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

:root {
  --ink:       #07095a;
  --forest:    #131dad;
  --mid:       #342e66;
  --leaf:      #4e4f9a;
  --sage:      #a8a9c9;
  --cream:     #ebedf5;
  --warm:      #dce0ed;
  --gold:      #2a38b8;
  --text:      #1e202d;
  --muted:     #5a5d6b;
  --gradient-red: #ff4d4d;
  --gradient-dark-blue: #1a237e;
  --gradient-light-blue: #64b5f6;
  --border:    rgba(30, 35, 60, 0.12);
  --font-head: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --ease:      cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ── UTILS ── */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.section-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--leaf);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--leaf);
}
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--ink); }

/* ── NAV ── */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(235, 236, 245, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-inner p {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg, 
    var(--gradient-red), 
    var(--gradient-dark-blue), 
    var(--gradient-light-blue)
  );
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  justify-content: left;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo img.logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
}
.nav-logo-placeholder {
  height: 44px;
  width: 160px;
  background: var(--warm);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--sage);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--leaf);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--forest); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream) !important;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--mid) !important; }
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-left {
  background: var(--forest);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8rem 5rem 6rem 4rem;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-left::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: -80px;
  width: 160px; height: 100%;
  background: var(--forest);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 0, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease) both;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 40px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--sage);
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.1s var(--ease) both;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--sage);
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(235, 239, 245, 0.75);
  max-width: 420px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.2s var(--ease) both;
}
.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.3s var(--ease) both;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--warm);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: #fafafc; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost {
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 253, 255, 0.973);
  background: var(--warm);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: #fafafc; }
.hero-right {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--warm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-right img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.hero-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm) 0%, var(--sage) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hero-img-placeholder .ph-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border: 2px dashed var(--mid);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-img-placeholder .ph-icon svg { opacity: 0.4; }
.hero-img-placeholder p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-stats {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3rem; left: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.4s var(--ease) both;
}
.stat-item { text-align: left; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgb(252, 252, 252);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── MARQUEE ── */
.marquee-strip {
  background: var(--cold);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: marquee 20s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-inner span {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0 3rem;
}
.marquee-inner span::before {
  content: '◆';
  margin-right: 3rem;
  font-size: 8px;
}

/* ── ABOUT ── */
.about {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--warm);
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.about-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--warm);
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.about-img-box img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.about-img-ph {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--warm), var(--sage));
}
.about-img-ph p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2rem; right: -2rem;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-badge .num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--sage);
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge .lbl {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.7);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.about-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.about-content p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.vision-mission {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.vm-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--leaf);
  background: var(--warm);
}
.vm-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--leaf);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.vm-card p { 
  font-size: 14px; 
  color: var(--muted); 
  margin: 0; 
}
/* ----- CORE VALUES SECTION ----- */
.core-values-section {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 4rem 0 6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.values-header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.values-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--forest);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--warm);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--leaf);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: #fffbf5;
  border-color: var(--sage);
}

.value-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
  .core-values-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 4rem 0;
  }
  .values-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ── SERVICES ── */
.services {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; right: -120px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(78,154,90,0.1);
}
.services::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -180px; left: -80px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(78,154,90,0.08);
}
.services-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.services-head .section-tag { color: var(--sage); }
.services-head .section-tag::before { background: var(--sage); }
.services-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--cream);
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.services-head p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.55);
  max-width: 300px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
}
.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--leaf);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.service-card:hover {
  background: rgba(78,154,90,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.svc-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.svc-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(161, 159, 165, 0.144);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.svc-icon svg { color: var(--leaf); }
.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.55);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── WHY US ── */
.why {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--warm);
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.why-content p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.why-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.why-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.why-check {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.why-list li div h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.why-list li div p { 
  font-size: 14px; 
  color: var(--muted); 
  margin: 0; 
}
.why-visual {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.why-feat-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.why-feat-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 3px solid var(--leaf); }
.why-feat-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); margin-top: 2rem; }
.why-feat-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 3px solid var(--mid); }
.why-feat-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 3px solid var(--sage); margin-top: -2rem; }
.wfc-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.why-feat-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.why-feat-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── TEAM ── */
.team {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.team-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.team-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.team-head p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.team-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage), var(--mid));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.team-photo-ph {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.team-photo-ph .avatar-ring {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.team-photo-ph p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.team-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.team-info h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--leaf);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.team-info p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── PROCESS ── */
.process {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--forest);
}
.process-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.process-head .section-tag { justify-content: center; color: var(--warm); }
.process-head .section-tag::before { display: none; }
.process-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--warm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.process-head p { font-size: 15.5px; color: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.767); max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px; left: 12.5%;
  width: 75%; height: 1px;
  background: rgba(253, 253, 253, 0.753);
}
.process-step {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.step-circle {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 96, 154, 0.4);
  background: rgba(78, 86, 154, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--sage);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.process-step:hover .step-circle {
  background: rgba(79, 78, 154, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--leaf);
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.process-step p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(245,242,235,0.55); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonials {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.test-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.test-head h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.test-head p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.test-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.test-card {
  background: var(--warm);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-top-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}
.test-card:hover { border-top-color: var(--leaf); }
.test-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--sage);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.test-card blockquote {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.test-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.test-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--forest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--sage);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.test-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.test-org { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.test-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ----- CLIENTS / LOGO SLIDESHOW SECTION ----- */
.clients-section {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 4rem 0 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--forest);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* slideshow wrapper */
.logo-slideshow {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

/* track that holds all logos - using flex for smooth infinite scroll */
.logo-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  animation: scrollLogos 28s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

/* each logo item */
.logo-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 160px;
  height: 90px;
  background: var(--warm);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  filter: grayscale(0.1);
  opacity: 0.85;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.logo-item:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--sage);
  background: white;
}

/* logo image styling */
.logo-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0.95);
  transition: filter 0.2s;
}

.logo-item:hover img {
  filter: brightness(1);
}

/* for demonstration, we use placeholder images with brand names.
  In real usage, replace src with actual company logo URLs */
.logo-placeholder {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--forest);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  background: #ffffffcc;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
}

/* animation keyframes - infinite scroll */
@keyframes scrollLogos {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* pause animation on hover for better UX */
.logo-slideshow:hover .logo-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* gradient overlays for smooth edges (optional, gives fading effect at ends) */
.logo-slideshow::before,
.logo-slideshow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.logo-slideshow::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cream), transparent);
}

.logo-slideshow::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--cream), transparent);
}

/* responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
  }
  .clients-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  .section-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .logo-item {
    width: 130px;
    height: 75px;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .logo-track {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .logo-slideshow::before,
  .logo-slideshow::after {
    width: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
  .logo-item {
    width: 110px;
    height: 65px;
  }
  .logo-item img {
    max-height: 45px;
  }
}

/* optional caption */
.clients-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ── CTA BANNER ── */
.cta-banner {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--forest);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-banner p { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(242, 242, 243, 0.87); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--forest);
  padding: 14px 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background: var(--cold);
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-info p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.cd-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.cd-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--forest);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.cd-icon svg { color: var(--sage); }
.cd-text strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.cd-text span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.contact-form {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--leaf);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-submit {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--mid); }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.footer-brand img.logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.footer-logo-ph {
  height: 40px;
  width: 150px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.795); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(235, 241, 245, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.social-link:hover { border-color: var(--sage); color: var(--sage); }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(245,242,235,0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(245,242,235,0.35); }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(245,242,235,0.5); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--sage); }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.visible { 
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); 
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-right { display: none; }
  .hero-left { padding: 9rem 3rem 5rem; }
  .hero-left::after { display: none; }
  .hero-stats { left: 3rem; }
  .about-grid, .why-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .about-visual { display: none; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .test-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .test-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vision-mission { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-head { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-stats { position: static; margin-top: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-left { padding: 8rem 1.5rem 4rem; }
  .container { padding: 0 1.5rem; }
}