@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

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   VARIABLES
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:root {
  --bg:       #03060f;
  --bg2:      #070d1a;
  --surface:  #0c1524;
  --s2:       #112033;
  --cyan:     #06b6d4;
  --cyan2:    #22d3ee;
  --pink:     #ff497c;
  --pink2:    #ff6b95;
  --text:     #e2e8f0;
  --muted:    #64748b;
  --subtle:   #1e3048;
  --border:   rgba(6,182,212,0.15);
  --glow-c:   rgba(6,182,212,0.25);
  --glow-p:   rgba(255,73,124,0.25);
  --r:        'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESET & BASE
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*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { background: var(--bg); color: var(--text); font-family: var(--r); overflow-x: hidden; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
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.reveal        { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(50px);   transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
.reveal-left   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-60px);  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
.reveal-right  { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(60px);   transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
.reveal-scale  { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.88);        transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
.reveal.visible,.reveal-left.visible,.reveal-right.visible,.reveal-scale.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITY
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.container  { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.label      { display: block; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.glow-line  { width: 4rem; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--cyan2)); margin: 1.25rem auto 0; box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6,182,212,0.8); border-radius: 2px; }
.glow-line-left { margin-left: 0; }

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--cyan2) 50%, #38bdf8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.text-gradient-warm {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--pink) 0%, #f97316 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GRID BACKGROUNDS
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.grid-bg {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(6,182,212,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,182,212,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
}
.radial-bg { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%, rgba(6,182,212,0.15), transparent); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GLASS CARDS
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.glass {
  background: rgba(12,21,36,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.18);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
}
.glass:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(6,182,212,0.1), 0 20px 60px -10px rgba(6,182,212,0.12), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.glass-pink { border-color: rgba(255,73,124,0.18); }
.glass-pink:hover { border-color: rgba(255,73,124,0.45); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,73,124,0.1), 0 20px 60px -10px rgba(255,73,124,0.12); }

/* Gradient border glow card */
.card-glow {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), box-shadow 0.4s;
  will-change: transform;
}
.card-glow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 1.35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,182,212,0), rgba(6,182,212,0.35), rgba(255,73,124,0.2), rgba(6,182,212,0));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  z-index: -1;
}
.card-glow:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card-glow:hover { box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -12px rgba(6,182,212,0.18); }

/* 3D tilt */
.card-3d { transition: transform 0.1s ease-out; transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.btn-pink {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink) 0%, #e03468 100%);
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--r);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.9rem; border-radius: 0.6rem; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--glow-p), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-pink::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.btn-pink:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--glow-p), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.btn-pink:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--r); padding: 0.9rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: 0.6rem; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.05); cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.12); border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--glow-c); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
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.site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100; transition: background 0.4s; }
.site-header.scrolled .main-nav { background: rgba(7,13,26,0.98); box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }

.top-bar {
  background: var(--bg); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: 0.45rem 2rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.top-bar a { color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.top-bar-left,.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }

.main-nav {
  background: rgba(7,13,26,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.08);
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  transition: background 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.brand-logo {
  width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; border-radius: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan) 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6,182,212,0.5);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.brand:hover .brand-logo { box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(6,182,212,0.7); }
.brand-text { line-height: 1.2; }
.brand-name { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.brand-sub  { display: block; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.1rem; }
.nav-links a {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem; font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(148,163,184,0.85); border-radius: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s; position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--cyan); }
.nav-links a.active::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 16px; height: 2px; background: var(--cyan); border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan); }

.nav-cta-link {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), #e03468) !important;
  color: #fff !important; padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem !important;
  border-radius: 0.5rem !important; margin-left: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--glow-p);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.2s !important;
}
.nav-cta-link:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 28px var(--glow-p) !important; transform: translateY(-1px) !important; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.4rem; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s; }

.mobile-menu { display: none; background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
.mobile-menu a { display: block; padding: 0.7rem 0; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(148,163,184,0.9); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); transition: color 0.2s; }
.mobile-menu a:hover,.mobile-menu a.active { color: var(--cyan); }
.mobile-menu .btn-pink { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1rem; }
.mobile-menu.open { display: block; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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.hero { position: relative; min-height: 96vh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transform-origin: center; }
.hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(3,6,15,0.96) 0%, rgba(3,6,15,0.82) 50%, rgba(3,6,15,0.5) 100%); }
.hero-bottom-fade { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 14rem; background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg), transparent); pointer-events: none; }
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 9rem 2rem 5rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.3);
  border-radius: 9999px; padding: 0.4rem 1rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6,182,212,0.12);
}
.hero-badge .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan); animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-badge span { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; }
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1;box-shadow:0 0 6px var(--cyan)}50%{opacity:0.4;box-shadow:none} }

.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 680px; }
.hero p { color: rgba(148,163,184,0.9); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }

/* Floating dots */
.hero-dots { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-dot { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan); animation: floatDot linear infinite; }
@keyframes floatDot { 0%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);opacity:0} 10%{opacity:1} 90%{opacity:1} 100%{transform:translateY(-90vh) scale(0.5);opacity:0} }

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   STATS STRIP
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.stats-strip { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.1); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.1); }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.stat-item {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem; text-align: center; position: relative;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.08);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.04); }
.stat-value {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--cyan), var(--cyan2));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.stat-label { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS
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.section    { padding: 7rem 2rem; }
.section-sm { padding: 4rem 2rem; }
.section-dark    { background: var(--bg); }
.section-surface { background: var(--bg2); }
.section-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.section-title h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.section-title p  { color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.75rem; max-width: 42rem; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.7; }

.two-col   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.three-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.four-col  { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }

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   SERVICE CARDS (homepage)
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.service-card { padding: 2.25rem; }
.service-icon {
  width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 0.75rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 1.4rem; transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.service-icon-cyan { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.25); }
.service-icon-pink { background: rgba(255,73,124,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,73,124,0.25); }
.glass:hover .service-icon { transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6,182,212,0.2); }
.service-card h3 { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.service-card p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.service-card .link-arrow { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.service-card:hover .link-arrow { gap: 0.6rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS CARDS
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.process-card { padding: 2.25rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.process-num { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.5rem; font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(6,182,212,0.06); line-height: 1; user-select: none; }
.process-icon { width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 0.75rem; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 1.3rem; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.glass:hover .process-icon { transform: scale(1.08) rotateY(15deg); }
.process-card h3 { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.process-card p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE BANNER (inner pages)
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.page-banner {
  position: relative; min-height: 22rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
}
.page-banner-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.page-banner-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(3,6,15,0.78); }
.page-banner-fade { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 10rem; }
.page-banner-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
.page-banner h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.page-banner .sub { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0.75rem; display: block; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT FIXED BG
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.about-fixed-bg { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: -1; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.about-fixed-bg::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(3,6,15,0.83); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VMP (Vision/Mission/Purpose)
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.vmp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.vmp-card { padding: 2.5rem 2rem; text-align: center; }
.vmp-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; display: block; }
.vmp-label { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; display: block; }
.vmp-card h3 { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.vmp-card p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM CARDS
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.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.team-card { padding: 2.5rem; }
.team-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.team-avatar { width: 3.5rem; height: 3.5rem; border-radius: 0.875rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.glass:hover .team-avatar { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }
.avatar-cyan { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #0284c7); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6,182,212,0.4); }
.avatar-pink { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), #c2185b); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,73,124,0.4); }
.team-name { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.team-role { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.team-bio  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.skill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.skill-tag { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.08); color: var(--cyan2); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 9999px; border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.2); transition: background 0.2s; }
.skill-tag:hover { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.15); }
.team-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.team-links a { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.team-links a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

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   PROJECT CARDS
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.project-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px,1fr)); gap: 1.25rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.project-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
.project-country { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.08); color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 9999px; border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.2); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.project-client { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.project-scope  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE EXPANDED (services page)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.svc-block { padding: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.svc-block::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), transparent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.svc-block:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-title { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.svc-sub   { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.svc-desc  { color: rgba(148,163,184,0.85); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 60rem; }
.cap-tags  { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.cap-tag   { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.07); color: rgba(148,163,184,0.9); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 0.4rem; border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.15); transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
.cap-tag:hover { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.15); color: var(--cyan2); }
.cap-tag-pink { border-color: rgba(255,73,124,0.2); background: rgba(255,73,124,0.07); }
.cap-tag-pink:hover { background: rgba(255,73,124,0.15); color: var(--pink2); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TECH TAGS (HerdSync / Technology pages)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.tech-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.tech-tag  { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.08); color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.35rem; border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.22); }
.tech-tag-pink { background: rgba(255,73,124,0.08); color: var(--pink2); border-color: rgba(255,73,124,0.22); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE LIST
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.feature-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.feature-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; color: rgba(148,163,184,0.85); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.feature-item::before { content: '›'; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.3; }

/* HerdSync feature grid */
.hs-feature-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.hs-feature { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.1); border-radius: 0.5rem; color: rgba(148,163,184,0.85); font-size: 0.8rem; transition: background 0.2s; }
.hs-feature:hover { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.1); }
.hs-feature::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ECOSYSTEM ITEMS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ecosystem-item { padding: 2.25rem; }
.ecosystem-name { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.ecosystem-context { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.ecosystem-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA STRIP
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.cta-strip { position: relative; padding: 7rem 2rem; text-align: center; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-strip-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.cta-strip-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(3,6,15,0.88); }
.cta-strip-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 44rem; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-strip h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.cta-strip p  { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   IMAGE FRAMES
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.img-frame { border-radius: 1.25rem; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.img-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
.img-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.img-h-96 { height: 26rem; }
.img-h-72 { height: 20rem; }
.img-h-64 { height: 17rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT HERO
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.contact-hero { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.contact-hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(3,6,15,0.82), rgba(3,6,15,0.82), var(--bg)); }
.contact-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 7rem 2rem 6rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.contact-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 5rem; }
.contact-title h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-detail { padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.contact-icon { width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; border-radius: 0.6rem; background: rgba(255,73,124,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,73,124,0.2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--pink); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-detail-label { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; display: block; }
.contact-detail p,.contact-detail a { color: rgba(148,163,184,0.9); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.65; display: block; transition: color 0.2s; }
.contact-detail a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FORM
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.form-card { padding: 2.5rem; }
.form-card h3 { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.form-card .sub-text { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form-group input,.form-group textarea,.form-group select {
  width: 100%; background: rgba(3,6,15,0.8); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 0.75rem; padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; color: #fff; font-family: var(--r);
  font-size: 0.875rem; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.form-group input::placeholder,.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(71,85,105,0.8); }
.form-group input:focus,.form-group textarea:focus,.form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(6,182,212,0.1); }
.form-group select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.form-group select option { background: #0c1524; color: #fff; }
.form-group textarea { resize: none; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PHOTO STRIP
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.photo-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.photo-strip-item { border-radius: 0.875rem; overflow: hidden; height: 14rem; position: relative; }
.photo-strip-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
.photo-strip-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.photo-strip-item::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(3,6,15,0.25); transition: background 0.3s; }
.photo-strip-item:hover::after { background: rgba(3,6,15,0.05); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   IMG DIVIDER
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.img-divider { position: relative; height: 16rem; overflow: hidden; }
.img-divider-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.img-divider-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(3,6,15,0.78); }
.img-divider-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.img-divider-content p { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 800; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
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.site-footer { background: var(--surface); border-top: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.1); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 3rem; padding: 5rem 2rem; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.footer-tagline { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1.25rem; display: block; }
.footer-heading { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a::before { content: ''; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(6,182,212,0.35); flex-shrink: 0; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--cyan); padding-left: 0.25rem; }
.footer-links a:hover::before { background: var(--cyan); transform: scale(1.5); }
.footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--muted); }
.footer-contact-item a { color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); padding: 1.5rem 2rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(71,85,105,0.8); max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(71,85,105,0.8); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE WRAP
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.page-wrap { padding-top: 104px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes pulse-ring { 0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:0.6} 100%{transform:scale(1.6);opacity:0} }
@keyframes float-y { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-12px)} }
.float-anim { animation: float-y 5s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Scanning line */
.scan-line { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(6,182,212,0.2), transparent); animation: scan 7s linear infinite; pointer-events: none; }
@keyframes scan { 0%{transform:translateY(-100vh)} 100%{transform:translateY(100vh)} }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
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@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .four-col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .two-col,.team-grid,.contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .three-col,.vmp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .four-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .photo-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-content { padding: 7rem 1.5rem 4rem; }
  .section { padding: 5rem 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.08); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ICON BOXES (replaces emoji)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.icon-box {
  width: 3rem; height: 3rem; border-radius: 0.75rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.icon-cyan { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.25); color: var(--cyan); }
.icon-pink { background: rgba(255,73,124,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,73,124,0.25); color: var(--pink2); }
.glass:hover .icon-box { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6,182,212,0.2); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLLING MARQUEE BANNER
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden; padding: 1.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.marquee-wrap::before, .marquee-wrap::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 8rem; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--surface), transparent); }
.marquee-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--surface), transparent); }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 0; width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  white-space: nowrap; color: rgba(148,163,184,0.65);
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0 2.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.marquee-item:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.marquee-sep { color: rgba(6,182,212,0.35); font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROJECT TIMELINE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.timeline {
  position: relative; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: 3rem;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 5px; top: 0.5rem; bottom: 2rem; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--cyan), rgba(6,182,212,0.08));
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute; left: -3.2rem; top: 1.5rem;
  width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan); border: 3px solid var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(6,182,212,0.4), 0 0 14px rgba(6,182,212,0.5);
  z-index: 1; transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(6,182,212,0.6), 0 0 22px rgba(6,182,212,0.7); }
.timeline-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
.timeline-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.timeline-client { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.timeline-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.22);
  color: var(--cyan); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 9999px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.timeline-badge-usa { background: rgba(255,73,124,0.08); border-color: rgba(255,73,124,0.22); color: var(--pink2); }
.timeline-scope { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }

@media (max-width: 640px) { .timeline { padding-left: 2rem; } .timeline::before { left: 3px; } .timeline-dot { left: -2.2rem; } }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES DROPDOWN (top nav)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-links .dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0; min-width: 250px;
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(7,13,26,0.98); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; z-index: 70;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease, visibility .18s;
}
.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown,
.has-dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-links .dropdown li { display: block; }
.nav-links .dropdown a {
  display: block; white-space: nowrap; padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(148,163,184,0.95);
}
.nav-links .dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--cyan); }
/* Mobile sub-links under Services */
.mobile-menu .mm-sub { padding-left: 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(148,163,184,0.75); }