:root {
      --brand-primary: #0077e6;
      --brand-cyan: #00b4ff;
      --brand-dark: #0a1628;
      --surface: #f4f8ff;
      --border: rgba(0,100,220,0.1);
      --text-main: #0a1628;
      --text-muted: #4a6080;
    }
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      background: #ffffff;
      color: var(--text-main);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       NAVBAR  — white background
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    #navbar {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
      height: 72px; display: flex; align-items: center;
      background: #ffffff;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,80,200,0.06);
      transform: translateY(-100px);
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }
    #navbar.visible { transform: translateY(0); }

    /* Logo sits on a dark pill so the black PNG bg blends in */
    .logo-pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: #ffffff;
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 4px 14px 4px 10px;
      height: 52px;
      /* box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); */
    }
    .logo-pill img { height: 60px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; display: block; }

    .btn-connect {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-cyan));
      color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 999px;
      padding: 10px 28px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,119,230,0.3);
    }
    .btn-connect:hover { opacity: 0.88; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       HERO  — white, text on white
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    #hero {
      min-height: 94vh;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      background: #ffffff;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      padding: 120px 24px 100px;
    }
    /* subtle radial accent blobs */
    .hero-blob-1 {
      position: absolute; top: -10%; left: -8%;
      width: 55%; height: 60%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,119,230,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-blob-2 {
      position: absolute; bottom: -15%; right: -8%;
      width: 50%; height: 55%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,180,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    }
    /* faint grid */
    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0,119,230,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,119,230,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 52px 52px;
    }
    .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    /* Big logo display in hero */
    .hero-logo-wrap {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 12px 32px;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      /* box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,119,230,0.15); */
      opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.2s forwards;
    }
    .hero-logo-wrap img { height: 140px; width: auto; display: block; }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(44px, 8.5vw, 100px);
      line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-main);
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
      opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.4s forwards;
    }
    .hero-title span {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-cyan));
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
      font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted);
      max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; line-height: 2;
      opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.6s forwards;
    }
    .btn-cta {
      display: inline-block;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-cyan));
      color: #fff; padding: 16px 54px; border-radius: 12px;
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.3em;
      text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,119,230,0.35);
      opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.8s forwards;
    }
    .btn-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,119,230,0.45); color: #fff; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       SHARED SECTION STYLES
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    .section-label {
      font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.45em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand-primary); margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
      font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 58px);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      color: var(--text-main); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .section-title span { color: var(--brand-primary); }
    .section-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.8; }

    .gradient-divider {
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(0,119,230,0.2), transparent);
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       GLASS / CARD PANELS
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    .glass-panel {
      background: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 1.8rem; padding: 2.2rem;
      transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,80,200,0.04);
    }
    .glass-panel:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0,119,230,0.35);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,119,230,0.1);
    }
    .panel-glow {
      position: absolute; top: -40px; right: -40px;
      width: 110px; height: 110px;
      background: rgba(0,119,230,0.04);
      border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(28px);
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }
    .glass-panel:hover .panel-glow { background: rgba(0,119,230,0.1); }
    .panel-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; color: var(--brand-primary); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; transition: transform 0.3s; }
    .glass-panel:hover .panel-icon { transform: scale(1.1); }
    .panel-title { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
    .panel-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; }
    .panel-tag { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--brand-primary); margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.2rem; }
    .panel-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0.5rem 0 0; }
    .panel-list li { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 4px 0 4px 16px; position: relative; line-height: 1.6; }
    .panel-list li::before { content: '›'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--brand-primary); font-weight: 900; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       SERVICES SECTION
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    #services { background: var(--surface); padding: 6rem 0; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       FOUNDATION BENTO
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
#foundation { 
    background: #ffffff; 
    padding: 6rem 0; 
}

.bento-grid { 
    display: grid; 
    gap: 1.5rem; /* Increased gap for a cleaner look */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); 
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* container fix */
.container-custom{
max-width:1200px;
width:100%;
margin:0 auto;
padding:0 20px;
}

/* grid fix */
.bento-grid{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
gap:24px;
width:100%;
}

/* ensure columns expand */
.col-1,
.col-2{
width:100%;
}

/* span sizes */
.col-1{
grid-column:span 1;
}

.col-2{
grid-column:span 2;
}

/* panel width fix */
.glass-panel{
width:100%;
min-height:220px;
}

/* prevent text breaking letter by letter */
.panel-title{
font-size:1.4rem;
line-height:1.3;
word-break:normal;
}

.panel-desc{
word-break:normal;
}

.panel-list{
word-break:normal;
}
/* ===== MOBILE FIX ===== */

@media (max-width: 768px){

/* make grid single column */
.bento-grid{
grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
gap:20px;
}

/* cards full width */
.col-1,
.col-2{
grid-column:span 1 !important;
width:100%;
}

/* panel layout */
.glass-panel{
padding:22px;
border-radius:20px;
width:100%;
}

/* text improvements */
.panel-title{
font-size:20px;
line-height:1.3;
word-break:normal;
}

.panel-desc{
font-size:14px !important;
line-height:1.6;
}

.panel-list{
font-size:13px !important;
padding-left:18px;
}

.panel-icon{
width:32px;
height:32px;
margin-bottom:10px;
}

/* section spacing */
#foundation{
padding:50px 18px;
}

.section-title{
font-size:28px;
line-height:1.2;
}

.section-desc{
font-size:15px;
}

}
/* Base Card Styling
.card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f5;
    border-radius: 24px;       
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); 
} */

/* .col-2 { grid-column: span 2; }
.col-1 { grid-column: span 1; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bento-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    .col-2, .col-1 { grid-column: span 1; }
} */
    /* #foundation { background: #ffffff; padding: 6rem 0; }
    .bento-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .col-2 { grid-column: span 2; }
    .col-1 { grid-column: span 1; }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .col-2, .col-1 { grid-column: span 1; }
    } */

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       INDUSTRIES
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    #industries { background: var(--surface); padding: 5rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .industry-card {
      background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 1.6rem; padding: 1.8rem 1.2rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
      text-align: center; gap: 0.9rem;
      transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    .industry-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,119,230,0.35); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,119,230,0.08); }
    .ind-icon { color: var(--brand-primary); transition: transform 0.3s; }
    .industry-card:hover .ind-icon { transform: scale(1.1); }
    .industry-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--text-main); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       CONTACT  — dark
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    #contact {
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, #060f1e 0%, #0d2b4a 100%);
      padding: 6rem 0;
    }
    #contact .section-label { color: var(--brand-cyan); }
    #contact .section-title { color: #ffffff; }
    #contact .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

    .contact-info-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
    .contact-icon-box {
      width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,153,255,0.25);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--brand-cyan); flex-shrink: 0;
      background: rgba(0,153,255,0.06);
      transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }
    .contact-info-item:hover .contact-icon-box { background: var(--brand-primary); color: #fff; }
    .contact-sublabel { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-bottom: 2px; }
    .contact-value { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: #ffffff; }

    .contact-form-box {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(0,153,255,0.12);
      border-radius: 1.5rem; padding: 2.5rem; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .form-label-custom { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }
    .form-input-custom {
      width: 100%; height: 48px; padding: 0 18px;
      border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,153,255,0.18);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); outline: none;
      font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: #fff; transition: border-color 0.3s; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    }
    .form-input-custom::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
    .form-input-custom:focus { border-color: var(--brand-primary); background: rgba(0,119,230,0.07); }
    textarea.form-input-custom { height: auto; padding: 14px 18px; resize: none; }
    .btn-submit {
      width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-cyan));
      color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px;
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.35em; text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.2s; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,119,230,0.35);
    }
    .btn-submit:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       FOOTER
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    footer {
      background: #ffffff; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
      border-radius: 3rem 3rem 0 0; margin-top: -2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,153,255,0.08);
    }
    /* footer logo also on dark pill */
    .footer-logo-pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
      background: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 6px 18px 6px 12px;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,119,230,0.15);
    }
    .footer-logo-pill img { height: 36px; width: auto; display: block; }
    .footer-tagline { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 380px; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
    .footer-nav-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.4em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #000000; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .footer-nav-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
    .footer-nav-links li { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .footer-nav-links a { color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38); text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; transition: color 0.3s; }
    .footer-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--brand-primary); }
    .social-btn {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .social-btn:hover { background: var(--brand-primary); color: #000000; border-color: var(--brand-primary); transform: scale(1.08); }
    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); margin-top: 3.5rem; padding-top: 1.8rem;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
    }
    .footer-copy { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); }
    .footer-link { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
    .footer-link:hover { color: var(--brand-primary); }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════
       ANIMATIONS
    ═══════════════════════════════ */
    @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
    .reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

    .container-custom { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }