/* ============================================
   CSS Variables - Premium Dark Theme
   ============================================ */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --color-bg-primary: #0a0e1a;
    --color-bg-secondary: #0f1524;
    --color-bg-tertiary: #151b2e;
    --color-text-primary: #ffffff;
    --color-text-secondary: #b4b9c8;
    --color-text-tertiary: #8a8f9e;
    --color-accent: #00d9ff;
    --color-accent-hover: #00b8d9;
    --color-accent-glow: rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.3);
    --color-gold: #f1bb67;
    --color-gold-glow: rgba(241, 187, 103, 0.2);
    --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --color-border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --color-overlay: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.85);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-size-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 0.7rem + 0.25vw, 0.875rem);
    --font-size-sm: clamp(0.875rem, 0.8rem + 0.375vw, 1rem);
    --font-size-base: clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem);
    --font-size-lg: clamp(1.125rem, 1.05rem + 0.375vw, 1.25rem);
    --font-size-xl: clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + 0.5vw, 1.5rem);
    --font-size-2xl: clamp(1.5rem, 1.35rem + 0.75vw, 2rem);
    --font-size-3xl: clamp(2rem, 1.7rem + 1.5vw, 3rem);
    --font-size-4xl: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 2.5vw, 4.5rem);
    --font-size-5xl: clamp(3rem, 2.3rem + 3.5vw, 6rem);
    
    --line-height-tight: 1.2;
    --line-height-normal: 1.5;
    --line-height-relaxed: 1.6;
    --letter-spacing-tight: -0.02em;
    --letter-spacing-normal: -0.01em;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 1.5rem;
    --spacing-lg: 2rem;
    --spacing-xl: 3rem;
    --spacing-2xl: 4rem;
    --spacing-3xl: 6rem;
    --spacing-4xl: 8rem;
    
    /* Layout */
    --container-max-width: 1120px;
    --container-padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    --section-padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem);
    
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 0.5rem;
    --radius-md: 0.75rem;
    --radius-lg: 1rem;
    --radius-xl: 1.5rem;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 24px var(--color-accent-glow);
    --shadow-glow-strong: 0 0 40px var(--color-accent-glow);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
    --transition-base: 250ms ease;
    --transition-slow: 400ms ease;
    
    /* Z-index */
    --z-header: 1000;
    --z-modal: 2000;
    --z-modal-overlay: 1999;
}

/* ============================================
   Smooth Scrolling
   ============================================ */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Anchor offset for fixed header */
#top,
#services,
#process,
#about,
#marketing-stack,
#contact,
#faq {
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

/* ============================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ============================================ */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Anchor offset for fixed header */
#top,
#services,
#process,
#about,
#marketing-stack,
#contact,
#faq {
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ============================================
   Typography
   ============================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
}

h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
    font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    font-weight: 750;
}

h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   Container
   ============================================ */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* ============================================
   Header
   ============================================ */
.header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-header);
    background-color: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.95);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.header-container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--container-padding);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.logo-img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.logo-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-normal);
}

.nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs);
    z-index: calc(var(--z-header) + 1);
}

.hamburger-line {
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-text-primary);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(7px, 7px);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -7px);
}

.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--container-padding);
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-menu.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-list {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .btn-nav {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Buttons
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--color-accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-xl);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.signal-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Hero Section
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: clamp(6rem, 10vh, 8rem) 0 var(--section-padding);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg.no-webgl {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom right, rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.lightning-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.45;
    filter: blur(10px);
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .lightning-canvas {
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.85) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom, rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.6) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-center {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.eyebrow {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-tight);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    max-width: 18ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-title span:not(.fuzzy-inline) {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-accent), #7bf3ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--color-accent-glow);
    position: relative;
}

.fuzzy-inline {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: baseline;
    line-height: 1;
    position: relative;
    color: transparent;
    font-size: 0;
}

.fuzzy-inline .sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-width: 0;
}

.fuzzy-canvas {
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(40, 200, 255, 0.25));
    vertical-align: baseline;
    position: relative;
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-width: 0;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    max-width: 58ch;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
}

.hero-proof {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
}

.hero-kicker {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    justify-content: center;
}

.pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-xs) * 0.7) var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.9);
}

.hero-scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    opacity: 0.75;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

.scroll-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: clamp(5rem, 12vh, 6rem) 0 var(--section-padding);
    }

    .hero-center {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .hero-title {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-scroll-hint {
        bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Trust Strip
   ============================================ */
.trust-strip {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-strip-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.trust-chips {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.trust-chip {
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-md);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.trust-microcopy {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Section Headings
   ============================================ */
.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ============================================
   Services Section
   ============================================ */
.services {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    overflow: visible; /* Ensure glow is not clipped */
}

