/* ============================================================
   NASHCRAFT - Shared Design System
   Layout/scale: replicated from reference template screenshot
   Colors + type tokens: pulled from nashcraft.dev source
   Font: General Sans (Fontshare) - matches template's geometric
   sans, replacing the Fraunces serif used previously.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  /* Exact values sampled from the reference template screenshot */
  --bg-0:#060606; --bg-1:#1a1a1a; --bg-2:#222222; --bg-3:#2a2a2a;
  --card:#1e1e1e;
  --ink:#ffffff; --ink-soft:#c4c4c4; --ink-mute:#8c8c8c; --ink-faint:rgba(196,196,196,.25);

  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.08); --line-soft:rgba(255,255,255,.13); --line-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.22);

  --accent:#a4102a; --accent-2:#a4102a;
  --g1:#a4102a; --g2:#a4102a; --g3:#a4102a;
  --grad:var(--accent); --grad-soft:rgba(164,16,42,.10);
  --accent-soft:rgba(164,16,42,.10); --accent-line:rgba(164,16,42,.4); --accent-glow:rgba(164,16,42,.28);

  --display:'Bebas Neue',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --body:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --mono:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  --script:'Instrument Serif',serif;

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);

  --r-sm:10px; --r-md:16px; --r-lg:22px; --r-xl:28px;
  --page-max:1160px;
}

/* ============================================================
   LIGHT THEME
   Same tokens, light values. Applied via [data-theme="light"]
   on <html> (set by the inline head script + theme-toggle.js,
   see assets/js/script.js). Component rules never target
   .dark/.light directly - they just read the custom properties,
   so this block is the only place the palette actually changes.
   ============================================================ */
html[data-theme="light"]{
  --bg-0:#faf9f6; --bg-1:#ffffff; --bg-2:#f2f0eb; --bg-3:#e8e5de;
  --card:#ffffff;
  --ink:#141414; --ink-soft:#4d4d4d; --ink-mute:#7d7a74; --ink-faint:rgba(20,20,20,.2);

  --line:rgba(20,20,20,.09); --line-soft:rgba(20,20,20,.14); --line-strong:rgba(20,20,20,.24);

  --accent:#a4102a; --accent-2:#a4102a;
  --g1:#a4102a; --g2:#a4102a; --g3:#a4102a;
  --grad:var(--accent); --grad-soft:rgba(164,16,42,.08);
  --accent-soft:rgba(164,16,42,.08); --accent-line:rgba(164,16,42,.35); --accent-glow:rgba(164,16,42,.22);
}
html[data-theme="light"] header.scrolled{background:rgba(250,249,246,.86);}
html[data-theme="light"] .drawer-backdrop{background:rgba(20,20,20,.35);}
html[data-theme="light"] .drawer__close{background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);border-color:rgba(20,20,20,.18);color:var(--ink);}
html[data-theme="light"] .side-rail{background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}
html[data-theme="light"] .partners-item img{filter:grayscale(1) brightness(.9) contrast(1.05);}
html[data-theme="light"] .form-input,
html[data-theme="light"] .form-textarea{background:rgba(20,20,20,.03);}

/* theme-aware surfaces get a gentle cross-fade instead of a hard cut when the
   mode changes; kept off the html/body paint on first load (no transition
   until assets/js/script.js adds .theme-transition-ready, right after the
   inline head script has already set the correct theme pre-paint) */
body,header,.hero,.feat-card,.service-card,.pricing-card,.proj-card,.process-card,
.about-l,.about-r,.contact-form,.contact-link,footer,.drawer,.side-rail,.adv-card,
.waas-card,.maintenance-card,.form-input,.form-textarea,.nav__link{
  transition:background-color .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) body,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) header,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .hero,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .feat-card,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .service-card,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .pricing-card,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .proj-card,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .process-card,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .about-l,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .about-r,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .contact-form,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .contact-link,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) footer,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .drawer,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .side-rail,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .adv-card,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .waas-card,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .maintenance-card,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .form-input,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .form-textarea,
:root:not(.theme-transition-ready) .nav__link{
  transition:none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   THEME TOGGLE (nav + case-study topbar)
============================================================ */
.theme-toggle{
  position:relative;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--ink-soft);background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  margin-right:10px;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s,transform .2s;
}
.theme-toggle:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.theme-toggle:active{transform:scale(.9);}
.theme-toggle:disabled{opacity:.6;pointer-events:none;}
.theme-toggle__icon{width:16px;height:16px;display:none;}
html[data-theme-mode="light"] .theme-toggle__icon--sun{display:block;}
html[data-theme-mode="dark"] .theme-toggle__icon--moon{display:block;}
html[data-theme-mode="auto"] .theme-toggle__icon--auto{display:block;}
.case-topbar .theme-toggle{margin-right:0;}
@media(max-width:640px){.theme-toggle{width:34px;height:34px;margin-right:6px;}}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;font-size:87%;}
body{
  font-family:var(--body); font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; font-weight:400;
  color:var(--ink); background:var(--bg-0);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; overflow-x:hidden;
}
button{cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;font-family:inherit;color:inherit;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;}
ul{list-style:none;}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:3px;}

