/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E³ TECHNOLOGIES — COMPLETE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Single CSS file: base tokens + upgrade layer
   All pages · All components · Full responsive
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/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E³ TECHNOLOGIES — DESIGN SYSTEM
   Encouraging Excellence Early
   Adapted from a premium dark cinematic system.
   Tokens, Reset, Typography, Layout, Components
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* Core Palette */
  --black:       #080808;
  --off-black:   #0e0e0e;
  --dark-1:      #111111;
  --dark-2:      #161616;
  --dark-3:      #1c1c1c;
  --dark-4:      #242424;
  --muted:       #3a3a3a;
  --gray:        #6b7280;
  --gray-light:  #9ca3af;
  --white-dim:   rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  --white:       #ffffff;

  /* E³ Service Accents (mapped from 4 core offerings) */
  --web:         #06B6D4;  /* Website Design — cyan */
  --web-glow:    rgba(6,182,212,0.25);
  --mobile:      #2563EB;  /* Mobile Apps — blue */
  --mobile-glow: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
  --ai:          #D97706;  /* AI Automation — gold/amber, Africa's sun */
  --ai-glow:     rgba(217,119,6,0.25);
  --software:    #7C3AED;  /* Custom Software — violet */
  --software-glow: rgba(124,58,237,0.25);

  /* E³ spectrum gradient — signature multi-accent */
  --spectrum: linear-gradient(90deg, #06B6D4, #2563EB, #D97706, #7C3AED);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-ui:      'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-pad:  120px;
  --container:    1280px;
  --gap:          clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease:        cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-fast:   cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --dur:         0.6s;
  --dur-fast:    0.3s;

  /* Glass */
  --glass-bg:    rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --glass-blur:  blur(16px);
}

/* ── RESET ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* Global text-safety: protects against long words/translations
   breaking layout on any language, on any screen size */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p, span, a, li, blockquote {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
  hyphens: auto;
}

/* ── CONTAINER ── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRELOADER
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#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), visibility 0.6s;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

.e3-loader svg {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  animation: e3-spin 2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes e3-spin {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.e3-loader .loader-line {
  animation: loader-trace 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  stroke-dasharray: 100;
  stroke-dashoffset: 100;
}
.e3-loader .line-1 { animation-delay: 0s; }
.e3-loader .line-2 { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.e3-loader .line-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
@keyframes loader-trace {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 100; opacity: 0; }
  30%  { opacity: 1; }
  70%  { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 1; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: -100; opacity: 0; }
}
.e3-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION
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#navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), backdrop-filter 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--glass-border);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-mark svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.nav-logo span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--white);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-logo span em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-fast);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); }

.nav-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--spectrum);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 50%;
  transition: background-position 0.5s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background-position: 100% 50%;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6,182,212,0.3);
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
  display: block;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.mobile-menu .mm-cta {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRISM / SIGNAL PROGRESS INDICATOR
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.signal-progress {
  position: fixed;
  right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 800;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.signal-progress.visible { opacity: 1; }
.sp-mark svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.sp-line { transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease); }
.sp-line.active { opacity: 1 !important; }
.sp-labels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.sp-labels span {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  text-align: center;
  transition: color 0.4s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.sp-labels span.active { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS — every button is a real, clickable link
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.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--spectrum);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 50%;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background-position 0.5s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-position: 100% 50%;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(6,182,212,0.3);
}
.btn-primary.btn-large {
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
}

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* WhatsApp-specific button */
.btn-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #25D366;
  background: rgba(37,211,102,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,211,102,0.3);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-whatsapp svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-whatsapp:hover { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.16); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-accent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-accent:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.web-btn      { color: var(--web);      border-color: var(--web);      }
.web-btn:hover      { background: var(--web-glow);      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--web-glow); }
.mobile-btn   { color: var(--mobile);   border-color: var(--mobile);   }
.mobile-btn:hover   { background: var(--mobile-glow);   box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--mobile-glow); }
.ai-btn       { color: var(--ai);       border-color: var(--ai);       }
.ai-btn:hover       { background: var(--ai-glow);       box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--ai-glow); }
.software-btn { color: var(--software); border-color: var(--software); }
.software-btn:hover { background: var(--software-glow); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--software-glow); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION LABELS & HEADLINES
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.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.section-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.section-headline em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.spectrum-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION (Homepage)
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.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100svh;
  min-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--ease), transform 6s linear;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* Atmospheric gradient base — looks complete even before real photos are added.
   REPLACE: each .hero-slide gets a real background-image (see image strategy doc) */
.hero-slide.slide-1 { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 30% 20%, rgba(6,182,212,0.18), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 80%, rgba(217,119,6,0.14), transparent 60%), var(--black); }
.hero-slide.slide-2 { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 70% 30%, rgba(37,99,235,0.2), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 20% 80%, rgba(124,58,237,0.14), transparent 60%), var(--black); }
.hero-slide.slide-3 { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 50% 50%, rgba(217,119,6,0.16), transparent 65%), var(--black); }

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(8,8,8,0.55) 0%,
    rgba(8,8,8,0.15) 30%,
    rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 60%,
    rgba(8,8,8,0.95) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) clamp(1.25rem, 6vw, 6rem) clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  max-width: 920px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: hero-up 0.8s 0.5s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: hero-up 0.9s 0.7s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.hero-headline em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: hero-up 0.8s 0.9s var(--ease) forwards;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: hero-up 0.8s 1.1s var(--ease) forwards;
}

@keyframes hero-up { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

.hero-slide-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  right: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transition: background 0.3s, width 0.3s;
  padding: 0;
}
.dot.active { background: var(--white); width: 20px; border-radius: 3px; }

.hero-scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-scroll-cue span {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
  animation: scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scaleY(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1.3); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE TICKER STRIP
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.ticker-strip {
  background: var(--off-black);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-track span.dot-sep { color: var(--ai); }
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (shared across all inner pages)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 75vh;
  min-height: 520px;
  padding-top: 72px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.page-hero .hero-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(8,8,8,0.82) 0%,
    rgba(8,8,8,0.45) 35%,
    rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 55%,
    rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 100%
  );
}
.page-hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--ease), transform 7s linear;
}
.page-hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 6vw, 6rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  max-width: 860px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  max-height: calc(75vh - 72px - 80px);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Quick-jump pills in page hero */
.hero-pills {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-self: stretch;
  align-items: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-pill:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
  background: var(--off-black);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 0;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.9fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-logo svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.footer-logo span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.footer-logo span em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.footer-brand > p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.footer-socials a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.footer-socials a:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
}
.footer-links {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-col a, .footer-col span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.25rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 850;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s;
  animation: wa-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.55); animation: none; }
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.65), 0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.1); }
}

/* Mobile sticky CTA bar */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 840;
  display: none;
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  padding-bottom: calc(0.75rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-sticky-cta.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-sticky-cta a {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.msc-primary { background: var(--spectrum); color: var(--white); }
.msc-wa { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(37,211,102,0.35); color: #25D366; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal-section {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-section.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   THE ONE QUESTION — Problem Section (Homepage)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.problem-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--off-black);
}
.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.problem-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  min-width: 0;
}
.problem-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.problem-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}
.problem-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.problem-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.problem-bar-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.problem-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.problem-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 1.4s var(--ease) 0.2s;
}
.problem-bar-fill.animated { width: var(--target-width, 0%); }
.problem-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.problem-transition {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.problem-transition p {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.problem-transition p em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHAT WE BUILD — Service Cards (Homepage)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.build-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--black);
}
.build-section-header { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.build-section-header p {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.build-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
}
.build-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 0;
}
.build-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.build-card.card-web:hover      { border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.35);   background: rgba(6,182,212,0.05); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(6,182,212,0.1); }
.build-card.card-mobile:hover   { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.35);   background: rgba(37,99,235,0.05); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(37,99,235,0.1); }
.build-card.card-ai:hover       { border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.35);   background: rgba(217,119,6,0.05); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(217,119,6,0.1); }
.build-card.card-software:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.35);  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.05); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(124,58,237,0.1); }
.build-card.card-bi:hover       { border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.35);  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.05); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(16,185,129,0.1); }
.build-card.card-brand:hover    { border-color: rgba(236,72,153,0.35);  background: rgba(236,72,153,0.05); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(236,72,153,0.1); }

.build-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.badge-popular { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.15); color: var(--ai); border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.35); }
.badge-platform { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.15); color: var(--mobile); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.35); }
.badge-ai { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.15); color: var(--web); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.35); }
.badge-custom { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.15); color: var(--software); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.35); }
.badge-data { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); color: #10B981; border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.35); }
.badge-brand { background: rgba(236,72,153,0.15); color: #EC4899; border: 1px solid rgba(236,72,153,0.35); }

.build-card-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.card-web .build-card-icon      { background: var(--web-glow);      border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.25); }
.card-mobile .build-card-icon   { background: var(--mobile-glow);   border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.25); }
.card-ai .build-card-icon       { background: var(--ai-glow);       border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.25); }
.card-software .build-card-icon { background: var(--software-glow); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.25); }
.card-bi .build-card-icon       { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.25); }
.card-brand .build-card-icon    { background: rgba(236,72,153,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(236,72,153,0.25); }

.build-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.build-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.build-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.build-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.build-card-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.build-card-cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.build-card:hover .build-card-cta svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.build-footer-cta { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ECOSYSTEM SECTION (Homepage)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ecosystem-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--off-black); }
.ecosystem-section .container { margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.eco-section-header p {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.eco-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
}
.eco-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 0;
}
.eco-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.eco-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.eco-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.eco-card-academy::before { background: var(--web); }
.eco-card-nurse::before   { background: #10B981; }
.eco-card-mercury::before { background: var(--ai); }
.eco-card-verify::before  { background: var(--software); }

.eco-number {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eco-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.eco-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.eco-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.eco-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.status-soon { color: var(--ai); border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.4); background: rgba(217,119,6,0.08); }
.status-dev  { color: var(--web); border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.4); background: rgba(6,182,212,0.08); }

.eco-card-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.eco-card-cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.eco-card:hover .eco-card-cta svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUILT FOR AFRICA — Mission Statement (Homepage)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mission-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--black);
}
.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.mission-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.mission-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}
.mission-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid;
  border-image: var(--spectrum) 1;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}
.mission-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.mission-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
}
.mission-stat-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  min-width: 0;
}
.mission-stat-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.ms-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.ms-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PARTNERSHIP INVITATION (Homepage — emotional core)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.partnership-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--off-black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.partnership-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(900px, 140vw);
  height: min(900px, 140vw);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.06), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partnership-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.partnership-section .section-headline { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.partnership-body {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.idea-selector {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.idea-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.idea-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.35);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.idea-chip .ic-emoji { font-size: 1rem; }

