/* =========================================================
   ITETECH — Modern Futuristic Theme
   Color palette: deep black + signature red, no blue.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --red:        #E11D2A;       /* refined modern red, less brown than #CC2200 */
  --red-bright: #FF2D3F;
  --red-dark:   #A8121E;
  --red-glow:   rgba(225, 29, 42, 0.35);

  --ink-0: #1F1F26;            /* dark grey palette — lifted to read as grey, not black */
  --ink-1: #26262E;
  --ink-2: #2C2C35;
  --ink-3: #34343C;
  --ink-4: #3D3D46;
  --line:  rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --line-2:rgba(255,255,255,0.13);

  --text:        #F3F4F6;
  --text-soft:   #B9BBC5;
  --text-muted:  #82848F;

  --bg:          #27272D;       /* page background — dark grey with black tone */
  --bg-soft:     #2D2D34;
  --card:        rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  --card-hover:  rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;

  --shadow-soft: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  --shadow-red:  0 10px 40px -10px var(--red-glow);

  --container: 1200px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

* { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior:smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  position: relative;
}

img { max-width:100%; display:block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Decorative background — grid + glow + floating shapes
   ========================================================= */
.bg-decor {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
}

.glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.glow-red {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--red) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px; right: -150px;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.glow-red-2 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--red-bright) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -200px; left: -100px;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.floating-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.shape-1 { width: 220px; height: 220px; top: 18%; right: 6%; }
.shape-2 { width: 120px; height: 120px; top: 55%; left: 4%; border-radius: 18px; transform: rotate(15deg); }
.shape-3 { width: 320px; height: 320px; top: 80%; right: 12%; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.22; }

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

/* =========================================================
   Typography helpers
   ========================================================= */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
p  { color: var(--text-soft); }

.text-red     { color: var(--red); }
.text-outline {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--red);
  color: transparent;
}
.text-white-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #d4d6df 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.text-outline-white {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  color: transparent;
}

.kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #C9521F;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 34px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(201, 82, 31, 0.35);
}
.kicker::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A53513, #C97043);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 82, 31, 0.5);
}
.kicker.center { padding-left: 0; }
.kicker.center::before { display: none; }

.section { padding: 100px 0; position: relative; }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
.section-sub  { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 1.05rem; }

.center { text-align: center; }

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn .arrow { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); display: inline-block; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red) 0%, var(--red-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-bright) 0%, var(--red) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 50px -8px var(--red-glow);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  color: var(--red);
  background: rgba(225,29,42,0.06);
}

.btn-sm { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 32px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* =========================================================
   Navigation
   ========================================================= */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(39, 39, 45, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }

/* Subtle white plate that blends with the logo's own white background. */
.logo-plate {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.logo-plate:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 22px rgba(225,29,42,0.25),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(225,29,42,0.4);
}
.logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.logo-plate-lg .logo-img { height: 80px; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  transition: color .2s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  transition: width .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  transition: all .2s;
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgb(18, 18, 22);   /* slightly lifted black — keeps bars punchy with a touch more contrast */
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ===== Animated Gradient Bars Background (hero only) ===== */
@keyframes pulseBar {
  0%   { transform: scaleY(var(--initial-scale)); }
  100% { transform: scaleY(calc(var(--initial-scale) * 0.7)); }
}
.gradient-bars {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.gradient-bars .bar {
  height: 100%;
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
  animation: pulseBar 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  outline: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgb(255, 60, 0), transparent);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ===== In-hero overrides — red would blend into the orange bars ===== */
.hero .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero .eyebrow-dot {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #fff;
}
.hero .check {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: #fff;
}
.hero .lead,
.hero .hero-check li { text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }

/* Hero primary CTA: invert to white so it pops on the warm gradient */
.hero .hero-cta .btn-primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero .hero-cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #f3f4f6;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.hero .hero-cta .btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Stats in the hero card: numbers go white instead of red */
.hero .stat-num,
.hero .stat-num span { color: #fff; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--red);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.4); }
}

.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-check {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero-check li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}
.check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(225,29,42,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225,29,42,0.3);
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero Card */
.hero-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-2) 0%, var(--ink-1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--red-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 30%, rgba(225,29,42,0.5) 50%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.card-logo {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.stat:hover {
  border-color: rgba(225,29,42,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.stat-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--red);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-num span {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--red);
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.card-footnote {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   Service Ticker Bar
   ========================================================= */
.ticker {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-dark) 0%, var(--red) 50%, var(--red-dark) 100%);
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker::before, .ticker::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ticker::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-dark), transparent); }
.ticker::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--red-dark), transparent); }

.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.dot-red {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* =========================================================
   Tabs
   ========================================================= */
.tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.tab:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--text-muted); }
.tab.active {
  background: var(--red);
  border-color: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -6px var(--red-glow);
}

/* =========================================================
   Service Cards
   ========================================================= */
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--red), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover {
  background: var(--card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(225,29,42,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }

.svc-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225,29,42,0.15) 0%, rgba(225,29,42,0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225,29,42,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--red);
}
.svc-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.link-arrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--red);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--red-bright); }
.link-arrow:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.link-arrow .arrow { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); display:inline-block; }

/* =========================================================
   Industries
   ========================================================= */
.industries { background: var(--bg-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

.industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.industry-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.industry-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--card-hover);
}
.ind-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  filter: grayscale(0.4);
  transition: filter .2s;
}
.industry-card:hover .ind-icon { filter: grayscale(0); }
.industry-card span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* =========================================================
   Why Us
   ========================================================= */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.why-head .btn { margin-top: 24px; }