.shell{max-width:var(--page-max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 40px;}
@media(max-width:640px){.shell{padding:0 18px;}}

/* ── ambient blobs ── */
.blob-wrap{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;}
.blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(100px);}
.blob-wrap{display:none;}
.blob-a{width:480px;height:480px;background:transparent;top:-180px;left:-140px;}
.blob-b{width:420px;height:420px;background:transparent;bottom:-160px;right:-120px;}
.blob-c{width:260px;height:260px;background:transparent;top:45%;left:60%;}
@keyframes d1{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(40px,50px)}}
@keyframes d2{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(-50px,-30px)}}
@keyframes d3{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(-30px,25px)}}

/* ── reveals ── */
.reveal,.reveal-l,.reveal-r{opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out);}
.reveal{transform:translateY(24px);}
.reveal-l{transform:translateX(-24px);}
.reveal-r{transform:translateX(24px);}
.reveal.in,.reveal-l.in,.reveal-r.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal,.reveal-l,.reveal-r{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none;}.blob{animation:none;}}

/* ============================================================
   NAV
============================================================ */
header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:500;padding:22px 0;transition:background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),padding .3s var(--ease);border-bottom:1px solid transparent;}
header.scrolled{background:rgba(6,8,16,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border-color:var(--line);padding:15px 0;}
header .shell.nav{max-width:1440px;padding:0 32px;}
@media(max-width:640px){header .shell.nav{padding:0 18px;}}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;}
.logo{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;align-items:center;}
.logo img{height:26px;width:auto;display:block;}
@media(max-width:640px){.logo img{height:22px;}}
.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;}
.nav__link{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:100px;color:var(--ink-soft);background:var(--bg-2);margin-right:4px;transition:color .2s,background .2s;}
.nav__link:hover,.nav__link.active{color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg-3);}
.nav__cta{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
.nav__cta:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow);}
.burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;padding:8px;position:relative;z-index:601;}
.burger span{width:20px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out),opacity .2s;}
.burger.active span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
.burger.active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.burger.active span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}

.drawer-backdrop{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);z-index:590;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .35s var(--ease-out);}
.drawer-backdrop.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;}
body.no-scroll{overflow:hidden;}

.drawer{
  position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:78%;max-width:320px;
  background:var(--bg-1);border-left:1px solid var(--line);z-index:600;
  transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-y:auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;overscroll-behavior:contain;
}
.drawer.open{transform:translateX(0);}
.drawer__close{
  position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;z-index:3;
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(6,6,6,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s,transform .2s;
}
.drawer__close:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;transform:rotate(90deg);}
.drawer__close svg{width:13px;height:13px;}
.drawer__hero{position:relative;flex-shrink:0;width:100%;aspect-ratio:0.45;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg-2);}
.drawer__hero img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block;}
.drawer__hero-fade{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,var(--bg-1) 0%,rgba(26,26,26,.75) 30%,transparent 60%),radial-gradient(circle at 85% 8%,rgba(164,16,42,.35) 0%,transparent 45%);pointer-events:none;}
.drawer__hero-caption{position:absolute;left:20px;right:20px;bottom:18px;z-index:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;}
.drawer__hero-eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.6);}
.drawer__hero-title{font-family:var(--display);font-size:19px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.7);}
.drawer__hero-title svg{width:15px;height:15px;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .25s var(--ease-out);}
.drawer__hero:hover .drawer__hero-title svg{transform:translate(3px,-3px);}
.drawer__body{position:relative;z-index:1;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:20px 24px 26px;}
.drawer__links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;}
.drawer__links a{font-size:16px;font-weight:600;padding:15px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--ink);transition:color .2s,padding-left .2s;}
.drawer__links a:active,.drawer__links a.active{color:var(--accent);}
.drawer__scroll-hint{display:flex;justify-content:center;padding:12px 0 4px;color:var(--ink-mute);animation:drawerBounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;}
.drawer__scroll-hint svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
@keyframes drawerBounce{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:.45;}50%{transform:translateY(6px);opacity:1;}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.drawer__scroll-hint{animation:none;}}
.drawer__foot{margin-top:auto;padding-top:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.drawer__whatsapp{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;padding:14px;border-radius:100px;background:#25D366;color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
.drawer__whatsapp:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.35);}
.drawer__whatsapp svg{width:16px;height:16px;flex-shrink:0;}
.drawer__loc{text-align:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--ink-mute);}
@media(max-width:900px){.nav__links{display:none;}.burger{display:flex;}}

/* ============================================================
   SIDE RAIL - floating section nav (desktop)
============================================================ */
.side-rail{
  position:fixed;top:50%;left:26px;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:400;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  background:rgba(20,20,20,.66);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:100px;padding:14px 9px;
}
.side-rail__link{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--ink-mute);position:relative;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:background .25s var(--ease),color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.side-rail__link svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
.side-rail__link:hover{color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg-2);transform:scale(1.06);}
.side-rail__link.active{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;}
.side-rail__link--wa{color:#25D366;}
.side-rail__link--wa:hover{background:rgba(37,211,102,.14);color:#25D366;}
.side-rail__link::after{
  content:attr(data-label);position:absolute;left:calc(100% + 12px);top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(-4px);
  background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 11px;border-radius:6px;
  white-space:nowrap;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.side-rail__link:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0);}
.side-rail__divider{width:18px;height:1px;background:var(--line-strong);margin:4px 0;}
/* Hidden below 1280px: .shell content is centered (max-width:var(--page-max) + 40px
   padding), and below this width that centering margin isn't wide enough to clear
   the rail without overlapping section content - confirmed on every page, not just
   the homepage (nav bar, about-page-grid, services-grid, pricing-grid, etc. all use
   .shell). The hero's floating stats pill is the one exception - it uses a fixed
   88px inset instead of centering, so it stays clear at any width. */
@media(max-width:1280px){.side-rail{display:none;}}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE BANNER / HERO PANEL
   (same rounded full-bleed-within-margins panel used for the
   homepage hero and as a smaller page-title banner on inner pages)
============================================================ */
.hero-shell{padding:96px 40px 0;position:relative;z-index:1;}
@media(max-width:640px){.hero-shell{padding:88px 14px 0;}}
.hero-shell--full{padding:0;}
.hero-shell--full .hero{border-radius:0;border-left:none;border-right:none;border-top:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);}

.hero{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0e0e0e 0%,#060606 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.hero__grid{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:44px 44px;mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%,#000 0%,transparent 80%);}

/* Full homepage hero */
.hero--home{
  min-height:640px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:48px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(6,6,6,.94) 0%,rgba(6,6,6,.7) 30%,rgba(6,6,6,.28) 60%,rgba(6,6,6,.5) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(6,6,6,.88) 0%,rgba(6,6,6,.35) 38%,rgba(6,6,6,.15) 100%),
    url('../images/hero-abstract.jpg');
  background-size:cover;background-position:center 40%;
}
.hero__content{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:640px;}
.hero__kicker{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.hero__kicker::before{content:'';width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--accent);}
.hero__title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,7.5vw,5.6rem);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:.005em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.hero__title .line2{display:block;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.4px var(--ink);}
/* reference treatment: thin weight + wide positive tracking instead of tight/blocky.
   backup of the previous rule (weight 300, size 2.8-6.2rem, letter-spacing -.01em, line-height .96)
   is saved in archive/backups/styles.css.<timestamp>.bak - revert there if this doesn't land. */
.hero__sub{margin-top:24px;max-width:400px;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.75;}

/* in-hero "see my work" pill (headline companion, reference's watch-button slot) */
.hero__play{margin-top:32px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.hero__play-circ{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out),background .3s;}
.hero__play:hover .hero__play-circ{transform:scale(1.08);background:#82091f;}
.hero__play-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);}

/* vertical index / section marker, top-right of hero panel */
.hero__index{position:absolute;top:44px;right:48px;z-index:3;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.hero__index-num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--ink);}
.hero__index-total{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.hero__index-track{position:relative;width:1px;height:90px;background:var(--line-strong);}
.hero__index-fill{position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:top .6s var(--ease-out);}

/* floating featured-project card, bottom-right of hero image */
.hero__feature-card{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;right:48px;bottom:48px;width:260px;
  background:rgba(20,20,20,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:22px;
}
.hero__feature-eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:10px;}
.hero__feature-title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:8px;}
.hero__feature-desc{font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:16px;}
.hero__feature-cta{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-strong);padding-bottom:2px;transition:border-color .2s,color .2s;}
.hero__feature-cta:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent);}

/* floating stat trio, overlapping hero's bottom edge */
.hero__stats{position:relative;z-index:4;display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;gap:0;margin:-24px 0 40px 48px;width:fit-content;}
.hero__stat{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-right:none;padding:16px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;}
.hero__stat:first-child{border-radius:100px 0 0 100px;padding-left:28px;}
.hero__stat:last-child{border-radius:0 100px 100px 0;border-right:1px solid var(--line-strong);padding-right:28px;}
.hero__stat-val{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:17px;}
.hero__stat-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .hero__feature-card{display:none;}
  .hero__index{display:none;}
  .hero__stats{margin-left:0;width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:8px;}
  .hero__stat,.hero__stat:first-child,.hero__stat:last-child{border-radius:var(--r-sm);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);padding:14px 10px;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .hero--home{padding:30px;min-height:100vh;min-height:100dvh;}
  .hero__stats{margin:20px 0 32px;}
  .hero__stat-val{font-size:15px;}
  .hero__stat-label{font-size:8.5px;}
}

/* Small page banner (inner pages) */
.hero--page{min-height:220px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:40px 48px;}
.page-banner__eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.page-banner__eyebrow::before{content:'';width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--accent);}
.page-banner__title{position:relative;z-index:2;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.4rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.01em;text-transform:uppercase;}
@media(max-width:640px){.hero--page{padding:28px;min-height:200px;}}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT HERO - full-bleed portrait (text baked into the image)
============================================================ */
.hero--about{
  position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:2400/1339;min-height:460px;padding:110px 66px 55px;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
}
.about-hero__bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center center;
  animation:heroKenBurns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroKenBurns{from{transform:scale(1);}to{transform:scale(1.06);}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.about-hero__bg{animation:none;}}
.about-hero__bg::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(6,6,6,.85) 0%,rgba(6,6,6,.35) 28%,transparent 46%,transparent 72%,rgba(6,6,6,.45) 100%);}
.about-hero__top{position:relative;z-index:3;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:27px;}
.about-hero__eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:16.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6;text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.75);}
.about-hero__eyebrow span{color:var(--ink-soft);}
.about-hero__badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:15.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.75);}
.about-hero__badge .dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--accent-glow);animation:heroPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes heroPulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(1.3);}}
.about-hero__stats{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;right:0;top:calc(100% + 20px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:25px;align-items:flex-end;text-align:right;width:207px;
}
.about-hero__stat{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);padding-top:11px;width:100%;transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out);}
.about-hero__stat:hover{transform:translateX(-4px);}
.about-hero__stat-val{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2.34rem,3.3vw,2.75rem);line-height:1;color:var(--ink);text-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.8);}
.about-hero__stat-label{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13.75px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);line-height:1.4;margin-top:5.5px;}
.about-hero__content{position:relative;z-index:3;max-width:632px;}
.about-hero__script{font-family:var(--script);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.925rem,3.025vw,2.34rem);color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:5.5px;text-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.7);}
.about-hero__name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(4.95rem,12.4vw,8.94rem);line-height:.88;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.02em;text-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.8);}
.about-hero__role{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:17.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);margin-top:20px;text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.85);}
.about-hero__role::before{content:'';width:31px;height:2.75px;background:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--accent-glow);flex-shrink:0;}
.about-hero__bio{margin-top:20px;max-width:550px;font-size:22px;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6;text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.75);}
.about-hero__bottom{position:relative;z-index:3;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:16px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--ink-soft);text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.75);}
@media(min-width:1281px){.hero--about{padding-left:100px;}}
@media(min-width:1281px){.hero--home{padding-left:100px;}.hero__stats{margin-left:100px;}}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .hero--about{padding-bottom:24px;}
  .about-hero__bg{background-position:center top;}
  .about-hero__top{flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .about-hero__stats{position:relative;right:auto;top:auto;width:100%;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:27px;margin:20px 0 0;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left;}
  .about-hero__stat{width:auto;flex:1 1 100px;}
  .about-hero__stat:hover{transform:none;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .hero--about{aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:100vh;min-height:100dvh;padding:95px 33px 33px;}
  .about-hero__bg{background-position:49% center;}
  .about-hero__name{font-size:clamp(3.85rem,19.25vw,5.78rem);}
}

/* ============================================================
   TICKER - auto-scrolling capability marquee (homepage, under hero)
============================================================ */
.ticker-section{overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:16px 0;background:var(--bg-1);position:relative;z-index:1;}
.ticker-track{display:flex;gap:0;width:max-content;animation:ticker 32s linear infinite;}
.ticker-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:0 32px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);white-space:nowrap;}
.ticker-dot{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);flex-shrink:0;}
@keyframes ticker{0%{transform:translateX(0);}100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ticker-track{animation:none;}}

/* ── PARTNERS / CLIENTS LOGO MARQUEE ── */
.partners-head{text-align:center;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 40px;}
.partners-head .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
.partners-head p{margin-top:14px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.7;}
.partners-track-wrap{overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);}
.partners-track{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;width:max-content;animation:ticker 28s linear infinite;}
.partners-item{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0 36px;flex-shrink:0;}
.partners-item img{height:34px;width:auto;border-radius:6px;filter:grayscale(1) brightness(1.3) contrast(.9);opacity:.55;transition:filter .3s,opacity .3s;}
.partners-item:hover img{filter:none;opacity:1;}
.partners-item--soon{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;white-space:nowrap;}
.partners-item--soon span{color:var(--ink-mute);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.05em;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);padding:4px 9px;border-radius:100px;}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.partners-track{animation:none;}}
@media(max-width:640px){.partners-item{padding:0 22px;}.partners-item img{height:28px;}}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHELL / TYPE
============================================================ */
.section{position:relative;z-index:1;padding:44px 40px;}
@media(max-width:640px){.section{padding:32px 18px;}}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.eyebrow::before{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--g3);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--g3);}
.display-xl{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:300;line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.01em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem);}
.display-l{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:300;line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.01em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem);}
.grad-text{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;}
.text-outline{color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.4px var(--ink);}
.text-outline--accent{color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.4px var(--accent);}
.section-divider{height:1px;background:var(--line);max-width:var(--page-max);margin:0 auto;}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURE / SERVICE CARD ROW  (4-up under hero)
============================================================ */
.feat-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:8px;padding:0 40px 0 88px;}
.feat-card{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:22px 20px 20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s;}
.feat-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.16),transparent);}
.feat-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.feat-title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}
.feat-desc{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:22px;}
.feat-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);}
.feat-link .arrow{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:11px;transition:background .2s,border-color .2s,color .2s;}
.feat-card:hover .feat-link .arrow{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#fff;}
@media(max-width:960px){.feat-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:560px){.feat-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:0 18px;}}

