/* =====================================================
   FLARE AGENCY — Design System
   Colours extracted from the live Elementor kit:
   #01071A ink · #008AFC blue · #119CFF sky · #0600D1 indigo
   #06D9FA cyan · #F58300 flare orange · #1C1F37 surface
   #ECECEC / #A5A5A5 text · borders #D5DFFF5E
   Type: DM Sans (headings) · Manrope (body)
   ===================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand colours (exact, from live site) */
  --ink: #01071A;            /* page background */
  --surface: #1C1F37;        /* card navy */
  --surface-2: #0a1029;      /* deep card / alt section */
  --blue: #008AFC;           /* primary */
  --sky: #119CFF;            /* primary light */
  --indigo: #0600D1;         /* gradient deep end */
  --cyan: #06D9FA;           /* accent glow */
  --orange: #F58300;         /* flare accent */
  --orange-soft: #FFBC7D;
  --text-hi: #FFFEFE;
  --text: #ECECEC;
  --text-mid: #A5A5A5;
  --border: rgba(213, 223, 255, 0.18);   /* from #D5DFFF5E */
  --border-soft: rgba(213, 223, 255, 0.10);

  /* Gradients (from live kit) */
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--sky) 0%, var(--blue) 100%);
  --grad-deep: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--indigo) 0%, var(--blue) 100%);
  --glow-radial: radial-gradient(at center center, rgba(1,7,26,0) 14%, rgba(0,138,252,0.38) 100%);

  /* Type */
  --font-head: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Manrope", system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --s-1: 0.5rem; --s-2: 1rem; --s-3: 1.5rem; --s-4: 2rem;
  --s-5: 3rem;  --s-6: 4.5rem; --s-7: 7rem;

  /* Shape */
  --radius: 20px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
  --shadow-card: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px -8px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.45);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --dur: 0.6s;
}

/* ---------- Reset & base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
[hidden] { display: none !important; } /* never let a component's display rule un-hide it */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 96px; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--sky); text-decoration: none; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--text-hi);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-2);
  font-weight: 600;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.2rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 var(--s-2); }

.container { width: min(1180px, 100% - 2.5rem); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem); }

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap;
}
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: -100%;
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff; padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); z-index: 200; transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Eyebrow & spark ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.spark {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px 2px rgba(245, 131, 0, 0.7);
  flex: none;
}

.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.section-sub { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.section-head-split {
  max-width: none; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head-split > div { max-width: 640px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem; padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease),
              background-color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.65);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.85); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-hi);
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--sky); color: var(--sky); }

.btn-light { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.btn-light:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -12px rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.btn-outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

