:root{
  --black:        #131313;
  --near-black:   #1C1C1C;
  --graphite:     #2B2B2B;
  --dark-gray:    #3F3F3F;
  --gray:         #6B6B6B;
  --gray-dim:     #96938C;

  --bg:           #FFFFFF;
  --bg-alt:       #F5F4F0;
  --bg-card:      #FFFFFF;
  --line:         #E4E2DC;
  --line-strong:  #D8D5CC;

  --yellow:       #FFCD11;
  --yellow-deep:  #E6B800;
  --yellow-dim:   #FFE281;
  --yellow-soft:  rgba(255,205,17,0.16);
  --yellow-border:rgba(255,205,17,0.55);

  --text:         #171614;
  --text-muted:   #6B6863;
  --text-dim:     #9C998F;

  --font-display: 'Archivo', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

  --radius:       6px;
  --radius-lg:    10px;
  --shadow-soft:  0 10px 30px -16px rgba(19,19,19,0.18);
  --shadow-lift:  0 26px 54px -20px rgba(19,19,19,0.28);
  --stripe-size:  22px;
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }

body{
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  line-height:1.7;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  font-size:16px;
}

::selection{ background:var(--yellow); color:var(--black); }
::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:9px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background:var(--bg-alt); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:var(--black); border-radius:10px; }

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--black);
  letter-spacing:-0.015em;
}
p{ color:var(--text-muted); }
a{ text-decoration:none; color:var(--black); }
a:hover{ color:var(--yellow-deep); }
img{ max-width:100%; }

.text-yellow{ color:var(--yellow-deep) !important; }
.bg-black{ background:var(--black) !important; }

/* ---------- Signature: hazard stripe rule ---------- */
.hazard-rule{
  height:6px;
  width:100%;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,
    var(--black) 0, var(--black) var(--stripe-size),
    var(--yellow) var(--stripe-size), var(--yellow) calc(var(--stripe-size) * 2));
}
.hazard-rule.thin{ height:4px; }

/* ---------- Marked text ----------
   Yellow underline effect-a FULL-A REMOVE pannirukom (user request).
   HTML la irukka <span class="marked"> ippa normal black text-a kaatum.
   Thirumbi venum-na kinda lines-a comment-a piragu thoovida pothum:
   .marked{
     background-image:linear-gradient(var(--yellow), var(--yellow));
     background-repeat:no-repeat;
     background-position:0 88%;
     background-size:100% 34%;
     padding:0 .06em;
   } */

/* ---------- Eyebrow / spec tag ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6rem;
  padding:.4rem .95rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--yellow-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--yellow-border);
  border-radius:3px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:'//'; color:var(--yellow-deep); font-weight:700; }

.brand-divider{
  width:64px; height:4px;
  margin:1.3rem 0;
  background:var(--yellow);
  border-radius:1px;
}
.brand-divider.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

section{ padding:6.5rem 0; position:relative; }
.section-alt{ background:var(--bg-alt); }
.pt-0{ padding-top:0 !important; }

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.navbar{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:all .3s ease;
  padding:.85rem 0;
}
.navbar.scrolled{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow:0 8px 26px -18px rgba(19,19,19,0.25);
  padding:.55rem 0;
}
.navbar-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; }
.navbar-brand img{ height:40px; width:auto; display:block; border-radius:4px; transition:height .3s ease; }
.navbar.scrolled .navbar-brand img{ height:34px; }
.navbar-brand .brand-name{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  color:var(--black);
  line-height:1.15;
}
.navbar-brand .brand-name span{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:500; font-size:.6rem; letter-spacing:.16em; color:var(--gray); text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:.1rem; }

