/* ==========================================================================
   VERTEX INFOTECH — Premium Design System
   Bootstrap 5 foundation · dark + light themes · motion-rich
   Theme is set on <html data-theme="dark|light"> before first paint.
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. TOKENS — DARK (default)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
:root,
:root[data-theme="dark"]{
  --vx-bg:#05060b;
  --vx-bg-2:#080a12;
  --vx-surface:#0c0f1a;
  --vx-surface-2:#111524;

  --vx-line:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --vx-line-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.16);

  --vx-ink:#f4f6fb;
  --vx-ink-2:#aeb6cc;
  --vx-ink-3:#7b849e;

  --vx-blue:#4f7cff;
  --vx-violet:#a855f7;
  --vx-cyan:#22d3ee;
  --vx-mint:#34d399;
  --vx-amber:#fbbf24;
  --vx-rose:#fb7185;
  --vx-grad:linear-gradient(120deg,#4f7cff 0%,#a855f7 52%,#22d3ee 100%);

  /* derived surfaces */
  --vx-glass:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  --vx-glass-2:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --vx-hover:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  --vx-card-a:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  --vx-card-b:rgba(255,255,255,.015);
  --vx-grid:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  --vx-skel:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --vx-nav-bg:rgba(6,8,14,.78);
  --vx-drawer-bg:rgba(5,6,11,.97);
  --vx-elev-bg:rgba(12,15,26,.85);
  --vx-word:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  --vx-cursor-line:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  --vx-scroll-track:#05060b;
  --vx-quote-glyph:rgba(79,124,255,.16);

  --vx-ambient:1;
  --vx-aurora:1;
  --vx-shadow:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  --vx-glow:0 0 0 1px rgba(79,124,255,.35),0 18px 60px -20px rgba(79,124,255,.55);

  /* brand logo — the charcoal half of the mark is lifted so it stays
     visible against a near-black page */
  --vx-logo-blue:#3b82f6;
  --vx-logo-blue-2:#1e40af;
  --vx-logo-dark:#cbd5e1;
  --vx-logo-dark-2:#8fa0b6;

  --vx-font-display:"Space Grotesk","Segoe UI",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --vx-font-body:"Inter","Segoe UI",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;

  --vx-r-sm:12px;
  --vx-r:18px;
  --vx-r-lg:26px;
  --vx-r-xl:34px;

  --vx-ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --vx-spring:cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);

  --vx-nav-h:82px;
}

/* 2. TOKENS — LIGHT
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
:root[data-theme="light"]{
  --vx-bg:#f5f7fc;
  --vx-bg-2:#ffffff;
  --vx-surface:#ffffff;
  --vx-surface-2:#eef2f9;

  --vx-line:rgba(15,23,48,.10);
  --vx-line-strong:rgba(15,23,48,.20);

  --vx-ink:#0c1330;
  --vx-ink-2:#4a5573;
  --vx-ink-3:#6d7793;

  --vx-blue:#1d4ed8;
  --vx-violet:#7c3aed;
  --vx-cyan:#0891b2;
  --vx-mint:#059669;
  --vx-amber:#d97706;
  --vx-rose:#e11d48;
  --vx-grad:linear-gradient(120deg,#1d4ed8 0%,#7c3aed 52%,#0891b2 100%);

  --vx-glass:rgba(15,23,48,.028);
  --vx-glass-2:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  --vx-hover:rgba(15,23,48,.06);
  --vx-card-a:rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  --vx-card-b:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  --vx-grid:rgba(15,23,48,.055);
  --vx-skel:rgba(15,23,48,.10);
  --vx-nav-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  --vx-drawer-bg:rgba(245,247,252,.97);
  --vx-elev-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  --vx-word:rgba(15,23,48,.09);
  --vx-cursor-line:rgba(15,23,48,.45);
  --vx-scroll-track:#e7ecf5;
  --vx-quote-glyph:rgba(29,78,216,.14);

  --vx-ambient:.5;
  --vx-aurora:.42;
  --vx-shadow:0 24px 60px -28px rgba(15,23,48,.28);
  --vx-glow:0 0 0 1px rgba(29,78,216,.22),0 18px 50px -22px rgba(29,78,216,.45);

  --vx-logo-blue:#1d4ed8;
  --vx-logo-blue-2:#1e3a8a;
  --vx-logo-dark:#2f3438;
  --vx-logo-dark-2:#4b5158;
}

/* 3. RESET / BASE
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}

html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;background:var(--vx-bg)}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--vx-bg);
  color:var(--vx-ink);
  font-family:var(--vx-font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.7;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
body.vx-locked{overflow:hidden}

body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed;inset:0;
  opacity:var(--vx-ambient);
  background:
    radial-gradient(60rem 40rem at 12% -10%,rgba(79,124,255,.16),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50rem 35rem at 90% 8%,rgba(168,85,247,.14),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(45rem 40rem at 50% 110%,rgba(34,211,238,.10),transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
}
main,header,footer{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* theme cross-fade */
body,.vx-nav,.vx-card,.vx-work,.vx-tech,.vx-form-card,.vx-contact-item,
.vx-quote-card,.vx-stats,.vx-marquee,.vx-social,#vx-top,.vx-filter{
  transition:background-color .45s var(--vx-ease),border-color .45s var(--vx-ease),color .45s var(--vx-ease);
}

img,svg{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color .3s var(--vx-ease)}
button{font:inherit}
::selection{background:rgba(79,124,255,.3);color:var(--vx-ink)}

::-webkit-scrollbar{width:10px;height:10px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--vx-scroll-track)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:linear-gradient(var(--vx-blue),var(--vx-violet));border-radius:99px;border:2px solid var(--vx-scroll-track)}

/* 4. TYPOGRAPHY
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,.vx-display{
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.06;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  margin:0 0 .6em;
}
h1,.vx-h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.2vw,5.1rem)}
h2,.vx-h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.2vw,3.4rem)}
h3,.vx-h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.65rem)}
p{margin:0 0 1rem}

.vx-lead{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.2vw,1.12rem);color:var(--vx-ink-2);max-width:62ch}
.vx-muted{color:var(--vx-ink-2)}
.vx-dim{color:var(--vx-ink-3)}
.vx-center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

.vx-gradient-text{
  background:var(--vx-grad);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
  background-size:220% 100%;
  animation:vx-hue 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vx-hue{0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}}

