/*
Theme Name: Scandex Smart Elevators
Theme URI: https://example.com/scandex-elevators
Author: Beyond Search Labs
Author URI: https://example.com
Description: Premium elevator, lift & escalator company theme for Delhi NCR. Pixel-faithful WordPress conversion of the Scandex mockup with full animation stack (preloader, magnetic cursor, particle field, 3D tilt, scroll reveals, count-ups), location CPT for local SEO, product CPT, FAQ CPT with schema, and a built-in SEO/GEO/AEO layer.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: scandex
Tags: business, portfolio, custom-menu, custom-logo, featured-images, translation-ready, blog, three-columns, right-sidebar
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. MOCKUP CSS - copied verbatim from the approved design mockup.
   Do not reformat: the whole visual identity lives here.
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================
   VERTEX ELEVATORS, Light Premium Mockup
   Theme: White bg · Red + Black · Luxury 3D · Full animation
   ========================================================== */
:root{
  --red:#0c3c86;
  --red-2:#2f7be6;
  --red-deep:#041e42;
  --ink:#0a0a0c;
  --ink-2:#17181d;
  --ink-soft:#3c3d45;
  --muted:#71727b;
  --muted-2:#9a9ba4;
  --bg:#ffffff;
  --bg-2:#f6f6f9;
  --bg-3:#f0f0f4;
  --line:rgba(10,10,14,.09);
  --line-2:rgba(10,10,14,.06);
  --card:#ffffff;
  --radius:22px;
  --shadow-sm:0 6px 18px -8px rgba(10,10,14,.18);
  --shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(10,10,14,.28);
  --shadow-red:0 26px 55px -22px rgba(12,60,134,.42);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:'Manrope', system-ui, sans-serif;
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--ink);
  overflow-x:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;line-height:1.65;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5,.display{font-family:'Sora', sans-serif;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink)}
::selection{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
.wrap{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}
.txt-red{color:var(--red)}
.grad{background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ink) 30%, var(--red) 65%, var(--ink) 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.grad-red{background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* subtle ambient glows */
body::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
   radial-gradient(760px 460px at 90% -6%, rgba(12,60,134,.08), transparent 60%),
   radial-gradient(680px 520px at 4% 8%, rgba(12,60,134,.05), transparent 58%);}

/* ---------------- NAV ---------------- */
header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:200;transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;
  padding:14px 26px;max-width:1300px;margin:14px auto;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px -26px rgba(10,10,14,.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  transition:.4s var(--ease);}
header.scrolled .nav{margin-top:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);box-shadow:0 20px 50px -24px rgba(10,10,14,.34)}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:'Sora';font-weight:800;font-size:21px;letter-spacing:.12em}
.logo .mark{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -6px rgba(12,60,134,.6), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,.6);}
.logo .mark::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.6), transparent 46%);opacity:.75}
.logo .mark span{color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;position:relative;z-index:2}
.logo b{color:var(--ink)}.logo i{font-style:normal;color:var(--red)}
.menu{display:flex;gap:2px;list-style:none;align-items:center}
.menu>li{position:relative}
.menu>li>a{font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);padding:11px 15px;border-radius:11px;transition:.22s var(--ease);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.menu>li>a:hover{color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg-2)}
.menu>li>a.active{color:var(--red)}
.menu>li>a .car{font-size:9px;opacity:.6;transition:.25s}
.menu>li:hover>a .car{transform:rotate(180deg)}
/* dropdown */
.drop{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  min-width:250px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:10px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.28s var(--ease);z-index:50}
.menu>li:hover .drop{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.drop a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:.2s}
.drop a:hover{background:var(--bg-2);color:var(--red);padding-left:16px}
.drop a .di{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:13px;background:rgba(12,60,134,.09);color:var(--red);flex:none}
.drop.two{min-width:440px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2px}
.nav-cta{padding:11px 20px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;border:none;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(12,60,134,.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.45);transition:.25s var(--ease)}
.nav-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 34px -10px rgba(12,60,134,.8)}
.burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;padding:8px}
.burger span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s}

