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width: 560px){
  #services .svc-card{ min-height: 280px; }
  #services .svc-icon svg,
  #services .svc-icon img{ width: 58px; height: 58px; }
  #services .svc-title{ font-size: 18px; }
  #services .svc-hover p{ font-size: 14px; }
}

/* =========================================
    Accessibility: Reduced Motion
========================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn,
  .services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slider_bx_inn::after,
  .services_cont_inn_bx,
  .services_main_boxes_inn .best_at_slid_btn a,
  #services .svc-card,
  #services .svc-icon,
  #services .svc-title,
  #services .svc-hover,
  #services .svc-wave-path,
  .svc-wave .wave1,
  .svc-wave .wave2{
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* =======================
  VENDORS
======================= */

/* Wrapper */
.vendors-wrap{
  --vendors-shift: 48px;            /* subtle left shift on desktop */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(48px,6vw,96px) 0;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 70% -10%, #1a2344 0%, #0b1224 55%, #070e20 100%);
}
.vendors-wrap .container{
  max-width:1160px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 20px;
}

/* Background visual (orb) pinned to the right with fade mask */
.vendors-visual{
  position:absolute; right:0; top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:clamp(300px, 38vw, 580px);
  z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
}
.vendors-visual img{
  display:block; width:100%; height:auto;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to left, #000 0 78%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(to left, #000 0 78%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Main layout: text | logos */
.vendors-row{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; /* text | logo grid */
  gap:clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  align-items:center;
}

/* Text column */
.vendors-text{ text-align:start; }

/* Gentle horizontal shift (uses --vendors-shift) */
.vendors-text,
.vendors-grid{
  transform: translateX(calc(-1 * var(--vendors-shift)));
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Title */
.vendors-title{
  text-align: center !important;
  margin:0 0 18px;
  font: 800 clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px)/1.2 var(--font-family-base, system-ui);
  color: var(--vendor-text);
  position:relative;
  width:max-content;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
}
.vendors-title::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset-inline-start:0; inset-block-end:-8px;
  width:190px; height:3px; border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-teal), var(--brand-blue));
  box-shadow:0 0 8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue) 35%, transparent);
}
.vendors-title span{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#3CE1FF,#00C6A7);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: glow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Description */
.vendors-desc{
  margin:22px 0 0;
  color:var(--vendor-muted);
  line-height:1.9;
  font-size:clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 17px);
  max-width:52ch;
}

/* Logos grid */
.vendors-grid{
  list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 32px) clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  align-items:center;
}

/* Logo card */
.vendor-item{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  min-height:110px; padding:14px 18px;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;

}
.vendors-grid .vendor-item:nth-child(odd){ animation-delay:.6s; }
.vendors-grid .vendor-item:nth-child(3n) { animation-delay:1.2s; }
.vendors-grid .vendor-item:nth-child(5n) { animation-delay:1.8s; }

@keyframes vendorGlow{
  0%,100%{
    box-shadow:
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05),
      0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  }
  50%{
    box-shadow:
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(60,225,255,.28),
      0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.35),
      0 0 18px rgba(60,225,255,.18);
  }
}

/* Logo image */
.vendor-item img{
  width:100%;
  max-width:220px; max-height:64px;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(1) brightness(1.15) contrast(.9);
  opacity:.9;
  transition:filter .25s ease, opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}


/* =======================
  Responsive
======================= */

/* >=1200px (large screens) */
@media (min-width: 1200px){
  .vendors-grid { 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); 
  }
}

/* <=1024px (wide tablet) */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .vendors-wrap{ 
    --vendors-shift: 28px; 
    padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 72px) 0; 
  }
  .vendors-row{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* text | logos */
    column-gap: clamp(18px, 3vw, 28px);
    row-gap: clamp(14px, 2.8vw, 24px);
    align-items: start;
  }
  .vendors-title{ margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .vendors-desc{ 
    max-width: 50ch; 
    font-size: 16.5px; 
    line-height: 1.85; 
  }
  .vendors-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .vendor-item{ 
    min-height: 96px; 
    padding: 12px; 
    border-radius: 12px; 
  }
  .vendor-item img{ 
    max-width: 190px; 
    max-height: 54px; 
  }
  .vendors-visual{ 
    width: min(460px, 46vw); 
    opacity: .42; 
    right: 2%; 
  }
  .vendors-visual img{
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, #000 0 74%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 84%, transparent 100%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, #000 0 74%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 84%, transparent 100%);
  }
}

/* <=768px (tablet/mobile) */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .vendors-wrap{ 
    --vendors-shift: 16px; 
    padding: clamp(36px, 6vw, 56px) 0; 
  }

  /* Stack vertically */
  .vendors-row{
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(16px, 4vw, 28px);
  }
  .vendors-text{ 
    order: 1; 
    text-align: center; /* center text only on mobile */
  }
  .vendors-grid{ order: 2; }

  .vendors-title{
    font-size: clamp(24px, 5.2vw, 30px);
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;  /* center horizontally */
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .vendors-title::after{
    width: 140px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-teal), var(--brand-blue));
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue) 35%, transparent);

    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%); 
    bottom: -6px;
  }

  .vendors-desc{ 
    max-width: 48ch; 
    margin: 12px auto 0; 
    text-align: center; 
  }

  .vendors-grid{ 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); 
    justify-content: center; 
  }
  .vendor-item{ 
    height: clamp(88px, 24vw, 112px); 
    margin-inline: auto; 
  }
  .vendor-item img{ max-height: 50px; }

  .vendors-visual{ 
    width: min(380px, 62vw); 
    right: 0; 
    opacity: .38; 
  }
}

/* <=560px (small mobile) */
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .vendors-wrap{ --vendors-shift: 0; }
  .vendors-text, .vendors-grid{ transform: none; }
  .vendors-title{ font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 26px); }
  .vendors-title::after{ width: 122px; }
  .vendors-desc{ 
    font-size: 15.5px; 
    line-height: 1.85; 
    max-width: 44ch; 
  }
  .vendors-grid{ 
    gap: clamp(12px, 3.6vw, 18px) clamp(12px, 3.6vw, 18px); 
  }
}

/* <=400px (extra small) */
@media (max-width: 400px){
  .vendors-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vendor-item{ min-height: 84px; }
  .vendor-item img{ 
    max-width: 140px; 
    max-height: 44px; 
  }
}

/* Reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .vendor-item{ animation: none !important; }
}

/* ================================
  Chat Widget
================================ */

/* ===== RTL inside the popup ===== */
#customer-service-popup,
#customer-service-popup *{
  direction: rtl;
  text-align: right;
}

/* ===== Floating chat trigger (icon only) ===== */
#customer-service-button{
  position: fixed;
  inset-inline-end: var(--space-xl);
  inset-block-end: var(--space-xl);
  z-index: 9999;                     /* above header */
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;    /* subtle heartbeat */
}
/* force icon-only button */
#customer-service-button::after{ content: none !important; }
#customer-service-button:hover{ transform: scale(1.08); }
#customer-service-button .notification-badge{ display:none !important; }
#customer-service-button .service-icon{ font-size:20px; color:#fff; }

/* Optional SVG icon helper */
.service-icon{
  width:22px; height:22px;
  color:#fff;
  display:block;
}

/* ===== Popup window (locked to the right) ===== */
#customer-service-popup{
  position: fixed;

  /* logical + physical so it's always right-aligned */
  inset-inline-end: var(--space-xl) !important;
  inset-inline-start: auto !important;
  right: var(--space-xl) !important;
  left: auto !important;

  inset-block-end: calc(56px + var(--space-2xl));
  width: min(380px, 92vw);
  max-height: min(78vh, 680px);
  background: var(--bg2);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: none;                      /* toggled via JS */
  z-index: 9998;
  animation: chat-drop .34s ease forwards;
}

/* ===== Popup header ===== */
#customer-service-popup .popup-header{
  padding:14px 16px;
  background: color-mix(in oklab, var(--brand-900), black 6%);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:18px 18px 0 0;
}
#customer-service-popup .popup-header h3{
  margin:0; font-size:16px; font-weight:800;
}
#customer-service-popup .close-popup{
  width:32px; height:32px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius:10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  color:#fff; font-size:18px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: background .18s ease;
}
#customer-service-popup .close-popup:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

/* ===== Popup content + scrollbar ===== */
#customer-service-popup .popup-content{
  padding:14px;
  max-height: calc(78vh - 58px);
  overflow:auto;
}
#customer-service-popup .popup-content::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:8px; }
#customer-service-popup .popup-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:999px;
}

/* ===== Search ===== */
.search-container{ margin: 8px 2px 14px; }
.search-box{
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:12px;
  background: rgba(10,16,32,.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(223,231,242,.14);
  color: var(--text); outline: 0;
  transition: border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.search-box::placeholder{ color:#BFD8E7; opacity:.75; }
.search-box:focus{
  border-color: color-mix(in oklab, var(--brand-blue), white 18%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--brand-blue-rgb), .18);
  background: rgba(10,16,32,.82);
}

/* ===== FAQ: section title ===== */
.faq-section{ margin:12px 0 14px; }
.section-title{
  font-size:13px; color:var(--brand-300);
  margin:0 4px 8px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.section-title::before{
  content:""; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:4px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
}

/* ===== FAQ: item/card ===== */
.popup-faq-item{
  border-radius:14px; margin:8px 0; overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(223,231,242,.12);
  transition: transform .16s ease, border-color .16s ease, background .16s ease;
}
.popup-faq-item:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(223,231,242,.22);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

