:root {
    --black:    #080c12;
    --navy:     #0b1120;
    --mid:      #111927;
    --card:     #131d2e;
    --border:   #1e3050;
    --cyan:     #00d4ff;
    --cyan2:    #00a8cc;
    --gold:     #f0b429;
    --white:    #e8f0fe;
    --muted:    #7a9bbf;
    --danger:   #ff4757;
    --green:    #00e676;
  }

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

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ─── NOISE OVERLAY ─── */
  body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999; opacity: 0.35;
  }

  /* ─── NAV ─── */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(8,12,18,0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 0 4%;
    height: 74px;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .nav-logo svg { height: 52px; width: auto; }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-left: 20px;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--muted); padding: 8px 12px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); border-color: var(--border); }
  .nav-links a.active { color: var(--cyan); }
  .has-dropdown { position: relative; }
  .has-dropdown > a::after { content: ' ▾'; font-size: 0.6rem; opacity: 0.6; }
  .nav-dropdown {
    display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0;
    background: rgba(8,12,18,0.98); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    min-width: 200px; z-index: 200;
  }
  .has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown { display: block; }
  .nav-dropdown a {
    display: block; padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.75rem; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
  .nav-dropdown a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-dropdown a:hover { color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(0,212,255,0.05); }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--black);
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 18px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: auto;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 8px) 0,100% 8px,100% 100%,8px 100%,0 calc(100% - 8px));
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--white); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .nav-links { display: none; } }

  /* ─── HERO ─── */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 120px 5% 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 10% 80%, rgba(0,168,204,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
      var(--navy);
  }
  .hero-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 60% 40%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  }
  .hero-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
  .hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
    padding: 6px 14px; margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan);
  }
  .hero-tag::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--cyan); border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.3; } }

  h1 {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
    line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  h1 span { color: var(--cyan); display: block; }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 36px; line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--black);
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; padding: 16px 32px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 10px) 0,100% 10px,100% 100%,10px 100%,0 calc(100% - 10px));
    transition: all .25s; display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-outline {
    border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; padding: 15px 28px;
    transition: all .25s; display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }

  .hero-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px;
  }
  .stat-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    animation: fadeSlideIn .6s both;
  }
  .stat-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .1s; }
  .stat-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .25s; }
  .stat-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .4s; }
  @keyframes fadeSlideIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
  }
  .stat-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px;
    background: var(--cyan);
  }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--cyan); line-height: 1;
  }
  .stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 4px; }

  /* ─── SECTIONS ─── */
  section { padding: 90px 5%; }
  .section-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .section-tag {
    font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 12px; display: block;
  }
  h2 {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .lead { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 640px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 56px; }

  /* ─── PROBLEM STRIP ─── */
  .problem {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1a2d 0%, #0b1120 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 70px 5%;
  }
  .problem-grid { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
  .problem-item {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
    padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(255,71,87,0.04);
  }
  .problem-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .problem-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .problem-item p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

  /* ─── AIMS REQUIREMENTS ─── */
  .usecases { background: var(--black); }
  .uc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
  .uc-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
  }
  .uc-card:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .uc-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .uc-num {
    font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--cyan); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block;
  }
  .uc-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .uc-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

  /* ─── WHY CERTIFY ─── */
  .defense {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0c1825 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .defense-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
  .defense-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .defense-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: border-color .25s;
  }
  .defense-list li:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); }
  .defense-list li .di { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .defense-list li strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .defense-list li span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

  /* ─── OUR SERVICES ─── */
  .automation { background: var(--black); }
  .auto-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
  .auto-card {
    text-align: center; padding: 36px 24px;
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: all .3s;
  }
  .auto-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
  .auto-card:hover .auto-icon { transform: scale(1.1); }
  .auto-icon { font-size: 2.4rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; transition: transform .3s; }
  .auto-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .auto-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

  /* ─── PACKAGES ─── */
  .packages { background: var(--navy); }
  .pkg-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .pkg-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 36px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .3s;
  }
  .pkg-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  .pkg-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0e1e35 0%, var(--card) 100%);
  }
  .pkg-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--black);
    font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    clip-path: polygon(8px 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  }
  .pkg-tier {
    font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .pkg-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .pkg-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.6; }
  .pkg-price {
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .pkg-price .amount {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
  }
  .pkg-price .note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }
  .pkg-features { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .pkg-features li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .pkg-features li .chk { color: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .pkg-features li .x { color: var(--muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .pkg-btn {
    display: block; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 14px;
    transition: all .25s;
  }
  .pkg-btn:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
  .pkg-card.featured .pkg-btn {
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--black); border-color: var(--cyan);
  }
  .pkg-card.featured .pkg-btn:hover { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--white); }

  /* ─── PROCESS ─── */
  .process { background: var(--black); }
  .steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 0; }
  .step {
    padding: 32px 24px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative;
  }
  .step:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .step-num {
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: rgba(0,212,255,0.12); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .step h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .step p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

  /* ─── CAMPAIGN CALLOUT ─── */
  .campaign {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1f35 0%, var(--black) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 70px 5%;
  }
  .campaign-inner {
    max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: block; text-align: center;
  }
  .campaign-inner .btn-primary { display: inline-block; }
  .campaign h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .campaign p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }

  /* ─── TESTIMONIALS ─── */
  .testimonials { background: var(--navy); padding: 80px 5%; }
  .test-grid { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
  .test-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 28px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .test-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue'; font-size: 5rem; color: rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
    position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 20px; line-height: 1;
  }
  .test-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .test-meta strong { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .test-meta span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); display: block; }

  /* ─── FAQ ─── */
  .faq { background: var(--black); }
  .faq-list { max-width: 800px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  details {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 20px 0;
  }
  summary {
    cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; list-style: none;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  summary::after {
    content: '+'; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--cyan); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .3s;
  }
  details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  details p {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7;
    padding-top: 12px; padding-right: 40px;
  }

  /* ─── FINAL CTA ─── */
  .final-cta {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%),
      var(--navy);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 100px 5%; text-align: center;
  }
  .final-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .final-cta p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
  .cta-group { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .phone-link {
    font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 1rem; color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: none;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.3); padding: 14px 24px;
    transition: all .25s;
  }
  .phone-link:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(0,212,255,0.07); }

  /* ─── FOOTER ─── */
  footer {
    background: var(--black); border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 40px 5%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
  }
  footer p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }
  .footer-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
  .footer-links a { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
  .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

  /* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-stats { grid-template-rows: auto; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .defense-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .campaign-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pkg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .step:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    footer { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .step { border-right: none; }
  }

  /* ─── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ─── */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .6s, transform .6s; }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ─── ADDITIONS: forms, blog, articles ─── */
  .hero-single { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: left; }
  .form-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 40px; max-width: 720px; }
  .form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .fld label { display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cyan); margin-bottom:6px; }
  .fld input, .fld select, .fld textarea {
    width:100%; background:var(--navy); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--white);
    font-family:'Syne',sans-serif; font-size:0.9rem; padding:12px 14px; outline:none;
    transition:border-color .2s;
  }
  .fld input:focus, .fld select:focus, .fld textarea:focus { border-color: var(--cyan); }
  .fld textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
  .form-btn {
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--black); border: none; cursor: pointer;
    font-family:'Syne',sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:0.85rem; letter-spacing:1.5px;
    text-transform:uppercase; padding:16px 40px; margin-top: 20px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 10px) 0,100% 10px,100% 100%,10px 100%,0 calc(100% - 10px));
    transition: background .25s;
  }
  .form-btn:hover { background: var(--white); }
  .form-note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px; }
  @media (max-width: 700px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .form-card { padding: 24px; } }

  /* ─── MOBILE MENU ─── */
  .nav-burger {
    display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1; padding: 8px 12px; cursor: pointer; margin-left: auto;
  }
  .nav-burger:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); }
  .mobile-menu {
    display: none; position: fixed; top: 74px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 99;
    background: #080c12; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 74px); overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open { display: block; }
  .mobile-menu a {
    display: block; padding: 14px 6%; text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .mobile-menu a:hover, .mobile-menu a.active { color: var(--cyan); }
  .mobile-menu .mm-sub { padding-left: 12%; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
  .mobile-menu .mm-label { padding: 14px 6% 6px; font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .nav-burger { display: block; }
    nav .nav-cta { display: none; }
  }

  .blog-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap:20px; }
  .blog-card { background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:border-color .3s, transform .3s; }
  .blog-card:hover { border-color:var(--cyan); transform:translateY(-4px); }
  .blog-date { font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:2px; color:var(--cyan); margin-bottom:12px; }
  .blog-card h3 { font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.35; }
  .blog-card p { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.65; flex:1; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .blog-link { color:var(--cyan); text-decoration:none; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; }
  .blog-link:hover { color:var(--white); }

  .article { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .article h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); margin-top: 48px; }
  .article h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--white); }
  .article p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .article ul, .article ol { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 18px 22px; }
  .article strong { color: var(--white); }

  /* ─── FOOTER NAP ─── */
  footer { display: block; padding: 0; }
  .foot-nap {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 52px 5% 36px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 2fr; gap: 48px;
  }
  .nap-block strong { display: block; font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .nap-line { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .nap-line a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: none; }
  .nap-line a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .foot-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  .foot-col h4 {
    font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  }
  .foot-col a { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 7px; transition: color .2s; }
  .foot-col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .foot-bar { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 20px 5%; text-align: center; }
  .foot-bar p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .foot-nap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 40px 6% 28px; }
    .foot-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .foot-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  /* ─── LOCATION PAGES ─── */
  .loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
  .loc-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 26px;
    text-decoration: none; display: block; transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
  }
  .loc-card:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .loc-card h3 { font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .loc-card p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
  .loc-card .loc-county { font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--cyan); text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .answer-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, var(--card) 60%);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan); padding: 26px 30px; margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .answer-box p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }

  /* ─── FIX: decorative overlays must never intercept clicks ─── */
  .hero-grid { pointer-events: none !important; }
  .test-card::before, .uc-card::after { pointer-events: none !important; }

  /* ─── ANCHOR SCROLL OFFSET (clears the fixed nav) ─── */
  [id] { scroll-margin-top: 96px; }

  /* ─── FLOATING CONTACT WIDGET ─── */
  .fab-wrap { position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 400; }
  .fab-menu {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(.96); pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .22s, transform .22s;
  }
  .fab-wrap.open .fab-menu { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
  .fab-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none;
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--white); padding: 11px 16px; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.5); transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s;
  }
  .fab-item:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateX(-3px); }
  .fab-item .fi { font-size: 1rem; }
  .fab-item small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 400; }
  .fab-btn {
    width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--black); font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1;
    margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(0,212,255,.35); transition: transform .2s, background .2s;
  }
  .fab-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .fab-wrap.open .fab-btn { background: var(--white); transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .fab-label {
    position: absolute; right: 70px; bottom: 18px; white-space: nowrap;
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 6px 12px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .2s;
  }
  .fab-wrap:not(.open):hover .fab-label { opacity: 1; }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .fab-wrap { right: 14px; bottom: 14px; } .fab-label { display: none; } }

  /* ─── TOAST ─── */
  .cg-toast {
    position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 32px; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    background: var(--cyan); color: var(--black); font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: .5px; padding: 13px 24px;
    z-index: 600; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s; pointer-events: none;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0,calc(100% - 8px) 0,100% 8px,100% 100%,8px 100%,0 calc(100% - 8px));
  }
  .cg-toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

  /* ─── PREFILLED FIELD FLASH ─── */
  .fld.prefilled select { border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,212,255,0.18); }
  .fld.prefilled label::after {
    content: ' ✓ preselected';
    color: var(--green); letter-spacing: 1px; margin-left: 6px;
  }


  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ANIMATION LAYER
     ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .reveal[data-d="1"] { transition-delay: .07s; }
  .reveal[data-d="2"] { transition-delay: .14s; }
  .reveal[data-d="3"] { transition-delay: .21s; }
  .reveal[data-d="4"] { transition-delay: .28s; }
  .reveal[data-d="5"] { transition-delay: .35s; }

  /* hero entrance */
  .hero-inner > div > * { animation: heroIn .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) both; }
  .hero-inner > div > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .08s; }
  .hero-inner > div > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .16s; }
  .hero-inner > div > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .24s; }
  @keyframes heroIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

  /* drifting glow behind the hero */
  .hero::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    width: 620px; height: 620px; right: -160px; top: -180px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,.13) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0) 68%);
    animation: blobDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  @keyframes blobDrift {
    0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
    50%  { transform: translate3d(-60px,50px,0) scale(1.14); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(30px,-40px,0) scale(.94); }
  }

  /* nav condenses on scroll */
  nav { transition: padding .28s ease, background .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease; }
  nav.scrolled { padding-top: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; background: rgba(8,12,18,.93); box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.55); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
  nav.scrolled .nav-logo img { height: 52px !important; transition: height .28s ease; }
  .nav-logo img { transition: height .28s ease; }
  /* long dropdowns must not run off the bottom of the screen */
  .nav-dropdown { max-height: min(70vh, 560px); overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; }
  .nav-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
  .nav-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--border); }

  /* card lift, used everywhere */
  .uc-card, .ind-card, .pt-card, .st-card, .rfp-card, .stat-card, .loc-card, .test-card {
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .uc-card:hover, .ind-card:hover, .pt-card:hover, .st-card:hover, .rfp-card:hover, .loc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,212,255,.18);
  }

