/* ==========================================================================
   Cloud Transformation Services — Dubai | SISGAIN
   Design tokens: Navy / Signal Blue / Cyan / White — "signal path" motif
   Bootstrap v4 grid assumed to be loaded globally via header.php
   ========================================================================== */

.ctc-hero, .ctc-problem, .ctc-why, .ctc-services, .ctc-orbit-section,
.ctc-process, .ctc-benefits, .ctc-industries, .ctc-intro, .ctc-tech,
.ctc-fail, .ctc-metrics, .ctc-stories, .ctc-cta-final, .ctc-faq {
  --ctc-navy: #0A0E1A;
  --ctc-navy-2: #121729;
  --ctc-navy-3: #1B2338;
  --ctc-blue: #2F6FED;
  --ctc-blue-dim: #1E4FB8;
  --ctc-cyan: #4FD1FF;
  --ctc-white: #F5F8FC;
  --ctc-paper: #FFFFFF;
  --ctc-ink: #0D1220;
  --ctc-mist: #fff;
  --ctc-mist-2: #5C6685;
  --ctc-line: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --ctc-line-dark: rgba(13,18,32,0.08);
  --ctc-font-display: inherit;
  --ctc-font-body: inherit;
  --ctc-font-mono: inherit;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding-top: 90px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ctc-hero *, .ctc-problem *, .ctc-why *, .ctc-services *, .ctc-orbit-section *,
.ctc-process *, .ctc-benefits *, .ctc-industries *, .ctc-intro *, .ctc-tech *,
.ctc-fail *, .ctc-metrics *, .ctc-stories *, .ctc-cta-final *, .ctc-faq * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ---- section rhythm: exactly 30px gap between sections ---- */
.ctc-hero { padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-problem { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-why { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-services { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-orbit-section { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-process { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-benefits { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-industries { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-intro { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-tech { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-fail { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-metrics { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-stories { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-cta-final { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
.ctc-faq { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
/* 15px + 15px between adjacent sections = 30px total gap */

/* ---- surfaces ---- */
.ctc-hero, .ctc-orbit-section, .ctc-process, .ctc-fail, .ctc-cta-final,
.ctc-problem, .ctc-why, .ctc-services, .ctc-benefits, .ctc-industries,
.ctc-tech, .ctc-metrics, .ctc-stories, .ctc-faq { background: var(--ctc-navy); color: var(--ctc-white); }
.ctc-intro { background: var(--ctc-navy-2); color: var(--ctc-white); }

/* alternate slightly lighter dark surface every other section for depth */
.ctc-problem, .ctc-services, .ctc-industries, .ctc-metrics, .ctc-faq { background: var(--ctc-navy-2); }

.ctc-problem .ctc-section-lede, .ctc-why .ctc-section-lede, .ctc-services .ctc-section-lede,
.ctc-benefits .ctc-section-lede, .ctc-industries .ctc-section-lede, .ctc-tech .ctc-section-lede,
.ctc-metrics .ctc-section-lede, .ctc-stories .ctc-section-lede, .ctc-faq .ctc-section-lede { color: var(--ctc-mist); }

/* ---------- scroll-reveal animation ---------- */
.ctc-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.ctc-reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ctc-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; } }

/* ---- shared type & layout atoms ---- */
.ctc-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ctc-blue);
  border: 1px solid currentColor;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ctc-hero .ctc-eyebrow { color: var(--ctc-cyan); }
.ctc-heading { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.ctc-heading--center { max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ctc-heading__title {
  
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ctc-blue) 10%, var(--ctc-cyan) 55%, var(--ctc-blue) 95%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: ctc-gradient-shift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ctc-heading__title { animation: none; } }
.ctc-section-lede { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ctc-mist); margin: 0; }

.ctc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.ctc-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; }
.ctc-btn--primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ctc-blue), var(--ctc-cyan)); color: #071022; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(47,111,237,.6); }
.ctc-btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(79,209,255,.55); color: #071022; }
.ctc-btn--ghost { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); color: var(--ctc-white); }
.ctc-btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ctc-cyan); color: var(--ctc-cyan); }

