/* Qelvarin Systems - Professional Corporate Styles */
:root {
  --primary: #082b49;
  --primary-light: #123f66;
  --primary-dark: #041d32;
  --accent: #15a6d1;
  --accent-dark: #0b8fba;
  --accent-soft: #8edcf1;
  --text: #162637;
  --text-muted: #5e6d7c;
  --bg: #f7fafc;
  --bg-alt: #edf4f7;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --border: #d9e5eb;
  --success: #118b71;
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 43, 73, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 14px 38px rgba(8, 43, 73, 0.11);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 58px rgba(8, 43, 73, 0.16);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  --font: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
ul { list-style: none; }
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; border: none;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); font-family: inherit;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(21,166,209,0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-soft); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(21,166,209,0.35);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: white;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--primary); color: white;
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--primary-light); }



/* SKIP + HEADER — normal professional (not sticky) */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 16px; z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary); padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; }

.location-bar {
  background: #f5f7fa;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center; padding: 8px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.location-bar span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
}
.location-bar i { color: var(--accent-dark); font-size: 0.5rem; }
.location-bar a {
  color: var(--accent-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-left: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.location-bar a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.site-header {
  position: relative;
  top: auto; left: auto; right: auto;
  z-index: 100;
  padding-top: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.site-header .header-shell {
  background: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.site-header.scrolled .header-shell {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px; gap: 24px;
}

/* Logo image */
.logo-img {
  display: block;
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.logo-img-footer {
  height: 32px;
  max-width: 180px;
  /* white logo already drawn for dark footer */
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
/* legacy icon styles no longer needed but keep harmless */

.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.logo-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: white;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.logo-text strong {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--primary);
}
.logo-text small {
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 1px;
}

.nav-center {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; flex: 1;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  background: transparent; border: none; padding: 0; border-radius: 0;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.94rem; font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  background: transparent;
}
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 2px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 1px;
  display: block;
}

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 12px; }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-mobile-cta { display: none; }

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--primary); width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-toggle:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.nav-overlay {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(8, 43, 73, 0.25);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.nav-overlay.open { display: block; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 900;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary); color: white; border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(8,43,73,0.2); cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark); color: white;
}

/* CAPABILITY CARDS BAND — static appear, no slide */
.slideshow-band {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 48px 0 52px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.slide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.slide-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: card-appear 0.55s ease forwards;
}
.slide-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.slide-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.slide-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.19s; }
.slide-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.26s; }
.slide-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.33s; }
.slide-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
.slide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.slide-card-img {
  height: 150px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}
.slide-card-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,43,73,0.35), transparent 55%);
}
.slide-card-body { padding: 18px 20px 22px; }
.slide-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  background: rgba(21,166,209,0.1);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.slide-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.slide-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0;
}

@keyframes card-appear {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .slide-card {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* HERO - Split composition */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 0;
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 64px 0 56px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #041d32 0%, #082b49 45%, #123f66 100%);
  color: white;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-copy .hero-label { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.2vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-copy h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero-trust {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 18px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.hero-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-trust-item i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Right visual stack */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 460px;
}
.hero-visual-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  min-height: 460px;
}
.hero-visual-main img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
.hero-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,24,40,0.92) 0%, rgba(6,24,40,0.4) 70%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-visual-overlay .hvo-label {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-soft);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-visual-overlay strong {
  display: block; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 650; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-visual-overlay p {
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin: 0;
}

.hero-visual-side {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; position: relative;
}
.hero-side-card {
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; flex: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  min-height: 140px; position: relative;
}
.hero-side-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
.hero-side-card-text {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 0;
}
.hero-side-card-text .hsc-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-side-card-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 650; margin-bottom: 6px; color: white;
}
.hero-side-card-text p {
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0;
}
.hero-float-chip {
  position: absolute; left: -28px; bottom: 28%;
  background: white; color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  z-index: 3; min-width: 160px;
}
.hero-float-chip i {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(21,166,209,0.15); color: var(--accent-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.hero-float-chip strong { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
.hero-float-chip span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Decorative shapes */
.hero-bg-shape {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg-shape-1 {
  width: 420px; height: 420px; top: -120px; right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21,166,209,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-bg-shape-2 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px; bottom: -60px; left: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(144,224,239,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Shared label used on heroes */
.hero-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(21,166,209,0.18); color: var(--accent-soft);
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(21,166,209,0.28);
}
.hero-label i { font-size: 0.55rem; }

