/* =========================================================
   GISELLE BRANDS GROUP — LIGHT / TEAL THEME
   Layout inspired by the "Disrupt" startup template
   Fonts: Plus Jakarta Sans (display) / DM Sans (body)
========================================================= */

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

:root {
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-soft: #f8f5f9;
  --bg-mint: #f2e9f4;
  --ink: #1c1620;
  --ink-soft: #5d5566;
  --line: #e8e2eb;
  --teal: #561D5E;
  --teal-dark: #3f1546;
  --teal-light: #e7d6ea;
  --dark: #1d0d20;
  --dark-soft: #2b1530;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-pill: 100px;
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px -20px rgba(31,15,34,0.2);
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -16px rgba(31,15,34,0.16);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

/* ---------- NAV ---------- */
nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 56px;
  transition: background 0.35s, padding 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}
nav.scrolled, nav.solid {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 14px 56px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -16px rgba(31,15,34,0.3);
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.nav-logo img { height: 42px; width: auto; display: block; }
.nav-logo .mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--teal); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.nav-logo span { color: var(--teal); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 34px; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
.nav-links > li { position: relative; }
.nav-links > li > a { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: color 0.2s; padding: 8px 0; }
.nav-links > li > a:hover, .nav-links > li > a.active { color: var(--teal); }
.nav-links .caret { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px); opacity: 0.6; }
/* dropdown */
.dropdown { position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 10px; min-width: 220px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.22s, transform 0.22s, visibility 0.22s; }
.nav-links > li:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
.dropdown a { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); border-radius: 8px; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
.dropdown a:hover { background: var(--bg-mint); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.nav-cta { background: var(--teal); color: #fff !important; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.nav-hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-hamburger span { display: block; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ---------- MOBILE MENU ---------- */
.mobile-menu { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: #fff; z-index: 200; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 22px; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1); }
.mobile-menu.open { transform: none; }
.mobile-menu a { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.mobile-close { position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 26px; background: none; border: none; font-size: 2rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn-primary { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; padding: 15px 34px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(86,29,94,0.5); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary svg, .btn-dark svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; stroke: #fff; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }
.btn-ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); padding: 15px 34px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1.5px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; cursor: pointer; transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.2s; }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 15px 34px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s; }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--dark-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
section { position: relative; }
.section-pad { padding: 110px 56px; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 70px 56px; }
.container { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }
.container-wide { max-width: 1340px; margin: 0 auto; }
.eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 22px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--teal); }
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 50px); color: var(--ink); }
.section-title .accent { color: var(--teal); }
.lead { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.85; }
.muted { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.head-narrow { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero { padding: 160px 56px 90px; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 75% 0%, var(--bg-mint), transparent 60%), var(--bg); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-dots { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(var(--line) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px); background-size: 26px 26px; mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 40%, #000, transparent 75%); opacity: 0.6; }
.hero-grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 8px 16px 8px 10px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); margin-bottom: 26px; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.1s forwards; }
.hero-pill b { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 72px); line-height: 1.04; color: var(--ink); opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.25s forwards; }
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--teal); position: relative; }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 520px; margin: 26px 0 36px; line-height: 1.8; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.45s forwards; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.65s forwards; }
.play-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.play-circle { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); transition: transform 0.25s, background 0.25s; }
.play-btn:hover .play-circle { transform: scale(1.08); background: var(--bg-mint); }
.play-circle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: var(--teal); margin-left: 2px; }
.hero-visual { position: relative; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.5s forwards; }
.hero-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/4.4; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.hero-badge { position: absolute; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 16px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; }
.hero-badge.b1 { bottom: 28px; left: -26px; }
.hero-badge.b2 { top: 36px; right: -22px; }
.hero-badge .hb-ico { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--bg-mint); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero-badge .hb-ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: var(--teal); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }
.hero-badge .hb-num { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink); }
.hero-badge .hb-lbl { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- LOGO STRIP ---------- */
.logo-strip { background: var(--dark); padding: 40px 56px; overflow: hidden; }
.logo-strip-inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.logo-strip-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; max-width: 150px; }
.marquee-wrap { overflow: hidden; flex: 1; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 56px; width: max-content; animation: marquee 26s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