.ctc-hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 32px 0; }
.ctc-hero__cta--center { justify-content: center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-hero { padding-top: 30px; text-align: left; }
.ctc-hero__cols { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; align-items: center; gap: 50px; }
.ctc-hero__content { max-width: 620px; }
.ctc-hero__title {
  
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.14;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #FFFFFF 30%, var(--ctc-cyan) 55%, var(--ctc-blue) 80%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: ctc-gradient-shift 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ctc-gradient-shift { 0%,100% { background-position: 0% center; } 50% { background-position: 100% center; } }
.ctc-hero__subtitle { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(245,248,252,.78); max-width: 560px; margin: 0; }
.ctc-trustbar__list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 14px; padding: 0; margin: 8px 0 0; }
.ctc-trustbar__list li {
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--ctc-mist); border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ctc-hero__title { animation: none; } }

/* ---- hero visual: animated rotating gradient border ---- */
.ctc-hero__visual { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.ctc-hero__visual-frame {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 440px; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; padding: 3px;
}
.ctc-hero__visual-frame::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -60%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--ctc-blue), var(--ctc-cyan), transparent 40%, var(--ctc-blue));
  animation: ctc-border-spin 7s linear infinite;
}
.ctc-hero__visual-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 25px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, #16203a, #0A0E1A 70%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.ctc-hero__visual-inner img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ctc-hero__illustration { width: 82%; height: 82%; }
@keyframes ctc-border-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.ctc-hero__illustration-float { animation: ctc-float-y 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; }
@keyframes ctc-float-y { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
.ctc-hero__illustration-pulse { animation: ctc-pulse-dot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ctc-hero__illustration-pulse--b { animation-delay: .6s; }
.ctc-hero__illustration-pulse--c { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes ctc-pulse-dot { 0%,100% { opacity: .4; r: 3; } 50% { opacity: 1; r: 5; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ctc-hero__visual-frame::before { animation: none; }
  .ctc-hero__illustration-float, .ctc-hero__illustration-pulse { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ctc-hero { text-align: center; }
  .ctc-hero__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ctc-hero__content { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .ctc-hero__subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }
  .ctc-hero__cta, .ctc-trustbar__list { justify-content: center; }
  .ctc-hero__visual-frame { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. PROBLEM — ZIGZAG
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-problem__intro-h3 { font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px; color: #fff; }
.ctc-problem__intro-p { color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 0 40px; }
.ctc-zigzag { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.ctc-zigzag__row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; padding: 24px 22px; border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line);
  transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .25s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.ctc-zigzag__row--reverse { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right; }
.ctc-zigzag__row--reverse .ctc-zigzag__body { text-align: right; }
.ctc-zigzag__row:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ctc-blue), var(--ctc-cyan));
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #071022;
}
.ctc-zigzag__row:hover .ctc-zigzag__body p,
.ctc-zigzag__row:hover .ctc-zigzag__body h3,
.ctc-zigzag__row:hover .ctc-zigzag__marker,
.ctc-zigzag__row:hover .ctc-zigzag__icon svg { color: #071022; border-color: #071022; }
.ctc-zigzag__marker {
  flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ctc-blue);
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 1px solid var(--ctc-blue); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.ctc-zigzag__icon { flex: 0 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.ctc-zigzag__icon svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); transition: color .3s ease; }
.ctc-zigzag__body h3 { font-size: 19px; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #fff; transition: color .3s ease; }
.ctc-zigzag__body p { margin: 0; color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 640px; transition: color .3s ease; }

