/* ============================================================
   SPARZAN — Components
   Reusable UI blocks: buttons, nav, cards, badges, footer.
   Class naming: .block, .block__element, .block--modifier
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Buttons ---------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-button);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.85em 1.5em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
}
.btn--primary:hover { color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.42); }

/* Dark pill CTA — Transix "Book Demo" style. Solid near-black
   background, no gradient, subtle outline. Use for high-contrast
   CTAs in the pill nav or where the cyan gradient competes with
   nearby brand color. */
.btn--dark {
  color: #fff;
  background: #0e131e;
  border-color: #0e131e;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.32);
}
.btn--dark:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: #1a2033;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.4);
}

.btn--ghost {
  color: var(--ink-800);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--ink-900); border-color: var(--ink-200); }

.btn--light {
  color: var(--brand-700);
  background: #fff;
}
.btn--light:hover { color: var(--brand-700); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.btn--lg { font-size: var(--fs-base); padding: 1em 1.9em; }

.btn-arrow { transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---- Badge / eyebrow -------------------------------------- */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  background: var(--brand-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
  padding: 0.4em 0.9em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.badge--dot::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.22);
}

/* Gradient text utility */
.text-gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ============================================================
   Blend utilities — Autopilot + Designly + Transix vocabulary
   ============================================================ */

/* Accent phrase — italic serif inside a sans-serif headline.
   The consistent thread across all three references. Ships in
   two flavors: default (same ink color) and --gradient (cyan
   gradient text for extra emphasis). */
.accent-phrase {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  /* Instrument Serif at display sizes wants a slight optical
     size bump so it visually matches Inter Tight's cap height. */
  font-size: 1.04em;
}
.accent-phrase--gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.accent-phrase--warm {
  background: var(--gradient-warm);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Designly-style selection box + avatar tag chip
   Wraps an inline phrase in a dashed cyan frame with 4 corner
   handles + a small hanging avatar-tag chip below-left.
   Usage:
     <span class="selection">
       <span class="accent-phrase">agentic AI</span>
       <span class="selection__tag">
         <span class="selection__avatar" style="background:var(--gradient-brand)"></span>
         Support-Router
       </span>
     </span>
*/
.selection {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.08em 0.18em 0.05em;
  /* dashed hairline frame — subtle, not loud */
  outline: 1px dashed var(--brand-500);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
/* Four square corner handles like Figma's selection */
.selection::before,
.selection::after,
.selection > .selection__handles::before,
.selection > .selection__handles::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--brand-500);
  border-radius: 1px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.selection::before { top: -8px;    left: -8px; }
.selection::after  { top: -8px;    right: -8px; }
.selection > .selection__handles { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.selection > .selection__handles::before { bottom: -8px; left: -8px; }
.selection > .selection__handles::after  { bottom: -8px; right: -8px; }

/* Hanging user-tag chip (below-left of the selection frame) */
.selection__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -6px;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4em;
  padding: 0.25em 0.6em 0.25em 0.3em;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.35);
  z-index: 3;
}
.selection__avatar {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Avatar stack (Transix / Autopilot pattern) — overlapping
   circle avatars + a "N+ Subscribers" or count label. */
.avatar-stack {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6em;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--ink-500);
}
.avatar-stack__row {
  display: inline-flex;
}
.avatar-stack__row > * {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  margin-left: -8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.15);
}
.avatar-stack__row > *:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.avatar-stack__count {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.avatar-stack__label {
  color: var(--ink-400);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Floating badge card — small pill/card that hovers next to
   the hero product visual. Autopilot's chat-card floats. */
.float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55em;
  padding: 0.55em 0.85em;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.18);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  animation: float-bob 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-badge__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #12b76a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.18);
}
.float-badge--warn .float-badge__dot { background: var(--accent-warm); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.22); }
.float-badge--cyan .float-badge__dot { background: var(--brand-500);   box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.22); }
@keyframes float-bob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .float-badge { animation: none; }
}

/* Line-grid backdrop — Transix-style architectural square grid.
   Faint cyan lines forming a square pattern, radial-masked from
   the edges so it hugs the outer hero area without competing
   with content in the middle. */
.grid-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.11) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.11) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 65% at center, transparent 30%, #000 90%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 65% at center, transparent 30%, #000 90%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Scattered decorative marks (plus signs, small circles, geometric
   dots) that live over the grid to make the hero feel populated
   rather than empty. Uses SVG data URIs so it's zero-cost. */
.hero-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-decor__mark {
  position: absolute;
  color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.55);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.2));
  animation: mark-drift 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-decor__mark svg { display: block; }
.hero-decor__mark--tl { top: 10%;  left: 4%;  animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-decor__mark--tr { top: 18%;  right: 6%; animation-delay: 1.4s; color: rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.55); }
.hero-decor__mark--ml { top: 42%;  left: 8%;  animation-delay: 2.6s; color: rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.6); }
.hero-decor__mark--mr { top: 48%;  right: 10%; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hero-decor__mark--bl { bottom: 20%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 3.2s; color: rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.4); }
.hero-decor__mark--br { bottom: 14%; right: 4%; animation-delay: 1.8s; color: rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.55); }
@keyframes mark-drift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(6deg); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-decor__mark { animation: none; }
}

/* Side decoration circles — pale gradient orbs peeking in from
   the hero's outer edges to break up the wash. */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(36px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-orb--l {
  top: 30%; left: -8%;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.28), transparent 70%);
}
.hero-orb--r {
  top: 12%; right: -12%;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.22), transparent 70%);
}
.hero-orb--b {
  bottom: -6%; left: 30%;
  width: 400px; height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.14), transparent 70%);
}

/* Massive gray step numeral — for the "Path to Production"
   pattern where huge outlined numbers sit under each step card. */
.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--ink-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.15em;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.step-num__label {
  font-size: 0.18em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--ink-300);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

/* ============================================================
   Ambient atmosphere — Croncore-inspired layered low-opacity
   washes that make the page feel "lit" without being noisy.
   Three layers (blobs + noise + hero halo) stack at z-index 0
   behind content (which sits at z-index 1 via main/section).
   All respect prefers-reduced-motion.
   ============================================================ */

/* Two fixed full-viewport radial blobs in the brand palette */
.ambient-blobs {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ambient-blobs::before,
.ambient-blobs::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
}
.ambient-blobs::before {
  top: -10%; left: -10%;
  width: 60vmax; height: 60vmax;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.08), transparent 60%);
}
.ambient-blobs::after {
  bottom: -15%; right: -10%;
  width: 65vmax; height: 65vmax;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.05), transparent 60%);
}

/* SVG fractalNoise grain — real noise via data URI. Single
   most-effective move for the "designed not templated" feel. */
.ambient-noise {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.045;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 240 240' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.85 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Make sure real content sits above the ambient layers */
main, .nav, .footer { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ---- Navigation: floating pill (Autopilot-style) ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: calc(100% - 32px);
  max-width: 880px;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 5px;
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 32px -8px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.12),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) inset;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 40px -10px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.18),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) inset;
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 48px;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
  padding-right: 4px;
}
/* Pill-nav-specific tweaks so the whole thing reads compact */
.nav .brand { font-size: 1rem; gap: 0.5em; }
.nav .brand__mark { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 7px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.nav .nav__links { gap: var(--space-4); flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav .nav__links a { font-size: 13.5px; padding: 0.35em 0.75em; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.nav .nav__links a:hover { background: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.08); color: var(--brand-600); }
.nav .nav__actions { gap: 6px; }
.nav .nav__actions .btn { font-size: 13.5px; padding: 0.55em 1.05em; }
.nav .nav__actions .btn--ghost { display: none; } /* keep just the primary CTA */

/* No body padding — we want the hero's background wash to extend
   all the way to the top of the viewport, behind the fixed pill
   nav. The hero's own padding-block-start below reserves the room
   so content still sits well clear of the nav. */
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.nav__links a {
  color: var(--ink-600);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--ink-900); }
.nav__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6em;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display);
  color: var(--ink-900);
}
.brand__mark {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__toggle span,
.nav__toggle span::before,
.nav__toggle span::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 18px; height: 2px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: var(--ink-800);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.nav__toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -6px; }
.nav__toggle span::after  { position: absolute; top: 6px; }

/* ---- Hero v2 (Autopilot/Designly/Transix blend) ---------- */
/* Center-aligned copy above a wide cyan-gradient product stage
   with floating badges. Light-mode; the old dark-hero rules
   below are overridden by these selectors when .hero--v2 is
   applied on the <section>. Tight vertical rhythm — the previous
   pass had too much air between copy elements. */
.hero.hero--v2 {
  background: var(--gradient-hero-wash);
  clip-path: none; /* drop the angled bottom from the old dark hero */
  overflow: visible;
  /* Extra top padding so content clears the fixed pill nav (which
     sits at ~85px from viewport top). Bottom padding stays snug. */
  padding-block: clamp(130px, 13vw, 175px) clamp(50px, 6vw, 80px);
}
.hero.hero--v2 .hero__canvas { display: none; } /* light hero: skip the dark canvas mesh */
.hero.hero--v2::before,
.hero.hero--v2::after { display: none; }
.hero.hero--v2 .hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero--v2 .hero__copy {
  max-width: 620px;
  text-align: left;
}
.hero--v2 .hero__copy .badge,
.hero--v2 .hero__copy .hero__cta,
.hero--v2 .hero__copy .hero__social-proof {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.hero--v2 .hero__sub {
  margin-inline: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
}
.hero--v2 .hero__cta { justify-content: flex-start; }
.hero--v2 .hero__social-proof { justify-content: flex-start; }
.hero--v2 .hero__social-proof--top .avatar-stack {
  display: inline-flex;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero.hero--v2 .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero--v2 .hero__copy { text-align: center; max-width: 560px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .hero--v2 .hero__copy .badge,
  .hero--v2 .hero__copy .hero__cta,
  .hero--v2 .hero__copy .hero__social-proof { justify-content: center; }
  .hero--v2 .hero__sub { margin-inline: auto; }
}
.hero--v2 .hero__copy .badge {
  background: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  border-color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero--v2 .hero__copy .badge svg { color: var(--accent-warm); }
.hero--v2 .hero__copy h1 {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  /* Extra bottom margin so the hanging Support-Router chip below
     the selection has room to breathe before the subhead. */
  margin-block: 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}
.hero--v2 .hero__sub {
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.hero--v2 .hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero--v2 .hero__social-proof {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
/* Transix places social proof ABOVE the H1 — tighter to it than
   the below-CTA position, with the row on a pale pill card. */
.hero--v2 .hero__social-proof--top {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero--v2 .hero__social-proof--top .avatar-stack {
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.08);
}

/* ---- Browser chrome frame (Transix product-in-window) ---- */
.browser-frame {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.22),
    0 8px 20px -6px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.08),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
}
.browser-frame__bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc, #f1f5f9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.browser-frame__dot {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.browser-frame__dot--r { background: #ff5f57; }
.browser-frame__dot--y { background: #ffbd2e; }
.browser-frame__dot--g { background: #28c840; }
.browser-frame__url {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  max-width: 60%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.browser-frame__url svg { color: var(--ink-400); flex-shrink: 0; }
.browser-frame__body {
  padding: 0;
  background: #fff;
}
/* Eval card sits inside the browser body — drop its own border
   since the frame already provides one, and adjust the inset. */
.browser-frame__body .eval-card {
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
/* Metrics span the full width so the widget fills instead of hugging left */
.browser-frame__body .eval-card__metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
}
.browser-frame__body .metric__label { font-size: 11px; }
.browser-frame__body .metric__value { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.9rem); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .browser-frame__body .eval-card__metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }
}
/* Cyan-gradient product stage with generous rounded corners
   (Autopilot's signature). Float badges are absolute-positioned
   relative to this wrapper so they peek off the edges. */
.hero--v2 .hero__stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: var(--gradient-hero-card);
  border-radius: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px -24px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.28),
    0 8px 24px -8px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  overflow: visible;
}
.hero--v2 .hero__stage-card {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.hero__float {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero__float--tl { top: -14px;  left: -60px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero__float--tr { top: 40px;   right: -60px; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.hero__float--br { bottom: -8px; right: -40px; animation-delay: 2.4s; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero__float--tl { left: -16px; top: -10px; }
  .hero__float--tr { right: -12px; top: 24px; }
  .hero__float--br { right: -12px; bottom: -10px; }
}