.btn-sm { padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100;
  padding-block: 0.4rem;
  transition: background-color 0.3s, backdrop-filter 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, padding 0.3s, translate 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-hidden { translate: 0 -110%; }
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(1, 7, 26, 0.78);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border-soft), 0 14px 30px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-3); }
/* The logo PNG is square with the wordmark in a band across the middle, so a wide,
   short box (object-fit: cover) trims the empty space and shows the mark larger. */
.brand-logo { display: block; width: 150px; height: 62px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; transition: width 0.3s var(--ease), height 0.3s var(--ease); }
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand-logo { width: 122px; height: 50px; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3); }
.main-nav ul { display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-link {
  display: inline-block; padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.nav-link.is-active { color: var(--text-hi); background: rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.16); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--text-hi);
  border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.2s;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding-block: clamp(9rem, 16vh, 12rem) clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(213,223,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(213,223,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); opacity: 0.5; }
.orb-main {
  width: 640px; height: 640px; right: -180px; top: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--blue) 35%, var(--indigo) 70%, transparent 100%);
  animation: orbDrift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.orb-small {
  width: 300px; height: 300px; left: -120px; bottom: -60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blue) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: orbDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes orbDrift {
  from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-40px, 36px, 0) scale(1.08); }
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative; display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: var(--s-5); align-items: center;
}
.hero-copy .lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--text-mid); max-width: 34em; margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.flare-word {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--sky) 45%, var(--orange) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: var(--s-2); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-trust { margin-top: var(--s-3); color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.stars { color: var(--orange); letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Hero visual: glowing flare + floating cards */
.hero-visual { position: relative; min-height: 420px; }
.flare-core { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.flare-glow {
  width: 150px; height: 150px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #fff 0%, var(--cyan) 30%, var(--blue) 62%, transparent 75%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 90px 30px rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.35), 0 0 200px 80px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.22);
  animation: pulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.07); opacity: 0.88; }
}
.flare-ring {
  position: absolute; width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.35);
  animation: spin 22s linear infinite;
}
.flare-ring::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -4px; left: 50%;
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px rgba(245, 131, 0, 0.8);
}
.flare-ring-2 {
  width: 440px; height: 440px;
  border-color: rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.22);
  animation-duration: 34s; animation-direction: reverse;
}
.flare-ring-2::after { background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 14px 3px rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.8); }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.float-card {
  position: absolute; display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  column-gap: 0.7rem; align-items: center;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(28, 31, 55, 0.72);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-icon { grid-row: 1 / 3; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.float-label { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--text-mid); }
.float-value { font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-hi); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.float-card-1 { top: 8%; left: 0; animation-delay: 0s; }
.float-card-2 { bottom: 12%; right: 4%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.float-card-3 { top: 46%; right: -2%; animation-delay: -4s; }
@keyframes floatY {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats {
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,138,252,0.06) 0%, rgba(1,7,26,0) 100%);
  padding-block: var(--s-5);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-4); text-align: center;
}
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-hi); display: block; line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat-accent { color: var(--orange); }
.stat-label { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden; padding-block: var(--s-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid); white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-track .dot { color: var(--orange); }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); align-items: center;
}
.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-frame {
  margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.28) 0%, rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.22) 32%, transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, #0c1c4a 0%, var(--surface) 55%, var(--surface-2) 100%);
}
.about-frame img { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.about-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1.2rem; left: -1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-hi);
  font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* ---------- Cards (shared) ---------- */
.card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,31,55,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,16,41,0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--s-4);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow);
}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3);
}
.service-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.97rem; flex: 1; }
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  background: rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.35);
  color: var(--cyan);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background-color 0.35s, color 0.35s;
}
.service-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff;
}
.card-link {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--cyan);
  display: inline-block; margin-top: var(--s-2);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.card-link:hover { color: var(--orange-soft); }

/* ---------- Why ---------- */
.why { background: var(--surface-2); border-block: 1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--s-4) var(--s-6); }
.why-item {
  position: relative; padding-left: 4.2rem;
}
.why-num {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--cyan), var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.why-item p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.97rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Work ---------- */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3); }
.work-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.work-media {
  position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; background: var(--surface);
}
.work-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.work-card:hover .work-media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.work-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1,7,26,0.1) 0%, rgba(1,7,26,0.72) 100%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.work-card:hover .work-overlay, .work-media:focus-visible .work-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.work-meta { padding-top: var(--s-3); }
.work-meta h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.work-meta p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.work-tags { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.4); color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.work-card:hover .tag { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-4); list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.process-step { position: relative; padding-top: var(--s-2); }
.process-step::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 1.55rem; left: 3.6rem; right: -1.4rem;
  height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,138,252,0.5), rgba(0,138,252,0.08));
}
.process-step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.process-num {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 3rem; height: 3rem;
  border-radius: 50%; margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.7);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.process-step p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials { background: var(--surface-2); border-block: 1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.testimonial-viewport { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%; margin: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,31,55,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,16,41,0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  margin: var(--s-2) 0 var(--s-3);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-hi);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 500;
}
.testimonial-card figcaption { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.testimonial-card figcaption strong { color: var(--text-hi); }
.testimonial-card figcaption span { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.slider-controls {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--s-3); margin-top: var(--s-3);
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-hi); font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.slider-btn:hover { border-color: var(--sky); background: rgba(0,138,252,0.14); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }
.slider-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; border: none;
  background: rgba(213,223,255,0.25); cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.slider-dot.is-active { background: var(--cyan); transform: scale(1.25); }