/* ---------------- PAGE SYSTEM ---------------- */
main{position:relative;z-index:1}
.page{display:none;animation:fade .55s var(--ease)}
.page.active{display:block}
@keyframes fade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ---------------- BUTTONS ---------------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:14px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:.3s var(--ease);font-family:'Manrope'}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));color:#fff;box-shadow:0 16px 32px -12px rgba(12,60,134,.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 24px 44px -12px rgba(12,60,134,.75)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 16px 30px -14px rgba(10,10,14,.6)}
.btn-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:#000}
.btn-ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.btn-ghost:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--red);color:var(--red);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.btn-arrow{font-size:18px;transition:.3s}.btn:hover .btn-arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ---------------- HEADINGS ---------------- */
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:20px}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), transparent);border-radius:2px}
.sec-head{max-width:720px;margin-bottom:56px}
.sec-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.sec-head.center .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,50px);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:16px}
.sec-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:17.5px}

/* ---------------- IMAGE PLACEHOLDER ---------------- */
.imgph{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-3),#fff),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(12,60,134,.03) 0 12px, transparent 12px 24px);
  border:1.5px dashed rgba(12,60,134,.28);
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--muted);}
.imgph .in{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;text-align:center;padding:14px}
.imgph .ic{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(12,60,134,.14), rgba(12,60,134,.04));color:var(--red);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.imgph .lbl{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.imgph .sub{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted-2)}
.imgph::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;left:-30%;width:55%;height:180%;background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.6), transparent);transform:rotate(18deg);animation:sweep 4.5s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes sweep{0%{left:-40%}55%,100%{left:130%}}
.imgph.r16{aspect-ratio:16/10}.imgph.r43{aspect-ratio:4/3}.imgph.r11{aspect-ratio:1/1}.imgph.tall{aspect-ratio:3/4}

/* ---------------- HERO ---------------- */
.hero{min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:150px 0 80px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.scroll-cue{position:absolute;bottom:24px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:26px;height:42px;border:2px solid rgba(12,60,134,.28);border-radius:14px;display:flex;justify-content:center;padding-top:8px;z-index:2}
.scroll-cue span{width:4px;height:8px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--red);animation:scrolldot 1.7s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes scrolldot{0%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:0}25%{opacity:1}70%{transform:translateY(13px);opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.02fr .98fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}
.hero .badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:40px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-bottom:26px}
.hero .badge .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(12,60,134,.15)}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,80px);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:24px}
.hero h1 .line{display:block;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:.12em;margin-bottom:-.12em}
.hero h1 .line span{display:block;animation:rise 1s var(--ease) both}
.hero h1 .line:nth-child(2) span{animation-delay:.1s}
.hero h1 .line:nth-child(3) span{animation-delay:.2s}
@keyframes rise{from{transform:translateY(105%)}to{transform:none}}
.hero p.lead{font-size:19px;color:var(--muted);max-width:520px;margin-bottom:34px;animation:fade 1s .45s both}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;animation:fade 1s .6s both}
.hero-stats{display:flex;gap:36px;margin-top:52px;flex-wrap:wrap;animation:fade 1s .75s both}
.hero-stats .n{font-family:'Sora';font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:var(--ink)}
.hero-stats .n i{font-style:normal;color:var(--red)}
.hero-stats .l{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}

