/* css/components/home.css — homepage sections redesigned in 2026-10 (capability explorer, industries
   rows, why-SoftSapien list, careers band, FAQ). Flat, hairline-separated layouts in the site palette,
   matching the footer's style. */

/* ---------- Hero secondary link (replaces the delivery-approach popup button) ---------- */
.hero__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: 0.75rem 0.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-slate-50); text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sapphire-400), var(--color-emerald-400));
  background-size: 0 2px; background-position: 0 calc(100% - 0.55rem); background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: background-size 300ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}
@media (max-width: 639px) { .hero__link { justify-content: center; } }
.hero__link svg { width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem; transition: transform 240ms ease; }
.hero__link:hover, .hero__link:focus-visible { background-size: 100% 2px; color: var(--color-slate-50); }
.hero__link:hover svg, .hero__link:focus-visible svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.hero__link:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ---------- Split hero with Build / Run / Grow orbit ---------- */
.hero--split {
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 78% 45%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(35% 40% at 92% 85%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.10), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 20% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10), transparent 70%),
    var(--color-bg-primary);
}
/* Ambient service-mix animation (js/hero-ambient.js): fades out behind the headline column so text
   contrast is unchanged, strongest behind the orbit on the right. */
.hero__ambient {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 38%, #000 66%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 38%, #000 66%);
}
.hero--split .hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .hero__ambient { -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 55%, #000); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 55%, #000); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero__ambient { opacity: 0.7; }
}
.hero__inner--split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 6fr); align-items: center; gap: var(--space-12); text-align: left; }
.hero__inner--split .hero__copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.hero__inner--split .hero__headline { max-width: 15ch; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.3vw + 1rem, 4.75rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.035em; text-wrap: balance; }
.hero__inner--split .hero__subcopy { max-width: 36rem; font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.4vw + 0.95rem, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.7; color: var(--color-slate-200); }
.hero__inner--split .hero__cta-group { justify-content: flex-start; width: auto; }
.hero__pillars { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-10) 0 0; padding: var(--space-6) 0 0; display: flex; gap: var(--space-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-slate-200); min-width: min(100%, 26rem); }
.hero__pillars li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.hero__dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; }
.hero__dot--build { background: #3B82F6; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #3B82F6; }
.hero__dot--run { background: #60A5FA; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #60A5FA; }
.hero__dot--grow { background: #34D399; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #34D399; }
.hero__visual { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.9; width: 100%; }
.hero__orbit { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .hero__inner--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .hero__visual { max-width: 34rem; aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.75; justify-self: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero__visual { display: none; }
  .hero__pillars { gap: var(--space-6); }
}

/* ---------- Discover More: expanding image gallery ---------- */
.explore--gallery { padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
.xg__head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-6); margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.xg__intro { margin-top: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.xg__cta { font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background-color: transparent; }
.xg { display: flex; gap: 12px; height: clamp(26rem, 36vw, 34rem); }
.xg__panel {
  position: relative; flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; isolation: isolate;
  transition: flex-grow 650ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1); outline: none; border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}
.xg__panel::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; background: var(--xg-img) center / cover no-repeat; transform: scale(1.08); transition: transform 1200ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1); }
.xg__panel.is-active { flex-grow: 3.2; cursor: default; }
.xg__panel.is-active::before { transform: scale(1); }
.xg__shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.45), rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.9)); transition: background 500ms ease; }
.xg__panel.is-active .xg__shade { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 13, 20, 0) 25%, rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.55) 55%, rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.94) 100%); }
.xg__vertical {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: var(--space-8); transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(180deg); writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: var(--color-slate-50); white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
}
.xg__panel.is-active .xg__vertical { opacity: 0; }
.xg__body { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: var(--space-8); max-width: 38rem; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 300ms ease, transform 300ms ease; }
.xg__panel.is-active .xg__body { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; transition-delay: 220ms; }
.xg__kicker { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-emerald-400); }
.xg__title { margin-top: var(--space-2); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.4vw + 1rem, 2.25rem); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--color-slate-50); text-wrap: balance; }
.xg__desc { margin-top: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-slate-200); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 52ch; }
.xg__link { margin-top: var(--space-5, 1.25rem); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-slate-50); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); padding-bottom: 2px; }
.xg__link svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; transition: transform 200ms ease; }
.xg__link:hover svg, .xg__link:focus-visible svg { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
.xg__panel:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); outline-offset: 3px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .xg__panel, .xg__panel::before, .xg__body { transition: none; } }
/* Phones and tablets: image on top, story below on a dark surface (text never sits on the artwork). */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .xg { flex-direction: column; height: auto; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .xg__panel { flex: none; height: auto; cursor: default; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--color-bg-surface); }
  .xg__panel::before { position: relative; inset: auto; display: block; z-index: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; transform: none; flex: none; }
  .xg__panel .xg__shade, .xg__panel .xg__vertical { display: none; }
  .xg__panel .xg__body { position: static; opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; padding: var(--space-6); max-width: none; }
}

