/* =================================================================
   VITT-MARG ADVISORS — styles.css
   Pure CSS3. No frameworks.
   -----------------------------------------------------------------
   TABLE OF CONTENTS
   00. Design tokens (variables)
   01. Reset & base
   02. Typography
   03. Layout primitives
   04. Buttons
   05. Cursor & scroll progress
   06. Atmosphere (aurora, blobs, grid, noise, mouse glow)
   07. Loader
   08. Navbar
   09. Hero
   10. Trust bar
   11. Industries
   12. Services
   13. Why choose us
   14. Stats
   15. Process / timeline
   16. Leadership
   17. Testimonials
   18. Pricing
   19. FAQ
   20. Insights
   21. CTA band
   22. Contact + form + map
   23. Footer
   24. Back to top
   25. Reveal animation states
   26. Keyframes
   27. Responsive
   28. Accessibility / reduced motion
   ================================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   00. DESIGN TOKENS
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  /* Core palette */
  --bg:            #07111F;
  --bg-2:          #0A1626;
  --bg-3:          #0D1B30;
  --primary:       #2563EB;
  --primary-600:   #1D4ED8;
  --primary-400:   #3B82F6;
  --accent:        #38BDF8;
  --accent-soft:   #7DD3FC;
  --gold:          #FBBF24;
  --gold-soft:     #FCD34D;

  /* Text */
  --text:          #F5F8FF;
  --text-soft:     #B9C4D8;
  --text-mut:      #7C8AA5;
  --text-faint:    #4E5C77;

  /* Glass & surfaces */
  --glass:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  --glass-2:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --glass-strong:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --stroke:        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --stroke-2:      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  --stroke-glow:   rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-brand:    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--primary) 55%, #6366F1 100%);
  --grad-gold:     linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold));
  --grad-text:     linear-gradient(120deg, #7DD3FC 0%, #38BDF8 30%, #2563EB 70%, #818CF8 100%);
  --grad-line:     linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);

  /* Shadows */
  --sh-sm:   0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  --sh-md:   0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  --sh-lg:   0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  --sh-glow: 0 0 0 1px var(--stroke), 0 20px 60px -20px rgba(37,99,235,.5);
  --sh-gold: 0 20px 60px -25px rgba(251,191,36,.45);

  /* Radii */
  --r-xs: 8px;
  --r-sm: 12px;
  --r-md: 18px;
  --r-lg: 26px;
  --r-xl: 34px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Type */
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body:    'Sora', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-section: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 9rem);
  --container: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);

  /* Motion */
  --ease:      cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(.65, .05, .36, 1);
  --dur:       .6s;
}

/* =========================================================
   01. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================= */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  position: relative;
}

/* Ambient base gradient wash behind everything */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 80% -10%, rgba(37,99,235,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 0% 20%, rgba(56,189,248,.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 800px at 50% 120%, rgba(99,102,241,.14), transparent 60%);
  z-index: -3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

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

button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

::selection { background: rgba(56,189,248,.3); color: #fff; }

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 11px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(var(--primary), var(--accent));
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--accent); }

/* =========================================================
   02. TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================= */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
}

p { color: var(--text-soft); }

.grad {
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .74rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: .4rem .85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent);
}

/* =========================================================
   03. LAYOUT PRIMITIVES
   ========================================================= */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section { padding-block: var(--space-section); position: relative; }

.section__head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.section__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}
.section__lede {
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================================================
   04. BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  --pad-y: .95rem;
  --pad-x: 1.7rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  padding: var(--pad-y) var(--pad-x);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .96rem;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), color .3s ease;
  isolation: isolate;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.btn > span { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.btn--sm  { --pad-y: .7rem;  --pad-x: 1.25rem; font-size: .88rem; }
.btn--lg  { --pad-y: 1.15rem; --pad-x: 2.3rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn--block { display: flex; width: 100%; }

.btn--primary {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  background-size: 180% 180%;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -12px rgba(37,99,235,.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  animation: btnGrad 6s ease infinite;
}
.btn--primary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 50%, transparent 80%);
  transform: translateX(-130%);
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease);
  z-index: 1;
}
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 22px 55px -12px rgba(37,99,235,.85); }
.btn--primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(130%); }
.btn--primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--ghost {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn--ghost::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.btn--ghost:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Ripple */
.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: scale(0);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  animation: ripple .65s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* =========================================================
   05. CURSOR & SCROLL PROGRESS
   ========================================================= */
.cursor,
.cursor-dot { display: none; }

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .cursor {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(56,189,248,.7);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    transition: width .3s var(--ease), height .3s var(--ease),
                background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, opacity .3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
    backdrop-filter: invert(2%);
  }
  .cursor-dot {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .cursor.is-link {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: rgba(56,189,248,.08);
    border-color: rgba(56,189,248,.5);
  }
  .cursor.is-button {
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    background: rgba(37,99,235,.14);
    border-color: transparent;
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
  }
  .cursor.is-card {
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    background: rgba(56,189,248,.05);
    border-color: rgba(56,189,248,.25);
  }
  .cursor.is-hidden { opacity: 0; }
  body { cursor: none; }
  a, button, [data-cursor] { cursor: none; }
}

