/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   AHMAD SHAD — MAIN STYLESHEET
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/* ── RESET & BASE ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --bg: #050505;
  --bg-2: #0d0d0d;
  --bg-3: #151515;
  --surface: #111111;
  --surface-2: #1c1c1c;
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --text: #f5f5f5;
  --text-2: #b3b3b3;
  --text-3: #6b6b6b;
  --accent: #ffffff;
  --accent-2: #d9d9d9;
  --accent-alt: #a6a6a6;
  --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #d9d9d9, #8c8c8c);
  --gradient-alt: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2f2f2, #8c8c8c);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 40px;
  --shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --nav-h: 80px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ── SCROLLBAR ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 4px; }

/* ── SELECTION ── */
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: #050505; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ── */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
p { color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.7; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ── CONTAINER ── */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }

/* ── SECTION ── */
.section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.section.bg-soft { background: var(--bg-2); }

/* ── TAGS ── */
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── SECTION HEADER ── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-header p { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: #050505;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-2); }

.btn-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: #0a0a0f;
}
.btn-white:hover { background: #f0f0f0; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

.btn-sm { padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ══ CUSTOM CURSOR ══ */
.cursor, .cursor-follower {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ══ LOADER ══ */
.loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s, visibility 0.5s;
}
.loader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-inner { text-align: center; }
.loader-logo {
  display: block;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}
.loader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.loader-progress {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ══ NAV ══ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10,10,15,0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-logo {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.nav-logo span { color: #d4112d; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transition: width var(--transition);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* MOBILE MENU */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-menu ul { list-style: none; text-align: center; }
.mobile-menu li { margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.mobile-menu a { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--accent-2); }

/* ══ HERO ══ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem) 2rem 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
#heroCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.25;
  animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: #ffffff; top: -100px; right: -100px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.orb-2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; background: #a6a6a6; bottom: -80px; left: -80px; animation-delay: 3s; }
.orb-3 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: #d9d9d9; top: 30%; left: 30%; animation-delay: 5s; }

@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(30px,-20px) scale(1.05); }
  66% { transform: translate(-20px,15px) scale(0.95); }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 620px;
  flex: 1;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-title { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hero-title .line { display: block; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  max-width: 40rem;
}
.hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}
.hero-pills span {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
}
.stat { }
.stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.stat-num::after { content: '+'; }
.stat-label { color: var(--text-3); font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

/* Hero Visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 min(560px, 46vw);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-phone {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-console {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: min(540px, 100%);
}
.console-shell {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,18,18,0.96), rgba(10,10,10,0.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 110px rgba(0,0,0,0.58), inset 0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
}
.console-shell::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.console-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.console-topbar span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.console-topbar span:nth-child(1) { background: #ffffff; }
.console-topbar span:nth-child(2) { background: #bfbfbf; }
.console-topbar span:nth-child(3) { background: #7a7a7a; }
.console-title {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.console-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.console-column {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.console-panel {
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.panel-main {
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.16), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
}
.panel-side {
  min-height: 124px;
}
.panel-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.console-panel strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.panel-bars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: end;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  min-height: 90px;
}
.panel-bars span {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(140,140,140,0.35));
}
.panel-bars span:nth-child(1) { height: 38%; }
.panel-bars span:nth-child(2) { height: 68%; }
.panel-bars span:nth-child(3) { height: 55%; }
.panel-bars span:nth-child(4) { height: 88%; }
.graph-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.graph-lines {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
.graph-lines span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.95), rgba(255,255,255,0.08));
}
.graph-lines span:nth-child(1) { width: 100%; }
.graph-lines span:nth-child(2) { width: 82%; }
.graph-lines span:nth-child(3) { width: 64%; }
.console-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.console-footer span {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
}
.phone-frame {
  width: 220px;
  height: 440px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), inset 0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  animation: phoneBob 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes phoneBob {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-2deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(2deg); }
}
.phone-screen {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 16px;
}
.phone-content {}
.phone-bar {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.phone-bar.short { width: 60%; }
.phone-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.phone-app {
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.app-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #d9d9d9); }
.app-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d9d9d9, #a6a6a6); }
.app-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bfbfbf, #7a7a7a); }
.app-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8c8c8c, #4d4d4d); }

.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(30,30,40,0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.floating-card .card-icon {
  width: 1.4rem;
  height: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.floating-card .card-icon svg,
.value-icon svg,
.contact-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.card-1 { top: 2rem; left: -2.5rem; animation: cardFloat1 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.card-2 { top: 50%; right: -2.75rem; animation: cardFloat2 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.card-3 { bottom: -1rem; left: 2.5rem; animation: cardFloat3 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes cardFloat1 { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-12px)} }
@keyframes cardFloat2 { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(10px)} }
@keyframes cardFloat3 { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }

/* Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 1;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--text-3), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1)} 50%{opacity:0.4;transform:scaleY(0.7)} }

/* ══ MARQUEE ══ */
.marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-2);
  padding: 1rem 0;
}
.marquee {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeScroll 20s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.marquee span {
  color: var(--text-3);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.marquee span:nth-child(even) { color: var(--accent); }
@keyframes marqueeScroll { from{transform:translateX(0)} to{transform:translateX(-50%)} }

/* ══ SERVICES GRID ══ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 0;
}
.service-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.service-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  margin: -1.1rem -1.1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(16,16,26,0.72), rgba(16,16,26,0.12));
}
.service-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.service-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a1a1a, #242424);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: #050505;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.service-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.service-link {
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 0.5rem; color: var(--accent-2); opacity: 0.8; }

/* ══ CAPABILITY STRIP ══ */
.capability-strip { background: var(--bg-2); }
.capability-strip-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.capability-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.signal-board {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 430px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,14,14,0.98), rgba(22,22,22,0.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.signal-board::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20% auto auto -10%;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 70%);
}
.signal-board::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  bottom: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 70%);
}
.signal-board-head {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.signal-live {
  color: #f5f5f5;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.signal-mesh {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 240px;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 65%);
  background-size: 30px 30px, 30px 30px, auto;
}
.signal-mesh::before,
.signal-mesh::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}
.signal-mesh::before {
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
}
.signal-mesh::after {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
}
.mesh-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.06), 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.node-center {
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #8c8c8c);
}
.node-top { left: 50%; top: 18%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.node-left { left: 22%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.node-right { right: 22%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.node-bottom { left: 50%; bottom: 18%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.signal-metrics {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.signal-metric {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.signal-metric strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.signal-metric span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
}
.signal-float {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(18,18,28,0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.float-one { left: -1.5rem; top: 3.5rem; }
.float-two { right: -2rem; top: 10rem; }
.float-three { left: 2rem; bottom: -1.2rem; }
.capability-strip-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.capability-strip-content p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.capability-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem;
}
.capability-tags span {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.image-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.image-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
}
.image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: #050505;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.image-frame.large { aspect-ratio: 3/4; }
.image-frame.large.about-signal-panel {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  min-height: clamp(480px, 52vw, 640px);
}

.about-signal-panel {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(19,19,28,0.96), rgba(11,11,18,0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.about-signal-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1rem;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 0.5rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-signal-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  align-content: start;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-signal-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.about-signal-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.about-signal-label {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.about-signal-primary {
  grid-column: span 2;
  min-height: 0;
}
.about-signal-primary strong {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.about-signal-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: end;
}
.about-signal-metrics > div {
  min-width: 0;
}
.about-signal-metrics strong {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-signal-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.about-signal-stack span {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-strip-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-strip-content p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.about-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.about-list li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  color: var(--text-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.list-icon {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ══ PORTFOLIO GRID ══ */
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.portfolio-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.portfolio-item.large { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.portfolio-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.portfolio-item.large .portfolio-img { height: 100%; min-height: 400px; }
.portfolio-item:not(.large) .portfolio-img { height: 240px; }
.portfolio-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.portfolio-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, transparent 50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.portfolio-cat {
  display: block;
  color: var(--accent-2);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.portfolio-meta h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.portfolio-meta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ══ TECH GRID ══ */
.tech-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(100px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.tech-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.tech-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.tech-item img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}
.tech-item span { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-2); }

/* ══ TESTIMONIALS ══ */
.testimonials-slider { overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.testimonial-card {
  min-width: calc(50% - 0.75rem);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-stars { color: #d9d9d9; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.testimonial-card p { color: var(--text); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.testimonial-author img {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.testimonial-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.testimonial-author span { color: var(--text-3); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #050505; }
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ══ CTA BANNER ══ */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.cta-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation: orbPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes orbPulse { 0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)} 50%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.15)} }
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-content p { color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ══ FOOTER ══ */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.footer-logo span { color: #d4112d; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-3); font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 260px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.social-links a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #050505; border-color: var(--accent); }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-3); }
.footer-col a { color: var(--text-3); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent-2); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--text-3);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: var(--text-3);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

/* ══ PAGE HERO ══ */
.page-hero {
  min-height: 45vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 3rem) 2rem 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero-content h1 { margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem; }
.page-hero-content p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-2); }