/* ============================================================
   STAT STRIP - full bleed
============================================================ */
.stat-strip{background:var(--bg-1);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:48px;padding:40px 0;}
.stat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);max-width:var(--page-max);margin:0 auto;padding:0 40px;}
.stat-item{text-align:left;}
.stat-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);margin-bottom:10px;}
.stat-value{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);}
@media(max-width:860px){.stat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);row-gap:28px;}}
@media(max-width:640px){.stat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:28px;padding:0 18px;}}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SPLIT
============================================================ */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}
.about-l{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:40px;}
.about-r{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1c1c1c 0%,#0a0a0a 100%);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:340px;overflow:hidden;}
.about-r::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:36px 36px;}
.about-title{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.6vw,2.4rem);margin:18px 0 26px;}
.about-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;}
.about-cols p{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.85;}
.about-panel{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;max-width:320px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:24px;backdrop-filter:blur(10px);}
.about-panel .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;}
.about-panel .row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.about-panel .row b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;}
@media(max-width:860px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.about-l,.about-r{padding:34px;}.about-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;}}

/* ============================================================
   ADVANTAGES - asymmetric grid, horizontal cards
============================================================ */
.adv-head{margin-bottom:40px;}
.adv-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,3rem);}
.adv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}
.adv-visual{border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;position:relative;min-height:190px;background-size:cover;background-position:top center;}
.adv-visual::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.9;}
.adv-visual.v1{background-image:url('../images/nexus-terminal.jpg');}
.adv-visual.v2{background-image:url('../images/edupath.jpg');}
.adv-visual.v1::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,6,6,.20) 0%,rgba(6,6,6,.78) 100%);}
.adv-visual.v2::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,6,6,.20) 0%,rgba(6,6,6,.78) 100%);}
.adv-visual .grid-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:30px 30px;}
.adv-card{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s;}
.adv-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.adv-card__text h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}
.adv-card__text p{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);line-height:1.7;max-width:360px;}
.adv-card__arrow{flex-shrink:0;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13px;transition:background .2s,border-color .2s,color .2s;}
.adv-card:hover .adv-card__arrow{background:var(--accent-2);border-color:var(--accent-2);color:#fff;}
.adv-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.adv-row.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;}
.adv-stack{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.adv-row,.adv-row.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.adv-visual{min-height:180px;}.adv-card{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES (page)
============================================================ */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:36px;}
.service-card{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:24px 22px;position:relative;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s;}
.service-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.service-num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.service-icon{font-size:24px;margin:18px 0 16px;}
.service-title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}
.service-desc{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;}
.service-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.service-tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:6px 11px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);color:var(--ink-soft);}
@media(max-width:960px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:600px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ============================================================
   WORK / PROJECT GALLERY (page)
============================================================ */
.work-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:36px;}
.proj-card{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s;}
.proj-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.proj-thumb{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1c1c1c,#0a0a0a);overflow:hidden;}
.proj-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.proj-badges{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;right:14px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.proj-badges span{background:rgba(6,8,16,.6);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);}
.proj-info{padding:22px 24px 26px;}
.proj-name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:8px;}
.proj-tagline{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:16px;}
.proj-footer{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);}
@media(max-width:960px){.work-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:600px){.work-gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.ml-banner{margin-top:40px;background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:48px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:36px;align-items:center;}
.ml-heading{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem);margin:14px 0 14px;}
.ml-desc{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.75;max-width:440px;margin-bottom:20px;}
.ml-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:24px;}
.ml-pill{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);color:var(--ink-soft);}
.ml-phones{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;}
.ml-phone{width:110px;aspect-ratio:9/19;border-radius:20px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1c1c1c,#0a0a0a);overflow:hidden;}
.ml-phone img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.ml-phone:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-16px);}
@media(max-width:860px){.ml-banner{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:32px;}.ml-phones{margin-top:20px;}}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .ml-banner{padding:24px;}
  .ml-phones{justify-content:flex-start;overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:visible;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:20px -24px 0;padding:6px 24px 10px;}
  .ml-phone{flex-shrink:0;scroll-snap-align:center;}
  .ml-phone:nth-child(2){transform:none;}
}

/* wide app/console screenshot, used in the signature-product banner */
.scb-shot{display:block;border-radius:var(--r-md);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg-2);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -32px rgba(0,0,0,.85);transition:border-color .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease);}
.scb-shot img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
.scb-shot:hover{border-color:var(--accent-line);transform:translateY(-4px);}
@media(max-width:860px){.scb-shot{margin-top:20px;}}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS
============================================================ */
.process-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:36px;}
.process-card{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:28px 24px;}
.process-num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;}
.process-title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:15px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:10px;}
.process-desc{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);line-height:1.7;}
@media(max-width:960px){.process-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:600px){.process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ============================================================
   PRICING (page)
============================================================ */
.pricing-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;margin-bottom:36px;}
.currency-toggle{display:inline-flex;background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:100px;padding:4px;}
.currency-btn{padding:8px 16px;border-radius:100px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-mute);transition:.2s;}
.currency-btn.active{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;}
.pricing-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;}
.pricing-card{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:24px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:border-color .3s,transform .3s;}
.pricing-card:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.pricing-card--featured{border-color:var(--accent-line);background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--bg-2),var(--bg-1));}
.pricing-tier{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;color:var(--ink-mute);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.pricing-name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:19px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin:12px 0 18px;}
.pricing-from{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;color:var(--ink-mute);display:block;margin-bottom:6px;}
.pricing-price{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2rem);margin-bottom:20px;}
.pricing-features{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-bottom:24px;flex-grow:1;}
.pricing-features li{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);padding-left:18px;position:relative;line-height:1.5;}
.pricing-features li::before{content:'→';position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.pricing-cta{text-align:center;padding:12px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;transition:.2s;}
.pricing-cta:hover{border-color:var(--accent);}
.pricing-cta--filled{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:#fff;}
@media(max-width:960px){.pricing-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:640px){.pricing-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
/* four-across variant, so a 4-card row fills evenly instead of leaving a gap */
.pricing-grid--four{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
@media(max-width:1100px){.pricing-grid--four{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:640px){.pricing-grid--four{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.waas-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:40px;border:1px solid var(--accent-line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--bg-2),var(--bg-1));padding:40px;}
.waas-ribbon{position:absolute;top:22px;right:-56px;transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 60px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.35);}
.waas-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-start;padding-right:36px;}
.waas-name{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.1rem);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:10px 0 12px;}
.waas-desc{max-width:440px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.8;}
.waas-price-block{text-align:right;flex-shrink:0;}
.waas-price-row{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:10px;justify-content:flex-end;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.waas-strike{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:300;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink-mute);text-decoration:line-through;}
.waas-now{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.7rem);}
.waas-now small{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;}
.waas-then{margin-top:4px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.waas-then strong{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;}
.waas-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px 20px;margin:28px 0 8px;}
.waas-features li{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);padding-left:18px;position:relative;line-height:1.5;}
.waas-features li::before{content:'→';position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--accent);}
.waas-foot{margin-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.waas-fineprint{max-width:520px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);line-height:1.7;}
@media(max-width:860px){.waas-head{flex-direction:column;padding-right:0;}.waas-price-block{text-align:left;}.waas-price-row{justify-content:flex-start;}.waas-features{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.waas-card{padding:28px 22px;}.waas-features{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.waas-foot{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}}

.maintenance-card{margin-top:20px;background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:36px;}
.maintenance-header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-bottom:28px;padding-bottom:24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.maintenance-title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;font-size:18px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.02em;}
.maintenance-price{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:300;font-size:1.6rem;}
.maintenance-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;}
.m-item{font-size:12.5px;}
.m-name{font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:4px;}
.m-desc{font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);line-height:1.6;}
@media(max-width:860px){.maintenance-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.maintenance-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ============================================================
   CLOSING CTA
============================================================ */
.cta-band{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:52px 40px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1c1c1c 0%,#060606 100%);}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(60% 100% at 50% 0%,rgba(164,16,42,.10),transparent 70%);}
.cta-band > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,5vw,2.8rem);max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 16px;}
.cta-band p{color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 32px;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;}
.cta-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.btn-solid{padding:14px 26px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.02em;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
.btn-solid:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 30px var(--accent-glow);}
.btn-ghost{padding:14px 26px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);font-weight:600;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:border-color .2s,color .2s;}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--ink);}

/* ============================================================
   SHOWCASE BOX (wide project-image carousel, about page)
============================================================ */
.showcase-box{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);min-height:360px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;margin-top:36px;}
.showcase-box__img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;z-index:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.4s var(--ease-out);}
.showcase-box__img.is-active{opacity:1;}
.showcase-box__overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(6,6,6,.75) 0%,rgba(6,6,6,.1) 45%,transparent 70%);}
.showcase-box__content{position:relative;z-index:2;padding-bottom:32px;}
.showcase-box--compact{min-height:0;height:clamp(280px,34vw,420px);margin-top:0;border-radius:var(--r-xl);}
@media(max-width:640px){.showcase-box{min-height:260px;}.showcase-box--compact{height:240px;}}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT (page)
============================================================ */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;}
.contact-desc{margin:18px 0 28px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;max-width:420px;}
.contact-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.contact-link{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);transition:border-color .2s,background .2s;}
.contact-link:hover{border-color:var(--line-strong);background:var(--bg-1);}
.contact-link-icon{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--bg-2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:16px;}
.contact-link-label{font-size:10.5px;color:var(--ink-mute);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font-family:var(--mono);}
.contact-link-val{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;}
.contact-link-arr{margin-left:auto;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.contact-form{background:var(--bg-1);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:32px;}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}
.form-group{margin-bottom:16px;}
.form-label{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);margin-bottom:8px;}
.form-input,.form-textarea{width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:13.5px;outline:none;transition:border-color .2s;}
.form-input:focus,.form-textarea:focus{border-color:var(--accent);}
.form-textarea{min-height:96px;resize:vertical;}
.form-submit{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;padding:14px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:var(--accent);color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;margin-top:4px;transition:opacity .2s,transform .2s;}
.form-submit:hover{opacity:.9;transform:translateY(-1px);}
@media(max-width:860px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE - meta + skills
============================================================ */
.about-page-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;}
.meta-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:13px;}
.meta-label{color:var(--ink-mute);}
.meta-val{font-weight:600;}
.about-copy p{font-size:14px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:18px;}
.skills-wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:24px;}
.skill-tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);color:var(--ink-soft);}
@media(max-width:860px){.about-page-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}}

/* ============================================================
   MY STUDIO (about page - image/text split)
============================================================ */
.working-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;}
.working-split__img{border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);}
.working-split__img img{width:100%;height:clamp(280px,34vw,420px);object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.working-split__text p{margin-top:14px;max-width:440px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.75;}
.working-split__text p:first-of-type{margin-top:18px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.working-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;}.working-split__img{order:-1;}}

/* ============================================================
   SKILLS + STATS (about page - bars left, stat grid right)
============================================================ */
.skills-stats-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;}
.skill-bar{margin-top:20px;}
.skill-bar:first-of-type{margin-top:0;}
.skill-bar__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:8px;}
.skill-bar__head span:last-child{color:var(--ink-mute);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;}
.skill-bar__track{height:4px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--bg-2);overflow:hidden;}
.skill-bar__fill{height:100%;border-radius:100px;background:var(--accent);transition:width 1.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.skill-bar__fill{transition:none;}}
.about-stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:40px 32px;}
.about-stats-grid__item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
.about-stats-grid__item .val{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:1;}
.about-stats-grid__item .label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);}
@media(max-width:860px){.skills-stats-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;}.about-stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);row-gap:24px;margin-top:8px;}}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
============================================================ */
footer{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:36px 40px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.footer-inner{max-width:var(--page-max);margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;}
.footer-brand{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.footer-copy{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:22px;}
.footer-link{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:color .2s;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;}
.footer-link:hover{color:var(--ink);}
@media(max-width:640px){footer{padding:28px 18px;}}

/* ============================================================
   CURTAIN (homepage intro only)
============================================================ */
.curtain{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;background:var(--bg-0);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;pointer-events:none;animation:curtain-up .9s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1) 2s forwards;}
.curtain__lines{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.curtain__v{position:absolute;left:50%;width:1px;background:var(--accent);opacity:0;animation:line-draw-v .8s var(--ease) .1s forwards;}
.curtain__v--t{top:0;height:0;transform-origin:top;}
.curtain__v--b{bottom:0;height:0;transform-origin:bottom;}
@keyframes line-draw-v{0%{height:0;opacity:0;}20%{opacity:.5;}100%{height:calc(50vh - 70px);opacity:.3;}}
.curtain__center{text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:2;}
.curtain__logo-sm{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);opacity:0;animation:fade-in .6s var(--ease) .55s forwards;margin-bottom:14px;}
.curtain__wordmark{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,7vw,4.4rem);letter-spacing:-.01em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);animation:rise .7s var(--ease-out) .7s forwards;}
.curtain__tagline{margin-top:16px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-mute);letter-spacing:.03em;opacity:0;animation:fade-in .6s var(--ease) 1.2s forwards;}
@keyframes fade-in{to{opacity:1;}}
@keyframes rise{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
@keyframes curtain-up{0%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-28px);visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.curtain{animation:curtain-up .2s forwards;}}

/* ── inner-page quick fade ── */
.page-fade{animation:page-fade-in .5s var(--ease-out) both;}

/* ============================================================
   INDEX-LITE - plain-text alternatives to boxed cards
   (used only by index-lite.html; proj-card and pricing-card
   are kept as real cards everywhere since those need visual
   framing - portfolio thumbnails and price comparison)
============================================================ */
.feat-plain-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:32px;}
.feat-plain-item{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:20px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.feat-plain-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.feat-plain-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.adv-plain-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;}
.adv-plain{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.adv-plain:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.adv-plain .adv-card__arrow{background:transparent;}
@media(max-width:860px){.adv-plain{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;}}

.service-plain-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;}
.service-plain{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:24px 24px 24px 0;}
.service-plain:nth-child(3n+1){padding-left:0;}
@media(max-width:860px){.service-plain-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}.service-plain{padding-left:0;}.service-plain:nth-child(2n+1){padding-right:24px;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.service-plain-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.service-plain{padding-right:0;}}

.process-plain-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;}
.process-plain{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:22px 20px 22px 0;}
.process-plain:first-child{padding-left:0;}
@media(max-width:860px){.process-plain-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.process-plain-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.maintenance-plain{margin-top:20px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.maintenance-plain .maintenance-header{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0;margin-bottom:24px;}

.about-plain-l{padding:0;background:none;border:none;border-radius:0;}
.about-plain-r{position:relative;padding:0;background:none;border:none;border-radius:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:auto;}
.about-panel-plain{position:relative;z-index:1;width:100%;max-width:320px;}
.about-panel-plain .row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;}
.about-panel-plain .row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.about-panel-plain .row b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;}
@keyframes page-fade-in{from{opacity:0;}to{opacity:1;}}

/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDY PAGES (per-project deep dive, work.html links here first)
   Minimal focused-reading layout: no full site nav, just a back
   link + byline, a plain-bg title block, then an image+copy grid.
============================================================ */
.case-topbar{display:flex;align-items:center;padding:26px 40px;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.case-topbar .case-byline{margin-left:auto;}
.case-back{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:100px;padding:9px 16px;transition:color .2s,border-color .2s,background .2s;}
.case-back:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink-soft);background:var(--bg-2);}
.case-byline{text-align:right;}
.case-byline strong{display:block;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.case-byline span{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);margin-top:3px;}

.case-title-block{padding:20px 40px 48px;}
.case-title{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(3rem,8vw,6.5rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.01em;text-transform:uppercase;max-width:16ch;}
.case-hero-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-top:28px;}
.case-year{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11.5px;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.case-status{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:100px;padding:7px 14px 7px 10px;width:fit-content;}
.case-status .dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#4ade80;flex-shrink:0;}
.case-status.pending .dot{background:#facc15;}
.case-hero-desc{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:380px;line-height:1.6;}
.case-launch{margin-left:auto;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:600;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
.case-launch:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow);}

.case-desc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:start;}
.case-desc-image{border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);}
.case-desc-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.case-desc-label{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);margin-bottom:14px;}
.case-desc-text p{font-size:14px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.85;}
.case-desc-text strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}
.case-fill-note{font-size:12.5px;font-style:italic;color:var(--ink-mute);}

.case-2col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;margin-top:34px;}
.case-2col h4{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);margin-bottom:14px;}
.case-2col ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.case-2col li{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6;padding-left:16px;position:relative;}
.case-2col li::before{content:'→';position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;}
.case-2col .case-tech-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}

.case-insight{margin-top:36px;border:1px solid var(--accent-line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:26px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(164,16,42,.08) 0%,rgba(164,16,42,.02) 100%);}
.case-insight h3{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;}
.case-insight-row{padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;grid-template-columns:130px 1fr;gap:20px;}
.case-insight-row:first-of-type{border-top:none;padding-top:0;}
.case-insight-row span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-mute);}
.case-insight-row p{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.7;}

.case-admin{margin-top:56px;padding-top:40px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .case-desc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
  .case-2col{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
  .case-insight-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .case-topbar{padding:20px;}
  .case-byline{text-align:left;}
  .case-title-block{padding:16px 20px 32px;}
  .case-launch{margin-left:0;}
}
.model-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin:28px 0 44px;}
@media(max-width:700px){.model-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ============================================================
   ALWAYS-DARK SURFACES - LIGHT MODE FIX
   .hero (all variants: --home, --about, --page) and .cta-band
   sit on a fixed dark photo/gradient backdrop that never changes
   with the site theme (same treatment in both modes, by design -
   the brand's signature dark panel). Their text/border rules were
   written against var(--ink) / var(--ink-soft) / var(--line-strong)
   though, which DOES flip in light mode, so text was going
   near-black on a backdrop that stayed dark - e.g. the "Clear
   Prices. No Surprises." page-banner title and the closing
   "Let's make something worth looking at" CTA band both went
   dark-on-dark. Hardcoding the old dark-mode values here fixes
   light mode and is a zero-visual change in dark mode (identical
   to what the vars already resolved to there). Placed last in the
   cascade on purpose - same specificity as the rules it's fixing,
   so source order is what makes it win.
   ============================================================ */
.hero__kicker,.hero__play-label,.hero__index-num,
.hero__feature-title,.hero__feature-cta,
.about-hero__eyebrow,.about-hero__badge,.about-hero__stat-val,
.about-hero__script,.about-hero__name,.about-hero__role,
.page-banner__title,.cta-band h2{color:#fff;}
.hero__title{color:#fff;}
.hero__title .line2{-webkit-text-stroke-color:#fff;}
.hero__index-total,.hero__feature-desc,
.about-hero__bio,.about-hero__bottom,
.page-banner__eyebrow,.cta-band p{color:#c4c4c4;}
.hero__index-track{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);}
.hero__feature-card{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.22);}
.about-hero__eyebrow span{color:#c4c4c4;}
.proj-badges span{color:#fff;}
