/* Expound Coderz Premium Design System — Global Software Product Company */

:root {
    --ec-font: "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --ec-bg: #f8fafc;
    --ec-surface: #ffffff;
    --ec-text: #0b1220;
    --ec-muted: #64748b;
    --ec-accent: #2563eb;
    --ec-accent-2: #7c3aed;
    --ec-accent-hover: #1d4ed8;
    --ec-success: #059669;
    --ec-hero-deep: #030712;
    --ec-hero-mid: #0f172a;
    --ec-hero-text: #f8fafc;
    --ec-hero-muted: #94a3b8;
    --ec-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --ec-radius: 16px;
    --ec-radius-lg: 24px;
    --ec-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    --ec-shadow-hover: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    --ec-gold: #fbbf24;
    --ec-transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Base overrides for premium pages */
.expound-premium,
.expound-premium-home {
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
}

.expound-premium-home .page-main,
.expound-premium-home .column.main {
    padding: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.expound-premium-home .breadcrumbs,
.expound-premium-home .page-title-wrapper {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Container */
.ec-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
}

/* Typography */
.ec-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ec-eyebrow--blue { color: #2563eb; }
.ec-eyebrow--green { color: #059669; }
.ec-eyebrow--light { color: #c7d2fe; }

.ec-section__title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ec-section__title--light { color: #fff; }

.ec-section__subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.ec-section__subtitle--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

/* Buttons */
.ec-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ec-btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.ec-btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}
.ec-btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ec-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.ec-btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ec-accent) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-btn--outline:hover { background: var(--ec-accent); color: #fff !important; }
.ec-btn--white {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ec-accent) !important;
}
.ec-btn--outline.ec-btn--white {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.ec-btn--outline.ec-btn--white:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ec-accent) !important;
    border-color: #fff;
}
.ec-btn--whatsapp {
    background: #25d366;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.ec-btn--lg { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 14px; }
.ec-btn--sm { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 13px; }
.ec-btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* Pills */
.ec-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ec-pill--accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.55), rgba(124,58,237,0.5));
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}
.ec-pill--link {
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-pill--link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Stars */
.ec-stars { color: var(--ec-gold); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.ec-stars--sm { font-size: 14px; }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.ec-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 140px) 0 clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--ec-hero-text);
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% -10%, rgba(99,102,241,0.45) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(80% 60% at 100% 50%, rgba(124,58,237,0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(168deg, var(--ec-hero-deep) 0%, #111827 38%, #1e1b4b 72%, var(--ec-hero-mid) 100%);
}
.ec-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -30% -15% auto;
    height: 75%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 45% at 50% 0%, rgba(56,189,248,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-hero__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 20%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.ec-hero__badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ec-hero__title {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 920px;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 62px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #e2e8f0 55%, #94a3b8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ec-hero__lead {
    margin: 28px auto 0;
    max-width: 700px;
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 20px);
    color: var(--ec-hero-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.ec-hero__cta {
    margin-top: 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ec-hero__trust {
    margin-top: 32px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}
.ec-hero__float {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}
.ec-float-1 {
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    top: 10%; right: -5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.15), transparent 70%);
}
.ec-float-2 {
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    bottom: 15%; left: 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,0.12), transparent 70%);
}

/* Hero entrance animations — visible immediately; animate only when JS is ready */
.ec-animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}
html.ec-js .ec-animate-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    animation: ecFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) forwards;
}
.ec-delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.ec-delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.ec-delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.ec-delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes ecFadeUp {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ===== METRICS ZONE (guarantees + stats) ===== */
.ec-metrics-zone .ec-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ec-metrics-zone .ec-stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .ec-metrics-zone .ec-stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-guarantee-band {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}
/* Legacy selector kept for other pages */
.ec-stats {
    padding: 0 0 16px;
    margin-top: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}
.ec-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
.ec-stat-card {
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: transform var(--ec-transition), box-shadow var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
}
.ec-stat-card__value {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ec-stat-card__label {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.ec-stat-card__desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ===== TRUST STRIP ===== */
.ec-trust-strip {
    padding: 32px 0;
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-trust-strip__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}
.ec-trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    background: var(--ec-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-trust-badge svg { color: var(--ec-gold); }

/* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
.ec-section {
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}
.ec-section--soft { background: var(--ec-bg); }
.ec-section--dark {
    background: var(--ec-hero-deep);
    color: #e2e8f0;
}
.ec-section--dark .ec-section__title { color: #fff; }
.ec-section--dark .ec-section__subtitle { color: #94a3b8; }
.ec-section--gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-section__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.ec-section__header--row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-section__header--row .ec-section__title { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ec-section__header-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ec-section__subtitle--inline {
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.ec-section__subtitle--inline a {
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.ec-section__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.ec-section__cta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

/* ===== SHOPIFY APP STORE HIGHLIGHTS ===== */
.ec-appstore-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-appstore-card {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-appstore-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ec-appstore-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.ec-appstore-card__rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ec-appstore-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== PRODUCT CATEGORIES ===== */
.ec-product-categories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-cat-card {
    display: block;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.ec-cat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.ec-cat-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 16px 0 8px;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-cat-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ec-cat-card__icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-cat-card__icon--magento { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #ea580c); }
.ec-cat-card__icon--shopify { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a); }
.ec-cat-card__icon--wp { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb); }
.ec-cat-card__icon--saas { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed); }
.ec-cat-card__icon--template { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899, #db2777); }
.ec-cat-card__icon--prestashop { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df006a, #a80052); }
.ec-cat-card__icon--techtime { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2, #0e7490); }
.ec-product-categories--6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}
.ec-marketplace-hero--template { background: linear-gradient(168deg, #831843 0%, #111827 100%); }
.ec-marketplace-hero--prestashop { background: linear-gradient(168deg, #500724 0%, #111827 100%); }
.ec-marketplace-hero--techtime { background: linear-gradient(168deg, #164e63 0%, #111827 100%); }
.ec-link-arrow {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.ec-cat-card .ec-link-arrow { color: #93c5fd; }

/* ===== PRODUCT GRID ===== */
.ec-product-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.ec-product-grid--4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}
.ec-product-card {
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-product-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
}
.ec-product-card__link {
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    display: block;
}
.ec-product-card__img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ec-bg);
}
.ec-product-card__img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.ec-product-card:hover .ec-product-card__img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.ec-product-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; left: 12px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: #059669;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-product-card__body { padding: 20px; }
.ec-product-card__body h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-product-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.ec-product-card__price {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-product-card__cta {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    transition: color var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-product-card:hover .ec-product-card__cta { color: var(--ec-accent); }

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */
.ec-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-service-card {
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.ec-service-card__icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ec-service-card__icon--magento { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #ea580c); }
.ec-service-card__icon--shopify { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a); }
.ec-service-card__icon--wordpress { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb); }
.ec-service-card__icon--laravel { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444, #dc2626); }
.ec-service-card__icon--react { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #0891b2); }
.ec-service-card__icon--node { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #84cc16, #65a30d); }
.ec-service-card__icon--python { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5); }
.ec-service-card__icon--design { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899, #db2777); }
.ec-service-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.ec-service-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ec-service-card .ec-link-arrow { color: #93c5fd; }

/* ===== INDUSTRIES ===== */
.ec-industries-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
.ec-industry-card {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-industry-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-industry-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-industry-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===== TECH ===== */
.ec-tech-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ec-tech-pill {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-tech-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-accent);
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== PROCESS ===== */
.ec-process-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}
.ec-process-step {
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    position: relative;
}
.ec-process-step__num {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ec-process-step h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.ec-process-step p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.ec-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.ec-testimonial {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-testimonial:hover { box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.ec-testimonial__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ec-testimonial__source {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--ec-accent, #0ea5e9);
    text-decoration: none;
}
a.ec-testimonial__source:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.ec-testimonial p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    margin: 12px 0 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}
.ec-testimonial footer strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-testimonial footer span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-review-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 36px;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-portfolio-card {
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-portfolio-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ec-portfolio-card__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--ec-accent, #0ea5e9);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ec-portfolio-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-portfolio-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
}
.ec-section__cta-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.ec-appstore-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== SEO CONTENT BLOCK ===== */
.ec-seo-content__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}
.ec-seo-content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-seo-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
}
.ec-seo-content strong {
    color: var(--ec-text);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== SUCCESS CTA ===== */
.ec-success-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.ec-faq-wrap { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ec-faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.ec-faq-item {
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-faq-item summary {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.ec-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ec-faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    transition: transform var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.ec-faq-item p {
    padding: 0 24px 20px;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ===== NEWSLETTER ===== */
.ec-newsletter {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.06), rgba(124,58,237,0.06));
    border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
}
.ec-newsletter__form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}
.ec-newsletter__form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-newsletter__form input:focus { border-color: var(--ec-accent); }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.ec-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}
.ec-contact-info {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 32px 0 0;
}
.ec-contact-info li {
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.ec-contact-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ec-contact-info a {
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.ec-contact-info a:hover { color: #93c5fd !important; }
.ec-contact-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL (progressive: visible without JS; animate when ready) ===== */
.ec-reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}
html.ec-js.ec-reveal-ready .ec-reveal:not(.ec-visible) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
html.ec-js.ec-reveal-ready .ec-reveal.ec-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== CRO WIDGETS ===== */
.ec-sticky-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 900;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    padding: 12px 0;
    transition: bottom 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.ec-sticky-cta--visible { bottom: 0; }
.ec-sticky-cta__inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ec-sticky-cta__text {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}

.ec-floating-whatsapp,
.ec-floating-phone {
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 950;
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transition: transform var(--ec-transition), box-shadow var(--ec-transition);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
/* ===== TAWK.TO NATIVE WIDGET ===== */
.tawk-icon-right,
#tawk-bubble-container,
.tawk-min-container,
iframe[title="chat widget"] {
    z-index: 960 !important;
}
/* Stack our floats above Tawk bubble */
.ec-floating-whatsapp {
    bottom: 100px; right: 24px;
    background: #25d366;
}
.ec-floating-phone {
    bottom: 170px; right: 24px;
    background: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-floating-whatsapp:hover,
.ec-floating-phone:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Modals */
.ec-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.ec-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
}
.ec-modal__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.ec-modal__content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 440px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    animation: ecModalIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.ec-modal__content h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 8px 0 12px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-modal__content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.ec-modal__content form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.ec-modal__content input {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
    font-size: 15px;
}
.ec-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; right: 16px;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border: none;
    background: var(--ec-bg);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-modal__close:hover { background: #e2e8f0; }

@keyframes ecModalIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

/* Social proof toast */
.ec-social-proof {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    z-index: 940;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
    max-width: 400px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.ec-social-proof--visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.ec-social-proof__icon {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #dcfce7;
    color: #059669;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ec-social-proof__text {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ===== PRODUCT PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.expound-product-premium .ec-product-trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    background: var(--ec-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-product-trust__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-product-trust__item svg { color: var(--ec-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }

.expound-product-premium .product-info-main {
    position: relative;
}
.expound-product-premium .product-info-main .product.attribute.sku {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}

/* ===== MARKETPLACE CATEGORY ===== */
.ec-marketplace-hero,
.ec-services-hero {
    padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0;
    text-align: center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% -10%, rgba(99,102,241,0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(168deg, var(--ec-hero-deep) 0%, #111827 100%);
    color: var(--ec-hero-text);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.ec-marketplace-hero__title,
.ec-services-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-marketplace-hero__desc,
.ec-services-hero__desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--ec-hero-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.ec-services-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ec-product-appstore {
    padding: 24px 0 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.expound-about-page .page-title-wrapper,
.expound-about-hub .page-title-wrapper,
.expound-portfolio-page .page-title-wrapper,
.expound-contact-page .page-title-wrapper,
.expound-services-hub .page-title-wrapper,
.expound-about-hub .breadcrumbs,
.expound-services-hub .breadcrumbs,
.expound-portfolio-hub .breadcrumbs,
.expound-about-hub .cms-page,
.expound-services-hub .cms-page,
.expound-portfolio-hub .cms-page { display: none !important; }

/* ===== SERVICES, ABOUT & PORTFOLIO HUB PAGES ===== */
.expound-services-hub .page-main,
.expound-about-hub .page-main,
.expound-portfolio-hub .page-main,
.expound-quote-hub .page-main,
.expound-contact-hub .page-main,
.expound-services-hub .column.main,
.expound-about-hub .column.main,
.expound-portfolio-hub .column.main,
.expound-quote-hub .column.main,
.expound-contact-hub .column.main {
    padding: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}
.ec-services-hub,
.ec-about-hub,
.ec-portfolio-hub,
.ec-quote-hub,
.ec-contact-hub { padding-bottom: 0; }
.ec-services-hero--hub {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(64px, 10vw, 100px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ec-services-stats {
    margin-top: -32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
}
.ec-services-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ec-services-stats__item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-services-stats__item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
}
.ec-services-stats__item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ec-services-stats__item span {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-services-stats__item small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}
.ec-services-featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.ec-service-hub-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.ec-service-hub-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
}
.ec-service-hub-card__tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.ec-service-hub-card__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--magento { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #ea580c); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--shopify { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--wordpress { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--design { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899, #db2777); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--migration { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--api { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2, #0e7490); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--services { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5); }
.ec-service-hub-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.ec-service-hub-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ec-services-catalog {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
}
.ec-services-catalog__col h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-services-catalog__col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.ec-services-catalog__col li {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ec-services-catalog__col a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-text) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}
.ec-services-catalog__col a:hover {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: var(--ec-accent) !important;
    padding-left: 18px;
}
.ec-why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.ec-why-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.4);
}
.ec-why-card__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.3), rgba(124,58,237,0.3));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ec-why-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.ec-why-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ec-services-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-services-hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .ec-services-hero__actions .ec-btn { width: 100%; }
}

.ec-marketplace-hero__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.expound-marketplace .page-title-wrapper { display: none !important; }
.expound-services-page .page-title-wrapper { display: none !important; }

/* ===== PRODUCT TABS (porto_child override) ===== */
.ec-product-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-product-tabs__menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.ec-product-tabs__menu li {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
}
.ec-product-tabs__menu li:hover {
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.06);
}
.ec-product-tabs__menu li.active {
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
.ec-product-tabs__badge {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    background: var(--ec-bg);
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
}

