/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE PREMIUM CSS — Apple-keynote grade polish for service pages
   Scope: /crm.html, /ki-automation.html, /bewerber-gewinnung.html
   Applies on top of styles.css + viz.css + showcase.css + mobile-premium.css
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Premium tokens
   2. Hero monitor — 3D tilt, glow stack, cursor pulse
   3. Hero stats / mini-stats — glass-card accent
   4. Bausteine (.flow) — sp-bausteine wrapper for service pages
   5. Vorgehen 4-step timeline — sp-timeline gradient circles + dash flow
   6. Trust block — sp-trust-grid glass pills with colored circles
   7. Final CTA — sp-cta hero-like full-width gradient
   8. Tool/brand utility classes
   9. Reduced motion + mobile
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --sp-red: var(--viz-red, #DC0018);
  --sp-red-2: #ff4555;
  --sp-red-deep: #b30014;
  --sp-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --sp-glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  --sp-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  --sp-ring-soft: rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.18);
  --sp-ring-strong: rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.32);
  --sp-shadow-floor: 0 60px 120px -40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.42),
                     0 30px 60px -30px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.28);
  --sp-shadow-hover: 0 80px 160px -50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.52),
                     0 50px 90px -40px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.38);
  --sp-shadow-pill: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  --sp-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. SECTION RHYTHM
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-stage + .stage,
.hero-stage + section.stage,
.stage + .stage,
.stage--ink + .stage,
.stage + .stage--ink {
  position: relative;
}

/* Premium hairline divider for section transitions */
.stage:not(.stage--ink) + .stage:not(.stage--ink)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--sp-ring-strong), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO MONITOR — premium 3D tilt + shadow stack
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-stage .monitor {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 2400px;
}

.hero-stage .monitor__frame {
  position: relative;
  transform: perspective(2400px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--sp-ease), box-shadow 0.8s var(--sp-ease);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.7) inset,
    0 -2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) inset,
    0 48px 120px -40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.48),
    0 28px 60px -30px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.34),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.hero-stage .monitor:hover .monitor__frame {
  transform: perspective(2400px) rotateY(-2deg) rotateX(1deg) translateZ(8px);
}

/* Stronger brand-red bottom glow */
.hero-stage .monitor__halo {
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.32) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.14), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.14));
  filter: blur(40px);
}

/* Animated cursor blink inside ticker */
.monitor__ticker-inner::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 12px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  background: var(--sp-red);
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: spCursorBlink 1.1s steps(2, end) infinite;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
@keyframes spCursorBlink {
  0%, 50% { opacity: 1; }
  51%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Subtle live-data indicator pulse on monitor */
.monitor__live {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.monitor__live::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.18) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: spLiveSweep 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes spLiveSweep {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  60%, 100% { transform: translateX(120%); }
}

/* Tab pill gets subtle glow */
.monitor__tab {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

/* Mobile — flatten the tilt (looks broken on small screens) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-stage .monitor__frame {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow:
      0 30px 80px -30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.38),
      0 18px 40px -20px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.22),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  }
  .hero-stage .monitor:hover .monitor__frame { transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HERO STATS / MINI-STATS — glass-card polish with red accent
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-stage__stats .hero-stat {
  background: var(--sp-glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--sp-glass-border);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset,
    0 14px 36px -16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--sp-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--sp-ease);
}
.hero-stage__stats .hero-stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--sp-red), var(--sp-red-2));
  opacity: 0.85;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}
.hero-stage__stats .hero-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset,
    0 24px 50px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.24),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.08);
}

