:root {
  /* --- color --- */
  --bg-void:        #060a16;
  --bg-panel:        #0c1428;
  --bg-panel-alt:    #10192f;
  --bg-panel-raise:  #141f3a;
  --border-subtle:   rgba(148, 168, 224, 0.14);
  --border-strong:   rgba(148, 168, 224, 0.28);

  --accent-cyan:     #4dd8ff;
  --accent-cyan-dim: #2a9fc4;
  --accent-violet:   #9184ff;
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #4dd8ff 0%, #9184ff 100%);
  --accent-gradient-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(77,216,255,0.16), rgba(145,132,255,0.16));

  --text-primary:    #eef2fc;
  --text-secondary:  #b6c0dc;
  --text-muted:      #7c88a8;

  /* --- type --- */
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* --- scale (slightly reduced) --- */
  --step--1: clamp(0.78rem, 0.76rem + 0.12vw, 0.85rem);
  --step-0:  clamp(0.95rem, 0.92rem + 0.15vw, 1.02rem);
  --step-1:  clamp(1.15rem, 1.08rem + 0.3vw, 1.35rem);
  --step-2:  clamp(1.5rem, 1.35rem + 0.6vw, 1.85rem);
  --step-3:  clamp(1.9rem, 1.65rem + 1vw, 2.5rem);
  --step-4:  clamp(2.4rem, 1.95rem + 1.9vw, 3.6rem);

  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --radius-lg: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 100px;
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--step-0);
  background: var(--bg-void);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* faint circuit-grid atmosphere, fixed behind all content */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(148,168,224,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(148,168,224,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, #000 40%, transparent 100%);
}

/* fine grain, adds material texture instead of flat digital color */
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* ambient gradient orbs, slow independent drift */
.ambient-orb {
  position: fixed;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.ambient-orb.a {
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  top: -160px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(77,216,255,0.35), transparent 70%);
  animation: driftA 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ambient-orb.b {
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  top: 30%; right: -220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(145,132,255,0.3), transparent 70%);
  animation: driftB 26s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ambient-orb.c {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  bottom: -180px; left: 30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(77,216,255,0.2), transparent 70%);
  animation: driftA 30s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes driftA {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes driftB {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-30px, 40px) scale(1.05); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ambient-orb { animation: none !important; }
}

.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

a { color: inherit; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--step--1);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* =========================== header =========================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 22, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.logo-area { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; text-decoration: none; }

.logo-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #06111f;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px -4px rgba(77,216,255,0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text h1 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-text h1 span { color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.logo-text .tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }

.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: #06111f !important;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(77,216,255,0.4);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -4px rgba(77,216,255,0.55); }

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* =========================== buttons =========================== */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: #06111f;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -4px rgba(77,216,255,0.45);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -60%;
  width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before { left: 130%; }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -4px rgba(77,216,255,0.6); }

.btn-outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.2s;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent-cyan); color: var(--accent-cyan); background: rgba(77,216,255,0.06); }

/* =========================== hero =========================== */
.hero { padding: 70px 20px 80px; position: relative; }

.hero-grid { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 46px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-content { flex: 1; min-width: 320px; }
.hero-visual { flex: 1; min-width: 320px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: var(--step-4);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 22px 0 24px;
}
.hero-content h1 .grad {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #4dd8ff, #9184ff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: var(--step-1);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* signature signal-path diagram */
.signal-diagram { width: 100%; max-width: 480px; }
.signal-diagram .node-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  fill: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.signal-diagram .path-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#pathGrad);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 6;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.signal-diagram .pulse {
  fill: var(--accent-cyan);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--accent-cyan));
}
.signal-diagram .node-ring {
  fill: var(--bg-panel-raise);
  stroke: var(--border-strong);
  stroke-width: 1.2;
}
.signal-diagram .node-core { fill: url(#pathGrad); }

/* =========================== trust bar =========================== */
.trust-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 22px 0;
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.trust-bar::before, .trust-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 90px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-bar::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-panel), transparent); }
.trust-bar::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-panel), transparent); }

.trust-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 26s linear infinite;
}
.trust-grid {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
  padding-right: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-item {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--accent-cyan); }

@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .trust-track { animation: none; }
}

/* =========================== sections =========================== */
.section-padding { padding: 100px 15px; position: relative; }
.section-padding.tight { padding: 70px 0; }

