/* ==========================================================================
   AEIK — Content Sections
   Reusable section blocks beneath the hero: trusted-company, etc.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ===== "Trusted Company" introduction section ===== */
.aeik-trusted {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.aeik-trusted__container {
    width: min(1180px, 92%);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.aeik-trusted__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* --- Left text column --- */
.aeik-trusted__content {
    font-family: 'Poppins', "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

.aeik-trusted__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .65rem;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.aeik-trusted__eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    width: 32px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--aeik-accent);
    display: inline-block;
}

.aeik-trusted__title {
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.aeik-trusted__title span {
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
}

.aeik-trusted__lead {
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.aeik-trusted__text {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.aeik-trusted__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: .85rem;
}
.aeik-trusted__list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: .85rem;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-size: .97rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.aeik-trusted__list li::before {
    content: "";
    flex: none;
    width: 24px; height: 24px;
    margin-top: .15rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--aeik-blue);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 47%, #fff 47%, #fff 53%, transparent 53%),
        linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 47%, #fff 47%, #fff 53%, transparent 53%);
    /* simple check rendered with two crossing diagonals — clean and crisp */
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 99%, transparent 100%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 99%, transparent 100%);
}
/* Replace the diagonal hack above with a real ✓ via SVG — looks sharper. */
.aeik-trusted__list li::before {
    background:
        url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='5,12 10,17 19,7'/></svg>") center/14px no-repeat,
        var(--aeik-blue);
}

.aeik-trusted__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    background: var(--aeik-blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: .95rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--aeik-radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.aeik-trusted__cta:hover {
    background: var(--aeik-blue-soft);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(27, 79, 139, .25);
    color: #fff;
}

/* --- Right media column --- */
.aeik-trusted__media {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.aeik-trusted__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 1.5rem 3rem rgba(14, 43, 79, .18);
}

/* Decorative blue blob behind the image */
.aeik-trusted__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.5rem;
    right: -1.5rem;
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    background: var(--aeik-blue);
    opacity: .08;
    border-radius: 18px;
    z-index: -1;
}
.aeik-trusted__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1.5rem;
    left: -1.5rem;
    width: 45%;
    height: 45%;
    background: var(--aeik-accent);
    opacity: .12;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Floating experience badge over the image */
.aeik-trusted__badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem; left: -1rem;
    background: var(--aeik-blue-deep);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--aeik-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem rgba(14, 43, 79, .25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
}
.aeik-trusted__badge strong {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
}
.aeik-trusted__badge span {
    font-size: .85rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    opacity: .9;
}

/* ===== Responsive (trusted) ===== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aeik-trusted { padding: 4rem 0; }
    .aeik-trusted__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .aeik-trusted__media { max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .aeik-trusted__badge { left: 1rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE AEIK — tabs + benefits
   Two-column layout: left = heading + 3 tabs (Mission / Vision / History),
   right = lead paragraph + image + checklist.
   ========================================================================== */
.aeik-why {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background: #fff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
}
.aeik-why__container {
    width: min(1180px, 92%);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-why__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* --- LEFT column --- */
.aeik-why__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; gap: .65rem;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.aeik-why__eyebrow::before {
    content: ""; width: 32px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--aeik-accent);
}
.aeik-why__title {
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.aeik-why__tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.aeik-why__tab {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--aeik-line);
    padding: 1rem .5rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    text-align: center;
}
.aeik-why__tab:hover {
    border-top-color: var(--aeik-blue);
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
}
.aeik-why__tab.is-active {
    background: var(--aeik-blue);
    border-top-color: var(--aeik-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.aeik-why__panes { position: relative; }
.aeik-why__pane {
    display: none;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 1rem;
    animation: aeik-fade .35s ease both;
}
.aeik-why__pane.is-active { display: block; }
@keyframes aeik-fade {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.aeik-why__pane p { margin: 0; }

/* --- RIGHT column --- */
.aeik-why__lead {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.aeik-why__bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.aeik-why__bottom img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--aeik-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem rgba(14, 43, 79, .15);
}
.aeik-why__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: .75rem;
}
.aeik-why__list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: .65rem;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.aeik-why__list li i {
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: .1rem;
    flex: none;
}

/* ===== Responsive (why) ===== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aeik-why { padding: 4rem 0; }
    .aeik-why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .aeik-why__bottom { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .aeik-why__bottom img { max-height: 280px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .aeik-why__tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPACER — giant "image-in-text" brand statement
   Uses background-clip: text so the image is visible only through the letters.
   The section itself stays white; only the word fills with the photo.
   ========================================================================== */
.aeik-spacer {
    padding: 7rem 0 6rem;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.aeik-spacer__container {
    width: min(1380px, 96%);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Decorative eyebrow with side lines */
.aeik-spacer__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .85rem;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-family: 'Poppins', "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    letter-spacing: .25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.aeik-spacer__eyebrow::before,
.aeik-spacer__eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 44px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--aeik-accent);
    display: inline-block;
}

/* The giant word — image clipped to text */
.aeik-spacer__word {
    font-family: 'Poppins', "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(72px, 16vw, 220px);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    margin: 0;

    /* Transparent fill + image as background, clipped to the letter shapes */
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    background-image: url('/images/spacer-bg.jpg');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-attachment: fixed; /* creates a subtle parallax as you scroll */
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
            background-clip: text;
}

