/* =========================================
   SYNQ OPERATING SYSTEM — Premium UI
   Apple-inspired · Black / White / Gold
   ========================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* --- Variables --- */
:root {
  --black: #000000;
  --black-rich: #0a0a0a;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --white-off: #fafafa;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #d4bf7e;
  --gold-dark: #a88a32;
  --gray-100: #f5f5f7;
  --gray-200: #e8e8ed;
  --gray-300: #d2d2d7;
  --gray-400: #86868b;
  --gray-500: #6e6e73;
  --gray-600: #424245;
  --gray-700: #2d2d2d;
  --gray-800: #1d1d1f;
  --gray-900: #111111;
  --font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --glow-gold: 0 0 80px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  --border-subtle: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* --- Reset --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  font-family: var(--font);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

/* --- Utility --- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: clip;
}

.section--dark {
  background-color: #000;
  color: #fff;
}

.section--dark h1,
.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3,
.section--dark h4 {
  color: #fff;
}

.section--dark p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Dark section card overrides */
.section--dark .glass-card,
.section--dark .service-card,
.section--dark .testimonial,
.section--dark .result-stat,
.section--dark .case-study,
.section--dark .value-item,
.section--dark .trust-item,
.section--dark .contact-details-box,
.section--dark .service-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.section--dark .service-card__title,
.section--dark .service-item__name,
.section--dark .case-study__number,
.section--dark .case-study__title,
.section--dark .testimonial__author-name,
.section--dark .result-stat__number,
.section--dark .value-item h4,
.section--dark .trust-item h4,
.section--dark .contact-step h4,
.section--dark .contact-detail__value,
.section--dark .industry-row__name {
  color: #fff;
}

.section--dark .service-card__desc,
.section--dark .service-item__desc,
.section--dark .case-study__desc,
.section--dark .testimonial__text,
.section--dark .result-stat__label,
.section--dark .stat__label,
.section--dark .value-item p,
.section--dark .trust-item p,
.section--dark .industry-row__sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.section--dark .btn--primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  border-color: #fff;
}

.section--dark .btn--ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.section--dark .btn--outline {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.section--dark .about-strip__quote {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.section--dark .about-strip__quote-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.section--dark .industry-row {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.section--elevated {
  background-color: #f5f5f7;
}

.section--glass {
  background-color: #f5f5f7;
}

.label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.label--center {
  justify-content: center;
  display: flex;
}

.label--center::before {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.label--center::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #6e6e73;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ===== Animated Text Cycle =====
   Ported from framer-motion AnimatedTextCycle component.
   Replicates: blur-fade-slide enter/exit + spring width transition.
   ================================================================ */

.text-cycle {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: baseline;
  /* Spring-feel width transition — mirrors framer-motion stiffness:150 / damping:15 */
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* The visible cycling word — gold gradient matching hero <em> */
.text-cycle__word {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Exiting word: absolutely placed so it doesn't affect layout width */
.text-cycle__word--exiting {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  animation: tcExit 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1) forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Entering word: slides in from above with blur — matches framer exit.y: -20 */
.text-cycle__word--entering {
  animation: tcEnter 0.4s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes tcEnter {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-22px);
    filter: blur(8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
}

@keyframes tcExit {
  from {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    filter: blur(8px);
  }
}

/* Gold shimmer text */
.text-shimmer {
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    var(--gold-dark) 0%,
    var(--gold-light) 25%,
    var(--gold) 50%,
    var(--gold-light) 75%,
    var(--gold-dark) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: #1d1d1f;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #1d1d1f;
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  border-color: rgba(29, 29, 31, 0.2);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(29, 29, 31, 0.5);
  background: rgba(29, 29, 31, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn--gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  border-color: rgba(29, 29, 31, 0.15);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  border-color: var(--gray-300);
}

.btn--outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Button arrow icon */
.btn__arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.btn:hover .btn__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --- Navigation --- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav__logo {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.nav__logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.nav__logo span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(29, 29, 31, 0.55);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.nav__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a.active {
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.nav__links a:hover::after,
.nav__links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav__cta {
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}