.vx-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--vx-ink-2);
  padding:.5rem 1rem;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--vx-glass);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.vx-eyebrow::before{
  content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--vx-cyan);
  animation:vx-ping 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vx-ping{
  0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,211,238,.55)}
  70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(34,211,238,0)}
  100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(34,211,238,0)}
}

/* 5. LAYOUT
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
/* overflow-x:clip (not hidden) contains the decorative orbs without turning
   the section into a scroll container or clipping the vertical axis. The clip
   margin leaves room for the slide-in reveal transforms. */
.vx-section{position:relative;padding:clamp(5rem,9vw,8.5rem) 0;overflow-x:clip;overflow-clip-margin:4rem}
.vx-section-head{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 3.4rem;text-align:center}
.vx-section-head.vx-left{margin-left:0;text-align:left}
.container{max-width:1240px}

.vx-rule{height:1px;border:0;margin:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--vx-line-strong),transparent);opacity:1}

.vx-grid-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.55;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--vx-grid) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--vx-grid) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 62% at 50% 40%,#000 18%,transparent 76%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 62% at 50% 40%,#000 18%,transparent 76%);
}
.vx-orb{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(90px);pointer-events:none;
  opacity:calc(.45 * var(--vx-ambient));
  animation:vx-float 17s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vx-float{
  0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1)}
  33%{transform:translate3d(28px,-34px,0) scale(1.08)}
  66%{transform:translate3d(-24px,22px,0) scale(.94)}
}

/* 6. BRAND LOGO
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.72rem}
.vx-logo-mark{width:44px;height:37px;flex:none;overflow:visible;transition:transform .7s var(--vx-spring)}
.vx-logo:hover .vx-logo-mark{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.06)}

.vx-lm-l{fill:var(--vx-logo-blue)}
.vx-lm-lf{fill:var(--vx-logo-blue-2)}
.vx-lm-r{fill:var(--vx-logo-dark)}
.vx-lm-rf{fill:var(--vx-logo-dark-2)}
.vx-lm-c{fill:var(--vx-logo-blue)}
.vx-lm-cf{fill:var(--vx-logo-blue-2)}
.vx-lm-t{fill:var(--vx-logo-blue-2)}
.vx-lm-l,.vx-lm-lf,.vx-lm-r,.vx-lm-rf,.vx-lm-c,.vx-lm-cf,.vx-lm-t{transition:fill .45s var(--vx-ease)}

.vx-logo-type{display:block;line-height:1}
.vx-logo-type b{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);
  font-weight:700;font-size:1.06rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--vx-ink);
}
.vx-logo-type b em{font-style:normal;color:var(--vx-blue)}
.vx-logo-type i{
  display:block;margin-top:.24rem;
  font-style:normal;font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:500;
  font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.44em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--vx-ink-3);
}

.vx-logo-lg .vx-logo-mark{width:64px;height:54px}
.vx-logo-lg .vx-logo-type b{font-size:1.5rem}
.vx-logo-lg .vx-logo-type i{font-size:.66rem}

.vx-tagline{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;
  margin:1rem 0 0;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:500;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--vx-blue);
}
.vx-tagline::before,.vx-tagline::after{
  content:"";height:1px;flex:1;max-width:46px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--vx-blue));
}
.vx-tagline::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--vx-blue),transparent)}

/* 7. BUTTONS + LINKS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-btn{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.6rem;
  padding:.95rem 1.7rem;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  border-radius:99px;border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .45s var(--vx-spring),box-shadow .45s var(--vx-ease),color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,background-color .3s ease;
  will-change:transform;
}
.vx-btn svg{width:17px;height:17px;flex:none;transition:transform .45s var(--vx-ease)}
.vx-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.vx-btn:active{transform:scale(.97)}
.vx-btn::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-120%;width:60%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.3),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);transition:left .85s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-btn:hover::before{left:135%}

.vx-btn-primary{color:#fff;background:var(--vx-grad);box-shadow:var(--vx-glow)}
.vx-btn-primary::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--vx-cyan),var(--vx-blue),var(--vx-violet));
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-btn-primary:hover{color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(79,124,255,.5),0 26px 60px -18px rgba(120,90,255,.7)}
.vx-btn-primary:hover::after{opacity:1}

.vx-btn-ghost{color:var(--vx-ink);border-color:var(--vx-line-strong);background:var(--vx-glass);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.vx-btn-ghost:hover{color:var(--vx-blue);transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover)}

.vx-btn-sm{padding:.68rem 1.25rem;font-size:.86rem}
.vx-btn-block{width:100%}

.vx-link{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--vx-ink);
}
.vx-link::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-3px;height:1px;width:100%;
  background:var(--vx-grad);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-link:hover{color:var(--vx-blue)}
.vx-link:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.vx-link svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .4s var(--vx-ease)}
.vx-link:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* 8. THEME TOGGLE
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-theme{
  position:relative;width:42px;height:42px;flex:none;padding:0;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--vx-glass);color:var(--vx-ink);
  cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-spring),background-color .4s,border-color .4s,color .4s;
}
.vx-theme:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--vx-blue);color:var(--vx-blue)}
.vx-theme svg{
  width:19px;height:19px;grid-area:1/1;
  transition:transform .6s var(--vx-spring),opacity .4s ease;
}
.vx-theme .vx-ico-sun{transform:rotate(-90deg) scale(.4);opacity:0}
.vx-theme .vx-ico-moon{transform:rotate(0) scale(1);opacity:1}
:root[data-theme="light"] .vx-theme .vx-ico-sun{transform:rotate(0) scale(1);opacity:1}
:root[data-theme="light"] .vx-theme .vx-ico-moon{transform:rotate(90deg) scale(.4);opacity:0}

/* 9. PRELOADER
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
#vx-loader{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--vx-bg);
  transition:opacity .7s var(--vx-ease),visibility .7s;
}
#vx-loader.vx-done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
.vx-loader-inner{display:grid;place-items:center;gap:1.4rem;width:min(330px,74vw);text-align:center}
.vx-loader-mark{width:86px;height:72px;overflow:visible;animation:vx-loadpulse 2.2s var(--vx-ease) infinite}
@keyframes vx-loadpulse{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);opacity:1}
  50%{transform:translateY(-7px) scale(1.05);opacity:.75}
}
.vx-loader-bar{width:100%;height:2px;background:var(--vx-line-strong);border-radius:99px;overflow:hidden}
.vx-loader-bar i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:var(--vx-grad);transition:width .25s ease}
.vx-loader-meta{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;width:100%;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-3);
}