/* ---------- Capability explorer: Build / Run / Grow ---------- */
.cap { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.cap::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; z-index: -1; inset: -10% auto auto -20%; width: min(60rem, 90vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none;
}
.cap__head { max-width: 44rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.cap__head .text-h2 { text-wrap: balance; }
.cap__intro { margin-top: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; }

.cap__explorer:not(.is-enhanced) .cap__tabs { display: none; }
.cap__explorer:not(.is-enhanced) .cap__panel + .cap__panel { margin-top: var(--space-16); }
.cap__explorer.is-enhanced .cap__panel-title { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); }
.cap__panel-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }

.cap__tabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.cap__tab {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-6) 0; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; color: inherit;
}
.cap__tab::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: var(--space-4); bottom: -1px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sapphire-400), var(--color-emerald-400));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 380ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.cap__tab[aria-selected="true"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cap__tab-word {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 7vw, 6rem); color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.28); transition: color 260ms ease;
}
.cap__tab:hover .cap__tab-word { color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6); }
.cap__tab[aria-selected="true"] .cap__tab-word {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-slate-50) 30%, var(--color-sapphire-400) 75%, var(--color-emerald-400));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.cap__tab-caption { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.cap__tab[aria-selected="true"] .cap__tab-caption { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.cap__tab:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: 4px; }

.cap__panel { outline: none; }
.cap__lede { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1vw + 0.9rem, 1.45rem); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--color-slate-200); max-width: 40ch; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); text-wrap: balance; }
.cap__lines { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.cap__line {
  position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-8) var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  transition: background 240ms ease;
}
.cap__line:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.cap__line::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: var(--space-8); bottom: var(--space-8); width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-sapphire-400), var(--color-emerald-400));
  transform: scaleY(0.3); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0.5; transition: transform 300ms ease, opacity 300ms ease;
}
.cap__line:hover { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06), transparent 60%); }
.cap__line:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
.cap__line-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1vw + 0.9rem, 1.55rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.cap__line-title a { color: var(--color-text-primary); text-decoration: none; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-sapphire-400), var(--color-sapphire-400)); background-size: 0 2px; background-position: 0 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat; transition: background-size 260ms ease, color 200ms ease; }
.cap__line-title a::after { content: ' \2192'; color: var(--color-sapphire-400); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 200ms ease; }
.cap__line-title a:hover, .cap__line-title a:focus-visible { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); background-size: 100% 2px; }
.cap__line:hover .cap__line-title a::after { opacity: 1; }
.cap__line-desc { margin-top: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 46ch; }
.cap__subs { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-1) var(--space-6); align-content: start; }
.cap__subs a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: 0.45rem 0; color: var(--color-slate-200); text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}
.cap__subs a::before { content: ''; flex: none; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); transition: background 180ms ease; }
.cap__subs a:hover, .cap__subs a:focus-visible { color: var(--color-slate-50); border-bottom-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35); transform: translateX(3px); }
.cap__subs a:hover::before, .cap__subs a:focus-visible::before { background: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .cap__explorer.is-enhanced .cap__panel:not([hidden]) .cap__line { animation: cap-in 460ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) both; }
  .cap__explorer.is-enhanced .cap__panel:not([hidden]) .cap__line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 70ms; }
  .cap__explorer.is-enhanced .cap__panel:not([hidden]) .cap__line:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 140ms; }
  .cap__explorer.is-enhanced .cap__panel:not([hidden]) .cap__line:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 210ms; }
  @keyframes cap-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cap__line { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); padding-left: var(--space-4); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cap__tab { padding: 0 var(--space-2) var(--space-4) 0; }
  .cap__tab-word { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8.6vw, 2.6rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
  .cap__tab-caption { display: none; }
  .cap__tab::after { right: var(--space-2); }
  .cap__subs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Touch: comfortable tap targets and scroll hints ---------- */
.chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__list { scroll-padding-inline: var(--space-4); }
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__list {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 82%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 82%, transparent);
    padding-right: 3rem;
  }
}
@media (pointer: coarse) {
  .cap__line-title a { display: inline-block; padding-block: 0.55rem; }
  .engage__cta { min-height: 44px; padding-block: 0.6rem; }
  .comp__fw { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem; }
  .cap__subs a, .chal__services a { min-height: 44px; }
  .xg__link { min-height: 44px; }
}