.nav__cta::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav__cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--black) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* Mobile nav toggle */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: #1d1d1f;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Nav on dark backgrounds (hero, page-hero) — invert to white */
.nav--dark .nav__logo { color: #fff; }
.nav--dark .nav__links a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.nav--dark .nav__links a:hover,
.nav--dark .nav__links a.active { color: #fff; }
.nav--dark .nav__toggle span { background-color: #fff; }
/* Once scrolled, revert to light nav even on dark pages */
.nav--dark.scrolled .nav__logo { color: #1d1d1f; }
.nav--dark.scrolled .nav__links a { color: rgba(29, 29, 31, 0.55); }
.nav--dark.scrolled .nav__links a:hover,
.nav--dark.scrolled .nav__links a.active { color: #1d1d1f; }
.nav--dark.scrolled .nav__toggle span { background-color: #1d1d1f; }

/* --- Hero --- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero h1,
.hero h2,
.hero h3,
.hero h4 {
  color: #fff;
}

.hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Hero buttons stay light-on-dark */
.hero .btn--primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  border-color: #fff;
}

.hero .btn--ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Animated aurora glow */
.hero__aurora {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__aurora-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: aurora-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__aurora-orb--1 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.hero__aurora-orb--2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -10%;
  left: -5%;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}

.hero__aurora-orb--3 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 40%;
  left: 40%;
  animation-delay: -8s;
}

@keyframes aurora-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  25% { transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.05); }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
  75% { transform: translate(10px, 30px) scale(1.02); }
}

/* Dot grid background */
.hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Bottom gradient line */
.hero__line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4), transparent);
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hero__eyebrow span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero__title {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 48px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(0.6); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* --- Stats Bar --- */
.stats {
  background-color: #f5f5f7;
  border-top: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  padding: 56px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.stats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 32px;
  position: relative;
}

.stat:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 10%;
  height: 80%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), transparent);
}

.stat__number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat__number span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat__label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6e6e73;
}

/* --- Glass Cards --- */
.glass-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), var(--glow-gold);
}

.glass-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Services Overview (Home) --- */
.services-overview__header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.services-overview__header h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.services-overview__header p {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.services-overview__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-card__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #6e6e73;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Full Services Page --- */
.services-intro-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.services-intro-bar p {
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}

.services-category {
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.services-category__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
}

.services-category__num {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.services-category__title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.services-category__line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8e8ed, transparent);
}

.services-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.service-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.service-item__name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.service-item__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #6e6e73;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-item__cta {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}

.service-item__cta::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.service-item:hover .service-item__cta {
  gap: 12px;
}

.service-item:hover .service-item__cta::after {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* --- About Section (Home) --- */
.about-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-strip__quote {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.about-strip__quote::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 32px;
  bottom: 32px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-strip__quote-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-strip__quote-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-strip__quote-line {
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.about-strip__quote-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Scrolling Testimonial Columns --- */
.tscroll {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  max-height: 700px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 40px;
  /* Fade mask top & bottom */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.tscroll__col {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  max-width: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tscroll__col--md { display: none; }
.tscroll__col--lg { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .tscroll__col--md { display: block; }
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .tscroll__col--lg { display: block; }
}

.tscroll__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: tscroll-up var(--tscroll-speed, 15s) linear infinite;
}

@keyframes tscroll-up {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-50%); }
}

/* Pause on hover */
.tscroll:hover .tscroll__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Cards inside columns reuse existing .testimonial styles */
.tscroll .testimonial {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonials-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.testimonial:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonial__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial__star {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.testimonial__text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #6e6e73;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial__author-img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: var(--black);
}

.testimonial__author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.testimonial__author-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --- CTA Section --- */
.cta-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  overflow: clip;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-section h2,
.cta-section h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.cta-section .btn--primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  border-color: #fff;
}

.cta-section .btn--outline {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Large background text */
.cta-section::before {
  content: 'SYNQ';
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 28vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Radial glow */
.cta-section__glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  max-width: 100vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section .label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section .btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Page Hero (Generic for sub-pages) --- */
.page-hero {
  background: #000;
  padding: 200px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
}

.page-hero h1,
.page-hero h2,
.page-hero h3,
.page-hero h4 {
  color: #fff;
}

.page-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.page-hero__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 20%, transparent 60%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 20%, transparent 60%);
}

.page-hero__line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4), transparent);
}

.page-hero__label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.page-hero__label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.page-hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.page-hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.page-hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* --- Shader Hero (Results) --- */
.shader-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
}

.shader-hero__canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  touch-action: none;
  background: #000;
}

.shader-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.shader-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.shader-hero__badge-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.shader-hero__h1 {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.shader-hero__line1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shader-gradient-shift 4s ease infinite;
}

.shader-hero__line2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shader-gradient-shift 4s ease infinite 0.5s;
}

.shader-hero__sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.shader-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Staggered fade-in animations */
.shader-hero__fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  animation: shader-fade-up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.shader-hero__delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.shader-hero__delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.shader-hero__delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.shader-hero__delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.shader-hero__delay-5 { animation-delay: 0.75s; }

@keyframes shader-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes shader-gradient-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .shader-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .shader-hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* --- About Page --- */
.about-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 100px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-intro__image {
  position: relative;
}

.about-intro__image-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: #f5f5f7;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #6e6e73;
}

.about-intro__image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  right: -16px;
  width: 50%;
  height: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.about-intro__text .label {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-intro__text h2 {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-intro__text p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin: 20px 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 64px;
}

.value-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.value-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.value-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.value-item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.value-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #6e6e73;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Industries grid */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.industry-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.industry-row:hover {
  background: #f5f5f7;
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.industry-row__name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.industry-row__sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #6e6e73;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.industry-row--highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.02));
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.industry-row--highlight .industry-row__name {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.industry-row--highlight .industry-row__sub {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- Results Page --- */
.results-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.result-stat {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.result-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.result-stat__number {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.result-stat__number span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.result-stat__label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6e6e73;
}

/* Case study cards */
.case-studies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.case-study {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.case-study:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.case-study__label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.case-study__number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.case-study__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.case-study__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #6e6e73;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Contact Page --- */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info h3 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-info p {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact-steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.contact-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-step__num {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--black);
}

.contact-step h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.contact-step p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.contact-details-box {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.contact-detail {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-detail:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-detail__label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-detail__value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1d1d1f;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.calendly-embed {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  min-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.calendly-placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px;
}

.calendly-placeholder p {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.calendly-placeholder code {
  background: #f5f5f7;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Trust icons */
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.trust-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.trust-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.trust-item__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.trust-item__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.trust-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.trust-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #6e6e73;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.footer h3,
.footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer__brand h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer__brand h3 span {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer__brand__sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer__brand > p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 260px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer__col h4 {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer__col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer__col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer__col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer__bottom p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

/* --- Scroll Reveal Animations --- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-scale.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger children */
.stagger-children > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.stagger-children.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

.stagger-children.visible > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 32px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 88px 0;
  }

  .stats__grid,
  .results-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .stat:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .services-overview__grid,
  .case-studies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .about-intro,
  .about-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .services-overview__header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .nav__links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
    z-index: 9998;
  }

  .nav__links.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav__links li {
    list-style: none;
  }

  .nav__links a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #1d1d1f !important;
  }

  .nav__links a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav__cta {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
  }

  .nav__toggle {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 9999;
    position: relative;
  }

  .nav.scrolled .nav__toggle span {
    background-color: #1d1d1f;
  }

  .stats__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
  }

  .stat {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .services-overview__grid,
  .values-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .results-stats,
  .case-studies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .services-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hero__actions .btn {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero__scroll {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-section {
    padding: 88px 0;
  }

  .page-hero {
    padding: 160px 0 80px;
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-strip,
  .about-intro {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .industry-row {
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }

  .industry-row__sub {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .calendly-embed {
    min-height: 500px;
  }

  .contact-details-box,
  .calendly-embed {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
}

/* ===================================================
   VSL Embed (Hero), Video Testimonial, Service Details
   =================================================== */