.about-visual-band {
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
.about-visual-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
.about-visual-copy h2 {
  margin: 0.65rem 0 1.1rem;
  max-width: 16ch;
}
.about-visual-copy p {
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.about-visual-copy {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
}
.about-visual-collage {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
  padding: 2rem 0.5rem 1rem;
  width: min(860px, 100%);
}
.about-visual-main,
.about-visual-small {
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  background: #0f0f17;
}
.about-visual-main {
  inset: 0 4.5rem 4rem 0;
}
.about-visual-main img,
.about-visual-small img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.about-visual-main::after,
.about-visual-small::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,13,0.06), rgba(8,8,13,0.74));
}
.about-visual-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(10,10,16,0.58);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.about-visual-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.about-visual-caption strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.about-visual-small {
  width: 210px;
  height: 170px;
}
.about-visual-small.small-one {
  top: 1rem;
  right: 0;
}
.about-visual-small.small-two {
  bottom: 0;
  right: 2rem;
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}
.about-visual-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2.5rem;
  left: -1rem;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-visual-chip {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(12,12,19,0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.chip-one {
  top: 2.5rem;
  left: 2rem;
}
.chip-two {
  top: 14rem;
  left: -1.25rem;
}
.chip-three {
  bottom: 11.5rem;
  left: 2rem;
}

/* ══ ABOUT PAGE ══ */
.about-story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-story-image {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 1.75rem 1.75rem;
}
.floating-exp {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem; left: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
}
.exp-num { font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.exp-text { color: var(--text-3); font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.about-story-content h2 { margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; }
.about-story-content p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.about-values { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.value-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.value-icon {
  width: 1.4rem;
  height: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--text);
}
.value-item strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.value-item p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-3); margin: 0; }

/* ══ TIMELINE ══ */
.timeline-section { background: var(--bg-2); }
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 200px; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 190px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 3rem 3rem;
}
.timeline-year {
  position: absolute;
  left: -200px;
  width: 180px;
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -11px;
  top: 0.4rem;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot, .timeline-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.timeline-content { }
.timeline-content h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.timeline-content.highlight {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* ══ SKILLS ══ */
.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.skill-bar-wrap { }
.skill-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.skill-bar {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.skill-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

/* ══ SERVICE DETAIL ══ */
.service-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.service-detail.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.service-detail.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.service-num {
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.3;
  margin-bottom: -1rem;
}
.service-detail-content h2 { margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; }
.service-detail-content p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.service-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.service-features li {
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  color: var(--text-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.service-detail-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.service-detail-image img { width: 100%; height: 400px; object-fit: cover; }

/* ══ PROCESS ══ */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1.5rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-3);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.process-num { font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.process-step h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* ══ PRICING ══ */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.pricing-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a1a1a, #242424);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.pricing-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.pricing-card.featured:hover { transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-6px); }
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: #050505;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pricing-tier { font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pricing-price { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 2rem; line-height: 1; }
.pricing-price span { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-3); }
.pricing-features { list-style: none; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.pricing-features li { padding: 0.5rem 0; color: var(--text-2); font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ══ PORTFOLIO PAGE ══ */
.portfolio-filter {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #050505;
}
.portfolio-masonry { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.portfolio-item-full, .portfolio-item-half { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition); }
.portfolio-item-full:hover, .portfolio-item-half:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.portfolio-item-full { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.pf-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; min-height: 280px; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.portfolio-item-full:hover .pf-img img, .portfolio-item-half:hover .pf-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.pf-info { padding: 2.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.pf-cat { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-2); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.pf-info h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.pf-info p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.pf-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.pf-tags span {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.portfolio-masonry > div:nth-child(even).portfolio-item-half,
.portfolio-masonry .portfolio-item-half {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

/* two halves side by side */
.portfolio-masonry { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.portfolio-masonry .portfolio-item-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.portfolio-masonry {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.portfolio-item-half { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.portfolio-item-half .pf-img img { height: 220px; }
.portfolio-item-half .pf-info { padding: 1.5rem; }

/* ══ BLOG PAGE ══ */
.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.blog-featured-img { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-featured-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 320px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.blog-featured:hover .blog-featured-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #050505;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.blog-featured-content { padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.blog-date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-3); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.blog-featured-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.blog-featured-content p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.blog-title-link,
.blog-featured-title-link {
  color: var(--text);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.blog-title-link:hover,
.blog-featured-title-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.blog-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.blog-card-img { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-card-img .blog-cat { top: 1rem; left: 1rem; }
.blog-card-content { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-card-content h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem; }
.blog-card-content p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.blog-read-more { color: var(--accent-2); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; display: inline-block; margin-top: 1rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter-box {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a1a1a, #242424);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-content h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex: 1; min-width: 280px; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }

/* ══ CONTACT PAGE ══ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 5rem; }
.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-info > p { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 1.2rem;
  height: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text); }
.contact-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-2); margin: 0; }
.contact-social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.social-card {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-2); }