/* ---------- Delivery lifecycle stepper ---------- */
.meth__head { text-align: center; max-width: 44rem; margin: 0 auto var(--space-12); }
.meth__intro { margin-top: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.meth__steps {
  --meth-p: 1; --node: 2.75rem;
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--meth-steps, 4), minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-8);
}
/* Base line and fill run from the first node's centre to the last node's centre:
   length = container width minus one column width. */
.meth__steps::before, .meth__steps::after {
  --meth-len: calc(100% - (100% - (var(--meth-steps, 4) - 1) * var(--space-8)) / var(--meth-steps, 4));
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: calc(var(--node) / 2 - 1px); height: 2px; left: calc(var(--node) / 2);
}
.meth__steps::before { width: var(--meth-len); background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18); }
.meth__steps::after {
  width: calc(var(--meth-len) * var(--meth-p));
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sapphire-500), var(--color-sapphire-400) 60%, var(--color-emerald-400));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45); transition: width 420ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.meth__steps.is-drawing::after { transition-duration: 1400ms; }
.meth__step { position: relative; outline: none; }
.meth__node {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; width: var(--node); height: var(--node); border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); background: var(--color-bg-surface); border: 2px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.3);
  transition: color 260ms ease, border-color 260ms ease, background 260ms ease, box-shadow 260ms ease, transform 260ms ease;
}
.meth__step.is-reached .meth__node, .meth__steps:not([style*="--meth-p:"]) .meth__node { color: var(--color-slate-50); border-color: var(--color-sapphire-400); background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22); }
.meth__step:last-child.is-reached .meth__node { border-color: var(--color-emerald-400); background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2); }
.meth__step:hover .meth__node, .meth__step:focus-visible .meth__node { transform: scale(1.12); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--color-sapphire-glow); }
.meth__window { margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-2); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.meth__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.35; text-wrap: balance; transition: color 200ms ease; }
.meth__step:hover .meth__title, .meth__step:focus-visible .meth__title { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.meth__body { margin-top: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.meth__step:focus-visible .meth__title { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .meth__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .meth__steps::before, .meth__steps::after { top: calc(var(--node) / 2); left: calc(var(--node) / 2 - 1px); right: auto; width: 2px; bottom: calc(var(--node) / 2); }
  .meth__steps::before { height: auto; }
  .meth__steps::after { bottom: auto; height: calc((100% - var(--node)) * var(--meth-p)); transition-property: height; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-sapphire-500), var(--color-emerald-400)); }
  .meth__step { padding-left: calc(var(--node) + var(--space-6)); }
  .meth__node { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; }
  .meth__window { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
}

/* ---------- Industries: hairline rows ---------- */
.ind__head { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .ind__head { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: end; gap: var(--space-16); } }
.ind__intro { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 48ch; }
.ind__rows { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: none; }
.ind__row {
  position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--space-8); align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); scroll-margin-top: 6rem;
  transition: background 240ms ease;
}
.ind__row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.ind__row::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sapphire-400), var(--color-emerald-400) 60%, transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.ind__row:hover, .ind__row:target { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07), transparent 70%); }
.ind__row:hover::after, .ind__row:target::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ind__sector { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); }
.ind__icon { flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; border-radius: 50%; color: var(--color-sapphire-400); background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1); transition: background 240ms ease, color 240ms ease, transform 240ms ease; }
.ind__icon svg { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }
.ind__row:hover .ind__icon { background: var(--color-sapphire-500); color: var(--color-slate-50); transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.ind__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1vw + 0.85rem, 1.45rem); transition: color 200ms ease; }
.ind__row:hover .ind__title { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.ind__count { margin-left: auto; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-emerald-400); padding-right: var(--space-4); }
.ind__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2) 0; color: var(--color-slate-200); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.ind__list li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; transition: transform 240ms ease; }
.ind__list li:not(:last-child)::after { content: ''; width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.45); margin: 0 var(--space-3); }
.ind__row:hover .ind__list li { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .ind__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); padding-inline: 0; }
  .ind__count { padding-right: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Why SoftSapien: sticky intro + editorial list ---------- */
.why__inner { display: grid; gap: var(--space-10); }
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .why__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--space-16); align-items: start; }
  .why__intro { position: sticky; top: 7rem; }
}
.why__intro .text-h2 { text-wrap: balance; }
.why__lede { margin-top: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 38ch; }
.why__cta { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.why__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: why; }
.why__item { position: relative; counter-increment: why; padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.why__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.why__item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: var(--space-6); bottom: var(--space-6); width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-sapphire-400), var(--color-emerald-400));
  transform: scaleY(0.3); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0.5; transition: transform 300ms ease, opacity 300ms ease;
}
.why__item:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
.why__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 0.8vw + 0.85rem, 1.3rem); transition: color 200ms ease; }
.why__item:hover .why__title { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.why__item p { margin-top: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 60ch; }

/* ---------- Careers band ---------- */
.cband { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem) 1.5rem; border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  background: radial-gradient(60rem 30rem at 85% 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16), transparent 70%), radial-gradient(40rem 20rem at 100% 100%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1), transparent 70%); }
.cband__inner { display: grid; gap: var(--space-10); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .cband__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--space-12); } }
.cband__body { margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-6); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 44ch; }
.cband__roles { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent); }
.cband__track { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); width: max-content; }
.cband__role {
  flex: none; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw + 0.6rem, 1.6rem); white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28); color: var(--color-slate-200);
}
.cband__track--right .cband__role { border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .cband__track--left { animation: cband-left 38s linear infinite; }
  .cband__track--right { animation: cband-right 42s linear infinite; }
  .cband__roles:hover .cband__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
  @keyframes cband-left { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
  @keyframes cband-right { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }
}

/* ---------- FAQ: sticky intro with live filter + hairline rows ---------- */
.hfaq__inner { display: grid; gap: var(--space-8); }
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .hfaq__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 4fr) minmax(0, 8fr); gap: var(--space-16); align-items: start; }
  .hfaq__intro { position: sticky; top: 7rem; }
}
.hfaq__search { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); margin-top: var(--space-6); padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--color-bg-surface); color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 22rem; }
.hfaq__search:focus-within { border-color: var(--color-sapphire-400); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18); }
.hfaq__search svg { width: 1.05rem; height: 1.05rem; flex: none; }
.hfaq__search input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; font: inherit; color: var(--color-text-primary); background: none; border: 0; outline: none; padding: 0.75rem 0; }
.hfaq__none { margin-top: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.hfaq__ask { font: inherit; color: var(--color-sapphire-400); background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline; }
.hfaq__item { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.hfaq__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.hfaq__item[hidden] { display: none; }
.hfaq__item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5, 1.25rem) 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.06rem; transition: color 200ms ease;
}
.hfaq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.hfaq__item summary::after {
  content: ''; flex: none; width: 0.65rem; height: 0.65rem; border-right: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400);
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-3px); transition: transform 260ms ease;
}
.hfaq__item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(-135deg) translateY(-3px); }
.hfaq__item summary:hover, .hfaq__item[open] summary { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.hfaq__item summary:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); outline-offset: 2px; }
.hfaq__item p { padding: 0 0 var(--space-6); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 66ch; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .hfaq__item[open] p { animation: hfaq-in 320ms ease both; }
  @keyframes hfaq-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
}