.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  z-index: 9997;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56,189,248,.6);
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* =========================================================
   06. ATMOSPHERE
   ========================================================= */
.atmosphere {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aurora {
  position: absolute;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: .5;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: auroraFloat 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.aurora--1 {
  top: -12%; left: -8%;
  width: 46vw; height: 46vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.55), transparent 65%);
}
.aurora--2 {
  top: 20%; right: -12%;
  width: 40vw; height: 40vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,.45), transparent 65%);
  animation-delay: -7s;
}
.aurora--3 {
  bottom: -18%; left: 30%;
  width: 44vw; height: 44vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,.4), transparent 65%);
  animation-delay: -13s;
}

.blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(48px);
  opacity: .28;
  animation: blobDrift 28s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blob--1 {
  top: 12%; left: 12%;
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold), transparent 70%);
  opacity: .16;
}
.blob--2 {
  top: 55%; right: 8%;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent), transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -9s;
}
.blob--3 {
  bottom: 8%; left: 45%;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary), transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -16s;
}

.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}

.noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: .04;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.mouse-glow {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,.1), transparent 60%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* =========================================================
   07. LOADER
   ========================================================= */
.loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #0c1a30, var(--bg) 70%);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), visibility .8s;
}
.loader.is-done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

.loader__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}
.loader__mark {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.loader__glyph {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: pulseGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.loader__ring { position: absolute; inset: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.loader__ring-track {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  stroke-width: 3;
}
.loader__ring-fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#g) var(--accent);
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 339;
  stroke-dashoffset: 339;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--accent));
  transition: stroke-dashoffset .3s ease;
}
.loader__word {
  display: flex;
  gap: .12em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: .3em;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.loader__word span {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  animation: letterIn .5s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.loader__word span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.loader__word span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .16s; }
.loader__word span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .22s; }
.loader__word span:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .28s; }
.loader__word span:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .34s; }
.loader__word span:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .4s; }
.loader__word span:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: .46s; }
.loader__word span:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: .52s; }
.loader__word span:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: .58s; }
.loader__sep { color: var(--gold); }
.loader__bar {
  width: 200px; height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loader__bar i {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent);
}
.loader__pct {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-mut);
  letter-spacing: .1em;
}

/* =========================================================
   08. NAVBAR
   ========================================================= */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 900;
  padding-block: 1.1rem;
  transition: padding .4s var(--ease), background .4s ease, border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-stuck {
  padding-block: .7rem;
  background: rgba(7,17,31,.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.nav__brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; }
.nav__logo {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}
.nav__brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.nav__brand-text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__brand-text em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.nav__menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; }
.nav__link {
  position: relative;
  padding: .55rem .9rem;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: color .3s ease;
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: .9rem; right: .9rem;
  bottom: .3rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link.is-active { color: var(--text); }
.nav__link:hover::after,
.nav__link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; }
.nav__phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  transition: color .3s ease;
}
.nav__phone svg { color: var(--accent); }
.nav__phone:hover { color: var(--text); }

.nav__burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--glass);
}
.nav__burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), opacity .3s ease;
}
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   09. HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: clamp(9rem, 16vh, 12rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  padding: .45rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.hero__eyebrow .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
  animation: blink 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.2vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.reveal-line { display: block; }
.reveal-line > span { display: block; }
/* Clip the entrance slide only while the hero intro is still animating in.
   Once revealed, allow descenders (g, y, j) to render fully. */
#hero:not(.intro-done) .reveal-line { overflow: hidden; }

.hero__lede {
  max-width: 540px;
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.22rem);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}
.hero__lede em { color: var(--accent); font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; }

.hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stroke);
}
.hero__meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .2rem; }
.hero__meta-item strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.hero__meta-item span {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--text-mut);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* Hero visual */
.hero__visual { position: relative; }
.hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}
.hero__frame-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, transparent 40%, rgba(37,99,235,.25));
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating cards */
.float-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .8rem;
  padding: .95rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(13,27,48,.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  z-index: 3;
}
.float-card--1 { top: 8%;  left: -8%;  animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-card--2 { bottom: 12%; right: -6%; animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite .8s; }
.float-card--3 { bottom: -6%; left: 12%; animation: floaty 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.4s; }

.float-card__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.g-blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent)); }
.g-gold { background: var(--grad-gold); color: #1a1305; }
.float-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.float-card__label { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--text-mut); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.float-card__value { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.float-card__sub { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-mut); }
.g-up { color: #4ade80 !important; }

.spark { width: 60px; }
.spark svg { width: 100%; height: 30px; }
.spark__line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--accent));
  stroke-dasharray: 200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  animation: drawSpark 2s var(--ease) forwards 1s;
}

