/* ================================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
================================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand colours */
  --navy:          #0B2A63;
  --navy-dark:     #071D47;
  --navy-mid:      #0F3578;
  --blue:          #2563FF;
  --blue-2:        #3B82F6;
  --blue-light:    #60A5FA;
  --blue-bg:       #EEF4FF;
  --white:         #FFFFFF;
  --page-bg:       #F8FAFC;
  --text-dark:     #0F172A;
  --text-muted:    #64748B;
  --border:        #DCE6F5;
  --green:         #22C55E;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-blue:  linear-gradient(135deg, #2563FF 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
  --grad-navy:  linear-gradient(140deg, #071D47 0%, #0B2A63 60%, #0F3578 100%);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 4px rgba(11,42,99,.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,42,99,.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(11,42,99,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(11,42,99,.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(11,42,99,.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 36px rgba(11,42,99,.14), 0 4px 10px rgba(11,42,99,.06);

  /* Typography */
  --font: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm:   8px;
  --r-btn:  14px;
  --r-card: 16px;
  --r-lg:   24px;

  /* Spacing */
  --pad-desktop: 96px;
  --pad-tablet:  72px;
  --pad-mobile:  56px;
  --container:   40px;
  --max-w:       1200px;
}

/* ================================================================
   RESET & BASE
================================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--page-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img  { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a    { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul   { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font); cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
h1 { font-size: 56px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; }
h2 { font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }

/* ================================================================
   UTILITIES
================================================================ */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow-light {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
}
.section-head p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 16px; font-size: 17px; }

/* ================================================================
   BUTTONS
================================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37,99,255,.32);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,99,255,.44);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Arrow icon in button */
.btn svg { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ================================================================
   HEADER
================================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(11,42,99,.05);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* -- Logo -- */
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.logo-img-footer {
  height: 34px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: .85;
}

/* -- Nav -- */
.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.site-nav > a,
.nav-item > a {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: color .18s, background .18s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-nav > a:hover,
.nav-item > a:hover,
.nav-item:hover > a { color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-bg); }
.nav-item > a svg { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.nav-item:hover > a svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* -- Dropdown -- */
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 10px;
  min-width: 540px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(11,42,99,.13), 0 4px 10px rgba(11,42,99,.07);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s;
  z-index: 300;
}
/* Small arrow pointing up */
.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -7px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 2px 0 0 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .15s;
}
.dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--blue-bg); }
.dropdown-item-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .15s;
}
.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-icon { background: rgba(37,99,255,.13); }
.dropdown-item-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.dropdown-item-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.dropdown-item-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Mobile nav services sub-list */
.mobile-nav-services-label {
  display: block;
  padding: 15px 0 8px;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-bg);
}
.mobile-services-list { padding: 6px 0 4px 12px; }
.mobile-services-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-bg);
  transition: color .15s;
}
.mobile-services-list a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.mobile-services-list a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* -- Header actions -- */
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-header { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: 14px; }

/* -- Mobile toggle -- */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .22s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 199;
  padding: 28px var(--container) 40px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  animation: slideDown .2s ease;
}
@keyframes slideDown { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.mobile-nav.open { display: block; }
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 15px 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--blue-bg);
  transition: color .15s;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.mobile-nav .btn-mobile-cta {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-btn);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37,99,255,.32);
}

/* ================================================================
   HERO
================================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 620px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: url('images/neal-bits-it-banner.webp') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
/* Dark gradient overlay — heavy on the left for readability, fades right to reveal the image */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    rgba(7, 29, 71, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(11, 42, 99, 0.85) 40%,
    rgba(11, 42, 99, 0.60) 65%,
    rgba(11, 42, 99, 0.30) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left column */
.hero-copy { max-width: 540px; }
.hero-copy h1 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-copy h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--blue-light);
}
.hero-copy .lead {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 20px;
}
.hero-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
}
.pill-dot {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right column – tech dashboard panel */
.hero-panel {
  background: var(--grad-navy);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
/* Grid texture overlay */
.hero-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 55%, rgba(37, 99, 255, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 20%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, auto, 28px 28px, 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Large watermark B */
.hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -32px;
  bottom: -32px;
  opacity: .05;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Panel cards */
.panel-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.panel-kpi-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.panel-kpi-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.panel-kpi-val {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.panel-kpi-val sup { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; opacity: .7; }
.panel-kpi-sub { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-top: 3px; }

/* Status list */
.panel-status-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.panel-status-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.live-dot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #86EFAC;
}
.live-dot::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 7px rgba(34,197,94,.7);
  animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100% { opacity:1; } 50% { opacity:.4; } }

.status-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.status-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.status-row-name { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-weight: 500; }
.badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.badge-green  { background: rgba(34,197,94,.15);  color: #86EFAC; }
.badge-blue   { background: rgba(96,165,250,.15); color: #93C5FD; }

/* Progress bars */
.panel-prog-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.prog-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.prog-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.prog-lbl { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); width: 96px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.prog-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prog-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-light));
}
.prog-pct { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); width: 32px; text-align: right; }

/* ================================================================
   TRUST STRIP
================================================================ */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 0;
}
.trust-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.trust-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-text { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }

/* ================================================================
   SERVICES
================================================================ */
.services { background: var(--page-bg); padding: var(--pad-desktop) 0; }
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: rgba(37,99,255,.12); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-card p  { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: gap .18s ease;
}
.link-arrow:hover { gap: 9px; }

/* ================================================================
   WHY BITS
================================================================ */
.why-bits {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--pad-desktop) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: url('images/banner-neal-helping-lady.webp') center center / cover no-repeat;
  min-height: 580px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-bits::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(7, 29, 71, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(11, 42, 99, 0.88) 45%,
    rgba(11, 42, 99, 0.72) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-bits > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-copy h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.why-copy .lead { font-size: 16.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.why-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 13px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.why-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.check-wrap {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Stat cards grid */
.why-stats-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.why-stat-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
}
.why-stat-number {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.why-stat-unit {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.why-stat-label { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.why-stat-sub   { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ================================================================
   INDUSTRIES
================================================================ */
.industries { background: var(--blue-bg); padding: var(--pad-desktop) 0; }
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.industry-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.industry-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.industry-card:hover .industry-icon { background: rgba(37,99,255,.12); }
.industry-card h3 { font-size: 17.5px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.industry-card p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ================================================================
   PROCESS
================================================================ */
.process {
  background: var(--grad-navy);
  padding: var(--pad-desktop) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 8% 50%, rgba(37, 99, 255, 0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 92% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, auto, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.process > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.process .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
/* Connector line */
.process-grid::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 38px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 2px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 2px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 15%, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 85%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 30px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background .22s, border-color .22s;
}
.process-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,255,.45);
}
.step-num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(37,99,255,.45);
}
.process-card h3 { font-size: 19px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-card p  { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
================================================================ */
.testimonials { background: var(--page-bg); padding: var(--pad-desktop) 0; }
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.testi-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-card);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testi-stars span { color: #F59E0B; font-size: 15px; }
.testi-quote {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.author-ava {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.author-role { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Trusted by */
.trusted-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
.trusted-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.trusted-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.trusted-pill {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  transition: border-color .18s, color .18s;
}
.trusted-pill:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); }

/* ================================================================
   FINAL CTA
================================================================ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--grad-blue);
  padding: var(--pad-desktop) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-inner h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cta-inner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: 17.5px; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

/* ================================================================
   FOOTER
================================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 72px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 52px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
}
.footer-brand .site-logo { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  max-width: 270px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transition: color .18s;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 13px; }
.fcontact-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
.fcontact-icon { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: .55; margin-top: 2px; }
.fcontact-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  line-height: 1.55;
  transition: color .18s;
}
.fcontact-row:hover .fcontact-text { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  transition: color .18s;
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Tablet (≤ 1024px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --container: 32px; }
  h1 { font-size: 44px; }
  h2 { font-size: 34px; }

  .hero { padding: 80px 0 64px; min-height: 520px; }
  .hero-grid { gap: 44px; }

  .services-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .industries-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-grid::after { display: none; }
  .testimonials-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }

  .why-grid { gap: 40px; }
  .why-stat-number { font-size: 36px; }
  .trust-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
  .trust-item:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-right: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Mobile (≤ 768px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --container: 22px; }
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  h1 { font-size: 36px; }
  h2 { font-size: 28px; }
  h3 { font-size: 20px; }

  /* Header */
  .site-nav,
  .btn-header { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero { padding: 64px 0 52px; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .hero-copy { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-copy h1 { font-size: 36px; }

  /* Trust */
  .trust-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-item {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .trust-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  /* Services */
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Why Bits */
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .why-stats-grid { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .why-stat-item { flex: 1; min-width: 180px; }

  /* Industries */
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Process */
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* CTA */
  .cta-inner h2 { font-size: 30px; }
  .cta-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom-links { justify-content: center; }

  /* Padding */
  .services, .why-bits, .industries,
  .process, .testimonials, .cta-band { padding: var(--pad-mobile) 0; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — Small mobile (≤ 480px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-btns .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-pills { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}