/* ===== Laptop showcase (Why ITETECH section) ===== */
.laptop-stage {
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.9;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 70%, rgba(225,29,42,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 16px;
}
.laptop-stage::before,
.laptop-stage::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.laptop-stage::before { width: 6px; height: 6px; top: 18%; left: 12%; animation: floatDot 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.laptop-stage::after  { width: 4px; height: 4px; top: 30%; right: 14%; animation: floatDot 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes floatDot {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.6; }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-14px); opacity: 1; }
}
.laptop-svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

@keyframes laptopFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
@keyframes screenFlicker {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; filter: brightness(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.92; filter: brightness(1.06); }
}
@keyframes auraPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes scanLine {
  0%   { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.8; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: translateY(100%); opacity: 0; }
}
.laptop-svg .laptop-group {
  animation: laptopFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box;
}
.laptop-svg .screen-glow { animation: screenFlicker 2.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.laptop-svg .aura {
  animation: auraPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box;
}
.laptop-svg .scan { animation: scanLine 3.5s linear infinite; }

.why-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}
.why-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.why-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(225,29,42,0.3);
  background: var(--card-hover);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.why-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(225,29,42,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225,29,42,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.why-item p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* =========================================================
   Trust strip
   ========================================================= */
.trust {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-1) 0%, var(--ink-0) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.trust-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.trust-list {
  list-style: none;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}
.trust-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.trust-list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  background: rgba(225,29,42,0.05);
}
.trust-tick {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--red-glow);
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq-wrap { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-list { margin-top: 40px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }

.faq-item {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(225,29,42,0.4);
  background: var(--card-hover);
}
.faq-item summary {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  list-style: none;
  color: var(--text);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.plus {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(225,29,42,0.12);
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item[open] .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item p {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================================================
   Insights
   ========================================================= */
.insights-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.post {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.post:hover {
  border-color: rgba(225,29,42,0.4);
  background: var(--card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.post-img {
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-img svg {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  color: var(--red);
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}
.post-img-1 { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(225,29,42,0.18), var(--ink-2)); }
.post-img-2 { background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(225,29,42,0.15), var(--ink-2)); }
.post-img-3 { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 60%, rgba(225,29,42,0.2), var(--ink-2)); }
.post-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
}

.post-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  /* Glossy red — vertical gradient gives a subtle highlight at the top
     and a deeper shade at the bottom, like polished lacquer. */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FF5566 0%, #E11D2A 55%, #A8121E 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  /* Thin warm-grey outline stays. */
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.6px #A39E92;
  paint-order: stroke fill;
  text-shadow: none;
}
.post h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.post p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.post-meta {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.post-cta {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
}
.post-link { display: block; color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.post-link:hover .post-cta { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* =========================================================
   CTA Banner
   ========================================================= */
.cta-banner {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(225,29,42,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-0) 0%, var(--ink-1) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(225,29,42,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(225,29,42,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; }
.cta-banner h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-banner p { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 28px; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* =========================================================
   Contact
   ========================================================= */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info { margin-top: 32px; display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.info-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.info-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(225,29,42,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225,29,42,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.info-row strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.info-row span, .info-row a {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.info-row a:hover { color: var(--red); }

.contact-form {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-2) 0%, var(--ink-1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--red-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }

.contact-form label {
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.contact-form label > span {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #E8EAF1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
}

/* Custom-styled <select> so the closed state matches the dark theme.
   Native arrow hidden; SVG arrow drawn via background-image. */
.contact-form select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' stroke='%23E8EAF1' stroke-width='2'><polyline points='1,1 6,6 11,1'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 12px 8px;
  padding-right: 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
/* The <option> popup is rendered by the OS — explicitly set dark bg + light
   text so it doesn't render as white-on-white when opened. */
.contact-form select option {
  background-color: #1F1F26;
  color: #F3F4F6;
  padding: 10px;
}
.contact-form select option:checked,
.contact-form select option:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--red), var(--red));
  color: #fff;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--red);
  background: rgba(225,29,42,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225,29,42,0.12);
}
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }

.form-success {
  display: none;
  padding: 12px;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #4ade80;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.form-success.show { display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink-0);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 50px 0 30px;
}
.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  transition: color .2s;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.footer-copy {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .laptop-stage { max-width: 320px; margin: 36px auto 0; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .footer-links { justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--ink-1);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav .btn { display: none; }
  .section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .hero { padding: 50px 0 70px; }
  .hero-check { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-card { padding: 24px; }
  .contact-form { padding: 24px; }
}
/* =============================================
   ITETECH styles-additions.css v1.1.0
   Append to styles.css
   ============================================= */

/* NAV phone number */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nav-phone {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--red); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .nav-phone { display: none; } }

/* CTA dual buttons */
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.testimonial-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.testimonial-card p {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-author div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.testimonial-author strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.testimonial-author span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

/* CERTIFICATIONS */
.certifications {
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.cert-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cert-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 32px;
}
.cert-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.cert-badge:hover { color: var(--red); }
.cert-badge svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* FORM states */
.form-success {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #22c55e;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.form-error {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 42, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--red-bright);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.form-error.show { display: block; }
.form-error a { color: var(--red-bright); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Phone input in form */
input[type="tel"] {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: border-color .2s;
  outline: none;
}
input[type="tel"]:focus { border-color: var(--red); }
input[type="tel"]::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }