/* ---------- shared section rhythm (scoped, no global resets) ---------- */
.aic-hero,
.aic-trustbar,
.aic-intro,
.aic-services,
.aic-solutions,
.aic-process,
.aic-industries,
.aic-tech,
.aic-why,
.aic-benefits,
.aic-usecases,
.aic-metrics,
.aic-compare,
.aic-cta-final,
.aic-faq {
  padding-top: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #dbe3f5;
}

.aic-hero        { padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.aic-trustbar     { background: #0b1120; padding-top: 18px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(91,157,255,.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,157,255,.12); }
.aic-intro         { background: #070b16; }
.aic-services      { background: #0a0f1f; }
.aic-solutions     { background: #0d1426; }
.aic-process       { background: #070b16; }
.aic-industries    { background: #0a0f1f; }
.aic-tech          { background: #0d1426; }
.aic-why           { background: #070b16; }
.aic-benefits      { background: #0a0f1f; }
.aic-usecases      { background: #0d1426; padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
.aic-metrics       { background: #070b16; }
.aic-compare       { background: #0a0f1f; }
.aic-cta-final     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1330 0%, #071023 100%); }
.aic-faq           { background: #070b16; }

/* ---------- headings ---------- */
.aic-heading,
.aic-hero__title {
 
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7fb8ff 0%, #22d3ee 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: #7fb8ff; /* fallback for non-supporting browsers */
  text-shadow: 0 0 34px rgba(91,157,255,.18);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.aic-heading { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.aic-heading--center { text-align: center; max-width: 780px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.aic-hero__title { font-size: 2.75rem; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 20px; }

.aic-tabs__panel-title,
.aic-service-card h3,
.aic-process__step h3,
.aic-why__card h3,
.aic-accordion__trigger h3 {
 
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #eaf1ff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aic-eyebrow {
 
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #22d3ee;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.aic-section-lede {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #b7c1d9;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.aic-section-lede--left { text-align: left; margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 100%; }

p { color: #c3ccdf; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-hero {
  background-image: url('../images/ai-consulting-services/ai-consulting-services.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  min-height: 540px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.aic-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, #05060b 0%, rgba(5,6,11,.92) 32%, rgba(5,6,11,.45) 55%, rgba(5,6,11,.05) 75%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,6,11,.35) 0%, transparent 20%, transparent 80%, rgba(5,6,11,.5) 100%);
}

.aic-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.aic-hero__content {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.aic-hero__subtitle { font-size: 1.06rem; color: #c3ccdf; margin-bottom: 28px; }

.aic-hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.aic-hero__cta--center { justify-content: center; }

.aic-btn {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
 
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.aic-btn:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-3px); }

.aic-btn--primary {
  color: #04101f;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b9dff, #22d3ee);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(91,157,255,.55);
}
.aic-btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -6px rgba(34,211,238,.6); color: #04101f; }

.aic-btn--ghost {
  color: #eaf1ff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.4);
}
.aic-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(123,175,255,.1); color: #eaf1ff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-trustbar__list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 32px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.aic-trustbar__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #b7c1d9;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.aic-icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: #22d3ee; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   INTRO
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-intro__col { text-align: center; }
.aic-intro__lede { font-size: 1.08rem; color: #d3dbee; }
.aic-intro__panel {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(30,45,80,.4), rgba(12,18,34,.3));
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px 28px;
  margin: 26px auto;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.aic-intro__panel-title { color: #eaf1ff; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; text-align: center; }
.aic-checklist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.aic-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #c3ccdf;
  font-size: .96rem;
}
.aic-checklist__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b9dff, #22d3ee);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(34,211,238,.4);
  fill: none;
  stroke: #04101f;
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES — bento-style card grid
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.aic-service-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28,42,74,.5), rgba(10,15,28,.4));
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.18);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.aic-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(34,211,238,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(34,211,238,.35);
}
.aic-service-card__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(91,157,255,.12);
}
.aic-service-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: #5fd4ff;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.aic-service-card:hover .aic-service-card__icon svg { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg); }
.aic-service-card p { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SOLUTIONS PILLS
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; }
.aic-pill {
 
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #bfe4ff;
  background: rgba(91,157,255,.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.3);
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.aic-pill:hover { background: rgba(34,211,238,.16); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -8px rgba(34,211,238,.5); }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-process__timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.aic-process__step {
  flex: 1 1 250px;
  max-width: 270px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.14);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b9dff, #22d3ee) 1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 26px 20px 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.aic-process__marker {
 
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b9dff, #22d3ee);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: #5b9dff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: -webkit-text-fill-color .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.aic-process__step p { font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 0; transition: color .3s ease; }

.aic-process__step:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #5b9dff, #22d3ee);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(34,211,238,.5);
}
.aic-process__step:hover .aic-process__marker {
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #04101f;
  color: #04101f;
}
.aic-process__step:hover h3 { color: #04101f; }
.aic-process__step:hover p { color: #0a1830; }

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRIES
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-industries__grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; }
.aic-industry-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #eaf1ff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.22);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.aic-industry-chip:hover, .aic-industry-chip:focus {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #22d3ee;
  background: rgba(34,211,238,.1);
  color: #eaf1ff;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.aic-industry-chip__icon {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  fill: none;
  stroke: #22d3ee;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.aic-industry-chip:hover .aic-industry-chip__icon { transform: scale(1.15); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TECH TABS
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.aic-tabs__btn {
  cursor: pointer;
 
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #b7c1d9;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.2);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.aic-tabs__btn.is-active,
.aic-tabs__btn:hover {
  color: #04101f;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b9dff, #22d3ee);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.aic-tabs__panel { display: none; animation: aic-fade-in .4s ease; }
.aic-tabs__panel.is-active { display: block; }
.aic-tabs__panel-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 22px; }

.aic-tag-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center;
}
.aic-tag-list li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #cfe0ff;
  background: rgba(91,157,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.22);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.aic-tag-list li:hover {
  background: rgba(34,211,238,.14);
  border-color: rgba(34,211,238,.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.aic-tag-list__icon {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  fill: none;
  stroke: #5fd4ff;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.aic-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.aic-logo-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.16);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.aic-logo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(34,211,238,.5); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -14px rgba(34,211,238,.4); }
.aic-logo-card img { border-radius: 12px; }
.aic-logo-card span:last-child { font-size: .74rem; color: #b7c1d9; }
.aic-logo-card--text { justify-content: center; min-height: 84px; }
.aic-logo-card__mono { font-size: .82rem; color: #cfe0ff; }

.aic-logo-card__tile {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.aic-logo-card:hover .aic-logo-card__tile { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg); }
.aic-logo-card__real {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.4));
}

.aic-compliance { margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; }
.aic-compliance__label { color: #eaf1ff; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.aic-compliance__badges { display: flex; gap: 18px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.aic-compliance__badges img { width: 100px; height: 100px; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.aic-why__card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28,42,74,.4), rgba(10,15,28,.32));
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.16);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.aic-why__card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(34,211,238,.4); }
.aic-why__card p { font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.aic-why__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(91,157,255,.12);
}
.aic-why__icon svg {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: #5fd4ff;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.aic-why__card:hover .aic-why__icon svg { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   BENEFITS — bento grid
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-benefits__bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.aic-benefits__item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.16);
  border-left: 3px solid #22d3ee;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #dbe3f5;
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.aic-benefits__item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background: rgba(34,211,238,.06); }

/* ==========================================================================
  CASE STUDY
   ========================================================================== */
/* ===== SCOPED TO #CaseStudies SECTION ONLY ===== */
  #CaseStudies {
    background: #07080B;
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #F3F4F6;
  }

  #CaseStudies::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 900px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,211,238,0.10) 0%, rgba(139,92,246,0.06) 45%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  #CaseStudies::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  #CaseStudies .cs-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  #CaseStudies .client-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    color: #F3F4F6;
  }



  #CaseStudies .cs-subtext {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px auto;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #8A8F9B;
  }

  /* ===== VIEWPORT (shows exactly one card) ===== */
  #CaseStudies .cs-viewport {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  #CaseStudies .casestudies_slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  #CaseStudies .slider-casestudies {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    will-change: transform;
  }

  #CaseStudies .caseStudiesSliderBox {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  /* ===== CARD ===== */
  #CaseStudies .case_box {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
    background: #0F1219;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    z-index: 0;
  }

  /* static border */
  #CaseStudies .case_box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* animated gradient border on hover */
  #CaseStudies .case_box::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: conic-gradient(from var(--angle, 0deg), #22D3EE, #8B5CF6, #5EE6E0, #22D3EE);
    -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;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    animation: cs-rotate 3s linear infinite;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  @property --angle {
    syntax: '<angle>';
    initial-value: 0deg;
    inherits: false;
  }

  @keyframes cs-rotate {
    to { --angle: 360deg; }
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(15, 18, 25, 0.92);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(56,189,248,0.25), 0 0 40px rgba(56,189,248,0.08);
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box:hover::before { opacity: 0; }
  #CaseStudies .case_box:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  #CaseStudies .case_box__image {
    flex: 0 0 420px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 300px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* background: #0C0E14; */
    /* border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box__content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box__content h4 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    color: #F3F4F6;
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box__content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #C7CAD1;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box__points {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 28px 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box__points li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #8A8F9B;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  #CaseStudies .case_box__points li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 6px;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22D3EE, #8B5CF6);
  }

  #CaseStudies .viewCaseStudies {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: fit-content;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #F3F4F6;
    color: #07080B;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, gap 0.3s ease;
  }

  #CaseStudies .viewCaseStudies i {
    font-style: normal;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  #CaseStudies .viewCaseStudies::after {
    content: "\2192";
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  #CaseStudies .viewCaseStudies i {
    display: none; /* font-awesome glyph not loaded, use unicode arrow above */
  }

  #CaseStudies .viewCaseStudies:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: #22D3EE;
  }

  #CaseStudies .viewCaseStudies:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  /* ===== DOTS / PROGRESS ===== */
  #CaseStudies .cs-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  #CaseStudies .cs-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: width 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
    padding: 0;
  }

  #CaseStudies .cs-dot.active {
    width: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22D3EE, #8B5CF6);
  }

  /* ===== ARROWS ===== */
  #CaseStudies .caseStudiesBottomArrows {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 36px;
  }

  #CaseStudies .caseStudiesBottomArrows button {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    color: #F3F4F6;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  #CaseStudies .caseStudiesBottomArrows button:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56,189,248,0.55);
    background: rgba(56,189,248,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  #CaseStudies .caseStudiesBottomArrows i {
    font-style: normal;
  }

  #CaseStudies .caseStudiesBottomArrows .fa-arrow-left::before { content: "\2190"; }
  #CaseStudies .caseStudiesBottomArrows .fa-arrow-right::before { content: "\2192"; }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    #CaseStudies { padding: 90px 0; }
    #CaseStudies .client-title { font-size: 40px; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box { flex-direction: column; padding: 32px; gap: 24px; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box__image { width: 100%; max-width: 360px; height: 260px; flex: 0 0 260px; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box__content { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box__content h4 { font-size: 24px; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box__points { align-items: flex-start; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575px) {
    #CaseStudies { padding: 30px 0; }
    #CaseStudies .cs-container { padding: 0 20px; }
    #CaseStudies .client-title { font-size: 30px; }
    #CaseStudies .cs-subtext { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box { padding: 24px; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box__image { width: 100%; max-width: 280px; height: 220px; flex: 0 0 220px; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box__content h4 { font-size: 21px; }
    #CaseStudies .case_box__points li { font-size: 12px; }
    #CaseStudies .caseStudiesBottomArrows button { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
  }
.tr-gradient-text{
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22D3EE, #8B5CF6, #FFFFFF);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
   display:inline-block;
    padding-bottom:6px;
    line-height:inherit;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   METRICS
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-metrics__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.aic-metric-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28,42,74,.45), rgba(10,15,28,.3));
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 16px;
}
.aic-metric-card__value {
  display: block;
 
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b9dff, #22d3ee);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: #5b9dff;
}
.aic-metric-card__label { font-size: .85rem; color: #b7c1d9; margin-top: 6px; display: block; }
.aic-metrics__note { text-align: center; font-size: .78rem; color: #8090ae; font-style: italic; margin-top: 22px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-compare__table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.2);
}
.aic-compare__table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 640px; }
.aic-compare__table thead th {
 
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #eaf1ff;
  background: rgba(91,157,255,.14);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
}
.aic-compare__table tbody th {
  text-align: left;
 
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #7fd4ff;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.aic-compare__table tbody td {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: #c3ccdf;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.1);
}
.aic-compare__table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.015); }
.aic-compare__table tbody td:last-child { color: #eaf6ff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-cta-final__lattice {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/ai-consulting-services/lattice-pattern.svg');
  background-size: 120px 120px;
  opacity: .07;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.aic-cta-final__box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.aic-cta-final__box .aic-heading { text-align: left; }

.aic-cta-final__media {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.aic-cta-final__img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.aic-accordion { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.aic-accordion__item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,175,255,.18);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.aic-accordion__trigger {
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  text-align: left;
}
.aic-accordion__trigger h3 { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.aic-accordion__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.aic-accordion__icon::before,
.aic-accordion__icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: #22d3ee;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.aic-accordion__icon::before { width: 14px; height: 2px; }
.aic-accordion__icon::after { width: 2px; height: 14px; }
.aic-accordion__item.is-active .aic-accordion__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.aic-accordion__panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s ease;
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.aic-accordion__item.is-active .aic-accordion__panel { padding: 0 22px 20px; }
.aic-accordion__panel p { font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ========================================================================== */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aic-hero__title { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .aic-services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aic-why__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aic-benefits__bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aic-metrics__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aic-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .aic-hero { min-height: 560px; background-position: center 30%; }
  .aic-hero__overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, #05060b 0%, rgba(5,6,11,.55) 40%, rgba(5,6,11,.75) 75%, #05060b 100%);
  }
  .aic-cta-final__box .aic-heading,
  .aic-section-lede--left { text-align: center; }
  .aic-cta-final__box .aic-hero__cta { justify-content: center; }
  .aic-cta-final__media { margin-top: 34px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .aic-hero { padding-top: 50px; min-height: 480px; }
  .aic-hero__title { font-size: 1.65rem; }
  .aic-heading { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .aic-services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aic-why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aic-benefits__bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aic-metrics__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aic-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .aic-process__timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aic-hero__cta { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.aic-btn { text-align: center; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 0; }
.aic-btn + .aic-btn { margin-top: 14px; }
.aic-trustbar__list {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px 18px;
}
.aic-trustbar__list li { margin-bottom: 0; }
.aic-trustbar__list li + li { margin-top: 16px; }
}

@keyframes aic-fade-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-reveal] { transition: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}