.section-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.section-title h2 { font-size: var(--step-3); margin: 18px 0 16px; }
.section-title p { font-size: var(--step-0); color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-title.left { text-align: left; }
.section-title.left p { margin: 0; }

/* two-column layout used for hero/about splits — collapses on tablet & mobile */
.split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; text-align: center; }
  .split-grid .value-list .flex-icon { text-align: left; }
}

/* =========================== service cards =========================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-panel-raise) 0%, var(--bg-panel) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(77,216,255,0.14), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(77,216,255,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(77,216,255,0.25);
}
.service-card .service-icon,
.service-card h3,
.service-card p,
.service-card .service-link,
.service-card .value-list,
.service-card .service-tag {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--accent-gradient-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.98rem; }

.service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 12px; }

.service-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-violet);
  border: 1px solid rgba(145,132,255,0.35);
  background: rgba(145,132,255,0.08);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* =========================== stats =========================== */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 30px 0;
}
.stats-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; text-align: center; }
.stat { flex: 1; min-width: 140px; }
.stat h4 {
  font-size: var(--step-2);
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(77,216,255,0));
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}
.stat:hover h4 { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(77,216,255,0.45)); }

/* glowing hairline divider, replaces plain borders between major sections */
.glow-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(77,216,255,0.5), rgba(145,132,255,0.5), transparent);
  border: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.stat p { margin-top: 10px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.03em; }

/* =========================== about / quote panel =========================== */
.quote-panel {
  background: var(--bg-panel-raise);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}
.quote-panel i.fa-quote-left { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--accent-cyan); opacity: 0.6; }
.quote-panel p.quote-text {
  font-size: var(--step-1);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 22px 0;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.quote-panel hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); margin: 22px 0; }
.quote-panel .quote-meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.quote-meta i { color: var(--accent-cyan); }

.value-list .flex-icon {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.flex-icon i {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.flex-icon strong { color: var(--text-primary); display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.flex-icon span.desc { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* =========================== values / cards grid (about page) =========================== */
.value-card {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.value-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(240px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(145,132,255,0.14), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.value-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(145,132,255,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -20px rgba(145,132,255,0.3);
}
.value-card .num,
.value-card h3,
.value-card p { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.value-card .num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--accent-violet);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* =========================== CTA block =========================== */
.cta-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-panel-raise) 0%, var(--bg-panel) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 70px 50px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-block::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(77,216,255,0.14), transparent 70%);
  top: -250px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-block h3 { font-size: var(--step-3); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-block p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: var(--step-0); margin-bottom: 34px; }
.cta-contact-row {
  margin-top: 34px; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--text-secondary); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.cta-contact-row i { color: var(--accent-cyan); margin-right: 6px; }

/* =========================== contact page specifics =========================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 50px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.contact-card {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 28px;
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.contact-card .service-icon { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-card h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-card p, .contact-card a { color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--accent-cyan); }

.form-panel {
  background: var(--bg-panel-raise);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
}
.form-panel h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-panel > p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }

.field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.field label {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-void);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }

.office-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

/* =========================== process steps (services page) =========================== */
.process-row {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.process-step {
  display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.process-step .step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.process-step h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.process-step p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.94rem; max-width: 620px; }

/* =========================== footer =========================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-panel);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 64px 0 30px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 16px 0 20px; max-width: 280px; }

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-col a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.92rem; transition: 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent-cyan); padding-left: 4px; }

.social-links { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 8px; }
.social-links a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: 0.2s;
}
.social-links a:hover { border-color: var(--accent-cyan); color: var(--accent-cyan); }

.copyright {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* =========================== responsive =========================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: block; }
  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute; top: 78px; left: 0; width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-panel);
    padding: 30px; gap: 22px; z-index: 99;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }
  .nav-links.active a.active::after { display: none; }
  .section-padding { padding: 72px 0; }
  .stats-section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .hero { padding: 64px 0 56px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-grid { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero-buttons { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-content p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .cta-block { padding: 48px 26px; }
  .contact-card { flex-direction: column; }
  .section-title { margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .stats-grid { gap: 28px 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-brand p { max-width: none; }
  .quote-panel { padding: 30px 26px; }
  .form-panel { padding: 30px 24px; }
  .value-card { padding: 22px; }
  .service-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .trust-grid { gap: 36px; padding-right: 36px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}