/* ============ EXTERNALIZED CSS ============ */
/* Original inline CSS moved here without changing the visual rules. */
/* ============ RESET & BASE ============ */
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
  :root {
    --navy-950: #170F16;
    --navy-900: #201720;
    --navy-800: #321B32;
    --navy-700: #5D3A54;
    --navy-600: #714B67;
    --gold-600: #5D3A54;
    --gold-500: #714B67;
    --gold-400: #A24689;
    --gold-300: #C98BB8;
    --gold-100: #F1E9EE;
    --cream: #FAF8F3;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --gray-50: #F8FAFC;
    --gray-100: #F1F5F9;
    --gray-200: #E2E8F0;
    --gray-300: #CBD5E1;
    --gray-400: #94A3B8;
    --gray-500: #64748B;
    --gray-600: #475569;
    --gray-700: #334155;
    --gray-800: #1E293B;
    --gray-900: #201720;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,35,71,0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(15,35,71,0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15,35,71,0.05), 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15,35,71,0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(15,35,71,0.15);
    --shadow-xl: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(15,35,71,0.25);
    --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(113,75,103,0.35);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 28px;
    --container: 1240px;

  }
  body {

    color: var(--gray-800);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
  button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
  ul { list-style: none; }
  ::selection { background: var(--gold-400); color: var(--navy-900); }

  /* ============ LAYOUT ============ */
  .container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
  .section { padding: 100px 0; position: relative; }
  .section-sm { padding: 70px 0; }
  .bg-cream { background: var(--cream); }
  .bg-gray { background: var(--gray-50); }
  .bg-navy { background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--white); }
  .bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
  .bg-navy-gradient { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 50%, var(--navy-800) 100%); color: var(--white); }
  .bg-navy-gradient h2, .bg-navy-gradient h3 { color: var(--white); }

  /* ============ TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS ============ */
  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;

    font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-600);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--navy-900);
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray-500); max-width: 620px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .center-text { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .center-text .section-subtitle { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .text-gold { color: var(--gold-500); }
  .gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400) 0%, var(--gold-600) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }

  /* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
     font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
    padding: 15px 28px; border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400) 0%, var(--gold-600) 100%);
    color: var(--navy-900);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(113,75,103,0.5); }
  .btn-navy {
    background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--white);
  }
  .btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-800); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent; color: var(--navy-900);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-300);
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--navy-900); background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-outline-light {
    background: transparent; color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  }
  .btn-outline-light:hover { border-color: var(--gold-400); color: var(--gold-400); }
  .btn-ghost-gold {
    background: rgba(113,75,103,0.1); color: var(--gold-600);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(113,75,103,0.3);
  }
  .btn-ghost-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-400); color: var(--navy-900); border-color: var(--gold-400); }
  .btn-lg { padding: 17px 34px; font-size: 16px; }
  .btn-sm { padding: 11px 20px; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
  .btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* ============ HEADER ============ */
  .header {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    border-bottom-color: var(--gray-200);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -8px rgba(15,35,71,0.08);
  }
  .header-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    height: 76px;
  }
  .logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;  font-weight: 700; font-size: 21px; color: var(--navy-900); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  .logo-mark {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; position: relative;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .logo-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .logo span { color: var(--gold-500); }
  .nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
  .nav a {
     font-weight: 500; font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--gray-700); padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease; position: relative;
  }
  .nav a:hover { color: var(--navy-900); background: var(--gray-100); }
  .nav a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
    height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold-500); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
  .hamburger { display: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); background: white; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .hamburger span { display: block; width: 18px; height: 1.8px; background: var(--navy-900); position: relative; transition: 0.3s; }
  .hamburger span::before, .hamburger span::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 18px; height: 1.8px; background: var(--navy-900); transition: 0.3s; }
  .hamburger span::before { top: -5px; } .hamburger span::after { top: 5px; }
  .hamburger.active span { background: transparent; }
  .hamburger.active span::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .hamburger.active span::after { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed; top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: white; z-index: 999; padding: 30px 24px;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .mobile-menu.active { transform: translateX(0); }
  .mobile-menu a { display: block; padding: 16px 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy-900); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
  .mobile-menu .btn { width: 100%; margin-top: 20px; }