/* 3D lift visual (light) */
.stage{position:relative;height:560px;perspective:1500px;animation:fade 1.2s .3s both}
.stage .halo{position:absolute;inset:8% 10%;border-radius:40px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(12,60,134,.16), transparent 62%);filter:blur(6px)}
.lift{position:absolute;inset:0;margin:auto;width:300px;height:500px;transform-style:preserve-3d;transform:rotateY(-22deg) rotateX(6deg);animation:float 7s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:rotateY(-22deg) rotateX(6deg) translateY(0)}50%{transform:rotateY(-18deg) rotateX(4deg) translateY(-16px)}}
.shaft{position:absolute;inset:-16px;border-radius:30px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff,#ececed);border:1px solid rgba(10,10,14,.08);box-shadow:var(--shadow), inset 0 2px 4px #fff;transform:translateZ(-42px)}
.cabin{position:absolute;inset:20px;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#f4f4f6 0%,#dfe0e4 55%,#c9cace 100%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);box-shadow:inset 0 2px 12px rgba(255,255,255,.9), inset 0 -34px 60px rgba(10,10,14,.14), 0 30px 50px -24px rgba(10,10,14,.4)}
.cabin::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;width:2px;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,14,.18), rgba(10,10,14,.02));transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:3}
.door{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:50%;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fbfbfc,#d6d7db);box-shadow:inset 0 0 40px rgba(10,10,14,.1)}
.door.l{left:0;border-right:1px solid rgba(10,10,14,.08)}.door.r{right:0}
.door::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:8%;bottom:8%;width:3px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.9), transparent)}
.door.l::after{right:6px}.door.r::after{left:6px}
.gloss{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 32%, rgba(255,255,255,.7) 46%, transparent 56%);z-index:5;pointer-events:none}
.panel{position:absolute;top:50%;right:-48px;transform:translateY(-50%) translateZ(30px);width:66px;padding:16px 0;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff,#e9eaee);border:1px solid rgba(10,10,14,.08);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -14px rgba(10,10,14,.34);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;z-index:6}
.panel .screen{width:44px;height:28px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--ink);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:'Sora';font-weight:700;color:var(--red-2);font-size:15px;box-shadow:inset 0 0 12px rgba(12,60,134,.5)}
.panel .b{width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,#fff,#c7c8cd);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 2px #fff,0 1px 2px rgba(10,10,14,.2)}
.panel .b.on{background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--red-2)}
.floor-tag{position:absolute;top:24px;left:-26px;transform:translateZ(30px);padding:9px 16px;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--red);z-index:6;box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.chip-float{position:absolute;z-index:7;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:12px 16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px}
.chip-float .e{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:16px;background:rgba(12,60,134,.1);color:var(--red)}
.chip-float small{display:block;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);font-size:11px}
.chip-float.c1{top:12%;right:-4%;animation:float2 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.chip-float.c2{bottom:10%;left:-6%;animation:float2 6s ease-in-out infinite .5s}
@keyframes float2{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-12px)}}

/* ---------------- TRUST STRIP ---------------- */
.strip{padding:34px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);background:var(--bg-2)}
.strip .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:26px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.strip .t{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.strip .brands{display:flex;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.strip .brands span{font-family:'Sora';font-weight:800;font-size:18px;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.04em}

/* ---------------- SECTIONS ---------------- */
.pad{padding:104px 0}
.pad-sm{padding:70px 0}
.bg-soft{background:var(--bg-2)}

/* feature cards */
.cards3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.cards4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.card{position:relative;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;transition:.4s var(--ease);transform-style:preserve-3d;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);overflow:hidden}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(12,60,134,.3);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.card .ico{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:16px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:25px;margin-bottom:22px;background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(12,60,134,.13), rgba(12,60,134,.04));color:var(--red);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.card h3{font-size:21px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px}
.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px}
.card .more{font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--red);display:inline-flex;gap:7px;align-items:center}
.card:hover .more{gap:11px}

/* product cards (with image placeholder) */
.prodgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.prodgrid.two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.pcard{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;transition:.4s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.pcard:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);border-color:rgba(12,60,134,.3)}
.pcard .imgph{border-radius:0;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.pcard .body{padding:24px}
.pcard .tag{display:inline-block;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:30px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;background:rgba(12,60,134,.09);color:var(--red);margin-bottom:12px}
.pcard h3{font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px}
.pcard p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:16px}
.pcard .foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);padding-top:14px}
.pcard .cap{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600}
.pcard .go{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--bg-2);color:var(--red);font-size:16px;transition:.25s}
.pcard:hover .go{background:var(--red);color:#fff;transform:rotate(-45deg)}

/* split / story */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.split.rev .visual{order:2}
.tick{display:flex;gap:15px;margin-bottom:20px}
.tick .dot{flex:none;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:9px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));color:#fff;font-size:13px;box-shadow:0 6px 16px -6px rgba(12,60,134,.6)}
.tick h4{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:3px}
.tick p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px}

/* stats band (dark luxury) */
.band{padding:70px 40px;border-radius:30px;margin:0 32px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#141419,#0a0a0c);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(600px 300px at 85% -10%, rgba(12,60,134,.35), transparent 60%)}
.band .grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;text-align:center}
.band .n{font-family:'Sora';font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,54px);font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.band .n i{font-style:normal;color:var(--red-2)}
.band .l{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-top:6px}

/* steps */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.step{position:relative;padding:28px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.step .no{font-family:'Sora';font-size:40px;font-weight:800;color:rgba(12,60,134,.16);line-height:1;margin-bottom:14px}
.step h4{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:7px}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

/* service list rows */
.svc-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px}
.svc{display:flex;gap:20px;padding:28px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.35s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.svc:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);border-color:rgba(12,60,134,.3)}
.svc .no{font-family:'Sora';font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:rgba(12,60,134,.35);line-height:1}
.svc h3{font-size:19px;margin-bottom:7px}
.svc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px}

/* clients / logos grid */
.logos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:18px}
.logobox{aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:16px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:'Sora';font-weight:800;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:16px;transition:.3s;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.logobox:hover{color:var(--red);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}

/* blog cards */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.bcard{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.bcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.bcard .imgph{border-radius:0;border:none}
.bcard .body{padding:22px}
.bcard .meta{font-size:12px;color:var(--red);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
.bcard h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.3}
.bcard p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

/* jobs / testimonials */
.tgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.tcard{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.tcard .stars{color:var(--red);letter-spacing:3px;margin-bottom:14px}
.tcard p{font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:18px}
.tcard .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.tcard .av{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-family:'Sora'}
.tcard .who b{font-size:15px}.tcard .who small{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;display:block}

/* ---------------- PAGE HEADER (inner, breadcrumb top-left) ---------------- */
.phead{padding:150px 0 54px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.phead::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:50%;height:100%;background:radial-gradient(500px 320px at 90% 10%, rgba(12,60,134,.08), transparent 65%)}
.phead .inner{position:relative;max-width:760px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:22px}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--red)}
.breadcrumb .sep{color:var(--muted-2)}
.breadcrumb .cur{color:var(--red)}
.phead h1{font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,64px);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:16px}
.phead p{color:var(--muted);font-size:18px;max-width:600px}
.phead .badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:7px 14px;border-radius:30px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);margin-bottom:20px}
.phead .badge .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red)}

/* ---------------- LOCATIONS ---------------- */
.city-group{margin-bottom:44px}
.city-group .ch{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:22px}
.city-group .ch .pin{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));color:#fff;font-size:18px;box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px rgba(12,60,134,.5)}
.city-group .ch h3{font-size:24px;font-weight:800}
.city-group .ch .ct{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin-left:auto}
.loc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.loc{position:relative;padding:22px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.35s var(--ease);overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer}
.loc::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top;transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.loc:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red);border-color:rgba(12,60,134,.25)}
.loc:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
.loc .lt{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:6px}
.loc h4{font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px}
.loc p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.loc .arrow{position:absolute;top:20px;right:18px;font-size:15px;color:var(--muted-2);transition:.3s}
.loc:hover .arrow{color:var(--red);transform:translate(3px,-3px)}

/* location detail chips */
.area-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:6px}
.area-chips span{padding:8px 15px;border-radius:30px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.info-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:14px}
.info-row .box{padding:22px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.info-row .box .e{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px}
.info-row .box h4{font-size:16px;margin-bottom:5px}
.info-row .box p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------------- CONTACT ---------------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:48px}
.info-card{padding:26px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.info-card .e{width:48px;height:48px;flex:none;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:19px;background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(12,60,134,.13), rgba(12,60,134,.04));color:var(--red)}
.info-card h4{font-size:16px;margin-bottom:3px}
.info-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.5px}
.form{padding:34px;border-radius:24px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.field{margin-bottom:18px}
.field label{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:7px}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);font-family:'Manrope';font-size:15px;transition:.25s}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--red);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(12,60,134,.12)}
.field textarea{min-height:118px;resize:vertical}
.row2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}

/* ---------------- CTA ---------------- */
.cta{position:relative;padding:80px 60px;border-radius:32px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#141419,#0a0a0c);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(680px 380px at 50% 0%, rgba(12,60,134,.4), transparent 62%)}
.cta h2{position:relative;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,48px);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:16px}
.cta h2 i{font-style:normal;color:var(--red-2)}
.cta p{position:relative;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:18px;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 30px}
.cta .btn{position:relative}

