/* ===========================================================================
   Softrium LLC — dark enterprise theme
   Brand palette (exact):
     navy #0C447C · blue #185FA5 · accent #378ADD · teal #1D9E75
     warm-white #F1EFE8 · text-dark #042C53 · white #FFFFFF
   =========================================================================== */

:root {
  --navy:        #0C447C;
  --blue:        #185FA5;
  --accent:      #378ADD;
  --teal:        #1D9E75;
  --warm-white:  #F1EFE8;
  --text-dark:   #042C53;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;

  /* dark-theme surfaces derived from the brand navy */
  --ink:         #04203B;            /* page background (deep navy)        */
  --ink-2:       #052B4A;            /* alternate section background        */
  --panel:       #0A3157;            /* card / panel background            */
  --panel-2:     #0C447C;            /* raised / hover panel               */
  --line:        rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --line-soft:   rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --heading:     #FFFFFF;
  --text:        rgba(226,236,247,0.78);
  --text-dim:    rgba(226,236,247,0.55);

  --radius:      14px;
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --shadow:      0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  --maxw:        1160px;
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 92px; }

/* ---------- Premium scrollbar ---------- */
html { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--blue) transparent; }
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 11px; height: 11px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ink); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  border: 3px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--blue));
  background-clip: padding-box;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--teal));
  background-clip: padding-box;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-corner { background: var(--ink); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: var(--heading); line-height: 1.12; margin: 0 0 .5em; }
h1 { font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h3 { font-weight: 600; }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }
a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

.accent { color: var(--accent); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .12s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-success { background: var(--teal); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(29,158,117,0.28); }
.btn-success:hover { background: #17926b; color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--white); background: rgba(55,138,221,0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Top announcement bar ---------- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--text-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.topbar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; height: 40px; }
.topbar-tag { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.topbar-sep { color: var(--text-dim); }
.topbar-contact { margin-left: auto; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
.topbar-contact:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(4,32,59,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 72px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.18rem; }
.brand:hover { color: var(--white); }
.brand-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--accent));
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(24,95,165,0.4);
}
.brand-llc { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
.brand-light .brand-llc { color: var(--accent); }

.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.site-nav a { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.site-nav a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.site-nav .nav-cta {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(29,158,117,0.28);
}
.site-nav .nav-cta:hover { background: #17926b; color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 78% -8%, rgba(55,138,221,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(760px 420px at 8% 12%, rgba(12,68,124,0.45), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-2), var(--ink));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -160px; right: -120px;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29,158,117,0.16), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; padding: 88px 0 64px; }
.hero-content { max-width: 640px; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4.6rem); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.12rem; max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: 32px; color: var(--text); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 52px; }

.hero-trust {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px 30px;
}
.hero-trust li { position: relative; padding-left: 17px; max-width: 230px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.hero-trust li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(29,158,117,0.65); }
.hero-trust strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; }
.hero-trust span { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.35; }

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.12), transparent);
  padding: 26px 0 30px;
}
.marquee-label {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.marquee-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 38s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.m-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 14px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.m-item img { width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: contain; background: #fff; border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px; box-sizing: content-box; }
.m-item:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(55,138,221,0.45); background: rgba(55,138,221,0.07); }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .marquee-track { animation: none; } }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: 92px 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--ink-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); }
.section-sub { color: var(--text); font-size: 1.04rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Vendor cards ---------- */
.vendor-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.vendor-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--panel), rgba(10,49,87,0.6));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.vendor-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(55,138,221,0.55); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.vendor-logo {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 11px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}
.vendor-logo img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.vendor-name { font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vendor-name span { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 3px; }
.vendor-card p { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.vendor-status {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(55,138,221,0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.vendor-status.is-live { background: rgba(29,158,117,0.16); color: #4fd6a6; }
.vendor-card--soon .vendor-logo { background: #fff; }
.vendor-logo img { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.vendor-card:hover .vendor-logo img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* ---------- Service cards ---------- */
.service-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.service-card {
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(55,138,221,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.service-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(55,138,221,0.14);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-card > p { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.service-card li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.service-card li::before { content: "›"; position: absolute; left: 4px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Who We Serve ---------- */
.audience-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.audience-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--panel), rgba(10,49,87,0.55));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.audience-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(55,138,221,0.5); }
.audience-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(55,138,221,0.14);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.audience-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.audience-card p { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- How It Works (steps) ---------- */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(55,138,221,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.step-num {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--accent));
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.step-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.step-card p { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Why Softrium ---------- */
.why-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.why-copy .section-sub { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.why-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); text-align: left; }
.why-copy .eyebrow, .why-copy h2 { text-align: left; }
.why-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.why-list li { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.why-list li:first-child { border-top: none; }
.why-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(29,158,117,0.18);
  color: #4fd6a6;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.why-list strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.why-list p { margin: 0; color: var(--text); font-size: 0.92rem; }

.why-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--panel-2), var(--panel));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-card strong { display: block; font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.05; }
.stat-card span { display: block; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 8px; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.section-contact {
  padding: 92px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 85% 0%, rgba(55,138,221,0.16), transparent 60%),
    var(--ink-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.contact-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.contact-copy { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy), var(--text-dark)); padding: 50px 44px; }
.contact-copy h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; text-align: left; }
.contact-sub { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-details { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.contact-details li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.contact-details li:first-child { border-top: none; }
.contact-details span { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.contact-details a { color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-details a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.contact-form { padding: 50px 44px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--text); }
.field input,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); }
.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(55,138,221,0.2);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; }

/* honeypot — visually hidden, off-screen */
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

.form-status { margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; min-height: 1.2em; }
.form-status.is-success { color: #4fd6a6; }
.form-status.is-error { color: #ff8b7a; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--text-dark); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 60px 0 44px;
}
.footer-brand { max-width: 360px; }
.footer-brand p { margin: 18px 0 0; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-cols { display: flex; gap: 64px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-col a { display: block; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; padding: 22px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .vendor-grid, .service-grid, .audience-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .site-nav { gap: 18px; }
  .site-nav a:not(.nav-cta) { display: none; }
  .topbar-inner > span:nth-child(3) { display: none; }
  .hero-inner { padding: 64px 0 56px; }
  .hero-trust { gap: 14px 22px; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .contact-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }
  .vendor-grid, .service-grid, .audience-grid, .why-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
  .contact-copy, .contact-form { padding: 34px 24px; }
  .footer-cols { gap: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .topbar-contact { display: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   Premium polish — motion, depth, refined detailing
   =========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* staggered hero entrance */
.hero-content > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .05s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .13s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .21s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .29s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .37s; }

/* ---------- Hero two-column layout ---------- */
.hero-inner {
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.02fr 0.98fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---------- Hero visual (license quote card) ---------- */
.hero-visual { position: relative; justify-self: end; width: 100%; max-width: 440px; }
.hv-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(12,68,124,0.65), rgba(8,40,72,0.85));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: hvfloat 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes hvfloat { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hv-card { animation: none; } }
.hv-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hv-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.hv-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); animation: dotpulse 2s infinite; }
.hv-stamp {
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #4fd6a6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(29,158,117,0.5);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 11px;
}
.hv-title { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.hv-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; }
.hv-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.hv-list li:first-child { border-top: none; }
.hv-logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 7px;
}
.hv-logo img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.hv-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hv-meta strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; }
.hv-meta em { color: var(--text-dim); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.76rem; }
.hv-ok {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #4fd6a6;
  background: rgba(29,158,117,0.16);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 11px;
}
.hv-foot {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hv-foot span { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.hv-foot strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; }
.hv-chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(8,40,72,0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 15px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hv-chip-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); }
.hv-chip-1 { top: -18px; left: -26px; animation: hvfloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
.hv-chip-2 { bottom: -16px; right: -22px; animation: hvfloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hv-chip-1, .hv-chip-2 { animation: none; } }

/* ---------- Hero background: aurora + grid ---------- */
.hero-aurora {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -25% -10% auto -10%;
  height: 150%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(38% 48% at 22% 22%, rgba(55,138,221,0.30), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(34% 44% at 80% 12%, rgba(29,158,117,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(46% 56% at 62% 72%, rgba(24,95,165,0.32), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(46px);
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: aurora 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aurora {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(-2%, -1%, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(3%, 2%, 0) scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-1%, 1%, 0) scale(1.03); }
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 82% 72% at 50% 30%, #000 38%, transparent 80%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 82% 72% at 50% 30%, #000 38%, transparent 80%);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-aurora { animation: none; } }

/* ---------- Eyebrow pill with pulsing dot ---------- */
.eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 7px 16px 7px 13px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(55,138,221,0.35);
  background: rgba(55,138,221,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  animation: dotpulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes dotpulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(29,158,117,0.5); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(29,158,117,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(29,158,117,0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .eyebrow-dot { animation: none; } }

/* ---------- Headline outline word ---------- */
.hero h1 .outline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.6px var(--accent);
          text-stroke: 1.6px var(--accent);
  color: transparent;
}

/* ---------- Buttons: gradient + glow ---------- */
.btn { letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .2s ease; }
.btn-success {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22b489, #16855f);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(29,158,117,0.35);
}
.btn-success:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28c194, #14805b);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(29,158,117,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-success:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Scroll indicator ---------- */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  right: 40px; bottom: 110px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}
.hero-scroll:hover { color: var(--white); }
.hero-scroll-line { position: relative; width: 1px; height: 42px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); overflow: hidden; }
.hero-scroll-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: -42px; left: 0;
  width: 1px; height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--accent));
  animation: scrolldrop 2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrolldrop { 0% { transform: translateY(0); } 100% { transform: translateY(84px); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero-scroll-line::after { animation: none; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .hero-scroll { display: none; } }

/* ---------- Sticky nav scrolled state + link underline ---------- */
.site-header { transition: background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
.site-header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(4,32,59,0.96); box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.38); }
.site-nav a:not(.nav-cta) { position: relative; }
.site-nav a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -7px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .22s ease;
}
.site-nav a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---------- Vendor cards: logo glyphs, hover line + glow ---------- */
.vendor-card { overflow: hidden; }
.vendor-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vendor-card .vendor-logo img { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.vendor-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(55,138,221,0.12), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.vendor-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.vendor-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.vendor-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Service cards: hover underline ---------- */
.service-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Stat cards: top accent + count-up legibility ---------- */
.stat-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease; }
.stat-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(55,138,221,0.45); }
.stat-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Regions served (Who We Serve) ---------- */
.regions {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.regions li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.regions li:hover { border-color: rgba(55,138,221,0.5); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.regions .regions-more { color: var(--accent); border-color: rgba(55,138,221,0.35); background: rgba(55,138,221,0.08); }

/* ---------- Premium responsive overrides (must follow premium base) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .hero-content { max-width: 760px; justify-self: center; text-align: center; }
  .hero-content .hero-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-trust { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-trust li { text-align: left; }
}