/* 10. CURSOR + PROGRESS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-cursor,.vx-cursor-dot{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:9998;border-radius:50%}
.vx-cursor{
  width:38px;height:38px;margin:-19px 0 0 -19px;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-cursor-line);
  transition:width .35s var(--vx-ease),height .35s var(--vx-ease),margin .35s var(--vx-ease),background-color .35s ease,border-color .35s ease,opacity .3s;
}
.vx-cursor.vx-hot{width:66px;height:66px;margin:-33px 0 0 -33px;background:rgba(79,124,255,.16);border-color:var(--vx-blue)}
.vx-cursor-dot{width:5px;height:5px;margin:-2.5px 0 0 -2.5px;background:var(--vx-cyan)}
.vx-cursor.vx-hide,.vx-cursor-dot.vx-hide{opacity:0}

#vx-progress{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;z-index:9997;
  background:var(--vx-grad);box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(79,124,255,.8);
}

/* 11. NAVBAR
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;
  height:var(--vx-nav-h);
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:height .45s var(--vx-ease),background-color .45s var(--vx-ease),border-color .45s,transform .5s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-nav.vx-stuck{
  height:68px;
  background:var(--vx-nav-bg);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom-color:var(--vx-line);
}
.vx-nav.vx-hidden{transform:translateY(-100%)}
.vx-nav .container{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.25rem;width:100%}

.vx-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.2rem;margin:0 auto;padding:0;list-style:none}
.vx-menu a{
  position:relative;display:block;padding:.55rem .9rem;border-radius:99px;
  font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--vx-ink-2);
}
.vx-menu a::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--vx-hover);transform:scale(.7);opacity:0;
  transition:transform .4s var(--vx-spring),opacity .35s ease;
}
.vx-menu a span{position:relative;z-index:1}
.vx-menu a:hover{color:var(--vx-ink)}
.vx-menu a:hover::before{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}
.vx-menu a.vx-active{color:var(--vx-ink)}
.vx-menu a.vx-active::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:1px;width:16px;height:2px;margin-left:-8px;
  border-radius:2px;background:var(--vx-grad);
}
.vx-nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem}

.vx-burger{
  display:none;width:42px;height:42px;flex:none;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--vx-glass);cursor:pointer;padding:0;
  place-items:center;align-content:center;justify-content:center;
}
.vx-burger i{display:block;width:18px;height:1.6px;background:var(--vx-ink);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .45s var(--vx-ease),opacity .3s}
.vx-burger i+i{margin-top:5px}
.vx-burger.vx-open i:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6.6px) rotate(45deg)}
.vx-burger.vx-open i:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.vx-burger.vx-open i:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6.6px) rotate(-45deg)}

.vx-drawer{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:999;
  background:var(--vx-drawer-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  padding:6rem 1.5rem 3rem;
  clip-path:circle(0% at 100% 0);
  transition:clip-path .85s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-drawer.vx-open{clip-path:circle(160% at 100% 0)}
.vx-drawer ul{list-style:none;margin:0 0 2rem;padding:0}
.vx-drawer li{overflow:hidden}
.vx-drawer li a{
  display:block;padding:.35rem 0;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,7.5vw,2.4rem);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  transform:translateY(115%);transition:transform .75s var(--vx-ease),color .3s;
}
.vx-drawer.vx-open li a{transform:translateY(0)}
.vx-drawer li a:hover{color:var(--vx-blue)}
.vx-drawer-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.7rem}

/* 12. HERO
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100svh;
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding:calc(var(--vx-nav-h) + 3rem) 0 4rem;
  overflow:hidden;
}
#vx-net{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;opacity:calc(.55 * var(--vx-aurora))}
.vx-hero-aurora{
  position:absolute;inset:-20% -10% auto -10%;height:120%;
  opacity:var(--vx-aurora);
  background:
    radial-gradient(38rem 24rem at 20% 30%,rgba(79,124,255,.35),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(34rem 22rem at 78% 26%,rgba(168,85,247,.32),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(30rem 20rem at 52% 78%,rgba(34,211,238,.24),transparent 60%);
  filter:blur(30px);
  animation:vx-aurora 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes vx-aurora{
  0%{transform:translate3d(-3%,0,0) scale(1)}
  50%{transform:translate3d(3%,2%,0) scale(1.1)}
  100%{transform:translate3d(-2%,-2%,0) scale(1.04)}
}
.vx-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2}

.vx-split{display:block}
.vx-split .vx-line{display:block;overflow:hidden}
.vx-split .vx-word{
  display:inline-block;
  transform:translateY(120%) rotate(6deg);
  opacity:0;
  transition:transform 1s var(--vx-ease),opacity .8s ease;
}
.vx-split.vx-in .vx-word{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0);opacity:1}

/* A transform on a descendant stops the parent's background-clip:text from
   painting, so split gradient headlines carry the gradient on each word and
   JS aligns the background so it still reads as one continuous sweep. */
.vx-gradient-text.vx-split{background:none;animation:none}
.vx-gradient-text.vx-split .vx-word{
  background-image:var(--vx-grad);
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
}

.vx-hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.9rem;margin-top:2.2rem}
.vx-hero-meta{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.6rem;margin-top:3rem;
  padding-top:2rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vx-line);
}
.vx-hero-meta div strong{display:block;font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1;margin-bottom:.25rem}
.vx-hero-meta div span{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-3)}

.vx-hero-visual{position:relative;height:clamp(360px,44vw,520px);perspective:1200px}
.vx-float-card{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:var(--vx-r);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--vx-card-a),var(--vx-card-b));
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  box-shadow:var(--vx-shadow);
  padding:1rem 1.1rem;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  animation:vx-bob 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vx-bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-16px)}}
.vx-fc-1{top:4%;left:2%;width:60%;animation-delay:0s}
.vx-fc-2{top:37%;right:0;width:56%;animation-delay:1.1s}
.vx-fc-3{bottom:2%;left:9%;width:52%;animation-delay:2.2s}

.vx-fc-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:.75rem}
.vx-fc-head b{font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.9rem}
.vx-fc-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--vx-mint);box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--vx-mint)}
.vx-fc-ico{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:11px;flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vx-grad);color:#fff}
.vx-fc-ico svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.vx-bars{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:6px;height:56px}
.vx-bars i{flex:1;border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;background:var(--vx-grad);transform-origin:bottom;animation:vx-bargrow 2.6s var(--vx-ease) infinite alternate}
@keyframes vx-bargrow{from{transform:scaleY(.35)}to{transform:scaleY(1)}}
.vx-skel{height:8px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--vx-skel);margin-bottom:.55rem;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.vx-skel::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;transform:translateX(-100%);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent);
  animation:vx-shimmer 2.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes vx-shimmer{100%{transform:translateX(100%)}}

