/* ============================================================
   AURITEX ENERGY LOGISTICS — style.css
   Theme: Cinematic Corporate Authority
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- CSS VARIABLES ---------- */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --navy-darkest: #070f1f;
  --navy-primary: #0a1628;
  --navy-card: #0f1d32;
  --navy-line: #1c2f4a;
  --gold: #c9a227;
  --gold-light: #e8cf6a;
  --gold-dark: #a8841a;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --slate: #b0b8c4;
  --slate-dim: #7d879a;

  /* Typography */
  --font-head: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Playfair Display", serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1240px;
  --nav-h: 110px;

  /* Effects */
  --gold-glow: 0 0 24px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  --card-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18), 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: var(--nav-h); }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

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

.gold { color: var(--gold); }

.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--gold); /* fallback */
}

.label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 34px;
}
.label::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 26px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.label--hero { padding-left: 0; }
.label--hero::before { display: none; }

.divider {
  display: block;
  width: 120px; height: 2px;
  margin: 22px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 0;               /* SHARP corners */
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--gold); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 12px; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

.icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.icon-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.link-arrow.sm { font-size: 12px; }
.link-arrow i { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.link-arrow:hover i { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ---------- SECTION FRAME ---------- */
.section { padding: 100px 0; position: relative; }
.section--alt { background: var(--navy-darkest); }
.section__head { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
.section__head--split { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; text-align: left; max-width: var(--container); }
.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.section__subtitle { color: var(--slate); font-size: 17px; margin-top: 16px; }
.sub-head {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white);
  margin: 40px 0 24px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
}
.lead { color: var(--slate); font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; }

/* ============================================================
   1. PRE-HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.pre-header { background: var(--navy-darkest); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line); font-size: 12px; }
.pre-header__inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; height: 38px; }
.pre-header__legal { color: var(--slate-dim); letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pre-header__links { display: flex; gap: 22px; }
.pre-header__links a { color: var(--slate); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.pre-header__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   2. NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), backdrop-filter var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
}
.navbar__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; gap: 28px; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand__logo { height: 80px; width: auto; max-width: none; flex-shrink: 0; display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(201,162,39,0.25)); transition: transform var(--transition); }
.brand__logo:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }
.brand__logo--footer { height: 150px; }
.brand__icon { display: inline-flex; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4)); }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--gold); }
.brand__sub { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 300; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--white); margin-top: 3px; }

.nav-menu { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative; padding: 6px 0; transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transition: width var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }

.navbar__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; width: 34px; height: 34px; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.hamburger span { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transition: var(--transition); }

/* Mobile menu overlay */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(7, 15, 31, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-menu__close { position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 26px; font-size: 32px; color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-menu__nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; text-align: center; }
.mobile-menu__nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu__nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-menu__nav .btn { margin-top: 12px; }

/* ============================================================
   3. HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero { position: relative; height: 100vh; min-height: 640px; display: flex; align-items: center; margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--nav-h)); overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; }

/* Auto-rolling hero photo carousel with cinematic crossfade + Ken Burns */
.hero__slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.6s ease-in-out; }
.hero__slide.active { opacity: 1; animation: kenburns 7s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes kenburns { from { transform: scale(1.001); } to { transform: scale(1.09); } }
.hero__dots { position: absolute; bottom: 30px; left: 24px; z-index: 2; display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.hero__dots button { width: 32px; height: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); border-radius: 0; transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer; }
.hero__dots button.active { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold); }
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,22,40,0.55) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.7) 60%, rgba(10,22,40,0.95) 100%),
              linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,22,40,0.8) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.2) 100%);
}
.hero__content { position: relative; max-width: 760px; padding-top: var(--nav-h); }
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 64px); letter-spacing: 3px;
  line-height: 1.05; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 24px); letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero__lead { color: var(--slate); font-size: 18px; max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute; bottom: 30px; right: 40px; z-index: 2;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes bounce { 0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0);} 50%{ transform: translateY(10px);} }

/* ============================================================
   4. STATS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.stats-strip { background: var(--navy-primary); padding: 60px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.stats-strip__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: 10px 24px; position: relative; }
.stat + .stat::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10%; height: 80%; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }
.stat__icon { font-size: 34px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.stat__num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 46px; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
.stat__label { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   4b. LIVE COMMODITY TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.ticker { display: flex; align-items: stretch; background: var(--navy-darkest); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line); overflow: hidden; }
.ticker__label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; padding: 14px 22px; z-index: 2;
}
.ticker__dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--navy-primary); border-radius: 50%; animation: blink 1.2s infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{ opacity: 1;} 50%{ opacity: 0.2;} }
.ticker__viewport { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.ticker__viewport::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 90%, var(--navy-darkest)); }
.ticker__track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap; will-change: transform; animation: tickerScroll 40s linear infinite; }
.ticker:hover .ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes tickerScroll { from { transform: translateX(0);} to { transform: translateX(-50%);} }
.ticker__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 14px 28px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--slate); border-right: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.ticker__item b { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
.ticker__item em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; }
.ticker__item em.up { color: #4caf7d; }
.ticker__item em.down { color: #d9534f; }

/* ============================================================
   5. ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.about__media { position: relative; }
.about__media img { width: 100%; height: 520px; object-fit: cover; border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.about__badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: -1px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary); padding: 18px 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.about__badge-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1; }
.about__badge-txt { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px; }
.mission {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--white); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 6px 0 6px 22px; margin: 24px 0;
}
.vision { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 26px; }

.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 70px; }
.value-card {
  background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
  padding: 30px 22px; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--gold-glow); }
.value-card__icon { font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.value-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.value-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 13px; }

/* ============================================================
   6. CORE PILLARS
   ============================================================ */
.pillars__layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: 24px; align-items: center; }
.pillars__chart { grid-row: 1 / 3; grid-column: 2; position: relative; width: 240px; height: 240px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.pillars__chart-center { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; pointer-events: none; }
.pillars__chart-center span { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 42px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.pillars__chart-center small { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 6px; }
.pillar-card {
  background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 30px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--gold-glow); }
.pillar-card__icon { font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pillar-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pillar-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   7 & 10. SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.service-card {
  background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--gold-glow); }
.service-card__media { height: 260px; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.service-card:hover .service-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.service-card__body { padding: 28px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.pill {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: 5px 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.service-card__body h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.service-card__body p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
.service-card__line { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.5s ease; }
.service-card:hover .service-card__line { width: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   8 & 9. MINI CARD GRID
   ============================================================ */
.mini-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.mini-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 34px 26px; transition: var(--transition); }
.mini-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--gold-glow); }
.mini-card__icon { font-size: 32px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mini-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mini-card p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   11. INTEGRATED APPROACH TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.approach-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 640px; }
.approach-table th {
  background: var(--navy-darkest); color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 26px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.approach-table td { padding: 22px 26px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line); color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }
.approach-table tr { background: var(--navy-card); transition: background var(--transition); }
.approach-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--navy-primary); }
.approach-table td:first-child { font-family: var(--font-head); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   12. DASHBOARD CHARTS
   ============================================================ */
.charts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.chart-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: 28px; }
.chart-card__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px; color: var(--white); }
.chart-box { position: relative; height: 300px; }

.ministat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
.ministat { background: var(--navy-darkest); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 24px; text-align: center; }
.ministat__num { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold); }
.ministat__lbl { display: block; color: var(--slate); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ============================================================
   13. WHY TRUST
   ============================================================ */
.trust__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.trust__intro .btn { margin-top: 20px; }
.trust-item { display: flex; gap: 22px; padding: 24px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.trust-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.trust-item__num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 34px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; min-width: 54px; }
.trust-item h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.trust-item p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   14. GLOBAL NETWORK
   ============================================================ */
.network__map { position: relative; border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); margin-bottom: 40px; }
.network__map img { width: 100%; height: auto; opacity: 0.85; }
.map-dot { position: absolute; width: 14px; height: 14px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,162,39,0.6); animation: pulse 2s infinite; cursor: pointer; }
.map-dot::after { content: attr(data-city); position: absolute; bottom: 22px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: var(--navy-darkest); color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; white-space: nowrap; border: 1px solid var(--gold); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition); pointer-events: none; }
.map-dot:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,162,39,0.6);} 70%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(201,162,39,0);} 100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,162,39,0);} }

.network__cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.loc-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.loc-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.loc-card i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.loc-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.loc-card span { display: block; color: var(--slate-dim); font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0; }
.loc-card em { color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.network__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }

/* ============================================================
   15. CSR
   ============================================================ */
.csr__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.csr__media img { width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover; border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.check-list { margin-top: 20px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: var(--white); font-size: 15px; }
.check-list i { color: var(--gold); width: 22px; height: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; }
.csr__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 60px; }
.csr-stat { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); border-top: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 30px; text-align: center; }
.csr-stat__num { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 40px; color: var(--gold); }
.csr-stat__lbl { display: block; color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   16. COMPLIANCE
   ============================================================ */
.compliance__body { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 50px; text-align: center; color: var(--slate); font-size: 16px; }
.cert-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.cert-badge { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: 34px 26px; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.cert-badge:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.cert-badge i { font-size: 40px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cert-badge h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cert-badge p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mandate { background: var(--navy-darkest); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); padding: 34px; margin-top: 40px; }
.mandate h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mandate p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; }

/* ============================================================
   17. NEWS
   ============================================================ */
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.news-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); display: flex; transition: var(--transition); }
.news-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.news-card__date { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 900; font-size: 28px; padding: 22px 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start; line-height: 1; min-width: 78px; }
.news-card__date span { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px; }
.news-card__body { padding: 24px; }
.news-card__body h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.news-card__body p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ============================================================
   18. INVESTORS
   ============================================================ */
.fin-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.fin-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 28px; }
.fin-card__lbl { display: block; color: var(--slate); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.fin-card__val { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 30px; color: var(--white); margin: 10px 0; }
.fin-card__trend { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }
.fin-card__trend.up { color: #4caf7d; }
.investors__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
.report-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.report-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 16px 4px; color: var(--slate); transition: var(--transition); }
.report-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 12px; }
.report-list i.fa-file-pdf { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 10px; }
.stock-box { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 10px 24px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.stock-box p { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.stock-box p:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.stock-box span { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; }
.stock-box strong { color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-head); letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* ============================================================
   19. LEADERSHIP
   ============================================================ */
.directors-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 420px)); gap: 40px; justify-content: center; }
.director-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 40px; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.director-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--card-shadow), var(--gold-glow); }
.director-card__photo { width: 160px; height: 160px; margin: 0 auto 24px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: 6px; overflow: hidden; }
.director-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; }
.director-card__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.director-card__role { display: block; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin: 8px 0 16px; }
.director-card__bio { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.director-card__contact { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
.director-card__contact a { width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); color: var(--gold); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.director-card__contact a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary); }
.leadership__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 46px; }

/* ============================================================
   20. CAREERS
   ============================================================ */
.jobs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.job-card { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 30px; transition: var(--transition); }
.job-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.job-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.job-card__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.job-card__meta span { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; }
.job-card__meta i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 8px; }
.benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.benefit { background: var(--navy-darkest); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 26px 14px; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.benefit:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.benefit i { font-size: 28px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.benefit span { display: block; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--white); }
.careers__cta { display: flex; gap: 18px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 46px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   21. CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
.contact-form { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 40px; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.field label { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  background: var(--navy-primary); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); color: var(--white);
  padding: 13px 14px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 0; transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
.field select { cursor: pointer; }
.form-note { color: var(--slate-dim); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 14px; text-align: center; }

.dir-box { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 20px 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.dir-box h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.dir-box p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.dir-box a { color: var(--slate); transition: color var(--transition); }
.dir-box a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.dir-box i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 6px; }
.dir-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.dir-row .dir-box { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.dir-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 6px; }
.social-icons { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.social-icons a { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); color: var(--gold); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.social-icons a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary); border-color: var(--gold); }
.contact__map { margin-top: 46px; border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.contact__map img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; }

/* ============================================================
   22. CLIENTS
   ============================================================ */
.clients__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate); text-align: center; }
.clients__logos { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 30px; align-items: center; margin: 40px 0 26px; }
.clients__logos img { height: 60px; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(1) brightness(1.6); opacity: 0.6; transition: var(--transition); }
.clients__logos img:hover { filter: none; opacity: 1; }
.clients__note { text-align: center; color: var(--slate); font-size: 15px; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============================================================
   23. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer { background: var(--navy-darkest); border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding-top: 70px; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 50px; }
.brand--footer { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer__tagline { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer__about { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer__col h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.footer__col h4::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); }
.footer__col ul li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.footer__col ul a { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; transition: var(--transition); }
.footer__col ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 6px; }
.footer__contact li { display: flex; gap: 10px; color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer__contact i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 5px; min-width: 16px; }
.footer__contact a { color: var(--slate); }
.footer__contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 22px 0; }
.footer__bottom-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate-dim); }
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer__legal a { color: var(--slate); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer__browser { font-size: 12px; }

