/* ============================================================
   XRG — design system v3: bold gradient / glassmorphism
   Dark gradient-mesh canvas (drifting blurred orbs in the logo's
   gold-orange-red and navy-sky-blue gradients) with frosted glass
   panels floating on top. Big radii, soft glows, playful motion.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --bg-0: #0A0C22;
  --bg-1: #10122B;
  --ink: #F4F3FF;
  --ink-soft: #B9BCDD;
  --ink-faint: #7D82AC;

  --gold: #FFFFFF;
  --gold-2: #BEE4F7;
  --ember: #3E8FD0;
  --ember-2: #6FC6EA;

  --navy: #16224F;
  --blue: #2F6FD1;
  --sky: #6FC6EA;
  --teal: #22D3A6;

  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --glass-strong: rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,.16);

  --grad-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 45%, var(--ember) 100%);
  --grad-cool: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--blue) 55%, var(--sky) 100%);
  --grad-mix: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--ember) 32%, var(--blue) 68%, var(--sky) 100%);

  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --font-display-en: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-display-ja: 'Zen Kaku Gothic New', sans-serif;
  --font-body-en: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body-ja: 'Noto Sans JP', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

*{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background: var(--bg-0);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body-ja), var(--font-body-en), sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
html[lang="en"] body{ font-family: var(--font-body-en), var(--font-body-ja), sans-serif; }

h1,h2,h3{
  font-family: var(--font-display-ja), var(--font-display-en), sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
html[lang="en"] h1, html[lang="en"] h2, html[lang="en"] h3{
  font-family: var(--font-display-en), var(--font-display-ja), sans-serif;
}
p{ margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--ink-soft); }
a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.mono{ font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: .01em; }
.grad-text{
  background: var(--grad-warm);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

.wrap{ max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
img, svg{ display:block; max-width:100%; }

:focus-visible{ outline: 2.5px solid var(--sky); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ---------- drifting gradient orbs (fixed background layer) ---------- */
.bg-orbs{ position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.bg-orbs span{ position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter: blur(85px); }
.bg-orbs .orb-1{ width:560px; height:560px; top:-160px; left:-140px; background: var(--grad-warm); opacity:.2; animation: driftA 24s ease-in-out infinite; }
.bg-orbs .orb-2{ width:520px; height:520px; bottom:-180px; right:-120px; background: var(--grad-cool); opacity:.55; animation: driftB 28s ease-in-out infinite; }
.bg-orbs .orb-3{ width:380px; height:380px; top:38%; right:8%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember), var(--blue)); opacity:.28; animation: driftA 32s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
.bg-orbs .orb-4{ width:320px; height:320px; bottom:8%; left:6%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--sky)); opacity:.24; animation: driftB 20s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes driftA{ 0%,100%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 50%{ transform: translate(50px,36px) scale(1.08); } }
@keyframes driftB{ 0%,100%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 50%{ transform: translate(-40px,-46px) scale(1.06); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .bg-orbs span{ animation:none; } }

main, .site-header, .site-footer{ position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- glass panel base ---------- */
.glass{
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .96rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-primary{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199,149,56,.34) 0%, rgba(107,79,31,.3) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199,149,56,.55);
  color: #F5E6C8;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(184,140,58,.5);
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199,149,56,.46) 0%, rgba(107,79,31,.4) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(199,149,56,.8);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(184,140,58,.65);
}
.btn-gold{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199,149,56,.34) 0%, rgba(107,79,31,.3) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(199,149,56,.55);
  color: #F5E6C8;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(184,140,58,.5);
}
.btn-gold:hover{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199,149,56,.46) 0%, rgba(107,79,31,.4) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(199,149,56,.8);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(184,140,58,.65);
}
.btn-primary::before, .btn-gold::before{
  content:'';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%; left: -25%;
  width: 35%; height: 220%;
  background: rgba(255,244,214,.2);
  transform: rotate(20deg);
  filter: blur(3px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-ghost{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,211,166,.2) 0%, rgba(17,110,98,.16) 100%);
  color: var(--ink); border: 1.5px solid rgba(34,211,166,.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -14px rgba(34,211,166,.3);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,211,166,.3) 0%, rgba(17,110,98,.24) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(34,211,166,.65);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -12px rgba(34,211,166,.45);
}
.btn-small{ padding: 10px 20px; font-size: .87rem; }