/* --- hero: cursor spotlight ------------------------------------------- */
.vx-hero-spot{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
  background:radial-gradient(26rem 26rem at var(--sx,50%) var(--sy,42%),rgba(79,124,255,.20),transparent 62%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-hero:hover .vx-hero-spot{opacity:1}

/* --- hero: light beams sweeping across -------------------------------- */
.vx-beams{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;opacity:calc(.7 * var(--vx-aurora))}
.vx-beams i{
  position:absolute;top:-40%;left:var(--x);
  width:1px;height:180%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--vx-blue),transparent);
  opacity:0;
  transform:rotate(14deg);
  animation:vx-beam 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay:var(--d);
}
.vx-beams i:nth-child(even){background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--vx-cyan),transparent)}
@keyframes vx-beam{
  0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:rotate(14deg) translateY(-14%)}
  45%{opacity:.5}
  70%{opacity:0;transform:rotate(14deg) translateY(14%)}
}

/* --- hero: rotating service ticker ------------------------------------ */
.vx-rotator{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin:-.4rem 0 1.4rem;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.2rem);font-weight:500;
  color:var(--vx-ink-3);
}
.vx-rotator-mask{
  position:relative;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;
  height:1.6em;line-height:1.6em;vertical-align:bottom;
}
.vx-rotator-list{display:block;transition:transform .75s var(--vx-ease)}
.vx-rotator-list span{
  display:block;height:1.6em;line-height:1.6em;white-space:nowrap;
  background:var(--vx-grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  font-weight:600;
}
.vx-rotator::after{
  content:"";width:8px;height:1.05em;border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--vx-cyan);animation:vx-caret 1.1s steps(1) infinite;
}
@keyframes vx-caret{0%,49%{opacity:1}50%,100%{opacity:0}}

/* --- hero: orbiting technology ring ----------------------------------- */
.vx-orbit{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  --r:-186px;
}
.vx-orbit-ring{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;aspect-ratio:1;
  width:372px;border:1px dashed var(--vx-line-strong);
  animation:vx-spin 46s linear infinite;
}
.vx-orbit-ring.vx-ring-2{width:264px;border-style:solid;border-color:var(--vx-line);animation-duration:32s;animation-direction:reverse}
.vx-orbit-ring.vx-ring-3{
  width:372px;border:1px solid transparent;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,transparent 60%,rgba(79,124,255,.75),transparent 82%) border-box;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) padding-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;
  animation:vx-spin 6s linear infinite;
}
.vx-orbit-track{position:absolute;width:372px;aspect-ratio:1;animation:vx-spin 46s linear infinite}
.vx-orbit-item{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:46px;height:46px;margin:-23px 0 0 -23px;
  transform:rotate(calc(var(--i) * 60deg)) translateY(var(--r)) rotate(calc(var(--i) * -60deg));
}
.vx-orbit-ico{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:100%;height:100%;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--vx-surface);border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);
  box-shadow:var(--vx-shadow);
  animation:vx-spin-rev 46s linear infinite;
}
.vx-orbit-ico svg{width:24px;height:24px}
@keyframes vx-spin-rev{to{transform:rotate(-360deg)}}

@media (max-width:1199.98px){
  .vx-orbit{--r:-150px}
  .vx-orbit-ring,.vx-orbit-track{width:300px}
  .vx-orbit-ring.vx-ring-2{width:212px}
  .vx-orbit-ring.vx-ring-3{width:300px}
}
@media (max-width:575.98px){
  .vx-orbit{--r:-124px}
  .vx-orbit-ring,.vx-orbit-track{width:248px}
  .vx-orbit-ring.vx-ring-2{width:176px}
  .vx-orbit-ring.vx-ring-3{width:248px}
  .vx-orbit-item{width:38px;height:38px;margin:-19px 0 0 -19px}
  .vx-orbit-ico svg{width:20px;height:20px}
}

.vx-scroll-cue{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:1.6rem;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:grid;place-items:center;gap:.55rem;z-index:3;
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-3);
}
.vx-scroll-cue i{display:block;width:1px;height:46px;background:linear-gradient(var(--vx-cyan),transparent);animation:vx-cue 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes vx-cue{0%,100%{opacity:.2;transform:scaleY(.5)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1)}}

/* 13. MARQUEE
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-marquee{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--vx-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  background:var(--vx-glass);
  padding:1.05rem 0;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);
}
.vx-marquee-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:vx-marquee 32s linear infinite}
.vx-marquee:hover .vx-marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.vx-marquee-track span{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:1.6rem;padding:0 1.6rem;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:1rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--vx-ink-2);white-space:nowrap;
}
.vx-marquee-track span::after{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--vx-blue)}
@keyframes vx-marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.vx-marquee-rev .vx-marquee-track{animation-direction:reverse}

/* 14. CARDS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-card{
  position:relative;height:100%;
  padding:2rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,var(--vx-card-a),var(--vx-card-b));
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .6s var(--vx-ease),border-color .5s ease,box-shadow .6s var(--vx-ease),background-color .45s;
}
.vx-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:0;
  background:radial-gradient(24rem 24rem at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%),rgba(79,124,255,.20),transparent 60%);
  transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.vx-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:var(--vx-blue);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -32px rgba(79,124,255,.55)}
.vx-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.vx-card h3{margin-bottom:.6rem}
.vx-card p{color:var(--vx-ink-2);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem}

.vx-card-num{
  position:absolute;top:1.3rem;right:1.5rem;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1;
  color:var(--vx-word);
  transition:color .5s ease,transform .6s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-card:hover .vx-card-num{color:rgba(79,124,255,.3);transform:translateY(-4px)}

.vx-ico{
  position:relative;width:60px;height:60px;margin-bottom:1.4rem;
  border-radius:18px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(79,124,255,.22),rgba(168,85,247,.16));
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);
  color:var(--vx-blue);
  transition:transform .6s var(--vx-spring),color .4s;
}
.vx-ico svg{width:27px;height:27px;stroke-width:1.6}
.vx-card:hover .vx-ico{transform:translateY(-3px) rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06)}
.vx-ico::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-1px;border-radius:18px;
  background:var(--vx-grad);opacity:0;z-index:-1;filter:blur(12px);
  transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.vx-card:hover .vx-ico::after{opacity:.6}

/* Whole-card click target: the "Learn more" link is stretched over the entire
   card, so clicking anywhere on it follows the link. Scoped to cards that
   actually contain one, and the link itself stays keyboard focusable. */
.vx-card:has(> .vx-link){cursor:pointer}
.vx-card > .vx-link::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;
  border-radius:inherit;
}
.vx-card > .vx-link{position:relative}
.vx-card > .vx-link::after{z-index:3}

.vx-tilt{transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .3s var(--vx-ease),border-color .5s,box-shadow .6s}
.vx-tilt .vx-tilt-in{transform:translateZ(28px)}

.vx-check{
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:1.1rem;
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;
  background:rgba(52,211,153,.12);border:1px solid rgba(52,211,153,.32);color:var(--vx-mint);
}
.vx-check svg{width:22px;height:22px}

/* 15. STATISTICS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-stats{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-xl);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(79,124,255,.10),rgba(168,85,247,.06) 45%,rgba(34,211,238,.07));
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem) clamp(1.4rem,4vw,3.4rem);
}
.vx-stats::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--vx-grid) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--vx-grid) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:52px 52px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,#000,transparent 78%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,#000,transparent 78%);
}
.vx-stat{position:relative;text-align:center;padding:1rem .5rem;z-index:1}
.vx-stat b{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.2rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.04em;
  background:var(--vx-grad);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.vx-stat span{display:block;margin-top:.7rem;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-2)}
.vx-stat-bar{height:2px;width:0;margin:1.1rem auto 0;max-width:120px;background:var(--vx-grad);border-radius:99px;transition:width 1.6s var(--vx-ease) .2s}
.vx-in .vx-stat-bar{width:100%}

/* 16. PORTFOLIO
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:2.6rem}
.vx-filter{
  padding:.6rem 1.2rem;border-radius:99px;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
  color:var(--vx-ink-2);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .4s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-filter:hover{color:var(--vx-ink);border-color:var(--vx-line-strong)}
.vx-filter.vx-on{color:#fff;background:var(--vx-grad);border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 12px 30px -14px rgba(79,124,255,.8)}

.vx-work{
  position:relative;display:block;height:100%;
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  background:var(--vx-surface);
  transition:transform .6s var(--vx-ease),border-color .5s,box-shadow .6s,opacity .45s;
}
.vx-work:hover{transform:translateY(-9px);border-color:var(--vx-violet);box-shadow:0 34px 70px -30px rgba(168,85,247,.5)}
.vx-work-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/11;overflow:hidden;background:#0a0d17;display:grid;place-items:center}
.vx-work-media svg{width:100%;height:100%;transition:transform .8s var(--vx-ease)}
.vx-work:hover .vx-work-media svg{transform:scale(1.06)}
.vx-work-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 45%,rgba(5,6,11,.75))}
.vx-work-tag{
  position:absolute;top:1rem;left:1rem;z-index:2;
  padding:.35rem .8rem;border-radius:99px;color:#eaf1ff;
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;
  background:rgba(5,6,11,.7);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.vx-work-body{padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1.7rem}
.vx-work-body h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.vx-work-body p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--vx-ink-2);margin-bottom:1rem}
.vx-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem}
.vx-chip{
  padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:99px;font-size:.72rem;
  color:var(--vx-ink-2);border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
  transition:all .35s ease;
}
.vx-work:hover .vx-chip{border-color:var(--vx-line-strong);color:var(--vx-ink)}

/* 17. TECHNOLOGIES
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-techwall{display:grid;gap:1rem}
.vx-techrow{
  display:flex;gap:1rem;overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 10%,#000 90%,transparent);
}
.vx-techrow-track{display:flex;gap:1rem;width:max-content;animation:vx-marquee 38s linear infinite}
.vx-techrow-rev .vx-techrow-track{animation-duration:44s;animation-direction:reverse}
.vx-techrow:hover .vx-techrow-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.vx-tech{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;
  padding:.9rem 1.5rem;border-radius:99px;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform .45s var(--vx-spring),border-color .4s,background-color .4s,color .4s;
}
.vx-tech svg{width:24px;height:24px;flex:none;transition:transform .5s var(--vx-spring)}
.vx-tech:hover{transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover);color:var(--vx-ink)}
.vx-tech:hover svg{transform:rotate(10deg) scale(1.12)}

/* 18. TESTIMONIALS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-quote-wrap{position:relative;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;overflow:hidden}
.vx-quote-track{display:flex;transition:transform .8s var(--vx-ease)}
.vx-quote{flex:0 0 100%;padding:0 .5rem}
.vx-quote-card{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem);
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-xl);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--vx-card-a),var(--vx-card-b));
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  text-align:center;
}
.vx-quote-card::before{
  content:"\201C";
  position:absolute;top:-.35em;left:.3em;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:9rem;line-height:1;
  color:var(--vx-quote-glyph);
}
.vx-quote-card p{
  position:relative;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.1vw,1.6rem);line-height:1.5;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin-bottom:1.6rem;
}
.vx-stars{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:.25rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;color:var(--vx-amber)}
.vx-stars svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.vx-quote-by{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.85rem}
.vx-avatar{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;background:var(--vx-grad);color:#fff;font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:700}
.vx-quote-by b{display:block;font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.3}
.vx-quote-by small{color:var(--vx-ink-3);font-size:.8rem}
.vx-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;margin-top:2rem}
.vx-dots button{position:relative;width:9px;height:9px;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:99px;cursor:pointer;background:var(--vx-line-strong);transition:all .45s var(--vx-ease)}
/* invisible 40px hit area so the dot is tappable on a phone */
.vx-dots button::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-16px}
.vx-dots button.vx-on{width:32px;background:var(--vx-grad)}