/* ===== FAQ: question row (RTL icon on the left) ===== */
.popup-faq-question{
  padding:12px 14px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; cursor:pointer;
  color:var(--color-text); font-size:14px; font-weight:700;
}
.popup-faq-question .popup-faq-icon{
  margin-inline-start:auto;           /* push icon to the far edge */
  transform: rotate(180deg);          /* default arrow direction in RTL */
  opacity:.85;
  transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
}
.popup-faq-item.open .popup-faq-icon{ transform: rotate(0deg); }

/* ===== FAQ: answer ===== */
.popup-faq-answer{
  display:none; padding:0 14px 12px;
  color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; line-height:1.75;
}
.popup-faq-answer ul{ margin:6px 0 0; padding-inline-start:18px; }
.popup-faq-answer li{ margin:4px 0; }

/* ===== Footer / WhatsApp shortcut ===== */
.contact-footer{
  text-align:center; margin-top:12px; padding-top:8px;
  border-top:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.chat-button{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:10px 16px; border-radius:12px;
  background:#25D366; color:#fff; text-decoration:none; font-weight:800;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.25), inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  transition: transform .16s ease, filter .16s ease;
}
.chat-button:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); filter: brightness(1.04); }

/* ===== Welcome message panel ===== */
.welcome-message{
  max-width:680px; margin:0 auto var(--space-lg); padding:16px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(223,231,242,.14);
  color:var(--color-text); border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ===== Animations ===== */
@keyframes chat-drop{
  from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to  { opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
/* faster pulse for the floating button */
@keyframes pulse{
  0%   { transform: scale(1);    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(44,130,216,.6); }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(44,130,216,0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1);    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(44,130,216,0); }
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width:560px){
  #customer-service-popup{
    inset-inline: var(--space-md);
    right: auto !important;           /* logical inset takes precedence */
    border-radius:16px;
    width:auto;
  }
  .popup-faq-question,
  .popup-faq-answer{ font-size:13.5px; }
}

/* === Default (LTR) === */
html[dir="ltr"] #customer-service-popup {
  inset-inline-end: var(--space-xl) !important;
  inset-inline-start: auto !important;
  right: var(--space-xl) !important;
  left: auto !important;
}

/* === RTL (Arabic) === */
html[dir="rtl"] #customer-service-popup {
  inset-inline-start: var(--space-xl) !important;
  inset-inline-end: auto !important;
  left: var(--space-xl) !important;
  right: auto !important;
}

/* =================================
  INDS STEPS 
================================= */

.inds-steps-section{
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1224 100%, #00B0BF 0%);
  padding: clamp(56px,8vw,96px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inds-head {
  text-align: center;
}
.inds-head .inds-title,
.inds-head .inds-sub {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
/* center only the section header title + underline */
.inds-head .vendors-title,
.inds-head .inds-title{
  display: block;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative;   
}

.inds-head .vendors-title::after,
.inds-head .inds-title::after{
  left: 50% !important;         /* توسيط أفقي */
  right: auto !important;       /* إلغاء أي ضبط سابق */
  inset-inline-start: auto;     /* إلغاء أي قيمة منطقية سابقة */
  transform: translateX(-50%);  /* إرجاع نصف العرض */
  /* (اختياري) عرض مرن للخط بدل ثابت:
     width: clamp(120px, 40%, 220px);
  */ 
}

/* Ambient glow layers */
.inds-steps-section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(0,234,255,.12), transparent 75%);
  opacity:.6;
}

/* Section container */
.inds-steps-section > .container{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:auto;
  padding-inline:20px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

/* =================================
  HEADER
================================= */

.inds-head{ margin-bottom: clamp(28px,5vw,48px); }

.inds-title{
  color:var(--text);
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(28px,4.6vw,56px);
  text-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(87,227,255,.25), 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  position:relative;
}

.inds-title::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width:170px; height:3px;
  margin:14px auto 0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--cyan),transparent);
  border-radius:3px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(87,227,255,.6));
}

.inds-sub{
  color:var(--muted);
  max-width:760px;
}

/* =================================
  ROWS LAYOUT (image | text)
================================= */

.inds-steps{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:clamp(22px,3.6vw,36px);
}

/* Base: two columns */
.step-row{
  display:grid;
  gap: clamp(16px,3vw,28px);
  grid-template-columns: 48% 1fr;  /* media | text */
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

/* Alternate ordering */
.step-row.is-reverse{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 48%; }
.step-row.is-reverse .step-media{ order:2; }
.step-row.is-reverse .step-body { order:1; }

/* =================================
  MEDIA (image)
================================= */

.step-media{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  min-height: 260px;
  background:#0230c6;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}

.step-media img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .9s ease, filter .9s ease;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
}

/* Media hover zoom */
.step-row:hover .step-media img{
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter:saturate(1.12) contrast(1.06);
}

/* Bottom radial glow */
.step-glow{
  position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0 0; height:55%;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 100% at 50% 100%, rgba(87,227,255,.28), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Shimmer sweep */
.shine{
  position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent 10%,rgba(255,255,255,.12) 45%,rgba(255,255,255,.22) 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.12) 55%,transparent 90%);
  transform:translateX(-120%) skewX(-12deg);
  filter:blur(2px);
}
.step-row:hover .shine{ opacity:.9; animation:shineSweep 1.2s ease forwards; }
@keyframes shineSweep{
  from{ transform:translateX(-120%) skewX(-12deg) }
  to  { transform:translateX(120%)  skewX(-12deg) }
}


/* =================================
  CARD (text block)
================================= */

.inds-steps .step-body{
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: start;
  padding: clamp(18px,2.8vw,30px);
  border-radius: var(--r,18px);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-bd);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, background .28s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow, border-color;
  overflow: hidden;

  /* match row entrance animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

/* Animated gradient stroke (border only) */
.inds-steps .step-body::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background:
    conic-gradient(from var(--_angle,0deg),
      rgba(0,176,191,0) 0deg,
      rgba(0,176,191,.55) 140deg,
      rgba(0,176,191,0) 320deg);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: spin 7s linear infinite paused;
}
.inds-steps .step-row:hover .step-body::before{ animation-play-state: running; }
@keyframes spin { to{ --_angle: 360deg; } }

/* Soft inner glow overlays */
.inds-steps .step-body::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120px 120px at 50% 0%, rgba(0,176,191,.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(100px 80px at 0% 100%, rgba(182,249,255,.08), transparent 55%);
  opacity: .85;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hover lift on card */
.inds-steps .step-row:hover .step-body{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 40px rgba(0,176,191,.28),
    0 0 60px rgba(0,176,191,.22);
}

/* Card typography colors */
.inds-steps .step-body .step-title{ color:#fff; }
.inds-steps .step-body .step-desc{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.92); }

/* =================================
  IN-VIEW ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS
================================= */

.step-row.in-view{
  opacity:1; transform:none;
  transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}
.step-row.in-view .step-body{
  opacity:1; transform:none;
  transition:opacity .5s ease .05s, transform .5s ease .05s;
}

/* Title underline grows when in view */
.step-row.in-view .step-title::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:auto 0 -6px auto; height:3px; width:140px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--cyan),transparent);
  border-radius:3px; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(87,227,255,.6));
  transform-origin:right center; transform:scaleX(0);
  animation: underlineGrow .6s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes underlineGrow{ to{ transform:scaleX(1) } }

/* Gentle blink overlay on media after entrance */
.step-row.in-view .step-media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:0;
  background:radial-gradient(40% 70% at 80% 10%, rgba(87,227,255,.18), transparent 60%);
  animation:softBlink 4.6s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}
@keyframes softBlink{ 0%,100%{opacity:0} 50%{opacity:.8} }

/* =================================
  RESPONSIVE (mobile stack)
================================= */

@media (max-width: 520px){
  /* Single column */
  .step-row,
  .step-row.is-reverse{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Force order: text first, image second */
  .step-row .step-body{ order: 1 !important; }
  .step-row .step-media{ order: 2 !important; }

  /* Media sizing */
  .step-media{
    min-height: 220px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .step-media img{
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  }

  /* Compact spacing & readable typography */
  .step-body{ padding: 16px; }
  .step-title{ font-size: clamp(20px, 6vw, 24px); }
  .step-desc { line-height: 1.9; }
}

/* ========== Variant 2: Flat + Left Accent ========== */
.inds-steps .step-body{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,18,32,.7), rgba(12,18,32,.55));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.inds-steps .step-body::before,
.inds-steps .step-body::after{ content:none; }    
.step-title{
  position: relative;
  margin:0 0 12px;
  padding-inline-start: 14px;
}
.step-title::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset-block: 0; inset-inline-start:0;
  width: 4px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cyan), #3CE1FF);
}
.step-row.in-view .step-title::after{ content:none; } 
.step-desc{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); line-height:1.8; }
/* Center all content inside card */
.inds-steps .step-body{
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Title styling */
.step-title{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font: 800 clamp(22px,3vw,30px)/1.2 var(--font-family-base,system-ui);
  color: #3CE1FF; 
  position: relative;
}

/* Remove default underline animation */
.step-row.in-view .step-title::after{
  content: none;
}
.step-body .vendors-title::after {
  content: none !important;
}
/* Center title + description only inside the cards */
.step-body .vendors-title,
.step-body .step-desc {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}


/* Optional: add a subtle colored underline (static) */
.step-title::before{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width: 80px; height: 3px;
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00C6A7, #3CE1FF); 
  border-radius: 3px;
}


@media (max-width: 768px){
  .step-media img{
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: saturate(1.12) contrast(1.06);
  }
  .shine{
    opacity:.9;
    animation: shineSweep 1.2s ease infinite;
  }
  .inds-steps .step-body{
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,176,191,.28),
              0 0 60px rgba(0,176,191,.22);
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   SERVICES HERO 
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Design tokens (add/extend here) ---------- */
:root{
  /* Layout scales */
  --nav-h: 84px;
  --hero-min: clamp(560px, 72vh, 900px);
  --hero-maxw: min(92vw, 820px);
  --padX: clamp(12px, 2.2vw, 28px);

  /* Typography scales */
  --h1: clamp(28px, 5.2vw + 6px, 56px);
  --lead: clamp(14px, 1.2vw + 10px, 20px);

  /* Colors */
  --accent: #00b0bf;
  --text: #e7f1f8;
  --white: #fff;

  /* Overlay steps */
  --ov1: rgba(6,17,31,.86);
  --ov2: rgba(6,17,31,.46);
  --ov3: rgba(6,17,31,.18);

  /* Per-hero accent (can be overridden per page) */
  --hero-accent: var(--accent);
}

/* ======================================================
   SECTION WRAPPER
   Background image should be set inline or in a parent:
   .services_banner_sec{ background-image:url(...); }
====================================================== */
.services_banner_sec{
  position: relative;
  min-height: var(--hero-min);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;

  /* insets for notched devices */
  padding-inline: max(var(--padX), env(safe-area-inset-left));
  padding-block: 0; /* we position inner container absolutely on desktop */
}

/* Soft gradient veil to enhance contrast on text */
.services_banner_sec::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ov1) 0%, var(--ov2) 55%, var(--ov3) 100%);
}

/* ======================================================
    INNER CONTAINER
====================================================== */
.services_banner_sec .container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 60px;              
  right: auto;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  max-width: 640px;
  width: min(100% - 40px, 640px);
  text-align: left;       
  direction: ltr;              
  z-index: 1;
}

html[dir="rtl"] .services_banner_sec .container {
  left: 60px;                 
  right: auto;
  text-align: right;          
  direction: rtl;             
}
/* ======================================================
    TYPOGRAPHY BLOCK
====================================================== */
.services_banner_sec .section_title_area h1{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw + 12px, 44px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.services_banner_sec .section_title_area h1 span{
  color: var(--hero-accent);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--hero-accent);
}

.services_banner_sec .section_big_txt{
  /* keep this lighter so it doesn’t fight the background */
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 0.9vw + 11px, 19px);
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: var(--hero-maxw);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* ======================================================
   CTA BUTTON
====================================================== */
.services_banner_sec .blue_border_btn a{
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--hero-accent);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.services_banner_sec .blue_border_btn a:hover{
  background: var(--hero-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0,176,191,.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ======================================================
   RESPONSIVE
====================================================== */

/* ≤ 1024px: give the overlay a touch more strength */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .services_banner_sec::before{
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ov1) 0%, rgba(6,17,31,.52) 60%, rgba(6,17,31,.24) 100%);
  }
}

/* ≤ 768px: center content vertically & horizontally */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .services_banner_sec{
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100svh;  /* safe viewport height on mobile */
    padding-block: 24px; /* breathing space if keyboard shows */
  }

  .services_banner_sec .container{
    position: static;
    inset: auto;
    transform: none;
    max-width: 560px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center; /* visually centered block */
  }

  .services_banner_sec .section_title_area h1{
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 6vw, 34px);
    line-height: 1.28;
  }

  .services_banner_sec .section_big_txt{
    font-size: clamp(12px, 2.6vw, 14px);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .services_banner_sec .blue_border_btn a{
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
  }
}

/* ≤ 480px: tighten further for small devices */
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .services_banner_sec .section_big_txt{
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
}

/* ======================================================
   GENERIC HEADLINE / PARAGRAPH (no !important)
   These are safe defaults used across sections
====================================================== */
.section_title_area h1{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--h1);
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--white);
  text-wrap: balance;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.section_big_txt{
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: var(--lead);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  max-width: var(--hero-maxw);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* ======================================================
   Reduced motion — keep things calm if user prefers it
====================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .services_banner_sec .blue_border_btn a{
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* =========================
   Section Titles 
========================= */
.section_title_area{
  margin-block: 0 28px;
  text-align: center;               
}
.section_title_area .eyebrow{         
  display: inline-block;
  font: 600 12px/1.2 system-ui, sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: .7;
  margin-block-end: 10px;
}
.section_title_area h2{
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white, #fff);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw + 12px, var(--h2, 36px));
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -.015em;
}
.section_title_area h2 span{ color: var(--accent, #00b0bf); }
.section_title_area h2::after{
  content: "";
  display: block;         
  inline-size: 200px;            
  block-size: 3px;              
  margin: 12px auto 0;                
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent, #00b0bf), #00eaff);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-blue, #0bf) 35%, transparent);
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .section_title_area h2::after{ inline-size: 80px; }
}
.section_title_area--start{ text-align: start; }
.section_title_area--start h2::after{
  margin-inline-start: 0;
  margin-inline-end: auto;
}


/* =========================
    Consulting 
========================= */
.consulting-sec{ padding:80px 0; background:#0b1224; color:#fff; }
.consulting-grid{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.consulting-image{ order: 0 !important; }
.consulting-text { order: 1 !important; }
.consulting-text{ flex:1 1 500px; }
.consulting-title{ font-size:clamp(26px,3vw + 10px,42px); font-weight:800; margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.4; }
.consulting-title span{ color:var(--accent, #00b0bf); }
.consulting-text p{ font-size:18px; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:20px; color:#eaf4ff; }
.consulting-image{ flex:1 1 400px; text-align:center; }
.consulting-image img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px; }

.consulting-text,
.consulting-text p,
.consulting-sec .consulting-points{ direction:inherit; text-align:start; }

/* =========================
   Consulting points 
========================= */
.consulting-points{ list-style:none; margin:20px 0; padding:0; }
.consulting-points li{
  position:relative;
  line-height:1.9;
  font-size:17px;
  min-height:22px;       
  color:#eaf4ff;
  text-align:start;
}

.consulting-points li::before{
  content:"✔";
  position:absolute;
  width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent, #00b0bf), #00eaff);
  color:#fff; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(0,176,191,.4);
}

html[dir="ltr"] .consulting-points li{ padding-left:40px; padding-right:0; }
html[dir="ltr"] .consulting-points li::before{ left:0; right:auto; top:.35em; }

html[dir="rtl"] .consulting-points li{ padding-right:40px; padding-left:0; unicode-bidi:plaintext; }
html[dir="rtl"] .consulting-points li::before{ right:0; left:auto; top:.35em; }

.consulting-points li:hover::before{
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0,176,191,.6);
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .consulting-grid{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: initial; 
  }

  .consulting-image{ order: 0 !important; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .consulting-text { order: 1 !important; text-align: start !important; }

  .consulting-image img{ display:block; width:100%; height:auto; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive tweaks
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  :root{ --nav-h: 72px; }                /* slightly smaller navbar on tablets */
  .services_sec_lft{ padding-inline-end: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px){
  :root{
    --h1:   clamp(24px, 6.2vw + 6px, 34px); /* scale down main heading */
    --lead: clamp(14px, 3.6vw, 16.5px);     /* scale down lead text */
    --hero-min: 440px;                      /* shorter hero on small phones */
  }
  .blue_border_btn a{ padding: 11px 20px; font-size: 15.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY NETWORK — glow cards section
   ========================================================= */
.why-net{
  padding: 0px 0 180px;
  background:#0b1224;
  direction: rtl;                          /* Arabic layout by default here */
  color:#fff;
}
.why-net .section_title_area h2{
  text-align:center;
  margin:0 0 55px;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw + 8px, 54px);
}
.why-net .section_title_area h2 span{ color: var(--accent, #00b0bf); }

/* Grid: auto-fit responsive cards */
.why-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 38px 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Design tokens (scoped to :root, reused across cards)
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
:root{
  --accent:      #00b0bf;
  --accent-soft: #b6f9ff;
  --card-bg:     rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  --card-bd:     rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --card-fg:     #eaf4ff;
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CARD — base
   ========================================================= */
.why-card{
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;                      /* keep pseudo elements behind content */
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 22px 26px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-bd);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow, border-color;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated gradient stroke on hover (border only) */
.why-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background:
    conic-gradient(from var(--_angle,0deg),
      rgba(0,176,191,0) 0deg,
      rgba(0,176,191,.55) 140deg,
      rgba(0,176,191,0) 320deg);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: spin 7s linear infinite paused;
}
.why-card:hover::before{ animation-play-state: running; }
@keyframes spin { to{ --_angle: 360deg; } }

/* Subtle inner glow texture */
.why-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120px 120px at 50% 0%, rgba(0,176,191,.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(100px 80px at 0% 100%, rgba(182,249,255,.08), transparent 55%);
  opacity: .85;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CARD — icon
   ========================================================= */
.why-icon{
  width: 88px; height: 88px;
  margin: 4px auto 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--accent);                    /* colors stroked SVGs (stroke=currentColor) */
  background:
    radial-gradient(120px 120px at 50% 38%, rgba(182,249,255,.10), transparent 60%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(182,249,255,.22),
    0 0 28px rgba(0,176,191,.16);
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, filter .28s ease;
}
.why-icon svg{
  width:40px; height:40px; display:block;
  stroke:currentColor; fill:none; stroke-width:2.2;
}
.why-icon img{
  width:40px; height:40px; display:block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0,176,191,.35));
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CARD — title + underline
   ========================================================= */
.why-title{
  color: var(--card-fg);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px;                          /* adjust 20–22px to taste */
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.why-title::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset-inline: 12%; bottom:-6px; height:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(.6);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .28s ease, opacity .28s ease;
  opacity: .65;
}