/* PAGE HERO - split */
.page-hero {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 72px 0 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #041d32 0%, #082b49 50%, #123f66 100%);
  color: white;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before { display: none; }
.page-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.page-hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 16px 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.page-hero-copy p {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.page-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 280px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.page-hero-visual img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.page-hero-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 18px; left: 18px;
  background: rgba(6,24,40,0.88); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: white; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.page-hero-badge i { color: var(--accent); }

/* STATS */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative; z-index: 5; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; }
.stat-item {
  text-align: center; padding: 36px 20px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(21,166,209,0.04); }
.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-number span { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; }

/* SECTIONS */
section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-header p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* FEATURES */
.features-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr)); gap: 28px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent;
}
.feature-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.feature-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21,166,209,0.14), rgba(11,143,186,0.08));
  border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--accent-dark); margin-bottom: 22px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: white; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(21,166,209,0.35);
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.feature-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* SPLIT */
.split-section { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.split-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative; min-height: 440px;
}
.split-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.split-image:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.split-image .img-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 24px; background: rgba(8,43,73,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); color: white; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.split-image .img-badge i { color: var(--accent); }
.split-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.25;
}
.split-content > p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.check-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.check-item .check {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; font-size: 0.85rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(21,166,209,0.3);
}
.check-item h4 { font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.check-item p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }

/* CAROUSELS */
.industries-section { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.carousel-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 -8px; padding: 8px; }
.carousel-track {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.industry-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px); min-width: 280px; background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition);
}
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.industry-card-img {
  height: 180px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative;
}
.industry-card-img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,43,73,0.55) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.industry-card-body { padding: 26px; }
.industry-card-body h4 { font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.industry-card-body p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 40px;
}
.carousel-btn {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white); color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.05rem; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: var(--transition);
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent); color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(21,166,209,0.3);
}
.carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border);
  border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); padding: 0;
}
.carousel-dot.active { background: var(--accent); width: 24px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* PROCESS */
.process-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px; position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 48px; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-soft), var(--accent)); z-index: 0;
}
.step { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-num {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; margin: 0 auto 24px; background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transition: var(--transition);
}
.step:hover .step-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: white; border-color: transparent; transform: scale(1.06);
}
.step h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 220px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.55; }

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--primary); color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -30%; left: -10%; width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21,166,209,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%); pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonials-section .section-label { color: var(--accent-soft); }
.testimonials-section .section-header h2 { color: white; }
.testimonials-section .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.testimonial-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.testimonial-track { display: flex; gap: 28px; transition: transform 0.55s ease; }
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 14px); min-width: 300px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px; backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.testimonial-card .quote-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 18px; opacity: 0.8; }
.testimonial-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin-bottom: 28px; font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-author img {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.testimonial-author h5 { font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 650; color: white; }
.testimonial-author span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* CTA */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 50%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  padding: 88px 0; text-align: center; color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: url('../assets/img/photo-1551434678-e076c223a.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.08; pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; position: relative;
}
.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 36px;
  font-size: 1.08rem; position: relative;
}
.cta-banner .btn { position: relative; }

/* ABOUT */
.about-story { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.about-story-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-height: 420px; position: relative;
}
.about-story-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.about-story-text h2 {
  font-size: 1.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.about-story-text p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.focus-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 20px; }
.focus-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px 28px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition);
}
.focus-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--accent-soft); }
.focus-card .icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21,166,209,0.14), rgba(11,143,186,0.08));
  border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--accent-dark); transition: var(--transition);
}
.focus-card:hover .icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark)); color: white;
}
.focus-card h4 { font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.focus-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.longterm-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-alt), var(--white));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 48px; margin-top: 56px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 28px; align-items: start;
}
.longterm-box .lt-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white; font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.longterm-box h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.longterm-box p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.gallery-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 48px; }
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; height: 180px; position: relative; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* SERVICES */
.svc-overview {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.svc-overview-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition);
}
.svc-overview-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.svc-overview-card .img {
  height: 140px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative;
}
.svc-overview-card .img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,43,73,0.4), transparent);
}
.svc-overview-card .body { padding: 20px; text-align: center; }
.svc-overview-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); }
.services-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.accordion-item {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: var(--transition);
}
.accordion-item.active {
  border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(21,166,209,0.14);
}
.accordion-header {
  width: 100%; padding: 26px 30px; background: none; border: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer; text-align: left; font-family: inherit; transition: var(--transition);
}
.accordion-header:hover { background: rgba(21,166,209,0.03); }
.accordion-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.accordion-header .svc-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(21,166,209,0.12); border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 1.15rem; transition: var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.accordion-item.active .svc-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark)); color: white;
}
.accordion-header .chevron {
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-muted); transition: transform 0.35s ease; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.accordion-item.active .chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.accordion-body-inner {
  padding: 0 30px 30px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.75;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 22px;
}
.accordion-body-inner p { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.svc-highlights { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.svc-tag {
  background: rgba(21,166,209,0.1); color: var(--accent-dark); padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
}

/* CONTACT */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr; gap: 56px; }
.contact-info h2 { font-size: 1.85rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.contact-info > p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 36px; line-height: 1.65; }
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-detail .icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; background: rgba(21,166,209,0.12); border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-size: 1.15rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-detail h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-detail p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-form-wrap h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 9px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text); background: var(--bg);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(21,166,209,0.12); background: white;
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; justify-content: center; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 16px; text-align: center; }

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer { background: var(--primary-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); padding: 72px 0 36px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.92rem; max-width: 290px; line-height: 1.65; }
.footer-col h4 { color: white; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 650; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col a {
  display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent-soft); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.85rem;
}


/* EXTRA IMAGE SECTIONS */
.gallery-strip-6 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}
.gallery-strip-6 .gallery-item {
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
}
.gallery-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,43,73,0.25), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.gallery-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }


.services-visual-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.svr-item {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 120px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.svr-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.svr-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.about-secondary-visual {
  padding: 48px 0 24px;
}
.about-secondary-visual .split-section {
  gap: 20px;
}
.about-secondary-visual .split-image {
  min-height: 320px;
}

.contact-gallery {
  padding: 48px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .gallery-strip-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .visual-band-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .visual-band-card { min-height: 260px; }
  .services-visual-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-secondary-visual .split-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-strip-6 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .gallery-strip-6 .gallery-item { height: 130px; }
  .services-visual-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .svr-item { height: 100px; }
}


/* PRIORITIES (replaces faux testimonials) */
.priorities-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  padding: 88px 0;
}
.priorities-section .section-label { color: var(--accent-soft); }
.priorities-section .section-header h2 { color: white; }
.priorities-section .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.priorities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.priority-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.priority-card:hover {
  background: rgba(21,166,209,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(21,166,209,0.3);
}
.priority-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(21,166,209,0.15);
  color: var(--accent-soft);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.priority-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 650; margin-bottom: 10px; color: white;
}
.priority-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .priorities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .priorities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* UTILS */
.bg-alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .slide-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-grid, .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 380px; max-width: 560px; }
  .hero-float-chip { left: 12px; bottom: 18%; }
  .page-hero-visual { min-height: 240px; }
  .split-section, .about-story, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .split-image, .about-story-img { min-height: 320px; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .focus-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .industry-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); }
  .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .gallery-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .longterm-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-center {
    display: block; position: static; flex: 0;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex; position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(300px, 86vw);
    background: #ffffff; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    padding: 88px 20px 32px; gap: 2px; border-radius: 0;
    border: none; border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: -8px 0 24px rgba(8,43,73,0.1); z-index: 1002;
    transform: translateX(105%); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    transform: translateX(0); pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
  }
  .nav-links a:hover {
    background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--primary);
  }
  .nav-links a.active {
    background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; box-shadow: none;
  }
  .nav-links a.active::after { display: none; }
  .nav-actions .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-mobile-cta {
    display: block !important; margin-top: 16px; text-align: center;
    background: var(--primary) !important; color: #fff !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important; border-radius: 6px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }
  .mobile-toggle { display: flex; position: relative; z-index: 1003; }
  .site-header.menu-open .mobile-toggle {
    background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--border);
  }
  .nav-inner { height: 64px; }
  .logo-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .location-bar { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 7px 12px; }
  .site-header { padding-top: 0; }
  .hero { margin-top: 0; padding: 48px 0 40px; }
  .page-hero { margin-top: 0; padding: 48px 0 40px; }
  .slideshow-band { padding: 36px 0 40px; }
  .slide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .hero-visual { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-visual-main { min-height: 260px; }
  .hero-float-chip { position: relative; left: 0; bottom: 0; margin-top: 4px; }
  .hero-trust { gap: 8px 14px; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .industry-card { flex: 0 0 88%; }
  section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .gallery-item { height: 140px; }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
}


/* SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-32px);
}
.reveal.reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(32px);
}
.reveal.reveal-scale {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* FOOTER SOCIAL */
.footer-social {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: var(--transition); margin: 0;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--accent); color: white; border-color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* COOKIE CONSENT — ADVANCED */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 10000;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 40px rgba(8,43,73,0.12);
  padding: 0;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.cookie-banner.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.cookie-inner {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 24px 20px;
}
.cookie-simple {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cookie-copy {
  flex: 1; min-width: 260px;
}
.cookie-copy h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cookie-copy p {
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;
}
.cookie-copy a {
  color: var(--accent-dark); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.cookie-actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; align-items: center;
}
.cookie-btn {
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: var(--transition);
}
.cookie-btn-accept {
  background: var(--primary); color: white;
}
.cookie-btn-accept:hover { background: var(--primary-light); }
.cookie-btn-reject {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}
.cookie-btn-reject:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.cookie-btn-settings {
  background: transparent; color: var(--accent-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(11,143,186,0.35);
}
.cookie-btn-settings:hover { background: rgba(21,166,209,0.08); }

.cookie-panel {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cookie-panel.open { display: block; }
.cookie-category {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px; padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-alt);
}
.cookie-category:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cookie-cat-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cookie-cat-info p {
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; max-width: 640px;
}
.cookie-toggle {
  position: relative; width: 48px; height: 28px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cookie-toggle input {
  opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; position: absolute;
}
.cookie-toggle span {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 28px;
  background: #c5cdd6; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.25s;
}
.cookie-toggle span::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 22px; height: 22px;
  left: 3px; top: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: white;
  transition: 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.cookie-toggle input:checked + span { background: var(--accent-dark); }
.cookie-toggle input:checked + span::before { transform: translateX(20px); }
.cookie-toggle input:disabled + span {
  opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; background: var(--primary);
}
.cookie-panel-actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; justify-content: flex-end;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cookie-simple { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .cookie-actions { width: 100%; }
  .cookie-btn { flex: 1; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .cookie-category { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* Stagger children in grids */
.features-grid .feature-card.reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.features-grid .feature-card.reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.features-grid .feature-card.reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.features-grid .feature-card.reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.priorities-grid .priority-card.reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.priorities-grid .priority-card.reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.priorities-grid .priority-card.reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.priorities-grid .priority-card.reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.process-steps .step.reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.process-steps .step.reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.process-steps .step.reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.process-steps .step.reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }


/* ==========================================================
   QELVARIN VISUAL UPGRADE — image-led corporate design
   Palette: Qelvarin Navy + Qelvarin Cyan
   ========================================================== */
body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 9% 6%, rgba(21,166,209,.055), transparent 28rem),
    var(--bg);
}
.site-header { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(8,43,73,.04); }
.nav-inner { height: 78px; }
.nav-links { gap: 8px; }
.nav-links a { border-radius: 999px; padding: 9px 15px; }
.nav-links a:hover { background: rgba(21,166,209,.08); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--primary); background: rgba(21,166,209,.10); }
.nav-links a.active::after { display: none; }
.nav-cta, .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--primary)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(8,43,73,.18) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover, .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: saturate(1.08) brightness(1.04); }
.btn-outline { border-radius:999px; }

.hero {
  padding: 78px 0 70px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(118deg, rgba(4,29,50,.98), rgba(8,43,73,.94) 56%, rgba(21,166,209,.70)),
    url('../assets/img/photo-1451187580459-434902.jpg') center/cover;
}
.hero::after, .page-hero::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 42px 42px; mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.6), transparent 85%);
}
.hero-copy, .hero-visual, .page-hero-grid { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.hero-copy h1 { font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 4.8vw, 4.35rem); max-width: 760px; }
.hero-copy h1 em { color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(transparent 62%, rgba(21,166,209,.45) 62%); }
.hero-visual-main, .hero-side-card { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.hero-visual-main { border-radius: 28px; }
.hero-side-card { border-radius: 20px; }
.hero-float-chip { border:1px solid rgba(21,166,209,.24); }

.page-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(4,29,50,.98), rgba(8,43,73,.93) 62%, rgba(21,166,209,.68));
  padding: 80px 0 72px;
}
.page-hero-visual { border-radius: 28px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }

section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-header { margin-bottom: 54px; }
.section-label { color: var(--accent-dark); }
.section-header h2, .split-content h2, .about-story-text h2 { color: var(--primary); }
.bg-alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef5f8 0%, #f8fbfc 100%); }

/* qualitative capability ribbon — intentionally no numeric counters */
.capability-ribbon {
  position:relative; z-index:5; margin-top:-1px;
  background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.capability-ribbon-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
.capability-ribbon-item {
  display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; padding:30px 24px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--border); transition:var(--transition);
}
.capability-ribbon-item:last-child { border-right:0; }
.capability-ribbon-item:hover { background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21,166,209,.08), rgba(8,43,73,.025)); }
.capability-ribbon-icon {
  width:44px; height:44px; flex:0 0 44px; border-radius:13px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--accent),var(--primary)); box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(8,43,73,.15);
}
.capability-ribbon-item strong { display:block; color:var(--primary); font-size:.96rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.capability-ribbon-item div>span { display:block; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.82rem; line-height:1.45; }

/* Universal image-led cards */
.features-grid { align-items:stretch; }
.feature-card, .focus-card {
  padding:0; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid rgba(8,43,73,.10); border-radius:20px;
  background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow); text-align:left;
}
.feature-card::before { display:none; }
.feature-card-media, .focus-card-media {
  height:190px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:var(--primary);
}
.feature-card-media::after, .focus-card-media::after, .priority-card-media::after, .step-media::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4,29,50,.72), rgba(8,43,73,.08) 62%, transparent);
}
.feature-card-media img, .focus-card-media img, .priority-card-media img, .step-media img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.image-led-card:hover img, .image-process-card:hover img { transform:scale(1.06); }
.feature-card-body { padding:27px 28px 30px; }
.focus-card-body { padding:26px 26px 30px; }
.feature-card .card-media-icon, .focus-card .card-media-icon, .priority-card .card-media-icon {
  position:absolute; left:18px; bottom:16px; z-index:2; margin:0;
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--accent),var(--primary));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(4,29,50,.28);
  font-size:1.08rem;
}
.feature-card:hover, .focus-card:hover { transform:translateY(-8px); border-color:rgba(21,166,209,.38); }
.feature-card h3, .focus-card h4 { color:var(--primary); }

/* Process: image cards instead of numbered circles */
.process-steps { grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
.process-steps::before { display:none; }
.step.image-process-card {
  text-align:left; overflow:hidden; border-radius:20px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); transition:var(--transition);
}
.step.image-process-card:hover { transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:rgba(21,166,209,.35); }
.step-media { height:168px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.step-media-icon {
  position:absolute; z-index:2; left:17px; bottom:15px; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:14px;
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--accent),var(--primary));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}
.step-body { padding:24px 24px 28px; }
.step h4 { margin-bottom:8px; }
.step p { max-width:none; margin:0; }

/* Priority cards become photo-backed cards while retaining the dark corporate section */
.priorities-section {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-dark),var(--primary));
}
.priorities-grid { gap:20px; }
.priority-card {
  padding:0; overflow:hidden; border-radius:20px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.priority-card:hover { transform:translateY(-7px); background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color:rgba(21,166,209,.46); }
.priority-card-media { height:150px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.priority-card-body { padding:23px 22px 26px; }
.priority-card h3 { margin-bottom:8px; }

/* Existing image cards refined to match the new system */
.industry-card, .svc-overview-card { border-radius:20px; border-color:rgba(8,43,73,.10); }
.industry-card-img { height:205px; }
.svc-overview-card .img { height:165px; }
.industry-card-img::after, .svc-overview-card .img::after { background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4,29,50,.66), transparent 68%); }

.split-image, .about-story-img { border-radius:28px; }
.split-image .img-badge, .page-hero-badge { border-radius:999px; background:rgba(4,29,50,.88); }
.accordion-item { border-radius:16px; }
.accordion-item.active { border-color:rgba(21,166,209,.62); }
.accordion-header .svc-icon { background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(21,166,209,.16),rgba(8,43,73,.08)); }
.svc-tag { background:rgba(21,166,209,.11); }
.contact-form-wrap { border-radius:26px; }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select { border-radius:12px; }
.site-footer { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-dark),var(--primary)); }
.cta-banner { background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--primary-dark),var(--primary) 58%,var(--accent)); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .capability-ribbon-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .capability-ribbon-item:nth-child(2) { border-right:0; }
  .capability-ribbon-item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .priorities-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-inner { height:68px; }
  .hero { padding:56px 0 46px; }
  .hero-copy h1 { font-size:clamp(2.15rem,10vw,3.2rem); }
  .capability-ribbon-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .capability-ribbon-item, .capability-ribbon-item:nth-child(2) { border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .capability-ribbon-item:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
  .feature-card-media, .focus-card-media { height:210px; }
  .process-steps, .priorities-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .step-media, .priority-card-media { height:200px; }
}