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position: sticky; top:0; z-index: 50;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(16,34,79,.07), 0 16px 32px -24px rgba(16,34,79,.28);
}
.site-header::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background: var(--grad-mix);
}
.header-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height: 84px; }
.logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color: var(--navy); }
.logo-img{ height: 62px; width: auto; display:block; }
.logo-word.small{
  font-family: var(--font-display-en); font-weight:800; font-size: 1.05rem;
  background: var(--grad-warm); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

.main-nav{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(26,37,85,.85) 0%, rgba(22,34,79,.88) 55%, rgba(12,18,48,.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(16,34,79,.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.main-nav a{
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.main-nav a::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; right:-1px; top:50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width:1px; height:16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transition: opacity .2s ease;
}
.main-nav a:last-child::before{ display:none; }
.main-nav a:hover{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color:#fff; }
.main-nav a:hover::before, .main-nav a:hover + a::before{ opacity: 0; }

.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 16px; padding-left: 16px; }
.header-actions::before{
  content:''; width:1px; height:26px; background: rgba(16,34,79,.12);
}

.lang-toggle{
  position: relative; display:flex; align-items:center;
  width: 76px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(26,37,85,.85) 0%, rgba(22,34,79,.88) 55%, rgba(12,18,48,.92) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
  cursor: pointer; padding: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(16,34,79,.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.lang-opt{ flex:1; text-align:center; font-size: .7rem; font-weight:700; z-index: 2; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); opacity:1; transition: color .2s ease; }
.lang-pill{
  position:absolute; top:3px; left:3px;
  width: calc(50% - 3px); height: calc(100% - 6px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(199,149,56,.92) 0%, rgba(107,79,31,.9) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(184,140,58,.6);
}
html[lang="en"] .lang-pill{ transform: translateX(100%); }
html[lang="ja"] .lang-opt[data-val="ja"], html[lang="en"] .lang-opt[data-val="en"]{ color:#F5E6C8; }

.menu-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:6px; }
.menu-toggle span{ width:22px; height:2px; background: var(--navy); border-radius:2px; }

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{ padding: 96px 0 110px; position: relative; }
.hero-grid-bg{ display:none; }
.hero-inner{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center;
}
.hero-copy{ max-width: 560px; }
.eyebrow{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--sky); background: rgba(6,9,26,.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,198,234,.4);
  display: inline-block; padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
#services .eyebrow{ color: var(--sky); background: rgba(6,9,26,.6); border-color: rgba(111,198,234,.4); }
#how .eyebrow{ color: var(--teal); background: rgba(6,9,26,.6); border-color: rgba(34,211,166,.4); }
#about .eyebrow{ color: var(--ember-2); background: rgba(6,9,26,.6); border-color: rgba(111,198,234,.4); }
#contact .eyebrow{ color: var(--gold); background: rgba(6,9,26,.6); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

.hero-title{ font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--ink); }
.hero-sub{ font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem); max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 34px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.hero-tags{ display:flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.hero-tags li{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* ---- ops console mockup (glass, signature visual) ---- */
.console{
  background: var(--glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(150%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.console-chrome{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 8px; padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.chrome-dot{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block; }
.console-title{ margin-left: 8px; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.live-badge{
  margin-left: auto; display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: .68rem; color: var(--teal); background: rgba(34,211,166,.14);
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.live-dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--teal); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.console-body{ padding: 8px 20px; }
.console-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.console-row:last-child{ border-bottom: none; }
.row-icon{ width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius: 10px; }
.row-icon.icon-ok{ background: rgba(34,211,166,.16); color: var(--teal); }
.row-icon.icon-warn{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: var(--gold); }
.row-label{ font-size: .87rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.row-status{ font-size: .7rem; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); white-space:nowrap; }
.status-ok{ color: var(--teal); background: rgba(34,211,166,.14); }
.status-warn{ color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.row-metric{ font-size: .76rem; color: var(--ink-faint); width: 86px; text-align: right; flex-shrink:0; }
.console-footer{ padding: 18px 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.console-footer > .mono{ font-size: .7rem; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.console-spark{ width:100%; height:40px; margin-top:8px; }
.console-caption{ text-align:center; font-size: .68rem; color: var(--ink-faint); padding: 12px 0 18px; margin:0; }

@keyframes pulse{ 0%, 100%{ opacity: 1; } 50%{ opacity: .35; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .live-dot{ animation: none; } }

/* ---------- who we help strip ---------- */
.strip{ padding: 32px 0; }
.gold-divider{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 18px;
  width: 100%; padding: 0 40px;
}
.gold-divider-line{
  flex: 1 1 auto; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #C79538);
}
.gold-divider-line + .gold-divider-dot + .gold-divider-line{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C79538, transparent);
}
.gold-divider-dot{
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #F0DFB0, #C79538 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(199,149,56,.55);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 680px){
  .gold-divider{ padding: 0 16px; }
}

/* ---------- sections ---------- */
.section{ padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
.section-alt{ }
.section-title{ font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); max-width: 640px; }
.section-lead{ max-width: 600px; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 52px; }
#services > .wrap{ position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* embossed watermark, tucked in the quiet space above the section copy */
.section-watermark{
  position: absolute; z-index: 0;
  top: 130px; left: calc(50% + 310px);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 300px; height: auto;
  opacity: .176;
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.2));
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .section-watermark{ width: 195px; left: 50%; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px){
  .section-watermark{ display: none; }
}

/* ---------- services (white glass cards — bright pop against the dark canvas) ---------- */
.card-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -26px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  border-color: var(--card-glow, rgba(111,198,234,.6));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 54px -22px var(--card-glow, rgba(111,198,234,.4));
}
.card-top{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.card-icon{
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--card-grad, var(--grad-cool));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px var(--card-glow, rgba(47,111,209,.5));
}
.card-icon svg{ width: 25px; height: 25px; }
.card-id{ font-size: .68rem; color: #93999F; }
.card:nth-child(1){ --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #6FC6EA, #2F6FD1); --card-glow: rgba(111,198,234,.45); --illus-color: #2F6FD1; --illus-tint: rgba(111,198,234,.1); } /* Helpdesk — sky blue */
.card:nth-child(2){ --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0975A, #D9702E); --card-glow: rgba(217,112,46,.45); --illus-color: #D9702E; --illus-tint: rgba(217,112,46,.1); } /* Network & Infrastructure — orange */
.card:nth-child(3){ --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #E56464, #C43D3D); --card-glow: rgba(196,61,61,.45); --illus-color: #C43D3D; --illus-tint: rgba(196,61,61,.1); } /* Cybersecurity — red */
.card:nth-child(4){ --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #17B894, var(--teal)); --card-glow: rgba(34,211,166,.4); --illus-color: #0E9C86; --illus-tint: rgba(23,184,148,.1); } /* Cloud Migration — teal/green */
.card:nth-child(5){ --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #A78BE0, #7C5CC4); --card-glow: rgba(124,92,196,.45); --illus-color: #7C5CC4; --illus-tint: rgba(138,99,210,.1); } /* IT Strategy & Consulting — purple */
.card:nth-child(6){ --card-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #E9C378, #C79538); --card-glow: rgba(199,149,56,.5); --illus-color: #C79538; --illus-tint: rgba(199,149,56,.1); } /* Procurement & Asset Management — gold */
.card h3{ font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #1B2140; }
.card-illustration{
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; height: 168px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--card-grad, linear-gradient(135deg, #6FC6EA, #2F6FD1));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.card-illustration::before{
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  top: -50px; right: -40px;
}
.card-illustration::after{
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  bottom: -35px; left: -25px;
}
.card-illustration svg{ position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 78%; height: auto; }

.card-illustration.photo{ background: #0A0F1C; }
.card-illustration.photo::before, .card-illustration.photo::after{ display: none; }
.card-illustration.photo img{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}
.card-illustration.photo .photo-tint{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-glow, rgba(47,111,209,.5)) 0%, transparent 60%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.card-illustration.photo .photo-tint::after{
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.28) 0%, transparent 45%);
}

/* ---------- how it works ---------- */
.steps-diagram{ position: relative; padding-top: 30px; }
.steps-path{ position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.steps{ position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; align-items: flex-end; }
.step{ max-width: 280px; }
.step:nth-child(1){ margin-bottom: 0; }
.step:nth-child(2){ margin-bottom: 32px; }
.step:nth-child(3){ margin-bottom: 64px; }

.step-ring{ position: relative; width: 88px; height: 88px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.step-ring-arc{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(var(--step-color, var(--sky)) 0deg 270deg, transparent 270deg 360deg);
  transform: rotate(-55deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px var(--step-glow, rgba(111,198,234,.4)));
}
.step-ring-inner{
  position: absolute; inset: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--step-color, var(--sky));
}
.step-ring-inner svg{ width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.step:nth-child(1) .step-ring{ --step-color: var(--sky); --step-glow: rgba(111,198,234,.45); }
.step:nth-child(2) .step-ring{ --step-color: var(--teal); --step-glow: rgba(34,211,166,.4); }
.step:nth-child(3) .step-ring{ --step-color: #E9C378; --step-glow: rgba(199,149,56,.45); }