/* ---- Hero right column: orbital sphere (Transix) ---------- */
.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 440px;
}
.orbital {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  width: 100%;
}
/* Ring area — self-contained visual box for sphere + ring + icons.
   Stats sit in a sibling column to its RIGHT and never overlap. */
.orbital__ring-area {
  position: relative;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.orbital__sphere {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(196, 202, 255, 0.9), rgba(140, 122, 255, 0.6) 40%, rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.35) 70%, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.15) 100%);
  filter: blur(0.5px);
  box-shadow:
    0 60px 100px -20px rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.35),
    inset 0 -20px 40px rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.25),
    inset 20px 20px 60px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Widget floating inside the sphere — small live agent-metrics card */
.orbital__widget {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  min-width: 148px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(150%);
          backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(150%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px -10px rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.35),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.orbital__widget-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.orbital__widget-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #12b76a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2.5px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.22);
  animation: hud-dot-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orbital__widget-name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}
.orbital__widget-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.orbital__widget-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.orbital__widget-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 24px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.orbital__widget-bars > span {
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500));
  border-radius: 1.5px;
  min-height: 3px;
  animation: bar-rise 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orbital__widget-bars > span:nth-child(2n) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.orbital__widget-bars > span:nth-child(3n) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
@keyframes bar-rise {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.85; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1.05); transform-origin: bottom; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .orbital__widget-bars > span { animation: none; }
}

.orbital__ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: orbit-spin 60s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes orbit-spin {
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .orbital__ring { animation: none; }
}

/* 8 icon chips distributed around the ring. Each icon uses a
   custom --angle prop to place it on the ring circumference.
   Positioned relative to .orbital__ring-area (not .orbital). */
.orbital__icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.14);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 20px -6px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.15),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--brand-600);
  --radius: 170px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(var(--angle)) translateY(calc(-1 * var(--radius))) rotate(calc(-1 * var(--angle)));
  z-index: 3;
}
.orbital__icon:nth-child(4n+2) { color: var(--violet-500); }
.orbital__icon:nth-child(4n+3) { color: var(--accent-warm); }
.orbital__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Stats card — sibling of .orbital__ring-area in the flex layout,
   so it sits cleanly to the right of the sphere and never overlaps.
   Vertical stack of three metric rows. */
.orbital__stats {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(140%);
          backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px -12px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.14),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  z-index: 4;
  align-self: center;
}
.orb-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.orb-stat__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  line-height: 1;
}
.orb-stat__unit {
  font-size: 0.5em;
  color: var(--ink-400);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  margin-left: 0.15em;
}
.orb-stat__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--ink-500);
  max-width: 22ch;
}

/* Responsive: shrink orbital on smaller screens; stack sphere/stats
   at 900px so they don't fight for horizontal space. */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .orbital__ring-area { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .orbital__sphere    { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
  .orbital__ring      { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .orbital__icon      { --radius: 150px; }
  .orbital__widget    { min-width: 130px; padding: 10px 12px; }
  .orbital__widget-num { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .orbital__stats     { min-width: 180px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__visual { min-height: auto; }
  .orbital { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .orbital__stats {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    align-self: center;
  }
  .orbital__stats .orb-stat { min-width: 120px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .orbital__ring-area { width: 260px; height: 260px; }
  .orbital__sphere    { width: 180px; height: 180px; }
  .orbital__ring      { width: 260px; height: 260px; }
  .orbital__icon      { --radius: 130px; width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .orbital__icon svg  { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
  .orb-stat__num      { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .orb-stat__label    { font-size: 12px; }
  .orbital__widget    { min-width: 110px; padding: 8px 10px; }
  .orbital__widget-num { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ---- Product Showcase section (below hero) ---------------- */
.product-showcase {
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}
.product-showcase__wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.product-showcase .hero__float--tl { top: -10px;  left: -30px; }
.product-showcase .hero__float--tr { top: 30px;   right: -30px; }
.product-showcase .hero__float--br { bottom: 20px; right: -20px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .product-showcase .hero__float--tl { left: 0; }
  .product-showcase .hero__float--tr { right: 0; }
  .product-showcase .hero__float--br { right: 0; }
}

/* ---- Hero (legacy — kept for structural compatibility) ---- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: var(--section-y-lg);
  /* Angled bottom cut — preserved when the canvas takes over the gradient */
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 56px), 0 100%);
}
/* Animated mesh canvas — the signature visual. JS sizes and paints it.
   When the canvas is running, .hero gets .is-canvas-active and the static
   ::before fallback is hidden. Without JS / on reduced-motion / on narrow
   screens, ::before takes over and the page still looks intentional. */
.hero__canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  z-index: -2;
}

/* Slow conic halo behind the hero — Croncore's barely-perceptible
   atmospheric move. 40s rotation, masked to a soft circle, blurred. */
.hero__halo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: clamp(600px, 80vw, 1200px);
  height: clamp(600px, 80vw, 1200px);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -3;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg,
    rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.22),
    rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15),
    rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.22));
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 0%, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 0%, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
  animation: hero-rotate 40s linear infinite;
  filter: blur(50px);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
@keyframes hero-rotate {
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__halo { animation: none; }
}
/* Static fallback — Stripe-style angled gradient band */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40% -10% auto -10%;
  height: 150%;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  transform: skewY(-7deg);
  transform-origin: top left;
  z-index: -2;
}
.hero.is-canvas-active::before { display: none; }
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 80% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(40% 40% at 10% 20%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 4px brand-gradient sliver — section divider that re-states the
   signature visual without competing with content. Use as
   <div class="section-sliver" aria-hidden="true"></div>. */
.section-sliver {
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
}
.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__copy { max-width: 560px; }
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-block: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
}
.hero__sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.hero .badge {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); }