/* ---------- The Challenges We Solve: auto-advancing selector ---------- */
.chal__head { max-width: 44rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.chal__intro { margin-top: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.chal__ui { display: grid; gap: var(--space-10); }
.chal__ui:not(.is-enhanced) .chal__list { display: none; }
.chal__ui:not(.is-enhanced) .chal__panel + .chal__panel { margin-top: var(--space-12); padding-top: var(--space-12); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__panel-title { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); }
.chal__panel-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.chal__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.chal__tab {
  position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: var(--space-5, 1.25rem) 0 var(--space-5, 1.25rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  font: 600 clamp(1.02rem, 0.6vw + 0.9rem, 1.2rem) var(--font-display); transition: color 220ms ease, padding 220ms ease;
}
.chal__tab:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.chal__tab:hover { color: var(--color-slate-200); }
.chal__tab[aria-selected="true"] { color: var(--color-slate-50); padding-left: var(--space-4); }
.chal__tab::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 22%; bottom: 22%; width: 2px; background: var(--color-sapphire-400); transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform 260ms ease; }
.chal__tab[aria-selected="true"]::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.chal__tab:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); outline-offset: 2px; }
.chal__progress { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.chal__progress span { display: block; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sapphire-400), var(--color-emerald-400)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }
.chal__tab[aria-selected="true"] .chal__progress span { transform: scaleX(var(--chal-start, 0)); }
.chal__ui.is-stopped .chal__tab[aria-selected="true"] .chal__progress span { transform: scaleX(1); }
.chal__tab.is-running .chal__progress span { animation: chal-fill var(--chal-left, 8000ms) linear forwards; }
@keyframes chal-fill { from { transform: scaleX(var(--chal-start, 0)); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
.chal__panel { outline: none; }
.chal__question {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.2; text-wrap: balance;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw + 0.8rem, 2.6rem); color: var(--color-slate-50);
}
.chal__question span { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.chal__approach { margin-top: var(--space-6); color: var(--color-slate-200); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 58ch; }
.chal__label { margin-top: var(--space-8); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.chal__services { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-3) 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-6); }
.chal__services a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: 0.4rem 0; color: var(--color-slate-50); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4); transition: color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}
.chal__services a svg { width: 0.95rem; height: 0.95rem; color: var(--color-sapphire-400); transition: transform 200ms ease; }
.chal__services a:hover, .chal__services a:focus-visible { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); border-color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.chal__services a:hover svg, .chal__services a:focus-visible svg { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__panel:not([hidden]) > * { animation: chal-in 480ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) both; }
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__panel:not([hidden]) > .chal__approach { animation-delay: 60ms; }
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__panel:not([hidden]) > .chal__label, .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__panel:not([hidden]) > .chal__services { animation-delay: 120ms; }
  @keyframes chal-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--space-16); align-items: start; }
  .chal__panels { position: sticky; top: 7rem; min-height: 22rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__list { flex-direction: row; overflow-x: auto; gap: var(--space-6); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); scrollbar-width: none; }
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__tab { flex: none; width: auto; white-space: nowrap; border-top: 0; border-bottom: 0; padding: var(--space-3) 0; }
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__tab:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__tab[aria-selected="true"] { padding-left: 0; }
  .chal__ui.is-enhanced .chal__tab::before { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Enterprise AI spotlight ---------- */
.eai { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.eai::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; z-index: -1; inset: 10% -20% auto auto; width: min(56rem, 90vw); aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none;
}
.eai__inner { display: grid; gap: var(--space-12); }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .eai__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6fr) minmax(0, 5fr); gap: var(--space-16); align-items: start; } .eai__visual { position: sticky; top: 7rem; } }
.eai__copy .text-h2 { text-wrap: balance; max-width: 20ch; }
.eai__lede { margin-top: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-slate-200); font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 56ch; }
.eai__caps { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-6); padding: 0; }
.eai__caps a {
  position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr); gap: var(--space-6); align-items: baseline;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8) var(--space-4) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); text-decoration: none; transition: background 220ms ease, padding 220ms ease;
}
.eai__caps li:last-child a { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.eai__caps a::after { content: '\2197'; position: absolute; right: var(--space-2); top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--color-emerald-400); opacity: 0.35; transition: opacity 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease; }
.eai__caps a:hover, .eai__caps a:focus-visible { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.07), transparent 70%); padding-left: var(--space-3); }
.eai__caps a:hover::after, .eai__caps a:focus-visible::after { opacity: 1; transform: translate(3px, calc(-50% - 3px)); }
.eai__cap-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-slate-50); font-size: 1.04rem; }
.eai__cap-desc { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.eai__more { padding-left: 0; }
.eai__console {
  margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23, 28, 39, 0.95), rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.98)); box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}
.eai__console-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 0.7rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.eai__console-bar span { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.3); }
.eai__console-bar em { margin-left: auto; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.eai__log { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: var(--space-6); display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.eai__log-line { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 4.5rem minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-slate-200); }
.eai__log-label { color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.eai__log-line--wait .eai__log-label { color: #FBBF24; }
.eai__log-line--ok .eai__log-label, .eai__log-line--ok span:last-child { color: var(--color-emerald-400); }@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .eai__console.is-armed .eai__log-line { opacity: 0.25; }
  .eai__console.is-playing .eai__log-line { animation: eai-line 420ms ease forwards; animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 420ms + 200ms); }
  .eai__console.is-playing .eai__log-line:last-child span:last-child::after { content: '\2588'; margin-left: 0.3rem; color: var(--color-emerald-400); animation: eai-caret 1s steps(1) infinite; animation-delay: 3.4s; opacity: 0; }
  @keyframes eai-line { from { opacity: 0.25; transform: translateX(-6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
  @keyframes eai-caret { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0; } }
}
.eai__principles { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-6) 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-4); }
.eai__principles li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-1); padding-top: var(--space-3); border-top: 2px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35); }
.eai__principles strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--color-slate-50); }
.eai__principles span { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .eai__caps a { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-1); }
  .eai__principles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .eai__log { font-size: 0.76rem; padding: var(--space-4); }
  .eai__log-line { grid-template-columns: 3.8rem minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* ---------- Built for Regulated Industries ---------- */
.comp__inner { display: grid; gap: var(--space-12); }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .comp__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 6fr); gap: var(--space-16); align-items: start; } }
.comp__copy .text-h2 { text-wrap: balance; }
.comp__lede { margin-top: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-slate-200); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 50ch; }
.comp__principles { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-8) 0 0; padding: 0; }
.comp__principles li { padding: var(--space-5, 1.25rem) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.comp__principles li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.comp__principles h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.comp__principles p { margin-top: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.comp__label { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.comp__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); }
.comp__fw {
  font: 800 clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw + 0.7rem, 2rem) var(--font-display); letter-spacing: -0.02em; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.35rem; color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.38); transition: color 200ms ease, text-shadow 200ms ease; border-radius: 6px;
}
.comp__fw:hover, .comp__fw:focus-visible { color: var(--color-slate-200); }
.comp__fw[aria-pressed="true"] { color: var(--color-slate-50); text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55); }
.comp__fw:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); outline-offset: 2px; }
.comp__detail { margin-top: var(--space-8); padding: var(--space-6) 0 0 var(--space-6); border-left: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); min-height: 8.5rem; }
.comp__detail-region { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-sapphire-400); }
.comp__detail-name { margin-top: var(--space-1); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.comp__detail-desc { margin-top: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-slate-200); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 48ch; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .comp__frameworks.is-swapping .comp__detail > * { animation: comp-in 300ms ease both; }
  @keyframes comp-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
}

/* ---------- Ways to Work With SoftSapien ---------- */
.engage__head { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .engage__head { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: end; gap: var(--space-16); } }
.engage__intro { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 48ch; }
.engage__cols { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.engage__col { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6); transition: background 240ms ease; }
.engage__col + .engage__col { border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.engage__col::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sapphire-400), var(--color-emerald-400)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 360ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1); }
.engage__col:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08), transparent 70%); }
.engage__col:hover::before, .engage__col:focus-within::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.engage__terms { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-emerald-400); }
.engage__name { margin-top: var(--space-3); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1vw + 0.9rem, 1.55rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.engage__desc { margin-top: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; }
.engage__best { margin-top: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-1); color: var(--color-slate-200); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.engage__best span { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.engage__cta {
  align-self: flex-start; margin-top: var(--space-6); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: none; border: 0; font: 600 0.92rem var(--font-display); color: var(--color-sapphire-400);
}
.engage__cta svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; transition: transform 200ms ease; }
.engage__cta:hover svg, .engage__cta:focus-visible svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.engage__cta:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-sapphire-400); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 1023px) { .engage__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .engage__col:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; } .engage__col:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .engage__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .engage__col + .engage__col { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); } .engage__col { padding-inline: 0; } }

/* ---------- Mid-page consultation band ---------- */
.ctaband { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 1.5rem; border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22), rgba(10, 13, 20, 0) 55%), linear-gradient(280deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14), rgba(10, 13, 20, 0) 50%); }
.ctaband::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 50%, transparent 60%); background-size: 250% 100%; background-position: 150% 0;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) { .ctaband:hover::after { animation: ctaband-sheen 1.6s ease; } @keyframes ctaband-sheen { from { background-position: 150% 0; } to { background-position: -50% 0; } } }
.ctaband__inner { position: relative; display: grid; gap: var(--space-8); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .ctaband__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7fr) minmax(0, 4fr); gap: var(--space-16); } }
.ctaband__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.12; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw + 0.8rem, 3.1rem); text-wrap: balance; }
.ctaband__body { color: var(--color-slate-200); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); max-width: 38ch; }

/* ---------- Proof block: statement, figures, client logos ---------- */
.proof {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 60% at 12% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.30), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(40% 45% at 92% 55%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1528, var(--color-bg-primary) 85%);
}
.proof::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.5;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 75%); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 75%);
}
.proof > * { position: relative; }
.proof__statement {
  max-width: 62rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw + 0.6rem, 4.1rem); color: var(--color-slate-50); text-wrap: balance;
}
.proof__line { display: block; }
.proof__line--accent { margin-top: 0.2em; color: var(--color-emerald-400); }
.proof__statement::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 3.5rem; height: 3px; margin-top: var(--space-8); border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-emerald-400), var(--color-sapphire-400)); }
.proof__statement.is-scrubbing .proof__word { opacity: 0.22; transition: opacity 280ms ease; }
.proof__statement.is-scrubbing .proof__word.is-lit { opacity: 1; }

.proof__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 9fr); gap: var(--space-10); align-items: end; margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); padding-top: var(--space-10); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.proof__caption { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--color-slate-50); }
.proof__check { flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; border-radius: 50%; color: var(--color-emerald-400); border: 1.5px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.5); box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25); }
.proof__check svg { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }
.proof__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); margin: 0; }
.proof__stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column-reverse; gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-6); border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.proof__value {
  margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.2vw + 0.6rem, 4rem);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-slate-50) 20%, var(--color-sapphire-400) 70%, var(--color-emerald-400)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  transition: filter 260ms ease;
}
.proof__stat:hover .proof__value { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5)); }
.proof__label { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .proof__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .proof__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: var(--space-8); }
  .proof__stat:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
}

.proof__logos { margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); }
.proof__logos-label { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-5, 1.25rem); }
.proof__marquee {
  overflow: hidden; padding-block: var(--space-8); border-block: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.proof__track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); width: max-content; padding-inline: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.proof__logo { flex: none; display: flex; align-items: center; height: 44px; }
.proof__logo img {
  height: 100%; width: auto; max-width: 150px; object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1) invert(1) contrast(1.25) brightness(1.05); mix-blend-mode: screen; opacity: 0.68; transition: opacity 240ms ease, transform 240ms ease;
}
.proof__logo:hover img { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); }
.proof__logo--text { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-slate-200); opacity: 0.7; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .proof__track { animation: proof-marquee 70s linear infinite; }
  .proof__marquee:hover .proof__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
  @keyframes proof-marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .proof__marquee { overflow-x: auto; } }
.proof__awards { list-style: none; margin-top: var(--space-6); padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-8); color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.86rem; }
.proof__awards li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.proof__awards li::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-emerald-400); }