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem); }
.cta-banner-inner {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) * 1.4);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  background: var(--grad-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.55);
}
.cta-banner-inner h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); max-width: 18em; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-banner-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); max-width: 40em; margin: 0 auto var(--s-4); }
.cta-banner-inner .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
.orb-banner {
  width: 420px; height: 420px; top: -220px; right: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,217,250,0.9) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.4; filter: blur(60px);
}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-inner { max-width: 840px; }
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: var(--s-2); }
.faq-item {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,31,55,0.7) 0%, rgba(10,16,41,0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0 var(--s-3);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item[open] { border-color: rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.5); }
.faq-item summary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-2);
  padding: 1.1rem 0; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-hi);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-icon {
  flex: none; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; position: relative;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-icon::before, .faq-icon::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: auto;
  background: var(--cyan); transition: inherit;
}
.faq-icon::before { width: 10px; height: 1.5px; }
.faq-icon::after { width: 1.5px; height: 10px; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item p { color: var(--text-mid); padding-bottom: var(--s-3); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); align-items: start;
}
.contact-details { list-style: none; margin: var(--s-3) 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.contact-details li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; color: var(--text); }
.contact-details a { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600; }
.contact-ico {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 1rem;
  background: rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.14); border: 1px solid rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.35);
}
.contact-form { padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.contact-form:hover { transform: none; }
.form-row { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.form-row label {
  display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: var(--text-hi);
}
.form-row .optional { color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 400; }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(1, 7, 26, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-hi); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.form-row input::placeholder, .form-row textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(165,165,165,0.6); }
.form-row input:focus, .form-row textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.25);
}
.form-note { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); text-align: center; margin: 0.8rem 0 0; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  background: var(--surface-2);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: var(--s-5); padding-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.footer-brand img { width: 96px; height: 96px; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 28em; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: var(--s-2); }
.footer-social a {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%; color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  color: #fff; border-color: var(--sky);
  background: rgba(0,138,252,0.2); transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.footer-col h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--text-mid); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.footer-newsletter p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(1, 7, 26, 0.6); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); color: var(--text-hi);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--sky); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--s-2); flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-block: var(--s-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ----------
   Content is only hidden once the inline head script has marked <html>
   with .js, so it can never stay invisible if JavaScript fails. */
html.js .reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
html.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }


/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--s-4); }
  .process-step::before { display: none; }
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 340px; margin-top: var(--s-2); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; top: 0; padding: 6.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: var(--s-2);
    background: rgba(1, 7, 26, 0.97);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transform: translateY(-100%); visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), visibility 0.4s;
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .main-nav.is-open { transform: translateY(0); visibility: visible; }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
  .nav-link { display: block; padding: 0.8rem 1rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .nav-cta { width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  body { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3); }
  .about-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-badge { left: auto; right: 1rem; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); }
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-head-split { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); }
  .float-card-3 { display: none; }
  .flare-ring-2 { width: 340px; height: 340px; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: 300px; }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
  }
  html.js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
  .orb-main, .orb-small, .flare-glow, .flare-ring, .float-card { animation: none; }
}

/* =====================================================
   INNER PAGES — full-site additions
   ===================================================== */

/* ---------- Page hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(9rem, 15vh, 11rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 6vh, 4rem);
}
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 18em; }
.page-hero .lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-mid); max-width: 38em; margin-bottom: 0;
}
.page-hero .hero-ctas { margin-top: var(--s-3); }
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  display: block;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--cyan); }
.breadcrumb [aria-current] { color: var(--text); }