/* Logo strip */
.logos {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.logos__label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}
.logos__item {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

/* ---- Hero mock: production eval card --------------------- */
.hero__mock {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.eval-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(15, 24, 36, 0.45),
    0 8px 18px -8px rgba(15, 24, 36, 0.25),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: rotate(-1.4deg);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}
.eval-card:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-4px); }

.eval-card__head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.eval-card__title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.eval-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.eval-card__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--ink-400);
}
.eval-card__pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25em 0.65em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #ecfdf3;
  color: #027a48;
  border: 1px solid #abefc6;
}
.eval-card__pill--live { background: #ecfdf3; color: #027a48; border-color: #abefc6; }
.eval-card__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #12b76a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.18);
  animation: eval-dot-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes eval-dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.18); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.06); }
}

.eval-card__metrics {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.metric {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.metric__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--ink-400);
}
.metric__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display-sub);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  line-height: 1;
}
.metric__unit {
  color: var(--ink-400);
  font-size: 0.65em;
  margin-left: 0.15em;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}
.metric__bar {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.metric__bar > span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.eval-card__chart {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.eval-card__chart-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.eval-card__chart-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--ink-400);
}
.eval-card__chart-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--brand-500);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display-sub);
}
.eval-card__chart-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 56px;
  display: block;
}

.eval-card__foot {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.eval-card__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4em;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  background: var(--paper-soft);
  padding: 0.35em 0.7em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.eval-card__chip--ok { color: #027a48; background: #ecfdf3; border-color: #abefc6; }

/* ============================================================
   Blend sections: Before/After, Strategy quote, Why Sparzan, Path
   ============================================================ */

/* Section H2s: bump size + tighten so mixed-face pattern lands */
.section__head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
}

/* --- Before/After v2 — side-by-side visual comparison --- */
.ba-v2 { position: relative; }
.ba-compare {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.ba-side {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.ba-side::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.ba-side--before::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-warm), #ffb03a); }
.ba-side--after::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-500), #12b76a); }
.ba-side:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.14); }
.ba-side__head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.ba-side__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  width: fit-content;
}
.ba-side--before .ba-side__label { color: var(--accent-warm); background: rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.25); }
.ba-side--after  .ba-side__label { color: #12b76a; background: #ecfdf3; border: 1px solid #abefc6; }
.ba-side__title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ba-side__stage {
  background: var(--paper-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ba-side--before .ba-side__stage { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff5f0, #fffaf7); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.2); }
.ba-side--after  .ba-side__stage { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eff8ff, #f5fbf7); border-color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.2); }
.ba-side__points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.ba-side__points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ba-side__points b {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ba-side__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.ba-side--before .ba-side__icon { background: rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.12); color: var(--accent-warm); }
.ba-side--after  .ba-side__icon { background: #ecfdf3; color: #12b76a; }

/* Middle divider chip: arrow above "vs." pill */
.ba-compare__divider {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  min-width: 44px;
}
.ba-compare__arrow {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.12);
}
.ba-compare__vs {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-400);
}

/* Transformation summary strip — stats distributed across the
   full width; CTA anchored at the far right. */
.ba-summary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fff, #eff8ff);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
}
.ba-summary__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: clamp(0.5rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
}
.ba-summary__stat:not(:first-child)::before {
  /* Faint hairline separator between stats */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--ink-100);
}
.ba-summary__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ba-summary__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.ba-summary__cta { margin-left: 0; white-space: nowrap; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ba-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-compare__divider { flex-direction: row; margin-block: var(--space-2); }
  .ba-compare__arrow svg { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .ba-summary { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .ba-summary__cta { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: var(--space-3); width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ba-summary { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ba-summary__stat:nth-child(3n+1)::before { display: none; }
}

/* --- Legacy Before/After twin (deprecated but kept for now) --- */
.ba-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ba-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.ba-row--before::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-warm), var(--brand-500)); }
.ba-row--after::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-500), #12b76a); }
.ba-row__copy h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  margin-block: var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
  color: var(--ink-900);
}
.ba-row__copy p {
  color: var(--ink-400);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.ba-row__visual {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-soft), transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.ba-row__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.ba-row__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6em;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ba-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.ba-row--before .ba-icon { background: rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.14); color: var(--accent-warm); }
.ba-row--after  .ba-icon { background: #ecfdf3; color: #027a48; }

.badge--muted    { background: var(--paper-soft); color: var(--ink-500); border-color: var(--ink-100); }
.badge--success  { background: #ecfdf3; color: #027a48; border-color: #abefc6; }

.btn--sm { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 0.55em 0.9em; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ba-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; }
  .ba-row__visual { display: none; }
}

/* --- Strategy quote ------------------------------ */
.quote-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quote-section__inner { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.quote-section__pull {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.28;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.quote-section__tag {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  border-color: var(--brand-100);
}
.quote-section__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.quote-section__orb--l {
  top: -20%; left: -8%;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.35), transparent 70%);
}
.quote-section__orb--r {
  bottom: -30%; right: -10%;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.28), transparent 70%);
}

/* --- Why Sparzan 6-feature grid ------------------ */
.why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.why__card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.why__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
}
.why__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.12), rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.2);
  color: var(--brand-600);
}
.why__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.why__card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; color: var(--ink-900); }
.why__card p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--ink-400); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .why__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- Path to Production ---------------------------- */
.path__title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.path__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--block-y);
}
.path__cell {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}
.path__card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.08), rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.path__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--brand-600);
}
.path__card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink-900); }
.path__card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-500); font-size: var(--fs-sm); line-height: 1.5; }
.path__cell .step-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--ink-100);
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .path__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .path__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   About + Services + micro-polish enrichments
   ============================================================ */

/* About + Services cards inherit the Why-Sparzan gradient-icon
   treatment for consistent visual richness across all card grids. */
#about .card,
#services .card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
#about .card::before,
#services .card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px; right: -50px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), background var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#about .card:hover::before,
#services .card:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.5);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.16), transparent 70%);
}
#about .card:hover,
#services .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.22);
}
#about .card__icon,
#services .card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 20px -4px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.45),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
}
#about .card__icon svg,
#services .card__icon svg {
  color: #fff;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
#about .card:nth-of-type(2) .card__icon,
#services .card:nth-of-type(2) .card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a5c, var(--violet-500));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.45), 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
}
#about .card:nth-of-type(3) .card__icon,
#services .card:nth-of-type(3) .card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), #12b76a);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.4), 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
}

/* Card headings sit above the corner-glow */
#about .card h3,
#services .card h3,
#about .card p,
#services .card p,
#about .card ul,
#services .card ul,
#about .card__icon,
#services .card__icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Marquee item hover — subtle cyan glow lift */
.marquee-section--dark .marquee__item {
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              text-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__item {
  opacity: 1;
}
.marquee-section--dark .marquee__item:hover {
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.6),
    0 0 24px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.3);
}

/* Nav link underline animation on hover */
.nav .nav__links a {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nav .nav__links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.nav .nav__links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Section eyebrow — subtle number tag before major headings */
.section__head--numbered { position: relative; }
.section__head--numbered::before {
  content: attr(data-section);
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--brand-500);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

/* ============================================================
   Agentic Showcase v2 — richer terminal + floating badges
   ============================================================ */
.agentic-v2 { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.agentic-v2 .split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.agentic__h {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  margin-block: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}
.agentic__sub {
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.agentic__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.agentic__list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.agentic__list-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.45);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.agentic__list-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.agentic__list li > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.agentic__list li b {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.agentic__list li p {
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.agentic__visual { position: relative; }
.agentic__float {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
}
.agentic__float--tl { top: -14px;  left: -32px; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.agentic__float--tr { top: 60px;   right: -20px; animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.agentic__float--br { bottom: 40px; right: -28px; animation-delay: 2.8s; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .agentic__float--tl { left: 0; top: -10px; }
  .agentic__float--tr { right: 0; top: 44px; }
  .agentic__float--br { right: 0; bottom: 20px; }
}

/* Terminal with line-numbered rows + timing tags */
.agentic__terminal {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0d14, #0e131e);
  color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.9);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.agentic__terminal-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.agentic__terminal-row:hover { background: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.06); }
.agentic__term-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-size: 11px;
  min-width: 12px;
  text-align: right;
}
.agentic__term-comment { color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.45); font-style: italic; }
.agentic__term-key { color: #7cd8ff; font-weight: 500; }
.agentic__term-fn  { color: #ffb03a; }
.agentic__term-str { color: #6cf3a8; }
.agentic__term-arrow { color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.7); margin-right: 4px; }
.agentic__term-arrow--ok { color: #12b76a; }
.agentic__term-step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.agentic__term-step--ok { color: #d4f5df; }
.agentic__term-timing {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.agentic__term-ellipsis {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  animation: term-ellipsis-blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes term-ellipsis-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}

.agentic__terminal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e131e, #131829);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.agentic__term-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #6cf3a8;
}
.agentic__term-chip .float-badge__dot { background: #12b76a; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.28); width: 5px; height: 5px; }
.agentic__term-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.55);
}
.agentic-v2 .browser-frame {
  background: #0a0d14;
  border-color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.2);
}
.agentic-v2 .browser-frame__bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #131829, #0e131e);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.agentic-v2 .browser-frame__url {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.7);
}
.agentic-v2 .browser-frame__url svg { color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.5); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .agentic-v2 .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- Case card hover reveal --- */
.case-card--v2 { position: relative; }
.case-card--v2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.case-card--v2:hover::after { border-color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.35); }
.case-card--v2 .case-card__industry {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.case-card--v2 .case-card__industry::after {
  content: "→";
  color: var(--brand-500);
  font-size: 15px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.case-card--v2:hover .case-card__industry::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* --- FAQ polish --- */
.faq__item { transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease); }
.faq__item:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-color: var(--brand-200); }
.faq__item[open]:hover { transform: none; }
.faq__a {
  animation: faq-expand var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
@keyframes faq-expand {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* --- Insight card v2 hover richness --- */
.insight--v2 .insight__thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.insight--v2 .insight__thumb svg {
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}
.insight--v2:hover .insight__thumb svg { transform: scale(1.08); }
.insight--v2 h3 a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.insight--v2 h3 a::after {
  content: "→";
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  color: var(--brand-500);
}
.insight--v2:hover h3 a::after { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* --- Nav scroll-spy active state --- */
.nav .nav__links a.is-active {
  color: var(--brand-600);
  background: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.1);
}
.nav .nav__links a.is-active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background: var(--brand-500);
}

/* --- Hero decoration parallax layer setup --- */
.hero-decor__mark { will-change: transform; }

/* --- Accessibility: focus polish --- */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-500);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: outline-offset var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav .nav__links a:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* --- Section decorative dividers --- */
.section-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ink-100) 20%, var(--ink-100) 80%, transparent);
  margin-block: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.section-divider::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: -3px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--paper);
}

/* --- Section wave divider (decorative between sections) --- */
.wave-divider {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  margin-block: calc(var(--section-y) * -0.5) 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.wave-divider svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.wave-divider--flip svg { transform: scaleY(-1); }

