/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   ND STACK — GLOBAL STYLESHEET
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@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Syne:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;1,9..40,300&display=swap');

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

:root {
  --navy:    #060c1a;
  --navy2:   #0c1426;
  --navy3:   #131d33;
  --navy4:   #1a2540;
  --blue:    #1a6fff;
  --blue2:   #0055e0;
  --cyan:    #00c8f0;
  --cyan2:   #00a8cc;
  --white:   #ffffff;
  --gray1:   #f3f5fb;
  --gray2:   #e5e9f4;
  --gray3:   #9ba3bb;
  --gray4:   #6b7390;
  --text:    #111827;
  --r:       10px;
  --rl:      16px;
  --rxl:     24px;
  --shadow:  0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow2: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  /* Blog & article tokens */
  --ink:     #0a0e1a;
  --ink-2:   #111827;
  --muted:   #6b7280;
  --line:    rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --bg-soft: #f8fafc;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: clip; /* clip prevents horizontal scroll without breaking position:sticky descendants */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

.container { width: min(1180px, 92%); margin: 0 auto; }
.container--narrow { width: min(800px, 92%); margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── TAGS ── */
.tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(0,200,240,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,240,0.22);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 14px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.tag::before { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan); }
.tag--amber { color: #d97706; background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.45);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.tag--amber::before { background: #d97706; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: var(--r); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,200,240,0.3); }
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-color: var(--cyan); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--navy2); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray2);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--cyan2); color: var(--cyan2); }

/* ── SECTION HEADERS ── */
.section-hd { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.section-hd h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-hd p {
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray4); max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 300;
}
.section-hd--light h2 { color: var(--white); }
.section-hd--light p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* ── HEADER ── */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: background 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #00b6f1;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; height: 76px;
}

/* Logo SVG */
.logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.logo-svg { width: 52px; height: 38px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-wordmark { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.logo-name {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px; color: #ffffff; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1;
}
.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #ffffff; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Nav */
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.main-nav a {
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: #111827; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.main-nav a.active { color: #111827; }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown > a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav-dropdown > a svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; transition: transform 0.2s; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); }
.nav-dropdown:hover > a svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 0px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: var(--rl);
  padding: 8px; min-width: 240px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.70);
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: rgba(0,182,241,0.08); color: #111827; }
.dropdown-menu a .dm-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 7px;
  background: rgba(0,182,241,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dropdown-menu a .dm-icon svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: #00b6f1; }

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 12px; background: white !important;
  color: #00b6f1 !important; font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important; border-radius: 9px !important;
  border: 1px solid #00b6f1 !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { 
  background: #00b6f1 !important; 
  color: white !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px); 
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: 8px;
}
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(6,12,26,0.99); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  flex-direction: column; padding: 16px; gap: 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); z-index: 199;
  max-height: calc(100dvh - 76px); overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 15px; padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); color: #fff; }
.mobile-nav .mn-sub { font-size: 13px; padding-left: 28px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.mobile-nav .mn-section { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); padding: 8px 16px 4px; }
.mobile-nav .nav-cta { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  min-height: 100dvh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,200,240,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,200,240,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 90% at 50% 40%, black 20%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-orb-1 { width: 700px; height: 700px; top: -200px; right: -160px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,85,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.hero-orb-2 { width: 500px; height: 500px; bottom: -150px; left: -80px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,200,240,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%); }

.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 72px; align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,200,240,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,240,0.2);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.hero-badge span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.5;transform:scale(1.6)} }

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5.2vw, 62px); font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1.06;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--cyan); }

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 38px; font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }

.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 44px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center; gap: 24px;
}
.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-size: 13px;
}
.hero-trust-item svg { color: var(--cyan); width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hero right panel */
.hero-panel { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 24px 26px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.hero-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,200,240,0.2); }

