/* =====================================================================
   NORTHCORE SOLUTIONS — theme stylesheet
   Smarter Technology Delivered Faithfully
   Hand-built. Brand palette: deep navy / electric blue / pale blue-grey.
   ===================================================================== */

:root{
  /* brand core */
  --navy:#060B24; --navy2:#0A1030; --navy3:#0B1533;
  --panel:#101A40; --panelline:rgba(158,178,224,.16);
  --line:rgba(158,178,224,.14);
  --white:#FFFFFF; --ink:#E9EDF8; --muted:#94A0C0;

  /* light surfaces */
  --paper:#FFFFFF; --paper2:#EEF2FA; --offink:#0B1533; --offmuted:#4E5980;
  --lightline:#E4EAF4; --slate:#34467A;

  /* accents */
  --accent:#4C8DFF; --accent2:#7FB0FF; --accent3:#9DBBF2;
  --glow:rgba(76,141,255,.35);

  /* type */
  --font-head:'Poppins',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Manrope',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;

  /* rhythm */
  --maxw:1200px; --pad:56px; --radius:16px; --radius-lg:24px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--navy);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-head);margin:0;letter-spacing:-.01em;}
p{margin:0;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
svg{display:block;}
::selection{background:rgba(76,141,255,.32);color:#fff;}

.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad);}
.rel{position:relative;}

/* ---- typographic helpers ---- */
.brand-word{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:23px;color:var(--white);letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.28em;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent2);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),transparent);display:inline-block;}
.eyebrow.light{color:#6C77A0;}
.eyebrow.light::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--slate),transparent);}
.tag{font-family:var(--font-head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.24em;font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;}

/* ---- buttons ---- */
.btn{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:11px;
  cursor:pointer;border:1px solid transparent;line-height:1;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s;
  will-change:transform;
}
.btn svg{transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
.btn-primary{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 30px -10px var(--glow);}
.btn-primary::before{ /* sheen sweep */
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.22) 50%,transparent 80%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);transition:transform .7s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#3f7ff0;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 18px 44px -12px var(--glow);}
.btn-primary:hover::before{transform:translateX(120%);}
.btn-primary:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px);}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--accent2);color:var(--white);background:rgba(76,141,255,.06);}
.btn-ghost.light{color:var(--offink);border-color:var(--lightline);}
.btn-ghost.light:hover{border-color:var(--slate);background:rgba(52,70,122,.05);}
.btn-block{width:100%;}

/* magnetic wrapper keeps transforms independent of hover lift */
.magnetic{display:inline-flex;transition:transform .35s var(--ease);will-change:transform;}

/* =====================================================================
   PRELOADER
   ===================================================================== */
#preloader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;background:var(--navy);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:26px;
  transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),visibility .7s;
}
#preloader.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;}
.pre-mark{width:96px;height:96px;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(76,141,255,.4));}
.pre-mark .draw{stroke-dasharray:1;stroke-dashoffset:1;animation:draw 1.15s var(--ease-out) forwards;}
.pre-mark .draw.d2{animation-delay:.18s;}
.pre-mark .needle{opacity:0;animation:fadein .5s ease .95s forwards;transform-origin:center;}
@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0;}}
@keyframes fadein{to{opacity:1;}}
.pre-word{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;font-size:20px;color:var(--white);opacity:0;animation:fadein .6s ease .7s forwards;}
.pre-word b{color:var(--accent2);font-weight:600;}
.pre-bar{width:180px;height:2px;background:rgba(158,178,224,.14);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;}
.pre-bar i{display:block;height:100%;width:40%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent2));border-radius:2px;animation:load 1.15s var(--ease-out) forwards;}
@keyframes load{from{transform:translateX(-100%);}to{transform:translateX(320%);}}

/* =====================================================================
   PROGRESS + CURSOR
   ===================================================================== */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:100%;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent2));z-index:120;box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow);}
.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:150;pointer-events:none;border-radius:50%;
  mix-blend-mode:normal;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);will-change:transform;}
.cursor-dot{width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--accent2);transition:opacity .3s,transform .1s;}
.cursor-ring{width:34px;height:34px;border:1.5px solid rgba(127,176,255,.55);
  transition:width .35s var(--ease),height .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s,background .35s,opacity .3s;}
.cursor-ring.hover{width:60px;height:60px;background:rgba(76,141,255,.10);border-color:rgba(127,176,255,.9);}
.cursor-ring.down{width:24px;height:24px;}
body.has-cursor{cursor:none;}
body.has-cursor a,body.has-cursor button,body.has-cursor .card,body.has-cursor input,body.has-cursor textarea{cursor:none;}

