/* Self-hosted Inter (variable). Replaces render-blocking Google Fonts. */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('/fonts/inter-UcC73FwrK3iLTeHuS_nVMrMxCp50SjIa1ZL7W0Q5nw.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Inter';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 100 900;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url('/fonts/inter-UcC73FwrK3iLTeHuS_nVMrMxCp50SjIa25L7W0Q5n-wU.woff2') format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C0, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS — Meridian Tech enterprise system
   Single source of truth. Amber is a restrained accent only.
   ============================================================ */
:root {
    /* Brand navy (primary surfaces, headings) */
    --navy-900: #0a1424;
    --navy-800: #0d1b2a;
    --navy-700: #15263b;
    --navy-600: #1f3a5f;
    --ink:      #1a1a2e;   /* primary body text */

    /* Neutral ramp */
    --slate-700: #334155;
    --slate-600: #475569;
    --slate-500: #5a6178;  /* secondary text */
    --slate-400: #64748b;
    --slate-300: #94a3b8;
    --gray-700:  #555555;
    --gray-600:  #666666;
    --gray-500:  #888888;
    --gray-400:  #aaaaaa;

    /* Surfaces & lines */
    --surface:      #ffffff;
    --surface-alt:  #f4f6fb;
    --border:       #e4e7f0;
    --border-soft:  #eef0f6;

    /* Accent — amber, used sparingly (CTAs, small marks, focus) */
    --amber:        #f59e0b;
    --amber-600:    #d97706;
    --amber-700:    #b45309;
    --amber-text:   #92400e;            /* accessible amber text on light */
    --amber-tint:   #fef3c7;            /* soft chip background */
    --amber-tint-bd:#fde68a;            /* soft chip border */
    --amber-ring:   rgba(245,158,11,0.16);

    /* Elevation — neutral, enterprise (no colored glows) */
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,0.06);
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(13,27,42,0.07), 0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 14px 36px rgba(13,27,42,0.10);

    /* Radius */
    --radius-sm:  8px;
    --radius:    12px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;

    /* Type scale */
    --fs-display: 52px;
    --fs-h1: 42px;
    --fs-h2: 36px;
    --fs-h3: 22px;
    --fs-h4: 18px;
    --fs-lead: 19px;
    --fs-body: 16px;
    --fs-sm: 14px;
    --fs-xs: 13px;

    /* Layout */
    --maxw: 1100px;
    --gutter: 24px;
    --section-y: 100px;

    /* Motion */
    --t-fast: 0.18s;
    --t: 0.25s;

    /* === POP LAYER (kalyxi-inspired, navy+amber) — additive, nothing above changed === */
    /* Amber gradient for headline highlights + icon chips */
    --grad-amber:   linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 45%, #d97706 100%);
    --grad-amber-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
    /* Glows */
    --glow-cta:     0 8px 28px rgba(245,158,11,0.35);
    --glow-cta-lg:  0 10px 38px rgba(245,158,11,0.42);
    --glow-card:    0 16px 44px rgba(245,158,11,0.16), var(--shadow-lg);
    --glow-amber-08: rgba(245,158,11,0.08);
    --glow-amber-12: rgba(245,158,11,0.12);
    /* Glass nav */
    --glass-nav:    rgba(13,27,42,0.72);
    --glass-nav-scrolled: rgba(13,27,42,0.86);
    --glass-blur:   blur(14px) saturate(140%);
    --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* === RESET & BASE === */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: -0.006em;
    background: var(--surface);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; }

/* === SKIP LINK (508/WCAG) === */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 16px;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 10000;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
}

/* === FOCUS INDICATORS (508/WCAG) === */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--amber-700);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
.btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--amber-700);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--amber-ring);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:focus-visible {
    background: var(--surface-alt);
    color: var(--amber-600);
}

/* === LAYOUT === */
.container { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.section { padding: var(--section-y) 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--surface-alt); }
.section-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-h2);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--navy-800);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-wrap: balance;
}
.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--amber);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 16px auto 0;
}
.section-desc {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--slate-500);
    font-size: 17px;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 20px auto 48px;
    text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* === EYEBROW PILL (small label above section titles) === */
.eyebrow {
    display: block; width: max-content; max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.6px;
    color: var(--amber-700);
    background: var(--amber-tint);
    border: 1px solid var(--amber-tint-bd);
    padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.cta-section .eyebrow {           /* invert on dark CTA */
    color: var(--amber);
    background: rgba(245,158,11,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.30);
}