/* ---------------- FOOTER ---------------- */
footer{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:76px 0 32px;margin-top:104px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;gap:38px;margin-bottom:50px}
.foot-grid .about p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-size:14.5px;margin-top:18px;max-width:300px}
.foot-grid .logo b{color:#fff}
.foot-col h5{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.foot-col a{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:11px;transition:.2s}
.foot-col a:hover{color:var(--red-2);padding-left:4px}
.foot-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);font-size:13.5px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
.socials{display:flex;gap:11px}
.socials a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);font-size:14px;transition:.25s;color:#fff}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--red);transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ---------------- REVEAL ---------------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);filter:blur(12px);transition:opacity .95s var(--ease),transform .95s var(--ease),filter .95s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:blur(0)}
.reveal.d1{transition-delay:.08s}.reveal.d2{transition-delay:.16s}.reveal.d3{transition-delay:.24s}
/* directional luxury reveals */
.reveal-l,.reveal-r,.reveal-u{opacity:0;filter:blur(12px);transition:opacity 1.05s var(--ease),transform 1.05s var(--ease),filter 1.05s var(--ease)}
.reveal-l{transform:translateX(-70px)}
.reveal-r{transform:translateX(70px)}
.reveal-u{transform:translateY(-46px)}
.reveal-l.in,.reveal-r.in,.reveal-u.in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:blur(0)}

/* ===== ULTRA-LUXURY TRUST MARQUEE ===== */
.lux-strip{padding:42px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--bg-2) 60%,#fff);border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);position:relative}
.lux-label{text-align:center;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:18px;margin-bottom:30px}
.lux-label .ln{height:1px;width:70px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line-2),var(--line))}
.lux-label .ln.r{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line),var(--line-2),transparent)}
.lux-label .dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(12,60,134,.12)}
.lux-marquee{position:relative;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 11%,#000 89%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 11%,#000 89%,transparent)}
.lux-track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:58px;width:max-content;animation:luxscroll 34s linear infinite}
.lux-strip:hover .lux-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes luxscroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.lux-brand{font-family:'Sora';font-weight:800;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:#a2a8b4;white-space:nowrap;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;opacity:.85;transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.lux-brand::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;opacity:.45;flex:none}
.lux-brand:hover{color:var(--red);opacity:1;transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* ---------------- RESPONSIVE ---------------- */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .cards4,.loc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .logos{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-grid,.split,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split.rev .visual{order:-1}
  .stage{height:440px;order:-1}
  .cards3,.prodgrid,.prodgrid.two,.blog-grid,.tgrid,.svc-list,.steps,.info-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .band .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:34px}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .menu,.nav-cta{display:none}
  .burger{display:flex}
  .mobile-menu.open{display:block}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .wrap{padding:0 20px}
  .loc-grid,.band .grid,.foot-grid,.logos{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cta{padding:56px 24px}
  .pad{padding:70px 0}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* mobile menu */
.mobile-menu{display:none;position:fixed;top:82px;left:14px;right:14px;z-index:190;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:14px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);max-height:78vh;overflow:auto}
.mobile-menu a{display:block;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.mobile-menu a:hover{background:var(--bg-2);color:var(--red)}
.mobile-menu .grp{font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:700;padding:12px 14px 4px}

/* ================= LOGO LOCKUP ================= */
.logo-txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.02}
.logo-txt .lg-main{font-size:20px;letter-spacing:.1em}
.logo-txt em{font-style:normal;font-family:'Manrope';font-weight:700;font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.32em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px}

