/* =========================================================
   SYNAPLAB — Design System
   Palette:  #FFFFFF (canvas) · #741513 (maroon) · #BB221C (red)
             #1754D1 (blue) · #13133F (navy)
   Type:     Playfair Display (display) / Inter (body + UI)
   Signature: the "synapse" — nodes + connecting pulses, used as
   hero animation, a section-divider motif, and card corner marks.
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --maroon:#741513;
  --red:#BB221C;
  --blue:#1754D1;
  --navy:#13133F;

  --ink:#161629;
  --ink-soft:#4b4b63;
  --line:#e7e7ef;
  --surface:#f7f7fb;

  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--red) 45%, var(--blue) 100%);
  --grad-navy: radial-gradient(120% 140% at 15% 0%, #1c1c56 0%, var(--navy) 45%, #0b0b26 100%);

  --font-display: "Playfair Display", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;

  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(19,19,63,.04), 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(19,19,63,.18);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(19,19,63,.35);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.32,1);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){ /* keep brand consistent regardless of OS scheme */ }

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; margin:0; line-height:1.08; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
p{ margin:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }

.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; background:var(--navy); color:#fff;
  padding:12px 18px; z-index:200; border-radius:0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

/* ambient cursor glow — subtle, desktop only */
.synapse-cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; mix-blend-mode:normal;
}

/* =========================================================
   Layout helpers
   ========================================================= */
.container{ width:min(1220px, 92%); margin-inline:auto; }
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--red); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(23,84,209,.15);
}
.section{ padding:104px 0; position:relative; }
.section--tight{ padding:80px 0; }
.section--surface{ background:var(--surface); }
.section-head{ max-width:760px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem); }
.section-head p.lede{ margin-top:16px; font-size:1.09rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; }

/* section head paired with a supporting image */
.section-head-media{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:56px;
}
.section-head-text .lede{ margin-top:16px; font-size:1.09rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.65; }
.section-head-image{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:5/4; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.section-head-image img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.section-head-image.img-missing{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--surface), #eceef7);
}
.section-head-image.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.section-head-image.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(19,19,63,.22);
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .section-head-media{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; }
  .section-head-image{ order:-1; max-width:420px; margin-inline:auto; width:100%; }
}

/* decorative blurred background icon behind the pillars section */
.pillars-section{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.pillars-bg-icon{
  position:absolute; top:0; right:-6%; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.5; filter:blur(6px);
  animation:pillarsBgSpin 40s linear infinite;
  transform-origin:50% 50%;
}
@keyframes pillarsBgSpin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }
.pillars-section .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .pillars-bg-icon{ display:none; } }

.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger > *{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.02s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.09s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.23s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.30s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.37s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(7){ transition-delay:.44s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(8){ transition-delay:.51s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(9){ transition-delay:.58s; }
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(10){ transition-delay:.65s; }

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn{
  position:relative; isolation:isolate; overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  padding:15px 28px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; font-size:.96rem;
  border:1px solid transparent; transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn--sm{ padding:11px 20px; font-size:.86rem; }

/* continuous shine sweep, sits above the button surface, below the label */
.btn::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; z-index:0; top:0; left:-75%; width:45%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);
  animation:ctaShine 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.btn > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
@keyframes ctaShine{
  0%{ left:-75%; }
  38%{ left:130%; }
  100%{ left:130%; }
}

.btn--primary{
  background:var(--grad-brand); background-size:180% 180%; background-position:0% 50%;
  color:#fff; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(187,34,28,.55);
  animation:ctaGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn--primary:hover{ background-position:100% 50%; transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.015); box-shadow:0 20px 42px -10px rgba(187,34,28,.75); }
@keyframes ctaGlow{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(187,34,28,.55); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 18px 42px -10px rgba(187,34,28,.85), 0 0 0 6px rgba(187,34,28,.09); }
}

.btn--ghost-dark{
  background:transparent; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); color:#fff;
  animation:ghostPulseDark 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn--ghost-dark:hover{ border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.015); }
@keyframes ghostPulseDark{
  0%,100%{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.32); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0); }
  50%{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
}

.btn--ghost{
  background:transparent; border-color:var(--line); color:var(--navy);
  animation:ghostPulseLight 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn--ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--navy); transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.015); }
@keyframes ghostPulseLight{
  0%,100%{ border-color:var(--line); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(23,84,209,0); }
  50%{ border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(23,84,209,.12); }
}

.btn--block{ width:100%; }
.btn svg{ width:16px; height:16px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); animation:arrowNudge 1.7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.btn:hover svg{ animation-play-state:paused; transform:translateX(5px); }
@keyframes arrowNudge{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateX(0); }
  50%{ transform:translateX(4px); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Header
   ========================================================= */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(19,19,63,.07);
  transition:background .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled{ box-shadow:0 8px 30px -18px rgba(19,19,63,.35); }
.header-inner{
  width:min(1280px, 94%); margin-inline:auto;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px;
  height:78px;
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.brand-word{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.34rem; letter-spacing:.01em;
  color:var(--navy);
}
.main-nav ul{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.main-nav > ul > li > a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
  padding:10px 14px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:600; font-size:.94rem; color:var(--ink);
  transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover{ background:var(--surface); color:var(--maroon); }
.caret{ font-size:.7em; opacity:.6; }

.has-mega{ position:relative; }
.mega-panel{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 14px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width:560px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -20px rgba(19,19,63,.3);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .28s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease), visibility .28s;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.has-mega:hover .mega-panel, .has-mega:focus-within .mega-panel{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.mega-col{ padding:22px 24px; }
.mega-col a{ display:block; padding:8px 0; font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink); border-bottom:1px solid transparent; }
.mega-col a:hover{ color:var(--red); }
.mega-eyebrow{ display:block; font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:8px; }
.mega-col--cta{ background:var(--surface); }
.mega-col--cta p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; margin:8px 0 16px; }
.mega-btn{
  display:inline-block; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem;
  padding:10px 16px; border-radius:999px; transition:background .3s ease;
}
.mega-btn:hover{ background:var(--red); }

.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.menu-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; padding:6px; }
.menu-toggle span{ width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--navy); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease; }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.menu-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav{
  position:fixed; inset:78px 0 0 0; background:#fff; z-index:99;
  transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, visibility .3s;
  overflow-y:auto; padding:10px 0 40px;
}
.mobile-nav.is-open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; }
.mobile-nav ul{ width:90%; margin-inline:auto; }
.mobile-nav > ul > li > a{ display:block; padding:15px 6px; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.mobile-nav li.mobile-sub a{ font-weight:500; font-size:.92rem; padding-left:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.mobile-nav .btn{ margin-top:20px; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .main-nav{ display:none; }
  .header-actions .btn--sm{ display:none; }
  .menu-toggle{ display:flex; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — synapse network canvas on navy gradient mesh
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  position:relative; background:var(--grad-navy); color:#fff;
  padding:36px 0 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::before{ /* film-grain / vignette to keep flat gradient from looking cheap */
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(60% 50% at 82% 8%, rgba(23,84,209,.35), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(50% 40% at 8% 92%, rgba(116,21,19,.4), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
#synapseCanvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; opacity:.5; }
.hero-inner{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  width:min(1180px, 92%); margin-inline:auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
  padding:36px 0 90px;
}
.hero-media{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,10,.6);
}
.hero-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.hero-media-glow{
  position:absolute; inset:-30%; z-index:-1; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(45% 45% at 30% 20%, rgba(23,84,209,.5), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(45% 45% at 80% 85%, rgba(187,34,28,.45), transparent 60%);
  filter:blur(10px);
}
/* graceful placeholder while the real photo hasn't been uploaded yet */
.hero-media.img-missing img{ display:none; }
.hero-media.img-missing{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, #1c1c56, #0b0b26 70%);
}
.hero-media.img-missing::after{
  content:"SYNAPLAB"; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}
.hero-copy{ text-align:left; }
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#dfe1ff; margin-bottom:28px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.hero-badge .dot{
  position:relative; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:#5ee6a8;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(94,230,168,.18);
  animation:heroDotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-badge .dot::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-6px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid #5ee6a8;
  animation:heroDotRing 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroDotPulse{
  0%,100%{ transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ transform:scale(1.25); }
}
@keyframes heroDotRing{
  0%{ opacity:.65; transform:scale(.4); }
  100%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(1.8); }
}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem); color:#fff; letter-spacing:-.015em;
}
.hero h1 em{ font-style:italic; background:linear-gradient(100deg,#ff9d8a,#ffd0a8 45%,#9db8ff 100%); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.hero p.hero-sub{
  margin:24px 0 0; max-width:560px; font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.7; color:#c7c9ec;
}
.hero-ctas{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-trust{
  margin-top:38px; font-size:.86rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#8d90c2; font-weight:600;
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; padding-top:24px; }
  .hero-media{ aspect-ratio:4/5; max-width:460px; width:100%; margin-inline:auto; }
  .hero-copy{ text-align:center; }
  .hero-ctas{ justify-content:center; }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .hero-media{ aspect-ratio:1/1.15; max-width:100%; }
}