.partnership-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS — How We Work
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); overflow: hidden; }
.process-section .section-headline { margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.process-track { position: relative; }
.process-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  right: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--glass-border);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.process-section.counted .process-connector::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step { padding: 0 1rem; text-align: center; min-width: 0; }
.ps-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.process-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VISION STATEMENT (Homepage)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vision-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--off-black);
  position: relative;
}
.vision-card {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-top: 2px solid;
  border-image: var(--spectrum) 1;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.vision-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}
.vision-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.vision-card p.vision-body {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLOSING CTA (Homepage)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.final-cta { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); text-align: center; }
.urgency-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ai);
  background: rgba(217,119,6,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.3);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.urgency-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--ai);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.4; } }
.fcta-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.fcta-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.fcta-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤1024px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 80px; }

  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .signal-progress { right: 0.75rem; }

  .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .build-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .eco-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .mission-stats { max-width: 480px; }

  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .process-connector { display: none; }

  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .footer-links { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤768px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 60px; }

  .hero-content { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem) 1.25rem clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.12; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hero-ctas .btn-primary, .hero-ctas .btn-ghost { width: 100%; }

  .page-hero { height: 65vh; min-height: 400px; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4.5vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.15; }
  .page-hero-content { padding: 0 1.25rem clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem); max-height: calc(65vh - 72px - 75px); }
  .hero-pills { gap: 0.4rem; padding: 0 1.25rem; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  .hero-pill { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem; }

  .problem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .build-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .mission-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .idea-selector { gap: 0.5rem; }
  .idea-chip { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 0.55rem 1rem; }

  .footer-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .signal-progress { display: none; }

  .mobile-sticky-cta { display: flex; }
  .wa-float { bottom: calc(5.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (≤400px)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 48px; }

  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 9vw, 2.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.18; }
  .hero-content { padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vh, 5rem) 1rem clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }

  .page-hero { height: 60vh; min-height: 340px; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 6.5vw, 2rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.2; }
  .page-hero-content { padding: 0 0.875rem clamp(0.875rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); max-height: calc(60vh - 72px - 70px); }
  .page-hero-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.6; }

  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .mission-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ms-value { font-size: 1.6rem; }

  .footer-links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .wa-float { width: 48px; height: 48px; bottom: calc(5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); right: 1rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REDUCED MOTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal-section { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero-slide { transition: opacity 0.1s; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOCUS VISIBILITY (accessibility)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--web);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE — Who We Are / Founder / Values / Why E³
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.who-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); }
.who-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
.who-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.who-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.who-quote-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
}
.who-quote-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.who-quote-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Founder section */
.founder-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--off-black); }
.founder-card {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
}
.founder-avatar-ring {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3px;
}
.founder-avatar-ring .fa-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
}
.founder-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.founder-title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.founder-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.founder-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Values grid */
.values-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); }
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  min-width: 0;
}
.value-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.value-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; display: block; }
.value-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Why E³ — numbered list */
.why-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--off-black); }
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
}
.why-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  min-width: 0;
}
.why-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.why-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(6,182,212,0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 36px;
}
.why-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* About closing CTA */
.about-cta-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); }
.about-cta-card {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-top: 2px solid;
  border-image: var(--spectrum) 1;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.about-cta-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.about-cta-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-card p { text-align: left; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES PAGE — Detailed service blocks
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.service-block { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }
.service-block-web      { background: var(--black); }
.service-block-mobile   { background: var(--off-black); }
.service-block-ai       { background: var(--black); }
.service-block-software { background: var(--off-black); }

.svc-block-header { max-width: 700px; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
.svc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.svc-badge-web      { color: var(--web);      border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.4);   background: rgba(6,182,212,0.08); }
.svc-badge-mobile   { color: var(--mobile);   border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.4);   background: rgba(37,99,235,0.08); }
.svc-badge-ai       { color: var(--ai);       border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.4);   background: rgba(217,119,6,0.08); }
.svc-badge-software { color: var(--software); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,0.4);  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.08); }

.svc-block-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Stat row */
.svc-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.svc-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
.svc-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.svc-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.svc-block-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Included list */
.svc-included {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.svc-included-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.svc-check {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.svc-check svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; stroke: var(--web); }

.svc-for-row {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.svc-for-row strong { color: var(--white-dim); font-weight: 600; }

.svc-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* AI Flow Diagram */
.ai-flow {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.ai-flow-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ai-flow-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--web); flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--web); }
.ai-flow-arrow { text-align: center; color: var(--gray); font-size: 1.1rem; padding-left: 4px; }
.ai-flow-result {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.ai-flow-result em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Use-case grid (AI, platform cards) */
.usecase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.usecase-card {
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.12);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
  min-width: 0;
}
.usecase-card:hover { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.07); border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.usecase-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; display: block; }
.usecase-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.usecase-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.65; }

/* Platform cards (mobile) */
.platform-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.platform-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  min-width: 0;
}
.platform-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.platform-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.platform-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Build-what grid (software) */
.build-what-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 0.75rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.build-what-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-light);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ── E³ ECOSYSTEM PRODUCTS BLOCK ── */
.ecosystem-products { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); }
.eco-products-header { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.eco-products-header p { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem); color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.8; }
.eco-product-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  align-items: start;
}
.eco-product-block:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.eco-product-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  line-height: 1;
}
.eco-product-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.eco-product-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.eco-product-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Tech stack */
.techstack-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--off-black); }
.techstack-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; }
.tech-category {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  min-width: 0;
}
.tech-category h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.tech-category p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.8; }

/* Services close CTA */
.services-cta-section { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--black); text-align: center; }
.services-cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.services-cta-section p {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--white-dim);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Sticky service nav pills */
.sticky-service-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 72px;
  z-index: 700;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.7rem clamp(0.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.ssn-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.3rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.ssn-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ssn-link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ssn-link:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .usecase-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .techstack-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .platform-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc-stats-row { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .usecase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .eco-product-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .eco-product-number { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .svc-included { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PORTFOLIO PAGE — Filter, Gallery, Lightbox
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.filter-bar-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 72px;
  z-index: 600;
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.75rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.3rem;
}
.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.filter-btn:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.filter-btn.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--white); }
.filter-btn.active[data-filter="web"]      { background: var(--web-glow);      color: var(--web); }
.filter-btn.active[data-filter="mobile"]   { background: var(--mobile-glow);   color: var(--mobile); }
.filter-btn.active[data-filter="ai"]       { background: var(--ai-glow);       color: var(--ai); }
.filter-btn.active[data-filter="software"] { background: var(--software-glow); color: var(--software); }

.portfolio-gallery { padding: 2px 0; background: var(--black); min-height: 500px; }
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 320px;
  gap: 2px;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.4s;
}
.gallery-item.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.gallery-item.hidden { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: scale(0.97); position: absolute; }
.gallery-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, transparent 55%);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.4s;
}
.gallery-item:hover::before { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 100%); }
.gi-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gi-overlay { transform: translateY(0); }
.gi-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.gi-tag.tag-web      { color: var(--web);      border-color: var(--web);      background: var(--web-glow); }
.gi-tag.tag-mobile    { color: var(--mobile);   border-color: var(--mobile);   background: var(--mobile-glow); }
.gi-tag.tag-ai        { color: var(--ai);       border-color: var(--ai);       background: var(--ai-glow); }
.gi-tag.tag-software   { color: var(--software); border-color: var(--software); background: var(--software-glow); }
.gi-overlay h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.gi-overlay p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--white-dim); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.gi-stat { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--gray-light); display: none; }
.gallery-item:hover .gi-stat { display: block; }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85); z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.4s, visibility 0.4s; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1001;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), visibility 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: all; }
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white); z-index: 10;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.lightbox-close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.lightbox-inner {
  background: var(--dark-2); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 20px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  width: 100%; max-width: 960px; max-height: 90vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(10px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.lightbox.open .lightbox-inner { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
.lb-image-side { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 300px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.lb-content-side { padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); overflow-y: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
#lbTitle { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; }
.lb-client { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray); font-family: var(--font-ui); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.lb-stat-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem; border-radius: 10px; margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem; display: inline-block; width: fit-content;
}
.lb-section { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.lb-section h5 { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.lb-section p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.75; }
.lb-cta { margin-top: 1rem; }

.portfolio-cta-section { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0; background: var(--off-black); border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); text-align: center; }
.portfolio-cta-section h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.portfolio-cta-section p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--white-dim); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; line-height: 1.8; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 260px; }
  .gallery-item.wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .lightbox-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-height: 95vh; }
  .lb-image-side { min-height: 200px; max-height: 240px; }
  .filter-bar { padding: 0.25rem; }
  .filter-btn { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .filter-bar-wrap { padding: 0.6rem 1rem; }
  .gi-overlay { padding: 1.1rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INDUSTRIES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.industries-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); }
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
}
.industry-card {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 0;
}
.industry-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.industry-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.industry-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.industry-icon { font-size: 1.7rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; display: block; }
.industry-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.industry-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.industry-cta { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.industry-card:hover .industry-cta { color: var(--web); }

.industries-note {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.industries-note p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.industries-cta-section { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0; background: var(--off-black); text-align: center; }
.industries-cta-section h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.industries-cta-section p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--white-dim); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.industries-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .industry-card:hover { transform: none; } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INSIGHTS PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.category-bar-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 72px;
  z-index: 600;
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.75rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.category-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.3rem;
}
.category-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.category-btn:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.category-btn.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--white); }

.insights-grid-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); }
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.article-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s;
  min-width: 0;
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.article-card.hidden { display: none; }
.article-thumb {
  height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}
.thumb-ai       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217,119,6,0.25), rgba(8,8,8,0.9)); }
.thumb-web      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,182,212,0.25), rgba(8,8,8,0.9)); }
.thumb-mobile   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.25), rgba(8,8,8,0.9)); }
.thumb-strategy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.25), rgba(8,8,8,0.9)); }
.thumb-automation { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.25), rgba(8,8,8,0.9)); }
.article-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.article-category {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}
.article-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.article-link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--web);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter-section { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0; background: var(--off-black); text-align: center; }
.newsletter-section h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.newsletter-section p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--white-dim); max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--gray); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.newsletter-form button {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--spectrum);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6,182,212,0.3); }
.newsletter-success {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #10B981;
  opacity: 0;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.newsletter-success.show { opacity: 1; height: auto; }

/* Article modal (reuses card-overlay system) */
.article-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85); z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.4s, visibility 0.4s; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.article-modal-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.article-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1001;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), visibility 0.4s;
}
.article-modal.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: all; }
.article-modal-panel {
  background: var(--dark-2); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%; max-width: 600px; max-height: 80vh; overflow-y: auto;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(10px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.article-modal.open .article-modal-panel { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
.article-modal-close {
  float: right; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass-bg); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--white);
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.article-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.article-modal-panel h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem; line-height: 1.3; clear: both; }
.article-modal-panel p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article-modal-panel .btn-outline { margin-top: 1rem; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  {
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form button { width: 100%; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE — Form, Project Builder Wizard
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-wrapper { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--black); }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left column — info */
.contact-info h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-info > p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 400px;
}
.contact-methods { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.contact-method {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}
.contact-method:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); transform: translateX(4px); }
.cm-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.cm-icon.cm-wa  { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.1); border-color: rgba(37,211,102,0.3); }
.cm-icon.cm-mail{ background: rgba(6,182,212,0.1);  border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.3); }
.cm-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; min-width: 0; }
.cm-label { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray); }
.cm-value { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--white); word-break: break-all; }
.cm-note  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray); }
.contact-hours {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Reassurance cards */
.reassurance-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.reassure-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}
.rc-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }
.rc-text h5 { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.rc-text p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Right column — form panel */
.contact-form-panel {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
}
.cfp-heading { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.cfp-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.cfp-sub a { color: var(--web); text-decoration: underline; }

