/* ==========================================================================
   SIGN MAX — HOMEPAGE SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- 1. HERO ---- */
.smx-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--smx-ink); color: #fff; }
.smx-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.smx-hero__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.42; }
.smx-hero__bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(26,26,26,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.65) 45%, rgba(26,26,26,0.25) 100%);
}
.smx-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-block: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem); max-width: 720px; }
.smx-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--smx-fs-4xl); margin: var(--smx-space-4) 0; }
.smx-hero h1 .smx-text-gradient { -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.smx-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: var(--smx-fs-md); max-width: 56ch; }
.smx-hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--smx-space-3); margin-top: var(--smx-space-6); }
.smx-hero__eyebrow { color: var(--smx-secondary); }
.smx-hero__stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--smx-space-7); margin-top: var(--smx-space-8); padding-top: var(--smx-space-6); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.smx-hero__stats .smx-stat__num { color: #fff; }
.smx-hero__stats .smx-stat__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.smx-hero__stats .smx-stat { text-align: left; }
.smx-hero__logos { margin-top: var(--smx-space-6); }
.smx-hero__logos img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.5; }

/* floating product chips (subtle premium motion) */
.smx-hero__chip {
  position: absolute; right: clamp(2%, 6vw, 8%); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--smx-radius); padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: var(--smx-fs-sm); color: #fff; z-index: 1; box-shadow: var(--smx-shadow);
  animation: smx-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.smx-hero__chip svg { color: var(--smx-secondary); }
.smx-hero__chip--1 { top: 22%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.smx-hero__chip--2 { top: 52%; right: clamp(10%, 18vw, 22%); animation-delay: 1.5s; }
@keyframes smx-float { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .smx-hero__chip { display: none; } }

/* ---- 1b. HERO CAROUSEL ---- */
.smx-hero-carousel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--smx-ink); }
.smx-hero-track { display: grid; }
.smx-hero-track > .smx-hero-slide { grid-area: 1 / 1; }
.smx-hero-slide {
  position: relative; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: opacity var(--smx-dur-slow) var(--smx-ease), visibility var(--smx-dur-slow), transform 1.2s var(--smx-ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.smx-hero-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .smx-hero-slide { transition: opacity 0.2s linear; transform: none; } }

.smx-hero-carousel .smx-hero__bg::after { display: none; } /* overlay handled by span below */
.smx-hero__bg video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.smx-hero__bg picture { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.smx-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(26,26,26,1) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.55) 55%, rgba(26,26,26,0.15) 100%);
}
.smx-hero-carousel .smx-hero__bg img { opacity: 1; }

/* alignment variants */
.smx-hero__inner--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.smx-hero__inner--center .smx-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
.smx-hero__inner--center .smx-hero__cta,
.smx-hero__inner--center .smx-hero__stats { justify-content: center; }
.smx-hero__inner--right { margin-left: auto; text-align: right; }
.smx-hero__inner--right .smx-hero__cta,
.smx-hero__inner--right .smx-hero__stats { justify-content: flex-end; }
.smx-hero__sub { font-family: var(--smx-font-accent); font-style: italic; color: var(--smx-secondary); font-size: var(--smx-fs-md); margin-top: var(--smx-space-2); }

/* arrows + dots */
.smx-hero-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 3;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--smx-radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: background var(--smx-dur-fast) var(--smx-ease), transform var(--smx-dur-fast) var(--smx-ease), border-color var(--smx-dur-fast);
}
.smx-hero-arrow:hover { background: var(--smx-primary); border-color: var(--smx-primary); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }
.smx-hero-arrow:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid #fff; outline-offset: 3px; }
.smx-hero-arrow--prev { left: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
.smx-hero-arrow--next { right: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 2rem); }
.smx-hero-dots { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 3; display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.smx-hero-dot { position: relative; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: var(--smx-radius-pill); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: all var(--smx-dur) var(--smx-ease); }
/* expanded invisible hit area -> 44px touch target without changing the look */
.smx-hero-dot::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 44px; height: 44px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.smx-hero-dot.is-active { width: 32px; background: var(--smx-primary); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .smx-hero-arrow { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .smx-hero-arrow--prev { left: 0.5rem; }
  .smx-hero-arrow--next { right: 0.5rem; }
  .smx-hero-dots { bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .smx-hero__inner, .smx-hero__inner--right, .smx-hero__inner--center { text-align: left; margin: 0; }
  .smx-hero__inner--right .smx-hero__cta, .smx-hero__inner--center .smx-hero__cta { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ---- 2. CATEGORIES ---- */
.smx-cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--smx-space-4); }
.smx-cat-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--smx-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; min-height: 230px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: var(--smx-space-5); color: #fff; isolation: isolate;
}
.smx-cat-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transition: transform var(--smx-dur-slow) var(--smx-ease); }
.smx-cat-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,26,26,0.85), rgba(26,26,26,0.05)); }
.smx-cat-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.smx-cat-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--smx-fs-md); }
.smx-cat-card__count { font-size: var(--smx-fs-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.smx-cat-card__link { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; }
.smx-cat-card--tall { grid-row: span 2; }
/* Imageless category: branded gradient + oversized serif monogram instead of a
   murky placeholder-under-overlay — looks intentional until imagery is added. */
.smx-cat-card--noimg { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #232323 0%, var(--smx-ink) 55%, #003a6e 130%); }
.smx-cat-card--noimg::after { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,26,26,0.55), transparent 60%); }
.smx-cat-card__mono {
  position: absolute; top: -0.18em; right: 0.05em; z-index: -1;
  font-family: var(--smx-font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 9rem; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); user-select: none; transition: color var(--smx-dur);
}
.smx-cat-card--noimg:hover .smx-cat-card__mono { color: rgba(235,28,35,0.18); }

/* ---- About Us ---- */
.smx-about__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center; }
.smx-about__media { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: var(--smx-space-3); }
.smx-about__media-main { position: relative; border-radius: var(--smx-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.smx-about__media-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.smx-about__media-col { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--smx-space-3); }
.smx-about__media-thumb { border-radius: var(--smx-radius); overflow: hidden; }
.smx-about__media-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.smx-about__media-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-radius: var(--smx-radius); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/7; }
.smx-about__media-wide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.smx-about__badge {
  position: absolute; left: var(--smx-space-3); bottom: var(--smx-space-3); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); color: var(--smx-ink); font-size: var(--smx-fs-sm); font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; border-radius: var(--smx-radius-pill); box-shadow: var(--smx-shadow); }
.smx-about__badge svg { color: var(--smx-primary); }
.smx-about__content h2 { margin: var(--smx-space-2) 0 var(--smx-space-3); }
.smx-about__text { font-size: var(--smx-fs-md); }
.smx-about__strengths { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.7rem 1.5rem; margin: var(--smx-space-5) 0; }
.smx-about__strengths li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--smx-ink); }
.smx-about__strengths svg { color: var(--smx-primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.smx-about__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, auto); gap: var(--smx-space-5); margin-bottom: var(--smx-space-5); justify-content: start; }
.smx-about__stats .smx-stat { text-align: left; }
.smx-about__stats .smx-stat__num { font-size: var(--smx-fs-xl); }
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .smx-about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .smx-about__media { max-width: 560px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .smx-about__strengths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .smx-about__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--smx-space-4); }
}

/* ---- 5. WHY CHOOSE ---- */
.smx-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--smx-space-4); }

/* ---- 6. INDUSTRIES (premium enterprise showcase, bento layout) ---- */
.smx-ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 260px; gap: var(--smx-space-4); }
.smx-ind-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--smx-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: var(--smx-space-5); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--smx-shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--smx-dur) var(--smx-ease), box-shadow var(--smx-dur) var(--smx-ease);
}
.smx-ind-card--feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.smx-ind-card__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transition: transform 0.8s var(--smx-ease); }
.smx-ind-card__veil { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,90,169,0.25) 0%, rgba(26,26,26,0.35) 45%, rgba(26,26,26,0.92) 100%); transition: opacity var(--smx-dur); }
.smx-ind-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--smx-shadow-lg); }
.smx-ind-card:hover .smx-ind-card__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.smx-ind-card__icon {
  position: absolute; top: var(--smx-space-5); left: var(--smx-space-5);
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--smx-radius); display: grid; place-items: center;
  /* dark glass: stays legible over bright imagery (white glass washed out) */
  background: rgba(26,26,26,0.45); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--smx-shadow-sm);
}
.smx-ind-card__icon svg { color: var(--smx-secondary); }
.smx-ind-card__body h3 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--smx-fs-lg); }
.smx-ind-card--feature .smx-ind-card__body h3 { font-size: var(--smx-fs-xl); }
.smx-ind-card__body p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: var(--smx-fs-sm); margin-top: 0.4rem; max-width: 42ch; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height var(--smx-dur) var(--smx-ease), opacity var(--smx-dur) var(--smx-ease), margin var(--smx-dur); }
.smx-ind-card:hover .smx-ind-card__body p,
.smx-ind-card:focus-within .smx-ind-card__body p { max-height: 80px; opacity: 1; } /* :focus-within = keyboard parity with :hover */
.smx-ind-card__link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4em; margin-top: var(--smx-space-3); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--smx-fs-sm); color: var(--smx-secondary); }
.smx-ind-card__link svg { transition: transform var(--smx-dur-fast); }
.smx-ind-card:hover .smx-ind-card__link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .smx-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 240px; }
  .smx-ind-card--feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .smx-ind-card__body p { max-height: 80px; opacity: 1; } /* always show on touch */
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .smx-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 220px; }
  .smx-ind-card--feature { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* ---- 7. PROJECTS ---- */
.smx-projects { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--smx-space-4); }
.smx-project-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--smx-radius-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; isolation: isolate; }
.smx-project-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--smx-dur-slow) var(--smx-ease); }
.smx-project-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
/* Title is ALWAYS visible (hover doesn't exist on touch devices); hover deepens
   the gradient and reveals the category as a desktop-only extra layer. */
.smx-project-card__body {
  position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: var(--smx-space-5);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,26,26,0.85), transparent); color: #fff;
  transition: background var(--smx-dur) var(--smx-ease);
}
.smx-project-card:hover .smx-project-card__body { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,26,26,0.95), rgba(26,26,26,0.2)); }
.smx-project-card__cat {
  display: block; font-size: var(--smx-fs-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--smx-secondary);
  max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height var(--smx-dur) var(--smx-ease), opacity var(--smx-dur) var(--smx-ease);
}
.smx-project-card:hover .smx-project-card__cat,
.smx-project-card:focus-within .smx-project-card__cat { max-height: 2em; opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: none) { .smx-project-card__cat { max-height: 2em; opacity: 1; } }
.smx-project-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--smx-fs-md); margin-top: 0.3rem; }

/* ---- 8. TESTIMONIALS ---- */
.smx-testi-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--smx-border); border-radius: var(--smx-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--smx-space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--smx-space-4); min-height: 100%;
}
.smx-testi-card .smx-testi-card__mark { color: var(--smx-primary); opacity: 0.25; }
.smx-testi-card__quote { font-family: var(--smx-font-accent); font-size: var(--smx-fs-md); color: var(--smx-ink); line-height: 1.5; font-style: italic; }
.smx-testi-card__person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--smx-space-3); margin-top: auto; }
.smx-testi-card__person img { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.smx-testi-card__name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--smx-ink); }
.smx-testi-card__role { font-size: var(--smx-fs-sm); }

/* ---- 9. CTA ---- */
.smx-cta {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--smx-radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--smx-primary) 0%, var(--smx-primary-600) 60%, var(--smx-accent) 140%);
  color: #fff; padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); text-align: center;
}
.smx-cta::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 10%, rgba(248,156,28,0.4), transparent 45%); }
.smx-cta > * { position: relative; }
.smx-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--smx-fs-3xl); }
.smx-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); max-width: 52ch; margin: var(--smx-space-3) auto 0; font-size: var(--smx-fs-md); }
.smx-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--smx-space-3); justify-content: center; margin-top: var(--smx-space-6); }

/* ---- Slider header row ---- */
.smx-slider-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--smx-space-4); margin-bottom: var(--smx-space-6); }
.smx-slider-head__tools { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--smx-space-3); }
.smx-slider__track--projects { grid-auto-columns: minmax(360px, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .smx-slider__track--projects { grid-auto-columns: minmax(82%, 82%); }
}