/* marquee ribbon */
.marquee-band{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--red));
  overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.marquee-track{
  display:flex; width:max-content;
  animation:marquee 32s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track:hover{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.marquee-item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  padding:16px 40px; white-space:nowrap; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.98rem;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
.marquee-item strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; }
.marquee-item .sep{ opacity:.6; font-weight:400; }
@keyframes marquee{
  from{ transform:translateX(0); }
  to{ transform:translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Trust & Authority — stat cards
   ========================================================= */
.stat-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr); gap:18px;
}
.stat-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:26px 22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transform-style:preserve-3d; transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.stat-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-40%; right:-40%; width:120px; height:120px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23,84,209,.12), transparent 70%);
}
.stat-card:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.stat-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:2.15rem; color:var(--maroon);
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:2px;
}
.stat-label{ margin-top:8px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45; font-weight:500; }

@media (max-width:1080px){ .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:640px){ .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }

/* =========================================================
   "When organizations engage" — auto-sliding carousel (right→left)
   ========================================================= */
.situation-carousel{
  overflow:hidden; margin:8px 0 40px;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.situation-track{
  display:flex; gap:20px; width:max-content;
  animation:situationSlide 52s linear infinite;
}
.situation-track:hover{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes situationSlide{
  from{ transform:translateX(0); }
  to{ transform:translateX(-50%); }
}
.situation-card{
  flex:0 0 320px; width:320px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:30px 26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); position:relative;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
}
.situation-card:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); }
.situation-card .node{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:11px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--surface); margin-bottom:18px; position:relative;
}
.situation-card .node::before{
  content:""; width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue);
  animation:nodePulseBlue 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.situation-card:nth-child(3n+2) .node::before{ background:var(--red); animation-name:nodePulseRed; }
.situation-card:nth-child(3n+3) .node::before{ background:var(--maroon); animation-name:nodePulseMaroon; }
.situation-card:nth-child(2) .node::before{ animation-delay:.3s; }
.situation-card:nth-child(3) .node::before{ animation-delay:.6s; }
.situation-card:nth-child(4) .node::before{ animation-delay:.9s; }
.situation-card:nth-child(5) .node::before{ animation-delay:1.2s; }
.situation-card:nth-child(6) .node::before{ animation-delay:1.5s; }
.situation-card:nth-child(7) .node::before{ animation-delay:1.8s; }
.situation-card:nth-child(8) .node::before{ animation-delay:2.1s; }
.situation-card:nth-child(9) .node::before{ animation-delay:2.4s; }
.situation-card:nth-child(10) .node::before{ animation-delay:2.7s; }
@keyframes nodePulseBlue{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(23,84,209,.4); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(23,84,209,0); }
}
@keyframes nodePulseRed{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(187,34,28,.4); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(187,34,28,0); }
}
@keyframes nodePulseMaroon{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(116,21,19,.4); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(116,21,19,0); }
}
.situation-card h3{ font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--navy); }
.situation-card p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }

.situation-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:48px; }

/* =========================================================
   Five Service Pillars — signature 3D tilt cards
   ========================================================= */
.pillar-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr); gap:20px; align-items:stretch;
}
.pillar-card{
  --mx:50%; --my:50%;
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:2px; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(19,19,63,.12), rgba(19,19,63,.03));
  transition:transform .12s linear, box-shadow .4s ease;
  transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform;
}
.pillar-card:hover{ box-shadow:0 40px 70px -25px rgba(19,19,63,.4); }
.pillar-card-inner{
  background:#fff; border-radius:calc(var(--radius-lg) - 2px); padding:30px 24px 26px;
  height:100%; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.pillar-card-inner::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s ease;
  background:radial-gradient(220px 220px at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(23,84,209,.14), transparent 60%);
}
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-inner::before{ opacity:1; }
.pillar-icon{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:13px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:16px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #3f7ae0);
  box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(23,84,209,.55);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.pillar-card:nth-child(2) .pillar-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), #d4453d); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(187,34,28,.55); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(3) .pillar-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), #9c2e2b); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(116,21,19,.55); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(4) .pillar-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #2b2b70); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(19,19,63,.55); }
.pillar-card:nth-child(5) .pillar-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--maroon)); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(23,84,209,.5); }
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon{ transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.pillar-icon svg{ width:22px; height:22px; stroke:#fff; fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.pillar-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--blue); letter-spacing:.08em; }
.pillar-card h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin:14px 0 16px; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.25; }
.pillar-card ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; margin-bottom:20px; flex:1 1 auto; }
.pillar-card ul li{
  font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45; padding-left:16px; position:relative;
}
.pillar-card ul li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55em; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--red);
}
.pillar-link{ font-weight:700; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--maroon); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:auto; }
.pillar-link svg{ width:14px; height:14px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-link svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }

@media (max-width:1180px){ .pillar-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:720px){ .pillar-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} .pillar-card{ height:auto; } }

/* =========================================================
   How SYNAPLAB Works — process cards (reflows cleanly at any width)
   ========================================================= */
.process-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .process-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .process-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.process-card{
  position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:30px 24px 26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.process-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:4px;
  background:var(--grad-brand); background-size:400% 100%; background-position:0% 0%;
  animation:processBar 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.process-card:nth-child(2)::before{ animation-delay:-1.2s; }
.process-card:nth-child(3)::before{ animation-delay:-2.4s; }
.process-card:nth-child(4)::before{ animation-delay:-3.6s; }
.process-card:nth-child(5)::before{ animation-delay:-4.8s; }
@keyframes processBar{
  0%,100%{ background-position:0% 0%; }
  50%{ background-position:100% 0%; }
}
.process-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }

.process-badge{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:18px;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1rem; color:#fff;
  background:var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow:0 10px 20px -9px rgba(187,34,28,.6);
}
.process-badge::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-5px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(187,34,28,.4);
  animation:badgePulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.process-card:nth-child(2) .process-badge::after{ animation-delay:.3s; }
.process-card:nth-child(3) .process-badge::after{ animation-delay:.6s; }
.process-card:nth-child(4) .process-badge::after{ animation-delay:.9s; }
.process-card:nth-child(5) .process-badge::after{ animation-delay:1.2s; }
@keyframes badgePulse{
  0%{ opacity:.7; transform:scale(.8); }
  100%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(1.5); }
}

.process-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.3; }
.process-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:16px; }
.process-card ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.process-card ul li{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); padding-left:14px; position:relative; }
.process-card ul li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--blue); }