  /* counters */
  .stat-num.counting { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

  /* keyword marquee */
  .mq {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; padding: 16px 0; position: relative;
  }
  .mq::before, .mq::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 120px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .mq::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), transparent); }
  .mq::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--navy), transparent); }
  .mq-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: mqScroll 42s linear infinite; }
  .mq:hover .mq-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .mq-item {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 0 30px;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .mq-item .mqe { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .mq-item::after { content: ""; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--cyan); margin-left: 30px; }
  @keyframes mqScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     EMOJI ACCENTS (transparent glyphs, never a chip or a box)
     ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .tag-emoji, .uc-emoji, .ind-emoji, .rfp-emoji, .pt-emoji, .st-emoji, .mqe, .hq-pin, .warn-emoji, .vs-emoji {
    background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important;
    font-style: normal; line-height: 1;
    /* keep the glyph readable on a near-black background without a plate behind it */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,.65));
  }
  .tag-emoji { font-size: 1.02em; margin-right: 4px; }
  .uc-emoji { display: block; font-size: 1.9rem; margin: 0 0 12px; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
  .uc-card:hover .uc-emoji { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg); }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     INDUSTRY CARDS
     ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .ind-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 30px 26px 26px;
    text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ind-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 3px; background: var(--cyan);
    transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ind-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .ind-emoji { font-size: 2.3rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
  .ind-card:hover .ind-emoji { transform: scale(1.16) rotate(-6deg); }
  .ind-card h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--white); margin: 0 0 10px; letter-spacing: .2px; }
  .ind-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.62; margin: 0 0 18px; flex: 1; }
  .ind-go { font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     LEGACY MSP vs CLOUD GUARDIAN
     ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .vs-band { background: var(--navy); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .vs-wrap { margin-top: 36px; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .vs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 640px; }
  .vs-table th, .vs-table td { text-align: left; padding: 16px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: top; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; }
  .vs-table thead th {
    font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cyan);
  }
  .vs-table thead th:last-child { color: var(--cyan); }
  .vs-table tbody th {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
    width: 150px; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .vs-old { color: var(--muted); }
  .vs-old::before { content: "✕ "; color: #ff5c5c; font-weight: 700; }
  .vs-new { color: var(--white); }
  .vs-new::before { content: "✓ "; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; }
  .vs-table tbody tr { transition: background .25s; }
  .vs-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(0,212,255,.045); }
  @media (max-width: 700px) { .vs-table tbody th { width: auto; white-space: normal; } }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     RFP / PUBLIC SECTOR
     ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .rfp-band { background: var(--black); }
  .rfp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .rfp-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 28px 24px; }
  .rfp-emoji { font-size: 1.9rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .rfp-card h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--white); margin: 0 0 10px; }
  .rfp-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     SUPPORT PORTAL
     ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .pt-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(288px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .pt-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 28px 24px 24px;
    text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative;
  }
  .pt-emoji { font-size: 2.1rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
  .pt-card:hover .pt-emoji { transform: scale(1.14) rotate(-5deg); }
  .pt-card h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--white); margin: 0 0 10px; }
  .pt-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.62; margin: 0 0 18px; flex: 1; }
  .pt-go { font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }
  .pt-urgent { border-color: rgba(255,92,92,.55); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,92,92,.09), var(--card) 60%); }
  .pt-urgent .pt-go { color: #ff8a8a; }
  .pt-urgent:hover { border-color: #ff5c5c; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,92,92,.3); }
  .pt-urgent .pt-emoji { animation: pulseAlert 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes pulseAlert { 0%,100% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.12); } }
  .pt-soon { border-style: dashed; }

  .st-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
  .st-card {
    background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 20px;
    text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  }
  .st-emoji { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .st-card strong { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .st-card span:last-child { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.5; }

  .warn-box {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-top: 36px; padding: 24px 26px;
    background: rgba(255,92,92,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,92,92,.4);
  }
  .warn-emoji { font-size: 1.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .warn-box strong { display: block; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .warn-box p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     HQ PHOTO (discreet, in the footer NAP block)
     ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .hq-card { max-width: 320px; }
  .hq-card img {
    width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    filter: saturate(.72) contrast(1.06) brightness(.82); transition: filter .4s;
  }
  .hq-card:hover img { filter: saturate(1) contrast(1.04) brightness(.95); }
  .hq-cap {
    display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 1.1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .hq-card { max-width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; } }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     REDUCED MOTION, respect the OS setting, always
     ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
    .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    .mq-track { animation: none !important; }
  }