/* === FADE-IN ANIMATION === */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* === NAV (floating glass pill) === */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: transparent;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 0 16px;            /* side gutter so the pill never touches screen edges */
}
.nav .nav-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    height: 60px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 0 12px 0 24px;     /* overrides .container gutter; tighter right for the CTA */
    background: var(--glass-nav);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: height 0.3s var(--t), margin-top 0.3s var(--t), background 0.3s var(--t), box-shadow 0.3s var(--t);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-inner {
    height: 54px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    background: var(--glass-nav-scrolled);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(5,12,22,0.45);
}
/* Opaque fallback where backdrop-filter is unsupported */
@supports not ((-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (backdrop-filter: blur(1px))) {
    .nav .nav-inner,
    .nav.scrolled .nav-inner { background: var(--navy-800); }
}
.logo {
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--amber);
    transition: color 0.25s;
}
.logo:hover { color: var(--amber-600); }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
.nav-links > a, .nav-dropdown-toggle { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; transition: color 0.2s; position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-links > a:not(.btn):hover, .nav-dropdown-toggle:hover { color: var(--amber-tint-bd); }
.nav-signin { color: #fff !important; }
.nav-signin:hover { color: var(--amber-tint-bd) !important; }
.nav-links > a:not(.btn)::after, .nav-dropdown-toggle::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--amber); transition: width 0.3s;
}
.nav-links > a:not(.btn):hover::after,
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle::after,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-toggle::after { width: 100%; }

/* === NAV DROPDOWN === */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; user-select: none; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle .chevron { font-size: 10px; transition: transform 0.2s; opacity: 0.7; }
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle .chevron,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-toggle .chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    min-width: 240px; padding: 8px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease; z-index: 200;
}
.nav-dropdown::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 16px;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
    transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--surface-alt); color: var(--amber-600); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a::after { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown-menu .dd-icon { font-size: 16px; opacity: 0.85; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* === TECH MARQUEE === */
.tech-marquee {
    background: var(--navy-800);
    padding: 20px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.tech-marquee::before, .tech-marquee::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 120px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.tech-marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, transparent 100%); }
.tech-marquee::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, transparent 100%); }
.marquee-track {
    display: flex; gap: 18px; width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.tech-marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-item {
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.marquee-item:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(245,158,11,0.12); border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.35); }
.marquee-item .dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(245,158,11,0.85); }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* === ANIMATED COUNTER === */
.counter-number {
    color: var(--amber);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* === ICONS (Lucide line-icons; sized by wrapper font-size, colored via currentColor) === */
.ds-ico {
    width: 1em; height: 1em;
    display: inline-block; vertical-align: -0.125em;
    stroke: currentColor; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-icon, .why-icon, .service-price-icon,
.icon, .contact-info-icon, .success-icon { color: var(--amber-600); line-height: 1; }
.icon { font-size: 1.3rem; }             /* default size for generic .icon wrappers */
/* icons that sit on dark surfaces inherit the surrounding light text color */
.fp-hi-icon .ds-ico, .milconnect-badge-icon .ds-ico { color: inherit; }

/* === SERVICE PRICING GRID === */
.service-pricing-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px;
}
.service-price-card {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-price-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: var(--amber);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.service-price-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: #d7dcec; }
.service-price-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-price-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-price-card h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.service-price-card .sp-tagline { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.5; min-height: 36px; }
.service-price-card .sp-range {
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.service-price-card .sp-from { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 16px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.service-price-card .sp-link {
    margin-top: auto; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--amber-600);
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s; display: inline-block;
}
.service-price-card:hover .sp-link { color: var(--amber-700); transform: translateX(3px); }
.mobile-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; font-size: 26px; cursor: pointer; color: var(--amber-600); min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; }

