/* ============================================================
   HOME CSS v7
   Task 1: Rich hover animations across all sections
   Task 2: Companies section → CTA strip below cards
   Task 3: Industries → 3D flip cards
   Task 5: How-it-works → animated timeline
   ============================================================ */

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* ── GLOBAL ANIMATION KEYFRAMES ── */
@keyframes sbar        { 0%,100%{opacity:.35} 50%{opacity:.9} }
@keyframes floatA      { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}    50%{transform:translateY(-6px)} }
@keyframes floatB      { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(-4px)} 50%{transform:translateY(4px)}  }
@keyframes marqueeScroll { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }
@keyframes spin        { to{transform:rotate(360deg)} }
@keyframes pulse-ring  { 0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.6} 100%{transform:scale(2.2);opacity:0} }
@keyframes stepFill    { from{width:0} to{width:100%} }
@keyframes countUp     { from{transform:translateY(6px);opacity:0} to{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1} }
@keyframes shimmer     { 0%{background-position:200% center} 100%{background-position:-200% center} }
@keyframes glow-pulse  { 0%,100%{opacity:.4} 50%{opacity:.85} }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-dark);
}
.video-wrap { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-vid { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
.no-video .hero-vid { display: none; }
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(17,29,74,.86) 0%, rgba(17,29,74,.58) 52%, rgba(17,29,74,.32) 100%);
}
.hero-wrap {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 4rem); padding-bottom: 5rem;
}
.hero-content { max-width: 660px; }
.hero-eyebrow { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hero-eyebrow-sep { width: 1px; height: 13px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.14; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .hero-h1 { font-size: 36px; } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .hero-h1 { font-size: 28px; } }
.hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.hero-eyebrow .t-label { font-size: .92rem; letter-spacing: .11em; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: .875rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; align-items: center; }
.hero-pills { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.co-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  padding: .5rem 1.1rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-display); text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.co-pill::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--co-dot); flex-shrink:0; }
.co-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.hero-scroll {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em; font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.hero-scroll-bar { width: 1px; height: 44px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent); animation: sbar 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding-bottom: 3rem; }
  .hero-scroll { display: none; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── STATS ── */
.stats-band { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.stats-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); border-left: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.stat-item {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
  cursor: default;
}
.stat-item:hover { background: var(--orange-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--orange); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.stat-label { display: block; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: .82rem; margin-top: .4rem; font-family: var(--font-display); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ── WHO WE ARE ── */
.intro-section { background: #fff; }
.intro-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .intro-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; } }
.intro-img-col {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5; box-shadow: var(--sh-xl); position: relative;
  transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.intro-img-col:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(17,29,74,.22); }
.intro-img-col img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.intro-img-col:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.intro-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: .875rem 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.intro-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .875rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.intro-feat {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .625rem;
  padding: .875rem; background: var(--gray-50);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: all .25s ease; cursor: default;
}
.intro-feat:hover {
  background: #fff; border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.intro-feat-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; background: var(--orange-light); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--orange); flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.intro-feat:hover .intro-feat-icon { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(8deg); }
.intro-feat h4 { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1px; }
.intro-feat p  { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPANIES — 3D cards + CTA strip below  [TASK 1 & 2]
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.companies-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
.co-showcase {
  position: relative; margin-top: 3.5rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, auto); gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .co-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.co-card-3d {
  position: relative; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 2rem; text-decoration: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-100); box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275),
              box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d; cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden;
}
.co-card-3d::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -30%; right: -20%;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--co-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
  opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none;
}
.co-card-3d:hover::before { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.8; }
.co-card-3d::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--co-accent); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease; border-radius: var(--r-xl) var(--r-xl) 0 0;
}
.co-card-3d:hover::after  { transform: scaleX(1); }
.co-card-3d:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(27,43,107,.18), 0 8px 24px var(--co-shadow);
}
.co-card-3d.featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; gap: 2rem; align-items: center;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .co-card-3d.featured { flex-direction: column; } }
.co-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--co-icon-bg); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--co-shadow);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.co-card-3d:hover .co-card-icon-wrap { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }
.co-card-3d.featured .co-card-icon-wrap { width: 80px; height: 80px; }
.co-card-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.co-card-3d.featured .co-card-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: .5rem; min-width: 200px; }
.co-card-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; }
.co-card-3d.featured .co-card-name { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.co-card-badge {
  display: inline-block; padding: .2rem .6rem;
  background: var(--co-icon-bg); border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--co-accent); letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.co-card-body { flex: 1; }
.co-card-desc { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: .875rem; }
.co-card-services { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.co-service-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; padding: .22rem .65rem;
  background: var(--gray-100); border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-soft); transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.co-card-3d:hover .co-service-tag { background: var(--co-icon-bg); color: var(--co-accent); }
.co-service-tag::before { content: '·'; color: var(--co-accent); font-weight: 900; }
.co-card-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--co-accent); transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.co-card-3d:hover .co-card-cta { gap: .8rem; }
/* Float */
.co-card-3d:nth-child(1) { animation: floatA 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.co-card-3d:nth-child(2) { animation: floatB 6s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s; }
.co-card-3d:nth-child(3) { animation: floatA 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.co-card-3d.featured     { animation: floatB 7s ease-in-out infinite 0.3s; }
.co-card-3d:hover        { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ── TASK 2: CTA strip below company cards ── */
.companies-cta-strip {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #1e3087 100%);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 2.25rem 2.75rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.companies-cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -5%;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,121,32,.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none; animation: glow-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.companies-cta-strip > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.companies-cta-strip h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.2;
}
.companies-cta-strip p { font-size: .92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top: .4rem; max-width: 480px; }
.companies-cta-strip .cta-actions { display: flex; gap: .875rem; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .companies-cta-strip { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .companies-cta-strip .cta-actions { width: 100%; }
  .companies-cta-strip .cta-actions .btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── TASK 1 — CTA card in 4th grid slot ── */
.co-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #111d4a 0%, #1e3087 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1) !important;
  cursor: default;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center; gap: 1rem;
  animation: floatA 6s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s !important;
}
.co-cta-card:hover { animation-play-state: paused !important; }
.co-cta-glow {
  position: absolute; top: -30%; right: -20%;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,121,32,.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  animation: glow-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.co-cta-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; background: rgba(244,121,32,.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.co-cta-card:hover .co-cta-icon { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg); }
.co-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.25; position: relative;
}
.co-cta-sub {
  font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.65;
  position: relative; max-width: 260px;
}
.co-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: .625rem; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
.co-cta-btns .btn { font-size: .82rem; padding: .55rem 1.1rem; }
.co-cta-pills {
  display: flex; gap: .4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative;
  margin-top: .25rem;
}
.co-cta-pills span {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); padding: .2rem .55rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius: var(--r-full);
}