.navbar .nav-link{
  color:var(--dark-gray) !important;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 .6rem;
  position:relative;
  padding:.4rem .1rem !important;
  transition:color .2s ease;
}
.navbar .nav-link::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-2px;
  width:0; height:2px;
  background:var(--yellow);
  transition:width .28s ease;
}
.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .nav-link.active{ color:var(--black) !important; }
.navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar .nav-link.active::after{ width:100%; }
.navbar-toggler{ border-color:var(--black); padding:.4rem .55rem; }
.navbar-toggler:focus{ box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--yellow-soft); }
.navbar-toggler-icon{
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(19,19,19,0.9)' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}
.nav-cta{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  padding:.6rem 1.3rem;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem;
  color:var(--black) !important;
  background:var(--yellow);
  border-radius:24px;
  margin-left:1rem;
  position:relative;
  transition:transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.nav-cta::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; left:-1rem; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:1px; height:22px;
  background:var(--line-strong);
}
.nav-cta:hover{ background:var(--yellow-deep); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 22px -12px rgba(230,184,0,.65); color:var(--black) !important; }
.nav-cta::after{ display:none !important; content:none !important; }
@media (max-width:991.98px){ .nav-cta::before{ display:none; } }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn-brand{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6rem;
  padding:.9rem 2.1rem;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.92rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--yellow);
  border:1.5px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius:24px;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.btn-brand i{ transition:transform .3s ease; }
.btn-brand:hover{
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--yellow-deep);
  border-color:var(--yellow-deep);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -12px rgba(230,184,0,0.55);
}
.btn-brand:hover i{ transform:translateX(4px); }

.btn-dark{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6rem;
  padding:.9rem 2.1rem;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:#fff;
  background:var(--black);
  border:1.5px solid var(--black);
  border-radius:24px;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.btn-dark:hover{ color:#fff; background:var(--graphite); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); }

.btn-outline-brand{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6rem;
  padding:.9rem 2.1rem;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--black);
  background:transparent;
  border:1.5px solid var(--black);
  border-radius:24px;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.btn-outline-brand:hover{
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--yellow);
  border-color:var(--yellow);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-sm-block{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  min-height:92vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding-top:7rem;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--bg);
}
.hero-sub{ min-height:56vh !important; padding-bottom:3rem; }
.hero::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  opacity:.55;
  pointer-events:none;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 60% at 50% 25%, black 35%, transparent 88%);
}
.hero-mark{
  position:absolute;
  width:340px; height:340px;
  top:-90px; right:-70px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--yellow-soft), transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(2px);
  animation:floatOrb 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes floatOrb{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0) translateX(0); }
  50%{ transform:translateY(20px) translateX(-16px); }
}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.9rem);
  line-height:1.1;
  margin-bottom:1.3rem;
}
.hero p.lead{
  color:var(--text-muted);
  font-size:1.08rem;
  max-width:540px;
}
.hero-image-wrap{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);
}
.hero-image-wrap img{ width:100%; display:block; }
.hero-image-wrap video{ width:100%; display:block; object-fit:cover; }
.hero-image-wrap::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(19,19,19,.55) 100%);
}
.hero-image-wrap .stripe-tag{
  position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px;
  padding:.4rem .8rem;
  background:var(--yellow);
  color:var(--black);
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  border-radius:3px;
  z-index:2;
}

/* ---------- Tech Marquee ---------- */
.tech-marquee{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:2.6rem 0;
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.tech-marquee::before,
.tech-marquee::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0;
  width:100px; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
}
.tech-marquee::before{ left:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-alt), transparent); }
.tech-marquee::after{ right:0; background:linear-gradient(270deg, var(--bg-alt), transparent); }
.marquee-track{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:3.4rem;
  width:max-content;
  animation:marqueeScroll 26s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee-item{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  min-width:80px;
}
.marquee-item img{ width:42px; height:42px; object-fit:contain; transition:transform .3s ease; }
.marquee-item:hover img{ transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.08); }
.marquee-item span{ font-size:.72rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-dim); letter-spacing:.02em; white-space:nowrap; font-family:var(--font-mono); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.brand-card{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:2.3rem 1.9rem;
  height:100%;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.brand-card::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0;
  width:0; height:100%;
  background:var(--yellow);
  transition:width .35s ease;
}
.brand-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--line-strong); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); }
.brand-card:hover::before{ width:4px; }
.brand-card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:.7rem; }
.brand-card p{ font-size:.94rem; margin-bottom:0; }
.brand-card p:not(:last-child){ margin-bottom:.6rem; }

.service-icon{
  width:56px; height:56px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--yellow);
  font-size:1.3rem;
  margin-bottom:1.3rem;
  transition:transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.brand-card:hover .service-icon{ transform:scale(1.07) rotate(-3deg); background:var(--yellow); color:var(--black); }

/* ---------- Service card w/ learn-more reveal ---------- */
.service-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.service-card .learn-more{
  margin-top:1.3rem;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.45rem;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem;
  color:var(--black);
}
.service-card .learn-more i{ transition:transform .3s ease; font-size:.78rem; }
.service-card:hover .learn-more i{ transform:translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats-section{ background:var(--black); }
.stat-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--yellow);
}
.stat-label{
  color:var(--gray-dim);
  font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
}

/* ---------- Process / Recruitment timeline ---------- */
.timeline{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:0;
}
.timeline-line{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:2.6rem;
  border-left:2px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.timeline-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom:2.7rem; }
.timeline-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.timeline-item::before{
  content:attr(data-step);
  position:absolute;
  left:-3.35rem; top:-.1rem;
  width:44px; height:44px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--yellow);
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.95rem;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--bg);
  transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.timeline-item:hover::before{ background:var(--yellow); color:var(--black); transform:scale(1.1); }
.timeline-item h3{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; transition:color .25s ease; }
.timeline-item:hover h3{ color:var(--yellow-deep); }
.timeline-item p{ font-size:.93rem; margin-bottom:0; max-width:520px; }
.timeline-line{ animation:lineGrow 1.1s ease .1s backwards; transform-origin:top; }
@keyframes lineGrow{ from{ opacity:0; transform:scaleY(.85); } to{ opacity:1; transform:scaleY(1); } }

/* ---------- Tech badges (about page technologies) ---------- */
.tech-grid-card{
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:1.6rem 1rem;
  text-align:center;
  transition:all .3s ease;
  height:100%;
}
.tech-grid-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--yellow); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); }
.tech-grid-card img{ width:46px; height:46px; object-fit:contain; margin-bottom:.8rem; transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); }
.tech-grid-card:hover img{ transform:scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }
.tech-grid-card span{ display:block; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--dark-gray); transition:color .25s ease; }
.tech-grid-card:hover span{ color:var(--black); }

.tech-category{ margin-bottom:2.6rem; }
.tech-category:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.tech-category-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:.9rem;
  margin-bottom:1.3rem;
  padding-bottom:.9rem;
  border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line-strong);
}
.tech-category-label{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.72rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--near-black);
  background:var(--yellow-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--yellow-border);
  padding:.35rem .75rem;
  border-radius:4px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.tech-category-desc{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin:0; }

/* ---------- Job cards (career page) ---------- */
.job-card{
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:1.9rem 1.8rem;
  height:100%;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* animated top accent sweep on hover */
.job-card::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow-deep), var(--yellow));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.job-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); border-color:var(--line-strong); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); }
.job-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }

/* Header row: title + badge live in a flex row that wraps cleanly on mobile
   instead of the badge sitting absolutely on top of the title. */
.job-card-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:.5rem .8rem;
  margin-bottom:.9rem;
}
.job-card-head h3{ margin:0; flex:1 1 160px; }
.job-card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; }
.job-card .job-type{
  flex-shrink:0;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--yellow-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--yellow-border);
  padding:.3rem .6rem;
  border-radius:3px;
  white-space:nowrap;
  animation:badgeGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgeGlow{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,205,17,.35); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(255,205,17,0); }
}
.job-meta{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem 1.1rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.job-meta span{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-muted); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem; }
.job-meta span i{ color:var(--yellow-deep); width:14px; text-align:center; transition:transform .3s ease; }
.job-card:hover .job-meta span i{ transform:scale(1.15); }
.job-skills{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.4rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.job-skills span{
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--dark-gray);
  background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:.28rem .65rem; border-radius:20px;
  transition:transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.job-card:hover .job-skills span{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.job-skills span:hover{
  background:var(--yellow-soft); border-color:var(--yellow-border); color:var(--black);
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
}
/* staggered pop-in for skill pills whenever the card enters view */
.job-skills span{ animation:pillPop .45s ease backwards; }
.job-skills span:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:.05s; }
.job-skills span:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.13s; }
.job-skills span:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.21s; }
.job-skills span:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:.29s; }
@keyframes pillPop{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px) scale(.9); } to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); } }
.job-apply{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--black);
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--yellow); padding-bottom:.15rem;
  transition:gap .25s ease;
}
.job-apply i{ transition:transform .25s ease; }
.job-apply:hover{ gap:.8rem; color:var(--black); }
.job-apply:hover i{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Internship cards ---------- */
.intern-card{
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:1.9rem 1.8rem;
  height:100%;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  transition:all .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.intern-card a.btn-outline-brand {
  margin-top: auto;
}
.intern-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift); }
.intern-card h3{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.intern-duration{
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--yellow-deep); background:var(--black); padding:.3rem .65rem; border-radius:3px; margin-bottom:1rem;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.intern-duration::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; top:0; left:-60%; width:40%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255,205,17,.55), transparent);
  animation:durationShine 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes durationShine{ 0%{ left:-60%; } 55%{ left:130%; } 100%{ left:130%; } }
.intern-card ul{ padding-left:1.1rem; margin:.8rem 0 1.2rem; }
.intern-card ul li{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:.35rem; transition:transform .25s ease, color .25s ease; }
.intern-card:hover ul li{ color:var(--dark-gray); }
.intern-card:hover ul li:nth-child(1){ transform:translateX(3px); }
.intern-card:hover ul li:nth-child(2){ transform:translateX(3px); transition-delay:.05s; }
.intern-card:hover ul li:nth-child(3){ transform:translateX(3px); transition-delay:.1s; }