/* === BUTTONS === */
.btn {
    display: inline-block; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 8px; }
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--amber-700); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* Sheen sweep on hover */
.btn-primary::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 32%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 50%, transparent 68%);
    transform: translateX(-130%); transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--amber-text); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--glow-cta); }
.btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(130%); }
.btn-outline { border: 1px solid var(--amber-700); color: var(--amber-text); background: transparent; }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--amber-700); color: #fff; }
.nav-links .btn-sm {
    background: var(--amber-700); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-links .btn-sm:hover { background: var(--amber-600); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* === HERO (light + ambient amber motion) === */
.hero {
    padding: 184px 0 110px; text-align: center;
    background: var(--surface);
    color: var(--ink); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    --aura-shift: 0px;          /* nudged by JS on scroll for subtle parallax */
}
/* Two soft amber auras that slowly drift behind the headline */
.hero::before, .hero::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(8px); will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.hero::before {
    top: -170px; left: 50%; width: 760px; height: 540px; margin-left: -380px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245,158,11,0.17) 0%, rgba(245,158,11,0.06) 38%, transparent 70%);
    animation: auraDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero::after {
    bottom: -230px; right: -60px; width: 560px; height: 460px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(31,58,95,0.10) 0%, rgba(245,158,11,0.05) 45%, transparent 72%);
    animation: auraDrift2 27s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero h1 {
    font-size: var(--fs-display); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; text-wrap: balance;
    max-width: 16ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
    color: var(--amber-600);   /* fallback when background-clip:text is unsupported */
}
/* Amber gradient headline (progressive enhancement) */
@supports ((-webkit-background-clip: text) or (background-clip: text)) {
    .hero h1 {
        background: var(--grad-amber);
        -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
    }
    .hero h1 .accent {
        background: linear-gradient(100deg, #d97706 0%, #fbbf24 44%, #fff7e6 50%, #fbbf24 56%, #d97706 100%);
        background-size: 250% 100%;
        -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        animation: heroSheen 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
}
.hero h1 .accent { color: inherit; }
@keyframes auraDrift {
    0%   { transform: translate(-30px, var(--aura-shift)) scale(1);    opacity: 0.85; }
    100% { transform: translate(30px, calc(var(--aura-shift) + 22px)) scale(1.12); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes auraDrift2 {
    0%   { transform: translate(20px, 0) scale(1.05);  opacity: 0.7; }
    100% { transform: translate(-28px, -22px) scale(1); opacity: 0.95; }
}
@keyframes heroSheen {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 120% 50%; }
    50%      { background-position: -20% 50%; }
}
.hero-sub { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--slate-600); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 36px; line-height: 1.7; text-wrap: pretty; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero .btn-primary {
    background: var(--amber-700); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--amber-text); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hero .btn-outline { border-color: var(--amber-700); color: var(--amber-text); background: transparent; }
.hero .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--amber-700); color: #fff; }

/* === FEATURED PARTNERSHIP === */
.featured-project {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-800) 55%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-project::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    animation: glowPulseA 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.featured-project::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -45%;
    left: -15%;
    width: 540px;
    height: 540px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,58,95,0.30) 0%, rgba(245,158,11,0.05) 45%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    animation: glowPulseB 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes glowPulseA {
    0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1);      opacity: 0.7; }
    100% { transform: translate(-40px,30px) scale(1.18); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes glowPulseB {
    0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1.1);    opacity: 0.55; }
    100% { transform: translate(40px,-30px) scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
}
.fp-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--amber);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.35);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.fp-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}
.fp-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.fp-reg {
    font-size: 18px;
    vertical-align: super;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.fp-tagline {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.fp-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.fp-desc a {
    color: var(--amber);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.fp-desc a:hover {
    color: #fbbf24;
}
.fp-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.fp-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.fp-stat-num {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--amber);
    line-height: 1;
}
.fp-stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}
.fp-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fp-btn {
    background: var(--amber) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.fp-btn:hover {
    background: var(--amber-600) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.fp-btn-outline {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.fp-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
    border-color: #fff !important;
}
.fp-highlights {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}
.fp-highlight {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.fp-highlight:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}
.fp-hi-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}
.fp-highlight h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: #fff;
}
.fp-highlight p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* === MILCONNECT PRO flagship — two product pillars === */
.fp-products {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.fp-product {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transition: background var(--t) ease, border-color var(--t) ease, transform var(--t) ease, box-shadow var(--t) ease;
}
.fp-product::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-amber); opacity: 0.9;
}
.fp-product:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.5);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(245,158,11,0.18);
}
.fp-product-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block; align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--amber);
    background: rgba(245,158,11,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.30);
    padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.fp-product h3 {
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.fp-product h3 .fp-tld { color: var(--amber); }
.fp-product > p {
    font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.fp-product-points {
    list-style: none; margin: 0 0 26px; padding: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px;
}
.fp-product-points li {
    position: relative; padding-left: 28px;
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); line-height: 1.45;
}
.fp-product-points li::before {
    content: '\2713'; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
    width: 18px; height: 18px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--amber); background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15); border-radius: 50%;
}
.fp-product .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: stretch; text-align: center; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .fp-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .fp-products { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .fp-product h3 { font-size: 22px; }
    .fp-title { font-size: 32px; }
    .fp-stats { gap: 24px; }
    .fp-stat-num { font-size: 28px; }
    .featured-project { padding: 60px 0; }
}

/* === SERVICES === */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.service {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px; transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease; position: relative; text-align: center;
}
.service-icon { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 3px; height: 0;
    background: var(--amber);
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px; transition: height 0.4s ease;
}
.service:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: #d7dcec; }
.service:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.service h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.service p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate-500); line-height: 1.65; }

/* === WHY US === */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 40px; }
.why-item {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.why-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: #d7dcec; }
.why-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.why-item h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-item p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate-500); line-height: 1.7; }

/* === POP: icon chips + card glow + cursor spotlight === */
/* Light-card icon wrappers become soft amber gradient chips */
.service-icon, .why-icon, .service-price-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--grad-amber-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--amber-tint-bd);
    color: var(--amber-600);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: transform var(--t) ease, box-shadow var(--t) ease, border-color var(--t) ease;
}
.service-icon { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.why-icon { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-price-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 22px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service:hover .service-icon,
.why-item:hover .why-icon,
.service-price-card:hover .service-price-icon {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--amber);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245,158,11,0.24);
}
/* Dark featured-card icon = translucent amber chip */
.fp-hi-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 22px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(245,158,11,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.28);
    color: var(--amber);
}

/* Amber border + glow on card hover (overrides neutral hover shadow above) */
.service:hover, .why-item:hover, .service-price-card:hover,
.portfolio-item:hover, .mv-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--amber-tint-bd);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-card);
}

/* Cursor spotlight — JS sets --mx/--my on the hovered card */
.service, .why-item, .service-price-card, .portfolio-item, .mv-card { isolation: isolate; }
.service::after, .why-item::after, .service-price-card::after,
.portfolio-item::after, .mv-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(220px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), var(--glow-amber-12), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t) ease;
}
.service:hover::after, .why-item:hover::after, .service-price-card:hover::after,
.portfolio-item:hover::after, .mv-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* === PORTFOLIO === */
.portfolio-item {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px; margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.portfolio-item::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px; background: var(--amber);
}
.portfolio-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.portfolio-info h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.portfolio-tag { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-600); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.portfolio-info p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate-500); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.card-tech { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gray-600); margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
.portfolio-item .btn-sm {
    background: var(--amber-700); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.portfolio-item .btn-sm:hover { background: var(--amber-600); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* === CTA SECTION (immersive amber auras) === */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%); color: #fff;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before, .cta-section::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; pointer-events: none; border-radius: 50%;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.cta-section::before {
    top: -50%; left: -10%; width: 620px; height: 620px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.13) 0%, transparent 62%);
    animation: glowPulseA 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.cta-section::after {
    bottom: -55%; right: -10%; width: 560px; height: 560px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.09) 0%, transparent 60%);
    animation: glowPulseB 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-section .section-title { color: #fff; }
.cta-section .section-title::after { background: var(--amber); }
.cta-section .contact-info p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-section .btn-primary.btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 18px;
    background: var(--amber-700); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); margin: 16px 0; display: inline-block;
}
.cta-section .btn-primary.btn-lg:hover { background: var(--amber-600); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cta-section .contact-location { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* === ABOUT === */
.about-content { max-width: 720px; margin: 28px auto 0; text-align: center; }
.about-content p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--slate-500); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* === MISSION & VISION === */
.mission-vision {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 48px; max-width: 900px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.mv-card {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.mv-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px; background: var(--amber);
}
.mv-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.mv-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mv-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate-500); line-height: 1.75; }

/* === VALUES === */
.values-block {
    max-width: 720px; margin: 48px auto 0; text-align: center;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 36px 32px;
}
.values-block h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.values-block p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--slate-500); line-height: 1.8; }

/* === CONTACT === */
.contact-info { text-align: center; padding: 20px 0; }
.contact-location { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-600); margin-top: 4px; }

/* === FOOTER === */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--slate-300); padding: 56px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.footer-logo {
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--amber);
}
.footer-tagline { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate-300); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; }
.footer-social a { color: var(--slate-300); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-social a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #e2e8f0; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-col ul a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate-300); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 40px; padding: 20px 0; border-top: 1px solid #1e293b; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-300); }
.footer-bottom a.u-footer-link { color: var(--slate-300); }
.footer-bottom a.u-footer-link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* === RESPONSIVE === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero { padding: 140px 0 80px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 34px; }
    .hero-sub { font-size: 16px; }
    .section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .section-title { font-size: 28px; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .service { text-align: center; }
    .service::before {
        top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
        width: 100%; height: 3px;
        background: var(--amber);
        border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    }
    .service:hover::before { height: 3px; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mission-vision { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .nav-links {
        display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 16px; right: 16px;
        background: var(--navy-800);
        flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center;
        padding: 14px 18px; gap: 0;
        border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        max-height: calc(100vh - 96px); overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .nav-links > a, .nav-links .nav-dropdown-toggle { color: #fff; }
    .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
    .nav-links > a, .nav-links > .nav-dropdown { padding: 12px 0; }
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
    .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    .nav-dropdown-toggle { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
    .nav-dropdown-menu {
        position: static !important;
        left: auto !important;
        right: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
    }
    .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu { max-height: 400px; }
    .nav-dropdown-menu .dd-icon { display: none !important; }
    .nav-dropdown-menu a {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 10px 0 !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important;
    }
    .nav-dropdown-menu a:hover { color: var(--amber) !important; background: transparent !important; }
    .service-pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .marquee-item { font-size: 14px; }
    .marquee-track { gap: 14px; animation-duration: 30s; }
    .cta-section .btn-primary.btn-lg { font-size: 15px; padding: 14px 24px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    /* Tame the hero auras on small screens */
    .hero::before { width: 480px; height: 360px; margin-left: -240px; top: -120px; }
    .hero::after { display: none; }
    /* Pill nav: trim the left padding so the wordmark fits */
    .nav .nav-inner { padding-left: 18px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 28px; }
    .container { padding: 0 16px; }
}

/* === UTILITY CLASSES (replaces all inline style= attributes) === */
.u-text-center { text-align: center; }
.u-color-dark { color: var(--navy-700); }
.u-color-muted { color: var(--gray-600); }
.u-bg-white { background: var(--surface); color: var(--navy-700); }
.u-mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.u-mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.u-mb-40 { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.u-fs-48 { font-size: 48px; }
.u-fs-72 { font-size: 72px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.u-fs-20-light { font-size: 20px; color: #cbd5e1; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.u-label-dark { color: var(--navy-700); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; }
.u-label-dark-ml { color: var(--navy-700); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; margin-left: 16px; }
.u-label-dark-bold { color: var(--navy-700); font-weight: 600; }
.u-section-desc { text-align: center; color: var(--gray-600); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.u-section-desc-sm { text-align: center; color: var(--gray-600); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.u-section-desc-lg { text-align: center; color: var(--gray-600); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.u-section-desc-lg-sm { text-align: center; color: var(--gray-600); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.u-section-desc-lg-0 { text-align: center; color: var(--gray-600); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.u-desc-narrow { color: var(--gray-600); max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.u-desc-600 { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; }
.u-desc-muted { color: var(--gray-600); margin-top: 12px; }
.u-border-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color: #fff; }
.u-badge-orange { font-size: 12px; background: var(--amber-tint); color: var(--amber-text); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.u-list-clean { list-style: none; font-size: 14px; line-height: 2; }
.u-flex-center { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.u-grid-2col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 24px; text-align: left; }
.u-flex-center-max { justify-content: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.u-badge-pill { font-size: 14px; color: var(--amber-600); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.u-padding-hero { padding: 120px 0 60px; }
.u-badge-orange-bold { font-size: 12px; background: var(--amber-tint); color: var(--amber-text); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-weight: 600; margin-left: 10px; vertical-align: middle; }
.u-badge-pill-sm { font-size: 14px; color: var(--amber-text); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* === MILCONNECT BADGE === */
.milconnect-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.milconnect-badge-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.milconnect-badge:hover .milconnect-badge-inner {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.milconnect-badge-icon {
    color: var(--amber-600);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.milconnect-badge-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}
.milconnect-badge-label {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--amber-600);
    line-height: 1;
}
.milconnect-badge-name {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.milconnect-badge-arrow {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-left: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.milconnect-badge:hover .milconnect-badge-arrow {
    color: var(--amber);
}

/* Flagship product card mini-screenshots */
.fp-product-shot { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.fp-product-shot img {
    display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}