.aeik-spacer__caption {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-family: 'Poppins', "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 1.75rem auto 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.aeik-spacer__caption strong {
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .aeik-spacer { padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem; }
    /* background-attachment: fixed is glitchy on iOS — drop it on mobile */
    .aeik-spacer__word {
         background-attachment: fixed;
         font-size: 35px;
         }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. Contact info cards ---------- */
.aeik-contact-info {
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
    background: #fff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
}
.aeik-contact-info__container {
    width: min(1180px, 92%);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-contact-info__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.aeik-contact-info__card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--aeik-line);
    border-radius: var(--aeik-radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.aeik-contact-info__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 1.5rem 2.5rem rgba(14, 43, 79, .1);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.aeik-contact-info__icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-blue-deep));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.aeik-contact-info__title {
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0 0 .85rem;
}
.aeik-contact-info__card p {
    margin: 0 0 .3rem;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: .95rem;
}
.aeik-contact-info__card a {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    transition: color .2s ease;
}
.aeik-contact-info__card a:hover { color: var(--aeik-blue); }

/* ---------- 2. Contact form / page ---------- */
.aeik-contact-page {
    padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
    background: #fff;
    font-family: 'Poppins', "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
}
.aeik-contact-page__container {
    width: min(1180px, 92%);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-contact-page__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.aeik-contact-page__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; gap: .65rem;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.aeik-contact-page__eyebrow::before {
    content: ""; width: 32px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--aeik-accent);
    display: inline-block;
}
.aeik-contact-page__title {
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.aeik-contact-page__title span { color: var(--aeik-blue); }
.aeik-contact-page__text {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
}

.aeik-contact-page__form {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.aeik-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.aeik-contact-page__form input,
.aeik-contact-page__form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--aeik-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--aeik-line);
    border-radius: var(--aeik-radius);
    padding: .95rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.aeik-contact-page__form input::placeholder,
.aeik-contact-page__form textarea::placeholder { color: var(--aeik-muted); }
.aeik-contact-page__form input:focus,
.aeik-contact-page__form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--aeik-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(27, 79, 139, .1);
}
.aeik-contact-page__form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }

.aeik-contact-page__submit {
    justify-self: start;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    background: var(--aeik-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border: 0;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--aeik-radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.aeik-contact-page__submit:hover {
    background: var(--aeik-blue-soft);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(27, 79, 139, .25);
}

/* Right media column */
.aeik-contact-page__media {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.aeik-contact-page__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 1.5rem 3rem rgba(14, 43, 79, .18);
}
.aeik-contact-page__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.25rem; right: -1.25rem;
    width: 55%; height: 55%;
    background: var(--aeik-blue);
    opacity: .08;
    border-radius: 18px;
    z-index: -1;
}
.aeik-contact-page__media-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem; left: -1rem;
    background: var(--aeik-blue-deep);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--aeik-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem rgba(14, 43, 79, .25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem;
}
.aeik-contact-page__media-card i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
}
.aeik-contact-page__media-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #fff;
}
.aeik-contact-page__media-card span {
    font-size: .8rem;
    opacity: .85;
}

/* ---------- 3. Google map ---------- */
.aeik-contact-map {
    position: relative;
    line-height: 0;
    background: var(--aeik-bg-alt);
    margin-bottom: 7rem;
}
.aeik-contact-map iframe { display: block; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .aeik-contact-map iframe { height: 380px !important; }
    .aeik-contact-map { margin-bottom: 4rem; }
}

/* ===== Responsive (contact) ===== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aeik-contact-info__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .aeik-contact-page__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .aeik-contact-page__media { max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .aeik-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE AEIK — modern v2
   ================================================================ */
.aeik-why2 {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 1rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(1100px 600px at 85% -10%, rgba(41,182,166,.10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 0% 110%, rgba(27,79,139,.10), transparent 60%),
        #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-why2__container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ambient floating orbs */
.aeik-why2__orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);
    opacity: .55;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.aeik-why2__orb--a {
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41,182,166,.55), transparent 70%);
    top: -120px; right: -100px;
    animation: aeikWhyFloatA 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.aeik-why2__orb--b {
    width: 460px; height: 460px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,79,139,.45), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -160px; left: -160px;
    animation: aeikWhyFloatB 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aeikWhyFloatA {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50%      { transform: translate(-30px, 40px); }
}
@keyframes aeikWhyFloatB {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50%      { transform: translate(40px, -30px); }
}

/* heading */
.aeik-why2__head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}
.aeik-why2__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .78rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: .85rem;
    padding: .4rem .9rem;
    background: rgba(41,182,166,.10);
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aeik-why2__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.aeik-why2__title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-why2__lead {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* stat strip */
.aeik-why2__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-blue-deep));
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 60px -28px rgba(27,79,139,.55);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-why2__stats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(400px 200px at 10% 0%, rgba(41,182,166,.25), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(400px 200px at 95% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.aeik-why2__stat {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    padding: .5rem .25rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.aeik-why2__stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.aeik-why2__stat-num,
.aeik-why2__stat-suffix {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #c1d3ee);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}
.aeik-why2__stat-suffix { margin-left: 2px; }
.aeik-why2__stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: .78rem;
    margin-top: .6rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
}

/* ---------- Mission / Vision / History — luxury tabs ---------- */
.aeik-why2__tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* pill nav with sliding gradient indicator */
.aeik-why2__tabs-nav {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: .25rem;
    padding: .4rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,79,139,.06), rgba(41,182,166,.06));
    border: 1px solid #e6ecf3;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -20px rgba(27,79,139,.25);
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-btn {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    appearance: none;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: .75rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .7rem;
    transition: color .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-btn:hover { color: var(--aeik-ink); }
.aeik-why2__tabs-btn.is-active { color: #fff; }
.aeik-why2__tabs-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--aeik-accent);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-num {
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: .55;
    transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-btn.is-active .aeik-why2__tabs-num { opacity: .9; }
.aeik-why2__tabs-text {
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-text i {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-btn.is-active .aeik-why2__tabs-text i {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.1);
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    top: .4rem;
    bottom: .4rem;
    left: var(--why2-left, 0);
    width: var(--why2-width, 0);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(27,79,139,.55);
    transition: left .55s cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.2,1),
                width .55s cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.2,1);
}

/* stage: grid-area stacking so all panels share the cell — auto-sized to tallest */
.aeik-why2__tabs-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-areas: "stack";
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel {
    grid-area: stack;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 36%) 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.75rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 320px at 0% 0%, rgba(27,79,139,.08), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(600px 300px at 100% 100%, rgba(41,182,166,.10), transparent 70%),
        #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e8ecf3;
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -45px rgba(27,79,139,.45);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
                visibility 0s linear .55s;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
                visibility 0s linear 0s;
}

/* visual column: mega watermark number + animated gradient glyph */
.aeik-why2__tabs-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    min-height: 280px;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-mega {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 16vw, 14rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27,79,139,.20), rgba(41,182,166,.04));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(.82);
    transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel.is-active .aeik-why2__tabs-mega {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition-delay: .12s;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-glyph {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 110px; height: 110px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -20px rgba(27,79,139,.5);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: rotate(-16deg) scale(.85);
    transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel.is-active .aeik-why2__tabs-glyph {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    transition-delay: .22s;
}

/* content column with staggered reveal */
.aeik-why2__tabs-content > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel.is-active .aeik-why2__tabs-content > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel.is-active .aeik-why2__tabs-content > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .18s; }
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel.is-active .aeik-why2__tabs-content > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .28s; }
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel.is-active .aeik-why2__tabs-content > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .38s; }

.aeik-why2__tabs-h {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-h span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-panel p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: .55rem;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-list li {
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .65rem;
}
.aeik-why2__tabs-list i {
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* strengths */
.aeik-why2__strengths {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.aeik-why2__strength {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e8ecf3;
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.aeik-why2__strength::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
            mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}
.aeik-why2__strength:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(27,79,139,.4);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.aeik-why2__strength:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.aeik-why2__strength i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform .4s ease, color .4s ease;
}
.aeik-why2__strength:hover i {
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-4deg);
}
.aeik-why2__strength h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .35rem;
}
.aeik-why2__strength p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aeik-why2 { padding: 4.5rem 1rem; }
    .aeik-why2__stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem 1rem;
        padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .aeik-why2__stat { border-right: 0; }
    .aeik-why2__strengths { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .aeik-why2__tabs-panel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .aeik-why2__tabs-visual { min-height: 220px; }
    .aeik-why2__tabs-glyph { width: 92px; height: 92px; font-size: 2.2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .aeik-why2__tabs-nav {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .aeik-why2__tabs-btn { padding: .6rem 1rem; }
    .aeik-why2__tabs-num { display: none; }
    .aeik-why2__tabs-indicator { display: none; }
    .aeik-why2__tabs-btn.is-active {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
        box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(27,79,139,.5);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .aeik-why2__stats     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .aeik-why2__strengths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .aeik-why2__orb { animation: none; }
    .aeik-why2__tabs-indicator,
    .aeik-why2__tabs-panel,
    .aeik-why2__tabs-mega,
    .aeik-why2__tabs-glyph,
    .aeik-why2__tabs-content > * { transition-duration: .01s !important; }
}


/* ================================================================
   Inner-page hero + body (Services / Projects / Partners views)
   ================================================================ */
.aeik-page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 7rem 1rem 4.5rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 350px at 90% 0%,   rgba(41,182,166,.22), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 400px at 0% 100%,  rgba(27,79,139,.30), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue-deep), var(--aeik-blue));
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-page-hero__container {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.aeik-page-hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .78rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: .4rem .9rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aeik-page-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.aeik-page-hero__lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 640px;
}

.aeik-page-body {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background: #fff;
}
.aeik-page-body__container {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.aeik-page-body__container h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.aeik-page-body__container p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
}
.aeik-page-body__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .55rem;
    padding: .85rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -16px rgba(27,79,139,.55);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.aeik-page-body__cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -18px rgba(27,79,139,.65);
}


/* ================================================================
   SERVICES — modern grid
   ================================================================ */
.aeik-services {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 1rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 10% -10%, rgba(27,79,139,.10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(800px 450px at 95% 110%, rgba(41,182,166,.10), transparent 60%),
        #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-services__container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ambient orbs */
.aeik-services__orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: .45;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.aeik-services__orb--a {
    width: 340px; height: 340px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,79,139,.55), transparent 70%);
    top: -120px; left: -100px;
    animation: aeikServicesFloatA 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.aeik-services__orb--b {
    width: 420px; height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41,182,166,.5), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -160px; right: -160px;
    animation: aeikServicesFloatB 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aeikServicesFloatA {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50%      { transform: translate(40px, -30px); }
}
@keyframes aeikServicesFloatB {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50%      { transform: translate(-50px, 30px); }
}

/* heading */
.aeik-services__head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}
.aeik-services__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .78rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: .85rem;
    padding: .4rem .9rem;
    background: rgba(41,182,166,.10);
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aeik-services__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.aeik-services__title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-services__lead {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* grid */
.aeik-services__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* card */
.aeik-services__card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem 2rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e8ecf3;
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
                box-shadow .45s ease,
                border-color .45s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}
/* soft inner glow on hover */
.aeik-services__card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(600px 250px at 0% 0%, rgba(27,79,139,.06), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .45s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}
/* gradient border that fades in on hover (mask trick) */
.aeik-services__card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
            mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}
.aeik-services__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(27,79,139,.4);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.aeik-services__card:hover::before,
.aeik-services__card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* watermark number */
.aeik-services__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.4rem;
    right: 1.6rem;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27,79,139,.16), rgba(41,182,166,.04));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    transition: transform .45s ease;
}
.aeik-services__card:hover .aeik-services__num {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
}

/* gradient icon tile */
.aeik-services__ico {
    width: 62px; height: 62px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,79,139,.10), rgba(41,182,166,.16));
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    transition: transform .45s ease, background .45s ease, color .45s ease,
                box-shadow .45s ease;
}
.aeik-services__card:hover .aeik-services__ico {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(27,79,139,.55);
}

/* name + description */
.aeik-services__name {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .6rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.aeik-services__desc {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

/* explore link with sliding arrow */
.aeik-services__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .3s ease, gap .3s ease;
}
.aeik-services__link i {
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.aeik-services__card:hover .aeik-services__link {
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    gap: .7rem;
}
.aeik-services__card:hover .aeik-services__link i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* CTA at bottom of section */
.aeik-services__cta {
    text-align: center;
}
.aeik-services__cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .55rem;
    padding: .9rem 1.7rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(27,79,139,.6);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.aeik-services__cta-btn:hover,
.aeik-services__cta-btn:focus-visible {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -18px rgba(27,79,139,.7);
    outline: none;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aeik-services { padding: 4.5rem 1rem; }
    .aeik-services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .aeik-services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .aeik-services__orb { animation: none; }
}


/* ================================================================
   PAGE-HERO ENHANCEMENTS (badges + italic gradient accent)
   ================================================================ */
.aeik-page-hero__title em {
    font-style: normal;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #b6efe2);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-page-hero__badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .65rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.aeik-page-hero__badges span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    padding: .5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.aeik-page-hero__badges i {
    color: var(--aeik-accent, #29B6A6);
    font-size: 1rem;
}


/* ================================================================
   SERVICE SPOTLIGHTS — alternating left/right
   ================================================================ */
.aeik-svc-list {
    background: #fff;
}
.aeik-svc-detail {
    position: relative;
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-svc-detail:nth-child(even) {
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 350px at 95% 0%,   rgba(41,182,166,.06), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(700px 350px at 0%  100%, rgba(27,79,139,.06), transparent 70%),
        #fafbfd;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
/* flipped variant: visual on right, content on left */
.aeik-svc-detail--flip .aeik-svc-detail__media   { order: 2; }
.aeik-svc-detail--flip .aeik-svc-detail__content { order: 1; }

/* visual block */
.aeik-svc-detail__visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue-deep), var(--aeik-blue));
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 35px 70px -30px rgba(27,79,139,.55);
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41,182,166,.55), transparent 70%);
    top: -100px; right: -100px;
    filter: blur(50px);
}
.aeik-svc-detail__visual::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41,182,166,.18), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -120px; left: -80px;
    filter: blur(60px);
}
.aeik-svc-detail:hover .aeik-svc-detail__visual {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 45px 80px -30px rgba(27,79,139,.65);
}
.aeik-svc-detail__bignum {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 18vw, 16rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.18), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 4rem;
    transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.aeik-svc-detail:hover .aeik-svc-detail__icon {
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);
}

/* Photo background for each spotlight visual — sits behind the teal blooms
   and the bignum/icon overlay, darkened slightly so the white text stays
   readable. Hover gives a slow cinematic zoom-in. */
.aeik-svc-detail__photo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: brightness(.55) saturate(.95);
    transition:
        transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1),
        filter .6s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-detail:hover .aeik-svc-detail__photo {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(.65) saturate(1);
}
/* Explicit stacking so the existing decorations + overlays sit ABOVE the photo */
.aeik-svc-detail__visual::before,
.aeik-svc-detail__visual::after { z-index: 1; }
.aeik-svc-detail__bignum        { z-index: 2; }
.aeik-svc-detail__icon          { z-index: 3; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .aeik-svc-detail__photo { transition: none !important; }
    .aeik-svc-detail:hover .aeik-svc-detail__photo { transform: none; }
}

/* content side */
.aeik-svc-detail__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .76rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
    padding: .35rem .8rem;
    background: rgba(41,182,166,.10);
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__lead {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: .55rem;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__list li {
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .65rem;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__list i {
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: .8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -16px rgba(27,79,139,.55);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__cta:hover,
.aeik-svc-detail__cta:focus-visible {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -18px rgba(27,79,139,.65);
    outline: none;
}
.aeik-svc-detail__cta i { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.aeik-svc-detail__cta:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }


/* ================================================================
   PROCESS — 4-step timeline
   ================================================================ */
.aeik-process {
    padding: 6rem 1rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 10% 0%,   rgba(27,79,139,.08), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(800px 450px at 95% 100%, rgba(41,182,166,.08), transparent 60%),
        #fff;
}
.aeik-process__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-process__head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}
.aeik-process__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .78rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: .85rem;
    padding: .4rem .9rem;
    background: rgba(41,182,166,.10);
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aeik-process__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .85rem;
}
.aeik-process__title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-process__lead {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.aeik-process__steps {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
/* connector line behind the steps (desktop only) */
.aeik-process__steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(27,79,139,.15), rgba(41,182,166,.35), rgba(27,79,139,.15));
    z-index: 0;
}
.aeik-process__step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e8ecf3;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.aeik-process__step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(27,79,139,.4);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.aeik-process__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 14px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27,79,139,.18), rgba(41,182,166,.04));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-process__ico {
    width: 76px; height: 76px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(27,79,139,.55);
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.aeik-process__step:hover .aeik-process__ico {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
}
.aeik-process__step h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .45rem;
}
.aeik-process__step p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ================================================================
   CTA BANNER (full-width gradient card)
   ================================================================ */
.aeik-cta-banner {
    padding: 4rem 1rem 6rem;
    background: #fff;
}
.aeik-cta-banner__container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(600px 300px at 10% 0%,   rgba(41,182,166,.35), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(700px 350px at 95% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue-deep), var(--aeik-blue));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(27,79,139,.6);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-cta-banner__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .78rem;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: .4rem .9rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aeik-cta-banner__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 .85rem;
}
.aeik-cta-banner__lead {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 auto 1.8rem;
    max-width: 560px;
}
.aeik-cta-banner__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    padding: .95rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.aeik-cta-banner__btn:hover,
.aeik-cta-banner__btn:focus-visible {
    color: var(--aeik-blue-deep);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
    outline: none;
}
.aeik-cta-banner__btn i { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.aeik-cta-banner__btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }


/* ================================================================
   SERVICE PAGE — responsive
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aeik-svc-detail { padding: 3.5rem 1rem; }
    .aeik-svc-detail__container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    /* On stacked layout, always show visual ABOVE content */
    .aeik-svc-detail--flip .aeik-svc-detail__media   { order: 0; }
    .aeik-svc-detail--flip .aeik-svc-detail__content { order: 1; }
    .aeik-svc-detail__visual { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .aeik-svc-detail__icon { width: 110px; height: 110px; font-size: 3.2rem; }

    .aeik-process { padding: 4.5rem 1rem; }
    .aeik-process__steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .aeik-process__steps::before { display: none; }

    .aeik-cta-banner__container { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .aeik-process__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ================================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL PAGE — modern, elegant per-service page
   ================================================================ */

/* Hero badges row (reused by every service page) */
.aeik-svc-page__heroMeta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .5rem .7rem;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__heroMeta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    padding: .4rem .9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.aeik-svc-page__heroMeta i { color: var(--aeik-accent); }

/* --- Overview band -------------------------------------------------- */
.aeik-svc-page__overview {
    padding: 6rem 1rem 4rem;
    background: #fff;
}
.aeik-svc-page__overview-container {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.aeik-svc-page__overview-head {
    position: relative;
}
.aeik-svc-page__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__overview h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__overview h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-svc-page__overview p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__overview-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(27,79,139,.10);
}
.aeik-svc-page__overview-stats > div strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: .3rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__overview-stats > div span {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* Visual side */
.aeik-svc-page__visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(41,182,166,.22), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue-deep), var(--aeik-blue));
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 60px -25px rgba(14,43,79,.45),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.aeik-svc-page__visual::before,
.aeik-svc-page__visual::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
    opacity: .55;
}
.aeik-svc-page__visual::before {
    width: 280px; height: 280px;
    background: var(--aeik-accent);
    top: -60px; right: -60px;
}
.aeik-svc-page__visual::after {
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
    background: var(--aeik-blue-soft);
    bottom: -80px; left: -80px;
    opacity: .35;
}
.aeik-svc-page__visual-icon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 7rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    text-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    z-index: 3;
}
.aeik-svc-page__visual-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}
/* Photo behind the pulse rings + icon — darkened for white-overlay legibility,
   with a slow cinematic zoom on hover. */
.aeik-svc-page__visual-photo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: brightness(.55) saturate(.95);
    transition:
        transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1),
        filter .6s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-page__visual:hover .aeik-svc-page__visual-photo {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(.65) saturate(1);
}
/* Bloom decorations sit between photo and pulse so they still read */
.aeik-svc-page__visual::before,
.aeik-svc-page__visual::after { z-index: 1; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .aeik-svc-page__visual-photo { transition: none !important; }
    .aeik-svc-page__visual:hover .aeik-svc-page__visual-photo { transform: none; }
}
.aeik-svc-page__visual-pulse span {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    width: 60%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: aeik-svc-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.aeik-svc-page__visual-pulse span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.3s; }
.aeik-svc-page__visual-pulse span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2.6s; }
@keyframes aeik-svc-pulse {
    0%   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.8); opacity: .8; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/* --- Capabilities grid --------------------------------------------- */
.aeik-svc-page__caps {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 10% -10%, rgba(27,79,139,.08), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(800px 450px at 95% 110%, rgba(41,182,166,.08), transparent 60%),
        #f7f9fc;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-svc-page__caps-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-svc-page__caps-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__caps-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__caps-head p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
.aeik-svc-page__caps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.4rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__cap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(27,79,139,.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -22px rgba(14,43,79,.30);
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-svc-page__cap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-page__cap:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -22px rgba(14,43,79,.40);
    border-color: rgba(41,182,166,.25);
}
.aeik-svc-page__cap:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.aeik-svc-page__cap-ico {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,79,139,.10), rgba(41,182,166,.12));
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform .4s ease, color .4s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-page__cap:hover .aeik-svc-page__cap-ico {
    transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.05);
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
}
.aeik-svc-page__cap h3 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .5rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__cap p {
    font-size: .94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Pillars (Why AEIK for this service) --------------------------- */
.aeik-svc-page__pillars {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background: #fff;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillars-container {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillars-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillars-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillars-head p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.2rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillar {
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f7f9fc);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27,79,139,.10);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -22px rgba(14,43,79,.30);
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillar-num {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillar h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .55rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__pillar p {
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Industries served --------------------------------------------- */
.aeik-svc-page__industries {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(800px 500px at 100% 0%, rgba(41,182,166,.18), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(800px 500px at 0% 100%, rgba(27,79,139,.25), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue-deep), var(--aeik-blue));
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}
.aeik-svc-page__industries-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-svc-page__industries h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 .9rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__industries p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    max-width: 640px;
}
.aeik-svc-page__industries-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .7rem .8rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__industry {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: .65rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-page__industry:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    border-color: rgba(41,182,166,.55);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.aeik-svc-page__industry i {
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* --- Service nav strip (other services) ---------------------------- */
.aeik-svc-page__nav {
    padding: 4.5rem 1rem;
    background: #f7f9fc;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .5rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-head p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: .98rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .9rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(27,79,139,.08);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -18px rgba(14,43,79,.30);
    border-color: rgba(41,182,166,.30);
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-card i:first-child {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    flex: 0 0 42px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,79,139,.10), rgba(41,182,166,.14));
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-card:hover i:first-child {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    color: #fff;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-card span {
    flex: 1;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-card .bi-arrow-right {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    transition: transform .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.aeik-svc-page__nav-card:hover .bi-arrow-right {
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --- Responsive ---------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aeik-svc-page__overview-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .aeik-svc-page__visual { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .aeik-svc-page__overview { padding: 4.5rem 1rem 3rem; }
    .aeik-svc-page__caps,
    .aeik-svc-page__pillars,
    .aeik-svc-page__industries,
    .aeik-svc-page__nav { padding: 4rem 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .aeik-svc-page__overview-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: .6rem; }
    .aeik-svc-page__overview-stats > div strong { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .aeik-svc-page__visual-icon { font-size: 5rem; }
}


/* ================================================================
   PARTNERS PAGE — pre-qualifications, brand grid, golden reseller
   ================================================================ */

/* --- Pre-qualifications band -------------------------------------- */
.aeik-partners-page__prequal {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-lead {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Each row-group: 3 cards laid out horizontally. Two of these groups sit
   side-by-side inside the grid wrapper. */
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-row {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
/* Card is a transparent container — no background, border, padding or shadow.
   All hover animation lives on the image below. */
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-card {
    background: transparent;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-card-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 160px;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-card-logo img {
    max-width: 92%;
    max-height: 92%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition:
        transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1),
        filter .5s ease;
}
.aeik-partners-page__prequal-card:hover .aeik-partners-page__prequal-card-logo img {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.10);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 26px rgba(14, 43, 79, .22));
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .aeik-partners-page__prequal-card-logo img { transition: none !important; }
}

/* --- Golden Authorized Reseller spotlight -------------------------- */
.aeik-partners-page__golden {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(800px 500px at 0% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(800px 500px at 100% 100%, rgba(27,79,139,.30), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aeik-blue-deep), #0a1f3a);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-container {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: .45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aab8d0, #dfe7f3);
    color: #0a1f3a;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -14px rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-eyebrow i { font-size: .9rem; }
.aeik-partners-page__golden h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 .9rem;
    color: #fff;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aab8d0, #dfe7f3);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-lead {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.8rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.4rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.9rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    text-align: left;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06),
        0 22px 60px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    /* JS sets --gx / --gy for the magnetic follow on hover (max ±8px) */
    transform: translate3d(var(--gx, 0px), var(--gy, 0px), 0);
    transition:
        transform .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
        border-color .55s ease,
        box-shadow .65s ease,
        background .55s ease;
}
/* Animated gold sheen along the border — perpetual subtle breath */
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.45) 20%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.85) 40%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.45) 60%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
    background-size: 220% 220%;
    background-position: 0% 50%;
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
            mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: .45;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: aeik-golden-sheen 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aeik-golden-sheen {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%;   opacity: .35; }
    50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; opacity: .85; }
}
/* Slow aurora drift behind the content — different from tech-card spotlight */
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -30%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 30% at 20% 28%, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(40% 32% at 80% 72%, rgba(255,255,255,.14), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: .85;
    animation: aeik-golden-aurora 18s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes aeik-golden-aurora {
    0%   { transform: rotate(0deg)   translate3d(0,0,0); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg) translate3d(0,0,0); }
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

.aeik-partners-page__golden-card:hover {
    transform: translate3d(var(--gx, 0px), calc(var(--gy, 0px) - 6px), 0);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 100%);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.10),
        0 40px 80px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.65),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.18),
        0 0 70px -10px rgba(255,255,255,.40);
}

/* Logo tile — larger, premium, with gold inner ring and rotateY response */
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 168px;
    height: 100px;
    padding: .65rem 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7fc 100%);
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.50);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.70),
        0 14px 32px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
        0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    /* JS sets --logoRy (deg) — subtle Y-axis tilt driven by cursor X */
    transform: rotateY(var(--logoRy, 0deg)) translateZ(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition:
        transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
        box-shadow .55s ease,
        border-color .55s ease;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card:hover .aeik-partners-page__golden-card-logo {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.90),
        0 20px 44px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.55),
        0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.14),
        0 0 50px -10px rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card-logo img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: filter .55s ease;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card:hover .aeik-partners-page__golden-card-logo img {
    filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.04);
}

/* Badge — animated shine sweep on hover */
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card-badge {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .4rem;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: .4rem .75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.14), rgba(255,255,255,.06));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.30);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card-badge::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    left: -60%;
    width: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.95) 50%,
        transparent 100%);
    transform: skewX(-18deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card:hover .aeik-partners-page__golden-card-badge::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: aeik-golden-badge-shine 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes aeik-golden-badge-shine {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0)    skewX(-18deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(420%) skewX(-18deg); }
}

/* Title — gold gradient sweep on hover (white -> gold) */
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
    margin: 0 0 .4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
        #ffffff 0%,
        #ffffff 50%,
        #dfe7f3 75%,
        #aab8d0 100%);
    background-size: 220% 100%;
    background-position: 0% 50%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
            background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    transition: background-position .95s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card:hover h3 {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card .aeik-partners-page__golden-card-sub {
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card p {
    font-size: .96rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
    margin: 0 0 0;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}
/* Drawn-in gold accent rule under the description (different from tech-card "head" line) */
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card p::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #aab8d0 0%, #dfe7f3 60%, transparent 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.aeik-partners-page__golden-card:hover p::after {
    width: 72%;
}

/* Reduced-motion: kill the perpetual sheen + aurora */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .aeik-partners-page__golden-card,
    .aeik-partners-page__golden-card *,
    .aeik-partners-page__golden-card::before,
    .aeik-partners-page__golden-card::after { transition: none !important; }
    .aeik-partners-page__golden-card::before,
    .aeik-partners-page__golden-card::after,
    .aeik-partners-page__golden-card-badge::after { animation: none !important; }
}

/* --- Technology partners grid (categorized) ------------------------ */
.aeik-partners-page__tech {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 10% -10%, rgba(27,79,139,.08), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(800px 450px at 95% 110%, rgba(41,182,166,.08), transparent 60%),
        #f7f9fc;
}
.aeik-partners-page__tech-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-partners-page__tech-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__tech-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__tech-head p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
.aeik-partners-page__cat {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__cat:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.aeik-partners-page__cat-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__cat-title h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
}
.aeik-partners-page__cat-title::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(27,79,139,.20), transparent);
}
.aeik-partners-page__cat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.2rem;
}
/* Animated angle custom property powers the rotating conic border below.
   Browsers without @property support degrade gracefully — border just sits static. */
@property --aeik-card-ang {
    syntax: "<angle>";
    inherits: false;
    initial-value: 0deg;
}
.aeik-partners-page__card {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.7rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfdff 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(27,79,139,.08);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.95),
        0 14px 32px -22px rgba(14,43,79,.32),
        0 2px 6px -2px rgba(14,43,79,.06);
    /* JS sets --rx / --ry for the tilt; --ty is the hover lift */
    perspective: 1100px;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transform:
        translate3d(0, var(--ty, 0px), 0)
        rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg))
        rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg));
    transition:
        transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
        box-shadow .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
        border-color .4s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}
/* Rotating conic-gradient border (revealed on hover) */
.aeik-partners-page__card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: conic-gradient(
        from var(--aeik-card-ang, 0deg),
        rgba(27,79,139,0) 0deg,
        rgba(27,79,139,.55) 70deg,
        rgba(41,182,166,.65) 150deg,
        rgba(27,79,139,0) 230deg,
        rgba(27,79,139,0) 360deg);
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
            mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .45s ease;
    animation: aeik-card-spin 8s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
@keyframes aeik-card-spin {
    to { --aeik-card-ang: 360deg; }
}
/* Cursor-following spotlight overlay (JS sets --mx / --my) */
.aeik-partners-page__card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: radial-gradient(
        420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%),
        rgba(27,79,139,.10),
        rgba(41,182,166,.06) 28%,
        transparent 55%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .45s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.aeik-partners-page__card > * { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover {
    --ty: -8px;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.95),
        0 34px 70px -22px rgba(14,43,79,.50),
        0 8px 18px -6px rgba(27,79,139,.12);
    border-color: rgba(27,79,139,.14);
}
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover::before,
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Logo hero panel — centered, ~50% of card height, with shimmer sweep + draw-in rule */
.aeik-partners-page__card-logo {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 200px;
    padding: 1.6rem 1rem 1.8rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(27,79,139,.06), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f9ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(27,79,139,.06),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
    transition: background .5s ease, box-shadow .55s ease;
}
/* Soft glow halo behind the logo on hover */
.aeik-partners-page__card-logo::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 30% 15% 10%;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(27,79,139,.22), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(22px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .55s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}
/* Shimmer sweep — one-shot on hover */
.aeik-partners-page__card-logo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: -60%;
    width: 35%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        100deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.55) 50%,
        transparent 100%);
    transform: skewX(-18deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .2s ease;
}
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover .aeik-partners-page__card-logo {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(27,79,139,.10), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #eef5ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(27,79,139,.10),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.95);
}
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover .aeik-partners-page__card-logo::before { opacity: 1; }
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover .aeik-partners-page__card-logo::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: aeik-card-shimmer 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes aeik-card-shimmer {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0)    skewX(-18deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(540%) skewX(-18deg); }
}
.aeik-partners-page__card-logo img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-height: 140px;
    max-width: 80%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 14px;
    /* JS sets --logo-tx / --logo-ty for parallax */
    transform:
        translate3d(var(--logo-tx, 0px), calc(var(--logo-ty, 0px) - 0px), 40px)
        scale(var(--logo-scale, 1));
    transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), filter .55s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(14,43,79,.06));
}
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover .aeik-partners-page__card-logo img {
    --logo-scale: 1.08;
    filter: saturate(1.12) drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(27,79,139,.28));
}
/* Draw-in accent line under the logo panel */
.aeik-partners-page__card-head {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .55rem;
    margin-bottom: .8rem;
    padding-top: .2rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__card-head::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -.75rem;
    left: 50%;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aeik-blue), var(--aeik-accent));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), width .55s ease;
}
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover .aeik-partners-page__card-head::before {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
    width: 64px;
}
/* Title with two-stop gradient text that sweeps in on hover */
.aeik-partners-page__card-name {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
    margin: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        var(--aeik-ink) 0%,
        var(--aeik-ink) 50%,
        var(--aeik-blue) 75%,
        var(--aeik-accent) 100%);
    background-size: 220% 100%;
    background-position: 0% 50%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
            background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    transition: background-position .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover .aeik-partners-page__card-name {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
}
/* Tag — frosted pill with pulsing accent dot */
.aeik-partners-page__card-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: .38rem .75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(27,79,139,.06);
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27,79,139,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.aeik-partners-page__card-tag::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--aeik-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(41,182,166,.55);
    animation: aeik-tag-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aeik-tag-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(41,182,166,.55); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(41,182,166,0); }
}

/* Meta */
.aeik-partners-page__card-meta {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .45rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__card-meta i {
    color: var(--aeik-accent);
    font-size: .95rem;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.aeik-partners-page__card:hover .aeik-partners-page__card-meta i {
    transform: translateX(2px) scale(1.08);
}

/* Description */
.aeik-partners-page__card-desc {
    font-size: .94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Respect reduced-motion users — kill the perpetual + transition motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .aeik-partners-page__card,
    .aeik-partners-page__card *,
    .aeik-partners-page__card::before,
    .aeik-partners-page__card::after { transition: none !important; }
    .aeik-partners-page__card::before,
    .aeik-partners-page__card-tag::before { animation: none !important; }
}

/* --- Customer references strip ------------------------------------- */
.aeik-partners-page__refs {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background: #fff;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-container {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-head p {
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f7f9fc);
    border: 1px solid rgba(27,79,139,.10);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -22px rgba(14,43,79,.30);
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-card-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .65rem;
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-card-head i {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,79,139,.10), rgba(41,182,166,.14));
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-card-head h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    margin: 0;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .35rem;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-card li {
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
    padding-left: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}
.aeik-partners-page__refs-card li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: .55em;
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--aeik-accent);
}

/* --- Responsive ---------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .aeik-partners-page__prequal,
    .aeik-partners-page__golden,
    .aeik-partners-page__tech,
    .aeik-partners-page__refs { padding: 4rem 1rem; }
    .aeik-partners-page__golden-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* On phones 6 cards in one line is unreadable — stack the two row-groups */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .aeik-partners-page__prequal-row { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .aeik-partners-page__prequal-grid { gap: .9rem; }
    .aeik-partners-page__prequal-row { gap: .9rem; }
    .aeik-partners-page__prequal-card-logo { height: 105px; }
}


/* ================================================================
   BREADCRUMB — appears just below the hero on inner pages
   ================================================================ */
.aeik-breadcrumb {
    background: #f7f9fc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27,79,139,.08);
    padding: .9rem 1rem;
}
.aeik-breadcrumb__container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.aeik-breadcrumb__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .35rem .15rem;
    font-size: .88rem;
}
.aeik-breadcrumb__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .35rem;
    color: var(--aeik-muted);
}
.aeik-breadcrumb__item a {
    color: var(--aeik-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}
.aeik-breadcrumb__item a:hover { color: var(--aeik-accent); }
.aeik-breadcrumb__item [aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--aeik-ink);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.aeik-breadcrumb__sep {
    font-size: .65rem;
    color: rgba(27,79,139,.40);
    margin: 0 .2rem;
}