/* =====================================================================
   HEADER / NAV
   ===================================================================== */
header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;transition:background .4s,border-color .4s,backdrop-filter .4s;}
header{background:rgba(6,11,36,0);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;}
header.scrolled{background:rgba(6,11,36,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
header.hide{transform:translateY(-100%);transition:transform .5s var(--ease),background .4s,border-color .4s;}
header{transition:transform .5s var(--ease),background .4s,border-color .4s,backdrop-filter .4s;}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:86px;transition:height .4s var(--ease);}
header.scrolled .nav{height:70px;}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;}
.logo .mark{width:40px;height:40px;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
.logo:hover .mark{transform:rotate(-8deg);}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:36px;}
.nav-links a{color:var(--ink);font-size:15px;font-weight:500;position:relative;padding:6px 0;}
.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1.5px;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent2));transition:width .4s var(--ease);}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after{width:100%;}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover{color:var(--white);}
.menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:8px;z-index:110;}
.menu-btn span{display:block;width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;margin:5px 0;transition:transform .4s var(--ease),opacity .3s;}
body.menu-open .menu-btn span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
body.menu-open .menu-btn span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
body.menu-open .menu-btn span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}

/* mobile overlay menu */
.mobile-menu{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:105;background:rgba(6,11,36,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),visibility .45s;}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
.mobile-menu a{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:30px;color:var(--ink);padding:14px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease),color .3s;}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu a{opacity:1;transform:none;}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.10s;}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.16s;}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.22s;}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.28s;}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu a:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.34s;}
.mobile-menu a:hover{color:var(--accent2);}

/* =====================================================================
   HERO
   ===================================================================== */
.hero{position:relative;padding:120px 0 128px;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-aurora{position:absolute;inset:-30%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;filter:blur(70px);opacity:.9;
  background:
    radial-gradient(440px 340px at 22% 32%, rgba(76,141,255,.30), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(400px 320px at 78% 22%, rgba(127,176,255,.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(520px 400px at 62% 82%, rgba(58,90,180,.20), transparent 62%);
  animation:aurora 17s ease-in-out infinite alternate;will-change:transform;}
@keyframes aurora{
  0%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);}
  50%{transform:translate3d(34px,-22px,0) scale(1.12);}
  100%{transform:translate3d(-24px,26px,0) scale(1.06);}}
.hero-mesh{position:absolute;inset:-20% -10% auto -10%;height:120%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 420px at 78% 8%, rgba(76,141,255,.20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(560px 520px at 12% 30%, rgba(76,141,255,.10), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(700px 600px at 60% 100%, rgba(127,176,255,.07), transparent 60%);
  animation:meshdrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;will-change:transform;}
@keyframes meshdrift{from{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);}to{transform:translate3d(-24px,18px,0) scale(1.05);}}
.hero-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:66px 66px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(680px 520px at 78% 30%,#000,transparent 74%);
          mask-image:radial-gradient(680px 520px at 78% 30%,#000,transparent 74%);}
.hero-canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;opacity:.85;}
.hero-compass{position:absolute;right:40px;top:64px;width:440px;height:440px;opacity:.42;z-index:0;
  will-change:transform;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(76,141,255,.14));}
.hero-compass .ring{animation:spin 90s linear infinite;transform-origin:100px 100px;}
.hero-compass .ring.rev{animation-duration:120s;animation-direction:reverse;}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}

.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.hero-inner{max-width:760px;}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,68px);line-height:1.08;font-weight:700;color:var(--white);letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.hero h1 .grad{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#fff 0%,var(--accent2) 28%,var(--accent) 50%,var(--accent2) 72%,#fff 100%);
  background-size:220% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  animation:shimmer 6s linear infinite;}
.hero-sub{margin-top:26px;font-size:clamp(17px,2.2vw,20px);line-height:1.62;color:var(--muted);max-width:568px;}
.cta-row{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.chips{display:flex;gap:20px;margin-top:54px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}
.chips .tag{transition:color .3s;}
.chips .dot{color:var(--line);}

/* word-reveal animation for the headline */
/* padding-bottom + equal negative margin gives glyph descenders (g, y, p)
   room inside the overflow:hidden clip, without adding visible space */
.reveal-words .word{display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;vertical-align:top;padding-bottom:.16em;margin-bottom:-.16em;}
.reveal-words .word i{display:inline-block;font-style:inherit;transform:translateY(120%);
  transition:transform .8s var(--ease-out);}
.reveal-words.in .word i{transform:none;}

/* =====================================================================
   STATS BAND
   ===================================================================== */
.stats{background:var(--navy2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;}
.stats .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;padding-top:44px;padding-bottom:44px;}
.stat{text-align:center;position:relative;}
.stat + .stat::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-12px;top:14%;height:72%;width:1px;background:var(--line);}
.stat .num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,44px);color:var(--white);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1;}
.stat .num .u{color:var(--accent2);}
.stat .lbl{margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.02em;}

/* =====================================================================
   SECTION SHELLS
   ===================================================================== */
.sec{padding:112px 0;position:relative;}
.sec-light{background:var(--paper);color:var(--offink);}
.sec-light2{background:var(--paper2);color:var(--offink);}
.sec-dark{background:var(--navy2);}
.sec-head{max-width:660px;margin-bottom:60px;}
.sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,44px);line-height:1.1;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.on-light h2,.on-light h3{color:var(--offink);}
.sub-light{margin-top:18px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--offmuted);}
.sub-dark{margin-top:18px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--muted);}

/* =====================================================================
   SERVICE CARDS (light) — tilt + spotlight + pop
   ===================================================================== */
.cards2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px;}
.cards3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px;}
.card{
  position:relative;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--lightline);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:36px 34px 38px;overflow:hidden;transform-style:preserve-3d;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(11,21,51,.04),0 14px 30px -20px rgba(11,21,51,.25);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),border-color .45s;
  will-change:transform;
}
.card::before{ /* cursor spotlight */
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;
  background:radial-gradient(340px 340px at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%),rgba(76,141,255,.10),transparent 60%);
}
.card::after{ /* top accent line */
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent2));transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{border-color:#CFDCF4;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -28px rgba(11,21,51,.4),0 12px 24px -18px rgba(76,141,255,.35);}
.card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
/* rotating gradient glow-border on hover */
@property --nc-a{syntax:'<angle>';inherits:false;initial-value:0deg;}
@keyframes ncspin{to{--nc-a:360deg;}}
.card-shine{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;padding:1.5px;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease);
  background:conic-gradient(from var(--nc-a,0deg),transparent 0deg,rgba(76,141,255,.9) 55deg,rgba(127,176,255,.55) 115deg,transparent 175deg,transparent 360deg);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;animation:ncspin 4s linear infinite;}
.card:hover .card-shine{opacity:1;}
.card .card-inner{position:relative;transform:translateZ(40px);z-index:1;}
.icon-badge{position:relative;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px;background:#EEF3FC;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .4s,transform .5s var(--ease);}
.icon-badge svg{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
.card:hover .icon-badge{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#E4EEFF,#DCE9FF);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.card:hover .icon-badge svg{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);}
.card h3{font-size:23px;font-weight:600;color:var(--offink);margin-bottom:12px;}
.card p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--offmuted);}
.card .more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:22px;font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--accent);opacity:0;transform:translateX(-6px);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease);}
.card:hover .more{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.card .more svg{transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
.card:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* =====================================================================
   ABOUT (dark)
   ===================================================================== */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;}
.about h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4.2vw,40px);line-height:1.14;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.about-p{margin-top:24px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.72;color:var(--muted);}
.pills{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:34px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.pill{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);
  padding:10px 16px;border:1px solid var(--panelline);border-radius:100px;background:rgba(16,26,64,.5);
  transition:border-color .4s,transform .4s var(--ease),background .4s;}
.pill:hover{border-color:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(76,141,255,.08);}
.quote-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--panelline);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:48px 44px;}
.quote-card .glow{position:absolute;width:320px;height:320px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(76,141,255,.28),transparent 62%);top:-120px;right:-90px;
  animation:floaty 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;}
@keyframes floaty{to{transform:translate(-20px,26px) scale(1.1);}}
.quote-card .qmark{position:relative;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:66px;line-height:.6;color:var(--accent2);}
.quote-card .qbig{position:relative;margin-top:18px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;font-size:26px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--white);}
.quote-card .qsmall{position:relative;margin-top:20px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--muted);}
.quote-card .qby{position:relative;margin-top:22px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.qby .av{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#12224e,#0b1533);
  border:1px solid var(--panelline);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.qby .who b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}
.qby .who span{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);}

/* =====================================================================
   PROCESS (light2) — drawing connector
   ===================================================================== */
.process-wrap{position:relative;}
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.proc-line{position:absolute;left:6%;right:6%;top:52px;height:2px;z-index:0;background:var(--lightline);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;}
.proc-line i{position:absolute;inset:0;transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(0);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent2));border-radius:2px;transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease-out);}
.process-wrap.in .proc-line i{transform:scaleX(1);}
.step{position:relative;border:1px solid var(--lightline);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px 26px;background:var(--paper);
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(11,21,51,.04),0 14px 30px -22px rgba(11,21,51,.22);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),border-color .4s;}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -26px rgba(11,21,51,.35);border-color:#CFDCF4;}
.step .snum{position:absolute;top:-14px;right:22px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:54px;
  line-height:1;color:rgba(52,70,122,.08);letter-spacing:-.03em;}
.step .tag{color:var(--offmuted);margin-bottom:16px;display:block;}
.step .ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:#EEF3FC;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px;}
.step h3{font-size:19px;font-weight:600;color:var(--offink);margin-bottom:10px;}
.step p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--offmuted);}

/* =====================================================================
   MARQUEE
   ===================================================================== */
.marquee{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#070C28,#0A1233);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:30px 0;overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);}
.marquee::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 130% at 50% 50%,rgba(76,141,255,.12),transparent 70%);}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:60px;width:max-content;animation:marq 32s linear infinite;will-change:transform;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes marq{to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.marquee .item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2.5vw,30px);letter-spacing:.005em;white-space:nowrap;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#7E8DB8 0%,#FFFFFF 25%,#7FB0FF 50%,#FFFFFF 75%,#7E8DB8 100%);
  background-size:200% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  animation:shimmer 5.5s linear infinite;transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
.marquee .item:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);}
.marquee .item .star{-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent);display:inline-block;
  font-size:.62em;animation:spin 6s linear infinite;transform-origin:center;}
@keyframes shimmer{to{background-position:200% center;}}

/* =====================================================================
   CTA + CONTACT (dark)
   ===================================================================== */
.cta{padding:32px 0 112px;background:var(--navy);}
.cta-box{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:72px 64px;
  background:radial-gradient(560px 300px at 86% 0%, rgba(76,141,255,.24), transparent 66%),linear-gradient(180deg,#0E1A42,#0A1233);
  border:1px solid var(--panelline);}
.cta-box .bg-compass{position:absolute;right:36px;bottom:-70px;width:260px;height:260px;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;}
.cta-grid{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:start;}
.cta-box h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4.2vw,44px);line-height:1.08;font-weight:700;color:var(--white);letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.cta-box .lead{margin-top:20px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.62;color:#B8C4E4;max-width:440px;}
.cta-feat{margin-top:30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
.cta-feat .f{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);}
.cta-feat .f svg{flex:none;}

/* form */
.form{background:rgba(9,16,40,.6);border:1px solid var(--panelline);border-radius:18px;padding:30px 28px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);}
.form .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}
.field{position:relative;margin-top:14px;}
.field:first-child{margin-top:0;}
.field label{display:block;font-size:12.5px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:8px;}
.field input,.field textarea{width:100%;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:15px;color:var(--white);
  background:rgba(6,11,36,.6);border:1px solid var(--panelline);border-radius:11px;padding:13px 14px;
  transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s,background .3s;outline:none;}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:104px;}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:#5C6890;}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(76,141,255,.14);background:rgba(6,11,36,.85);}
.form .submit-row{margin-top:18px;}
.form .note{margin-top:14px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;}
.form-msg{margin-top:14px;font-size:14px;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 14px;display:none;}
.form-msg.ok{display:block;background:rgba(76,141,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(76,141,255,.4);color:var(--accent2);}
.form-msg.err{display:block;background:rgba(255,99,99,.10);border:1px solid rgba(255,99,99,.4);color:#ff9d9d;}
.btn.loading{pointer-events:none;opacity:.85;}
.btn .spin{display:none;width:16px;height:16px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);border-top-color:#fff;border-radius:50%;animation:sp .7s linear infinite;}
.btn.loading .spin{display:inline-block;}
.btn.loading .btn-label{opacity:.7;}
@keyframes sp{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}

/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================================== */
footer{background:var(--navy2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:64px 0 40px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:start;}
.foot-brand p{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);max-width:300px;line-height:1.62;margin-top:16px;}
.foot-col h4{font-family:var(--font-head);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.24em;font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:18px;}
.foot-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;font-size:14px;}
.foot-col a{color:var(--ink);width:fit-content;position:relative;transition:color .3s,padding-left .3s;}
.foot-col a:hover{color:var(--white);padding-left:6px;}
.foot-col a::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:50%;width:0;height:1px;background:var(--accent2);transition:width .3s;transform:translateY(-50%);}
.foot-col a:hover::before{width:3px;}
.foot-col span{color:var(--muted);}
.foot-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:52px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.foot-bottom span{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);}
.foot-social{display:flex;gap:10px;}
.foot-social a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--panelline);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--muted);transition:border-color .3s,color .3s,transform .3s,background .3s;}
.foot-social a:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent2);transform:translateY(-3px);background:rgba(76,141,255,.08);}

/* =====================================================================
   SCROLL COMPASS (back-to-top)
   ===================================================================== */
.scroll-compass{position:fixed;right:28px;bottom:28px;width:88px;height:88px;z-index:90;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(10,18,48,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--panelline);
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.6);opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px) scale(.9);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .3s;}
.scroll-compass.show{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.scroll-compass:hover{border-color:var(--accent);}
.scroll-compass svg{width:100%;height:100%;}
.scroll-compass .prog{fill:none;stroke:var(--accent);stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;
  transform:rotate(-90deg);transform-origin:50px 50px;transition:stroke-dashoffset .1s linear;}

/* =====================================================================
   SCROLL-REVEAL primitives
   ===================================================================== */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);filter:blur(6px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out),filter .8s var(--ease-out);will-change:transform,opacity;}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:blur(0);}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.08s;} .reveal.d2{transition-delay:.16s;}
.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.24s;} .reveal.d4{transition-delay:.32s;}
.reveal-scale{opacity:0;transform:scale(.94);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out);}
.reveal-scale.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.reveal-left{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-30px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out);}
.reveal-left.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.reveal-right{opacity:0;transform:translateX(30px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out);}
.reveal-right.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}

/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================================== */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  :root{--pad:28px;}
  .nav-links{display:none;}
  .menu-btn{display:block;}
  .hero{padding:76px 0 84px;}
  .hero-compass{width:280px;height:280px;right:-60px;top:30px;opacity:.3;}
  .sec{padding:76px 0;}
  .stats .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px 24px;}
  .stat:nth-child(3)::before,.stat:nth-child(2)::before{content:none;}
  .cards2,.cards3{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:38px;}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .proc-line{display:none;}
  .cta-box{padding:48px 30px;}
  .form .row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  body.has-cursor{cursor:auto;}
  .cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{display:none;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .stats .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .btn{width:100%;}
  .cta-row{flex-direction:column;}
  .scroll-compass{width:66px;height:66px;right:16px;bottom:16px;}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
  .foot-bottom{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ===================================================================== */
/* Reduced motion: keep gentle ambient motion (marquee, aurora, shimmer) so the
   brand still feels alive; disable large/vestibular motion (parallax, 3D tilt,
   spinning rings, custom cursor) and reveal transforms. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto!important;}
  .reveal,.reveal-scale,.reveal-left,.reveal-right,.reveal-words .word i{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;filter:none!important;}
  .hero-compass{transform:none!important;}
  .hero-compass .ring{animation:none!important;}
  .card-shine{animation:none!important;}
  .cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{display:none!important;}
  body.has-cursor{cursor:auto!important;}
}