/* ==========================================================================
   3. WHY CHOOSE SISGAIN — BENTO
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-why__lede-h3 { font-size: 22px; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 12px; color: #fff; }
.ctc-why__lede-p { color: var(--ctc-mist); text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 40px; line-height: 1.7; }
.ctc-why__bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.ctc-why__card {
  background: var(--ctc-navy-2);
  color: var(--ctc-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line);
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.ctc-why__card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--ctc-blue); background: var(--ctc-navy-3); }
.ctc-why__card h3 { font-size: 17px; margin: 14px 0 8px; }
.ctc-why__card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.ctc-why__card .ctc-icon { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(79,209,255,.1); }
.ctc-why__card .ctc-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. SERVICES — SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-services__slider-wrap { overflow: hidden; cursor: grab; touch-action: pan-y; -webkit-user-select: none; user-select: none; }
.ctc-services__slider-wrap.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
.ctc-services__slider-wrap,
.ctc-benefits__track-wrap {
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  user-drag: none;
}
.ctc-services__card img,
.ctc-services__card svg,
.ctc-benefits__item img,
.ctc-benefits__item svg {
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  user-drag: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ctc-services__track { display: flex; gap: 22px; transition: transform .45s ease; }
.ctc-services__card {
  flex: 0 0 300px; background: var(--ctc-navy-2); border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 26px; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.ctc-services__card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--ctc-blue); background: var(--ctc-navy-3); }
.ctc-services__card .ctc-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(79,209,255,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ctc-services__card .ctc-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); }
.ctc-services__card .ctc-tabs__panel-title { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px; color: #fff; }
.ctc-services__card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ctc-mist); margin: 0; }
.ctc-services__controls { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.ctc-services__btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; color: #fff; transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.ctc-services__btn:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ctc-blue), var(--ctc-cyan)); color: #071022; border-color: transparent; }
@keyframes ctc-fade-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   5. ORBIT UI
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-orbit__lede-h3 { font-size: 22px; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.ctc-orbit__lede-p { color: var(--ctc-mist); text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 50px; line-height: 1.7; }
.ctc-orbit { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 50px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.ctc-orbit__stage { position: relative; width: 420px; height: 420px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.ctc-orbit__ring { position: absolute; border: 1px dashed var(--ctc-line); border-radius: 50%; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); }
.ctc-orbit__ring--inner { width: 60%; height: 60%; animation: ctc-spin 40s linear infinite; }
.ctc-orbit__ring--outer { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: ctc-spin 70s linear infinite reverse; }
@keyframes ctc-spin { from { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg); } to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }
.ctc-orbit__hub {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 118px; height: 118px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--ctc-blue), var(--ctc-navy-2) 70%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center;
  font-size: 12.5px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(47,111,237,.5);
}
.ctc-orbit__node {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: -32px;
  transform: rotate(calc(var(--ang) * 1deg)) translate(160px) rotate(calc(var(--ang) * -1deg));
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); background: var(--ctc-navy-2);
  color: var(--ctc-white); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 8px;
}
.ctc-orbit__node img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.ctc-orbit__node:hover { border-color: var(--ctc-cyan); }
.ctc-orbit__node.is-active { background: #fff; border-color: var(--ctc-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(79,209,255,.25); }
.ctc-orbit__panel {
  flex: 1 1 340px; background: var(--ctc-navy-2); border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 34px;
  min-height: 180px;
}
.ctc-orbit__panel-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ctc-orbit__panel-logo { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; padding: 6px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.ctc-orbit__panel-eyebrow { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.ctc-orbit__panel-title { font-size: 24px; margin: 0; }
.ctc-orbit__panel p { color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ctc-orbit__ring { animation: none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   6. PROCESS — TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-process__timeline { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
.ctc-process__row { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px 24px; padding-top: 10px; }
.ctc-process__row::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 23px; left: 5%; right: 5%; height: 1px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ctc-blue) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
}
.ctc-process__step { position: relative; padding-top: 8px; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.ctc-process__marker {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--ctc-navy-2); border: 1px solid var(--ctc-blue); color: var(--ctc-cyan);
  font-size: 15px; margin: 0 auto 16px; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.ctc-process__step h3 { font-size: 16.5px; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.ctc-process__step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   7. BENEFITS — SLIDER / MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-benefits__track-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: grab; touch-action: pan-y; -webkit-user-select: none; user-select: none; }
.ctc-benefits__track-wrap.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
.ctc-benefits__track { display: flex; gap: 20px; transition: transform .45s ease; }
.ctc-benefits__item {
  flex: 0 0 260px; background: var(--ctc-navy-2); border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px;
  text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.ctc-benefits__item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--ctc-blue); }
.ctc-benefits__item .ctc-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(79,209,255,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ctc-benefits__item .ctc-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); }
.ctc-benefits__item h3 { font-size: 16.5px; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.ctc-benefits__item p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.ctc-benefits__controls { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.ctc-benefits__btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; color: #fff; transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.ctc-benefits__btn:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ctc-blue), var(--ctc-cyan)); color: #071022; border-color: transparent; }

/* swipe hint: hand-cursor glides across the track once, then fades for good */
.ctc-benefits__swipe-hint {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 20%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 34px; height: 34px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); pointer-events: none; z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0; animation: ctc-swipe-hand 3.2s ease-in-out 1s 2;
}
.ctc-benefits__swipe-hint svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.4)); }
@keyframes ctc-swipe-hand {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0,-50%) scale(1); }
  12% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(160px,-50%) scale(.94); }
  75% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(180px,-50%) scale(.9); }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ctc-benefits__swipe-hint { display: none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   8. INDUSTRIES — CHIP GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-industries__grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; }
.ctc-industry-chip {
  background: var(--ctc-navy); border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px 20px;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, background .2s ease; text-align: center;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  flex: 1 1 calc(25% - 18px); min-width: 210px; max-width: calc(25% - 14px);
}
.ctc-industry-chip:hover { border-color: var(--ctc-blue); transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--ctc-navy-3); }
.ctc-industry-chip .ctc-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(79,209,255,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ctc-industry-chip .ctc-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); }
.ctc-industry-chip h3 { font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.ctc-industry-chip h3 a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ctc-blue); }
.ctc-industry-chip h3 a:hover { color: var(--ctc-cyan); }
.ctc-industry-chip p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ctc-mist); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. INTRO PANEL
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-intro__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; align-items: center; gap: 50px; }
.ctc-intro__panel { max-width: 560px; }
.ctc-intro__panel-title { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.ctc-intro__lede { color: rgba(245,248,252,.75); line-height: 1.8; font-size: 16.5px; }
.ctc-intro__media { position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); background: var(--ctc-navy); min-height: 320px; }
.ctc-intro__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ctc-intro__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .ctc-intro__panel { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. TECH STACK
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-logo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.ctc-logo-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--ctc-navy); border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 12px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.ctc-logo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 26px -14px rgba(79,209,255,.35); border-color: var(--ctc-blue); }
.ctc-logo-card img { width: 44px; height: 44px; object-fit: contain; }
.ctc-logo-card span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   11. FAIL / SOLVE — CONNECTED CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-fail__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.ctc-fail__card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.ctc-fail__problem, .ctc-fail__solution { border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 24px; }
.ctc-fail__problem { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,120,120,.25); }
.ctc-fail__solution { background: rgba(79,209,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(79,209,255,.3); }
.ctc-fail__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ctc-fail__icon { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(255,120,120,.12); }
.ctc-fail__icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: #FF8A8A; }
.ctc-fail__tag { font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: #FF8A8A; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ctc-fail__tag--solve { color: var(--ctc-cyan); }
.ctc-fail__problem h3 { font-size: 16.5px; margin: 0; }
.ctc-fail__problem p, .ctc-fail__solution p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.ctc-fail__link { position: relative; height: 2px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ctc-blue) 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px); }
.ctc-fail__link::after { content: "\2192"; position: absolute; right: -4px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--ctc-blue); }

/* ==========================================================================
   12. BUSINESS OUTCOMES — BENTO METRICS
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-metrics__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ctc-metric-card {
  background: var(--ctc-navy); color: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 26px 20px; border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line);
  text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.ctc-metric-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--ctc-blue); }
.ctc-metric-card .ctc-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(79,209,255,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ctc-metric-card .ctc-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); }
.ctc-metric-card__label { display: block; font-size: 17px; color: var(--ctc-cyan); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ctc-metric-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   13. CLIENT STORIES
   ========================================================================== */
/* ===== 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: 40px;
    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;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   CLOSING CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-cta-final { text-align: left; }
.ctc-cta-final__lattice {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(47,111,237,.25), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(79,209,255,.18), transparent 45%);
}
.ctc-cta-final__cols { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; align-items: center; gap: 50px; }
.ctc-cta-final__box { max-width: 560px; }
.ctc-cta-final__box h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 36px); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.ctc-cta-final__box p { color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ctc-cta-final__media { position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); background: var(--ctc-navy-2); min-height: 300px; }
.ctc-cta-final__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ctc-cta-final__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .ctc-cta-final__box { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .ctc-cta-final .ctc-hero__cta { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FAQ — ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-accordion { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ctc-accordion__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ctc-line); }
.ctc-accordion__trigger {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  background: none; border: none; padding: 22px 4px; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
}
.ctc-accordion__trigger h3 { font-size: 16.5px; margin: 0; color: #fff; }
.ctc-accordion__icon { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; position: relative; }
.ctc-accordion__icon::before, .ctc-accordion__icon::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--ctc-cyan); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); transition: transform .25s ease; }
.ctc-accordion__icon::before { width: 14px; height: 2px; }
.ctc-accordion__icon::after { width: 2px; height: 14px; }
.ctc-accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .ctc-accordion__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg) scaleY(0); }
.ctc-accordion__panel { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.ctc-accordion__panel p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ctc-mist); line-height: 1.7; padding: 0 4px 22px; margin: 0; }
.ctc-accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] + .ctc-accordion__panel { max-height: 240px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ctc-why__bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ctc-process__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ctc-industry-chip { flex-basis: calc(50% - 18px); max-width: calc(50% - 14px); }
  .ctc-metrics__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ctc-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .ctc-stories__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ctc-fail__card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .ctc-fail__link { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ctc-hero, .ctc-problem, .ctc-why, .ctc-services, .ctc-orbit-section,
  .ctc-process, .ctc-benefits, .ctc-industries, .ctc-intro, .ctc-tech,
  .ctc-fail, .ctc-metrics, .ctc-stories, .ctc-cta-final, .ctc-faq { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; }
  .ctc-hero { padding-top: 30px; }
  .ctc-why__bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ctc-process__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ctc-process__row::before { display: none; }
  .ctc-industry-chip { flex-basis: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
  .ctc-metrics__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ctc-logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ctc-stories__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ctc-zigzag__row, .ctc-zigzag__row--reverse { flex-direction: column; text-align: left; }
  .ctc-zigzag__row--reverse .ctc-zigzag__body { text-align: left; }
  .ctc-orbit__stage { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .ctc-orbit__node { transform: rotate(calc(var(--ang) * 1deg)) translate(115px) rotate(calc(var(--ang) * -1deg)); width: 54px; height: 54px; margin: -27px; font-size: 10.5px; }
  .ctc-services__card, .ctc-benefits__item { flex-basis: 240px; }
}

/* Accessible focus states */
.ctc-hero, .ctc-problem, .ctc-why, .ctc-services, .ctc-orbit-section,
.ctc-process, .ctc-benefits, .ctc-industries, .ctc-intro, .ctc-tech,
.ctc-fail, .ctc-metrics, .ctc-stories, .ctc-cta-final, .ctc-faq {
  --focus-ring: 2px solid var(--ctc-cyan);
}
.ctc-hero a:focus-visible, .ctc-hero button:focus-visible,
.ctc-problem a:focus-visible, .ctc-problem button:focus-visible,
.ctc-why a:focus-visible, .ctc-why button:focus-visible,
.ctc-services a:focus-visible, .ctc-services button:focus-visible,
.ctc-orbit-section a:focus-visible, .ctc-orbit-section button:focus-visible,
.ctc-process a:focus-visible, .ctc-process button:focus-visible,
.ctc-benefits a:focus-visible, .ctc-benefits button:focus-visible,
.ctc-industries a:focus-visible, .ctc-industries button:focus-visible,
.ctc-tech a:focus-visible, .ctc-tech button:focus-visible,
.ctc-fail a:focus-visible, .ctc-fail button:focus-visible,
.ctc-metrics a:focus-visible, .ctc-metrics button:focus-visible,
.ctc-stories a:focus-visible, .ctc-stories button:focus-visible,
.ctc-cta-final a:focus-visible, .ctc-cta-final button:focus-visible,
.ctc-faq a:focus-visible, .ctc-faq button:focus-visible {
  outline: var(--focus-ring); outline-offset: 3px;
}