/* =====================================================================
 * Tech Efficient LLC — marketing site
 * Richer pass: indigo primary + amber/cyan/rose accents per service,
 * gradient hero, color-blocked sections, process/quote/blog UI.
 * =================================================================== */
:root {
  --bg:           #ffffff;
  --bg-soft:      #eef3fb;
  --bg-deeper:    #eef1f7;
  --ink:          #0a0d12;
  --ink-2:        #2c333d;
  --ink-muted:    #5d6673;
  --ink-faint:    #8a93a0;
  --line:         #e4e8ee;
  --line-soft:    #eef1f5;

  /* Primary accent */
  --indigo:       #4f46e5;
  --indigo-2:     #6366f1;
  --indigo-soft:  #eef2ff;
  --indigo-hover: #4338ca;
  --indigo-ring:  rgba(99, 102, 241, .25);

  /* Secondary accents (per-card, gradients) */
  --cyan:         #0891b2;
  --cyan-2:       #06b6d4;
  --cyan-soft:    #ecfeff;

  --amber:        #d97706;
  --amber-2:      #f59e0b;
  --amber-soft:   #fffbeb;

  --rose:         #be123c;
  --rose-2:       #e11d48;
  --rose-soft:    #fff1f2;

  --emerald:      #047857;
  --emerald-2:    #10b981;
  --emerald-soft: #ecfdf5;

  --shadow-sm:    0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, .07), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, .04);
  --shadow-md:    0 8px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
  --shadow-lg:    0 30px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, .12), 0 8px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  --radius:       12px;
  --radius-lg:    18px;
  --t-fast:       140ms cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
  --t-base:       240ms cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html, body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
               "Helvetica Neue", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: var(--indigo); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--indigo-hover); }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
.muted { color: var(--ink-muted); }

.grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--indigo-hover) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

/* =====================================================================
 * Buttons
 * =================================================================== */
.btn-primary, .btn-ghost {
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: .65rem 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .35rem;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: #000; color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); }
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--indigo); }
.btn-lg { padding: .85rem 1.4rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* =====================================================================
 * Nav
 * =================================================================== */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 20;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(238, 243, 251, 0) 0%, rgba(238, 243, 251, .55) 100%),
    rgba(238, 243, 251, .85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(15, 20, 25, .02);
}
.nav::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo-hover) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: .9rem 1.5rem;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.brand-mark {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: url('/assets/favicon-192.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
.nav-menu a { color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; }
.nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-menu a.active { color: var(--indigo); }
.nav-menu .btn-primary { padding: .5rem 1rem; font-size: .9rem; }

/* Hamburger button — desktop hidden, mobile visible */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: .55rem .65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); border-color: #c9d1db; box-shadow: none; transform: none; }
.nav-toggle:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-ring); }
.nav-toggle-bars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  width: 22px;
}
.nav-toggle-bars span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), opacity var(--t-fast);
}
/* Animate to an X when open */
.is-open .nav-toggle-bars span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.is-open .nav-toggle-bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.is-open .nav-toggle-bars span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-inner { position: relative; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .98);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: .25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: max-height var(--t-base), opacity var(--t-base);
  }
  .is-open .nav-menu {
    max-height: 80vh;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav-menu a {
    padding: .85rem .25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .nav-menu a:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
  .nav-menu .nav-cta {
    margin-top: .85rem;
    align-self: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: .85rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* =====================================================================
 * Hero
 * =================================================================== */
.hero {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 92% -10%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 5% 110%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 35% at 50% 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, .08), transparent 60%);
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero h1 span.grad-text { display: block; }

.lede {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: .75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.hero-bullets {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.hero-bullets li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.hero-bullets li span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--emerald-soft);
  color: var(--emerald);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Decorative card stack */
.hero-art { position: relative; height: 380px; }
.art-card {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.art-1 {
  inset: 30px 60px 60px 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-soft) 0%, transparent 50%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, var(--line-soft) 0 1px, transparent 1px 32px),
    var(--bg);
}
.art-1::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 16px;
  width: 60%; height: 6px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo) 0%, var(--cyan-2) 100%);
}
.art-2 {
  inset: 90px 0 30px 70px;
  transform: rotate(3deg);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, .15) 0%, transparent 60%), var(--bg);
}
.art-2::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 22px; left: 22px; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--amber-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-2);
}
.art-3 {
  inset: 150px 130px 0 130px;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #1a2230 100%);
  border-color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.art-3::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: 22px; right: 22px; top: 22px; height: 8px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo-hover), var(--cyan));
  opacity: .9;
}
.art-blob {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px; right: -30px;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-hover) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: .35;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .hero-art { display: none; } }

/* =====================================================================
 * Stat strip
 * =================================================================== */
.stat-strip {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-strip::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 90% 50%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .25), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 10% 50%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .15), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.stat-grid > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .15rem; }
.stat-grid strong {
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fff 0%, #c7d2fe 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.stat-grid span { color: #c9d1db; font-size: .88rem; }

/* =====================================================================
 * Section scaffolding
 * =================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(67, 56, 202, .18) 35%,
    rgba(8, 145, 178, .18) 65%,
    transparent 100%) 1;
}
.section-soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.section-head { max-width: 42rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-head.with-aside {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
  max-width: none; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head.with-aside > div { max-width: 42rem; }
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.section-head .lede { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =====================================================================
 * Services — per-card accent
 * =================================================================== */
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem 1.7rem;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--card-grad, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo) 0%, var(--indigo-2) 100%));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 .5rem;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.service-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.service-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--card-bg, var(--indigo-soft));
  color: var(--card-fg, var(--indigo));
}
.service-card--indigo { --card-grad: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo) 0%, var(--indigo-2) 100%); --card-bg: var(--indigo-soft); --card-fg: var(--indigo); }
.service-card--cyan   { --card-grad: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan)   0%, var(--cyan-2)   100%); --card-bg: var(--cyan-soft);   --card-fg: var(--cyan);   }
.service-card--amber  { --card-grad: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber)  0%, var(--amber-2)  100%); --card-bg: var(--amber-soft);  --card-fg: var(--amber);  }
.service-card--rose   { --card-grad: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose)   0%, var(--rose-2)   100%); --card-bg: var(--rose-soft);   --card-fg: var(--rose);   }

/* =====================================================================
 * Process
 * =================================================================== */
.process-grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  counter-reset: process;
}
.process-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
}
.process-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.process-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, monospace;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--indigo);
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
  padding: .25rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
}
.process-card:nth-child(2) .process-num { color: var(--cyan); background: var(--cyan-soft); }
.process-card:nth-child(3) .process-num { color: var(--amber); background: var(--amber-soft); }
.process-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .45rem; font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.process-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .96rem; }

/* =====================================================================
 * Quotes
 * =================================================================== */
.quote-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.quote-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
}
.quote-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.quote-card p { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.55; font-style: italic; }
.quote-card footer { color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; font-style: normal; }
.quote-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--indigo);
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
  padding: .2rem .55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}
.quote-card:nth-child(2) .quote-tag { color: var(--cyan); background: var(--cyan-soft); }
.quote-card:nth-child(3) .quote-tag { color: var(--amber); background: var(--amber-soft); }

/* =====================================================================
 * Clients (logo cards)
 * =================================================================== */
.logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.logo-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
  gap: .85rem;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
  min-height: 170px;
}
.logo-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.logo-card img { max-height: 56px; max-width: 75%; object-fit: contain; transition: opacity var(--t-fast); }

/* Logos designed for dark backgrounds — flip the card */
.logo-card--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1726 0%, #1a2536 100%);
  border-color: #1f2940;
}
.logo-card--dark .logo-desc { color: #c9d1db; }
.logo-card--dark:hover { border-color: var(--indigo-2); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, .25); }

.logo-card .wordmark {
  font-family: ui-serif, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--indigo) 0%, var(--cyan-2) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  padding: .35rem .75rem;
}
.logo-desc { color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.4; }

/* =====================================================================
 * About
 * =================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.about-grid h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.about-grid p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.about-stats {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--indigo-soft) 0%, var(--cyan-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.about-stats > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.about-stats strong { font-size: 2.2rem; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.1; }
.about-stats span { color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.about-photo {
  margin-top: .5rem;
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
}
.about-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* Founder bio (Meet the team) — photo + prose split */
.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 280px) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; } }
.founder-photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--panel);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.4;
}
.founder-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
}
.founder-bio p {
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.founder-bio a { color: var(--indigo); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.founder-bio a:hover { color: var(--indigo-2); }

/* Certifications grid */
.cert-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.cert-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cert-mark {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo) 0%, var(--cyan-2) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cert-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 .15rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.cert-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.cert-card a { color: var(--ink-muted); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.cert-card a:hover { color: var(--ink-2); }

/* =====================================================================
 * Blog teaser cards (homepage)
 * =================================================================== */
.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
}
.post-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.post-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--indigo);
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
  padding: .2rem .55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.post-card h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.post-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .95rem; flex: 1; }
.post-card-meta { color: var(--ink-faint); font-size: .82rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* =====================================================================
 * CTA band
 * =================================================================== */
.section-cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 90% at 100% 50%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .35), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 90% at 0% 50%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .25), transparent 60%),
    var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  border-top-color: var(--ink);
}
.section-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0 0 .35rem; }
.section-cta .lede { color: #c9d1db; margin: 0; }
.cta-band {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-cta .btn-primary {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
}
.section-cta .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--indigo-soft); color: var(--ink); }

/* =====================================================================
 * Footer
 * =================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft) 0%, var(--bg-deeper) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo-hover) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
}

.footer-brand-col { max-width: 22rem; }
.footer-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.footer-tag {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.footer-brand-col .btn-primary { padding: .55rem 1rem; font-size: .92rem; }

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .55rem; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--ink-2); transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--indigo); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.footer-bottom-meta { color: var(--ink-faint); }
.footer a { color: var(--ink-2); }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--indigo); }

/* =====================================================================
 * Modal (contact)
 * =================================================================== */
.modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 50; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 1.5rem; }
.modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 18, .55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  animation: fade-in var(--t-base) ease;
}
.modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; max-width: 520px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  animation: pop-in var(--t-base) cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.modal-card h2 { margin: 0 0 .35rem; font-size: 1.4rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: .5rem; right: .5rem;
  background: transparent; border: 0;
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
  width: 2rem; height: 2rem; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.modal form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.modal label {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .35rem;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2);
}
.modal input[type=text],
.modal input[type=email],
.modal textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: .6rem .75rem;
  width: 100%;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.modal input:focus, .modal textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--indigo-ring);
}
.modal textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.modal .grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .modal .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.modal-actions { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: .5rem; margin-top: .25rem; }
.hp { position: absolute; left: -9999px; height: 0; width: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.form-status {
  margin-top: .75rem;
  padding: .55rem .8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-status.sending { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-muted); }
.form-status.ok      { background: var(--emerald-soft); color: var(--emerald); }
.form-status.err     { background: var(--rose-soft); color: var(--rose); }

@keyframes fade-in { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes pop-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px) scale(.98); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); } }

/* =====================================================================
 * Blog (index + single post)
 * =================================================================== */
.blog-page { padding: 4rem 0 5rem; }
.blog-head { max-width: 44rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.blog-head h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin: .25rem 0 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.blog-head p  { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 1.05rem; }

.post-list { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.post-list .post-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.85rem; }
.post-list .post-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }

.post-page article { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.post-page .post-meta {
  display: inline-flex; gap: .85rem; align-items: center;
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.post-page h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.15; margin: .25rem 0 1.25rem; }
.post-page .post-summary { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0 0 2.25rem; }
.post-page .post-body { font-size: 1.04rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.7; }
.post-page .post-body h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 2rem 0 .85rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--ink); }
.post-page .post-body h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; margin: 1.5rem 0 .65rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--ink); }
.post-page .post-body p, .post-page .post-body ul, .post-page .post-body ol { margin: 0 0 1.05rem; }
.post-page .post-body code {
  background: var(--bg-deeper);
  padding: .12rem .4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: .92em;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
}
.post-page .post-body pre {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #e5e7eb;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow-x: auto;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}
.post-page .post-body pre code { background: transparent; padding: 0; }
.post-page .post-body blockquote {
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
  padding: .35rem 1.25rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--indigo-2);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-style: italic;
}
.post-page .post-body figure {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.post-page .post-body figure img,
.post-page .post-body img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: var(--panel, #fff);
}
/* Inline icon-style images that sit next to a heading (e.g. logo glyphs) —
   keep them small and not card-styled. */
.post-page .post-body h2 img,
.post-page .post-body h3 img {
  max-height: 1.4em;
  width: auto;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: .5rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
}
.post-page .post-body figcaption {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-top: .5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.post-page .back-link,
.back-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.post-page .back-link:hover, .back-link:hover { color: var(--indigo); }

/* =====================================================================
 * Service cards become real links — keep them feeling like cards
 * =================================================================== */
a.service-card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
a.service-card .service-card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: .85rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--card-fg, var(--indigo));
}
a.service-card:hover .service-card-link { color: var(--card-fg, var(--indigo-hover)); }

/* =====================================================================
 * Inner-page hero (about, services, clients, service detail)
 * =================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 95% 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 5% 100%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .10), transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: .25rem 0 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.page-hero .lede { max-width: 42rem; }

.page-hero--cyan  { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 95% 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, .18), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 5% 100%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .08), transparent 60%); }
.page-hero--amber { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 95% 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, .18), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 5% 100%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .08), transparent 60%); }
.page-hero--rose  { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 95% 0%, rgba(225, 29, 72, .15), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 5% 100%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .08), transparent 60%); }

/* =====================================================================
 * Two-column blocks (symptoms / capabilities, etc.)
 * =================================================================== */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
.two-col h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 0 0 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }

.symptom-list, .capability-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .65rem;
}
.symptom-list li, .capability-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.symptom-list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .55rem;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber-2);
}
.capability-list li::before {
  content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--emerald-2); font-weight: 700;
}

/* =====================================================================
 * Examples grid (service detail pages)
 * =================================================================== */
.example-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.example-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
}
.example-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.example-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .55rem; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.example-card p  { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* =====================================================================
 * About-page values + stack
 * =================================================================== */
.value-grid, .stack-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.value-card, .stack-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
}
.value-card:hover, .stack-card:hover { border-color: var(--indigo-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.value-num {
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, monospace;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--indigo);
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
  padding: .25rem .65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.value-card:nth-child(2) .value-num { color: var(--cyan); background: var(--cyan-soft); }
.value-card:nth-child(3) .value-num { color: var(--amber); background: var(--amber-soft); }
.value-card:nth-child(4) .value-num { color: var(--rose); background: var(--rose-soft); }
.value-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
  color: var(--indigo);
  background: var(--indigo-soft);
}
.value-icon--indigo { color: var(--indigo); background: var(--indigo-soft); }
.value-icon--cyan   { color: var(--cyan);   background: var(--cyan-soft); }
.value-icon--amber  { color: var(--amber);  background: var(--amber-soft); }
.value-icon--rose   { color: var(--rose);   background: var(--rose-soft); }
.value-card h3, .stack-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.value-card p, .stack-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .96rem; }

/* =====================================================================
 * Clients page — full client cards
 * =================================================================== */
.client-detail {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}
.client-detail:hover { border-color: var(--indigo-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.client-detail-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
@media (max-width: 540px) { .client-detail-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .75rem; } }
.client-detail-head h2 { margin: 0 0 .15rem; font-size: 1.4rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.client-detail-head .muted { font-size: .9rem; }

.client-logo {
  width: 140px; height: 100px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.client-logo--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1726 0%, #1a2536 100%);
  border-color: #1f2940;
}
.client-logo img { max-width: 80%; max-height: 60px; object-fit: contain; }
.client-logo .wordmark {
  font-family: ui-serif, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink); padding: 0 .5rem;
}

.client-detail-body { padding: 1.75rem 2rem; }
.client-detail-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 1.5rem 0 .65rem; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.client-overview { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem; }

.client-quote {
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--indigo-2);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.client-detail--cyan  .client-quote { border-left-color: var(--cyan-2); }
.client-detail--amber .client-quote { border-left-color: var(--amber-2); }
.client-detail--rose  .client-quote { border-left-color: var(--rose-2); }
.client-quote p { margin: .5rem 0 .75rem; color: var(--ink-2); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.client-quote footer { color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.client-quote .quote-tag { margin: 0 0 .25rem; }