.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mut);
}
.hero__scroll i {
  width: 22px; height: 34px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--stroke-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  position: relative;
}
.hero__scroll i::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  animation: scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* =========================================================
   10. TRUST BAR
   ========================================================= */
.trust {
  padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.015), transparent);
}
.trust__label {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .74rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mut);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.trust__row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.trust__item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mut);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.trust__item:hover { color: var(--text); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =========================================================
   11. INDUSTRIES
   ========================================================= */
.industries__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.ind-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, background .4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ind-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-line);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.ind-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--stroke-2);
  background: var(--glass-2);
}
.ind-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ind-card__icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(56,189,248,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,.2);
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s ease, color .4s ease;
}
.ind-card:hover .ind-card__icon {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
}
.ind-card h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.ind-card p { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   12. SERVICES
   ========================================================= */
.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.svc-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--glass-2), var(--glass));
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
/* gradient border on hover */
.svc-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  padding: 1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--primary), transparent 60%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-glow);
}
.svc-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.svc-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.svc-card__no {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  padding: .3rem .55rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
}
.svc-card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.25);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s ease, color .4s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
}
.svc-card h3 { font-size: 1.32rem; margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.svc-card p {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.svc-card__link {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), color .3s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__link { transform: translateX(5px); color: var(--accent-soft); }

/* =========================================================
   13. WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================================= */
.why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.why__intro { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.why__intro .section__title { text-align: left; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.why__intro .section__lede { text-align: left; }
.why__cta { margin-top: 2rem; }

.why__features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }
.feat {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--glass);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.feat:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  border-color: var(--stroke-2);
  background: var(--glass-2);
}
.feat__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px;
}
.feat__body h3 { font-size: 1.24rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.feat__body p { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   14. STATS
   ========================================================= */
.stats { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.stats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(37,99,235,.08), rgba(56,189,248,.03)),
    var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats__grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -20%;
  width: 60%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,.12), transparent 60%);
  animation: statSweep 12s linear infinite;
}
.stat { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.stat span {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-mut);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* =========================================================
   15. PROCESS / TIMELINE
   ========================================================= */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px; left: 8%; right: 8%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent), var(--gold));
  opacity: .3;
}
.timeline__step { position: relative; }
.timeline__marker {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 2px solid var(--stroke-2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.timeline__marker span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.timeline__step:hover .timeline__marker {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(56,189,248,.12), 0 0 24px rgba(56,189,248,.3);
}
.timeline__card {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--glass);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.timeline__step:hover .timeline__card {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--stroke-2);
  background: var(--glass-2);
}
.timeline__card h3 { font-size: 1.16rem; margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.timeline__card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.timeline__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: .3rem .7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(251,191,36,.06);
}

/* =========================================================
   16. LEADERSHIP
   ========================================================= */
.team__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.member {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--glass-2), var(--glass));
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  align-items: center;
}
.member:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--stroke-2);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-glow);
}
.member__photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 6;
}
.member__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.member:hover .member__photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.member__ring {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,.3);
  border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(37,99,235,.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.member__body h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.member__role {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.member__body p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.member__links { display: flex; gap: .7rem; }
.member__links a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  background: var(--glass);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), color .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.member__links a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* =========================================================
   17. TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testi__viewport { overflow: hidden; padding: .5rem; }
.testi__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.testi__card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.07rem);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--glass-2), var(--glass));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}
.testi__stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .15em; }
.testi__card p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.testi__card footer { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .1rem; }
.testi__card footer strong { font-size: .98rem; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.testi__card footer span { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-mut); }

.testi__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.testi__btn {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  background: var(--glass);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.testi__btn:hover { transform: scale(1.08); background: var(--grad-brand); border-color: transparent; }
.testi__dots { display: flex; gap: .5rem; }
.testi__dots button {
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--stroke-2);
  transition: width .35s var(--ease), background .35s ease;
}
.testi__dots button.is-active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--grad-brand);
}

/* =========================================================
   18. PRICING
   ========================================================= */
.pricing__toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-mut);
}
.pricing__toggle .is-active { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.pricing__toggle em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-left: .3rem;
}
.pricing__switch {
  width: 56px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  position: relative;
  transition: background .3s ease;
}
.pricing__switch i {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px; left: 3px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.pricing__switch.is-yearly i { transform: translateX(26px); }