/* decorative sequence connector — desktop only, purely cosmetic; only within a row of 3 */
@media (min-width:901px){
  .process-card:not(:nth-child(3n))::after{
    content:"›"; position:absolute; top:26px; right:-16px; z-index:2;
    font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1; color:var(--line);
  }
  .process-card:nth-child(5)::after{ content:none; }
}

.process-note{
  margin-top:48px; text-align:center; font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.15rem;
  color:var(--navy); max-width:680px; margin-inline:auto;
}

/* =========================================================
   Business Outcomes — icon grid
   ========================================================= */
.outcome-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.outcome-card{
  position:relative; padding:30px 26px 26px; border-radius:var(--radius-md); background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease;
}
.outcome-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px;
  background:var(--grad-brand); transform:scaleY(.3); transform-origin:top;
  opacity:.55; transition:transform .5s var(--ease), opacity .5s ease;
}
.outcome-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); opacity:1; }
.outcome-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color:transparent; }
.outcome-index{
  position:absolute; top:22px; right:24px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:.72rem; color:var(--line); letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.outcome-icon{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #3f7ae0);
  box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(23,84,209,.55);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.outcome-card:nth-child(3n+2) .outcome-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), #d4453d); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(187,34,28,.55); }
.outcome-card:nth-child(3n+3) .outcome-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), #9c2e2b); box-shadow:0 12px 22px -10px rgba(116,21,19,.55); }
.outcome-card:hover .outcome-icon{ transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.outcome-icon svg{ width:22px; height:22px; stroke:#fff; fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.outcome-card h3{ font-size:1.04rem; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; }
.outcome-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }
.outcome-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:44px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .outcome-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .outcome-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Why SYNAPLAB — feature list w/ accent rule
   ========================================================= */
.why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; }
.why-card{ background:#fff; padding:32px 28px; transition:background .35s ease; }
.why-card:hover{ background:var(--surface); }
.why-tag{ font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue); }
.why-card h3{ font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--navy); margin:12px 0 10px; }
.why-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }
.why-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:44px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   Final CTA
   ========================================================= */
.final-cta{
  background:var(--grad-navy); color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.final-cta::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(45% 60% at 90% 100%, rgba(187,34,28,.35), transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(40% 50% at 5% 0%, rgba(23,84,209,.35), transparent 60%);
}
.final-cta .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.final-cta-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
.final-cta h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.7rem); }
.final-cta > .container > .final-cta-grid > div:first-child > p{ margin-top:18px; color:#c7c9ec; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.7; max-width:520px; }
.expect-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.expect-item{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.expect-item .mark{
  flex:none; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; color:#fff; font-size:.9rem;
}
.expect-item h4{ font-size:.96rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:4px; }
.expect-item p{ font-size:.85rem; color:#a9acd6; line-height:1.55; }
.final-cta-actions{ margin-top:40px; display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.final-cta-note{ margin-top:26px; font-size:.85rem; color:#8d90c2; max-width:480px; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .final-cta-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; } }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer{ background:#0c0c26; color:#c7c9ec; padding:80px 0 0; }
.footer-top{
  width:min(1220px,92%); margin-inline:auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:56px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer-brand .brand-word{ color:#fff; }
.footer-statement{ margin-top:18px; font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.7; color:#a9acd6; max-width:340px; }
.footer-tagline{ margin-top:16px; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#6f72a6; font-weight:600; }
.footer-col h3{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; margin-bottom:18px; font-weight:700; }
.footer-col ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.footer-col a{ font-size:.88rem; color:#a9acd6; transition:color .25s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer-col--cta p{ font-size:.85rem; color:#a9acd6; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-bottom{
  width:min(1220px,92%); margin-inline:auto; padding:26px 0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
  font-size:.8rem; color:#6f72a6;
}
.footer-legal{ display:flex; gap:20px; }
.footer-legal a:hover{ color:#fff; }

@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }