/* ============================================================
   Next Edge Consulting — Homepage Redesign Stylesheet
   Covers: Trust Banner, Services Bento, Why Us, Process,
           Industries, Tech Stack, Portfolio, Testimonials,
           Blog Preview, FAQ, CTA Banner
   ============================================================ */

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   Home Badge / Section Pill Labels
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 97, 200, 0.2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.home-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.home-section-dark .home-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   1. Trust Banner (floating glassmorphic strip)
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-banner-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -70px;
  padding-inline: var(--space-6);
}
.trust-banner-glass {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: rgba(9, 27, 65, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(9, 27, 65, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tb-stat {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 110px;
}
.tb-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #a5c8ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.tb-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.tb-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trust-banner-glass { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4); gap: var(--space-2); }
  .tb-divider { display: none; }
  .tb-stat { min-width: 80px; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   2. Services — "What We Build" redesigned light section
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-light-bento {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Subtle background gradient blobs */
.section-light-bento::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; left: -80px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,97,200,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-light-bento::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; right: -60px;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,184,106,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-light-bento .section-label {
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,97,200,0.15);
}
.section-light-bento .section-label::before { background: var(--clr-accent); }
.section-light-bento .section-heading { color: var(--clr-secondary); }
.section-light-bento .section-subheading { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* ── Services card grid — 3 cols, 2 rows ── */
.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Each service card ── */
.section-light-bento .bento-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.9);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7) var(--space-7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
              box-shadow 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
  /* equal height across all cards in each row */
  min-height: 260px;
}
/* Colored top-border accent that slides in on hover */
.section-light-bento .bento-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--card-accent, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent)));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) var(--radius-2xl) 0 0;
}
/* Remove the absolute arrow — it's in the flex flow now */
.section-light-bento .bento-card::after { display: none; }
.section-light-bento .bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15,23,42,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,97,200,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0,97,200,0.2);
}
.bento-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* hide old image-related elements */
.bento-bg,
.bento-bg-overlay,
.bento-card-content-bottom { display: contents; }

/* ── Icon container ── */
.bento-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,97,200,0.12);
}
.bento-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.bento-card:hover .bento-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); }

/* ── Card text content block ── */
.bento-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex: 1;
}
.bento-card-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}
.bento-card-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Card footer row: tag (left) + arrow (right) ── */
.bento-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.7);
}
.bento-card-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.9);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-card-arrow {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ── Feature tag ── */
.bento-feature-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ── Per-card accent colours ── */
.bento-card:nth-child(1) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #0061C8, #3b82f6); }
.bento-card:nth-child(1) .bento-icon { background: #EFF6FF; color: #0061C8; border-color: rgba(0,97,200,0.15); }

.bento-card:nth-child(2) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7); }
.bento-card:nth-child(2) .bento-icon { background: #F5F3FF; color: #7c3aed; border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.15); }

.bento-card:nth-child(3) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #0891b2, #06b6d4); }
.bento-card:nth-child(3) .bento-icon { background: #ECFEFF; color: #0891b2; border-color: rgba(8,145,178,0.15); }

.bento-card:nth-child(4) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #0061C8, #14B86A); }
.bento-card:nth-child(4) .bento-icon { background: #EFF6FF; color: #0061C8; border-color: rgba(0,97,200,0.15); }

.bento-card:nth-child(5) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #16a34a, #22c55e); }
.bento-card:nth-child(5) .bento-icon { background: #F0FDF4; color: #16a34a; border-color: rgba(22,163,74,0.15); }

.bento-card:nth-child(6) { --card-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706, #f59e0b); }
.bento-card:nth-child(6) .bento-icon { background: #FFFBEB; color: #d97706; border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.15); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bento-card { min-height: 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento-card { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-5); min-height: unset; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   3. Why Us — numbered feature cards
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-us-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
}
.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}
.why-us-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.why-us-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,97,200,0.04), rgba(20,184,106,0.03));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.why-us-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(0,97,200,0.2);
}
.why-us-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.why-us-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,97,200,0.1), rgba(20,184,106,0.08));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.why-us-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.why-us-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.why-us-card:hover .why-us-icon { background: var(--clr-primary); color: #fff; }
.why-us-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.why-us-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   4. Process Timeline — connected steps
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  background: #fff;
}
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}
/* Horizontal connector line */
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 1px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 1px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  opacity: 0.25;
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step-circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,97,200,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.process-step-item:hover .process-step-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,97,200,0.4);
}
.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.process-step-body {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.process-step-item:hover .process-step-body {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0,97,200,0.2);
}
.process-step-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.process-step-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   5. Industries — hover card grid
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.industries-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: #fff;
}
.industries-section .section-label {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.industries-section .section-label::before { background: var(--clr-accent); }
.industries-section .section-heading { color: #fff; }
.industries-section .section-subheading { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