.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem; }
.form-group label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
}
.form-group label .req { color: var(--ai); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--gray); }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.5);
  background: rgba(6,182,212,0.04);
}
.form-group select { cursor: pointer; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' fill='none' stroke='%236b7280' stroke-width='2' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 1rem center; padding-right: 2.5rem; }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; line-height: 1.65; }

.form-submit-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--spectrum);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 50%;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background-position 0.5s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.form-submit-btn:hover { background-position: 100% 50%; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(6,182,212,0.3); }

/* Success state */
.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.form-success.show { display: flex; }
.fs-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.fs-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); }
.fs-body { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 360px; }
.fs-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #25D366;
  background: rgba(37,211,102,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,211,102,0.3);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.fs-wa:hover { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.16); }

/* Map section */
.map-section { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; background: var(--off-black); }
.map-section h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.map-container { position: relative; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.map-container iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 360px; border: none; filter: grayscale(30%) invert(85%) hue-rotate(180deg); }
.map-overlay-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(8,8,8,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  max-width: 240px;
}
.map-overlay-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--white-dim); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.map-overlay-card a { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--web); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reassurance-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .reassurance-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .map-overlay-card { position: relative; top: auto; left: auto; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .map-container iframe { height: 240px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN UPGRADE LAYER
   Rounded borders · Bento · Animations · Images
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E³ TECHNOLOGIES — DESIGN UPGRADE v2
   Rounded borders · Bento grids · Rich animations
   Real pictures · Hover effects · Floating shapes
   Imports AFTER style.css via <link> order
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UPGRADED DESIGN TOKENS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
:root {
  --radius-sm:   10px;
  --radius-md:   16px;
  --radius-lg:   24px;
  --radius-xl:   32px;
  --radius-full: 100px;

  --shadow-card:   0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  --shadow-hover:  0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-glow-web:      0 16px 48px rgba(6,182,212,0.18);
  --shadow-glow-mobile:   0 16px 48px rgba(37,99,235,0.18);
  --shadow-glow-ai:       0 16px 48px rgba(217,119,6,0.18);
  --shadow-glow-software: 0 16px 48px rgba(124,58,237,0.18);

  --glass-bg:     rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL CARD RADIUS UPGRADE
   Rounds every sharp-edged component
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.problem-card,
.build-card,
.eco-card,
.value-card,
.why-card,
.usecase-card,
.platform-card,
.tech-category,
.article-card,
.industry-card,
.reassure-card,
.contact-method,
.mission-stat-card,
.eco-product-block,
.build-what-tag,
.founder-card,
.who-quote-card,
.about-cta-card,
.vision-card,
.problem-transition,
.industries-note,
.eco-products-header,
.contact-form-panel,
.map-container,
.newsletter-form input,
.svc-included-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
}

.mission-stat-card,
.tech-category,
.usecase-card,
.build-what-tag,
.reassure-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
}

.eco-product-block {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) !important;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.build-tag, .gi-tag, .eco-status, .svc-badge, .article-category,
.urgency-pill, .hero-pill, .ssn-link, .filter-btn, .category-btn, .build-badge {
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING DECORATIVE ORBS
   Atmospheric background depth on key sections
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.orb-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: orb-fade-in 2s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.orb-cyan   { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.12); }
.orb-gold   { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.10); }
.orb-violet { background: rgba(124,58,237,0.10); }
.orb-blue   { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.10); }

@keyframes orb-fade-in { to { opacity: 1; } }

/* Floating animation for hero accent shapes */
@keyframes float-1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(3deg); }
}
@keyframes float-2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-2deg); }
}
@keyframes float-3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.04); }
}

/* Gradient border animation */
@keyframes gradient-rotate {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Shimmer sweep */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION — UPGRADED + OVERLAP FIX
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Fix: ensure hero content never touches navbar */
.hero {
  padding-top: 0;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.hero-content {
  padding-top: calc(72px + clamp(3rem, 6vh, 5rem)) !important;
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) !important;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 6vw, 6rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 6vw, 6rem) !important;
  max-width: 960px;
}

/* Neural lattice SVG overlay in hero */
.hero-lattice {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.18;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-lattice svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Animated accent dots in hero */
.hero-accent-dot {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.had-1 {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--web);
  bottom: 28%; right: 18%;
  animation: float-1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--web);
}
.had-2 {
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: var(--ai);
  bottom: 40%; right: 28%;
  animation: float-2 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--ai);
}
.had-3 {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--software);
  top: 35%; right: 10%;
  animation: float-3 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--software);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Hero image slides with real pictures */
.hero-slide.slide-1 {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.0) 40%, rgba(8,8,8,0.0) 60%, rgba(8,8,8,0.55) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1547394765-185e1e68f34e?q=80&w=1170&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 40%;
  /* REPLACE: Unsplash — Lagos Nigeria cityscape night — nappy.co backup: search "Lagos Nigeria night" */
  /* Fallback gradient if image fails: */
  background-color: #080808;
}
.hero-slide.slide-2 {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.25) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.0) 35%, rgba(8,8,8,0.0) 55%, rgba(8,8,8,0.7) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1498050108023-c5249f4df085?q=80&w=1172&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 25%;
  /* REPLACE: Black/African woman at laptop — cinematic setup */
  background-color: #080808;
}
.hero-slide.slide-3 {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.0) 30%, rgba(8,8,8,0.0) 60%, rgba(8,8,8,0.65) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1525547719571-a2d4ac8945e2?q=80&w=764&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  /* REPLACE: Black African man/person with smartphone */
  background-color: #080808;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PICTURE BACKGROUNDS — Section imagery
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Partnership section — African founders image */
.partnership-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partnership-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550751827-4bd374c3f58b?q=80&w=1170&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  /* REPLACE: African/Black professional team collaborating */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.06;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mission/Built-for-Africa section image */
.mission-section {
  position: relative;
}
.mission-right-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mission-right-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: block;
  min-height: 380px;
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(1.1);
}
.mission-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(8,8,8,0.7) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