/* ---------- Testimonials / quote ---------- */
.quote-mark{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:3.3rem; color:var(--yellow); line-height:1; opacity:.85; }

/* ---------- Client logo strip ---------- */
.client-logo-strip{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:2.4rem 3.2rem; }
.client-logo-item{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.25rem; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  color:var(--text-dim); opacity:.7; transition:all .3s ease;
}
.client-logo-item:hover{ color:var(--black); opacity:1; transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{ background:var(--black); text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.cta-band h2{ color:#fff; }
.cta-band p{ color:var(--gray-dim); }
.cta-band::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; width:420px; height:420px; top:-160px; left:-120px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,205,17,0.16), transparent 70%);
}

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item{
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg) !important;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:1rem;
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--bg-card);
  padding:1.3rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow:none !important;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed){ color:var(--black); background:var(--yellow-soft); }
.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after{ filter:none; }
.faq-accordion .accordion-body{ color:var(--text-muted); padding:0 1.6rem 1.5rem; font-size:.95rem; }

/* ---------- Contact cards ---------- */
.contact-info-card{
  text-align:center;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  height:100%;
  width:100%;
  padding:2.2rem 1.6rem;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.contact-info-card .service-icon{ margin:0 auto 1.2rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.contact-info-card h3{ font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; color:var(--black); }
.contact-info-card p{
  margin-bottom:0;
  font-size:.95rem;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  min-height:3.1rem;
  width:100%;
  word-break:normal;
  overflow-wrap:break-word;
}
.contact-info-card p span{ display:block; }


/* ---------- Social ---------- */
.social-circle{
  width:40px; height:40px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,205,17,0.4);
  color:var(--yellow);
  margin-right:.55rem;
  transition:all .3s ease;
}
.social-circle:hover{ background:var(--yellow); color:var(--black); transform:translateY(-3px); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer{ background:var(--black); padding:4.2rem 0 1.4rem; }
footer .footer-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
footer .footer-logo{ height:34px; width:34px; border-radius:8px; object-fit:cover; }
footer .footer-brand span{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.05rem; color:#fff; line-height:1.15; }
footer .footer-brand span small{ display:block; font-weight:500; font-size:.65rem; letter-spacing:.12em; color:var(--yellow); text-transform:uppercase; }
footer h5{ color:var(--yellow); font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:1.2rem; font-family:var(--font-mono); letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; }
footer ul{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
footer ul li{ margin-bottom:.6rem; }
footer ul li a,
footer ul li{ color:#B8B5AD; font-size:.92rem; transition:color .25s ease; }
footer ul li a:hover{ color:var(--yellow); }
footer p{ color:#B8B5AD; font-size:.92rem; }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-top:3rem; padding-top:1.5rem;
  font-size:.83rem; color:#8C897F;
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:.6rem;
}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.brand-form .form-control,
.brand-form .form-select{
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--text);
  padding:.9rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.brand-form .form-control::placeholder{ color:var(--text-dim); }
.brand-form .form-control:focus,
.brand-form .form-select:focus{
  background:#ffffff;
  border-color:var(--yellow-deep);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--yellow-soft);
  color:var(--text);
}
.brand-form select option{ background:var(--bg-card); color:var(--text); }
.form-check-input:checked{ background-color:var(--black); border-color:var(--black); }
.form-check-input:focus{ box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--yellow-soft); }

/* ---------- Map ---------- */
.map-frame{ border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1{ transition-delay:.09s; }
.reveal-delay-2{ transition-delay:.18s; }
.reveal-delay-3{ transition-delay:.27s; }
.reveal-delay-4{ transition-delay:.36s; }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .navbar-collapse{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.99);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
    padding:1rem 1.3rem;
    margin-top:.9rem;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  }
  .navbar .nav-link{ margin:.15rem 0; padding:.55rem .2rem !important; }
  .navbar .nav-link::after{ display:none; }
  .navbar .nav-link.active{ color:var(--yellow-deep) !important; }
  .nav-cta{ margin:.5rem 0 0; justify-content:center; }
  section{ padding:4.5rem 0; }
  .hero{ min-height:auto; padding:7.5rem 0 3.5rem; text-align:center; }
  .hero-sub{ padding:7rem 0 3rem !important; }
  .hero p.lead{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
  .hero .d-flex{ justify-content:center; }
  .marquee-track{ animation-duration:20s; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px){
  section{ padding:3.6rem 0; }
  .hero h1{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.6rem); }
  .hero p.lead{ font-size:1rem; max-width:100%; }
  .brand-card{ padding:1.9rem 1.5rem; }
  .job-card, .intern-card{ padding:1.6rem 1.4rem; }
  .timeline-line{ padding-left:2.1rem; }
  .timeline-item::before{ left:-2.85rem; width:38px; height:38px; font-size:.82rem; }
  .stat-num{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.4rem); }
  .cta-band h2{ font-size:1.5rem; }
  footer{ text-align:center; }
  footer .social-circle{ margin:.2rem .3rem; }
  .footer-bottom{ justify-content:center; text-align:center; }
  .navbar-brand .brand-name{ font-size:1.02rem; }
  .navbar-brand img{ height:32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  .container{ padding-left:1.1rem; padding-right:1.1rem; }
  .hero h1{ font-size:1.9rem; }
  .eyebrow{ font-size:.66rem; padding:.35rem .8rem; }
  .btn-brand, .btn-outline-brand, .btn-dark{ width:100%; justify-content:center; padding:.85rem 1.4rem; }
  .hero .d-flex{ flex-direction:column; }
  .job-meta{ gap:.4rem .8rem; }
  .job-meta span{ font-size:.78rem; }
  .job-card-head{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:.6rem; }
  .job-card-head h3{ flex:1 1 auto; }
  .client-logo-strip{ gap:1.6rem 2rem; }
  .navbar-brand .brand-name span{ display:none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-mark, .marquee-track{ animation:none; }
  .reveal{ transition:none; opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .job-card .job-type,
  .job-skills span,
  .intern-duration::after,
  .timeline-line{ animation:none; }
  .job-skills span{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* modal + contact cards */
.custom-modal-content {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
.custom-modal-header {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem 0.5rem;
}
.custom-modal-body {
  padding: 1rem 2rem 1.5rem;
}
.custom-modal-footer {
  padding: 1rem 2rem 2rem;
  background: transparent;
}
.modal-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.modal-service-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: var(--yellow-soft);
  color: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--yellow-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.modal-service-bullets { color: var(--text-muted); }
.btn-nav-modal {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--black);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
}
.btn-nav-modal:hover {
  background: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--black);
  color: var(--yellow) !important;
}


.contact-info-card-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.610, 0.355, 1);
}
.contact-info-card-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.contact-info-card-link:hover .contact-info-card {
  border-color: var(--yellow-deep) !important;
  background: var(--yellow-soft) !important;
}
.contact-info-card-link .contact-info-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.section-cap { max-width: 700px; }
.cta-cap { max-width: 650px; text-align: center; }

/* White background for dark tech icons like Next.js */
.icon-on-light { background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; }

.intern-card-intro { font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }

.hours-label { color: var(--dark-gray); font-weight: 600; }
.hours-divider { border-color: var(--line); }
.hours-follow-label { font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-gray); }

.social-circle--light { border-color: var(--line); color: var(--black); }
.social-circle--light:hover { background: var(--yellow); border-color: var(--yellow); color: var(--black); }

.form-feedback { display: none; color: var(--text); }
.hero-contact { min-height: 48vh !important; }

.btn-cta-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  padding: .9rem 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.btn-cta-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* modal */
.modal-badge-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--yellow-deep);
}
.modal-deliverables-heading {
  font-size: .75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.modal-tech-box {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
}
.modal-tech-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--black);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: .25rem .65rem;
}

/* scroll to top */
.scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 1050;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.scroll-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.scroll-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--yellow-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(230, 184, 0, 0.6);
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .scroll-top-btn { bottom: 1.4rem; right: 1.4rem; width: 42px; height: 42px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-top-btn { transition: none; }
}