/* ---------- Prose (article/legal typography) ---------- */
.prose { max-width: 44em; }
.prose h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 1.7rem);
  margin: 2em 0 0.6em;
}
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 1.6em 0 0.5em; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--text); }
.prose a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose a:hover { color: var(--orange-soft); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.3em; margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue); margin: 1.5em 0; padding: 0.2em 0 0.2em 1.2em;
  color: var(--text-mid); font-style: italic;
}
.prose strong { color: var(--text-hi); }
.prose em { color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ---------- Services overview rows ---------- */
.services-list { display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.service-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--s-4); align-items: center;
}
.service-row h2 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.service-tagline {
  color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.service-row-body p:last-child { color: var(--text-mid); margin: 0; max-width: 52em; }
.service-row-cta { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---------- Service detail ---------- */
.service-detail-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start;
}
.service-detail-main h2 { margin-top: 2.2em; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem); }
.service-detail-main h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 1.4em; }
.check-list, .benefit-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }
.check-list li, .benefit-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.8rem; color: var(--text);
}
.check {
  flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.16); border: 1px solid rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.4); color: var(--cyan);
  margin-top: 0.15em;
}
.benefit-list .spark { margin-top: 0.55em; }
.mini-process { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.mini-process li { display: flex; gap: var(--s-2); align-items: flex-start; }
.mini-process .process-num { flex: none; width: 2.4rem; height: 2.4rem; font-size: 1rem; margin: 0; }
.mini-process h3 { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.mini-process p { color: var(--text-mid); margin: 0; font-size: 0.97rem; }

.service-detail-side { position: sticky; top: 110px; display: grid; gap: var(--s-3); }
.side-card:hover { transform: none; }
.side-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.side-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.side-email {
  display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.side-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.side-links a { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.side-links a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ---------- Results strip ---------- */
.results-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3); }
.result-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; color: var(--text-hi); }
.result-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); line-height: 1.35;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--text-hi) 30%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.result-client { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: auto; }
a.result-card:hover .result-client { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ---------- Work placeholder (no image) ---------- */
.work-placeholder {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(6,217,250,0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, var(--surface) 0%, var(--surface-2) 100%);
  color: var(--text-hi); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem; text-align: center; padding: var(--s-3);
}
.work-placeholder span {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary); font-size: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.5);
}
.work-title { font-size: 1.25rem; }

/* ---------- Case studies ---------- */
.cs-list { display: grid; gap: var(--s-4); }
.cs-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-4); overflow: hidden; align-items: center;
}
.cs-media { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; display: block; background: var(--surface-2); }
.cs-media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.cs-card:hover .cs-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cs-body h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 0.6rem 0 0.4rem; }
.cs-body h2 a { color: var(--text-hi); }
.cs-body h2 a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.cs-tagline { color: var(--text-mid); }
.cs-result {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--orange-soft); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.cs-hero-media { padding-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.cs-hero-media .about-frame { max-width: 720px; margin-inline: auto; }
.cs-results { padding-block: 0 var(--s-5); }
.cs-detail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.cs-detail-col h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.cs-detail-col p { color: var(--text); }
.cs-quote-section { padding-top: 0; }
.cs-quote { max-width: 780px; margin-inline: auto; }
.cs-more-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3); }
.cs-more-card { display: block; color: var(--text); }
.cs-more-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.cs-more-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cs-more-card .card-link { margin-top: 0.6rem; }

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--s-3); }
.blog-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.blog-media { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.blog-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-placeholder {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(0,138,252,0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(6,217,250,0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
    var(--surface-2);
}
.blog-body { padding: var(--s-3); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-body h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.blog-body h2 a { color: var(--text-hi); }
.blog-body h2 a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-excerpt { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.95rem; flex: 1; }
.post-hero { padding-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 4vh, 2.5rem); }
.post-container { max-width: 760px; }
.post-article { padding-top: 0; }
.post-featured { margin: 0 0 var(--s-4); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.post-cta { margin-top: var(--s-5); text-align: center; }
.post-cta:hover { transform: none; }
.post-cta h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.post-cta p { color: var(--text-mid); max-width: 36em; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- About page ---------- */
.quote-pair { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-3); }
.quote-pair .testimonial-card { flex: none; }

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-reassure { margin-top: var(--s-4); }
.contact-reassure h3 { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.mini-steps { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.mini-steps strong { color: var(--text-hi); }
.form-row select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(1, 7, 26, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-hi); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%2306D9FA' stroke-width='2' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center;
}
.form-row select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--sky);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.25);
}
.form-success {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  text-align: center; padding: var(--s-4) 0;
}
.form-success .check { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.form-success h3 { margin: 0; }
.form-success p { color: var(--text-mid); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Services grid: 6 cards ---------- */
.services-grid-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

/* ---------- Inner-page responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid-6 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .service-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-detail-side { position: static; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .services-grid-6 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-2); }
  .service-row .service-icon { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .service-detail-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--s-4); }
  .cs-more-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quote-pair { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =====================================================
   PREMIUM MOTION LAYER
   Every animation here is transform/opacity-based (GPU friendly),
   pointer effects are desktop-only, and all of it switches off
   under prefers-reduced-motion (see the block at the end).
   ===================================================== */

/* ---------- Scroll progress ---------- */
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 2px; z-index: 120; pointer-events: none; }
.scroll-progress span {
  display: block; height: 100%; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--sky) 55%, var(--orange));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.55);
}

/* ---------- Mobile nav: scroll lock + staggered items ---------- */
html.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .main-nav { max-height: 100dvh; overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; }
  .main-nav li, .main-nav .nav-cta {
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .main-nav.is-open li, .main-nav.is-open .nav-cta { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .main-nav.is-open li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .main-nav.is-open li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
  .main-nav.is-open li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
  .main-nav.is-open li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
  .main-nav.is-open li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
  .main-nav.is-open li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
  .main-nav.is-open li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
  .main-nav.is-open .nav-cta { transition-delay: 0.38s; }
  .nav-link { min-height: 44px; }
}

/* ---------- Split headings: word-by-word mask reveal ---------- */
html.js [data-split]:not(.is-split) { opacity: 0; }
[data-split] .w {
  display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top;
  padding: 0 0.04em 0.16em; margin: 0 -0.04em -0.16em;
}
[data-split] .w-i { display: inline-block; }
[data-split].is-split .w-i {
  transform: translateY(112%) rotate(4deg); transform-origin: 0 100%; opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease), opacity 0.8s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 55ms + 120ms);
}
[data-split].is-split.is-in .w-i { transform: none; opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- "flare" word: flowing gradient + glow ---------- */
.flare-word {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--sky) 25%, var(--orange) 50%, var(--sky) 75%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.28));
  animation: flareShimmer 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes flareShimmer { to { background-position: 200% 0; } }

/* ---------- Hero sparks canvas + depth layers ---------- */
.spark-canvas {
  position: absolute; left: -10%; top: -10%; width: 120%; height: 120%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-visual .flare-core, .hero-visual .float-card { z-index: 1; }
.flare-core, .float-card { transition: translate 0.2s linear; }
.float-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(40, 46, 82, 0.78), rgba(18, 22, 46, 0.72));
}
.float-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 20%, rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.35) 50%, transparent 80%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; padding: 1px;
  animation: edgeSweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-card-2::after { animation-delay: -1.6s; }
.float-card-3::after { animation-delay: -3.2s; }
@keyframes edgeSweep { 0%, 100% { background-position: 100% 0; } 50% { background-position: 0% 0; } }

/* ---------- Buttons: shine sweep, magnetic ease, loading ---------- */
.btn {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), translate 0.35s var(--ease),
              background-color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.btn-primary { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.btn-primary::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-130%);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(130%); transition: transform 0.85s var(--ease); }
.hero .btn-primary { animation: ctaGlow 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes ctaGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.65); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 10px 34px -6px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.95), 0 0 0 4px rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.10); }
}
.btn.is-loading { pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.85; }
.btn.is-loading::before {
  content: ""; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); border-top-color: #fff;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

/* ---------- Eyebrow spark pulse ---------- */
.eyebrow .spark { animation: sparkPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes sparkPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 12px 2px rgba(245, 131, 0, 0.7); transform: scale(1); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px 5px rgba(245, 131, 0, 0.95); transform: scale(1.18); }
}

/* ---------- Section headings: soft focus-in ---------- */
html.js .section-head h2.reveal, html.js .cta-banner-inner.reveal h2 {
  filter: blur(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), filter 0.9s var(--ease);
}
html.js .section-head h2.reveal.is-visible, html.js .cta-banner-inner.reveal.is-visible h2 { filter: none; }

/* ---------- Cards: cursor spotlight + glowing edge (desktop) ---------- */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .card { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
  .card::before, .card::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
    pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .card::before {
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(460px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.09), transparent 45%);
  }
  .card::after {
    padding: 1px;
    background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.7), rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.25) 40%, transparent 65%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  }
  .card:hover::before, .card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---------- Service icons draw themselves in ---------- */
html.js .service-card .service-icon svg > * { stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: 100; }
html.js .service-card.is-visible .service-icon svg > * { animation: iconDraw 1.6s var(--ease) 0.35s forwards; }
@keyframes iconDraw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

/* ---------- Portfolio: 3D tilt with light glare ---------- */
[data-tilt] .work-media { will-change: transform; }
[data-tilt] .work-media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--gx, 50%) var(--gy, 30%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
[data-tilt]:hover .work-media::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Stats: luminous numbers ---------- */
.stat-number {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 30%, #9fd4ff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.stat-number .stat-accent { -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--orange); }

/* ---------- Marquee: soft edges, pause on hover ---------- */
.marquee {
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ---------- Process: connector lines draw on scroll ---------- */
html.js .process-step::before { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease) 0.45s; }
html.js .process-step.is-visible::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.process-num::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.5); opacity: 0;
}
.process-step.is-visible .process-num::after { animation: ringOut 1.6s var(--ease) 0.4s; }
@keyframes ringOut {
  0% { opacity: 0.9; transform: scale(0.8); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.6); }
}

/* ---------- Testimonials: depth on slide change ---------- */
.testimonial-card { position: relative; transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.testimonial-card:not(.is-active) { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.96); }
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: -0.1em; right: 0.35em; pointer-events: none;
  font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 9rem; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.22), transparent);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.testimonial-viewport { touch-action: pan-y; }

/* ---------- CTA banner: orbiting light border ---------- */
@property --angle { syntax: "<angle>"; initial-value: 0deg; inherits: false; }
.cta-banner-inner::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1.5px; pointer-events: none;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--angle), transparent 0 68%, rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.95) 80%, rgba(245, 131, 0, 0.95) 88%, transparent 96%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  animation: spinAngle 7s linear infinite;
}
.cta-banner-inner > * { position: relative; }
.cta-banner-inner > .orb { position: absolute; }
@keyframes spinAngle { to { --angle: 360deg; } }

/* ---------- Page heroes: light sweep along the base ---------- */
.page-hero::after, .hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.7), transparent) no-repeat;
  background-size: 40% 100%;
  animation: lineSweep 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes lineSweep { 0% { background-position: -100% 0; } 100% { background-position: 250% 0; } }

/* ---------- Links: drawn underlines ---------- */
.footer-col a, .card-link, .side-links a {
  background: linear-gradient(currentColor, currentColor) 0 100% / 0 1px no-repeat;
  transition: color 0.2s, background-size 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover, .card-link:hover, .side-links a:hover { background-size: 100% 1px; }

/* ---------- Forms: validation + success ---------- */
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -10000px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-form, .newsletter-form { position: relative; }
.form-row [aria-invalid="true"], .newsletter-form [aria-invalid="true"] {
  border-color: #ff7a7a; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 122, 122, 0.18);
}
.form-error {
  margin: 0 0 var(--s-2); padding: 0.7rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 122, 122, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 122, 0.35);
  color: #ffb3b3; font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.newsletter-note { color: #ffb3b3; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0.6rem 0 0; }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea, .form-row select { transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.25s, background-color 0.2s; }
.form-row input:focus, .form-row textarea:focus, .form-row select:focus { background-color: rgba(1, 7, 26, 0.85); }
.check-pop { animation: checkPop 0.7s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes checkPop {
  0% { transform: scale(0.3); opacity: 0; }
  60% { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(6, 217, 250, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}
.contact-form.is-sent { animation: sentGlow 1.2s var(--ease); }
@keyframes sentGlow { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.45); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 24px rgba(6, 217, 250, 0); } }

/* ---------- Mobile polish ---------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 7.5rem; }
  .hero-trust { font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .spark-canvas { left: 0; width: 100%; }
  .flare-ring-2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .flare-ring { width: 230px; height: 230px; }
  .float-card { padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem; }
  .float-card-1 { left: 2%; }
  .float-card-2 { right: 2%; }
  .testimonial-card::before { font-size: 6rem; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form .btn { width: 100%; }
  .slider-controls { gap: var(--s-2); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .brand-logo { width: 128px; height: 52px; }
  .site-header.is-scrolled .brand-logo { width: 112px; height: 46px; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  h1 { font-size: 2.15rem; }
  .brand-logo { width: 112px; height: 46px; }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion: switch the motion layer off ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .flare-word, .eyebrow .spark, .hero .btn-primary, .cta-banner-inner::before,
  .page-hero::after, .hero::after, .float-card::after { animation: none !important; }
  html.js .section-head h2.reveal, html.js .cta-banner-inner.reveal h2 { filter: none; }
  html.js .service-card .service-icon svg > * { stroke-dashoffset: 0; animation: none; }
  html.js .process-step::before { transform: none; }
  .testimonial-card:not(.is-active) { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .spark-canvas { display: none; }
}

/* =====================================================
   INTERACTIVE PROJECT INDEX
   Native port of the "interactive list preview" pattern:
   a highlight bar glides between rows and a clip-path image
   preview follows the cursor. Touch devices get stacked cards.
   ===================================================== */
.project-index { position: relative; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.pi-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pi-row { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.pi-link {
  display: grid; align-items: center; gap: var(--s-3);
  grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.5fr) 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem; color: var(--text-hi);
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.pi-link:focus-visible { outline-offset: -3px; }
.pi-num {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--text-mid); transition: color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.pi-client {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); line-height: 1.25;
}
.pi-sector, .pi-services {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.pi-arrow {
  justify-self: end; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--cyan); opacity: 0.55;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s, color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.pi-thumb { display: none; }

/* Highlight bar (positioned by JS) */
.pi-highlight {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 0; z-index: 1; opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -12px rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.55);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), height 0.45s var(--ease), opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.pi-row.is-active .pi-link,
.pi-row.is-active .pi-num,
.pi-row.is-active .pi-sector,
.pi-row.is-active .pi-services,
.pi-row.is-active .pi-arrow { color: var(--ink); }
.pi-row.is-active .pi-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Floating previews (positioned by JS) */
.pi-previews { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none; will-change: transform; }
.pi-preview {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 15rem; height: 15rem;
  visibility: hidden; clip-path: inset(50%); overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px -10px rgba(0, 138, 252, 0.45);
  will-change: clip-path, opacity;
}
.pi-preview img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.12); transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease); }
.pi-preview.is-shown img { transform: scale(1); }
.pi-fallback {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 3rem; color: #fff;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(6, 217, 250, 0.35), transparent 60%), var(--grad-deep);
}

/* Without a fine pointer (or on narrow screens): stacked cards with thumbnails */
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse), (max-width: 900px) {
  .pi-highlight, .pi-previews { display: none; }
  .pi-link {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 7.5rem;
    grid-template-areas: "num thumb" "client thumb" "sector thumb" "services thumb";
    row-gap: 0.35rem; column-gap: var(--s-2); padding: 1.1rem 0;
  }
  .pi-num { grid-area: num; }
  .pi-client { grid-area: client; }
  .pi-sector { grid-area: sector; color: var(--cyan); }
  .pi-services { grid-area: services; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: none; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .pi-arrow { display: none; }
  .pi-thumb {
    grid-area: thumb; display: block; align-self: stretch; aspect-ratio: 1; overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); background: var(--surface);
  }
  .pi-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .pi-fallback { font-size: 2rem; }
}
.work-index-gap { height: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pi-preview img { transform: none; transition: none; }
}