/* Body text */
.why-text{
  color: #cfd9e6;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  max-width: 36ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CARD — interactions
   ========================================================= */
.why-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.28),
    0 0 26px rgba(0,176,191,.12);
  border-color: rgba(182,249,255,.22);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon{
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(182,249,255,.28),
    0 0 34px rgba(0,176,191,.22);
}
.why-card:hover .why-title::after{ transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
.why-card:hover .why-text{ transform: translateY(-2px); opacity: .98; }

/* Shiny sheen sweep on hover */
.why-card:hover .why-title,
.why-card:hover .why-icon{ position: relative; }
.why-card:hover .why-title::before,
.why-card:hover .why-icon::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.15) 50%, transparent 65%);
  transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-18deg);
  animation: sheen .9s ease forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes sheen{ to{ transform: translateX(140%) skewX(-18deg); } }

/* Keyboard focus */
.why-card:focus-within{
  outline: 2px solid rgba(0,176,191,.55);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px rgba(0,176,191,.18),
    0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}

/* Respect reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .why-card, .why-card::before, .why-card::after,
  .why-icon, .why-title::after, .why-title::before{
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Two-column service boxes (legacy layout kept as-is)
   ========================================================= */
.services_to_col_boxes{
  padding: 100px 0;
}
.services_to_col_boxes .section_title_area.color_sp_title{ text-align: center; }

/* Grid wrapper */
.ser_to_col_boxes_inn{ display: inline-block; width: 100%; }
.ser_to_col_boxes_inn .oc-box:nth-child(2n+1){ clear: both; }
/* Optional: narrow card titles */
.ser_to_col_boxes_inn .oc-box .ser_to_col_bx_title{ max-width: 80%; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Card halves */
.ser_to_col_bx{
  text-align: center;
  float: left;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 0 20px 55px;
}
.ser_to_col_bx_inn{ max-width: 570px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }

/* Circular icon with glow */
.tech_we_use_bx_icon{
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  height: 112px; width: 112px; border-radius: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  border: 1px solid #2dafbf;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 8px rgba(45,175,191,.6);
}
.tech_we_use_bx_icon::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(45,175,191,.6);
}
.tech_we_use_bx_icon span{
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.tech_we_use_bx_icon img{ max-height: 60px; max-width: 80px; height: auto; }

/* Card title + divider */
.ser_to_col_bx_title{
  color: #fff; font-size: 25px; font-family: 'NiveauGroteskMedium';
  line-height: 33px; padding: 10px 0 35px;
}
.ser_to_col_bx_title::after{
  content: "";
  display: block;
  max-width: 40px; width: 100%;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #00b0bf;
}

/* Card body text */
.ser_to_col_bx_txt{
  color: #fff; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px;
  text-align: left;
}

/* =========================================================
   Modal (lead form)
   ========================================================= */
.ito-modal{
  display:none;                              /* hidden by default */
  position:fixed; inset:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  z-index:9999;
  justify-content:center; align-items:center;
}
.ito-modal.show{ display:flex; }             /* show when .show is added */

.ito-modal__panel{
  width:min(92vw, 760px);
  max-height:90vh; overflow:auto;
  background:#0F1830EE; backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border-radius:20px; padding:16px; position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.ito-modal__close{
  position:absolute; top:12px; left:18px;
  font-size:26px; color:#fff;
  background:transparent; border:0; cursor:pointer;
}

/* ========================================
  Free Consult 
======================================== */
.free-consult-hero{
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 45vh;
  padding-block: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  padding-inline: 20px;
  color: var(--text);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(950px 650px at 85% -10%, rgba(47,193,255,.20), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(800px 520px at   8%   8%, rgba(79,231,255,.14), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg2), var(--bg1));
}

/* Subtle dotted texture layer */
.free-consult-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(70,224,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px, 28px 28px;
  background-position: 0 0, 14px 14px;
  opacity: .14;
  animation: fcDots 28s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes fcDots{
  0%   { background-position: 0 0, 14px 14px; }
  100% { background-position: 28px 28px, 42px 42px; }
}

/* Soft line waves overlay */
/* Soft line waves overlay — lint-safe */
.free-consult-hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 700 700'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%2346e0ff' stroke-opacity='.35' stroke-width='1.5'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,520 C180,420 260,340 420,380 C560,410 640,300 700,260'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0,560 C190,470 260,370 420,420 C580,460 640,330 700,300'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0,600 C200,520 270,400 430,450 C590,500 640,360 700,340'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/cover no-repeat;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity:.30;
  animation: heroFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* ============== Inner layout ============== */
.fc-inner{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* single column for now */
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 58vh;
  padding-block: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
}

/* Optional tiny logo badge */
.fc-logo{ position:absolute; left:24px; top:18px; }
.fc-logo span{
  display:block; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, var(--cyan) 0%, rgba(79,231,255,.35) 35%, transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(79,231,255,.45), inset 0 0 10px rgba(79,231,255,.25);
}

/* ============== Copy / Headline / CTA ============== */
.fc-copy{
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Small badge above the title */
.fc-badge{
  display:inline-block;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Main title + centered underline */
.fc-title{
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.6vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.fc-title::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:-8px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
}

/* Lead paragraph */
.fc-sub{
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 16px);
}

/* Primary CTA button */
.fc-cta{
  display:inline-block;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #05212a;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #29d8ff, #7ff7ff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 14px rgba(41,216,255,.25),
    0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.40);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, filter .18s ease;
}
.fc-cta:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 18px rgba(41,216,255,.33),
    0 18px 34px rgba(41,216,255,.22);
}
.fc-cta:active{ transform: translateY(-1px) scale(.99); }
.fc-cta:focus-visible{
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(70,224,255,.38), 0 8px 24px rgba(41,216,255,.28);
}

/* ============== Contact bar ============== */
.fc-contactbar{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:center; align-items:center;
  gap: 16px 22px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 18px 14px 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Contact card */
.fc-contact-card{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color:#dbe7f3; font-size:16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transition: background .3s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.fc-contact-card:hover{
  background: rgba(79,231,255,.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.fc-contact-card .ico{ width:20px; height:20px; fill:currentColor; }

/* Simple contact pill (alternative) */
.fc-item{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  padding:10px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  color:#dbe7f3; text-decoration:none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  box-shadow: var(--ring);
  transition: transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.fc-item:hover{
  background: rgba(79,231,255,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,231,255,.55), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.ico{ width:20px; height:20px; fill:currentColor; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(70,224,255,.25)); }

/* ============== Responsive ============== */
/* <1200px: narrow inner width */
@media (max-width:1200px){
  .fc-inner{ max-width: 1000px; }
}

/* <920px: reduce copy width */
@media (max-width:920px){
  .fc-copy{ max-width: 640px; }
}

/* <680px: slightly larger CTA / tighter spacing */
@media (max-width:680px){
  .fc-title{ font-size: clamp(26px, 6vw, 40px); }
  .fc-sub{ font-size: clamp(14px, 2.8vw, 15.5px); }
  .fc-cta{ padding: 13px 22px; }
  .fc-contactbar{ gap: 14px 18px; }
}

/* <560px: compact layout */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .fc-copy{ max-width: 92vw; }
  .fc-item{ padding: 9px 12px; font-size: .95rem; }
  .fc-item span{ white-space: nowrap; }
  .fc-contact-card{ padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 15px; }
}

/* <420px: smallest tweaks */
@media (max-width:420px){
  .fc-badge{ font-size:.74rem; padding:5px 10px; }
  .fc-title{ font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 32px); }
  .fc-title::after{ width: 64px; }
}

/* ============== Reduced Motion ============== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .free-consult-hero::before,
  .free-consult-hero::after{
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ========================================
          wizard form
======================================== */

.wizard-wrap{
  max-width:680px; margin:40px auto; overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--radius); color:var(--text);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,24,48,.85), rgba(10,18,38,.85));
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}


.wiz-head{
  padding:26px 22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  background:radial-gradient(1200px 280px at 100% -30%, rgba(27,228,255,.18), transparent 60%),
            linear-gradient(135deg, #0F1C3B 0%, #0B1631 100%);
}
#wizTitle{margin:0 0 6px; font-size:24px; font-weight:800}
#wizSub{margin:0; color:var(--muted); font-size:14px}


.wiz-progress{height:8px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:999px; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:12px}
.wiz-progress span{display:block; height:100%; width:var(--p);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));}


.wiz-step{display:none; padding:22px}
.wiz-step.is-active{display:block; animation:fade .22s ease}
.wiz-label{display:block; margin-bottom:8px; font-weight:700}
.wiz-input{
  width:100%; padding:14px; border-radius:14px; outline:none;
  color:var(--text); background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); transition:.2s; caret-color:var(--accent);
}
.wiz-input:focus{border-color:var(--accent); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(27,228,255,.18)}
.wiz-welcome{margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:800; font-size:20px; color:#CBFFF7}


.wiz-nav{display:flex; gap:10px; justify-content:flex-end; margin-top:14px}
.wiz-btn{
  padding:12px 18px; border:0; border-radius:12px; cursor:pointer;
  font-weight:800; color:#061327;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(27,228,255,.18);
  transition:transform .08s ease, filter .2s ease;
}
.wiz-btn--ghost{background:transparent; color:var(--text); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.wiz-btn:hover{filter:brightness(1.06)}
.wiz-btn:active{transform:translateY(1px)}


.err{display:block; margin-top:6px; color:#ff8da0; font-size:.85rem; line-height:1.2}
.wiz-input.is-invalid{border-color:#ff7a88 !important; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,122,136,.15) !important}


@keyframes fade{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px)} to{opacity:1; transform:none}}