/* ── TASK 2 — Clients section improved header ── */
.clients-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .875rem; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.clients-label::before, .clients-label::after {
  content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 32px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--orange); border-radius: 2px; opacity: .5;
}
.clients-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.clients-sub {
  font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto;
}


.cap-section { background: #fff; }
.cap-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .cap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.cap-card {
  padding: 1.875rem; border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--gray-50); border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: all .3s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cap-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--cc); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.cap-card:hover { background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--sh-md); border-color: var(--gray-200); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.cap-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cap-ico {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.125rem; color: var(--cc); background: var(--cc-bg);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.cap-card:hover .cap-ico { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-8deg); }
.cap-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.cap-card p  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.65; }
.cap-co { display: block; margin-top: .75rem; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--cc); letter-spacing: .04em; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TASK 3 — Industries: 3D flip-card grid
   Front: image + title + short desc  |  Back: detail content
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ind-section { background: var(--navy); }
.ind-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Scene wrapper — perspective here */
.ind-card {
  perspective: 1000px;
  height: 260px; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); /* clip child border-radius */
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ind-card { height: 220px; } }

/* Inner — rotates */
.ind-inner {
  position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.645,.045,.355,1);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
}
.ind-card:hover .ind-inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }

/* Shared face styles */
.ind-front, .ind-back {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* FRONT */
.ind-front {
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: var(--navy-light);
}
.ind-front-over {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17,29,74,.92) 0%, rgba(17,29,74,.15) 100%);
  transition: background .3s;
}
.ind-card:hover .ind-front-over {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17,29,74,.96) 0%, rgba(17,29,74,.4) 100%);
}
.ind-front-body {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.375rem; color: #fff;
}
.ind-front-body svg { color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.ind-front-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.ind-front-body p  { font-size: .74rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height: 1.45; }

/* BACK */
.ind-back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #1e3087 100%);
  padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.ind-back-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  background: rgba(244,121,32,.18); border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: .25rem .75rem; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange); font-family: var(--font-display); width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.ind-back h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.ind-back-list {
  list-style: none; margin: 0 0 auto; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .3rem;
}
.ind-back-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .76rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height: 1.45;
}
.ind-back-list li::before { content: '→'; color: var(--orange); font-size: .7rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.ind-back-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; margin-top: .875rem;
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--orange);
}