/* ---------- ABOUT SPLIT ---------- */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.split.v-top { align-items: start; }
.about-images { position: relative; }
.about-images img { border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.about-images .ai-main { width: 88%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; }
.about-images .ai-sub { position: absolute; bottom: -36px; right: 0; width: 52%; aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-fit: cover; border: 6px solid #fff; }
.exp-badge { position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 24px; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 22px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.exp-badge .n { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 800; font-size: 2.3rem; line-height: 1; }
.exp-badge .l { font-size: 0.72rem; opacity: 0.9; margin-top: 4px; }
.mv-block { margin-top: 22px; }
.mv-item { padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.mv-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mv-item h5 { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.mv-item h5::before { content: ''; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); }
.mv-item p { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- SERVICE / COMPANY CARDS ---------- */
.cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.s-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 36px 32px; transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.s-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.s-ico { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 15px; background: var(--bg-mint); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 22px; transition: background 0.3s; }
.s-card:hover .s-ico { background: var(--teal); }
.s-ico svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; stroke: var(--teal); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8; transition: stroke 0.3s; }
.s-card:hover .s-ico svg { stroke: #fff; }
.s-card h4 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.s-card p { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--ink-soft); flex: 1; line-height: 1.75; }
.s-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--teal); }
.s-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: var(--teal); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.s-card:hover .s-link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
/* image-topped company card */
.s-card.has-img { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.s-card.has-img .s-card-img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.s-card.has-img .s-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s; }
.s-card.has-img:hover .s-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.s-card.has-img .s-card-body { padding: 30px 30px 34px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.s-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 9px; }

/* ---------- CTA BANNER (dark) ---------- */
.cta-dark { background: var(--dark); border-radius: 28px; padding: 64px 60px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-dark::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -60px; width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(138,78,147,0.45), transparent 70%); }
.cta-dark-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-dark h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 40px); max-width: 620px; }
.cta-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--teal-light); }
.cta-dark .eyebrow::before { background: var(--teal-light); }

/* ---------- STATS ---------- */
.stats-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.stats-img { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.stats-img img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 5/4; object-fit: cover; }
.stats-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
.stat-cell .sn { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; }
.stat-cell .sl { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 8px; }

/* dark stat band */
.stat-band { background: var(--dark); padding: 64px 56px; }
.stat-band .stat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; gap: 30px; }
.stat-band .scell { text-align: center; }
.stat-band .scell .sn { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.stat-band .scell .sn em { color: var(--teal); font-style: normal; }
.stat-band .scell .sl { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 8px; }

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.tcards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 26px; }
.t-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.t-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.t-quote-mark { font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 3rem; line-height: 0.6; color: var(--teal); opacity: 0.4; }
.t-text { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.8; margin: 14px 0 24px; }
.t-person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.t-person img { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.t-person .tn { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.t-person .tr { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--teal); }

/* ---------- BLOG ---------- */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 26px; }
.b-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.b-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.b-card-img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.b-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s; }
.b-card:hover .b-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.b-card-body { padding: 26px 26px 30px; }
.b-cat { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--teal); background: var(--bg-mint); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.b-card h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.b-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- PAGE HERO (interior) ---------- */
.page-hero { padding: 150px 56px 80px; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 90% at 80% 0%, var(--bg-mint), transparent 60%), var(--bg); text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero-dots { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(var(--line) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px); background-size: 26px 26px; mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 50% 30%, #000, transparent 75%); opacity: 0.5; }
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 66px); color: var(--ink); }
.page-hero h1 .accent { color: var(--teal); }
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 18px; }
.breadcrumb { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb span { opacity: 0.5; }

/* ---------- LIST ---------- */
.check-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 13px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.check-list li .ck { flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-mint); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1px; }
.check-list li .ck svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; stroke: var(--teal); fill: none; stroke-width: 2.4; }
.check-list li b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- TAGS ---------- */
.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.tag { background: var(--bg-mint); color: var(--teal-dark); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- GALLERY ---------- */
.gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.gallery-item { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1; position: relative; }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.gallery-item.wide { aspect-ratio: 2/1; grid-column: span 2; }

/* ---------- LISTINGS (real estate) ---------- */
.listings { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 26px; }
.listing { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.listing:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.listing-img { aspect-ratio: 16/11; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.listing-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s; }
.listing:hover .listing-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.listing-tag { position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.listing-body { padding: 22px 24px 26px; }
.listing-loc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.listing-title { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.listing-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-soft); padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* ---------- FLOW STEPS ---------- */
.flow { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.flow-step { text-align: center; padding: 10px; }
.flow-num { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-mint); border: 2px solid var(--teal-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 20px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--teal); }
.flow-step h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.flow-step p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.contact-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin-top: 30px; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-item .ci-ico { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--bg-mint); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-item .ci-ico svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; stroke: var(--teal); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8; }
.contact-item .ci-l { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-item .ci-v { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 13px 16px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--teal); background: #fff; }
.form-group textarea { resize: none; height: 130px; }

/* company directory mini cards */
.dir-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 16px; }
.dir-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 24px 18px; text-align: center; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.dir-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.dir-card .dn { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 1rem; }
.dir-card .dl { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--teal); word-break: break-all; }

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
footer { background: var(--dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 70px 56px 36px; }
.footer-inner { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 50px; }
.footer-brand .nav-logo { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-brand .nav-logo img { height: 46px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.footer-social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s; }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.footer-social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: #fff; }
.footer-col h5 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.footer-col ul a { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer-bottom { max-width: 1180px; margin: 50px auto 0; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-bottom span { color: var(--teal); }

/* ---------- REVEAL ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .hero-visual { max-width: 460px; }
  .split, .stats-split, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .cards-grid, .blog-grid, .listings, .flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .tcards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .dir-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-band .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav { padding: 16px 22px; }
  nav.scrolled, nav.solid { padding: 12px 22px; }
  .nav-links, .nav-right .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .section-pad { padding: 70px 22px; }
  .section-pad-sm { padding: 50px 22px; }
  .hero { padding: 130px 22px 70px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 120px 22px 60px; }
  .logo-strip { padding: 30px 22px; }
  .logo-strip-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px; }
  .stat-band { padding: 50px 22px; }
  footer { padding: 56px 22px 30px; }
  .cards-grid, .blog-grid, .listings, .flow, .gallery, .stats-list, .form-row, .footer-inner, .dir-grid, .stat-band .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-dark { padding: 44px 28px; border-radius: 22px; }
  .cta-dark-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .about-images .ai-sub { position: static; width: 60%; margin-top: 16px; border: none; }
  .exp-badge { top: 16px; left: 16px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ===== LOGO FEATURES (added) ===== */
/* Floating logo badge on company cards (overlaps image bottom-right) */
.s-card.has-img { position: relative; }
.s-card.has-img .s-card-img { position: relative; }
/* badge anchored to the CARD (not the clipped image) so it never gets cut.
   The card image is aspect-ratio 16/10; the badge sits on that bottom edge. */
.card-logo { position: absolute; right: 22px; top: 0; width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 9px; z-index: 3; transform: translateY(-50%); transition: transform 0.3s; }
.s-card.has-img:hover .card-logo { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06); }
.card-logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.s-card.has-img .s-card-body { padding-top: 42px; position: relative; }

/* Page-hero logo slot (interior company pages) */
.hero-logo { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 22px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 16px; margin: 0 auto 26px; }
.hero-logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

/* Homepage logo showcase grid (logo + info always visible) */
.logo-showcase { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 56px; }
.ls-card { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; }
.ls-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.ls-logo { width: 72px; height: 72px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--bg-mint); padding: 11px; transition: background 0.3s; }
.ls-card:hover .ls-logo { background: var(--teal-light); }
.ls-logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.ls-body { flex: 1; }
.ls-tag { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); }
.ls-name { font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans'; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 3px 0 7px; }
.ls-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.6; }
.ls-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--teal); }
.ls-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: var(--teal); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.ls-card:hover .ls-link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .logo-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-logo { width: 56px; height: 56px; right: 18px; }
  .hero-logo { width: 84px; height: 84px; }
}

/* ===== HERO SLIDER (added) ===== */
.hero-slider { position: relative; display: grid; }
.hero-slide { grid-area: 1 / 1; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.7s ease; }
.hero-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* neutralize the original one-time load animations; set hidden base */
.hero-slide .hero-pill,
.hero-slide h1,
.hero-slide .hero-sub,
.hero-slide .hero-actions,
.hero-slide .hero-visual { opacity: 0; animation: none; }

/* staggered text + visual entrance, re-fires each time a slide becomes active */
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-pill   { animation: heroIn 0.6s 0.12s both; }
.hero-slide.is-active h1           { animation: heroIn 0.7s 0.26s both; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-sub    { animation: heroIn 0.7s 0.46s both; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-actions{ animation: heroIn 0.7s 0.64s both; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-visual { animation: heroPop 0.85s 0.18s both; }

@keyframes heroIn  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes heroPop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.97); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* slider controls */
.hero-nav { position: relative; z-index: 3; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; max-width: 1240px; margin: 40px auto 0; }
.hero-dots-nav { display: flex; gap: 9px; }
.hdot { width: 10px; height: 10px; padding: 0; border: none; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line); cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.25s, width 0.25s, border-radius 0.25s; }
.hdot:hover { background: var(--teal-light); }
.hdot.is-active { background: var(--teal); width: 28px; border-radius: 6px; }
.hero-arrow { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.2s; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.hero-arrow:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-nav { margin-top: 30px; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ===== keep all button labels on one line (added) ===== */
.btn-primary, .btn-ghost, .btn-dark, .play-btn, .nav-cta, .form-submit { white-space: nowrap; }