.hero-stage__stats .hero-stat__bar-fill {
  /* smoother easing on bar pulse */
  animation: spBarPulse 3.8s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.5);
}
@keyframes spBarPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleX(0.94); opacity: 0.92; }
  50% { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-stage__mini .mini-stat {
  background: var(--sp-glass-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--sp-glass-border);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.85) inset,
    0 10px 28px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--sp-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--sp-ease);
}
.hero-stage__mini .mini-stat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -40% -40% auto;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sp-ring-soft), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-stage__mini .mini-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.85) inset,
    0 16px 36px -14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22),
    0 0 0 1px var(--sp-ring-soft);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BAUSTEINE — premium upgrade for the 6-item .flow grid in features sec
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Scoped via #features.stage > .stage__inner > .flow so we don't break
   the Vorgehen / Trust sections.
   ========================================================================== */
#features .flow,
#features.stage .flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  #features .flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  #features .flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
}

#features .flow-step {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbfc 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--viz-line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 24px 26px;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8) inset,
    0 8px 24px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--sp-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--sp-ease), border-color 0.5s var(--sp-ease);
}

/* Hover: gradient red wash + lift + shadow */
#features .flow-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 69, 85, 0.04) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--sp-ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#features .flow-step::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; left: -1px; right: -1px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--sp-red), var(--sp-red-2), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--sp-ease), transform 0.6s var(--sp-ease);
}
#features .flow-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset,
    0 22px 48px -18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18),
    0 12px 28px -14px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.22);
}
#features .flow-step:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
#features .flow-step:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Number badge → icon tile with brand red */
#features .flow-step__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sp-red) 0%, var(--sp-red-deep) 100%);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3) inset,
    0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2) inset,
    0 10px 24px -8px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.45),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#features .flow-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--viz-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  #features .flow-step__title { font-size: 20px; }
}
#features .flow-step__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--viz-text-2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. VORGEHEN — 4-step timeline with red gradient circles + dash flow
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Scoped via #vorgehen so it doesn't bleed into other .flow sections.
   ========================================================================== */
#vorgehen .flow {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
}
@media (min-width: 920px) {
  #vorgehen .flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

/* Connector dashes between steps - desktop horizontal */
@media (min-width: 920px) {
  #vorgehen .flow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px; /* aligns to circle center (28+12 with new pad) */
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sp-red-2) 50%, transparent 50%);
    background-size: 12px 2px;
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    opacity: 0.55;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: spDashFlow 22s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes spDashFlow {
    0% { background-position: 0 0; }
    100% { background-position: -240px 0; }
  }
}

#vorgehen .flow-step {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbfc 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--viz-line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset,
    0 10px 28px -14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--sp-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--sp-ease);
}
#vorgehen .flow-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) inset,
    0 22px 44px -18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18),
    0 12px 28px -14px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.22);
}

/* The 52px gradient circle with glow halo */
#vorgehen .flow-step__num {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--sp-red-2) 0%, var(--sp-red) 45%, var(--sp-red-deep) 100%);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3) inset,
    0 -3px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.25) inset,
    0 14px 30px -10px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.55),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.35);
}
#vorgehen .flow-step__num::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.22), transparent 65%);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: spHaloPulse 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes spHaloPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

#vorgehen .flow-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--viz-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
#vorgehen .flow-step__desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--viz-text-2);
}

/* SVG icon tucked top-right of each card */
.sp-step-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  color: var(--sp-red);
  opacity: 0.32;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--sp-ease), transform 0.5s var(--sp-ease);
}
#vorgehen .flow-step:hover .sp-step-icon {
  opacity: 0.6;
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.08);
}

/* Mobile — vertical stack with continuous left-side connector */
@media (max-width: 919px) {
  #vorgehen .flow {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 26px;
  }
  #vorgehen .flow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 26px; bottom: 26px;
    left: 26px;
    width: 2px;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--sp-red-2) 50%, transparent 50%);
    background-size: 2px 10px;
    background-repeat: repeat-y;
    opacity: 0.45;
    animation: spDashFlowV 22s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes spDashFlowV {
    0% { background-position: 0 0; }
    100% { background-position: 0 -200px; }
  }
  #vorgehen .flow-step {
    margin-left: 16px;
  }
  #vorgehen .flow-step__num {
    position: absolute;
    left: -52px;
    top: 18px;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .sp-step-icon { top: 18px; right: 18px; width: 22px; height: 22px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. TRUST BLOCK — sp-trust-grid with glass pills + colored circle letters
   ========================================================================== */
.sp-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .sp-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .sp-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