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
}
.contact-form { position: relative; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--text-2); }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.form-group select { cursor: pointer; }
.form-group select option { background: var(--bg-2); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; }

.form-success {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.success-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: var(--gradient-alt);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #050505;
}

/* ══ FAQ ══ */
.faq-section { background: var(--bg-2); }
.faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.faq-item { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.faq-arrow { transition: transform 0.3s; color: var(--text-3); }
.faq-item.open .faq-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--accent); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 200px; }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; color: var(--text-2); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.article-shell {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.article-cover {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.article-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.article-body {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
}
.article-body h2,
.article-body h3 {
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
}
.article-body h2:first-child,
.article-body h3:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.article-body p,
.article-body li {
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.article-body a,
.legal-card a {
  color: var(--accent-2);
}
.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.article-callout {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.article-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.legal-layout {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.legal-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
}
.legal-card h2,
.legal-card h3 {
  margin: 2rem 0 0.9rem;
}
.legal-card h2:first-child,
.legal-card h3:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.legal-card p,
.legal-card li {
  color: var(--text-2);
}
.legal-card ul,
.legal-card ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.legal-notice {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}

/* ══ RESPONSIVE ══ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem) 1.5rem 3.5rem;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    max-width: 14ch;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 1.4rem;
  }
  .service-media {
    height: 170px;
    margin: -0.45rem -0.45rem 1.15rem;
  }
  .capability-strip-inner {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .hero-content { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  }
  .hero-pills { justify-content: center; }
  .scroll-indicator { display: none; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
  .capability-strip-inner, .about-story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .about-story-image {
    padding: 0 0 1.5rem;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .image-frame.large.about-signal-panel {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .about-visual-layout { gap: 2rem; }
  .about-visual-copy h2,
  .about-visual-copy p {
    max-width: none;
  }
  .about-visual-collage {
    min-height: 520px;
    max-width: 760px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-signal-panel {
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .about-signal-grid {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }
  .about-signal-card {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
  }
  .about-signal-primary {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
  .about-signal-primary strong {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .about-signal-metrics strong {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .about-signal-stack span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .floating-exp {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    margin: -1.25rem auto 0;
    width: min(240px, calc(100% - 1.5rem));
  }
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portfolio-item.large { grid-row: auto; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .pricing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing-card.featured { transform: none; }
  .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-featured-content { padding: 2rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .timeline { padding-left: 120px; }
  .timeline-year { left: -120px; width: 100px; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .capability-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .signal-board {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .signal-float {
    position: static;
    display: inline-flex;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0.15rem 0.5rem 0 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .page-hero {
    min-height: 34vh;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem) 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  }
  .page-hero-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-title {
    max-width: none;
  }
  .about-visual-band {
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .about-visual-collage {
    min-height: 430px;
    padding: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem;
  }
  .about-visual-main {
    inset: 0 2.5rem 5.5rem 0;
  }
  .about-visual-small {
    width: 140px;
    height: 116px;
    border-radius: 1.1rem;
  }
  .about-visual-small.small-one {
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0;
  }
  .about-visual-small.small-two {
    bottom: 0.25rem;
    right: 1rem;
  }
  .about-visual-caption {
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  }
  .about-visual-caption strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .about-visual-ring {
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    top: 2rem;
    left: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }
  .about-visual-chip {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .chip-one {
    top: 1.2rem;
    left: 1rem;
  }
  .chip-two {
    top: 7rem;
    left: -0.25rem;
  }
  .chip-three {
    left: 1.25rem;
    bottom: 6.25rem;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step::after { display: none; }
  .testimonial-card { min-width: calc(100% - 0); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portfolio-masonry { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portfolio-item-full, .portfolio-item-half { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 3rem; }
  .timeline::before { display: none; }
  .timeline-year { position: static; text-align: left; width: auto; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
  .timeline-dot { display: none; }
  .timeline-item { padding-left: 0; }
  .hero-pills { justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .hero-pills span { font-size: 0.76rem; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .about-values { gap: 0.75rem; }
  .about-story-image {
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .image-frame.large.about-signal-panel {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .about-signal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .about-signal-primary,
  .about-signal-metrics {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
  .about-signal-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .about-signal-metrics > div:last-child {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .about-signal-card {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
  }
  .about-signal-primary strong {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .about-signal-metrics strong {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .about-signal-stack span {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .floating-exp {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    margin: -1.5rem auto 0;
    width: min(240px, calc(100% - 1.5rem));
  }
  .image-badge {
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  }
  .nav { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .service-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-detail.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .newsletter-box { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .tech-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .signal-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-media {
    height: 160px;
    margin: -0.9rem -0.9rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .article-cover img {
    height: 240px;
  }
  .article-body,
  .legal-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .article-nav,
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}