.industries-grid-new {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}
.industry-card-new {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.industry-card-new::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.industry-card-new:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(20,184,106,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.industry-card-new:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.industry-icon-circle {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.industry-card-new:hover .industry-icon-circle {
  background: rgba(20,184,106,0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.industry-name-new {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.industry-solutions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.industry-solution-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.industry-card-new:hover .industry-solution-tag {
  background: rgba(20,184,106,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(20,184,106,0.3);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .industries-grid-new { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industries-grid-new { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   6. Tech Stack — marquee strips
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.tech-stack-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tech-marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tech-marquee {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}
.tech-marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: marqueeScroll 35s linear infinite;
}
.tech-marquee.reverse .tech-marquee-content {
  animation-direction: reverse;
  animation-duration: 40s;
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.tech-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.tech-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,97,200,0.12);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tech-marquee-content { animation: none; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   7. Portfolio — card grid
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.portfolio-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  background: #fff;
}
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.portfolio-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.portfolio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(0,97,200,0.2);
}
.portfolio-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.portfolio-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9,27,65,0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-image-img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.portfolio-overlay-btn {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-overlay-btn { transform: translateY(0); }
.portfolio-content {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.portfolio-industry {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.portfolio-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.portfolio-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
}
.portfolio-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.portfolio-tag {
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   8. Testimonials — uniform 3-column grid
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section-dark {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: #fff;
}
.testimonials-section-dark .section-label {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.testimonials-section-dark .section-label::before { background: var(--clr-accent); }
.testimonials-section-dark .section-heading { color: #fff; }
.testimonials-section-dark .section-subheading { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

/* 3-col equal grid — no spanning, no masonry overflow issues */
.testimonials-masonry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  align-items: stretch;
}
/* First card spans full left column across both rows on desktop */
.testimonials-masonry .testimonial-card-new:first-child {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.testimonial-card-new {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-card-new::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 20px;
  font-size: 6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.testimonial-card-new:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(20,184,106,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.testimonial-stars-new {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: #FBBF24;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  line-height: 1.8;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.testimonials-masonry .testimonial-card-new:first-child .testimonial-quote {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.testimonial-author-new {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-avatar-new {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name-new {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.testimonial-company-new {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials-masonry { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-masonry .testimonial-card-new:first-child {
    grid-row: span 1;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .testimonials-masonry { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-masonry .testimonial-card-new:first-child {
    grid-row: span 1;
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .testimonial-card-new { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5); }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   9. Blog Preview — card grid
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
}
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(0,97,200,0.2);
}
.blog-image {
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-image span { font-size: 3rem; }
.blog-image-inner {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-image-inner { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-content {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.blog-category {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--clr-accent-light);
  color: var(--clr-accent-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.blog-read-more {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--clr-primary-dark); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   10. FAQ — clean accordion
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  background: #fff;
}
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(0,97,200,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,97,200,0.08);
}
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--clr-bg-light); }
.faq-item.open .faq-question { color: var(--clr-primary); background: var(--clr-primary-light); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 600px; }
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   11. CTA Banner — full-bleed dark gradient
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: var(--space-24);
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091B41 0%, #0046A5 50%, #0061C8 100%);
}
/* Mesh overlay */
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      45deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 0px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 40px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      -45deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 0px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 40px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Accent glow blobs */
.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,184,106,0.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -200px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner .section-label {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.cta-banner .section-heading {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.cta-banner .section-subheading {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.cta-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}
.cta-promise {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   Why Us existing grid overrides (kept for compat)
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.why-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.8);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.why-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.why-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.why-text  { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.trust-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}
.trust-badge-icon { font-size: 1rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   Industries existing grid (kept for compat)
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.industry-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.industry-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.industry-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-secondary); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.industry-count { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-banner-actions { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   Process timeline existing classes (kept for compat)
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
}
.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  opacity: 0.2;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.process-step-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.process-step-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-timeline::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------
   Testimonial Carousel (existing — kept for compat)
   ------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-carousel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 100%;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-stars { color: #FBBF24; display: flex; gap: 2px; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.testimonial-text { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--clr-text); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name    { font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-secondary); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.testimonial-company { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.carousel-controls   { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-text); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.carousel-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--clr-primary); }
.carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-border); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.carousel-dot.active { width: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--clr-primary); }