.sp-trust-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.96) 0%, rgba(248,250,252,0.92) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95) inset,
    0 14px 36px -16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--sp-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--sp-ease), border-color 0.5s var(--sp-ease);
}
.sp-trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.16);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.95) inset,
    0 22px 50px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2),
    0 10px 24px -12px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.2);
}

.sp-trust-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sp-trust-mark {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3) inset,
    0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.18) inset,
    0 6px 14px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
}
/* Brand colors per tool */
.sp-trust-mark.is-pipedrive { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #017737 0%, #02b160 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-hubspot   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a59 0%, #ff5c35 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-salesforce{ background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00a1e0 0%, #0070c0 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-odoo      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #714b67 0%, #4f3349 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-make      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6c4cff 0%, #4827d4 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-n8n       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea4b71 0%, #c12d57 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-zapier    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7900 0%, #d96000 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-openai    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10a37f 0%, #0d8a6a 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-red       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sp-red-2) 0%, var(--sp-red) 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-ink       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e3a48 0%, #0f172a 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-violet    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6 0%, #6d28d9 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-amber     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #b45309 100%); }
.sp-trust-mark.is-teal      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14b8a6 0%, #0f766e 100%); }

.sp-trust-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--viz-text);
}

.sp-trust-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--viz-text-2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. FINAL CTA — full-width hero-like, gradient bg, primary pill + AI button
   ========================================================================== */
#cta.stage--ink {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(80px, 11vw, 140px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 80% 20%, rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.16) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 70% at 20% 80%, rgba(255, 69, 85, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #1a1a1a 60%, #0a0a0a 100%);
}
#cta.stage--ink::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#cta.stage--ink::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px -2px auto -2px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--sp-red), var(--sp-red-2), var(--sp-red), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Existing inline blob looks dim - boost it */
#cta .stage__blob--red {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.32) 0%, rgba(255, 69, 85, 0.16) 35%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(70px);
}

#cta .stage__title {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.12);
}

/* CTA action pill row uses a wrapper class for ordering */
.sp-cta-actions {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.sp-cta-actions .btn-pill--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sp-red) 0%, var(--sp-red-deep) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2) inset,
    0 -2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.25) inset,
    0 18px 36px -10px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--sp-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--sp-ease);
}
.sp-cta-actions .btn-pill--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25) inset,
    0 -2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.28) inset,
    0 26px 50px -12px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.65),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.4);
}

.sp-cta-sub {
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-inline: auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sp-cta-sub { font-size: 16px; }
}

.sp-cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px 6px 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 0, 24, 0.32);
  color: #ff6b78;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.sp-cta-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--sp-red-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--sp-red-2);
  animation: spDotPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes spDotPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. HEADING POLISH — premium stage__head treatment
   ========================================================================== */
.stage__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
}
.stage__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sp-red), transparent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .monitor__ticker-inner::after,
  .monitor__live::after,
  .hero-stage__stats .hero-stat__bar-fill,
  #vorgehen .flow::before,
  #vorgehen .flow-step__num::before,
  .sp-cta-eyebrow::before {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .hero-stage .monitor__frame,
  #features .flow-step,
  #vorgehen .flow-step,
  .sp-trust-card,
  .hero-stage__stats .hero-stat,
  .hero-stage__mini .mini-stat {
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .hero-stage .monitor:hover .monitor__frame,
  #features .flow-step:hover,
  #vorgehen .flow-step:hover,
  .sp-trust-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. UTILITY — narrow .stage__inner alignment for ultra-wide screens
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  #features .stage__inner,
  #vorgehen .stage__inner,
  #trust .stage__inner {
    max-width: 1240px;
  }
}