.step-label{
  display:block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step:nth-child(1) .step-label{ color: var(--sky); }
.step:nth-child(2) .step-label{ color: var(--teal); }
.step:nth-child(3) .step-label{ color: #E9C378; }
.step h3{ font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p{ font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---------- about pillars (white glass — matches the services cards above) ---------- */
.pillar-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.pillar{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -26px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.pillar:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  border-color: var(--pillar-glow, rgba(111,198,234,.6));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 54px -22px var(--pillar-glow, rgba(111,198,234,.4));
}
.pillar:nth-child(1){ --pillar-grad: var(--grad-cool); --pillar-glow: rgba(111,198,234,.5); } /* Stress-Free — sky blue */
.pillar:nth-child(2){ --pillar-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #17B894, var(--teal)); --pillar-glow: rgba(34,211,166,.45); } /* Flexible — teal */
.pillar:nth-child(3){ --pillar-grad: var(--grad-warm); --pillar-glow: rgba(199,149,56,.5); } /* Transparent — gold */
.pillar:nth-child(4){ --pillar-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8C2CC, #7C8794); --pillar-glow: rgba(124,135,148,.45); } /* Cost-Effective — silver */
.pillar-icon{
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--pillar-grad, var(--grad-cool));
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pillar h3{ font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #1B2140; }
.pillar p{ font-size: .92rem; color: #565D75; }

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact-wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin: 24px 0 8px; }
.contact-info li{ display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap: 14px; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); font-size: .98rem; }
.contact-info li span.mono{ width: 70px; color: var(--ink-faint); font-size: .76rem; text-transform: uppercase; flex-shrink:0; }
.contact-info li a{ color: var(--sky); font-weight: 700; }
.contact-info li a:hover{ color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }
.placeholder-note, .form-note{ font-size: .81rem; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 14px; }

.contact-form{
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  display:flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
}
.contact-form label{ font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form textarea{
  font: inherit; font-family: var(--font-body-en);
  padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  color: var(--ink); resize: vertical;
}
.contact-form input::placeholder, .contact-form textarea::placeholder{ color: var(--ink-faint); }
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus{ border-color: var(--sky); outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(111,198,234,.2); }
.contact-form .btn{ margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer{
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 36px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -1px 0 rgba(16,34,79,.07), 0 -16px 32px -24px rgba(16,34,79,.28);
}
.site-footer::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background: var(--grad-mix);
}
.footer-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-inner p{ margin:0; font-size: .84rem; color: #565D75; }
.back-top{ font-size: .84rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy); }
.back-top:hover{ color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-legal-links{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 8px 20px; }
.footer-legal-links a{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem; color: #565D75; transition: color .15s ease; }
.footer-legal-links a:hover{ color: var(--navy); }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .card-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pillar-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .console{ max-width: 480px; }
  .steps{ flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 40px; }
  .step:nth-child(1), .step:nth-child(2), .step:nth-child(3){ margin-bottom: 0; }
  .steps-path{ display:none; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px){
  .main-nav{
    position: absolute; top: 80px; left:16px; right:16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16,34,79,.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(16,34,79,.25);
    flex-direction: column; padding: 18px; gap: 6px;
    display:none;
  }
  .main-nav.open{ display:flex; }
  .menu-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .header-actions .btn-small{ display:none; }
  .card-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section{ padding: 72px 0; }
  .hero{ padding: 56px 0 72px; }
  .bg-orbs span{ filter: blur(60px); }
}

/* ---------- service detail modals ---------- */
.card{ cursor: pointer; }
.modal-overlay{
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300;
  background: rgba(5,8,20,.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .2s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.open{ opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.service-modal{
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; max-width: 560px; max-height: 85vh; overflow-y: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16233F 0%, #222D4A 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(.98);
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.open .service-modal.active{ display: block; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.modal-close{
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.modal-close:hover{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.modal-icon{
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--modal-color, var(--sky));
  background: var(--modal-tint, rgba(111,198,234,.14));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.modal-icon svg{ width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.modal-id{ display: block; font-size: .72rem; color: var(--modal-color, var(--sky)); letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.service-modal h3{ color: #fff; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.modal-lead{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.modal-list{ list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; }
.modal-list li{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.modal-list li::before{
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--modal-color, var(--sky));
}
.modal-cta{ width: 100%; text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 680px){
  .service-modal{ padding: 36px 24px 28px; }
}