/* --- LEFT: black price card --- */
.price-card{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  height:100%;
  padding:2.6rem 2.1rem;
  background:var(--black);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);
}
/* card yellow glow orb — depth- */
.price-card::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  width:320px; height:320px;
  top:-150px; right:-140px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,205,17,0.22), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.offer-badge{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  align-self:flex-start;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.45rem;
  padding:.4rem .85rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--yellow);
  border-radius:3px;
  animation:badgeGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.price-row{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:.2rem;
  margin-top:1.5rem;
}
.price-currency{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:1.8rem;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--yellow);
  margin-top:.55rem;
}
.price-card .price-amount{
  font-size:clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height:1;
}
.price-sub{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  margin:.9rem 0 0;
  font-size:.88rem;
  color:var(--gray-dim);
}
.price-features{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  flex:1;
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:1.6rem 0 2rem;
}
.price-features li{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:.6rem;
  margin-bottom:.7rem;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:#D8D5CC;
}
.price-features li i{
  margin-top:.32rem;
  font-size:.8rem;
  color:var(--yellow);
}
.price-card .btn-brand{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* --- RIGHT: showcase head strip --- */
.showcase-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:.6rem;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
  padding:.75rem 1.1rem;
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  border:1px dashed var(--line-strong);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.showcase-head-label{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.55rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.74rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--near-black);
}
.showcase-head-label i{
  font-size:.5rem;
  color:#28C840;
  animation:badgeGlow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.showcase-head-note{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:var(--gray);
}

/* --- browser mockup card --- */
.showcase-card{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  height:100%;
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.showcase-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  border-color:var(--yellow);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);
}
/* browser top bar */
.browser-bar{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6rem;
  padding:.55rem .75rem;
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.browser-dots{ display:flex; gap:.28rem; }
.browser-dots i{
  width:9px; height:9px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--line-strong);
}
.browser-dots i:nth-child(1){ background:#FF5F57; }
.browser-dots i:nth-child(2){ background:#FEBC2E; }
.browser-dots i:nth-child(3){ background:#28C840; }
.browser-url{
  flex:1;
  padding:.16rem .7rem;
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.64rem;
  color:var(--gray);
  white-space:nowrap;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
.browser-url i{ margin-right:.3rem; font-size:.55rem; color:#28C840; }

/* screenshot area + CSS wireframe placeholder  */
.showcase-shot{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:.55rem;
  padding:.9rem;
  aspect-ratio:16/10;
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .45s ease;
}
.showcase-card:hover .showcase-shot{ transform:scale(1.03); }
.showcase-shot .shot-img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
}
/* website preview video  */
.showcase-shot .shot-video{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:2;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  background:var(--black);
}
.mock-hero{
  flex:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:.4rem;
  padding:1rem;
  background:var(--black);
  border-radius:6px;
}
.showcase-shot.v2 .mock-hero{ background:var(--graphite); }
.showcase-shot.v3 .mock-hero{
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--black) 0 14px, var(--near-black) 14px 28px);
}
.mock-h{ width:55%; height:9px; background:var(--yellow); border-radius:2px; }
.mock-p{ width:78%; height:6px; background:var(--dark-gray); border-radius:2px; }
.mock-p.short{ width:45%; }
.mock-cta{ width:64px; height:14px; margin-top:.3rem; background:var(--yellow-dim); border-radius:2px; }
.mock-cards{ display:flex; gap:.5rem; flex:0 0 26%; }
.mock-cards i{
  flex:1;
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius:4px;
}

/* card footer */
.showcase-body{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:.8rem;
  padding:1.1rem 1.2rem;
}
.showcase-tag{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:.2rem .55rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.62rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--yellow-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--yellow-border);
  border-radius:3px;
}
.showcase-body h3{ font-size:1rem; margin:.5rem 0 .15rem; }
.showcase-body p{ margin:0; font-size:.8rem; }
.showcase-arrow{
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:38px; height:38px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--yellow);
  font-size:.8rem;
  transition:transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.showcase-card:hover .showcase-arrow{
  background:var(--yellow);
  color:var(--black);
  transform:rotate(-45deg);
}

/* --- offer section responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .price-card{ padding:2.3rem 1.8rem; }
  .showcase-card{ margin-bottom:.4rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px){
  .price-card{ padding:2rem 1.5rem; }
  .showcase-head{ text-align:left; }
  .showcase-shot{ aspect-ratio:16/9; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .offer-badge,
  .showcase-head-label i{ animation:none; }
  .showcase-card:hover .showcase-shot{ transform:none; }
  .showcase-card:hover .showcase-arrow{ transform:none; }
}

/* ---------- Contact feature cards (Why Contact PL Softtech) ---------- */
.contact-feature-card{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  height:100%;
}
.contact-feature-card h3{
  font-size:1.15rem;
  margin-bottom:.65rem;
  color:var(--black);
}
.contact-feature-card > p{
  font-size:.92rem;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}
.contact-card-points{
  list-style:none;
  padding-left:0;
  margin-bottom:0;
  margin-top:auto;
  border-top:1px dashed var(--line-strong);
  padding-top:1rem;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:.55rem;
}
.contact-card-points li{
  font-size:.84rem;
  color:var(--dark-gray);
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:.55rem;
  line-height:1.45;
}
.contact-card-points li i{
  color:var(--yellow-deep);
  font-size:.78rem;
  margin-top:.25rem;
  flex-shrink:0;
}

/* ---------- Contact step cards (What Happens After You Contact Us) ---------- */
.contact-step-card{
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:2.2rem 1.9rem;
  height:100%;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.contact-step-card::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow-deep), var(--yellow));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.contact-step-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-7px);
  border-color:var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);
}
.contact-step-card:hover::before{
  transform:scaleX(1);
}
.step-card-header{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.step-number{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:1.6rem;
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--yellow-deep);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-0.03em;
}
.step-badge{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--black);
  background:var(--yellow-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--yellow-border);
  padding:.3rem .65rem;
  border-radius:3px;
}
.step-icon-wrap{
  width:52px;
  height:52px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--yellow);
  font-size:1.25rem;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
  transition:transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.contact-step-card:hover .step-icon-wrap{
  transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  background:var(--yellow);
  color:var(--black);
}
.contact-step-card h3{
  font-size:1.2rem;
  margin-bottom:.6rem;
  color:var(--black);
}
.contact-step-card > p{
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom:1.1rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.step-card-divider{
  height:1px;
  background:var(--line);
  margin-bottom:1.1rem;
  width:100%;
}
.step-details-list{
  list-style:none;
  padding-left:0;
  margin-bottom:0;
  margin-top:auto;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:.65rem;
}
.step-details-list li{
  font-size:.84rem;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:.6rem;
  line-height:1.5;
}
.step-details-list li i{
  color:var(--yellow-deep);
  font-size:.85rem;
  margin-top:.2rem;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.step-details-list li strong{
  color:var(--black);
  font-weight:600;
}

/* Process Callout Box */
.contact-process-callout{
  background:var(--bg-card);
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-left:4px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:1.8rem 2.2rem;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
.contact-process-callout h4{
  font-size:1.15rem;
  margin-bottom:.25rem;
  color:var(--black);
}
.contact-process-callout p{
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px){
  .contact-process-callout{
    padding:1.5rem 1.3rem;
  }
  .contact-step-card{
    padding:1.8rem 1.4rem;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .contact-step-card:hover{ transform:none; }
  .contact-step-card:hover::before{ transform:none; }
  .contact-step-card:hover .step-icon-wrap{ transform:none; }
}

/* ---------- Who We Are Focus Box ---------- */
.who-focus-box {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
}
.who-focus-box .focus-title {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
}
.focus-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: .6rem .9rem;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .focus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.focus-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
}
.focus-item i {
  color: var(--yellow-deep);
  font-size: .92rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---------- Leadership Team Cards ---------- */
.leader-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.3rem 1.9rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.leader-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow-deep), var(--yellow));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
.leader-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.leader-img-wrap {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
  padding: 4px;
  border: 2px dashed var(--yellow);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.leader-card:hover .leader-img-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--yellow-deep);
}
.leader-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.leader-img.leader-img-cofounder {
  object-position: center 8%;
}
.leader-img.leader-img-leader {
  object-position: center 4%;
}
.leader-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
}
.leader-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--yellow-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--yellow-border);
  padding: .28rem .7rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  align-self: center;
}
.leader-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--black);
}
.leader-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--yellow-deep);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.leader-bio {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .65rem;
}
.leader-bio p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: .91rem;
}
.leader-philosophy {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: .85rem 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.leader-philosophy strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--yellow-deep);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}
.leader-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.leader-social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.leader-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}