.stat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.stat-cell {
  padding: 20px; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.stat-cell:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
.stat-cell:nth-child(3), .stat-cell:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
.stat-num { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--cyan); letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.geo-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.geo-flags { display: flex; gap: 5px; }
.flag { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; }
.geo-text strong { display: block; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.geo-text span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.avail-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.avail-pulse { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: #22c55e; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,0.18); flex-shrink: 0; }
.avail-text strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.avail-text span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ── CLIENT STRIP ── */
.client-strip {
  background: var(--navy2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.strip-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 40px; }
.strip-lbl { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray4); white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.strip-logos { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.strip-logo { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); letter-spacing: -0.01em; transition: color 0.2s; cursor: default; }
.strip-logo:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.strip-div { width: 1px; height: 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

/* ── SERVICES GRID ── */
.services-sect { padding: 108px 0; background: var(--gray1); }
.svc-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--gray2);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray2); border-radius: var(--rxl); overflow: hidden;
}
.svc-card {
  background: var(--white); padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.svc-card:hover { background: var(--navy); z-index: 1; }
.svc-card:hover .sc-title { color: #fff; }
.svc-card:hover .sc-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.svc-card:hover .sc-icon { background: rgba(0,200,240,0.15); border-color: rgba(0,200,240,0.3); }
.svc-card:hover .sc-icon svg { color: var(--cyan); }
.svc-card:hover .sc-link { color: var(--cyan); }

.sc-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--gray1); border: 1px solid var(--gray2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.sc-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--navy); transition: color 0.25s; }
.sc-title { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; transition: color 0.25s; }
.sc-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; transition: color 0.25s; }
.sc-link { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.02em; transition: color 0.25s; }

/* ── OFFER / APPROACH ── */
.offer-sect { padding: 108px 0; background: var(--white); }
.offer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-top: 52px; }
.offer-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray2); border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 34px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.offer-card:hover { border-color: var(--cyan2); box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(0,168,204,0.08); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.offer-num { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--cyan2); letter-spacing: 0.14em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.offer-title { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.offer-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── INTEGRATIONS ── */
.int-sect { padding: 108px 0; background: var(--navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.int-sect::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,200,240,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,200,240,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.int-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.int-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 28px;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.int-card:hover { background: rgba(0,200,240,0.055); border-color: rgba(0,200,240,0.22); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.int-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: rgba(0,200,240,0.12); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.int-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--cyan); }
.int-card h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.int-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── WHY US ── */
.why-sect { padding: 108px 0; background: var(--gray1); }
.why-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: start; }
.why-left h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 42px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--text); }
.why-left > p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.why-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.wstat { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray2); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 22px; transition: border-color 0.25s; }
.wstat:hover { border-color: var(--cyan2); }
.wstat-num { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.wstat-num span { color: var(--cyan2); }
.wstat-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray4); }
.why-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.wfeat {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray2); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.wfeat:hover { border-color: var(--cyan2); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,168,204,0.07); }
.wfeat-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(0,168,204,0.09); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.wfeat-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--cyan2); }
.wfeat-text h4 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.wfeat-text p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testi-sect { padding: 108px 0; background: var(--navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testi-sect::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 48px 48px; }
.testi-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 56px; }
.testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 30px;
}
.testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testi-stars svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: #f59e0b; fill: #f59e0b; }
.testi-quote { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 22px; font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-name strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.testi-name span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* ── CTA BAND ── */
.cta-band {
  padding: 96px 0; background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray2);
}
.cta-band-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.cta-band-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-band-copy p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 520px; }
.cta-band-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap; }

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact-sect { padding: 108px 0; background: var(--navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-sect::before { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 700px; height: 700px; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,200,240,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.contact-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 88px; align-items: start; }
.contact-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-copy > p { font-size: 15.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.ci-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 14px; }
.ci-item svg { color: var(--cyan); width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ci-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; }
.ci-item a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