/* PROOF */
.proof-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.proof-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-100); transition: all .35s ease;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.proof-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.proof-img { height: 195px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--gray-100); flex-shrink: 0; }
.proof-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .55s ease; }
.proof-card:hover .proof-img img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.proof-body { padding: 1.375rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.proof-tags { display: flex; gap: .4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: .875rem; }
.proof-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.proof-body p  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.proof-result { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .4rem; margin-top: auto; padding-top: .875rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.proof-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--orange); line-height: 1; }
.proof-lbl { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TASK 5 — How It Works: Animated timeline
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.how-section { background: #fff; }
.how-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 0; margin-top: 3.5rem; position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .how-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 2rem; } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Animated connector line */
.how-steps::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 33px; left: calc(12.5% + 4px); right: calc(12.5% + 4px);
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  z-index: 0;
}
.how-steps::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 33px; left: calc(12.5% + 4px);
  height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--orange), #29ABE2);
  z-index: 1; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.how-steps.animated::after { width: calc(75% - 8px); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .how-steps::before, .how-steps::after { display: none; } }

.how-step {
  text-align: center; padding: 0 1rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
}
.how-step.step-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.how-step:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.how-step:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.how-step:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .4s; }
.how-step:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .6s; }

/* Number bubble with pulse ring */
.how-step-num {
  position: relative;
  width: 64px; height: 64px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(244,121,32,.4); border: 3px solid #fff;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1), box-shadow .3s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.how-step-num::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(244,121,32,.4);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(1);
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.how-step:hover .how-step-num { transform: scale(1.12); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(244,121,32,.5); }
.how-step:hover .how-step-num::before { animation: pulse-ring .8s ease-out forwards; }

/* Step card */
.how-step-card {
  background: var(--gray-50); border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.25rem 1rem; margin-top: .5rem;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.how-step:hover .how-step-card {
  background: #fff; border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(244,121,32,.12); transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.how-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.how-step p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Step connector icon between cards at mobile */
.how-step-arrow {
  display: none; justify-content: center; color: var(--orange); opacity: .5;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .how-step-arrow { display: flex; } }

/* ── WHY COVANSYS ── */
.why-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.why-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .why-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; } }
.why-img-col {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; box-shadow: var(--sh-xl);
  position: relative; transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.why-img-col:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(17,29,74,.2); }
.why-img-col img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.why-img-col:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.why-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: .875rem 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.why-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.125rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.why-item {
  display: flex; gap: .875rem; padding: 1.125rem; border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-100); background: #fff; transition: all .3s;
}
.why-item:hover { border-color: var(--orange); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); transform: translateX(4px); }
.why-ico {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--orange-light); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--orange); flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.why-item:hover .why-ico { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg); }
.why-item h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.why-item p  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── TECH SECTION ── */
.tech-section { background: var(--navy); }
.tech-tabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .tech-tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .tech-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.tech-tab {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; text-decoration: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .875rem; transition: all .3s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.tech-tab::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--tc); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.tech-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.11); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.tech-tab:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.tech-tab-ico {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.tech-tab:hover .tech-tab-ico { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }
.tech-tab-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.tech-tab-tag  { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); line-height: 1.3; }
.tech-tab-services { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .3rem; margin-top: .25rem; }
.tech-tab-services span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-family: var(--font-display); }
.tech-tab-services span::before { content: '·'; color: var(--tc); }
.tech-tab-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--tc); margin-top: auto; transition: gap .2s; }
.tech-tab:hover .tech-tab-cta { gap: .75rem; }

/* ── MARQUEE LOGOS ── */
.clients-section {
  background: var(--white); padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.clients-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.clients-header p {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
}
.clients-header p::before,.clients-header p::after { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--gray-300); }
.marquee-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-wrap::before,.marquee-wrap::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 140px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee-wrap::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white), transparent); }
.marquee-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--white), transparent); }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
  width: max-content; animation: marqueeScroll 40s linear infinite; padding: .75rem 0;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.client-logo-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0; height: 60px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease; opacity: .75;
}
.client-logo-wrap:hover { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
.client-logo-wrap img { height: 60px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; max-width: 160px; display: block; }

/* ── HOME CTA ── */
.home-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #243580 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.home-cta::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -20%; right: -5%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,121,32,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.home-cta-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 3rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .home-cta-inner .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── Mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .intro-features,.cap-grid,.how-steps,.tech-tabs,.co-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}