.ec-service-hub-card__icon--services { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--laravel { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444, #dc2626); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--react { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #0891b2); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--node { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--python { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #1d4ed8); }
.ec-service-hub-card__icon--logo {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}
.ec-service-hub-card__logo {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* ===== PORTFOLIO HUB PAGE ===== */
.ec-portfolio-hero {
    padding-bottom: clamp(72px, 8vw, 96px);
}
.ec-portfolio-hero__pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.ec-portfolio-hero__pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ec-portfolio-scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 20px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 28px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border-radius: 20px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-portfolio-scroll-cue:hover { opacity: 1; }
.ec-portfolio-scroll-cue span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 8px;
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    margin-left: -2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: #fff;
    animation: ecScrollCue 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ecScrollCue {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    60% { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0.2; }
}
.ec-portfolio-marquee {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
}
.ec-portfolio-marquee__badge {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.ec-portfolio-marquee__badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
}
.ec-portfolio-stats .ec-services-stats__item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-portfolio-stats .ec-services-stats__item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(37,99,235,0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-portfolio-stats .ec-services-stats__item:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(120%);
}
.ec-portfolio-cases {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}
.ec-portfolio-case--premium {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.ec-portfolio-case--premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.22);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__visual--shopify {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532d 0%, #052e16 55%, #0f172a 100%);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__visual--magento {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c2d12 0%, #431407 55%, #0f172a 100%);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__browser {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}
.ec-portfolio-case__browser span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__browser span:nth-child(1) { background: #f87171; }
.ec-portfolio-case__browser span:nth-child(2) { background: #fbbf24; }
.ec-portfolio-case__browser span:nth-child(3) { background: #4ade80; }
.ec-portfolio-case__visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.ec-portfolio-case--premium:hover .ec-portfolio-case__visual img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 50%, transparent 60%);
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-portfolio-case--premium:hover .ec-portfolio-case__shine {
    transform: translateX(120%);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__body {
    padding: 24px 26px 28px;
}
.ec-portfolio-case__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.ec-portfolio-case__body h3 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__desc {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__result {
    margin: 0;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-portfolio-case__result strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-portfolio-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ec-portfolio-search {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.ec-portfolio-search:focus-within {
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
}
.ec-portfolio-search svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-portfolio-search__input {
    width: 100%;
    border: 0;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
    color: var(--ec-text);
    background: transparent;
}
.ec-portfolio-search__input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.ec-portfolio-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ec-portfolio-filters__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.ec-portfolio-filters__count {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 24px;
    height: 22px;
    padding: 0 7px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #64748b;
}
.ec-portfolio-filters__btn:hover,
.ec-portfolio-filters__btn.is-active {
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
.ec-portfolio-filters__btn.is-active .ec-portfolio-filters__count,
.ec-portfolio-filters__btn:hover .ec-portfolio-filters__count {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-portfolio-results {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-portfolio-grid--hub {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__item {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
    text-align: left;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__item.is-filtered-in {
    animation: ecPortfolioIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) backwards;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__thumb {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2e8f0, #f8fafc);
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__item:hover .ec-portfolio-grid__thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #94a3b8;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f5f9, #e2e8f0);
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 20%, rgba(15,23,42,0.72) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__overlay span {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__item:hover .ec-portfolio-grid__overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__item:hover .ec-portfolio-grid__overlay span {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__meta {
    padding: 16px 18px 18px;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__meta h3 {
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.ec-portfolio-grid__tag--shopify { color: #16a34a; background: #dcfce7; }
.ec-portfolio-grid__tag--magento { color: #ea580c; background: #ffedd5; }
.ec-portfolio-grid__tag--wordpress { color: #2563eb; background: #dbeafe; }
.ec-portfolio-load-more {
    margin-top: 36px;
    text-align: center;
}
.ec-service-hub-card--dark {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.ec-service-hub-card--dark:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.ec-service-hub-card--dark h3 {
    color: #f8fafc;
}
.ec-service-hub-card--dark p {
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.ec-testimonial--premium {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 36px;
}
.ec-testimonial__quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
    pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ecPortfolioIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ec-portfolio-toolbar {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .ec-portfolio-search {
        flex: 1;
        max-width: 380px;
    }
    .ec-portfolio-filters {
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ec-portfolio-cases {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-portfolio-grid--hub {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .ec-portfolio-grid__meta {
        padding: 12px 12px 14px;
    }
    .ec-portfolio-grid__meta h3 {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .ec-portfolio-hero__pills {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .ec-portfolio-hero__pill {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
}

/* ===== QUOTE HUB PAGE ===== */
.expound-quote-hub .page-main,
.expound-quote-hub .column.main {
    padding: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}
.expound-quote-hub .page-title-wrapper,
.expound-quote-hub .breadcrumbs { display: none !important; }
.ec-quote-hub { padding-bottom: 0; }
.ec-quote-hero { padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px); }
.ec-quote-hero__pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.ec-quote-hero__pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}
.ec-quote-stats { padding-bottom: 40px; }
.ec-quote-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(280px, 0.85fr);
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}
.ec-quote-form-panel {
    padding: 32px 32px 36px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-quote-form-panel__header h2 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-quote-form-panel__header p {
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-quote-progress {
    height: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-quote-progress__bar {
    width: 33%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.ec-quote-steps {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.ec-quote-steps li {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-quote-steps li span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #64748b;
}
.ec-quote-steps li.is-active,
.ec-quote-steps li.is-done {
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.2);
}
.ec-quote-steps li.is-active span,
.ec-quote-steps li.is-done span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-quote-form__step {
    border: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    min-width: 0;
    display: none;
    animation: ecQuoteStepIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.ec-quote-form__step.is-active { display: block; }
@keyframes ecQuoteStepIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(16px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.ec-quote-form__legend {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
}
.ec-quote-form__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
.ec-quote-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}
.ec-quote-field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.ec-quote-field__label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-quote-field__label em {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-style: normal;
}
.ec-quote-field input,
.ec-quote-field select,
.ec-quote-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
    color: var(--ec-text);
    background: #fff;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    outline: none;
}
.ec-quote-field select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
}
.ec-quote-field textarea {
    min-height: 140px;
    resize: vertical;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.ec-quote-field input:focus,
.ec-quote-field select:focus,
.ec-quote-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
}
.ec-quote-field.is-invalid input,
.ec-quote-field.is-invalid select,
.ec-quote-field.is-invalid textarea {
    border-color: #ef4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239,68,68,0.1);
}
.ec-quote-field__hint {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    text-align: right;
}
.ec-quote-form__consent {
    margin: 8px 0 20px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-quote-form__consent p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-quote-form__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.ec-quote-submit,
.ec-quote-submit:hover,
.ec-quote-submit:focus,
.ec-quote-submit:active,
.ec-quote-submit:disabled,
.ec-quote-submit[disabled],
.ec-quote-submit.is-loading,
button.ec-quote-submit.ec-btn--primary {
    background: #1e3a8a !important;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #312e81) !important;
    background-color: #1e40af !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.4) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    filter: none !important;
}
.ec-quote-submit .ec-quote-submit__label,
.ec-quote-submit:disabled .ec-quote-submit__label,
.ec-quote-submit[disabled] .ec-quote-submit__label,
.ec-quote-submit.is-loading .ec-quote-submit__label,
.ec-quote-submit span {
    color: #fff !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}
.ec-quote-submit.is-loading,
.ec-quote-submit:disabled,
.ec-quote-submit[disabled] {
    pointer-events: none;
    cursor: wait !important;
}
.ec-quote-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}
.ec-quote-sidebar__card {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-quote-sidebar__card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-quote-sidebar__card > p {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-quote-sidebar__card--accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #f5f3ff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.15);
}
.ec-quote-sidebar__contacts {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.ec-btn--block {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}
.ec-quote-process {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}
.ec-quote-process li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.ec-quote-process__num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    background: #eff6ff;
}
.ec-quote-process strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-quote-process p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-quote-benefits {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}
.ec-quote-benefits li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.ec-quote-benefits li > span {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.ec-quote-benefits strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-quote-benefits p {
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-testimonial--compact {
    padding: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-testimonial--compact p {
    margin: 10px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-testimonial--compact cite {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ec-quote-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-quote-sidebar {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    }
    .ec-testimonial--compact {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ec-quote-form-panel {
        padding: 22px 18px 26px;
    }
    .ec-quote-form__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-quote-steps li {
        font-size: 0;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 10px;
    }
    .ec-quote-steps li span {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .ec-quote-form__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .ec-quote-form__actions .ec-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .ec-quote-sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ===== CONTACT HUB PAGE ===== */
.expound-contact-hub .page-main,
.expound-contact-hub .column.main {
    padding: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}
.expound-contact-hub .page-title-wrapper,
.expound-contact-hub .breadcrumbs,
.expound-contact-hub .contacts-title { display: none !important; }
.ec-contact-hub { padding-bottom: 0; }
.ec-contact-hero { padding-bottom: clamp(56px, 7vw, 80px); }
.ec-contact-hero__pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.ec-contact-hero__pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}
.ec-contact-stats { padding-bottom: 40px; }
.ec-contact-channels {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-contact-channel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.ec-contact-channel:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.22);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
.ec-contact-channel__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-contact-channel__icon--whatsapp { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a); }
.ec-contact-channel__icon--phone { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #4f46e5); }
.ec-contact-channel__icon--email { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #2563eb); }
.ec-contact-channel__icon--ticket { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5); }
.ec-contact-channel__icon--office { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ea580c); }
.ec-contact-channel h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-contact-channel p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    flex: 1;
}
.ec-contact-channel__value {
    display: block;
    margin: 4px 0 2px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(280px, 0.8fr);
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}
.ec-contact-form-panel .ec-quote-form__actions {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
.ec-contact-aside {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}
.ec-contact-map-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-contact-map-card__header {
    padding: 20px 20px 12px;
}
.ec-contact-map-card__header h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-contact-map-card__header p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-contact-map {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}
.ec-contact-map iframe {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}
.ec-contact-social {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ec-contact-social__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.ec-contact-social__link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ec-contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ec-contact-hero__pills {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .ec-contact-hero__pill {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
    .ec-contact-channels {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ===== ABOUT HUB PAGE ===== */
.ec-stack-expertise {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.ec-stack-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-stack-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
}
.ec-stack-card__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ec-stack-card__icon--php { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed); }
.ec-stack-card__icon--react { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #0891b2); }
.ec-stack-card__icon--python { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb); }
.ec-stack-card__icon--api { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706); }
.ec-stack-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-stack-card p {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-stack-card__techs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.ec-stack-card__techs span {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Trust pillars */
.ec-trust-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-trust-pillar {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-trust-pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.ec-trust-pillar__icon {
    display: block;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ec-trust-pillar strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ec-trust-pillar span:last-child {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ===== ABOUT HUB PAGE ===== */
.ec-about-story {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}
.ec-about-story__content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ec-about-story__content p strong {
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-about-story__aside {
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}
.ec-about-info-card {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-about-info-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-about-info-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.ec-about-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-about-timeline__item {
    padding: 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-about-timeline__item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
}
.ec-about-timeline__year {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.ec-about-timeline__item h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-about-timeline__item p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-about-marketplace {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-about-marketplace__card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-about-marketplace__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
}
.ec-about-marketplace__card strong {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-about-marketplace__card span:not(.ec-link-arrow) {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-about-marketplace__card .ec-link-arrow {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ec-about-story {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-services-stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .ec-services-stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ===== GLOBAL MAGENTO OVERRIDES ===== */
.expound-premium .page-main {
    max-width: 100%;
}
.expound-premium .product-item-info {
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.expound-premium .product-item-info:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
}
.expound-premium .product-item .product-item-name a {
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text) !important;
}
.expound-premium .price-box .price {
    font-family: var(--ec-font);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-accent) !important;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
.expound-services-page .page-title-wrapper { display: none !important; }
.cms-page-view .ec-service-page-hero + .cms-page { padding-top: 0; }

/* ===== PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.ec-product-enhancements { margin-top: 48px; }
.ec-product-demo {
    padding: 64px 0;
    background: var(--ec-hero-deep);
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-product-demo__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ec-product-demo h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 8px 0 16px;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-product-demo p { color: #94a3b8; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ec-demo-browser {
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.ec-demo-browser__bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.ec-demo-browser__bar span {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.ec-demo-browser__body {
    padding: 48px 32px;
    text-align: center;
}
.ec-demo-browser__body p { color: #64748b; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ec-demo-browser__body a {
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ec-roi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-roi-card {
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    text-align: center;
}
.ec-roi-card__metric {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #059669;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ec-roi-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ec-muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

.ec-support-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-support-card {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-support-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-support-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ec-muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ===== BLOG GRID ===== */
.ec-blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.ec-blog-card {
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
}
.ec-blog-card__link {
    display: block;
    padding: 28px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
}
.ec-blog-card__date {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-blog-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 10px 0 8px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.ec-blog-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ec-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ec-product-demo__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ec-floating-phone { bottom: 160px; right: 16px; }
    .ec-floating-whatsapp { bottom: 90px; right: 16px; }
    .ec-social-proof { left: 16px; right: 16px; max-width: none; }
    .ec-sticky-cta__text { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ec-animate-in, .ec-reveal, .ec-product-card, .ec-cat-card {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ===== EEAT ===== */
.ec-eeat-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; display: grid; gap: 12px; max-width: 820px; }
.ec-eeat-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.ec-eeat-item__check { color: var(--ec-accent, #2563eb); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ec-eeat-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.ec-eeat-badges .ec-trust-badge { text-decoration: none; }

/* ===== FAQ ENGINE ===== */
.ec-faq-engine__toolbar { margin-bottom: 24px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.ec-faq-engine__search {
    width: 100%; max-width: 480px; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.12); font-size: 1rem;
}
.ec-faq-engine__filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.ec-faq-filter {
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.12); background: #fff; border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 0.875rem; cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-faq-filter:hover { border-color: var(--ec-accent); color: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-faq-filter.is-active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
}
.ec-faq-engine__more { text-align: center; margin-top: 24px; }
.ec-faq-item--hidden { display: none; }
.ec-faq-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    background: var(--ec-bg);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    border: 1px dashed var(--ec-border);
}