/* ================= ADVANCED FX ================= */
/* preloader */
#preloader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;background:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:opacity .7s ease, visibility .7s}
#preloader.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
.pl-mark{width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:22px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:'Sora';font-weight:800;font-size:36px;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));box-shadow:0 22px 55px -14px rgba(12,60,134,.6);animation:plpulse 1.1s var(--ease) infinite;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.pl-mark::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.65) 48%, transparent 62%);animation:plsweep 1.1s linear infinite}
@keyframes plpulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0)}50%{transform:scale(.88) rotate(-3deg)}}
@keyframes plsweep{0%{transform:translateX(-130%)}100%{transform:translateX(130%)}}
.pl-bar{position:absolute;bottom:32%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:170px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--bg-3);overflow:hidden}
.pl-bar i{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:42%;background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));border-radius:3px;animation:plload 1s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes plload{0%{left:-42%}100%{left:100%}}

/* scroll progress */
#progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;z-index:9998;background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(12,60,134,.6);transition:width .1s linear}

/* aurora animated background */
.aurora{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;filter:blur(70px)}
.aurora b{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;mix-blend-mode:multiply;animation:drift 20s ease-in-out infinite}
.aurora .a1{width:560px;height:560px;background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,123,230,.42), transparent 70%);top:-12%;right:-6%}
.aurora .a2{width:480px;height:480px;background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(4,30,66,.36), transparent 70%);bottom:-16%;left:-9%;animation-delay:-7s}
.aurora .a3{width:400px;height:400px;background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(12,60,134,.32), transparent 70%);top:38%;left:52%;animation-delay:-13s}
@keyframes drift{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}33%{transform:translate(48px,-34px) scale(1.12)}66%{transform:translate(-34px,26px) scale(.94)}}

/* custom cursor */
#cdot,#cring{display:none}
#cdot{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);z-index:10001;pointer-events:none;transition:width .2s, height .2s, opacity .2s}
#cring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:40px;height:40px;border:1.5px solid rgba(12,60,134,.55);border-radius:50%;z-index:10000;pointer-events:none;transition:width .28s var(--ease), height .28s var(--ease), border-color .25s, background .25s}
#cring.hover{width:64px;height:64px;background:rgba(12,60,134,.09);border-color:rgba(12,60,134,.85)}
#cdot.hover{width:0;height:0}
@media(pointer:fine){body.cursor-on, body.cursor-on *{cursor:none !important}body.cursor-on #cdot, body.cursor-on #cring{display:block}}

/* card spotlight glow follows cursor */
.card::after,.pcard::after,.loc::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;background:radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(12,60,134,.12), transparent 55%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.card:hover::after,.pcard:hover::after,.loc:hover::after{opacity:1}
.card>*,.loc>*{position:relative;z-index:2}
.pcard>.body,.pcard>.imgph{position:relative;z-index:2}

/* shimmer gradient headings */
.grad{background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ink) 18%, var(--red) 42%, var(--red-2) 52%, var(--ink) 78%);background-size:220% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;animation:shimmer 6.5s linear infinite}
@keyframes shimmer{to{background-position:220% center}}

/* magnetic elements smooth */
.btn,.nav-cta{will-change:transform;transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}

/* nav underline sweep */
.menu>li>a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:15px;right:15px;bottom:5px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red-2), var(--red-deep));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.menu>li>a:hover::after,.menu>li>a.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* image placeholder hover lift accent */
.imgph{transition:.4s var(--ease)}
.pcard:hover .imgph,.bcard:hover .imgph{filter:saturate(1.1)}

/* constellation particle canvas */
#fx{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:1}

/* button shine sweep */
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-130%;width:65%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.4), transparent);transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .65s var(--ease);z-index:0}
.btn:hover::before{left:140%}
.btn>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* aurora smooth follow */
.aurora{transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}

/* premium reveal, scale variant */
.reveal.pop{transform:translateY(30px) scale(.97)}
.reveal.pop.in{transform:none}

/* filled image cards (themed SVG illustrations) */
.imgph.filled{border:none;background-color:#eef4fc;background-size:cover;background-position:center}
.imgph.filled .in{display:none}
.imgph.filled::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(4,30,66,.10));pointer-events:none;z-index:1}

/* FAQ accordion (SEO/GEO) */
.faq-wrap{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto}
.faq{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;margin-bottom:12px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);overflow:hidden;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.faq[open]{border-color:rgba(12,60,134,.3);box-shadow:var(--shadow-red)}
.faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:22px 24px;font-family:'Sora';font-weight:700;font-size:17px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;color:var(--ink)}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary .q-ic{flex:none;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(12,60,134,.1);color:var(--red);font-size:19px;font-weight:700;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.faq[open] summary .q-ic{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.faq .a{padding:0 24px 22px;color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;line-height:1.7}
.seo-content{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.seo-content p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.seo-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-top:24px}
.seo-tags span{padding:8px 15px;border-radius:30px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}

/* section header with side action */
.sec-head.row{max-width:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.sec-head.row .l{max-width:620px;margin-bottom:0}

/* ===== POPUP / MODAL ===== */
.modal-ov{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9990;background:rgba(4,20,42,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(7px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(7px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.35s var(--ease)}
.modal-ov.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.modal{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:840px;background:#fff;border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(4,20,42,.6);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;transform:translateY(26px) scale(.96);transition:.45s var(--ease)}
.modal-ov.open .modal{transform:none}
.modal .side{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#0c3c86,#041e42);color:#fff;padding:42px 36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden}
.modal .side::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(420px 320px at 85% 8%, rgba(47,123,230,.45), transparent 62%)}
.modal .side .rel{position:relative;z-index:2}
.modal .side .eyebrow{color:#8fb2e6}
.modal .side h3{color:#fff;font-size:25px;margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.2}
.modal .side p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:22px}
.modal .side ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.modal .side li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:center;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600}
.modal .side li .c{flex:none;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:11px}
.modal .body{padding:40px 36px;position:relative}
.modal .body h4{font-size:23px;margin-bottom:6px}
.modal .body .sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:22px}
.modal .close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;border:none;background:var(--bg-2);color:var(--ink);font-size:16px;cursor:pointer;z-index:6;transition:.2s var(--ease)}
.modal .close:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff;transform:rotate(90deg)}
@media(max-width:720px){.modal{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:440px}.modal .side{display:none}}


/* ==========================================================================
   2. WORDPRESS CORE + EDITOR STYLES  (added for the theme conversion,
   built only from the design tokens above so nothing looks bolted on)
   ========================================================================== */
.screen-reader-text{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.skip-link:focus{position:fixed;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:9999;width:auto;height:auto;clip:auto;padding:12px 18px;background:var(--red);color:#fff;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--red);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:6px}
.admin-bar header{top:32px}
@media(max-width:782px){.admin-bar header{top:46px}}

/* real uploaded images inside the design's image boxes */
.imgph.has-img{border:none;background:#eef4fc}
.imgph.has-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.imgph.has-img::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(4,30,66,.10));pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.imgph.has-img .in{display:none}

/* editor / content typography */
.entry .post-body{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;font-size:17px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.85}
.post-body>*+*{margin-top:22px}
.post-body h2{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);font-weight:800;margin-top:46px}
.post-body h3{font-size:clamp(20px,2.3vw,25px);font-weight:800;margin-top:34px}
.post-body h4{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;margin-top:26px}
.post-body p>strong{color:var(--ink)}
.post-body a{color:var(--red);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.post-body ul,.post-body ol{padding-left:22px}
.post-body li{margin:9px 0}
.post-body li::marker{color:var(--red)}
.post-body blockquote{margin:30px 0;padding:24px 28px;background:var(--bg-2);border-left:3px solid var(--red);border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;font-size:18px;color:var(--ink)}
.post-body blockquote cite{display:block;margin-top:12px;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);font-style:normal}
.post-body img,.post-body iframe,.post-body video{border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.post-body figure{margin:30px 0}
.post-body figcaption,.wp-caption-text{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px;text-align:center}
.post-body table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden}
.post-body th{background:var(--bg-2);text-align:left;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink)}
.post-body th,.post-body td{padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.post-body pre{background:var(--ink);color:#e9edf6;padding:22px;border-radius:16px;overflow:auto;font-size:14px}
.post-body code{background:var(--bg-3);padding:2px 7px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px}
.post-body hr{border:none;height:1px;background:var(--line);margin:44px 0}
.alignleft{float:left;margin:6px 26px 18px 0}
.alignright{float:right;margin:6px 0 18px 26px}
.aligncenter{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.alignwide{width:min(1100px,94vw);margin-left:calc(50% - min(550px,47vw));max-width:none}
.alignfull{width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);max-width:none;border-radius:0}
.sticky .bcard{outline:2px solid var(--red)}

/* answer-engine (AEO) direct answer block */
.aeo-answer{background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--red);border-radius:0 18px 18px 0;padding:22px 26px;margin:0 0 30px}
.aeo-answer .k{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:8px}
.aeo-answer p{font-size:16.5px;color:var(--ink);margin:0}

/* post meta + author */
.post-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 18px;align-items:center;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:18px}
.post-meta .pill{background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:6px 13px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.author-box{max-width:820px;margin:56px auto 0;display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.author-box img{border-radius:14px}
.author-box h4{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:6px}
.author-box p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted)}
.share-row{max-width:820px;margin:40px auto 0;display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}
.share-row a{display:grid;place-items:center;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--line);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;transition:.22s var(--ease)}
.share-row a:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* table of contents */
.toc{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 34px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.toc h4{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:12px}
.toc ol{margin:0;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px}
.toc li{margin:7px 0}
.toc a{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.toc a:hover{color:var(--red)}

/* pagination */
.pagination{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:56px}
.pagination .page-numbers{min-width:44px;height:44px;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:0 14px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;transition:.22s var(--ease)}
.pagination .page-numbers:hover{border-color:var(--red);color:var(--red);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.pagination .page-numbers.current{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff}
.post-nav{max-width:1000px;margin:60px auto 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px}
.post-nav a{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.post-nav a:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(12,60,134,.3)}
.post-nav .k{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px}
.post-nav h4{font-size:16.5px}
@media(max-width:720px){.post-nav{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* sidebar / widgets */
.blog-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 330px;gap:44px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:1000px){.blog-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.sidebar{position:sticky;top:120px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
.widget{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.widget h3,.widget .widget-title{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px}
.widget ul{list-style:none}
.widget li{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:14.5px}
.widget li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.widget a:hover{color:var(--red)}
.widget select,.widget input[type=search],.widget input[type=text]{width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;font-family:inherit;font-size:14.5px;background:var(--bg-2)}
.search-form{display:flex;gap:8px}
.search-form button{border:none;background:var(--red);color:#fff;padding:0 18px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer}

/* comments */
.comments{max-width:820px;margin:64px auto 0}
.comments h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:22px}
.comment-list{list-style:none}
.comment-list li{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px;margin-bottom:16px}
.comment-list .children{list-style:none;margin:16px 0 0 24px}
.comment-meta{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:10px}
.comment-form p{margin-bottom:14px}
.comment-form label{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:7px}
.comment-form input[type=text],.comment-form input[type=email],.comment-form input[type=url],.comment-form textarea{width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:13px;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;background:var(--bg-2)}
.comment-form input[type=submit]{background:var(--red);color:#fff;border:none;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:13px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer}

/* 404 + search results */
.mini-list{display:grid;gap:14px;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.mini-list a{display:block;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.26s var(--ease)}
.mini-list a:hover{transform:translateX(6px);border-color:rgba(12,60,134,.3)}
.mini-list h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:6px}
.mini-list p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted)}

/* sticky mobile call bar (conversion / local SEO) */
.mbar{display:none}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .mbar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:190;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 -14px 40px -22px rgba(10,10,14,.4)}
  .mbar a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:3px;padding:11px 6px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .mbar a span{font-size:17px}
  .mbar a.pri{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
  body{padding-bottom:64px}
}

/* WhatsApp float */
.wa-float{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:86px;z-index:185;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:#25d366;color:#fff;font-size:24px;box-shadow:0 16px 34px -14px rgba(37,211,102,.7);transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.wa-float:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.06)}
@media(min-width:821px){.wa-float{bottom:26px}}

/* reduced motion: keep the design, calm the movement */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.08s!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  #cdot,#cring,#fx{display:none!important}
  body.cursor-on,body.cursor-on a,body.cursor-on button{cursor:auto!important}
  .reveal,.reveal-l,.reveal-r,.reveal-u{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
}

/* print */
@media print{header,footer,#preloader,#progress,#fx,.aurora,#cdot,#cring,.mbar,.wa-float,.modal-ov{display:none!important}}