/* Process section visual strip */
.process-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process-bg-strip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--web), var(--ai), var(--software), transparent);
  opacity: 0.25;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BENTO GRID — Services (What We Build)
   Asymmetric layout replacing uniform 3-col grid
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.build-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr) !important;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto auto !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}
/* Website — featured large card */
.build-card:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 4; }
/* Mobile — medium card */
.build-card:nth-child(2) { grid-column: span 2; }
/* AI — medium card */
.build-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 2; }
/* Custom Software — medium card */
.build-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 2; }
/* Business Intelligence — medium card */
.build-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 2; }
/* Brand — full-width footer card */
.build-card:nth-child(6) { grid-column: span 6; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; }
.build-card:nth-child(6) .build-card-icon { flex-shrink: 0; }
.build-card:nth-child(6) > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }

/* Featured card extra styling */
.build-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,182,212,0.08) 0%, rgba(6,182,212,0.03) 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.build-card:nth-child(1)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Bento grid — Ecosystem section */
.eco-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr !important;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  min-height: 560px;
}
.eco-card:nth-child(1) { grid-row: span 2; }
.eco-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ENHANCED CARD HOVER EFFECTS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Base card interaction */
.build-card, .eco-card, .problem-card, .value-card, .industry-card,
.mission-stat-card, .why-card, .article-card, .eco-product-block {
  transition:
    transform 0.4s var(--ease),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease),
    border-color 0.3s,
    background 0.3s !important;
  will-change: transform;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer overlay on hover */
.build-card::before,
.eco-card::before,
.problem-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 50%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.build-card:hover::before,
.eco-card:hover::before,
.problem-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: shimmer 0.7s linear;
}

/* Colored glow on service-specific hover */
.build-card.card-web:hover      { box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-web) !important; transform: translateY(-8px) !important; }
.build-card.card-mobile:hover   { box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-mobile) !important; transform: translateY(-8px) !important; }
.build-card.card-ai:hover       { box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-ai) !important; transform: translateY(-8px) !important; }
.build-card.card-software:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-software) !important; transform: translateY(-8px) !important; }
.build-card.card-bi:hover       { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(16,185,129,0.18) !important; transform: translateY(-8px) !important; }
.build-card.card-brand:hover    { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(236,72,153,0.18) !important; transform: translateY(-8px) !important; }

/* Eco card hover with top accent bar grow */
.eco-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover) !important; }
.eco-card-academy:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(6,182,212,0.15) !important; }
.eco-card-nurse:hover   { box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(16,185,129,0.15) !important; }
.eco-card-mercury:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(217,119,6,0.15) !important; }
.eco-card-verify:hover  { box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(124,58,237,0.15) !important; }

/* Problem card hover */
.problem-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover) !important; }

/* Value card hover */
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) !important; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important; }

/* Industry card hover — slides up with left border accent */
.industry-card {
  border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s !important;
}
.industry-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--web) !important;
  transform: translateX(6px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-web) !important;
}

/* Article card hover */
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01) !important; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.45) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION IMAGE BACKGROUNDS — Build & Problem section
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.build-card {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  gap: 0;
}

/* Card image thumbnails inside build cards */
.card-img-strip {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.card-img-strip img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
  display: block;
}
.build-card:hover .card-img-strip img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* For the featured card (Website) — taller image */
.build-card:nth-child(1) .card-img-strip { height: 220px; }

/* Card content padding when image present */
.card-img-strip + .build-card-icon { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.build-card-body { padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY / PORTFOLIO — Image backgrounds
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.gallery-grid { gap: 12px !important; }

/* Each portfolio card has a real atmospheric gradient + optional real bg */
.gi-web-retail {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.9) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://plus.unsplash.com/premium_photo-1677567996070-68fa4181775a?q=80&w=1172&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  /* REPLACE: African people in tech retail/shop */
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-beauty {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.9) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1620712943543-bcc4688e7485?q=80&w=765&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  /* REPLACE: Black woman beauty/salon */
  background-size: cover; background-position: center top;
}
.gi-realestate {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.9) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558618666-fcd25c85cd64?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  /* REPLACE: Modern Abuja/Nigeria building/real estate */
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-construction {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.9) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504307651254-35680f356dfd?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  /* REPLACE: Construction site Africa */
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATED GRADIENT BORDERS — Featured elements
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.animated-border {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark-2);
}
.animated-border::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06B6D4, #2563EB, #D97706, #7C3AED, #06B6D4);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: gradient-rotate 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.animated-border:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Apply to vision card */
.vision-card { border-top: none !important; }
.vision-card.animated-border { overflow: visible; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS STEP CARDS — upgrade to rounded cards
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-step {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.process-step:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.process-steps { gap: 14px !important; position: relative !important; z-index: 2 !important; }

/* Numbered circles */
.ps-number {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  position: relative;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHO WE ARE / MISSION — Image panels
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mission-stats {
  gap: 12px !important;
}
.mission-stat-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s !important;
}
.mission-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   IDEA CHIPS — Partnership section
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.idea-chip {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s !important;
}
.idea-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6,182,212,0.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.4) !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER UPGRADE — Rounded social icons
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer-socials a {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s !important;
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TICKER STRIP UPGRADE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--off-black), rgba(6,182,212,0.04), rgba(217,119,6,0.04), var(--off-black)) !important;
}
.ticker-track span.dot-sep { color: var(--ai) !important; opacity: 0.8; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT METHOD CARDS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-method {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s !important;
}
.contact-method:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
}
.contact-method:has(.cm-wa):hover { border-color: rgba(37,211,102,0.4) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.15) !important; }
.contact-method:has(.cm-mail):hover { border-color: rgba(6,182,212,0.4) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MAP CONTAINER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.map-overlay-card { border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LIGHTBOX
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.lightbox-inner { border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important; overflow: hidden !important; }
.lb-image-side { border-radius: 0 !important; }
.lightbox-close { border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO — Rounded bottom corners
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STAGGERED CARD REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   Cards enter one after another
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stagger-child {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(3) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(4) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(5) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(6) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(7) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.47s; }
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(8) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.54s; }
.stagger-parent.revealed .stagger-child:nth-child(9) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.61s; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION HEADLINE — Animated spectrum underline
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-headline {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE BENTO — Stack on small screens
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .build-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .build-card:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 2; }
  .build-card:nth-child(2) { grid-column: span 1; }
  .build-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 1; }
  .build-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 1; }
  .build-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }
  .build-card:nth-child(6) { grid-column: span 2; flex-direction: column !important; }

  .eco-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    grid-template-rows: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }
  .eco-card:nth-child(1) { grid-row: span 1 !important; }
  .eco-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: auto !important; grid-row: auto !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .build-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .build-card:nth-child(1),
  .build-card:nth-child(2),
  .build-card:nth-child(3),
  .build-card:nth-child(4),
  .build-card:nth-child(5),
  .build-card:nth-child(6) {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .eco-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .card-img-strip { height: 140px !important; }
  .build-card:nth-child(1) .card-img-strip { height: 180px !important; }

  .page-hero { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) !important; }

  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .process-connector { display: none !important; }

  /* Hero overlap fix on mobile */
  .hero-content {
    padding-top: calc(72px + 2rem) !important;
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
    padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 5rem !important;
  }
  .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7.5vw, 2.8rem) !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .build-grid, .eco-grid { gap: 8px !important; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .hero-content {
    padding-top: calc(72px + 1.5rem) !important;
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION DIVIDERS — Gradient lines between sections
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(6,182,212,0.3), rgba(217,119,6,0.3), transparent);
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL-TRIGGERED PULSE on counters
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes value-pop {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}
.ms-value.popped { animation: value-pop 0.4s var(--ease); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAZY LOAD — fade-in when image loads
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
img[loading="lazy"] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
img[loading="lazy"].loaded,
img[loading="lazy"]:not([src=""]) {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL PROGRESS LINE — top of page
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.scroll-progress-line {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--spectrum);
  z-index: 9998;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gradient-rotate 3s linear infinite;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUILD CARD RESTRUCTURE — image strip + body padding
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.build-card { padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; }
.build-card-body {
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}
.build-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.build-badge { position: static !important; }
.build-card .build-card-icon { margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important; }

/* Brand card (6th) full-width row layout */
.build-card:nth-child(6) { flex-direction: row !important; }
.build-card:nth-child(6) .card-img-strip {
  width: 280px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 200px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) 0 0 var(--radius-lg) !important;
}
.build-card:nth-child(6) .build-card-body { justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .build-card:nth-child(6) { flex-direction: column !important; }
  .build-card:nth-child(6) .card-img-strip {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 150px !important;
    min-height: unset;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MISSION SECTION — image + stats side
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mission-visual-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.mission-img-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 280px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mission-img-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(1.15);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.mission-img-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.mission-img-card-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.7) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.mission-img-caption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.25rem; left: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.mission-img-caption span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ECO CARD BENTO — featured Academy card with image
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.eco-card-academy {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.eco-card-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.eco-card-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.25) saturate(0.8);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.eco-card-academy:hover .eco-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.eco-card-academy > *:not(.eco-card-img) { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION LABEL PILL
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROBLEM SECTION — icon box styling
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.problem-icon-box {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pb-icon-web      { background: var(--web-glow);      border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.2); }
.pb-icon-gold     { background: var(--ai-glow);       border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.2); }
.pb-icon-software { background: var(--software-glow); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.2); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLOSING CTA — upgraded with floating shape
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.final-cta { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.final-cta-orb {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: clamp(400px, 70vw, 800px);
  height: clamp(400px, 70vw, 800px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.07) 0%, rgba(217,119,6,0.05) 40%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: float-3 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ALL-PAGES IMAGE SYSTEM — v3
   Real pictures on every page, every section
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── SHARED: Page hero images (each page) ─── */
.page-hero-about    .page-hero-slide { background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.15) 35%, rgba(8,8,8,0.8) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561089489-f13d5e730d72?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop'); background-size: cover; background-position: center 30%; }
.page-hero-services .page-hero-slide { background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.1) 35%, rgba(8,8,8,0.85) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop'); background-size: cover; background-position: center 35%; }
.page-hero-portfolio.page-hero-slide,
.page-hero-portfolio .page-hero-slide { background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.1) 35%, rgba(8,8,8,0.85) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1597239450996-ea7c2c564412?q=80&w=1920&auto=format&fit=crop'); background-size: cover; background-position: center 40%; }
.page-hero-industries .page-hero-slide { background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.1) 35%, rgba(8,8,8,0.85) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1509390288171-ce2088f7d08e?q=80&w=1920&auto=format&fit=crop'); background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.page-hero-insights  .page-hero-slide { background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.1) 35%, rgba(8,8,8,0.85) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?q=80&w=1920&auto=format&fit=crop'); background-size: cover; background-position: center 25%; }
.page-hero-contact   .page-hero-slide { background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8,8,8,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.1) 35%, rgba(8,8,8,0.85) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292089-90a7e086ee0c?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop'); background-size: cover; background-position: center 40%; }