/* ===== FAQ PREMIUM ===== */
.ec-faq-premium {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 110px) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef2ff 50%, #f8fafc 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-faq-premium__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(60% 50% at 20% 20%, rgba(99,102,241,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(50% 40% at 80% 80%, rgba(124,58,237,0.1) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-faq-premium__shell {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
    padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
}
.ec-faq-premium__header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-faq-premium__header .ec-section__title { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ec-faq-premium__header .ec-section__subtitle { text-align: left; margin: 0; max-width: 560px; }
.ec-faq-premium__stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}
.ec-faq-premium__stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eff6ff, #f5f3ff);
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid #c7d2fe;
    min-width: 80px;
}
.ec-faq-premium__stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.ec-faq-premium__stat span {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-faq-premium__search-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
}
.ec-faq-premium__search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-faq-premium__search {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    background: var(--ec-bg);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: border-color var(--ec-transition), box-shadow var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-faq-premium__search:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--ec-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
}
.ec-faq-premium__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.ec-faq-item--premium {
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--ec-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--ec-transition), box-shadow var(--ec-transition), background var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-faq-item--premium:hover {
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}
.ec-faq-item--premium[open] {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
}
.ec-faq-item--premium summary {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.ec-faq-item--premium summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ec-faq-item__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
}
.ec-faq-item__q {
    flex: 1;
    line-height: 1.45;
    text-align: left;
}
.ec-faq-item__chev {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.08);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform var(--ec-transition), background var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-faq-item__chev::before,
.ec-faq-item__chev::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ec-accent);
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: transform var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-faq-item__chev::before { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.ec-faq-item__chev::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); }
.ec-faq-item--premium[open] .ec-faq-item__chev {
    background: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-faq-item--premium[open] .ec-faq-item__chev::before,
.ec-faq-item--premium[open] .ec-faq-item__chev::after {
    background: #fff;
}
.ec-faq-item--premium[open] .ec-faq-item__chev::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0;
}
.ec-faq-item__body {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 70px;
    animation: ecFaqOpen 0.25s ease;
}
@keyframes ecFaqOpen {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.ec-faq-item__body p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--ec-bg);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-faq-premium__footer {
    margin-top: 36px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.ec-faq-premium__footer p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ec-faq-premium__header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-faq-premium__stats {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .ec-faq-item__body {
        padding-left: 20px;
    }
}

/* ===== GEO LINKS ===== */
.ec-geo-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.ec-geo-link {
    display: inline-flex; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.08); color: var(--ec-accent, #2563eb);
    text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.ec-geo-link:hover { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.15); }

/* ===== CASE GRID ===== */
.ec-case-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.ec-case-card {
    background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
}
.ec-case-card__result { color: var(--ec-accent, #2563eb); font-weight: 600; margin: 8px 0 0; }

/* ===== ROI WIDGET ===== */
.ec-roi-widget {
    position: fixed;
    left: 16px;
    bottom: 90px;
    z-index: 10050;
    max-width: 300px;
}
.ec-roi-widget__toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b, #312e81);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(49,46,129,0.45);
    transition: transform var(--ec-transition), box-shadow var(--ec-transition);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.ec-roi-widget__toggle:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(49,46,129,0.55);
}
.ec-roi-widget--open .ec-roi-widget__toggle {
    display: none;
}
.ec-roi-widget__panel {
    display: none;
    width: 300px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,0.22);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    gap: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}
.ec-roi-widget--open .ec-roi-widget__panel {
    display: grid;
    animation: ecRoiSlideUp 0.25s ease;
}
.ec-roi-widget__panel[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}
@keyframes ecRoiSlideUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.ec-roi-widget__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 16px 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff, #f5f3ff);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-roi-widget__head strong {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-roi-widget__close {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
    color: var(--ec-text);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background var(--ec-transition), color var(--ec-transition);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.ec-roi-widget__close:hover {
    background: #fee2e2;
    color: #dc2626;
}
.ec-roi-widget__panel label {
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 16px 0;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-roi-widget__panel input[type="number"] {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    font-size: 15px;
}
.ec-roi-widget__panel input[type="range"] {
    accent-color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-roi-widget__result {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    margin: 8px 16px 0;
}
.ec-roi-widget__panel .ec-btn {
    margin: 12px 16px 8px;
}
.ec-roi-widget__dismiss {
    display: block;
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
    margin: 0 16px 16px;
    padding: 10px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.ec-roi-widget__dismiss:hover {
    color: var(--ec-text);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ec-roi-widget { left: 12px; bottom: 150px; max-width: calc(100vw - 24px); }
    .ec-roi-widget__panel { width: min(300px, calc(100vw - 24px)); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ec-animate-in, .ec-reveal, .ec-product-card, .ec-cat-card {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ===== TECHTIME BLOCKS ===== */
.ec-techtime-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(37,99,235,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0f172a 0%, #111827 100%);
}

.ec-techtime-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ec-techtime-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.ec-techtime-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.ec-techtime-card--featured {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.22) 0%, rgba(124,58,237,0.15) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.45);
}

.ec-techtime-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #7c3aed);
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.ec-techtime-card__hours {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ec-techtime-card__num {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.ec-techtime-card__unit {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.ec-techtime-card__title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.ec-techtime-card__desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    flex: 1;
}

.ec-techtime-card__price {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ec-techtime-card__rate {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ec-techtime-card .ec-btn--ghost {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ec-techtime-card .ec-btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* Hard contrast lock: never allow white cards + white type in TechTime */
.ec-section--dark .ec-techtime-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
    border-color: rgba(148,163,184,0.22) !important;
}
.ec-section--dark .ec-techtime-card__num,
.ec-section--dark .ec-techtime-card__price {
    color: #fff !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff !important;
}
.ec-section--dark .ec-techtime-card__title,
.ec-section--dark .ec-techtime-card__unit,
.ec-section--dark .ec-techtime-card__rate {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ec-techtime-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ec-techtime-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .ec-techtime-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ec-techtime-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ===== BLOG PREMIUM ===== */
.expound-blog-premium .page-title-wrapper { display: none !important; }
.expound-blog-premium .mpblog-post-list .post-list,
.expound-blog-premium .post-list-wrapper {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
}
.expound-blog-premium .mpblog-post-list .post-item,
.expound-blog-premium .post-list .post-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.expound-blog-premium .mpblog-post-list .post-item:hover,
.expound-blog-premium .post-list .post-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover, 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1));
}
.expound-blog-premium .post-view,
.expound-blog-premium .mpblog-post-view {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px) 48px;
    font-family: var(--ec-font, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif);
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.expound-blog-premium .post-view .post-title,
.expound-blog-premium .mpblog-post-view .post-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ===== HOMEPAGE V2 — Mockup-aligned layout ===== */
.ec-premium-v2 .ec-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, #60a5fa 0%, #38bdf8 55%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Split hero */
.ec-hero--split {
    text-align: left;
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}
.ec-hero__split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.ec-hero__tech-line {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #a5b4fc;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ec-hero__title--split {
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px);
    background: none;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-hero__lead--split {
    margin: 20px 0 0;
    max-width: 540px;
    text-align: left;
}
.ec-hero__trust--inline {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
}
.ec-hero__cta--left {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.ec-hero-quickstats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.ec-hero-quickstats__item {
    text-align: left;
}
.ec-hero-quickstats__item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-hero-quickstats__item span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Dashboard visual */
.ec-hero__visual { perspective: 1200px; }
.ec-dashboard {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(4deg);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.ec-hero__visual:hover .ec-dashboard {
    transform: rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(2deg);
}
.ec-dashboard__bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ec-dashboard__dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #475569;
}
.ec-dashboard__dot:nth-child(1) { background: #ef4444; }
.ec-dashboard__dot:nth-child(2) { background: #eab308; }
.ec-dashboard__dot:nth-child(3) { background: #22c55e; }
.ec-dashboard__title {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.ec-dashboard__body { padding: 20px; }
.ec-dashboard__metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ec-dashboard__metric {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ec-dashboard__metric span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.ec-dashboard__metric strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f8fafc;
    margin: 4px 0;
}
.ec-dashboard__up {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #34d399;
}
.ec-dashboard__chart {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 8px;
    height: 100px;
    padding: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ec-dashboard__bar-col {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.6), rgba(99,102,241,0.2));
    min-height: 20%;
}
.ec-dashboard__bar-col--active {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #6366f1, #4f46e5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.5);
}
.ec-dashboard__orders { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.ec-dashboard__order {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.ec-dashboard__order strong {
    color: #34d399;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Partner logos */
.ec-partners {
    padding: 28px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-partners__label {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.ec-partners__grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px 28px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ec-partners__logo {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #94a3b8;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: color var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-partners__logo:hover { color: var(--ec-text); }

/* KPI stats row */
.ec-kpi-stats {
    padding: 48px 0;
    background: var(--ec-bg);
}
.ec-kpi-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}
.ec-kpi-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.16);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-kpi-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.ec-kpi-stat__icon { font-size: 24px; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ec-kpi-stat__value,
.ec-kpi-stat__value .ec-counter {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 28px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff;
}
.ec-kpi-stat__label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* What We Build cards */
.ec-section--build {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-section--build::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-build-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}
.ec-build-card {
    padding: 0;
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.ec-build-card--premium::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35), transparent);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-build-card--premium:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ec-build-card__visual {
    aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
}
.ec-build-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) 0%, transparent 55%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.ec-build-card:hover .ec-build-card__overlay { opacity: 1; }
.ec-build-card__index { display: none !important; }
.ec-build-card__logo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
}
.ec-build-card__logo-badge img {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
.ec-build-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.ec-build-card:hover .ec-build-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.ec-build-card__body {
    padding: 24px 28px 28px;
}
.ec-build-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}
.ec-build-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-build-card__desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.ec-build-card:hover h3 { color: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-build-card ul {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.ec-build-card li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    padding: 6px 0 6px 22px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.45;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-build-card:hover li { transform: translateX(3px); }
.ec-build-card li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    margin-top: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ec-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}
.ec-build-card__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-build-card:hover .ec-build-card__link { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Case studies */
.ec-case-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.ec-case-card {
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-case-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.ec-case-card__visual {
    height: 140px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}
.ec-case-card__visual--fashion { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce7f3, #fbcfe8); }
.ec-case-card__visual--retail { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0e7ff, #c7d2fe); }
.ec-case-card__visual--d2c { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fae5, #a7f3d0); }
.ec-case-card__visual--enterprise { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe, #93c5fd); }
.ec-case-card__visual--consumer { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a); }
.ec-case-card__visual--catalog { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e8ff, #e9d5ff); }
.ec-case-card__brand {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(15,23,42,0.75);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.ec-case-card__body { padding: 24px; }
.ec-case-card__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ec-case-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.ec-case-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ec-case-card__metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ec-case-card__metric {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: #ecfdf5;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}
.ec-case-card__metric strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #059669;
}
.ec-case-card__metric span {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #047857;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Comparison table */
.ec-compare {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ec-compare__col {
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-compare__col--others {
    background: #fef2f2;
    border-color: #fecaca;
}
.ec-compare__col--expound {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eff6ff, #f5f3ff);
    border-color: #c7d2fe;
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover);
}
.ec-compare__col h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.ec-compare__col ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.ec-compare__col li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.ec-compare__col li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ec-compare__col li span {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
}
.ec-compare__col--others li span {
    background: #fee2e2;
    color: #dc2626;
}
.ec-compare__col--expound li span {
    background: #d1fae5;
    color: #059669;
}

/* Technology grid */
.ec-section--tech {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-section--tech::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: ecTechGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes ecTechGlow {
    from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
    to { transform: translate(-30px, 20px) scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}
.ec-tech-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
}
.ec-tech-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 28px 20px 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-tech-card__ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -50%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, var(--brand-color, #2563eb), transparent 30%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
    animation: ecRotateGlow 4s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-tech-card:hover .ec-tech-card__ring { opacity: 0.12; }
.ec-tech-card__icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.ec-tech-card:hover .ec-tech-card__icon-wrap {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-color, #2563eb) 22%, transparent);
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-color, #2563eb) 35%, transparent);
}
.ec-tech-card__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
.ec-tech-card__name {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ec-tech-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-color, #2563eb) 35%, transparent);
}
.ec-tech-brands { display: none; }

/* Industries row */
.ec-industries-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ec-industry-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    transition: all var(--ec-transition);
    cursor: default;
}
.ec-industry-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow);
}
.ec-industry-pill__icon { font-size: 18px; }

/* Testimonials v2 */
.ec-testimonials-grid--v2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.ec-testimonial--v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.ec-testimonial__head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ec-testimonial__avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-accent), var(--ec-accent-2));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ec-testimonial__head strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-testimonial__head span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}
.ec-testimonial__head em {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Products carousel — premium with images */
.ec-section--products {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 100%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.07), transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #fff 55%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}
.ec-products-carousel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr 52px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}
.expound-premium .ec-products-carousel__arrow,
.expound-premium button.ec-products-carousel__arrow {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #7c3aed);
    color: #fff !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}
.expound-premium .ec-products-carousel__arrow:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.45);
}
.expound-premium .ec-products-carousel__arrow svg {
    display: block;
    stroke: #fff;
}
.ec-products-carousel__viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.ec-products-carousel__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 8px 4px 16px;
    will-change: transform;
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    width: 320px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 30%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4), transparent 70%);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.ec-products-carousel__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
}
.ec-products-carousel__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide:hover .ec-products-carousel__img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.ec-products-carousel__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.ec-products-carousel__rating-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #92400e;
    background: #fef3c7;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide--shopify .ec-products-carousel__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #052e16, #14532d); }
.ec-products-carousel__slide--magento .ec-products-carousel__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c2d12, #c2410c); }
.ec-products-carousel__slide--wordpress .ec-products-carousel__media { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c4a6e, #0369a1); }
.ec-products-carousel__body {
    padding: 20px 22px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide:hover h3 { color: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-products-carousel__slide p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    flex: 1;
}
.ec-products-carousel__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, gap 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide:hover .ec-products-carousel__cta {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    gap: 10px;
}
.ec-products-carousel__slide--all .ec-products-carousel__media--all {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b, #4c1d95, #2563eb);
    min-height: 0;
}
.ec-products-carousel__plus {
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: 200;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    animation: ecProductPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ecProductPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
}
.ec-products-carousel__dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.ec-products-carousel__dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.ec-products-carousel__dot.is-active {
    width: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #7c3aed);
}
.ec-compact-products { display: none; }

/* Trust bar */
.ec-trust-bar {
    padding: 32px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #312e81, #4c1d95);
}
.ec-trust-bar__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-trust-bar__label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.ec-trust-bar__badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ec-trust-bar__badge {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-trust-bar__badge:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }

/* Triple column block */
.ec-triple-col__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}
.ec-triple-col__grid--2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.ec-triple-col__title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-triple-col__intro {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: -8px 0 18px;
}
.ec-knowledge-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    padding: 0;
}
.ec-knowledge-list__item {
    padding: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
}
.ec-knowledge-list__item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}
.ec-knowledge-list__link {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-knowledge-list__title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ec-knowledge-list__excerpt {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ec-knowledge-list__cta {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-knowledge-list__link:hover .ec-knowledge-list__title {
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}
.ec-knowledge-list a {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.45;
    transition: color var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-knowledge-list a:hover { color: var(--ec-accent); }
.ec-faq-mini__item {
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: var(--ec-surface);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-faq-mini__item summary {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.ec-faq-mini__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ec-faq-mini__item p {
    padding: 0 16px 14px;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.ec-cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e1b4b, #312e81);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(49,46,129,0.35);
}
.ec-cta-box__icon { font-size: 40px; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ec-cta-box h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-cta-box ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
}
.ec-cta-box li {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 6px 0 6px 22px;
    position: relative;
    color: #c7d2fe;
}
.ec-cta-box li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #34d399;
    font-weight: 900;
}
.ec-cta-box .ec-btn { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.ec-process-timeline--7 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
}

/* Hero laptop mockup */
.ec-hero-laptop {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ec-hero-laptop__screen {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 4px 4px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
    background: #0f172a;
}
.ec-hero-laptop__base {
    height: 14px;
    margin: 0 8%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #334155, #1e293b);
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* Partner SVG logos */
.ec-partners__logo img {
    height: 28px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 120px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(1) opacity(0.65);
    transition: filter var(--ec-transition), transform var(--ec-transition);
}
.ec-partners__logo:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0) opacity(1);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Case study screenshots */
.ec-case-card__visual {
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
    position: relative;
}
.ec-case-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.ec-case-card:hover .ec-case-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Case study detail page */
.ec-case-study-page .ec-case-study-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 64px 0 72px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a5f 50%, #0f172a 100%);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ec-case-study-hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ec-case-study-back {
    display: inline-block;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ec-case-study-back:hover { color: #fff; }
.ec-case-study-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 12px 0 16px;
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-case-study-hero__lead {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ec-case-study-hero__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ec-case-study-hero__meta strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); }
.ec-case-study-hero__metrics {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}
.ec-case-study-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.ec-case-study-overview {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #475569;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0;
}
.ec-case-study-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
.ec-case-study-gallery__item {
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.ec-case-study-gallery__item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}
.ec-case-study-approach {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    counter-reset: approach;
}
.ec-case-study-approach li {
    counter-increment: approach;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
    gap: 12px 16px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.ec-case-study-approach li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.ec-case-study-approach li::before {
    content: counter(approach, decimal-leading-zero);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ec-accent, #2563eb);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.ec-case-study-approach strong {
    display: block;
    grid-column: 2;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ec-case-study-approach span {
    grid-column: 2;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.ec-case-study-facts {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.ec-case-study-facts dt {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.ec-case-study-facts dd {
    margin: 0;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: right;
}
.ec-case-study-metric {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    min-width: 120px;
}
.ec-case-study-metric strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #60a5fa;
}
.ec-case-study-metric span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}
.ec-case-study-hero__visual {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    background: #1e293b;
}
.ec-case-study-hero__browser {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: #334155;
}
.ec-case-study-hero__browser span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #64748b;
}
.ec-case-study-hero__visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}
.ec-case-study-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}
.ec-case-study-block {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.ec-case-study-block__label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--ec-accent, #2563eb);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ec-case-study-block h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.ec-case-study-block p {
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ec-case-study-block ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.ec-case-study-block--results {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.ec-case-study-block__metrics {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.ec-case-study-quote {
    margin: 0 0 40px;
    padding: 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff, #dbeafe);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ec-accent, #2563eb);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}
.ec-case-study-quote p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.ec-case-study-quote footer {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-style: normal;
}
.ec-case-study-sidebar__card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ec-case-study-sidebar__card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ec-case-study-techs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.ec-case-study-techs span {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: #334155;
}
.ec-case-study-sidebar__cta p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ec-case-study-sidebar__cta .ec-btn { margin-bottom: 10px; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ec-hero__split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
    .ec-hero__lead--split { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
    .ec-hero__cta--left { justify-content: center; }
    .ec-hero__trust--inline { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .ec-hero-quickstats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-hero__visual { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .ec-kpi-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-build-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .ec-products-carousel { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr 40px; gap: 8px; }
    .expound-premium .ec-products-carousel__arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .ec-case-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-case-study-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ec-case-study-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ec-case-study-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ec-compact-products { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-techtime-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .ec-triple-col__grid,
    .ec-triple-col__grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ec-techtime-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-testimonials-grid--v2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-process-timeline--7 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ec-hero-quickstats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ec-kpi-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ec-build-grid,
    .ec-case-grid,
    .ec-compare,
    .ec-testimonials-grid--v2,
    .ec-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ec-products-carousel {
        grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr 36px;
        gap: 6px;
        position: relative;
    }
    .expound-premium .ec-products-carousel__arrow {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    }
    .ec-process-timeline--7 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ec-dashboard { transform: none; }
}

/* ===== LEGAL HUB (Privacy / Terms) ===== */
.ec-legal-hub { padding-bottom: 0; }
.ec-legal-effective {
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.ec-legal-effective strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; }
.ec-legal-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}
.ec-legal-toc {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.ec-legal-toc__title {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
}
.ec-legal-toc__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}
.ec-legal-toc__list a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.ec-legal-toc__list a:hover {
    background: #eef2ff;
    color: #2563eb !important;
}
.ec-legal-intro {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff, #f8fafc);
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
}
.ec-legal-intro p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
}
.ec-legal-section {
    padding: 0 0 28px;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.ec-legal-section:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ec-legal-section h2 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}
.ec-legal-section p {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #475569;
}
.ec-legal-section ul {
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 20px;
}
.ec-legal-section li {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
}

/* ===== SEARCH MODAL ===== */
.ec-visually-hidden {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: -1px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border: 0 !important;
}