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING ELEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 26px; right: 26px; z-index: 90;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); transition: var(--transition);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 96px; right: 26px; z-index: 90;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--transition);
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   MODALS
   ============================================================ */
.modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; background: rgba(7,15,31,0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--transition); }
.modal.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal__box { background: var(--navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: 44px; max-width: 460px; width: 100%; text-align: center; position: relative; transform: translateY(20px); transition: var(--transition); }
.modal.open .modal__box { transform: translateY(0); }
.modal__box--wide { max-width: 640px; text-align: left; }
.modal__close { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 18px; font-size: 24px; color: var(--slate); transition: color var(--transition); }
.modal__close:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.modal__icon { font-size: 54px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.modal__box h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.modal__box p { color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.modal-list li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line); }
.modal-list span { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.modal-list em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13px; }

.org-chart { text-align: center; margin-top: 20px; }
.org-node { background: var(--navy-primary); border: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: 16px; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.org-node span { display: block; color: var(--slate); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 6px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }
.org-node--top { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-primary); }
.org-node--top span { color: var(--navy-primary); }
.org-line { width: 2px; height: 26px; background: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto; }
.org-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .nav-menu { gap: 16px; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 12px; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .mini-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .network__cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .clients__logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-menu { display: none; }
  .quote-btn { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .about__grid, .trust__grid, .csr__grid, .contact__grid, .investors__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .services-grid, .charts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fin-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ministat-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .news-grid, .jobs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .csr__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars__chart { grid-row: auto; grid-column: auto; margin: 10px auto; }
  .directors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section__head--split { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section { padding: 70px 0; }
  .pre-header__links { display: none; }
  .pre-header__inner { justify-content: center; }
  .stats-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 0; }
  .stat + .stat::before { display: none; }
  .stat:nth-child(odd)::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10%; height: 80%; width: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); }
  .values-grid, .mini-grid, .cert-grid, .network__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fin-grid, .ministat-row, .benefits-grid, .clients__logos { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .field-row, .dir-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .org-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .footer__bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer__legal { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .scroll-indicator { right: 20px; }
  .chart-box { height: 260px; }
  .brand__logo { height: 62px; }
  .brand__logo--footer { height: 100px; }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .fin-grid, .ministat-row, .benefits-grid, .clients__logos { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section__title { letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ✦✦✦  FUTURISTIC EXPERIENCE LAYER  ✦✦✦
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- CINEMATIC PRELOADER ---------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #0f1d32 0%, #070f1f 70%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, visibility 0.7s ease;
}
.preloader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader__inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.preloader__ring {
  position: absolute; top: -30px; width: 190px; height: 190px;
  border: 2px solid transparent; border-top-color: var(--gold); border-right-color: rgba(201,162,39,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%; animation: spin 1.1s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.preloader__logo { height: 110px; width: auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(201,162,39,0.4)); animation: floaty 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0);} 50%{ transform: translateY(-8px);} }
.preloader__bar { width: 220px; height: 3px; background: rgba(201,162,39,0.15); margin-top: 26px; overflow: hidden; }
.preloader__bar span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light)); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold); transition: width 0.2s ease; }
.preloader__text { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 5px; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 18px; }

/* ---------- SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ---------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold); z-index: 999;
}

/* ---------- CUSTOM CURSOR ---------- */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.cursor-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--gold); transform: translate(-50%,-50%); }
.cursor-ring { width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.6); transform: translate(-50%,-50%); transition: opacity 0.3s, width 0.25s, height 0.25s, background 0.25s; }
.cursor-ring.hover { width: 60px; height: 60px; background: rgba(201,162,39,0.08); border-color: var(--gold); }
body.cursor-active .cursor-dot, body.cursor-active .cursor-ring { opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) { body.cursor-active { cursor: none; } body.cursor-active a, body.cursor-active button { cursor: none; } }

/* ---------- AMBIENT ANIMATED BACKGROUND ---------- */
.ambient { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); opacity: 0.5; }
.orb--1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,39,0.18), transparent 70%); top: -120px; left: -100px; animation: drift1 22s ease-in-out infinite; }
.orb--2 { width: 620px; height: 620px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(63,109,156,0.16), transparent 70%); bottom: -180px; right: -140px; animation: drift2 28s ease-in-out infinite; }
.orb--3 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,39,0.10), transparent 70%); top: 45%; left: 55%; animation: drift1 25s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes drift1 { 0%,100%{ transform: translate(0,0);} 50%{ transform: translate(80px,60px);} }
@keyframes drift2 { 0%,100%{ transform: translate(0,0);} 50%{ transform: translate(-90px,-50px);} }
.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,39,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,39,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
}
/* keep real content above ambient layer */
.pre-header, .navbar, main, .footer, .whatsapp-float, .back-to-top { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.navbar { z-index: 100; }

/* ---------- HERO PARTICLES + SCANLINE ---------- */
.hero__particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hero__scanline {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 140px; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(201,162,39,0.06), transparent);
  animation: scan 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes scan { 0%{ top: -140px;} 100%{ top: 100%;} }

/* ---------- GLASSMORPHISM + NEON GLOW ON CARDS ---------- */
.service-card, .mini-card, .value-card, .pillar-card, .chart-card, .cert-badge,
.fin-card, .job-card, .news-card, .director-card, .loc-card, .csr-stat, .ministat, .dir-box {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20,36,60,0.65), rgba(10,22,40,0.55));
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
/* Animated gradient glow border on hover for key cards */
.service-card::before, .mini-card::before, .pillar-card::before, .chart-card::before, .cert-badge::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, transparent 30%, rgba(201,162,39,0.7), transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.service-card:hover::before, .mini-card:hover::before, .pillar-card:hover::before, .chart-card:hover::before, .cert-badge:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Card 3D tilt helper (JS-driven) */
[data-tilt] { transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform 0.15s ease; will-change: transform; }

/* ---------- RADIAL GAUGES ---------- */
.gauges-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.gauge { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20,36,60,0.6), rgba(10,22,40,0.5)); border: 1px solid var(--navy-line); padding: 24px; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.gauge:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--gold-glow); }
.gauge svg { width: 150px; height: 150px; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.gauge__bg { fill: none; stroke: rgba(176,184,196,0.12); stroke-width: 8; }
.gauge__fg { fill: none; stroke: url(#gaugeGrad); stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 327; stroke-dashoffset: 327; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(201,162,39,0.6)); transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1); }
.gauge__val { position: absolute; top: 74px; left: 0; right: 0; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold); }
.gauge__lbl { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 10px; }

/* ---------- GLOW ACCENT ON SECTION TITLES ---------- */
.section__title.gold-text { text-shadow: 0 0 34px rgba(201,162,39,0.18); }

/* ---------- ANIMATED GOLD SHIMMER ON HERO TITLE ---------- */
.hero__title.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold-light) 25%, #fff7dd 45%, var(--gold-light) 60%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  background-size: 220% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shimmerText 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerText { 0% { background-position: 200% center; } 100% { background-position: 0% center; } }

/* ---------- BUTTON SHINE ---------- */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%; width: 60%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent); transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: left 0.6s ease; }
.btn:hover::after { left: 140%; }

/* ---------- STAT COUNTER GLOW RING ---------- */
.stat__icon { text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,162,39,0.5); }

/* ---------- ENHANCED CHART CARD (HUD corners) ---------- */
/* Keep chart cards free of blur/3D layers so the <canvas> always paints */
.chart-card { overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy-card); backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; }
.chart-card::before { display: none; }
.chart-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); border-right: 2px solid var(--gold); opacity: 0.6;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) { .gauges-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .gauges-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
  .orb { opacity: 0.3; }
}
@media (max-width: 479px) { .gauges-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition: none !important; }
  .hero__scanline, .orb, .ticker__track { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   14-INCH LAPTOP FIX (Windows 125-150% scaling)
   Viewports 992px-1549px: scale design down ~15% + tighten nav
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1549px) {
  body { zoom: 0.85; }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1400px) {
  :root { --container: 1140px; }
  .nav-menu { gap: 12px; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
  .brand__logo { height: 64px; }
  .hero { min-height: 560px; }
}