.contact-form { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-radius: var(--rxl); padding: 36px; backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.11);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 15px; color: #fff;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s; width: 100%;
}
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(0,200,240,0.05); }
.form-group select option { background: #1a2538; color: #fff; }
.form-group textarea { min-height: 108px; resize: vertical; }
.form-err { font-size: 12px; color: #f87171; display: block; margin-top: 3px; }
.btn-submit {
  width: 100%; background: var(--cyan); color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 14px; border: none; border-radius: 9px; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; margin-top: 6px;
}
.btn-submit:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
.form-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; }
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.fs-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(34,197,94,0.14); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.fs-icon svg { color: #22c55e; }
.form-success h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-success p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-size: 14px; }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.site-footer { background: #030810; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding: 64px 0 0; padding-bottom: calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px) + 20px);}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 52px; padding-bottom: 52px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 18px; max-width: 270px; }
.footer-cert { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.fcert {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(0,200,240,0.8); background: rgba(0,200,240,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,240,0.15); border-radius: 5px; padding: 4px 10px;
}
.footer-col h5 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.13em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 22px 0; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.fsocial { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.fsocial:hover { background: rgba(0,200,240,0.1); border-color: rgba(0,200,240,0.25); }
.fsocial svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.fsocial:hover svg { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ── */
.page-hero { background: var(--navy); padding: 160px 0 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,200,240,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,200,240,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 60px 60px; mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%); }
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 720px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 54px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52); line-height: 1.75; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--cyan); transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

/* ── CONTENT SECTIONS (service pages) ── */
.content-sect { padding: 96px 0; }
.content-sect--gray { background: var(--gray1); }
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.two-col--rev .col-visual { order: -1; }
.col-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.15; }
.col-copy p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.col-copy ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.col-copy ul li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.6; }
.col-copy ul li::before { content: ''; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(0,168,204,0.12); border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan2); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }

.col-visual {
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--rxl); padding: 40px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px;
}
.col-visual--light { background: var(--gray1); }
.mini-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--r); padding: 18px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.col-visual--light .mini-card { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--gray2); }
.mini-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,200,240,0.3); }
.col-visual--light .mini-card:hover { border-color: var(--cyan2); }
.mini-card-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(0,200,240,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mini-card-icon svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--cyan); }
.mini-card h4 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.col-visual--light .mini-card h4 { color: var(--text); }
.mini-card p { font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height: 1.5; }
.col-visual--light .mini-card p { color: var(--gray4); }

/* Feature list (service page) */
.feature-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 52px; }
.feat-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 20px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray2); border-radius: var(--r); transition: border-color 0.25s; }
.feat-item:hover { border-color: var(--cyan2); }
.feat-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(0,168,204,0.09); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.feat-icon svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--cyan2); }
.feat-text h4 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.feat-text p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── ABOUT ── */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

/* DR */
.team-card:nth-child(1) {
  grid-column: 2 / span 2;
}

/* NM */
.team-card:nth-child(2) {
  grid-column: 4 / span 2;
}

/* Remaining cards */
.team-card:nth-child(n+3) {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.team-card { border: 1px solid var(--gray2); border-radius: var(--rl); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s; }
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow2); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.team-photo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy2), var(--navy4)); height: 200px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.team-avatar { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.team-info { padding: 22px; }
.team-info h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-info .role { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cyan2); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.team-info p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray4); line-height: 1.65; }

.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 52px; }
.value-card { background: var(--navy); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border-radius: var(--rl); padding: 30px; }
.value-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 11px; background: rgba(0,200,240,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.value-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--cyan); }
.value-card h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
.fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.d4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* All responsive rules live in responsive.css — single source of truth */


/* Dashboard Cards Animation */
.hero-dashboard {
  position: relative;
  height: 600px;
  width: 100%;
}

.glass-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.card1 {
  width: 340px;
  height: 200px;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  animation: float1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card2 {
  width: 260px;
  height: 160px;
  left: 20px;
  top: 200px;
  animation: float2 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card3 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 200px;
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 60px;
  animation: float3 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}

@keyframes float2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-18px); }
}

@keyframes float3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

.card-header {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.card-header strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

.dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
}

.dots span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

.card-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.sync-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sync-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.sync-value {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan));
  border-radius: 10px;
  animation: progressLoad 2s ease-out;
}

@keyframes progressLoad {
  from { width: 0%; }
}

.graph {
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.45), rgba(6,182,212,0.05));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.graph::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(transparent 95%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 95%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 95%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 95%);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}

/* Hero dashboard mobile rules live in responsive.css */


.flag-text{

  width:35px;
  height:35px;

  border-radius:50%;

  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);

  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);

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

  color:#ffffff;

  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em;

  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);

}


.line-graph {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.line-graph polyline {
  animation: drawLine 2s ease-in-out forwards;
  stroke-dasharray: 1000;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
}

@keyframes drawLine {
  to {
stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }
}

.graph {
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.25), rgba(6,182,212,0.05));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px;
}

.graph::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
linear-gradient(transparent 95%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 95%),
linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 95%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 95%);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ---------- BLOG-SPECIFIC STYLES ---------- */

/* Hero */
.blog-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 80% -10%, rgba(26,111,255,.18), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(900px 500px at 0% 10%, rgba(0,200,240,.14), transparent 60%),
              #0a0e1a;
  color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.blog-hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.blog-hero .container{position:relative; z-index:1;}
.blog-hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:#cbd5e1; margin-bottom:24px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.blog-hero-badge .dot{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(0,200,240,.6);
}
.blog-hero h1{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,64px);
  line-height:1.05; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0 0 20px;
  max-width:900px;
}
.blog-hero h1 em{
  font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
}
.blog-hero p{
  font-size:18px; line-height:1.6;
  color:#94a3b8; max-width:680px; margin:0 0 36px;
}

/* Search + filters */
.blog-controls{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
  align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  max-width:980px;
}
.blog-search{
  position:relative; flex:1 1 320px; max-width:480px;
}
.blog-search input{
  width:100%; padding:14px 18px 14px 48px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color:#fff; font-family:inherit; font-size:15px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  transition:border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.blog-search input::placeholder{color:#64748b;}
.blog-search input:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:rgba(0,200,240,.5);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.blog-search svg{
  position:absolute; left:16px; top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%); color:#64748b;
  display: none;
}
.blog-filters{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;
}
.filter-chip{
  padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color:#cbd5e1; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer; transition:all .2s;
  font-family:inherit;
}
.filter-chip:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:#fff;}
.filter-chip.active{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  border-color:transparent; color:#fff;
}

/* Featured post */
.featured-sect{
  padding:80px 0 40px;
  background:#fff;
}
.featured-card{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap:48px; align-items:center;
  padding:40px;
  border-radius:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.featured-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-100px; right:-100px;
  width:300px; height:300px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,111,255,.12), transparent 70%);
}
.featured-tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  padding:6px 12px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(26,111,255,.1); color:var(--blue);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.featured-card h2{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);
  line-height:1.15; margin:0 0 16px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.featured-card h2 a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
.featured-card h2 a:hover{color:var(--blue);}
.featured-card .featured-desc{
  color:var(--muted); font-size:16px; line-height:1.6;
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.post-meta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  font-size:13px; color:var(--muted);
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.post-meta .author-mini{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.post-meta .avatar-mini{
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  color:#fff; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.post-meta .dot-sep{
  width:3px; height:3px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#cbd5e1;
}
.featured-img{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--cyan));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff; font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:48px; font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(26,111,255,.3);
}
.featured-img::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}

/* Blog grid */
.blog-grid-sect{
  padding:40px 0 100px;
  background:#fff;
}
.grid-header{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end;
  margin-bottom:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
}
.grid-header h2{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);
  margin:0; color:var(--ink);
}
.grid-header .count{color:var(--muted); font-size:14px;}

.blog-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:28px;
}
.blog-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:18px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
}
.blog-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  border-color:rgba(26,111,255,.3);
}
.blog-card-img{
  aspect-ratio:16/10;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a6fff,#00c8f0);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff; font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:32px; font-weight:700;
}
.blog-card-img.alt-1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0ea5e9,#22d3ee);}
.blog-card-img.alt-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6366f1,#8b5cf6);}
.blog-card-img.alt-3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0891b2,#06b6d4);}
.blog-card-img.alt-4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1e3a8a,#1a6fff);}
.blog-card-img.alt-5{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f766e,#14b8a6);}
.blog-card-img::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}
.blog-card-cat{
  position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:1;
  padding:5px 11px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  color:var(--ink); font-size:11px; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.blog-card-body{
  padding:24px; flex:1;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.blog-card h3{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:20px; line-height:1.3;
  margin:0 0 12px; color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:600;
}
.blog-card p{
  color:var(--muted); font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 20px; flex:1;
}
.blog-card-footer{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:12px; color:var(--muted);
}
.read-more{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; font-size:13px;
}
.blog-card:hover .read-more svg{transform:translateX(3px);}
.read-more svg{transition:transform .2s;}

/* Empty state */
.empty-state{
  text-align:center; padding:80px 20px;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.empty-state h3{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 8px;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination{
  display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  margin-top:60px;
}
.page-btn{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; font-family:inherit;
  cursor:pointer; transition:all .2s;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.page-btn:hover{border-color:var(--blue); color:var(--blue);}
.page-btn.active{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  color:#fff; border-color:transparent;
}

/* Newsletter band */
.newsletter-band{
  padding:80px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0e1a 0%, #111827 100%);
  color:#fff;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.newsletter-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
}
.newsletter-inner{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  max-width:680px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center;
}
.newsletter-inner h2{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);
  margin:0 0 16px;
}
.newsletter-inner p{
  color:#94a3b8; font-size:16px; margin:0 0 32px;
}
.newsletter-form{
  display:flex; gap:10px; max-width:480px;
  margin:0 auto; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.newsletter-form input{
  flex:1; min-width:240px;
  padding:14px 18px; border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color:#fff; font-family:inherit; font-size:15px;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder{color:#64748b;}
.newsletter-form input:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:rgba(0,200,240,.5);
}
.newsletter-form button{
  padding:14px 26px; border-radius:12px;
  border:none; cursor:pointer; font-family:inherit;
  font-weight:600; font-size:14px; color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  transition:transform .2s;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* Fade-up animation */
.fade-up{opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity .6s, transform .6s;}
.fade-up.in{opacity:1; transform:none;}
.d1{transition-delay:.1s;} .d2{transition-delay:.2s;} .d3{transition-delay:.3s;}

/* Blog listing responsive rules live in responsive.css */


/* Article hero */
.article-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:140px 0 60px;
  background: radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 80% 0%, rgba(26,111,255,.18), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(800px 400px at 0% 10%, rgba(0,200,240,.12), transparent 60%),
              #0a0e1a;
  color:#fff; overflow:hidden;
}
.article-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.article-hero .container{position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:880px;}

.breadcrumb{
  display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center;
  font-size:13px; color:#94a3b8; margin-bottom:24px;
}
.breadcrumb a{color:#cbd5e1; text-decoration:none;}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff;}
.breadcrumb svg{color:#475569;}

.article-cat{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,111,255,.2), rgba(0,200,240,.2));
  border:1px solid rgba(0,200,240,.3);
  font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:#7dd3fc;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.article-hero h1{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4.5vw,52px);
  line-height:1.1; margin:0 0 24px;
  letter-spacing:-.02em; font-weight:700;
}
.article-meta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap; color:#94a3b8; font-size:14px;
}
.author-block{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
}
.author-avatar{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:15px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.author-name strong{color:#fff; display:block; font-size:14px;}
.author-name span{font-size:12px; color:#94a3b8;}
.meta-sep{
  width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#475569;
}

/* Cover image */
.article-cover{
  max-width:880px; margin:-40px auto 0;
  padding:0 24px; position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.article-cover-inner{
  aspect-ratio:21/9;
  border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff; font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:64px; font-weight:700;
  position:relative;
}
.article-cover-inner::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
}

/* Article body layout */
.article-body{
  padding:80px 0;
  background:#fff;
}
.article-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto;
}
.article-toc{
  position:sticky; top:100px;
  align-self:start;
  font-size:14px;
  /* Prevent the TOC from growing taller than the viewport on long articles */
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 8px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.article-toc::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.article-toc::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.toc-title{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:13px; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 16px;
}
.toc-list{
  list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;
  border-left:2px solid var(--line);
}
.toc-list li{margin:0;}
.toc-list a{
  display:block;
  padding:8px 16px;
  color:var(--muted);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:13px; line-height:1.5;
  border-left:2px solid transparent;
  margin-left:-2px;
  transition:all .2s;
}
.toc-list a:hover, .toc-list a.active{
  color:var(--blue);
  border-left-color:var(--blue);
}

.article-content{
  max-width:720px;
  font-size:17px; line-height:1.75;
  color:#1f2937;
}
.article-content > p:first-of-type{
  font-size:20px; line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink); font-weight:500;
  margin-top:0;
}
.article-content h2{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:30px; line-height:1.2;
  margin:48px 0 16px; color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:700;
  scroll-margin-top:100px;
}
.article-content h3{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:22px; margin:32px 0 12px;
  color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;
  scroll-margin-top:100px;
}
.article-content p{margin:18px 0;}
.article-content a{color:var(--blue); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;}
.article-content strong{color:var(--ink);}
.article-content ul, .article-content ol{
  padding-left:22px; margin:18px 0;
}
.article-content li{margin:8px 0;}

.article-content blockquote{
  margin:32px 0;
  padding:20px 28px;
  border-left:4px solid var(--blue);
  background:var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--ink-2);
}
.article-content code{
  background:#f1f5f9;
  padding:2px 6px;
  border-radius:6px;
  font-size:.92em;
  color:#0f172a;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
}
.article-content pre{
  background:#0f172a;
  color:#e2e8f0;
  padding:24px;
  border-radius:14px;
  overflow-x:auto;
  font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;
  margin:24px 0;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
}
.article-content pre code{
  background:transparent; padding:0; color:inherit;
}
.article-content .info-box{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,111,255,.06), rgba(0,200,240,.06));
  border:1px solid rgba(26,111,255,.2);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:20px 24px;
  margin:28px 0;
}
.article-content .info-box strong{color:var(--blue);}

.article-content img{
  max-width:100%; border-radius:14px;
  margin:24px 0;
}

/* Tags */
.article-tags{
  margin-top:48px; padding-top:32px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;
}
.tag-pill{
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--bg-soft);
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:13px; font-weight:500;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:all .2s;
}
.tag-pill:hover{
  background:rgba(26,111,255,.08);
  color:var(--blue);
}

/* Share */
.share-bar{
  margin-top:32px; padding:20px 24px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--bg-soft);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.share-bar strong{color:var(--ink); font-size:14px;}
.share-btns{display:flex; gap:8px;}
.share-btn{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:10px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--muted); cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s; text-decoration:none;
}
.share-btn:hover{
  color:var(--blue);
  border-color:var(--blue);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* Author card */
.author-card{
  margin-top:48px;
  padding:28px;
  border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-soft) 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:flex-start;
}
.author-card .author-avatar{
  width:64px; height:64px; font-size:22px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.author-card h4{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  margin:0 0 4px; color:var(--ink); font-size:18px;
}
.author-card .role{
  color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; margin:0 0 12px;
}
.author-card p{
  color:#374151; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;
  margin:0;
}

/* Related posts */
.related-sect{
  padding:80px 0;
  background:var(--bg-soft);
}
.related-sect h2{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:32px; margin:0 0 32px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.related-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:24px;
}
.related-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:16px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
  text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.related-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.related-img{
  aspect-ratio:16/10;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a6fff,#00c8f0);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:#fff; font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:24px; font-weight:700;
  position:relative;
}
.related-img.alt-1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0ea5e9,#22d3ee);}
.related-img.alt-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6366f1,#8b5cf6);}
.related-img::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}
.related-body{padding:20px;}
.related-body h3{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:17px; line-height:1.35;
  margin:0 0 8px; color:var(--ink);
}
.related-body span{
  font-size:12px; color:var(--muted);
}

/* CTA band */
.article-cta{
  padding:60px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0e1a 0%, #111827 100%);
  color:#fff;
  text-align:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.article-cta::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
}
.article-cta .container{position:relative; z-index:1;}
.article-cta h2{
  font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
  margin:0 0 12px;
}
.article-cta p{color:#94a3b8; margin:0 0 24px;}
.article-cta .btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:14px 28px; border-radius:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
  color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
  text-decoration:none; transition:transform .2s;
}
.article-cta .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* Article responsive rules live in responsive.css */



.mini-card-head {
	color: #ffffff;
}


	.author-photo-circle {
		width: 50px; height: 50px;
	}
	.author-photo-des {
		width: 120px; height: 160px;
	}
    .author-photo-circle, .author-photo-des {
      border-radius: 25px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue, #1a6fff), var(--cyan, #00c8f0));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(26,111,255,.3);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .author-photo-circle .author-photo-des img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }
	
	/* Visually-hidden utility for accessible figcaptions*/
	
	  .visually-hidden{
    position:absolute!important;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);
    width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;
  }
  
  
  
  
  
  
    /* Author hero */
    .author-hero {
      position: relative;
      padding: 140px 0 60px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 80% 0%, rgba(26,111,255,.18), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(800px 400px at 0% 10%, rgba(0,200,240,.12), transparent 60%),
        var(--ink, #0a0e1a);
      color: #fff;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .author-hero::before {
      content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .author-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    .author-hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
      gap: 48px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .author-photo {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      border-radius: 25px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue, #1a6fff), var(--cyan, #00c8f0));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #fff; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: 64px; font-weight: 700;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(26,111,255,.3);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .author-photo img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }
    .author-photo::after {
      content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .author-photo:has(img)::after { display: none; }

    .author-headline { min-width: 0; }
    .author-role {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,111,255,.2), rgba(0,200,240,.2));
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,240,.3);
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .05em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: #7dd3fc;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .author-hero h1 {
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 54px);
      line-height: 1.05;
      letter-spacing: -.02em;
      margin: 0 0 16px;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .author-tagline {
      color: #cbd5e1;
      font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.55;
      margin: 0 0 24px;
      max-width: 620px;
    }
    .author-quick-meta {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 18px;
      color: #94a3b8;
      font-size: 14px;
    }
    .author-quick-meta-item {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    }
    .author-quick-meta-item svg { color: var(--cyan, #00c8f0); }
    .author-social {
      display: flex; gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }
    .author-social a {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
      transition: all .2s;
    }
    .author-social a:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Stats strip */
    .author-stats {
      background: #fff;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
      padding: 36px 0;
    }
    .author-stats-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .stat-item { text-align: center; }
    .stat-num {
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--ink, #0a0e1a);
      line-height: 1;
      margin: 0 0 6px;
    }
    .stat-num span { color: var(--blue, #1a6fff); }
    .stat-label {
      color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
      font-size: 13px;
      letter-spacing: .02em;
    }

    /* Body sections */
    .author-body {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: #fff;
    }
    .author-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      max-width: 1100px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .author-main { min-width: 0; }
    .author-side { min-width: 0; }

    .author-main h2 {
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: 28px;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin: 0 0 18px;
      color: var(--ink, #0a0e1a);
    }
    .author-main h2:not(:first-of-type) { margin-top: 48px; }
    .author-main p {
      color: #1f2937;
      font-size: 17px;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin: 16px 0;
    }
    .author-main p strong { color: var(--ink, #0a0e1a); }
    .author-main a {
      color: var(--blue, #1a6fff);
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-underline-offset: 3px;
    }

    /* Hot take card */
    .hot-take {
      margin: 32px 0;
      padding: 24px 28px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc) 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--blue, #1a6fff);
      border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
    }
    .hot-take-label {
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--blue, #1a6fff);
      margin: 0 0 8px;
    }
    .hot-take p { margin: 0; font-size: 17px; font-style: italic; }

    /* Sidebar — credentials */
    .side-card {
      background: var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .side-card h3 {
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: 16px;
      letter-spacing: .02em;
      margin: 0 0 16px;
      color: var(--ink, #0a0e1a);
    }
    .cred-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
    .cred-list li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
      padding: 10px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #374151;
    }
    .cred-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .cred-list svg {
      color: var(--blue, #1a6fff);
      flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
    }
    .cred-issuer {
      display: block;
      font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .expertise-pills {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
    }
    .expertise-pill {
      padding: 6px 12px;
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 12px;
      color: #374151;
    }

    /* Articles by author */
    .author-articles {
      padding: 80px 0;
      background: var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc);
    }
    .author-articles h2 {
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 38px);
      text-align: center;
      margin: 0 0 12px;
      color: var(--ink, #0a0e1a);
    }
    .author-articles .sub {
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
      max-width: 560px;
      margin: 0 auto 48px;
    }
    .articles-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
      max-width: 960px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .article-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
      gap: 18px;
      padding: 20px;
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
      border-radius: 16px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all .2s;
    }
    .article-row:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    }
    .article-thumb {
      width: 100px; height: 100px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue, #1a6fff), var(--cyan, #00c8f0));
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #fff; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
    }
    .article-thumb.alt-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #ec4899); }
    .article-thumb.alt-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #10b981); }
    .article-thumb.alt-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444); }
    .article-info { min-width: 0; align-self: center; }
    .article-cat-mini {
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--blue, #1a6fff);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .article-info h3 {
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: 17px;
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin: 0 0 8px;
      color: var(--ink, #0a0e1a);
    }
    .article-meta-mini {
      font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted, #6b7280);
    }

    /* CTA */
    .author-cta {
      padding: 60px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink, #0a0e1a) 0%, var(--ink-2, #111827) 100%);
      color: #fff;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .author-cta::before {
      content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 50px 50px;
    }
    .author-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .author-cta h2 {
      font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
      margin: 0 0 12px;
    }
    .author-cta p { color: #94a3b8; margin: 0 0 24px; }
    .author-cta .btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 12px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue, #1a6fff), var(--cyan, #00c8f0));
      color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
      text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s;
    }
    .author-cta .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* Visually hidden */
    .visually-hidden {
      position: absolute !important; clip: rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);
      width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
    }

    /* ─── Responsive ─── */
    @media (max-width: 960px) {
      .author-hero { padding: 120px 0 48px; }
      .author-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; text-align: center; }
      .author-photo { width: 300px; height: 275px; font-size: 48px; margin: 0 auto; }
      .author-tagline { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
      .author-quick-meta { justify-content: center; }
      .author-social { justify-content: center; }

      .author-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

      .author-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
      .author-body { padding: 56px 0; }

      .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .author-articles { padding: 56px 0; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 560px) {
      .author-hero { padding: 100px 0 40px; }
      .author-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 34px); }
      .author-tagline { font-size: 15px; }
      .author-photo { width: 300px; height: 300px; font-size: 40px; }
      .author-quick-meta { gap: 12px; font-size: 13px; }
      .author-stats-grid { gap: 16px; }
      .stat-num { font-size: 26px; }
      .author-main h2 { font-size: 22px; }
      .author-main p { font-size: 15.5px; }
      .article-row { grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 14px; padding: 16px; }
      .article-thumb { width: 80px; height: 80px; font-size: 18px; }
      .article-info h3 { font-size: 15px; }
    }