/* =========================================================
   Natural layout refinement — reduced card density
   ========================================================= */
.natural-hero-side {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; min-height:100%;
}
.natural-hero-secondary {
  width:100%; height:44%; min-height:210px; overflow:hidden; border-radius:22px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(5,31,54,.24);
}
.natural-hero-secondary img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }

.natural-services {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap:clamp(38px,6vw,82px); align-items:center;
}
.natural-services-visual { position:relative; min-height:560px; border-radius:28px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.natural-services-visual img { width:100%; height:100%; position:absolute; inset:0; object-fit:cover; }
.natural-services-visual::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 56%,rgba(8,43,73,.72)); }
.natural-image-caption { position:absolute; z-index:2; left:28px; right:28px; bottom:26px; color:#fff; font-weight:600; line-height:1.45; }
.natural-services-copy { border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.natural-line { padding:25px 0 26px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.natural-line h3 { color:var(--primary); font-size:1.18rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.natural-line p { color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.7; margin:0; }

.industry-stories { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.industry-story { position:relative; min-height:430px; border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); background:var(--primary); }
.industry-story img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .55s ease; }
.industry-story::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,43,73,.04) 25%,rgba(8,43,73,.92) 100%); }
.industry-story > div { position:absolute; z-index:2; left:24px; right:24px; bottom:24px; color:#fff; }
.industry-story span { display:block; color:#bfefff; font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:7px; }
.industry-story h3 { font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:8px; color:#fff; }
.industry-story p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.55; margin:0; }
.industry-story:hover img { transform:scale(1.045); }

.natural-process { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr); gap:clamp(36px,6vw,78px); align-items:center; }
.natural-process-image { min-height:500px; overflow:hidden; border-radius:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.natural-process-image img { width:100%; height:100%; min-height:500px; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.natural-process-list { border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.natural-process-list article { padding:22px 0 24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.natural-process-list h3 { color:var(--primary); font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:7px; }
.natural-process-list p { margin:0; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.65; }

.natural-gallery { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:34px; }
.natural-gallery .gallery-item { min-height:260px; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; }
.natural-gallery .gallery-item:first-child { min-height:330px; }
.natural-gallery img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

.natural-principles { margin-top:18px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.natural-principles article { display:grid; grid-template-columns:180px 1fr; gap:30px; align-items:center; padding:24px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.natural-principles img { width:180px; height:120px; border-radius:18px; object-fit:cover; }
.natural-principles h3 { color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:8px; font-size:1.15rem; }
.natural-principles p { color:var(--text-muted); margin:0; line-height:1.65; }

.natural-infrastructure { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr); gap:clamp(36px,6vw,74px); align-items:center; }
.natural-infrastructure-image { min-height:500px; border-radius:28px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.natural-infrastructure-image img { width:100%; height:100%; min-height:500px; object-fit:cover; }
.natural-infrastructure-copy { border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.natural-infrastructure-copy article { padding:24px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.natural-infrastructure-copy h3 { color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:8px; font-size:1.15rem; }
.natural-infrastructure-copy p { color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.65; margin:0; }

.natural-services-visual-row { grid-template-columns:1.35fr .9fr .9fr; gap:16px; }
.natural-services-visual-row .svr-item { min-height:260px; }
.natural-services-visual-row .svr-item:first-child { min-height:340px; }

/* Remove residual social/card-media icon spacing from the simplified design. */
.footer-social, .card-media-icon, .svc-icon { display:none !important; }
.footer-brand p { max-width:370px; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .natural-services, .natural-process, .natural-infrastructure { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .natural-services-visual, .natural-process-image, .natural-infrastructure-image { min-height:420px; }
  .natural-services-visual img, .natural-process-image img, .natural-infrastructure-image img { min-height:420px; }
  .industry-stories { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .industry-story:last-child { grid-column:1 / -1; min-height:360px; }
  .natural-services-visual-row { grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; }
  .natural-services-visual-row .svr-item:last-child { grid-column:1 / -1; min-height:240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .natural-hero-side { display:none; }
  .natural-services-visual, .natural-process-image, .natural-infrastructure-image { min-height:340px; }
  .natural-services-visual img, .natural-process-image img, .natural-infrastructure-image img { min-height:340px; }
  .industry-stories { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .industry-story, .industry-story:last-child { grid-column:auto; min-height:390px; }
  .natural-gallery { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .natural-gallery .gallery-item, .natural-gallery .gallery-item:first-child { min-height:260px; }
  .natural-principles article { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }
  .natural-principles img { width:100%; height:220px; }
  .natural-services-visual-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .natural-services-visual-row .svr-item, .natural-services-visual-row .svr-item:first-child, .natural-services-visual-row .svr-item:last-child { grid-column:auto; min-height:230px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Qelvarin interaction refinement — slider + scroll motion
   ========================================================= */

/* Keep the header available as the page moves, without turning it into a heavy floating panel. */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 500;
}
.site-header .header-shell {
  transition: box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, background-color .28s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled .header-shell {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(8, 43, 73, .09);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8, 43, 73, .07);
}

/* Thin progress line gives scroll feedback without another UI card. */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: transparent;
}
.scroll-progress span {
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--primary));
  transition: width .08s linear;
}

/* Explicitly keep badge-style components out of the refined site. */
.hero-label,
.page-hero-badge,
.img-badge,
.section-label,
.svc-tag { display: none !important; }

/* Home image slider */
.home-slider {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 650px;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-slides {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 650px;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .85s ease, visibility .85s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-slide-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.045);
  transition: transform 7.5s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-image { transform: scale(1); }
.hero-slide-shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,29,50,.93) 0%, rgba(8,43,73,.82) 43%, rgba(8,43,73,.31) 72%, rgba(8,43,73,.18) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(4,29,50,.28), rgba(4,29,50,.04) 45%);
}
.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  min-height: 650px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 72px;
  padding-bottom: 92px;
}
.hero-slide-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .68s ease .18s, transform .68s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .18s;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-copy {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.hero-slide-copy h1,
.hero-slide-copy h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 5.3vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -.045em;
  font-weight: 700;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.hero-slide-copy p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.87);
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.45vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-slide .hero-actions { margin: 0 0 30px; }
.hero-capability-line {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 26px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  max-width: 650px;
}
.hero-capability-line span {
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.hero-capability-line span + span::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  left: -15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 8;
  bottom: 34px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  background: rgba(4,29,50,.35);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(9px);
  transition: transform .25s ease, background-color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.hero-arrow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.hero-arrow.prev { right: 88px; }
.hero-arrow.next { right: 32px; }
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 8;
  left: max(24px, calc((100vw - 1200px) / 2 + 24px));
  bottom: 49px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width .3s ease, background-color .3s ease;
}
.hero-dot.active {
  width: 30px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* More capability, presented as editorial image-and-text rather than card grids. */
.feature-showcase-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f1f7f9 0%, #f7fafc 100%);
}
.feature-showcase {
  display: grid;
  gap: 78px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.feature-showcase-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, .95fr);
  gap: clamp(42px, 7vw, 90px);
  align-items: center;
}
.feature-showcase-row.reverse .feature-showcase-image { order: 2; }
.feature-showcase-row.reverse .feature-showcase-copy { order: 1; }
.feature-showcase-image {
  min-height: 430px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.feature-showcase-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 430px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .75s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.feature-showcase-row:hover .feature-showcase-image img { transform: scale(1.025); }
.feature-showcase-copy h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.feature-showcase-copy > p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.feature-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.feature-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.feature-list i { color: var(--accent-dark); margin-top: 5px; }

/* Service feature notes are now plain editorial lists, never pill badges. */
.svc-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 22px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.svc-points li {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .91rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.svc-points i { color: var(--accent-dark); margin-right: 7px; }

/* Scroll animation feels more organic when image-led elements reveal individually. */
.gallery-item.reveal,
.industry-story.reveal,
.natural-principles article.reveal {
  transition-duration: .82s;
}
.gallery-item.reveal:nth-child(even),
.industry-story.reveal:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(34px); }
.gallery-item.reveal.visible,
.industry-story.reveal.visible { transform: none; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .home-slider, .hero-slides, .hero-slide-content { min-height: 590px; }
  .hero-slide-shade {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,29,50,.94), rgba(8,43,73,.73) 68%, rgba(8,43,73,.36));
  }
  .feature-showcase-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .feature-showcase-row.reverse .feature-showcase-image,
  .feature-showcase-row.reverse .feature-showcase-copy { order: initial; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-slider, .hero-slides, .hero-slide-content { min-height: 620px; }
  .hero-slide-content { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 105px; }
  .hero-slide-copy h1, .hero-slide-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 11vw, 3.6rem); }
  .hero-slide-shade { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,29,50,.94), rgba(8,43,73,.66)); }
  .hero-arrow { bottom: 28px; width: 42px; height: 42px; }
  .hero-arrow.prev { right: 74px; }
  .hero-arrow.next { right: 24px; }
  .hero-dots { left: 24px; bottom: 44px; }
  .hero-capability-line { gap: 8px 20px; }
  .hero-capability-line span { font-size: .8rem; }
  .feature-showcase { gap: 56px; margin-top: 34px; }
  .feature-showcase-image, .feature-showcase-image img { min-height: 320px; }
  .svc-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .hero-capability-line { display: none; }
  .hero-slide .hero-actions { gap: 10px; }
  .hero-slide .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-slide,
  .hero-slide-image,
  .hero-slide-copy,
  .feature-showcase-image img,
  .scroll-progress span { transition: none !important; }
  .hero-slide-image { transform: none !important; }
}


/* Inner page hero photography — Qelvarin refinement */
.page-hero {
  min-height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 92px 0 84px;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,29,50,.94) 0%, rgba(4,29,50,.86) 42%, rgba(8,43,73,.50) 72%, rgba(8,43,73,.30) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(4,29,50,.28), rgba(4,29,50,.10));
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 72% 40%, rgba(21,166,209,.18), transparent 35%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero { background-image: url('../assets/img/photo-1522071820081-009f01.jpg'); }
.services-hero { background-image: url('../assets/img/photo-1553877522-43269d4ea.jpg'); }
.contact-hero { background-image: url('../assets/img/photo-1513635269975-59663e.jpg'); }
.privacy-hero { background-image: url('../assets/img/photo-1518770660439-463619.jpg'); }

.page-hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 760px);
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
}
.page-hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.page-hero-copy h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 5vw, 4.55rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}
.page-hero-copy p {
  max-width: 680px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.72;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.page-hero-visual,
.page-hero > .hero-bg-shape { display: none !important; }

/* Slightly quicker visual transition to match the faster Home autoplay */
.hero-slide { transition-duration: .62s; }
.hero-slide-image { transition-duration: 4.4s; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    min-height: 400px;
    padding: 72px 0 66px;
    background-position: 62% center;
  }
  .page-hero::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,29,50,.95), rgba(4,29,50,.76));
  }
  .page-hero-copy h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 11vw, 3.35rem); }
}

/* Qelvarin Systems — updated official logo */
.logo-img {
  width: 118px;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 118px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.logo-img-footer {
  width: 150px;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 150px;
}
.nav-inner { height: 108px; }
.footer-brand .logo { align-items: flex-start; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .logo-img { width: 102px; max-width: 102px; }
  .nav-inner { height: 94px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-img { width: 88px; max-width: 88px; }
  .nav-inner { height: 84px; }
  .logo-img-footer { width: 132px; max-width: 132px; }
}


/* Qelvarin Systems — horizontal logo update */
.logo-img {
  width: 250px;
  max-width: 250px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.logo-img-footer {
  width: 240px;
  max-width: 240px;
  height: auto;
}
.nav-inner { height: 96px; }
.footer-brand .logo { align-items: center; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .logo-img { width: 220px; max-width: 220px; }
  .nav-inner { height: 88px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-img { width: 184px; max-width: 184px; }
  .logo-img-footer { width: 210px; max-width: 210px; }
  .nav-inner { height: 78px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .logo-img { width: 166px; max-width: 166px; }
  .logo-img-footer { width: 190px; max-width: 190px; }
}

/* Qelvarin Systems — logo size refinement */
.logo-img {
  width: 200px;
  max-width: 200px;
  height: auto;
}
.logo-img-footer {
  width: 200px;
  max-width: 200px;
  height: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .logo-img { width: 190px; max-width: 190px; }
  .logo-img-footer { width: 190px; max-width: 190px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-img { width: 170px; max-width: 170px; }
  .logo-img-footer { width: 170px; max-width: 170px; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .logo-img { width: 155px; max-width: 155px; }
  .logo-img-footer { width: 155px; max-width: 155px; }
}


/* Qelvarin LinkedIn footer link */
.footer-col .footer-linkedin-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
}
.footer-col .footer-linkedin-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.footer-linkedin-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  flex: 0 0 34px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.footer-linkedin-icon svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}
.footer-linkedin-icon rect {
  fill: #0A66C2;
  stroke: none;
}
.footer-linkedin-icon text {
  fill: #fff;
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Service deep-link anchors */
.services-list .accordion-item[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}