/* ============================================================
   SPHERE DIGITAL IT — Locations (Local SEO) Pages
   Reuses the core design system tokens from style.css.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.loc-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 96px) 0 90px;
  min-height: 640px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBFAFF 0%, #FFFFFF 70%);
}
.loc-hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.loc-hero .sec-blob.lh-1 { width: 620px; height: 620px; top: -220px; left: -160px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(111,59,255,.3), rgba(111,59,255,0) 70%); }
.loc-hero .sec-blob.lh-2 { width: 540px; height: 540px; bottom: -180px; right: -140px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, rgba(59,130,255,.22), rgba(59,130,255,0) 70%); }
.loc-dots { top: auto; bottom: 60px; left: 28px; }

.loc-hero-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center;
}
.loc-hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.12;
  margin: 26px 0 20px; text-wrap: balance;
}
.loc-hero-sub { max-width: 620px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.loc-hero-actions { flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 34px; }

.loc-near { margin-top: 34px; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); max-width: 640px; }
.loc-near-label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.loc-near-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.loc-near-chips a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark);
  padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--shadow);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.loc-near-chips a svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--primary); }
.loc-near-chips a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(111,59,255,.4); color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--shadow); }

/* ---------- Hero visual: city card + floating chips ---------- */
.loc-hero-visual { position: relative; min-height: 520px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.loc-card {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; width: min(100%, 420px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter: blur(18px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,236,245,.95); border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(20,20,43,.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(111,59,255,.05);
  padding: 44px 40px; text-align: center;
  animation: locCardFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes locCardFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-14px); } }
.loc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(111,59,255,.5), rgba(59,130,255,.5), rgba(111,59,255,.5));
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: .8; animation: locBorder 5s linear infinite; pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes locBorder { 0% { background-position: 0% 50%; } 100% { background-position: 300% 50%; } }
.loc-card-pin {
  width: 78px; height: 78px; margin: 0 auto 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px var(--glow); position: relative;
}
.loc-card-pin::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -10px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(111,59,255,.3); animation: locRing 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes locRing { 0% { transform: scale(.9); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; } }
.loc-card-pin svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.loc-card-badge {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--gradient-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(111,59,255,.16);
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.loc-card-city {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem); color: var(--dark); letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.loc-card-region { display: block; color: var(--text); font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 300px; margin: 10px auto 0; }
.loc-card-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin: 24px 0 0; }
.loc-card-meta span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark);
  background: #F8FBFF; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.loc-card-meta span svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--primary); }
.loc-card-foot { margin-top: 26px; }
.loc-card-foot a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--primary);
  transition: gap .3s var(--ease);
}
.loc-card-foot a:hover { gap: 12px; }

.loc-chip {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,236,245,.95); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(20,20,43,.14);
  animation: locCardFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.loc-chip .loc-chip-ico {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: none; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--glow);
}
.loc-chip .loc-chip-ico svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.loc-chip strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.2; }
.loc-chip small { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-light); }
.lc-1 { top: 4%; right: 2%; animation-delay: .4s; }
.lc-2 { bottom: 16%; left: 0; animation-delay: 1.1s; }
.lc-3 { bottom: 2%; right: 6%; animation-delay: 1.8s; }

/* ---------- City intro ---------- */
.loc-intro .csd-split-copy > p { max-width: 640px; }
.loc-intro-points { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 24px; margin-top: 28px; }
.loc-intro-points span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark);
}
.loc-intro-points svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--primary); }
.loc-intro-side { position: relative; }
.loc-intro-card {
  border-radius: 26px; padding: 38px 34px;
  background: var(--gradient-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(111,59,255,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px var(--shadow);
}
.loc-intro-ico {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--gradient); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px var(--glow);
}
.loc-intro-ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.loc-intro-card h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.loc-intro-card p { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* ---------- Why businesses choose us ---------- */
.loc-why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.loc-why-card { padding: 30px 26px; }
.loc-why-ico {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gradient); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px var(--glow); transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.loc-why-card:hover .loc-why-ico { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
.loc-why-ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.loc-why-card h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.loc-why-card p { font-size: 13.5px; }

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.loc-svc { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.loc-svc-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.loc-svc-bg .sec-blob.ls-1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -180px; right: -140px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(111,59,255,.18), rgba(111,59,255,0) 70%); }
.loc-svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.loc-svc-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 28px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.loc-svc-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(111,59,255,.5), rgba(59,130,255,.5), rgba(111,59,255,.5));
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
}
.loc-svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 54px var(--shadow), 0 12px 36px var(--glow); }
.loc-svc-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; animation: locBorder 3s linear infinite; }
.loc-svc-ico {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 15px; background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; transition: all .45s var(--ease);
}
.loc-svc-card:hover .loc-svc-ico { background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--glow); }
.loc-svc-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.loc-svc-card h3 { font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.loc-svc-card p { font-size: 13.5px; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.loc-svc-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--primary);
}
.loc-svc-link svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.loc-svc-card:hover .loc-svc-link svg { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ---------- Industries ---------- */
.loc-ind-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.loc-ind-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 14px var(--shadow);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: var(--dark);
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.loc-ind-chip svg { color: var(--primary); flex: none; }
.loc-ind-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(111,59,255,.4); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px var(--shadow); color: var(--primary); }

/* ---------- Why choose sphere (timeline grid) ---------- */
.loc-choose-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.loc-choose-item {
  position: relative; padding: 32px 28px 30px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 14px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.loc-choose-item:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 26px 56px var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(111,59,255,.1), 0 12px 40px var(--glow); border-color: rgba(111,59,255,.25); }
.loc-choose-num {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px rgba(111,59,255,.35);
}
.loc-choose-ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 15px; background: var(--gradient); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px var(--glow);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.loc-choose-item:hover .loc-choose-ico { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }
.loc-choose-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.loc-choose-item h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.loc-choose-item p { font-size: 13.5px; }

/* ---------- Technologies ---------- */
.loc-tech-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.loc-tech-card {
  padding: 30px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius); text-align: center;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 14px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.loc-tech-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 54px var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(111,59,255,.1), 0 12px 36px var(--glow); }
.loc-tech-ico {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px var(--glow); animation: locCardFloat 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.loc-tech-ico svg { width: 25px; height: 25px; }
.loc-tech-card h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.loc-tech-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }
.loc-tech-chips span {
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--gradient-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(111,59,255,.14);
  padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.loc-tech-card:hover .loc-tech-chips span { color: var(--primary); border-color: rgba(111,59,255,.35); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Process (reuses .process-* from style.css) ---------- */
.loc-process .process-step p { font-size: 12.5px; }

/* ---------- Other cities / internal links ---------- */
.loc-other-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.loc-other-city {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 14px var(--shadow);
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.loc-other-city:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(111,59,255,.4); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px var(--shadow); }
.loc-other-ico {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; flex: none; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary); display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.loc-other-ico svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.loc-other-city strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; color: var(--dark); }
.loc-other-city small { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); }
.loc-other-arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--primary); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px); transition: all .35s var(--ease); }
.loc-other-city:hover .loc-other-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.loc-other-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 40px; }
.loc-other-links span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; }
.loc-other-links a {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(111,59,255,.25);
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.loc-other-links a:hover { background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--glow); }

/* ---------- FAQ / CTA backgrounds ---------- */
.loc-faq { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.loc-faq-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.loc-faq-bg .sec-blob.lf-1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; bottom: -200px; left: -160px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(111,59,255,.16), rgba(111,59,255,0) 70%); }
.loc-cta .grow-panel h2 { max-width: 720px; }

/* ---------- Contact + map ---------- */
.loc-contact { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.loc-contact-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.loc-contact-bg .sec-blob.lc-b1 { width: 540px; height: 540px; top: -170px; left: -150px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(111,59,255,.18), rgba(111,59,255,0) 70%); }
.loc-contact-bg .sec-blob.lc-b2 { width: 480px; height: 480px; bottom: -150px; right: -140px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%, rgba(59,130,255,.16), rgba(59,130,255,0) 70%); }
.loc-contact-panel {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; border-radius: 30px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px var(--shadow); padding: 52px 56px;
}
.loc-contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.loc-contact-info > h3 { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.loc-contact-info > p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.loc-contact-form-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.loc-cf-ico {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; flex: none; border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--glow);
}
.loc-cf-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.loc-contact-form-head h3 { font-size: 20px; }
.loc-contact-form-head p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-light); }
.loc-map-shell {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 40px;
}

/* ---------- Index page ---------- */
.loc-index-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.loc-hero-copy .loc-hero-sub { max-width: 680px; }
.loc-group { margin-bottom: 72px; }
.loc-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.loc-group-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.loc-group-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); margin: 0; }
.loc-group-head p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.loc-index-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.loc-index-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 2px 14px var(--shadow);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.loc-index-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(111,59,255,.5), rgba(59,130,255,.5), rgba(111,59,255,.5));
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
}
.loc-index-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 48px var(--shadow); }
.loc-index-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; animation: locBorder 3s linear infinite; }
.loc-index-ico {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: none; border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--gradient-soft); color: var(--primary); display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease);
}
.loc-index-card:hover .loc-index-ico { background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--glow); }
.loc-index-ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.loc-index-card strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--dark); }
.loc-index-card small { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 3px; }
.loc-index-arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--primary); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px); transition: all .35s var(--ease); }
.loc-index-card:hover .loc-index-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .loc-why-grid, .loc-svc-grid, .loc-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .loc-choose-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .loc-other-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .loc-hero { padding: 160px 0 100px; min-height: 0; }
  .loc-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .loc-hero-copy { text-align: center; }
  .loc-hero-copy .loc-hero-sub { margin: 0 auto; }
  .loc-hero-copy .crumbs { justify-content: center; }
  .loc-hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .loc-near { margin: 34px auto 0; }
  .loc-near-chips { justify-content: center; }
  .loc-hero-visual { min-height: 480px; }
  .loc-why-grid, .loc-svc-grid, .loc-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .loc-contact-panel { padding: 40px 34px; }
  .loc-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .loc-index-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .loc-hero { padding: 140px 0 80px; }
  .loc-hero-visual { min-height: 430px; transform: scale(.96); }
  .lc-2 { left: -4px; }
  .loc-why-grid, .loc-svc-grid, .loc-tech-grid, .loc-choose-grid, .loc-other-grid, .loc-index-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .loc-ind-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .loc-contact-panel { padding: 30px 22px; border-radius: 22px; }
  .loc-map-shell { border-radius: 22px; }
  .loc-map-shell .ctc-map-frame { height: 360px; }
  .loc-card { padding: 36px 26px; }
  .loc-group-head { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .loc-card, .loc-chip, .loc-tech-ico { animation: none; }
  .loc-card-pin::after { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- Intro paragraphs (long-form local copy) ---------- */
.loc-intro-lead { font-size: 1.14rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 500; }
.loc-intro .csd-split-copy p { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.loc-intro-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.loc-district-card { background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(111,59,255,.06), rgba(59,130,255,.05)); border: 1px solid rgba(111,59,255,.14); }

/* ---------- Challenge note (local business section) ---------- */
.loc-challenge-note {
  margin-top: 26px; padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow);
}
.loc-challenge-note h3 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.loc-challenge-note h3 svg { color: var(--primary); }
.loc-challenge-note p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-light); font-size: .96rem; }

/* ---------- Local use cases ---------- */
.loc-cases-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.loc-case-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 26px;
  border-radius: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.loc-case-item:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 48px var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(111,59,255,.12); border-color: rgba(111,59,255,.3); }
.loc-case-ico {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6F3BFF 0%, #7C3AED 52%, #A855F7 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(111,59,255,.3);
}
.loc-case-ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.loc-case-item p { margin: 0; font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ---------- Related blogs ---------- */
.loc-blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.loc-blog-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 22px 24px;
  border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
}
.loc-blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(111,59,255,.3); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(111,59,255,.1); }
.loc-blog-ico {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(111,59,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(111,59,255,.18);
}
.loc-blog-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.loc-blog-card small { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .84rem; }
.loc-blog-arrow { margin-left: auto; flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--primary); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.loc-blog-card:hover .loc-blog-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Local CTA line ---------- */
.loc-local-cta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  margin: 18px 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 14px; font-size: .95rem;
}
.loc-local-cta svg { flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .loc-cases-grid, .loc-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Digital transformation needs ---------- */
.loc-needs { position: relative; }
.loc-needs-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.loc-needs .sec-blob.ln-1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -160px; right: -140px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(111,59,255,.16), rgba(111,59,255,0) 70%); }
.loc-needs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; }
.loc-need-card {
  padding: 30px; border-radius: 22px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 14px 38px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s var(--ease);
}
.loc-need-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 52px var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(111,59,255,.12); border-color: rgba(111,59,255,.3); }
.loc-need-ico {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6F3BFF 0%, #7C3AED 52%, #A855F7 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(111,59,255,.32);
}
.loc-need-ico svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.loc-need-card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.loc-need-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-light); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.65; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .loc-needs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .loc-needs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}