/* --- Hero VSL Embed --- */
.shader-hero__vsl {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.vsl-embed {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.vsl-embed .vsl-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.vsl-embed iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.vsl-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.vsl-placeholder__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  min-width: 64px;
  max-width: 64px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vsl-placeholder:hover .vsl-placeholder__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vsl-placeholder__text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- Video Testimonial Section --- */
.video-testimonial {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.video-testimonial__embed {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.video-testimonial__embed .vsl-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.video-testimonial__embed iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.video-testimonial__caption {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* --- Service Card Link --- */
.service-card__link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: gap var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

a.service-card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

/* --- Service Item Learn More --- */
.service-item__learn-more {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 20px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(29,29,31,0.4);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.service-item__learn-more:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section--dark .service-item__learn-more {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.section--dark .service-item__learn-more:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}


/* --- Service Detail Page Styles --- */
.service-detail__header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.service-detail__header h2 {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.service-detail__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-detail__item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8ed;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.service-detail__item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.service-detail__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  max-width: 36px;
  min-height: 36px;
  max-height: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-detail__icon svg {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  max-width: 36px;
  max-height: 36px;
  display: block;
}

.service-detail__item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.service-detail__item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #6e6e73;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* How It Works Steps */
.service-detail__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.service-detail__step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.service-detail__step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.service-detail__step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-detail__step h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-detail__step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Why SYNQ OS Differentiators */
.service-detail__diff {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

/* How It Works — 4-step timeline layout */
.service-detail__steps--timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 48px;
  position: relative;
}

.service-detail__steps--timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 23px;
  top: 48px;
  bottom: 48px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), rgba(201,168,76,0.15));
}

.service-detail__step--timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 32px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.service-detail__step--timeline .service-detail__step-num {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.service-detail__step--timeline-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-detail__step--timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* === Service Landing Page: Pain Section === */
.pain-section {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: clip;
}

.pain-section h2,
.pain-section h3,
.pain-section h4 {
  color: #fff;
}

.pain-section p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.pain-section__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.pain-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

.pain-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.pain-list li::before {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: #e74c3c;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(231,76,60,0.4);
}

.pain-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.pain-stat__number {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.pain-stat__caption {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* === FAQ Section === */
.faq-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: clip;
}

.faq-section__grid {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 32px 0;
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.faq-item__q {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  cursor: default;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item__q::before {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.faq-item__a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.8;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

/* Light-bg FAQ variant */
.faq-section--light .faq-item {
  border-color: #e8e8ed;
}

.faq-section--light .faq-item:first-child {
  border-color: #e8e8ed;
}

.faq-section--light .faq-item__q {
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.faq-section--light .faq-item__a {
  color: #6e6e73;
}

/* === Case Study Mini Card === */
.case-study-mini {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding: 40px 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.case-study-mini::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.case-study-mini__text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.case-study-mini__attr {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* === Light-section overrides === */
.section--elevated .case-study-mini {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #e8e8ed;
}

.section--elevated .case-study-mini::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), #e8e8ed);
}

.section--elevated .case-study-mini__text {
  color: #424245;
}

.section--elevated .case-study-mini__attr {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.section--elevated h2,
.section--elevated h3,
.section--elevated h4 {
  color: #1d1d1f;
}

.section--elevated p {
  color: #424245;
}

/* === Service Hero Scroll Indicator === */
.service-hero__scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 10;
  animation: shader-fade-up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
  opacity: 0;
}

.service-hero__scroll-indicator span {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.service-hero__scroll-indicator::after {
  content: '';
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* === Service Hero (reusing shader-hero with service-specific tweaks) === */
.service-hero .shader-hero__content {
  padding-top: 60px;
}

/* === Responsive for New Sections === */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-detail__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .service-detail__steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .service-detail__diff {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .pain-section__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-detail__grid,
  .service-detail__steps,
  .service-detail__diff {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-item__learn-more {
    display: block;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  .shader-hero__vsl {
    margin-top: 28px;
  }

  .pain-section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .pain-section__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .pain-stat {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }

  .faq-section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .faq-item {
    padding: 24px 0;
  }

  .service-detail__steps--timeline::before {
    left: 23px;
  }

  .case-study-mini {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }

  .service-hero__scroll-indicator {
    display: none;
  }
}