/* --- Staggered reveal for grid children --- */
.grid > .reveal:nth-child(1),
.testimonials-grid > .reveal:nth-child(1),
.pricing > .reveal:nth-child(1),
.why__grid > .reveal:nth-child(1),
.path__grid > .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.grid > .reveal:nth-child(2),
.testimonials-grid > .reveal:nth-child(2),
.pricing > .reveal:nth-child(2),
.why__grid > .reveal:nth-child(2),
.path__grid > .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.grid > .reveal:nth-child(3),
.testimonials-grid > .reveal:nth-child(3),
.pricing > .reveal:nth-child(3),
.why__grid > .reveal:nth-child(3),
.path__grid > .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.grid > .reveal:nth-child(4),
.why__grid > .reveal:nth-child(4),
.path__grid > .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.why__grid > .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 320ms; }
.why__grid > .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .grid > .reveal,
  .testimonials-grid > .reveal,
  .pricing > .reveal,
  .why__grid > .reveal,
  .path__grid > .reveal { transition-delay: 0ms !important; }
}

/* --- Button magnetic-hover base (JS attaches motion) --- */
.btn--magnetic {
  transition: transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}

/* --- Ripple effect on button click --- */
.btn { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.btn__ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: scale(0);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: btn-ripple 600ms ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes btn-ripple {
  0%   { transform: scale(0); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* --- Scroll progress bar at the top of the viewport --- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.06);
  z-index: 200;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scroll-progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500), var(--accent-warm));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.55);
  transition: width 60ms linear;
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* --- Eyebrow badge subtle life — soft breathing scale --- */
.badge--dot::before {
  animation: badge-dot-breathe 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badge-dot-breathe {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.22); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.08); }
}

/* --- Newsletter input focus polish --- */
.footer__signup:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.14);
}
.footer__signup-input:focus { outline: none; }

/* --- Scroll-to-top button --- */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: none;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500));
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 28px -6px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.5),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
  z-index: 90;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.scroll-top.is-visible { display: grid; }
.scroll-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.6);
}

/* ---- Section heading -------------------------------------- */
.section__head {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: var(--block-y);
}
.section__head--center {
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.section__head h2 { margin-block: var(--space-3); }
.section__head p { color: var(--ink-400); font-size: var(--fs-lg); }
.section__head--center p { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---- Grid ------------------------------------------------- */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

/* ---- Cards ------------------------------------------------ */
.card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
}
.card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--brand-50);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.card p { color: var(--ink-400); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* Service list inside card */
.card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.card__list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6em;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--ink-500);
}
.card__list li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-50);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230a97f0' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 6 9 17l-5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}

/* ---- Stats ------------------------------------------------ */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
.stat__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-3xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display-tight);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat__label { color: var(--ink-400); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-top: var(--space-2); }

/* Stat-as-headline — oversized numerals for marquee statements.
   3 stats per row, much bigger, more whitespace below each label.   */
.stats--feature {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.stats--feature .stat__num {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.95;
}
.stats--feature .stat__label {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  max-width: 30ch;
}

/* ============================================================
   Section enrichments — Stats cards, Path connectors, Case card
   thumbnails, Why Sparzan gradient icons, Strategy Quote card.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Stats as gradient cards --- */
.stats--cards {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.stat-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, #f5faff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.stat-card::before {
  /* Faint corner gradient orb behind the numeric */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.22);
}
.stat-card__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.5);
}
.stat-card__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.stat-card .stat__num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-600), var(--violet-500));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.22));
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.stat-card .stat__label {
  color: var(--ink-500);
  max-width: 28ch;
  margin: 0;
}
.stat-card__trend {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--paper-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.stat-card__trend svg { color: #12b76a; }

/* --- Case card v2 — gradient thumbnail + polished bottom --- */
.case-card--v2 {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.case-card--v2::before {
  /* Gradient thumbnail band at top of the card */
  content: "";
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 2;
  background: var(--case-thumb, linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500)));
  position: relative;
}
.case-card--v2:nth-child(1)::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0a97f0, #533afd);
}
.case-card--v2:nth-child(2)::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a5c, #533afd);
}
.case-card--v2:nth-child(3)::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #12b76a, #0a97f0);
}
.case-card--v2 > *:not(.case-card__metric) {
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}
.case-card--v2 .case-card__industry { padding-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); }
.case-card--v2 h3 { margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.case-card--v2 p { padding-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.case-card--v2 .case-card__metric {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  background: var(--paper-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* --- Path to Production connector line + phase card polish --- */
.path__grid {
  position: relative;
}
.path__grid::before {
  /* Dashed connector line across the tops of the phase cards */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 1px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.35) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 12px 1px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.path__grid::after {
  /* Small end-cap markers */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 8%;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
  z-index: 2;
}
.path__cell::before {
  /* Small colored node marker above each phase card */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px; left: 24px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px -2px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.28);
  z-index: 3;
}
.path__cell:nth-child(2)::before { border-color: var(--violet-500); box-shadow: 0 6px 12px -2px rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.28); }
.path__cell:nth-child(3)::before { border-color: var(--brand-500); }
.path__cell:nth-child(4)::before { border-color: #12b76a; box-shadow: 0 6px 12px -2px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.28); }
.path__card { transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease); }
.path__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -12px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.22);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .path__grid::before,
  .path__grid::after,
  .path__cell::before { display: none; }
}

/* --- Why Sparzan cards: gradient icon backgrounds + polish --- */
.why__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why__card::before {
  /* Corner accent glow */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px; right: -50px;
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why__card:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.4);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.16), transparent 70%);
}
.why__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500));
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 20px -4px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.45),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
}
.why__card:nth-child(2) .why__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a5c, var(--violet-500)); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.45); }
.why__card:nth-child(3) .why__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), #12b76a); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.4); }
.why__card:nth-child(4) .why__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-500), var(--brand-500)); }
.why__card:nth-child(5) .why__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12b76a, var(--brand-500)); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.4); }
.why__card:nth-child(6) .why__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a5c, var(--brand-500)); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(255, 122, 92, 0.4); }