/* 19. CONTACT
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-form-card{
  padding:clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-xl);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--vx-card-a),var(--vx-card-b));
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  box-shadow:var(--vx-shadow);
}
.vx-field{position:relative;margin-bottom:1.15rem}
.vx-field input,.vx-field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:1.35rem 1.1rem .6rem;
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);
  background:var(--vx-glass);
  color:var(--vx-ink);font-size:.95rem;font-family:inherit;
  transition:border-color .35s ease,background-color .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;
  outline:none;resize:vertical;
}
.vx-field textarea{min-height:130px;padding-top:1.6rem}
.vx-field label{
  position:absolute;top:1rem;left:1.1rem;
  font-size:.92rem;color:var(--vx-ink-3);pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .35s var(--vx-ease),font-size .35s var(--vx-ease),color .35s;
  transform-origin:left top;
}
.vx-field input:focus,.vx-field textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--vx-blue);
  background:var(--vx-hover);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(79,124,255,.14);
}
.vx-field input:focus+label,.vx-field textarea:focus+label,
.vx-field input:not(:placeholder-shown)+label,.vx-field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown)+label{
  transform:translateY(-9px) scale(.76);color:var(--vx-blue);
}
.vx-field .vx-err{display:block;margin-top:.35rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--vx-rose);max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;transition:all .35s ease}
.vx-field.vx-invalid input,.vx-field.vx-invalid textarea{border-color:var(--vx-rose);background:rgba(251,113,133,.08)}
.vx-field.vx-invalid .vx-err{max-height:40px;opacity:1}

.vx-form-note{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--vx-ink-3);margin:.9rem 0 0}
.vx-form-status{display:none;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-top:1rem;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:var(--vx-r-sm);font-size:.9rem}
.vx-form-status.vx-show{display:flex;animation:vx-pop .5s var(--vx-spring)}
.vx-form-status.vx-ok{background:rgba(52,211,153,.12);border:1px solid rgba(52,211,153,.35);color:var(--vx-mint)}
.vx-form-status.vx-bad{background:rgba(251,113,133,.12);border:1px solid rgba(251,113,133,.35);color:var(--vx-rose)}
@keyframes vx-pop{from{transform:scale(.94);opacity:0}to{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}}

.vx-contact-item{
  display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:flex-start;
  padding:1.15rem 1.25rem;border-radius:var(--vx-r);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-ease),border-color .4s,background-color .4s;
}
.vx-contact-item:hover{transform:translateX(6px);border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover)}
.vx-contact-item .vx-ci-ico{width:44px;height:44px;flex:none;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vx-grad);color:#fff}
.vx-contact-item .vx-ci-ico svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.vx-contact-item b{display:block;font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-3);margin-bottom:.15rem}
.vx-contact-item a,.vx-contact-item p{font-size:.98rem;margin:0;color:var(--vx-ink)}
.vx-contact-item a:hover{color:var(--vx-blue)}

/* 20. CTA BAND
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-cta-band{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-xl);
  padding:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.6rem) clamp(1.5rem,5vw,4rem);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);
  background:linear-gradient(130deg,rgba(79,124,255,.2),rgba(168,85,247,.14) 50%,rgba(34,211,238,.14));
  text-align:center;
}
.vx-cta-band::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-50%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,transparent,rgba(79,124,255,.25),transparent 30%);
  animation:vx-spin 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes vx-spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.vx-cta-band>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* 21. FOOTER
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-footer{
  position:relative;
  border-top:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--vx-glass),transparent);
  padding:clamp(3.5rem,6vw,5.5rem) 0 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.vx-footer h4{font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-3);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.vx-footer ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.vx-footer li{margin-bottom:.6rem}
.vx-footer li a{color:var(--vx-ink-2);font-size:.93rem;position:relative;transition:padding-left .4s var(--vx-ease),color .3s}
.vx-footer li a:hover{color:var(--vx-blue);padding-left:.55rem}
.vx-footer li a::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:50%;width:4px;height:4px;margin-top:-2px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--vx-blue);opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s ease}
.vx-footer li a:hover::before{opacity:1}

.vx-socials{display:flex;gap:.6rem;margin-top:1.4rem}
.vx-social{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);color:var(--vx-ink-2);
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-spring),background-color .4s,color .4s,border-color .4s;
}
.vx-social svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.vx-social:hover{transform:translateY(-5px) rotate(-8deg);background:var(--vx-grad);color:#fff;border-color:transparent}

.vx-footer-word{
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:700;
  /* "VERTEX INFOTECH" is ~8.6em wide at this weight and tracking, so the
     size is tied to the viewport to keep the whole wordmark on screen at
     every width instead of running off the right edge. */
  font-size:min(10.4vw,128px);line-height:.85;letter-spacing:-.05em;
  text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--vx-word),transparent);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  margin:2.5rem 0 -.18em;user-select:none;
}
.vx-footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid var(--vx-line);
  padding:1.4rem 0;margin-top:1.5rem;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:.85rem;color:var(--vx-ink-3);
}
.vx-footer-bottom nav{display:flex;gap:1.4rem;flex-wrap:wrap}

#vx-top{
  position:fixed;right:1.4rem;bottom:1.4rem;z-index:900;
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);background:var(--vx-elev-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  color:var(--vx-ink);cursor:pointer;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(14px) scale(.9);
  transition:all .5s var(--vx-spring);
}
#vx-top.vx-show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
#vx-top:hover{background:var(--vx-grad);border-color:transparent;color:#fff}
#vx-top svg{width:19px;height:19px}

/* 22. PAGE HERO
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-page-hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:calc(var(--vx-nav-h) + clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem)) 0 clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--vx-line);
}
.vx-crumbs{display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:center;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--vx-ink-3);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.vx-crumbs a:hover{color:var(--vx-blue)}
.vx-crumbs span{opacity:.6}

/* 23. PROCESS TIMELINE (design enhancement — approval pending)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-steps{position:relative;padding-left:0;list-style:none;margin:0}
.vx-step{position:relative;padding:1.5rem 0 1.5rem 3.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vx-line)}
.vx-step:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.vx-step::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:15px;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(var(--vx-line-strong),transparent)}
.vx-step:last-child::before{display:none}
.vx-step b.vx-step-n{
  position:absolute;left:0;top:1.5rem;
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.78rem;background:var(--vx-grad);color:#fff;
}

/* 23b. SERVICE DETAIL PAGES
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-svc-badge{
  position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;
  aspect-ratio:1;width:min(100%,220px);margin-left:auto;
  border-radius:34px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(79,124,255,.22),rgba(168,85,247,.14));
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);
  color:var(--vx-blue);
}
.vx-svc-badge svg{width:44%;height:44%;stroke-width:1.2}
.vx-svc-badge::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-1px;border-radius:34px;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,transparent 55%,rgba(79,124,255,.8),transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) padding-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;
  animation:vx-spin 7s linear infinite;
}

.vx-incl{
  display:flex;gap:.85rem;align-items:flex-start;height:100%;
  padding:1.15rem 1.25rem;border-radius:var(--vx-r);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-ease),border-color .4s,background-color .4s;
}
.vx-incl:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover)}
.vx-incl b{display:block;font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:.25rem}
.vx-incl span{display:block;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--vx-ink-2);line-height:1.6}

/* workflow timeline */
.vx-steps{counter-reset:vxstep}
.vx-step{padding-left:4.2rem}
.vx-step .vx-h3{margin-bottom:.4rem}
.vx-step p{margin-bottom:.7rem}
.vx-step b.vx-step-n{
  width:38px;height:38px;font-size:.82rem;top:1.4rem;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px -10px rgba(79,124,255,.9);
}
.vx-step::before{left:18px}
.vx-deliver{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  padding:.45rem .9rem;border-radius:99px;
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;
  color:var(--vx-mint);
  background:rgba(52,211,153,.10);border:1px solid rgba(52,211,153,.30);
}
.vx-deliver svg{width:15px;height:15px;flex:none}

/* FAQ */
.vx-faq{
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);border-radius:var(--vx-r);
  background:var(--vx-glass);margin-bottom:.75rem;overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .4s,background-color .4s;
}
.vx-faq[open]{border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover)}
.vx-faq summary{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;
  padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;
}
.vx-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.vx-faq summary svg{
  width:18px;height:18px;flex:none;margin-left:auto;color:var(--vx-blue);
  transition:transform .45s var(--vx-spring);
}
.vx-faq[open] summary svg{transform:rotate(135deg)}
.vx-faq p{margin:0;padding:0 1.3rem 1.3rem;color:var(--vx-ink-2);font-size:.95rem}

/* prev / next */
.vx-svc-nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;gap:1rem;align-items:stretch}
.vx-svc-nav a{
  display:grid;align-content:center;gap:.2rem;
  padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;border-radius:var(--vx-r);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-ease),border-color .4s,background-color .4s;
}
.vx-svc-nav a:hover{border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover)}
.vx-svc-prev:hover{transform:translateX(-5px)}
.vx-svc-next:hover{transform:translateX(5px)}
.vx-svc-next{text-align:right}
.vx-svc-nav small{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-3)}
.vx-svc-nav b{font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.98rem}
.vx-svc-all{place-content:center;font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
@media (max-width:767.98px){
  .vx-svc-nav{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vx-svc-next{text-align:left}
  .vx-svc-badge{margin:0 auto}
  .vx-step{padding-left:3.4rem}
  .vx-step b.vx-step-n{width:32px;height:32px}
  .vx-step::before{left:15px}
}

/* 24. REVEAL ENGINE
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
[data-reveal]{opacity:0;transition:opacity .95s var(--vx-ease),transform 1.05s var(--vx-ease)}
[data-reveal="up"]{transform:translateY(46px)}
[data-reveal="down"]{transform:translateY(-38px)}
[data-reveal="left"]{transform:translateX(-52px)}
[data-reveal="right"]{transform:translateX(52px)}
[data-reveal="zoom"]{transform:scale(.9)}
[data-reveal="blur"]{filter:blur(14px);transform:translateY(28px)}
[data-reveal="flip"]{transform:perspective(900px) rotateX(-14deg) translateY(40px);transform-origin:top}
[data-reveal].vx-in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}

/* 25. RESPONSIVE
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width:1199.98px){
  .vx-menu{gap:0}
  .vx-menu a{padding:.5rem .66rem;font-size:.86rem}
  .vx-logo-type i{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:991.98px){
  :root,:root[data-theme="light"]{--vx-nav-h:72px}
  .vx-menu,.vx-nav-cta .vx-btn-ghost{display:none}
  .vx-burger{display:grid}
  .vx-logo-type i{display:block}
  .vx-nav .container{gap:.6rem}
  .vx-nav-cta{margin-left:auto}
  .vx-hero{min-height:auto;padding-top:calc(var(--vx-nav-h) + 2.5rem)}
  .vx-hero-visual{height:400px;margin-top:3rem}
  .vx-scroll-cue{display:none} /* stacked hero — the cue would sit over the cards */
}
@media (max-width:767.98px){
  .vx-cursor,.vx-cursor-dot{display:none}
  .vx-section{padding:4rem 0}
  .vx-hero-meta{gap:1.2rem}
  .vx-hero-meta div strong{font-size:1.3rem}
  .vx-card{padding:1.6rem 1.35rem}
  .vx-work-body{padding:1.25rem}
  .vx-footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .vx-nav-cta .vx-btn-primary{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:575.98px){
  .vx-hero-visual{height:340px}
  .vx-fc-1,.vx-fc-2,.vx-fc-3{width:78%}
  .vx-fc-2{right:0}
  .vx-logo-type b{font-size:.95rem}
}

/* 26. PRODUCT SHOTS / VISUAL PANELS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-shot{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--vx-r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);background:#0a0d17;
  box-shadow:var(--vx-shadow);
}
.vx-shot-bar{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;
  padding:.7rem .9rem;background:#12182a;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.vx-shot-bar i{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:99px;background:#39415e}
.vx-shot-bar i:nth-child(1){background:#fb7185}
.vx-shot-bar i:nth-child(2){background:#fbbf24}
.vx-shot-bar i:nth-child(3){background:#34d399}
.vx-shot-url{
  margin-left:.6rem;padding:.22rem .7rem;border-radius:99px;
  font-size:.7rem;color:#8b96b4;background:#0a0d17;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;max-width:60%;
}
.vx-shot svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;transition:transform .9s var(--vx-ease)}
.vx-shot:hover svg{transform:scale(1.03)}

/* tech logo grid */
.vx-logogrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(112px,1fr));gap:.85rem}
.vx-logotile{
  display:grid;place-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  padding:1.15rem .75rem;border-radius:var(--vx-r);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
  text-align:center;
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-spring),border-color .4s,background-color .4s;
}
.vx-logotile:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover)}
.vx-logotile svg{width:38px;height:38px}
.vx-logotile span{font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--vx-ink-2)}

/* 27. COMPARISON TABLE
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vx-compare{
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-xl);border:1px solid var(--vx-line);overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--vx-card-a),var(--vx-card-b));
}
.vx-compare-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr 1fr;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--vx-line);
}
.vx-compare-row:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.vx-compare-row>div{padding:1.15rem 1.25rem;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.6rem;font-size:.93rem}
.vx-compare-head>div{
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-3);
  background:var(--vx-glass);
}
.vx-compare-head .vx-us{color:var(--vx-blue)}
.vx-compare-row .vx-what{font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:600;color:var(--vx-ink)}
.vx-compare-row .vx-us{
  color:var(--vx-ink);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(79,124,255,.09),transparent);
  border-left:1px solid var(--vx-line);border-right:1px solid var(--vx-line);
}
.vx-compare-row .vx-them{color:var(--vx-ink-3)}
.vx-tick,.vx-cross{width:18px;height:18px;flex:none;margin-top:.22rem}
.vx-tick{color:var(--vx-mint)}
.vx-cross{color:var(--vx-ink-3)}
@media (max-width:767.98px){
  .vx-compare-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vx-compare-head{display:none}
  .vx-compare-row{border-bottom-width:6px}
  .vx-compare-row .vx-us,.vx-compare-row .vx-them{border:0}
  .vx-compare-row .vx-us::before{content:"Vertex Infotech";display:block;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-blue);margin-bottom:.2rem}
  .vx-compare-row .vx-them::before{content:"Typical vendor";display:block;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--vx-ink-3);margin-bottom:.2rem}
  .vx-compare-row .vx-us,.vx-compare-row .vx-them{flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem}
}

/* 28. AI ASSISTANT WIDGET
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
#vx-chat-launch{
  position:fixed;right:1.4rem;bottom:1.4rem;z-index:950;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  padding:.85rem 1.25rem .85rem .95rem;border:0;border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--vx-grad);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px -14px rgba(79,124,255,.85);
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-spring),box-shadow .5s var(--vx-ease),opacity .4s;
}
#vx-chat-launch:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.03)}
#vx-chat-launch svg{width:21px;height:21px}
#vx-chat-launch .vx-chat-badge{
  position:absolute;top:-3px;right:-3px;width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:99px;
  background:var(--vx-mint);border:2px solid var(--vx-bg);
}
#vx-chat-launch.vx-gone{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:scale(.6)}

/* back-to-top sits above the assistant */
#vx-top{bottom:5.9rem}

.vx-chat{
  position:fixed;right:1.4rem;bottom:1.4rem;z-index:960;
  width:min(390px,calc(100vw - 2rem));
  height:min(620px,calc(100dvh - 3rem));
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:var(--vx-r-lg);border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);
  background:var(--vx-bg-2);
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  transform-origin:bottom right;
  transform:translateY(16px) scale(.94);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:transform .5s var(--vx-spring),opacity .35s ease,visibility .35s;
}
.vx-chat.vx-open{transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible}

.vx-chat-top{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;padding:.9rem 1rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
}
.vx-chat-top .vx-avatar{width:38px;height:38px;font-size:.9rem}
.vx-chat-top b{display:block;font-family:var(--vx-font-display);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.25}
.vx-chat-top small{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--vx-ink-3)}
.vx-chat-top small::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--vx-mint)}
.vx-chat-close{
  margin-left:auto;width:34px;height:34px;flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);border-radius:10px;background:transparent;color:var(--vx-ink-2);cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .3s,border-color .3s,transform .4s var(--vx-spring);
}
.vx-chat-close:hover{color:var(--vx-ink);border-color:var(--vx-line-strong);transform:rotate(90deg)}
.vx-chat-close svg{width:16px;height:16px}

.vx-chat-body{flex:1;overflow-y:auto;padding:1.1rem 1rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.75rem}
.vx-msg{max-width:86%;padding:.75rem 1rem;border-radius:16px;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6;white-space:pre-wrap;word-break:break-word}
.vx-msg.bot{align-self:flex-start;background:var(--vx-surface-2);border:1px solid var(--vx-line);border-bottom-left-radius:5px}
.vx-msg.me{align-self:flex-end;background:var(--vx-grad);color:#fff;border-bottom-right-radius:5px}
.vx-msg a{color:var(--vx-blue);text-decoration:underline}
.vx-msg.me a{color:#fff}
.vx-msg strong{font-weight:600}

.vx-typing{display:flex;gap:4px;align-self:flex-start;padding:.85rem 1rem;background:var(--vx-surface-2);border:1px solid var(--vx-line);border-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px}
.vx-typing i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--vx-ink-3);animation:vx-dot 1.3s ease-in-out infinite}
.vx-typing i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.18s}
.vx-typing i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.36s}
@keyframes vx-dot{0%,60%,100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:.4}30%{transform:translateY(-5px);opacity:1}}

.vx-chat-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem;padding:0 1rem .75rem}
.vx-chat-chip{
  padding:.45rem .85rem;border-radius:99px;cursor:pointer;
  font-size:.8rem;color:var(--vx-ink-2);
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line);background:var(--vx-glass);
  transition:all .35s var(--vx-ease);
}
.vx-chat-chip:hover{color:var(--vx-ink);border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover)}

.vx-chat-foot{display:flex;gap:.5rem;padding:.8rem 1rem 1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vx-line)}
.vx-chat-foot input{
  flex:1;min-width:0;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:99px;
  border:1px solid var(--vx-line-strong);background:var(--vx-glass);
  color:var(--vx-ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:.92rem;outline:none;
  transition:border-color .3s,background-color .3s;
}
.vx-chat-foot input:focus{border-color:var(--vx-blue);background:var(--vx-hover)}
.vx-chat-send{
  width:44px;height:44px;flex:none;border:0;border-radius:99px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--vx-grad);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .4s var(--vx-spring)}
.vx-chat-send:hover{transform:scale(1.08)}
.vx-chat-send:disabled{opacity:.45;cursor:not-allowed;transform:none}
.vx-chat-send svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.vx-chat-note{padding:0 1rem .8rem;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--vx-ink-3);text-align:center}

@media (max-width:575.98px){
  .vx-chat{right:.5rem;left:.5rem;bottom:.5rem;width:auto;height:min(560px,calc(100dvh - 1rem))}
  #vx-chat-launch{right:1rem;bottom:1rem;padding:.8rem 1rem .8rem .85rem;font-size:.85rem}
  #vx-top{right:1rem;bottom:5.2rem;width:42px;height:42px}
}

/* 29. ACCESSIBILITY / MOTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--vx-blue);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:6px}
.vx-sr{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
.vx-skip{
  position:absolute;left:1rem;top:-60px;z-index:10000;
  padding:.7rem 1.1rem;border-radius:10px;background:var(--vx-blue);color:#fff;font-size:.9rem;
  transition:top .3s ease;
}
.vx-skip:focus{top:1rem}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
  [data-reveal]{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important;filter:none !important}
  .vx-split .vx-word{opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important}
  .vx-cursor,.vx-cursor-dot{display:none}
}