/* ─── ABOUT PAGE: Section images ─── */
.about-who-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.about-who-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%; filter: brightness(0.88) saturate(1.1); transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease); display: block; }
.about-who-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.about-who-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.65) 0%, transparent 55%); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); }

.value-card-img { width: 100%; height: 110px; border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.value-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(0.9); transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); display: block; }
.value-card:hover .value-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.value-card { padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; }
.value-card-body { padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }

.why-card-num-img { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
.why-card-num-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(0.8); display: block; }

/* Founder section full-bleed top image */
.founder-img-banner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.founder-img-banner img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 15%; filter: brightness(0.6) saturate(0.9); display: block; }
.founder-img-banner-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 30%, var(--dark-2) 100%); }
.founder-card { padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden !important; }
.founder-card-body { padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }

/* About CTA section background image */
.about-cta-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1525547719571-a2d4ac8945e2?q=80&w=764&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── SERVICES PAGE ─── */
.svc-visual-banner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-visual-banner img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease); display: block; }
.svc-visual-banner:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.svc-banner-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.75) 0%, transparent 55%); }
.svc-banner-label {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.25rem; left: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

/* Service block layout split — image left, content right */
.svc-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: start; }
.svc-split-reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; }
.svc-split-reverse .svc-visual-banner { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-split, .svc-split-reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-split-reverse .svc-visual-banner { order: 0; }
  .svc-visual-banner { height: 200px; }
}

/* Ecosystem product blocks with images */
.eco-product-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.eco-product-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; filter: brightness(0.6) saturate(0.9); transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); display: block; }
.eco-product-block:hover .eco-product-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.eco-product-block { padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; }
.eco-product-body { padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .eco-product-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; } }

/* Tech stack section background */
.techstack-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.techstack-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1782472312824-cc8c39a26bbd?q=80&w=687&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.04; pointer-events: none;
}

/* Platform card images */
.platform-card-img { width: 100%; height: 120px; border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0; overflow: hidden; }
.platform-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; filter: brightness(0.65) saturate(0.85); display: block; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.platform-card:hover .platform-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.platform-card { padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; }
.platform-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; }

/* ─── PORTFOLIO PAGE: Real gallery backgrounds ─── */
.gallery-item {
  background-color: var(--dark-2);
  position: relative;
}
/* Actual background images on each gallery card */
.gi-topspace {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1620712943543-bcc4688e7485?q=80&w=765&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-esmeralda {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337360788-8b13dee7a37e?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center top;
}
.gi-solarcity {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486325212027-8081e485255e?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-xpro {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://plus.unsplash.com/premium_vector-1725372199832-32fef84e123b?q=80&w=1112&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-finbank {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563013544-824ae1b704d3?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-ironmint {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-e3saas {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1460925895917-afdab827c52f?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-beyond2026 {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1441986300917-64674bd600d8?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.gi-beverly {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610461888750-10bfc601b874?q=80&w=699&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}

/* ─── INDUSTRIES PAGE: card images ─── */
.industry-card { padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; }
.industry-card-img { width: 100%; height: 140px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; position: relative; }
.industry-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; filter: brightness(0.65) saturate(0.9); transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); display: block; }
.industry-card:hover .industry-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.industry-card-body { padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); }

/* ─── INSIGHTS PAGE: real article thumbnails ─── */
.article-thumb { height: 200px !important; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.article-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); display: block; filter: brightness(0.8) saturate(1.0); }
.article-card:hover .article-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.article-thumb-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.45; }
.thumb-ai       .article-thumb-overlay { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217,119,6,0.6), rgba(8,8,8,0.5)); }
.thumb-web      .article-thumb-overlay { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,182,212,0.6), rgba(8,8,8,0.5)); }
.thumb-mobile   .article-thumb-overlay { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.6), rgba(8,8,8,0.5)); }
.thumb-strategy .article-thumb-overlay { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,0.6), rgba(8,8,8,0.5)); }
.thumb-automation .article-thumb-overlay { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.6), rgba(8,8,8,0.5)); }

/* Newsletter section bg image */
.newsletter-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.newsletter-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1734597949889-f8e2ec87c8ea?q=80&w=1332&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.04; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── CONTACT PAGE ─── */
/* Contact info column hero image */
.contact-team-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.contact-team-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 25%; filter: brightness(0.78) saturate(1.05); display: block; transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.contact-team-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.contact-team-img-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,8,8,0.7) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.contact-team-caption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.25rem; left: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.4;
}
.contact-team-caption span { display: block; font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white-dim); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }

/* Map section background strip */
.map-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.map-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516321318423-f06f85e504b3?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.04; pointer-events: none;
}