/* --- Strategy Quote card treatment --- */
.quote-section {
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
}
.quote-section__inner {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff, #f5faff);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.14),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quote-section__inner::before,
.quote-section__inner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
}
.quote-section__inner::before { top: 20px; left: 20px; }
.quote-section__inner::after  { top: 20px; right: 20px; background: var(--violet-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.18); }
.quote-section__pull { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.quote-section__tag { margin-top: var(--space-4); }

/* ---- Case study card (legacy, kept for compat) ----------- */
/* ---- Case study card -------------------------------------- */
.case-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
}
.case-card__industry {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--brand-600);
}
.case-card h3 { margin: 0; }
.case-card p { color: var(--ink-400); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.case-card__metric {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.case-card__metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display-tight);
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.case-card__metric-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--ink-400);
  max-width: 22ch;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---- Testimonial / Quote ---------------------------------- */
.quote {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  margin: 0;
}
.quote__mark {
  color: var(--brand-200);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display-sub);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  margin: 0;
}
.quote figcaption {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.quote__name {
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.quote__role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--ink-400);
}

/* ---- Insight / Blog card ---------------------------------- */
.insight {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.insight:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.insight__cat {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--brand-600);
}
.insight h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display-sub);
}
.insight h3 a {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.insight h3 a:hover { color: var(--brand-600); }
.insight p { color: var(--ink-400); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.insight__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5em;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--ink-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
}

/* ---- Split / showcase ------------------------------------- */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.showcase {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--ink-900);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(83,58,253,0.4), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 0% 100%, rgba(6,182,212,0.32), transparent 60%);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: #fff;
}
.terminal {
  background: rgba(10, 11, 26, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.terminal__bar {
  display: flex; gap: 6px;
  padding: 0.75em 1em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.terminal__bar span { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.terminal__body { padding: 1.1em 1.2em; line-height: 1.8; color: #c9cde2; }
.terminal__body .c-key { color: #8b5cf6; }
.terminal__body .c-str { color: #22d3ee; }
.terminal__body .c-com { color: #6b7194; }

/* ---- Marquee / stack strip -------------------------------- */
/* Full-bleed infinite-scroll strip of stack tool names. Two
   identical tracks slide left at the same speed so the second
   slips into the first's position seamlessly. Pure CSS, no JS,
   respects prefers-reduced-motion. */
.marquee-section {
  padding-block: var(--block-y);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.marquee-section__label {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--ink-400);
}
.marquee {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  animation: marquee-scroll 38s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display-sub);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  to { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee__track { animation: none; }
  .marquee {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
            mask-image: none;
  }
}

/* ---- Contact v2 — decorative card + status + dual CTA ------ */
.contact-v2 { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem); }
.contact-card {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, #f5faff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
  border-radius: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px -24px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-card::before {
  /* Gradient outline ring */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500) 50%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
          mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.contact-card__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.contact-card__orb--l {
  top: -80px; left: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.35), transparent 70%);
}
.contact-card__orb--r {
  bottom: -80px; right: -60px;
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.3), transparent 70%);
}
.contact-card__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Availability status chip at top */
.contact-card__status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: #ecfdf3;
  color: #027a48;
  border: 1px solid #abefc6;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.contact-card__status-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #12b76a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.22);
  animation: hud-dot-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Dual-action row: giant email + calendar CTA */
.contact-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-6) auto var(--space-6);
}
.contact-card__actions .contact__email {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.contact-card__or {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 200px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-400);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
}
.contact-card__or::before,
.contact-card__or::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--ink-100);
}
.contact-card__or::before { left: 0; }
.contact-card__or::after  { right: 0; }
.contact-card__book { padding: 0.85em 1.75em; }

/* Meta row: add icons */
.contact-v2 .contact__meta {
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.contact-v2 .contact__meta-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--brand-600);
}
.contact-v2 .contact__meta-label svg { color: var(--brand-500); }
.contact-v2 .contact__meta > div { align-items: center; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .contact-card__actions { gap: var(--space-3); }
  .contact-card__or::before,
  .contact-card__or::after { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Contact (email-only, legacy) ------------------------- */
.contact { text-align: center; }
.contact__h {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
  margin-block: var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
}
.contact__sub {
  color: var(--ink-400);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.contact__email {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4em;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-display-tight);
  background: var(--gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.contact__email svg {
  /* svg stays its own color since text-fill-color: transparent
     would otherwise hide its stroke */
  color: var(--brand-500);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact__email:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.contact__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.contact__meta > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  text-align: center;
}
.contact__meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--brand-600);
}
.contact__meta-value {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--ink-700);
}

/* ---- CTA banner (kept for future reuse) ------------------- */
.cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding-block: var(--block-y);
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent 70%);
}
.cta > * { position: relative; }
.cta h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); font-size: var(--fs-lg); }

/* ---- Footer v2 — newsletter strip + social + status ------- */
.footer--v2 {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0d14 0%, #0e131e 100%);
  color: #c9cde2;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.15);
}
.footer__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.footer__orb--l {
  top: -80px; left: -80px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.7), transparent 70%);
}
.footer__orb--r {
  bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 460px; height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(83, 58, 253, 0.6), transparent 70%);
}
.footer--v2 > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Newsletter CTA strip at the top of the footer */
.footer__cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer__cta-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.footer__cta-copy .badge {
  background: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.14);
  color: #7cd8ff;
  border-color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.footer__cta-copy h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.footer__cta-copy p {
  color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.7);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 40ch;
}

.footer__signup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
          backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.footer__signup-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  outline: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.footer__signup-input::placeholder { color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.5); }
.footer__signup-btn {
  padding: 0.7em 1.4em;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Main footer grid */
.footer__grid--v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.footer--v2 .footer__brand { max-width: 340px; }
.footer--v2 .footer__brand .brand { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer--v2 .footer__brand .brand__mark { box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.5); }
.footer--v2 .footer__brand p {
  color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.7);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer__social-link {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.75);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.footer__social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.4);
  color: #7cd8ff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-shadow: none;
}

.footer--v2 .footer__col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}
.footer--v2 .footer__col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.footer--v2 .footer__col ul li a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.7);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.footer--v2 .footer__col ul li a:hover { color: #fff; text-shadow: none; }
.footer__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  background: rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.15);
  color: #6cf3a8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

/* Bottom bar */
.footer__bottom--v2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__bottom--v2 span,
.footer__bottom--v2 a {
  color: rgba(201, 205, 226, 0.55);
  font-size: 12.5px;
}
.footer__bottom--v2 a { transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease); }
.footer__bottom--v2 a:hover { color: #fff; text-shadow: none; }
.footer__bottom-left,
.footer__bottom-right {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__bottom-sep { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }
.footer__status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #6cf3a8;
}
.footer__status-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #12b76a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.2);
  animation: hud-dot-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer__cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid--v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer--v2 .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer__signup { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .footer__signup-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .footer__bottom--v2 { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ---- Footer (legacy, kept for structural compat) --------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink-900);
  color: var(--ink-300);
  padding-block: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
}
.footer a { color: var(--ink-200); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer__brand .brand { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer__brand p { color: var(--ink-300); font-size: var(--fs-sm); max-width: 36ch; }
.footer__col h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--fs-sm); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow); font-weight: var(--fw-medium); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer__col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--space-2); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--ink-400);
}

/* ============================================================
   Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats--feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-7); }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__mock { order: 2; margin-top: var(--space-6); }
  .eval-card { transform: rotate(-1deg); }
  .contact__meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__actions .btn--ghost { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .nav__links.is-open {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--gutter);
    background: var(--paper);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .grid--3, .grid--4, .grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Section elevations — dark marquee, richer testimonials,
   featured-thumbnail insights, FAQ accordion.
   ============================================================ */

/* Marquee dark stripe variant — breaks up the light field */
.marquee-section--dark {
  background: #0e131e;
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
  color: var(--ink-100);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-section--dark::before,
.marquee-section--dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee-section--dark::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e131e, transparent); }
.marquee-section--dark::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  #0e131e, transparent); }
.marquee-section--dark .marquee-section__label { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.marquee-section--dark .marquee__item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.25);
}

/* --- Testimonials v2: star rating + gradient avatar chip ---- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.quote--v2 {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -6px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  margin: 0;
}
.quote--v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
}
.quote--v2.quote--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, #eff8ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-200);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -18px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.22);
}
.quote__rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: #ffb03a;
}
.quote__rating svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.quote--v2 blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--ink-800);
  margin: 0;
}
.quote--v2 figcaption {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.quote__avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.15);
}
.quote__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.quote--v2 .quote__name {
  color: var(--ink-900);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.quote--v2 .quote__role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--brand-600);
}

/* ============================================================
   Pricing tiers
   ============================================================ */
.pricing {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.pricing__tier {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.pricing__tier:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
}
.pricing__tier--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fff 0%, #eff8ff 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--brand-500);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.28),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.pricing__tier--featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 36px 72px -24px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.35);
}
.pricing__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--violet-500));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.45);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pricing__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--brand-600);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}
.pricing__price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
}
.pricing__amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.pricing__period {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-eyebrow);
  color: var(--ink-400);
}
.pricing__desc {
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.pricing__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.pricing__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--ink-700);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.pricing__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 3px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.1);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230a97f0' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 6 9 17l-5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 11px;
}
.pricing__tier--featured .pricing__list li::before {
  background-color: rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
}
.pricing__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pricing__note {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ink-400);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pricing { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing__tier--featured { transform: none; }
  .pricing__tier--featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

/* Trust strip — aggregated rating + Trustpilot / Clutch / G2 badges */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: var(--space-7);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 32px -12px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.1),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  min-height: 96px;
}
.trust-strip__meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.trust-strip__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.trust-strip__stars { color: #ffb03a; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 16px; }
.trust-strip__label {
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  max-width: 24ch;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.trust-strip__divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--ink-100);
}
.trust-strip__badges {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  text-shadow: none;
}
.trust-badge:hover {
  background: var(--paper-soft);
  border-color: var(--brand-100);
  color: var(--ink-900);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.trust-badge svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.trust-badge__col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; line-height: 1.15; }
.trust-badge__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.trust-badge__rating {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.trust-badge__rating em { color: var(--ink-500); font-style: italic; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .trust-strip__divider { display: none; }
}

/* Selection widget in hero — small floating live-agent chip
   attached to the accent phrase so the interaction feels alive */
.selection__widget {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  right: -110px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 10px 5px 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--ink-700);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(10, 18, 45, 0.14);
  animation: float-bob 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 3;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.selection__widget-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #12b76a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(18, 183, 106, 0.2);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .selection__widget { position: static; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
}

/* Marquee vertical rhythm — reduce excess padding on the dark stripe */
.marquee-section--dark { padding-block: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.marquee-section--dark .marquee-section__label { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.marquee-section--dark .marquee__track { padding-block: var(--space-3); }

/* --- Insights v2: featured gradient thumbnails --- */
.insight--v2 {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 0;
  border-top: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.insight--v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
}
.insight__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper-soft);
}
.insight--v2 .insight__cat,
.insight--v2 h3,
.insight--v2 p,
.insight--v2 .insight__meta { padding-inline: var(--space-5); }
.insight--v2 .insight__cat { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.insight--v2 .insight__meta { padding-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.insight--v2 h3 { margin-block: var(--space-2); }
.insight--v2 p { margin: 0; }

/* --- FAQ accordion --- */
.faq {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.faq__item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
}
.faq__item[open] {
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(10, 151, 240, 0.18);
}
.faq__q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__caret {
  color: var(--brand-600);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq__item[open] .faq__caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq__a {
  padding: 0 var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  color: var(--ink-500);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink-100);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}