.ec-search-modal[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.ec-search-modal {
    position: fixed !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    z-index: 10050 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: max(24px, 8vh) 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
.ec-search-modal .ec-modal__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.62);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.ec-search-modal.ec-search-modal--open .ec-modal__backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
}
.ec-search-modal__dialog {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: min(720px, 100%);
    max-height: min(86vh, 720px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(36px) scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.ec-search-modal.ec-search-modal--open .ec-search-modal__dialog {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.ec-search-modal__panel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    max-height: min(86vh, 720px);
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), #fff 40%),
        #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04),
        0 28px 80px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28),
        0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}
.ec-search-modal__glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 420px;
    height: 220px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ec-search-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #64748b;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.ec-search-modal__close:hover {
    background: #eef2ff;
    border-color: #c7d2fe;
    color: #2563eb;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.ec-search-modal__head {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 32px 32px 8px;
    padding-right: 72px;
}
.ec-search-modal__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff, #eef2ff);
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
}
.ec-search-modal__head h2 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.ec-search-modal__head p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #64748b;
}
.ec-search-modal__form {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 22px 32px 8px;
}
.ec-search-modal__field {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    min-height: 64px;
    padding: 8px 8px 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.ec-search-modal__field:focus-within {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}
.ec-search-modal__icon {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    color: #64748b;
}
.ec-search-modal__field input {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    height: 48px;
    border: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: #0f172a;
}
.ec-search-modal__field input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.ec-search-modal__go {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0 18px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #4f46e5);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, filter 0.2s;
}
.ec-search-modal__go:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.42);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.ec-search-modal__popular {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 18px 32px 8px;
    overflow: auto;
}
.ec-search-modal__popular-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ec-search-modal__popular-head strong {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
}
.ec-search-modal__kbd {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.ec-search-modal__kbd kbd,
.ec-search-modal__foot kbd {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 22px;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    font-family: inherit;
}
.ec-search-modal__chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.ec-search-modal__chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #334155 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.ec-search-modal__chip svg { color: #94a3b8; transition: color 0.2s; }
.ec-search-modal__chip:hover {
    background: #eef2ff;
    border-color: #c7d2fe;
    color: #1d4ed8 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}
.ec-search-modal__chip:hover svg { color: #2563eb; }
.ec-search-modal__foot {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
body.ec-modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ec-search-modal {
        align-items: flex-end !important;
        padding: 12px !important;
    }
    .ec-search-modal__dialog {
        width: 100%;
        max-height: 88vh;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    .ec-search-modal.ec-search-modal--open .ec-search-modal__dialog {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .ec-search-modal__panel {
        border-radius: 24px 24px 18px 18px;
        max-height: 88vh;
    }
    .ec-search-modal__head,
    .ec-search-modal__form,
    .ec-search-modal__popular,
    .ec-search-modal__foot {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }
    .ec-search-modal__head { padding-top: 24px; padding-right: 64px; }
    .ec-search-modal__field {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 12px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .ec-search-modal__field input {
        width: 100%;
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        order: 2;
    }
    .ec-search-modal__icon { order: 1; }
    .ec-search-modal__go {
        order: 3;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ec-legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ec-legal-toc { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ec-legal-section h2 { font-size: 19px; }
}


/**
 * Expound Enterprise Elevation — $B-software-company visual language
 * Loaded after premium.css. Restraint, precision, conversion focus.
 */

:root {
    --ec-font: "Outfit", "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
    --ec-font-display: "Outfit", "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
    --ec-bg: #f7f8fa;
    --ec-surface: #ffffff;
    --ec-text: #0a0f1a;
    --ec-muted: #5b6575;
    --ec-accent: #155eef;
    --ec-accent-2: #155eef;
    --ec-accent-hover: #1248c9;
    --ec-hero-deep: #020617;
    --ec-hero-mid: #0b1220;
    --ec-hero-text: #f8fafc;
    --ec-hero-muted: #94a3b8;
    --ec-border: rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.08);
    --ec-radius: 12px;
    --ec-radius-lg: 20px;
    --ec-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.06);
    --ec-shadow-hover: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.12);
}

.expound-premium,
.expound-premium-home,
body.expound-premium {
    font-family: var(--ec-font) !important;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* —— Primary CTAs: solid, confident (no rainbow gradient) —— */
.ec-btn--primary,
.expound-premium .ec-btn--primary,
.expound-product-premium .box-tocart .action.tocart,
.expound-product-premium .ec-btn-shopify-install {
    background: var(--ec-accent) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) inset, 0 8px 20px rgba(21, 94, 239, 0.28) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ec-btn--primary:hover,
.expound-premium .ec-btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--ec-accent-hover) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ec-btn--ghost,
.ec-btn--outline {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.ec-btn--lg {
    padding: 15px 28px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* —— Hero: full-bleed, brand-first, less clutter —— */
.ec-hero,
.ec-hero--split {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 20%, rgba(21, 94, 239, 0.18), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 10% 80%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08), transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(165deg, #020617 0%, #070d1a 45%, #0b1220 100%) !important;
    min-height: min(92vh, 820px);
    padding: clamp(48px, 8vh, 96px) 0 clamp(56px, 8vh, 88px) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ec-hero__glow {
    opacity: 0.35 !important;
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.ec-hero__brand {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(13px, 1.4vw, 15px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #93c5fd;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ec-hero__title,
.ec-hero__title--split {
    font-family: var(--ec-font-display) !important;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5.2vw, 64px) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.045em !important;
    line-height: 1.05 !important;
    max-width: 12ch;
}

.ec-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, #60a5fa 0%, #38bdf8 55%, #e2e8f0 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    color: transparent !important;
}

.ec-hero__lead,
.ec-hero__lead--split {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 19px) !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    max-width: 38rem !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.ec-hero__tech-line {
    display: none !important; /* declutter first viewport */
}

.ec-hero__trust--inline {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 20px 0 0 !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.25);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.ec-hero__cta {
    margin-top: 28px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

/* Hide hero quickstats — KPI strip below is enough */
.ec-hero-quickstats {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Dashboard visual — sharper enterprise chrome */
.ec-dashboard {
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) inset,
        0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f172a 0%, #020617 100%) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ec-dashboard__bar {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
}

.ec-dashboard__metric strong {
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.ec-dashboard__bar-col--active {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #38bdf8, #155eef) !important;
}

/* —— Logo / proof strip under hero —— */
.ec-proof-strip {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    padding: 28px 0;
}

.ec-proof-strip__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px 28px;
}

.ec-proof-strip__label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ec-proof-strip__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    background: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--ec-text);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}

.ec-proof-strip__item:hover {
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}

.ec-proof-strip__dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ec-accent);
}

/* —— KPI: no emoji, tabular, editorial —— */
.ec-kpi-stats {
    background: #0b1220 !important;
    padding: 48px 0 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.ec-kpi-stat {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.16) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ec-kpi-stat__icon {
    display: none !important;
}

.ec-kpi-stat__value,
.ec-kpi-stat__value .ec-counter {
    font-family: var(--ec-font-display);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.ec-kpi-stat__label {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* —— Sections —— */
.ec-section__title {
    font-family: var(--ec-font-display) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
}

.ec-eyebrow {
    letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
    color: var(--ec-accent) !important;
}

.ec-build-card--premium,
.ec-case-card,
.ec-products-carousel__slide,
.ec-testimonial--v2 {
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border) !important;
}

.ec-build-card--premium:hover,
.ec-case-card:hover,
.ec-products-carousel__slide:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-hover) !important;
    border-color: rgba(21, 94, 239, 0.25) !important;
}

/* —— Sticky CRO bar —— */
.ec-sticky-cta {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.2);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-border) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 32px rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.08) !important;
}

.ec-sticky-cta__text {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--ec-text) !important;
}

.ec-sticky-cta__text strong {
    color: var(--ec-accent);
}

/* —— Exit modal: consult, not coupon spam —— */
.ec-modal__content {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-border);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.25) !important;
}

/* —— Header polish —— */
body.expound-premium .ec-header {
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.15);
}

body.expound-premium .ec-header__cta .ec-btn--primary {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
}

/* —— Mobile —— */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ec-hero__title,
    .ec-hero__title--split {
        max-width: none;
        font-size: clamp(32px, 9vw, 42px) !important;
    }
    .ec-hero__visual {
        margin-top: 36px;
    }
    .ec-proof-strip__inner {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .ec-proof-strip__item {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ec-btn--primary:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}