  /* ============ HERO ============ */
  .hero {
    padding: 140px 0 90px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
    width: 700px; height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(113,75,103,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -300px; left: -200px;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36,83,160,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .accent { color: var(--gold-500); position: relative; display: inline-block; }
  .hero h1 .accent { color: var(--gold-500); position: relative; display: inline-block; }
  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 18px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 34px;
  }
  .hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 38px; }
  .trust-indicators { display: flex; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 500; }
  .trust-item .check {
    width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(113,75,103,0.15); color: var(--gold-600);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Hero visual */
  .hero-visual { position: relative; height: 540px; }
  .hero-card {
    position: absolute; background: white; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-card-main {
    width: 100%; max-width: 420px; top: 30px; left: 0;
    animation: floatMain 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes floatMain { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
  .dashboard-head {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-800));
  }
  .dashboard-head .dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
  .dashboard-head .dots span { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; }
  .dashboard-head .dots span:nth-child(1) { background: #FF5F57; }
  .dashboard-head .dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #A24689; }
  .dashboard-head .dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #28C840; }
  .dashboard-head .title {font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
  .dashboard-body { padding: 20px; }
  .dash-stat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .dash-stat { background: var(--gray-50); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; }
  .dash-stat .label { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gray-500); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600; }
  .dash-stat .value {  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); }
  .dash-stat .trend { font-size: 10px; color: #16a34a; font-weight: 600; }
  .dash-chart { background: var(--gray-50); border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .dash-chart .chart-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .dash-chart .chart-title { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 600; }
  .dash-chart .chart-tag { font-size: 9px; background: rgba(113,75,103,0.15); color: var(--gold-600); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
  .bars { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 6px; height: 60px; }
  .bar { flex: 1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-600), var(--navy-800)); border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0; opacity: 0.85; }
  .bar.gold { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); }
  .dash-progress { background: var(--gray-50); border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; }
  .dash-progress .pg-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .dash-progress .pg-head .name { color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 600; }
  .dash-progress .pg-head .pct { color: var(--gold-600); font-weight: 700; }
  .pg-track { height: 5px; background: var(--gray-200); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
  .pg-fill { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); border-radius: 10px; width: 78%; }

  .hero-card-code {
    width: 230px; bottom: 50px; right: -10px;
    padding: 16px; animation: floatAlt 5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
  }
  @keyframes floatAlt { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-15px); } }
  .code-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .code-head .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-400); }
  .code-head .lang { font-family: 'Sora', monospace; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-600); letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
  .code-body { font-family: 'Sora', monospace; font-size: 10.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--gray-700); }
  .code-body .kw { color: #c084fc; }
  .code-body .fn { color: var(--gold-600); }
  .code-body .str { color: #16a34a; }
  .code-body .cm { color: var(--gray-400); }

  .hero-card-badge {
    width: 165px; top: 0; right: 30px;
    padding: 14px 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    animation: floatAlt 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
  }
  .badge-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .badge-text .bt-1 {  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); }
  .badge-text .bt-2 { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gray-500); }

  .hero-orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600));
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(113,75,103,0.5);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white;
  }
  .hero-orb-1 { width: 58px; height: 58px; top: 200px; right: -20px; animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .hero-orb-2 { width: 44px; height: 44px; bottom: 30px; left: 50px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900)); animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.08); } }

  /* ============ STATS ============ */
  .stats { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--navy-900); color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .stats::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-500), transparent);
  }
  .stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
  .stat-item { text-align: center; position: relative; }
  .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; right: -15px; top: 20%; bottom: 20%;
    width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  .stat-num {
   font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 800; color: white; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  }
  .stat-num .gold { color: var(--gold-400); }
  .stat-label { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-weight: 500; }
  .stats-heading { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px; }
  .stats-heading h2 { color: white; font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px); }

  /* ============ INTRO ============ */
  .intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
  .intro-left h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px); margin-bottom: 0; }
  .intro-left .accent-line { width: 60px; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 3px; }
  .intro-right p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .intro-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px 24px; margin: 28px 0 32px; }
  .intro-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 500; }
  .intro-list li svg { color: var(--gold-500); flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ============ HIRE / ASSIGN / GROW ============ */
  .process-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; position: relative; }
  .process-cards::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 60px; left: 18%; right: 18%; height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-400) 0, var(--gold-400) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 16px);
    z-index: 0; opacity: 0.5;
  }
  .pcard {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 30px; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  }
  .pcard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--gold-400); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
  .pcard-num {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto 22px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: white; border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; color: var(--navy-900);
    position: relative; transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .pcard:hover .pcard-num { border-color: var(--gold-400); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: white; }
  .pcard-tag { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--gold-600); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .pcard h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--navy-900); }
  .pcard p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7; }
  .pcarrow {
    position: absolute; top: 48px; right: -20px; width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold-500);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* ============ EXPERTISE GRID ============ */
  .expertise-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 50px; }
  .ecard {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 24px; transition: all 0.35s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  }
  .ecard::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600));
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }
  .ecard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold-300); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
  .ecard:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .ecard-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(113,75,103,0.12), rgba(113,75,103,0.04));
    color: var(--gold-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px; transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }
  .ecard:hover .ecard-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: white; transform: scale(1.05); }
  .ecard h3 { font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy-900); }
  .ecard p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; flex-grow: 1; }
  .ecard-link {
    margin-top: 16px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-600); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
  }
  .ecard:hover .ecard-link { gap: 10px; }

  /* ============ TECH / VERSIONS ============ */
  .tech-section { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%); color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .tech-section::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 10%; right: -10%; width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(113,75,103,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .tech-section::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px; opacity: 0.5;
  }
  .tech-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .tech-section h2 { color: white; }
  .tech-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .version-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin: 40px 0 30px; }
  .vpill {
    padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
     font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s ease; cursor: default;
  }
  .vpill:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: var(--navy-900); border-color: var(--gold-400); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .vpill.latest { border-color: var(--gold-400); color: var(--gold-400); }
  .tech-stack-label { text-align: center; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin: 40px 0 22px; }
  .tech-stack { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
  .tchip {
    padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }
  .tchip:hover { background: rgba(113,75,103,0.15); color: var(--gold-300); border-color: rgba(113,75,103,0.3); }
  .tech-note { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 50px auto 0; font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.7; }

  /* ============ WHY CHOOSE ============ */
  .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 50px; }
  .wcard {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px; transition: all 0.35s ease; position: relative;
  }
  .wcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gold-300); }
  .wcard-num {
    position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 28px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-200); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
 .wcard-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
  .wcard h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy-900); }
  .wcard p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.7; }

  /* ============ TIMELINE ============ */
  .timeline { position: relative; max-width: 880px; margin: 50px auto 0; padding-left: 0; }
  .timeline::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 28px; top: 12px; bottom: 12px; width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-400) 0%, var(--gold-600) 50%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .tstep { position: relative; padding-left: 80px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .tstep:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .tstep-num {
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 58px; height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%; background: white; border: 2px solid var(--gold-400);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy-900);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(113,75,103,0.35); z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .tstep:hover .tstep-num { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: white; transform: scale(1.05); }
  .tstep-card {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px 26px; transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .tstep:hover .tstep-card { border-color: var(--gold-300); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateX(4px); }
  .tstep-card h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--navy-900); }
  .tstep-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.65; }

  /* ============ BENEFITS ============ */
  .benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 30px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .benefit-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .benefit-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold-300); transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
  .benefit-check {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(113,75,103,0.12), rgba(113,75,103,0.04));
    color: var(--gold-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .benefit-item:hover .benefit-check { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: white; }
  .benefit-item span {font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy-900); }
  .benefits-visual {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-800));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 40px; color: white;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 380px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .benefits-visual::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50px; right: -50px;
    width: 250px; height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(113,75,103,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .bv-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .bv-label {font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-400); margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .bv-title { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: white; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.25; }
  .bv-text { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.7; }
  .bv-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .bv-stat .num { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800;  line-height: 1; }
  .bv-stat .lab { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 4px; }

  /* ============ HUB / MORE THAN DEVELOPER ============ */
  .hub-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
  .hub-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; margin-top: 50px; }
  .hub-visual { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hub-svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .hub-center {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 38%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: white; text-align: center; padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(15,35,71,0.4); z-index: 3;
    border: 4px solid white;
  }
  .hub-center .hc-icon { color: var(--gold-400); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .hub-center .hc-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; }
  .hub-center .hc-sub { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
  .hub-node {
    position: absolute; width: 28%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 16px;
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center; padding: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all 0.35s ease; z-index: 2;
  }
  .hub-node:hover { transform: scale(1.08); border-color: var(--gold-400); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
  .hub-node .hn-icon { color: var(--gold-600); margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .hub-node .hn-text {font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-900); line-height: 1.2; }
  .hub-node:nth-child(2) { top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
  .hub-node:nth-child(3) { top: 25%; right: 0; }
  .hub-node:nth-child(4) { bottom: 25%; right: 0; }
  .hub-node:nth-child(5) { bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
  .hub-node:nth-child(6) { bottom: 25%; left: 0; }
  .hub-node:nth-child(7) { top: 25%; left: 0; }
  .hub-node:nth-child(8) { top: 8%; left: 12%; }
  .hub-node:nth-child(9) { top: 8%; right: 12%; }
  .hub-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .hub-list-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .hub-list-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold-300); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
  .hub-list-item .icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(113,75,103,0.1); color: var(--gold-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .hub-list-item span { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy-900); }

  /* ============ INDUSTRIES ============ */
  .industries-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 50px; }
  .ind-card {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 18px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.35s ease;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  }
  .ind-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--gold-400); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: linear-gradient(180deg, white 0%, var(--cream) 100%); }
  .ind-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,35,71,0.06), rgba(15,35,71,0.02));
    color: var(--navy-800); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }
  .ind-card:hover .ind-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: white; }
  .ind-card h3 { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--navy-900); font-weight: 600; }

  /* ============ ENTERPRISE / COMMUNITY ============ */
  .compare-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; margin-top: 50px; }
  .compare-card {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px 36px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }
  .compare-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .compare-card.enterprise { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%); color: white; border-color: var(--navy-700); }
  .compare-card.enterprise h3, .compare-card.enterprise .cc-tag { color: white; }
  .cc-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-600); margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .compare-card.enterprise .cc-tag { color: var(--gold-400); }
  .compare-card h3 { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); }
  .cc-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 26px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .compare-card.enterprise .cc-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
  .cc-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 11px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-700);
  }
  .compare-card.enterprise .cc-list li { border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
  .cc-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .cc-list .check { color: var(--gold-500); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }

  /* ============ DIFFERENTIATORS ============ */
  .diff-section { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 60%, var(--navy-800) 100%); color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .diff-section::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
  }
  .diff-section::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(113,75,103,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .diff-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .diff-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 22px; }
  .diff-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-weight: 500;
    padding: 12px 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .diff-list li:hover { background: rgba(113,75,103,0.08); border-color: rgba(113,75,103,0.25); }
  .diff-list .check {
    width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600));
    color: var(--navy-900); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .diff-visual {
    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .diff-orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: white; color: var(--navy-900);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .diff-orb-center {
    width: 110px; height: 110px; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: white;
     font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;
    z-index: 3; animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .diff-orb-1 { width: 64px; height: 64px; top: 10%; left: 20%; animation: floatAlt 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .diff-orb-2 { width: 56px; height: 56px; top: 18%; right: 14%; animation: floatAlt 6s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s; }
  .diff-orb-3 { width: 70px; height: 70px; bottom: 14%; right: 20%; animation: floatAlt 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
  .diff-orb-4 { width: 60px; height: 60px; bottom: 18%; left: 14%; animation: floatAlt 6.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
  .diff-rings { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
  .diff-ring {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(113,75,103,0.25); border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .diff-ring-1 { width: 60%; height: 60%; animation: rotate 30s linear infinite; }
  .diff-ring-2 { width: 85%; height: 85%; animation: rotate 45s linear infinite reverse; }
  @keyframes rotate { from { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0); } to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }

  /* ============ FAQ ============ */
  .faq-wrap { max-width: 820px; margin: 50px auto 0; }
  .faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom: 14px; background: white; overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
  .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold-300); }
  .faq-item.active { border-color: var(--gold-400); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
  .faq-q {
    width: 100%; padding: 22px 26px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px; text-align: left;  font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy-900); transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.active .faq-q { color: var(--gold-600); }
  .faq-icon {
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--navy-900);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.active .faq-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: white; transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease; padding: 0 26px; }
  .faq-item.active .faq-a { max-height: 400px; padding: 0 26px 22px; }
  .faq-a p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75; }

  /* ============ FINAL CTA ============ */
  .final-cta { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%); color: white; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .final-cta::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: -100px; left: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(113,75,103,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .final-cta::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36,83,160,0.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .final-cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .final-cta h2 { color: white; font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 48px); margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .final-cta p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 34px; }
  .final-cta .btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .final-trust { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

  /* ============ LEAD FORM ============ */
  .lead-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--white) 100%); }
  .lead-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
  .lead-left h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 36px); margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .lead-left p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .lead-points li { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray-700); }
  .lead-points li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .lead-points .check { color: var(--gold-500); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
  .lead-form-card {
    background: white; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .form-field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .form-field label { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
  .form-field label .req { color: var(--gold-600); }
  .form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea {
    padding: 13px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--navy-900);
    background: var(--gray-50); transition: all 0.25s ease;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--gold-400); background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(113,75,103,0.1);
  }
  .form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
  .form-field.error input, .form-field.error select, .form-field.error textarea { border-color: #ef4444; background: #fef2f2; }
  .form-error { font-size: 12px; color: #ef4444; margin-top: 5px; display: none; }
  .form-field.error .form-error { display: block; }
  .form-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; }
  .form-micro { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.6; }
  .form-micro a { color: var(--gold-600); }
  .form-success {
    display: none; padding: 24px; background: rgba(34,197,94,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); text-align: center; color: #15803d; font-size: 14.5px; margin-top: 12px;
  }
  .form-success.show { display: block; }

  /* ============ FOOTER ============ */
  .footer { background: var(--navy-950); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 70px 0 30px; }
  .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
  .footer-brand .logo { color: white; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 13.5px; padding: 6px 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .footer-contact .icon { color: var(--gold-400); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; }
  .footer-col h4 { color: white;  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  .footer-col ul li { padding: 7px 0; }
  .footer-col ul li a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: all 0.25s ease; }
  .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold-400); padding-left: 4px; }
  .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
  .footer-social a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .footer-social a:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600)); color: var(--navy-900); border-color: var(--gold-400); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-top: 26px;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  }
  .footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
  .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-400); }

  /* ============ FLOATING BUTTONS ============ */
  .float-btns { position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 900; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .whatsapp-btn, .back-top {
    width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .whatsapp-btn { background: #25D366; color: white; }
  .whatsapp-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -8px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
  .back-top { background: var(--navy-900); color: white; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px); }
  .back-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
  .back-top:hover { background: var(--gold-500); color: var(--navy-900); }

  /* ============ REVEAL ANIMATION ============ */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .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; }

  /* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .header-cta .btn:not(.btn-primary) { display: none; }
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .hero-visual { height: 460px; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .diff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .hub-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .lead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 20px; }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
    .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .container { padding: 0 20px; }
    .process-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
    .process-cards::before { display: none; }
    .pcarrow { display: none; }
    .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .intro-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .lead-form-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
    .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; }
    .trust-indicators { gap: 16px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .hub-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .diff-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .benefits-visual { min-height: auto; }
    .bv-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px 16px; }
    .stat-item::after { display: none !important; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-visual { height: 400px; }
    .hero-card-main { max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-card-code { display: none; }
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .timeline { padding-left: 0; }
    .timeline::before { left: 22px; }
    .tstep { padding-left: 64px; }
    .tstep-num { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 13px; left: -2px; }
  }


/* ============ HERO IMAGE REPLACEMENT ============ */
/* Replaces the previous dashboard/code/badge hero cards without changing the hero layout. */
.image-hero-visual { position: relative; height: 540px; width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.image-hero-visual .hero-image { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center center; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .image-hero-visual { height: 460px; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .image-hero-visual { height: 360px; border-radius: 16px; } .image-hero-visual .hero-image { border-radius: 16px; } }


/* ============ HERO IMAGE — RESPONSIVE ============ */
/* The original dashboard/code visual has been replaced by the supplied image. */
.image-hero-visual {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.image-hero-visual .hero-image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 760px;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(32, 23, 32, 0.42);
}

/* Keep the hero image contained on tablets. */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .image-hero-visual .hero-image {
    max-width: 680px;
    max-height: 500px;
  }
}

/* Mobile: stack the hero and keep the image fully inside the viewport. */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .image-hero-visual {
    margin-top: 30px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .image-hero-visual .hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: none;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .image-hero-visual {
    margin-top: 22px;
  }

  .image-hero-visual .hero-image {
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -18px rgba(32, 23, 32, 0.38);
  }
}


/* ============ PURPLE BUTTON SAFETY OVERRIDES ============ */
/* Keep every Hire Odoo button within the site's purple visual system. */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A24689 0%, #5D3A54 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #714B67 !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus-visible {
  background: #714B67 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #714B67 !important;
}

.btn-navy {
  background: #201720 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #201720 !important;
}

.btn-navy:hover,
.btn-navy:focus-visible {
  background: #321B32 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #714B67 !important;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover,
.btn-outline-light:focus-visible {
  border-color: #A24689 !important;
  color: #A24689 !important;
}

.btn-ghost-gold,
.btn-ghost-gold:hover,
.btn-ghost-gold:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(113, 75, 103, 0.12) !important;
  color: #714B67 !important;
  border-color: rgba(113, 75, 103, 0.35) !important;
}

.btn-ghost-gold:hover,
.btn-ghost-gold:focus-visible {
  background: #A24689 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #A24689 !important;
}


/* ============ TELEVERCE PURPLE THEME OVERRIDES ============
   Match the shared site header/footer purple palette.
   No gold/blue button colors on this page.
   ========================================================= */
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A24689 0%, #5D3A54 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(113,75,103,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A24689 0%, #5D3A54 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.btn-navy {
    background: #5D3A54 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.btn-navy:hover {
    background: #714B67 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: #714B67 !important;
    background: #714B67 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
    border-color: #A24689 !important;
    color: #A24689 !important;
}
.btn-ghost-gold {
    background: rgba(113,75,103,0.10) !important;
    color: #5D3A54 !important;
    border-color: rgba(113,75,103,0.30) !important;
}
.btn-ghost-gold:hover {
    background: #714B67 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #714B67 !important;
}
.logo span { color: #714B67 !important; }
.back-top {
    background: #201720 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.back-top:hover {
    background: #714B67 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}



























.hire-process-section {
  --hire-process-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --hire-process-bg-soft: #FFFFFF;
  --hire-process-bg-elevated: #FFFFFF;

  /* rest of variables... */
  --hire-process-line: rgba(162, 70, 137, 0.18);
  --hire-process-line-strong: rgba(162, 70, 137, 0.45);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  /* Odoo primary theme */
  --hire-process-brand: #A24689;
  --hire-process-brand-deep: #5D3A54;
  --hire-process-brand-soft: rgba(162, 70, 137, 0.10);
  --hire-process-brand-glow: rgba(162, 70, 137, 0.28);

  --hire-process-ink: #0F172A;
  --hire-process-ink-soft: #475569;
  --hire-process-ink-mute: #94A3B8;

  /*!* Odoo primary for lines/borders *!*/
  /*--hire-process-line: rgba(162, 70, 137, 0.18);*/
  /*--hire-process-line-strong: rgba(162, 70, 137, 0.45);*/

  --hire-process-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(162, 70, 137, 0.12);
  --hire-process-shadow-md: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(162, 70, 137, 0.28);

  --hire-process-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);

  position: relative;
  padding: 76px 0 96px;
  overflow: hidden;



  color: var(--hire-process-ink);
  font-family: 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;




  background:
    radial-gradient(
      1100px 460px at 50% -10%,
      rgba(110, 74, 232, 0.08),
      transparent 70%
    ),
    var(--hire-process-bg);

}

.hire-process-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,

      transparent
    );
}

.hire-process-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}


/* ─── Header ───────────────────────────────────────────── */

.hire-process-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
}

.hire-process-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: var(--hire-process-brand-soft);
  color: var(--hire-process-brand-deep);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hire-process-eyebrow svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.hire-process-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.028em;
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.hire-process-accent {
  color: var(--hire-process-brand);
}

.hire-process-header p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--hire-process-ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.title-second-line {
    display: block;
}

/* ─── Timeline ─────────────────────────────────────────── */

.hire-process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px 0 24px;
}

.hire-process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: 1px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      var(--hire-process-line-strong) 4%,
      var(--hire-process-line-strong) 96%,
      transparent
    );

  pointer-events: none;
}
.hire-process-rail {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      var(--hire-process-brand),
      var(--hire-process-brand-deep)
    );

  border-radius: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;

  transition:
    left 0.55s var(--hire-process-ease),
    width 0.55s var(--hire-process-ease);

  z-index: 1;

  box-shadow:
    0 0 12px var(--hire-process-brand-glow);

  opacity: 1;
}


.hire-process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, minmax(0, 1fr));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hire-process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  animation:
    hireProcessRise
    0.7s
    var(--hire-process-ease)
    forwards;
}

.hire-process-step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 100px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 1px;

  opacity: 0.55;
  transition:
    opacity
    0.3s
    var(--hire-process-ease);
}

.hire-process-step:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.hire-process-step:hover::after {
  opacity: 0;
}
/* ─── Circle ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-process-circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--hire-process-bg-elevated);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--hire-process-line-strong);

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hire-process-ink-soft);

  margin-bottom: 26px;

  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;

  transition:
    all
    0.45s
    var(--hire-process-ease);

  box-shadow: var(--hire-process-shadow-sm);
}
.hire-process-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--hire-process-brand-glow);
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(10px);

  transition:
    opacity
    0.45s
    var(--hire-process-ease);

  z-index: -1;
}
/* ─── Icon ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-process-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  margin-bottom: 22px;

  color: var(--hire-process-ink-soft);

  transition:
    color
    0.35s
    var(--hire-process-ease);
}

.hire-process-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke-width: 1.4;
}
/* ─── Text ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-process-title {
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--hire-process-ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;

  transition:
    color
    0.3s
    var(--hire-process-ease);

  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hire-process-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--hire-process-ink-soft);
  max-width: 150px;

  transition:
    color
    0.3s
    var(--hire-process-ease);
}
/* ─── Hover ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-process-step:hover {
  z-index: 5;
}
.hire-process-step:hover .hire-process-circle {
  background: var(--hire-process-brand);
  border-color: var(--hire-process-brand);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--hire-process-shadow-md);
}

.hire-process-step:hover .hire-process-circle::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hire-process-step:hover .hire-process-icon {
  color: var(--hire-process-brand);
}

.hire-process-step:hover .hire-process-title {
  color: var(--hire-process-brand-deep);
}

.hire-process-step:hover .hire-process-desc {
  color: var(--hire-process-ink);
}
/* ─── Footer ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-process-footer {
  margin-top: 64px;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hire-process-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;

  padding: 15px 28px;

  background: var(--hire-process-brand);
  color: #fff;

  text-decoration: none;

  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;

  border-radius: 12px;

  letter-spacing: -0.005em;

  transition:
    all
    0.35s
    var(--hire-process-ease);

  box-shadow:
    0 8px 22px -6px
    var(--hire-process-brand-glow);

  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hire-process-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.18),
      transparent
    );

  transform: translateX(-100%);

  transition:
    transform
    0.6s
    var(--hire-process-ease);
}
.hire-process-cta:hover {
  background: var(--hire-process-brand-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hire-process-cta:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

.hire-process-cta svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;

  transition:
    transform
    0.35s
    var(--hire-process-ease);
}

.hire-process-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hire-process-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--hire-process-ink-mute);

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hire-process-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;

}
/* ─── Animations ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.hire-process-step:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.08s;
}

.hire-process-step:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.14s;
}

.hire-process-step:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.20s;
}

.hire-process-step:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.26s;
}

.hire-process-step:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.32s;
}

.hire-process-step:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.38s;
}

.hire-process-step:nth-child(7) {
  animation-delay: 0.44s;
}

.hire-process-step:nth-child(8) {
  animation-delay: 0.50s;
}

.hire-process-rail {
  opacity: 0;
  animation:
    hireProcessFadeRail
    0.6s
    0.5s
    var(--hire-process-ease)
    forwards;
}

@keyframes hireProcessRise {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes hireProcessFadeRail {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
/* ─── Reduced Motion ──────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .hire-process-step,
  .hire-process-rail {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .hire-process-rail {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .hire-process-section * {
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}
/* ─── Tablet ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {

  .hire-process-section {
    padding: 64px 0 80px;
  }

  .hire-process-header {
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }

  .hire-process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 12px;
  }

  .hire-process-timeline::before,
  .hire-process-rail {
    display: none;
  }

  .hire-process-step::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .hire-process-desc {
    max-width: 180px;
  }

  .hire-process-circle {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .hire-process-icon {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
}
/* ─── Mobile ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .hire-process-section {
    padding: 52px 0 64px;
  }

  .hire-process-header {
    margin-bottom: 44px;
  }

  .hire-process-header h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .hire-process-header p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hire-process-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }

  .hire-process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px 16px;
  }

  .hire-process-step {
    padding: 0 6px;
  }

  .hire-process-desc {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }

  .hire-process-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .hire-process-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .hire-process-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  .hire-process-title {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .hire-process-footer {
    margin-top: 48px;
  }

  .hire-process-cta {
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}