.pricing__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.plan {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.plan:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--stroke-2);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.plan--featured {
  border-color: rgba(56,189,248,.4);
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(37,99,235,.12), var(--glass));
  box-shadow: var(--sh-glow);
}
.plan--featured::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--accent), var(--primary), transparent);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.plan__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0b1220;
  padding: .35rem .9rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-gold);
}
.plan__head h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.plan__head p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--text-mut); }
.plan__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: .2rem;
  margin: 1.6rem 0;
  padding-bottom: 1.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stroke);
}
.plan__cur { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-soft); }
.plan__amt {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text);
}
.plan__per { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-mut); }
.plan__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .85rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; flex-grow: 1; }
.plan__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.7rem;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.plan__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 5px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    var(--grad-brand);
}
.plan__list li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px; top: 9px;
  width: 6px; height: 3px;
  border-left: 1.5px solid #fff;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #fff;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* =========================================================
   19. FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.faq__intro { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.faq__intro .section__title { text-align: left; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.faq__intro .section__lede { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.faq__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--glass);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}
.faq__item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--stroke-2);
  background: var(--glass-2);
}
.faq__q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
}
.faq__icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq__icon::before,
.faq__icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.faq__icon::before { width: 14px; height: 2px; }
.faq__icon::after  { width: 2px; height: 14px; }
.faq__item.is-open .faq__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.faq__a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .45s var(--ease);
}
.faq__a p {
  padding: 0 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =========================================================
   20. INSIGHTS / BLOG
   ========================================================= */
.insights__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
}
.post {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem 2.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--glass-2), var(--glass));
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(56,189,248,.08), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--stroke-2);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.post:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.post__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: .3rem .7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(56,189,248,.06);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.post__date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: .7rem;
}
.post h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.post p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.post__link {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
}
.post:hover .post__link { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* =========================================================
   21. CTA BAND
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.cta-band__inner {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(37,99,235,.16), rgba(56,189,248,.05)),
    var(--bg-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band__glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,.2), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-band__inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-band__inner p {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.2rem;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.14rem);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-band__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* =========================================================
   22. CONTACT + FORM + MAP
   ========================================================= */
.contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}
.contact__info .section__title { text-align: left; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.contact__info .section__lede { text-align: left; }

.contact__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.contact__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--glass);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.contact__list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: var(--stroke-2);
  background: var(--glass-2);
}
.contact__ico {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(56,189,248,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact__list div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.contact__list small { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--text-mut); letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact__list a,
.contact__list span:not(.contact__ico) { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); }

/* Form */
.contact__form {
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--glass-2), var(--glass));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.field { position: relative; }
.field__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; }

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.1rem .55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .96rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  resize: none;
}
.field textarea { padding-top: 1.3rem; }
.field select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.field select option { background: var(--bg-2); color: var(--text); }

.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56,189,248,.15);
  background: var(--bg-3);
}

.field label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.1rem; top: .95rem;
  font-size: .96rem;
  color: var(--text-mut);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), font-size .25s var(--ease), color .25s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
  background: transparent;
}
.field input:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field textarea:focus + label,
.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field select:focus + label,
.field select:valid + label,
.label--select {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(.78);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.label--select { top: .55rem; }

.field__err {
  display: block;
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: #f87171;
  margin-top: .35rem;
  min-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.field.is-error input,
.field.is-error select,
.field.is-error textarea { border-color: #f87171; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(248,113,113,.12); }
.field.is-error .field__err { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.contact__note {
  font-size: .88rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.contact__note.is-error { color: #f87171; }
.contact__note.is-success { color: #4ade80; }

/* Map placeholder */
.map {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(280px, 40vw, 420px);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(37,99,235,.18), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(56,189,248,.14), transparent 50%),
    var(--bg-2);
}
.map__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 80%);
}
.map__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.map__pin {
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -10px rgba(37,99,235,.7);
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  animation: pinBounce 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.map__overlay strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.map__overlay span { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-mut); }

/* =========================================================
   23. FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stroke);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.25));
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem);
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.footer__brand p {
  margin: 1.3rem 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-mut);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: .7rem; }
.footer__social a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
  background: var(--glass);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), color .3s ease, background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.footer__social a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.footer__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .74rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.footer__col a,
.footer__col span {
  display: block;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-mut);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  transition: color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--accent); transform: translateX(3px); }

.footer__bar { border-top: 1px solid var(--stroke); padding-block: 1.6rem; }
.footer__bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__bar p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--text-mut); }
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer__legal a { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--text-mut); transition: color .3s ease; }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* =========================================================
   24. BACK TO TOP
   ========================================================= */
.to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -10px rgba(37,99,235,.7);
  z-index: 800;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(.8);
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), visibility .4s;
}
.to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); }

/* =========================================================
   25. REVEAL ANIMATION STATES
   ========================================================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    opacity .8s var(--ease),
    transform .8s var(--ease);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
[data-reveal="fade-up"]    { transform: translateY(42px); }
[data-reveal="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(48px); }
[data-reveal="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-48px); }
[data-reveal="scale"]      { transform: scale(.92); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Hero staged reveal (JS toggles .is-in on body) */
[data-reveal].hero-stage { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }

/* =========================================================
   26. KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================= */
@keyframes btnGrad {
  0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%     { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
@keyframes ripple {
  to { transform: scale(3.2); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes auroraFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%     { transform: translate(4%, 6%) scale(1.08); }
  66%     { transform: translate(-3%, -4%) scale(.96); }
}
@keyframes blobDrift {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); }
  25%     { transform: translate(30px, -20px); }
  50%     { transform: translate(-20px, 25px); }
  75%     { transform: translate(15px, 15px); }
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%,100% { opacity: .6; transform: scale(1); }
  50%     { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
}
@keyframes letterIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes blink {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%     { opacity: .3; }
}
@keyframes floaty {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes drawSpark {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes scrollDot {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 1; }
  70%  { transform: translate(-50%, 12px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes statSweep {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(300%); }
}
@keyframes pinBounce {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes floatUpFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* =========================================================
   27. RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */

/* Large laptops */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .industries__grid,
  .services__grid,
  .insights__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__contact { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 0 auto;
    width: min(320px, 82vw);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: .4rem;
    padding: 6rem 1.6rem 2rem;
    background: rgba(9,18,33,.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--stroke-2);
    transform: translateX(105%);
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
    box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  }
  .nav__menu.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav__menu .nav__link { width: 100%; font-size: 1.05rem; padding: .8rem 1rem; }
  .nav__menu .nav__link::after { left: 1rem; right: auto; width: 20px; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .nav__phone { display: none; }

  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .float-card--1 { left: 0; }
  .float-card--2 { right: 0; }

  .why__grid,
  .faq__grid,
  .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why__intro,
  .faq__intro { position: static; }

  .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .timeline::before { display: none; }

  .testi__card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - .8rem); }
  .pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 440px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .plan--featured { order: -1; }
  .team__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Phones */
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  :root { --gutter: 1.2rem; }

  .industries__grid,
  .services__grid,
  .insights__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hero { padding-top: 8rem; min-height: auto; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 3rem); }
  .hero__cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero__meta { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .hero__visual { margin-top: 3rem; }
  .float-card { position: relative; margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-flex; }
  .float-card--1, .float-card--2, .float-card--3 {
    position: static; animation: none;
  }
  .hero__visual { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

  .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .member { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .member__photo { max-width: 200px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .member__links { justify-content: center; }

  .testi__card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .field__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__bar-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .to-top { bottom: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem; }

  .section__head { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
}

/* Fine-tune very small */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .nav__brand-text em { display: none; }
  .hero__title { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   28. ACCESSIBILITY / REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================= */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .aurora, .blob, .mouse-glow { display: none; }
  .cursor, .cursor-dot { display: none !important; }
  body { cursor: auto; }
}

/* Print */
@media print {
  .atmosphere, .mouse-glow, .cursor, .cursor-dot,
  .loader, .to-top, .nav, .scroll-progress { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}

/* =================================================================
   INCOME TAX CALCULATOR — integrated section styles (APPENDED)
   All selectors are prefixed `.tax-` and scoped under #tax-calculator
   so they cannot affect any existing site styles. Nothing above this
   line was modified.
   ================================================================= */
#tax-calculator { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }

/* ---- scoped design tokens (namespaced) ---- */
#tax-calculator {
  --tax-bg:        #07111F;
  --tax-bg-2:      #0A1626;
  --tax-bg-3:      #0D1B30;
  --tax-primary:   #2563EB;
  --tax-primary-d: #1D4ED8;
  --tax-accent:    #38BDF8;
  --tax-accent-2:  #7DD3FC;
  --tax-gold:      #FBBF24;
  --tax-gold-2:    #FCD34D;
  --tax-green:     #4ADE80;
  --tax-text:      #F5F8FF;
  --tax-soft:      #B9C4D8;
  --tax-mut:       #7C8AA5;
  --tax-faint:     #4E5C77;
  --tax-glass:     rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  --tax-glass-2:   rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --tax-stroke:    rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --tax-stroke-2:  rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  --tax-grad:      linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #2563EB 55%, #6366F1 100%);
  --tax-grad-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCD34D, #FBBF24);
  --tax-grad-text: linear-gradient(120deg, #7DD3FC 0%, #38BDF8 30%, #2563EB 70%, #818CF8 100%);
  --tax-grad-line: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #38BDF8, transparent);
  --tax-sh-md:     0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  --tax-sh-lg:     0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  --tax-sh-glow:   0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08), 0 20px 60px -20px rgba(37,99,235,.5);
  --tax-r-sm: 12px; --tax-r-md: 18px; --tax-r-lg: 26px; --tax-r-xl: 34px; --tax-r-pill: 999px;
  --tax-font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --tax-font-body:    'Sora', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --tax-font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, Menlo, monospace;
  --tax-ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --tax-container: 1200px;
  --tax-gutter: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
}

/* ---- reset scoped to module (box-sizing only; :where keeps 0 specificity
        so it never overrides component padding/margins) ---- */
#tax-calculator :where(*, *::before, *::after) { box-sizing: border-box; }

#tax-calculator {
  font-family: var(--tax-font-body);
  background: var(--tax-bg);
  color: var(--tax-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}
/* Element-level resets wrapped in :where() so they carry ZERO specificity and
   never override the .tax- component rules below (this is what keeps the
   integrated calculator identical to the standalone page). */
#tax-calculator :where(img) { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
#tax-calculator :where(a) { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
#tax-calculator :where(ul, ol) { list-style: none; }
#tax-calculator :where(button) { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
#tax-calculator :where(input, select) { font-family: inherit; }
#tax-calculator ::selection { background: rgba(56,189,248,.3); color: #fff; }

/* scrollbar (scoped best-effort) */
#tax-calculator ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
#tax-calculator ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--tax-bg); }
#tax-calculator ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--tax-primary), var(--tax-accent)); border-radius: 10px; border: 3px solid var(--tax-bg); }

/* ---- animated background ---- */
.tax-atmosphere { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.tax-aurora { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); opacity: .42; mix-blend-mode: screen; animation: taxFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite; }
.tax-aurora--1 { top: -12%; left: -8%; width: 44vw; height: 44vw; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,.55), transparent 65%); }
.tax-aurora--2 { top: 28%; right: -14%; width: 40vw; height: 40vw; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,.42), transparent 65%); animation-delay: -6s; }
.tax-aurora--3 { bottom: -18%; left: 26%; width: 46vw; height: 46vw; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,.4), transparent 65%); animation-delay: -11s; }
.tax-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 62px 62px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 55% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 55% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
@keyframes taxFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%     { transform: translate(3%, 4%) scale(1.06); }
  66%     { transform: translate(-2%, -3%) scale(.96); }
}

/* content sits above atmosphere */
.tax-shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tax-container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--tax-container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--tax-gutter); }

/* ---- top bar ---- */
.tax-nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  padding-block: .9rem;
  background: rgba(7,17,31,.72);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
          backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke);
}
.tax-nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.tax-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem; }
.tax-brand__logo { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--tax-r-sm); object-fit: cover; border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); }
.tax-brand__badge {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--tax-r-sm);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--tax-grad); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2);
}
.tax-brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.tax-brand__text strong { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.tax-brand__text em { font-style: normal; font-family: var(--tax-font-mono); font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tax-accent); margin-top: 3px; }
.tax-nav__back {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--tax-soft);
  padding: .58rem 1.05rem; border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); border-radius: var(--tax-r-pill);
  background: var(--tax-glass); transition: color .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--tax-ease);
}
.tax-nav__back:hover { color: #fff; border-color: var(--tax-accent); transform: translateX(-3px); }

/* ---- hero / heading ---- */
.tax-hero { text-align: center; padding: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.4rem) 0 clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.tax-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--tax-font-mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tax-accent); padding: .45rem .95rem; border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke); border-radius: var(--tax-r-pill);
  background: var(--tax-glass); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.tax-eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tax-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--tax-gold); }
.tax-hero h1 { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.4vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.tax-hero h1 .tax-grad { background: var(--tax-grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.tax-hero__sub { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); color: var(--tax-gold-2); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.tax-hero p { max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--tax-soft); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.12rem); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---- layout ---- */
.tax-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; padding-top: 2rem; align-items: start; }

/* ---- glass panel ---- */
.tax-panel {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2);
  border-radius: var(--tax-r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--tax-glass-2), var(--tax-glass));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tax-panel::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--tax-grad-line); opacity: .7;
}
.tax-panel__title { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: 1.32rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.tax-panel__sub { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--tax-mut); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.tax-sticky { position: sticky; top: 84px; }

/* ---- form ---- */
.tax-grid2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem 1.1rem; }
.tax-field { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.tax-field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.tax-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--tax-soft); margin-bottom: .45rem;
}
.tax-label .tax-hint { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--tax-faint); font-weight: 400; }
.tax-inwrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.tax-inwrap .tax-prefix { position: absolute; left: 1rem; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--tax-mut); pointer-events: none; }
.tax-input, .tax-select {
  width: 100%; padding: .9rem 1rem; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--tax-text);
  background: var(--tax-bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); border-radius: var(--tax-r-sm);
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s;
}
.tax-inwrap.tax-has-prefix .tax-input { padding-left: 2rem; }
.tax-input:focus, .tax-select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--tax-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56,189,248,.15); background: var(--tax-bg-3); }
.tax-select {
  appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 2.4rem;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%237C8AA5'%3E%3Cpath d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right .8rem center; background-size: 20px;
}
.tax-select option { background: var(--tax-bg-2); color: var(--tax-text); }

/* section divider label */
.tax-divider {
  margin: 1.6rem 0 1rem; font-family: var(--tax-font-mono); font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tax-accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
}
.tax-divider::after { content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--tax-stroke); }

/* pills (age / regime) */
.tax-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.tax-pills input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.tax-pills label {
  padding: .58rem 1.05rem; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--tax-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); border-radius: var(--tax-r-pill); background: var(--tax-glass);
  cursor: pointer; transition: color .3s, border-color .3s, background .3s, transform .3s var(--tax-ease);
}
.tax-pills label:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--tax-text); }
.tax-pills input:checked + label { color: #fff; border-color: transparent; background: var(--tax-grad); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(37,99,235,.7); }

/* regime segmented (bigger) */
.tax-regime { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .6rem; }
.tax-regime input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.tax-regime label {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .2rem; padding: .9rem 1rem; cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); border-radius: var(--tax-r-md); background: var(--tax-glass);
  transition: border-color .3s, background .3s, transform .3s var(--tax-ease);
}
.tax-regime label:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.tax-regime label strong { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; }
.tax-regime label span { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--tax-mut); }
.tax-regime input:checked + label { border-color: var(--tax-accent); background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(37,99,235,.16), rgba(56,189,248,.05)); }
.tax-regime input:checked + label strong { color: var(--tax-accent-2); }

/* ---- buttons ---- */
.tax-btn {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .95rem 1.5rem; font-family: var(--tax-font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: .93rem;
  border-radius: var(--tax-r-pill); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform .35s var(--tax-ease), box-shadow .35s, border-color .3s, color .3s;
}
.tax-btn > span { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
#tax-calculator .tax-btn--primary { color: #fff; background: var(--tax-grad); background-size: 180% 180%; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -12px rgba(37,99,235,.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.tax-btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 22px 55px -12px rgba(37,99,235,.85); }
#tax-calculator .tax-btn--gold { color: #1a1205; background: var(--tax-grad-gold); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -14px rgba(251,191,36,.7); }
.tax-btn--gold:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 52px -14px rgba(251,191,36,.85); }
#tax-calculator .tax-btn--ghost { color: var(--tax-text); background: var(--tax-glass); border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); }
.tax-btn--ghost::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--tax-grad); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s; z-index: -1; }
.tax-btn--ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.tax-btn--ghost:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.tax-btn__ripple { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; transform: scale(0); background: rgba(255,255,255,.4); animation: taxRipple .65s var(--tax-ease); pointer-events: none; z-index: 3; }
@keyframes taxRipple { to { transform: scale(3.2); opacity: 0; } }

.tax-actions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .7rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.tax-actions .tax-btn--wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

/* ---- results ---- */
.tax-reshero {
  text-align: center; padding: 1.8rem 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); border-radius: var(--tax-r-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(37,99,235,.14), rgba(56,189,248,.04)), var(--tax-bg-2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.tax-reshero__pill {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--tax-font-mono); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tax-gold); padding: .3rem .8rem; border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,.28); border-radius: var(--tax-r-pill);
  background: rgba(251,191,36,.07); margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.tax-reshero__label { font-family: var(--tax-font-mono); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tax-mut); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.tax-reshero__value { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 3.1rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1; background: var(--tax-grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.tax-reshero__sub { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--tax-soft); margin-top: .6rem; }

.tax-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .1rem; }
.tax-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: .8rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--tax-r-sm); transition: background .3s; }
.tax-row:hover { background: var(--tax-glass); }
.tax-row + .tax-row { border-top: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke); }
.tax-row__label { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--tax-soft); }
.tax-row__value { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--tax-text); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.tax-row--muted .tax-row__value { color: var(--tax-mut); font-weight: 500; }
.tax-row--credit .tax-row__value { color: var(--tax-green); }
.tax-row--total { margin-top: .4rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 2px solid var(--tax-stroke-2) !important; }
.tax-row--total .tax-row__label { font-weight: 600; color: var(--tax-text); font-size: 1rem; }
.tax-row--total .tax-row__value { font-size: 1.3rem; background: var(--tax-grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }

.tax-note { display: flex; gap: .7rem; padding: 1rem 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--tax-r-sm); background: rgba(251,191,36,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,.2); font-size: .84rem; color: var(--tax-soft); line-height: 1.6; }
.tax-note svg { color: var(--tax-gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* placeholder before calc */
.tax-placeholder { text-align: center; padding: 2.5rem 1rem; color: var(--tax-mut); }
.tax-placeholder svg { color: var(--tax-faint); margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
.tax-placeholder h3 { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--tax-soft); margin-bottom: .4rem; }

/* ---- comparison cards ---- */
.tax-section-head { text-align: center; margin: clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0 2rem; }
.tax-section-head h2 { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.5rem); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.tax-section-head h2 .tax-grad { background: var(--tax-grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.tax-section-head p { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--tax-soft); }

.tax-compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.3rem; }
.tax-ccard {
  position: relative; padding: 1.8rem 1.7rem; border-radius: var(--tax-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--tax-glass-2), var(--tax-glass));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform .4s var(--tax-ease), border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tax-ccard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--tax-sh-glow); }
.tax-ccard--win { border-color: rgba(74,222,128,.4); }
.tax-ccard--win::before {
  content: "✓ Recommended"; position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; right: -2.4rem;
  transform: rotate(35deg); background: var(--tax-green); color: #05230f;
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; padding: .3rem 2.6rem;
}
.tax-ccard__name { font-family: var(--tax-font-mono); font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tax-accent); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.tax-ccard__tax { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.tax-ccard__tax.tax-win { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #86efac, #4ade80); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.tax-ccard__meta { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--tax-mut); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.tax-ccard__rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .1rem; }
.tax-crow { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: .55rem 0; font-size: .86rem; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--tax-stroke); }
.tax-crow:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.tax-crow span { color: var(--tax-soft); }
.tax-crow strong { color: var(--tax-text); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

.tax-verdict {
  margin-top: 1.6rem; text-align: center; padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; border-radius: var(--tax-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,.3); background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(74,222,128,.1), rgba(56,189,248,.04));
}
.tax-verdict strong { color: var(--tax-green); }
.tax-verdict__big { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.8rem); margin-top: .3rem; }

/* bar compare */
.tax-bars { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem; height: 200px; margin: 1.6rem 0 .5rem; padding-top: 1rem; }
.tax-barcol { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; height: 100%; justify-content: flex-end; width: 110px; }
.tax-bar { width: 100%; border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0; transition: height 1s var(--tax-ease); min-height: 4px; position: relative; }
.tax-bar--old { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #818CF8, #6366F1); }
.tax-bar--new { background: var(--tax-grad); }
.tax-barval { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; }
.tax-barlabel { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--tax-mut); }

/* ---- tax saving suggestions ---- */
.tax-tips { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.tax-tip {
  position: relative; padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--tax-r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke); background: var(--tax-glass);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform .4s var(--tax-ease), border-color .4s, background .4s; overflow: hidden;
}
.tax-tip::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--tax-grad-line); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .5s var(--tax-ease); }
.tax-tip:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--tax-stroke-2); background: var(--tax-glass-2); }
.tax-tip:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.tax-tip__icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: var(--tax-r-sm); color: var(--tax-accent); background: rgba(56,189,248,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(56,189,248,.2); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; transition: transform .4s var(--tax-ease), background .4s, color .4s; }
.tax-tip:hover .tax-tip__icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05); background: var(--tax-grad); color: #fff; }
.tax-tip h4 { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.tax-tip p { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--tax-soft); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.tax-tip__save { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--tax-green); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.tax-tip__save::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tax-green); }
.tax-tip__potential { margin-top: 1.6rem; text-align: center; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--tax-soft); }
.tax-tip__potential strong { color: var(--tax-gold-2); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ---- content / faq ---- */
.tax-content { padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); }
.tax-block { margin-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); }
.tax-block > h2 { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.tax-block > h2 .tax-grad { background: var(--tax-grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.tax-block p { color: var(--tax-soft); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: 820px; }

.tax-ratewrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke); border-radius: var(--tax-r-md); }
.tax-ratetable { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .9rem; min-width: 420px; }
.tax-ratetable th, .tax-ratetable td { padding: .8rem 1rem; text-align: left; }
.tax-ratetable th { background: var(--tax-bg-2); color: var(--tax-text); font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-weight: 600; }
.tax-ratetable td { color: var(--tax-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke); }
.tax-ratetable tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.015); }

.tax-faq { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem; max-width: 860px; }
.tax-faqitem { border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke); border-radius: var(--tax-r-md); background: var(--tax-glass); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .3s, background .3s; }
.tax-faqitem.tax-open { border-color: var(--tax-stroke-2); background: var(--tax-glass-2); }
.tax-faqq { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; text-align: left; font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--tax-text); }
.tax-faqic { position: relative; width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tax-faqic::before, .tax-faqic::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); background: var(--tax-accent); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .35s var(--tax-ease), opacity .3s; }
.tax-faqic::before { width: 13px; height: 2px; }
.tax-faqic::after { width: 2px; height: 13px; }
.tax-faqitem.tax-open .tax-faqic::after { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.tax-faqa { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s var(--tax-ease); }
.tax-faqa p { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.3rem; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--tax-soft); line-height: 1.7; max-width: none; }

/* ---- cta ---- */
.tax-cta { position: relative; text-align: center; margin: clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem) 0 0; padding: clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.4rem) clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3rem); border-radius: var(--tax-r-xl); border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(37,99,235,.16), rgba(56,189,248,.05)), var(--tax-bg-2); overflow: hidden; }
.tax-cta h2 { font-family: var(--tax-font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.3rem); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.tax-cta p { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 1.8rem; color: var(--tax-soft); line-height: 1.7; }
.tax-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; }

/* ---- footer ---- */
.tax-footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke); margin-top: clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem); padding: 2.4rem 0; }
.tax-footer__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.tax-footer p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--tax-mut); }
.tax-footer__links { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tax-footer__links a { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--tax-mut); transition: color .3s; }
.tax-footer__links a:hover { color: var(--tax-accent); }

/* ---- toast ---- */
.tax-toast { position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(120%); z-index: 999; padding: .9rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--tax-r-pill); background: var(--tax-bg-3); border: 1px solid var(--tax-stroke-2); box-shadow: var(--tax-sh-md); font-size: .9rem; color: var(--tax-text); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; transition: transform .4s var(--tax-ease); }
.tax-toast.tax-show { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.tax-toast svg { color: var(--tax-green); }

/* ---- reveal ---- */
.tax-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s var(--tax-ease), transform .7s var(--tax-ease); }
.tax-reveal.tax-vis { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ---- responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .tax-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tax-sticky { position: static; }
  .tax-tips { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tax-grid2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tax-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tax-tips { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tax-regime { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tax-brand__text em { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .tax-actions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---- print ---- */
@media print {
  .tax-atmosphere, .tax-nav__back, .tax-actions, .tax-cta, .tax-footer, .tax-content, .tax-toast, .tax-tips { display: none !important; }
  #tax-calculator { background: #fff; color: #000; }
  .tax-panel, .tax-ccard { border: 1px solid #ccc; background: #fff; box-shadow: none; }
  .tax-reshero__value, .tax-row--total .tax-row__value, .tax-hero h1 .tax-grad { -webkit-text-fill-color: #1D4ED8; color: #1D4ED8; }
  .tax-row__value, .tax-row__label { color: #000 !important; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #tax-calculator *, #tax-calculator *::before, #tax-calculator *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
  .tax-reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}