.capabilities-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: start;
    overflow: visible; /* Ensure glow is not clipped */
}

/* Capabilities Navigation */
.capabilities-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--spacing-2xl) + 60px);
}

.cap-nav-item {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    text-align: left;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    outline: none;
}

.cap-nav-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleY(0);
    width: 2px;
    height: 60%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-accent-glow);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 300ms ease;
}

.cap-nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.cap-nav-item:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.cap-nav-item.active {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    background: rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.06);
}

.cap-nav-item.active::before {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleY(1);
}

/* Capabilities Panel */
.capabilities-panel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 400px;
    overflow: visible; /* Important: do not clip glow */
}

/* Cinematic radial glow using pseudo-element */
.capabilities-panel-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -25% -20%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(
        800px 600px at var(--glow-x, 50%) var(--glow-y, 50%),
        rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12),
        rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.06) 40%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    filter: blur(40px);
    transition: opacity 400ms ease, transform 400ms ease;
}

/* Glow positions per tab using CSS variables */
.capabilities-panel-wrapper.panel--brand {
    --glow-x: 35%;
    --glow-y: 45%;
}

.capabilities-panel-wrapper.panel--performance {
    --glow-x: 50%;
    --glow-y: 50%;
}

.capabilities-panel-wrapper.panel--web {
    --glow-x: 60%;
    --glow-y: 40%;
}

.capabilities-panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 450ms ease, transform 450ms ease;
    overflow: visible; /* Ensure ghost can breathe */
}

/* Ghost word background */
.cap-ghost {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: clamp(18px, 4vw, 56px);
    padding-top: clamp(12px, 2vw, 32px);
    transform: translateY(14px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}

.cap-ghost::before {
    content: attr(data-word);
    font-size: clamp(72px, 10vw, 140px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    filter: blur(0.2px);
    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
    user-select: none;
}

/* Active state (visible but subtle) */
.capabilities-panel.has-ghost .cap-ghost {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Ensure panel content sits above glow and ghost */
.capabilities-panel > *:not(.cap-ghost) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Reduce motion for ghost word */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cap-ghost {
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

.capabilities-panel[aria-hidden="false"],
.capabilities-panel:not([hidden]) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cap-panel-headline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cap-panel-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.cap-panel-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    padding: 0;
}

.cap-panel-list li {
    padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cap-panel-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cap-panel-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Mobile: Accordion */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .capabilities-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .capabilities-nav {
        position: static;
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    }

    .cap-nav-item {
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    }

    .cap-nav-item.active {
        border-color: var(--color-accent);
    }

    .capabilities-panel-wrapper {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .capabilities-panel {
        padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    }

    .capabilities-panel[hidden] {
        display: none;
    }

    .cap-panel-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .cap-panel-footer .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   How We Work - Carousel Section
   ============================================ */
.how-carousel {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
}

.how-carousel .section-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
}

.how-carousel .section-sub {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin-top: calc(var(--spacing-2xl) * -1);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Deck Container */
.how-deck {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px 0 26px;
}

/* Frame Wrapper */
.how-frame {
    position: relative;
    max-width: min(980px, 92vw);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Cards Container */
.how-cards {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(580px, 65vh, 720px);
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Card Base Styles */
.how-card {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 42px 44px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: visible;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.how-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) 28%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) 72%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0.55;
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.how-card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Stack Position States */
.how-card.is-pos-0 {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 40;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.10);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.how-card.is-pos-0::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(18px);
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 22px;
}

.how-card.is-pos-1 {
    transform: translate(20px, 20px) scale(0.96);
    opacity: 0.4;
    filter: blur(2px);
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.how-card.is-pos-2 {
    transform: translate(40px, 40px) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.25;
    filter: blur(3px);
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.how-card.is-pos-3 {
    transform: translate(60px, 60px) scale(0.88);
    opacity: 0.15;
    filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Content */
.how-card-phase {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.how-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-right: 80px;
    position: relative;
}

.how-card-header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Minimal Navigation Buttons Inside Card */
.how-card-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 10;
}

.how-card-nav-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    outline: none;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.how-card-nav-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.how-card-nav-btn.how-card-nav-prev:hover {
    transform: translateX(-1px);
}

.how-card-nav-btn.how-card-nav-next:hover {
    transform: translateX(1px);
}

.how-card-nav-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.how-card-nav-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

.how-card-number {
    font-size: clamp(48px, 5.5vw, 80px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.25;
    line-height: 1;
}

.how-card-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.how-card-hook {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.how-card-body {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 680px;
}

.how-card-deliverables {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.how-card-deliverables-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.how-card-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.how-card-list li {
    padding-left: 28px;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.how-card-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

.how-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


.how-card-cta-primary {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.how-card-cta-secondary {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.how-card-cta-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* Progress Meta */
.how-meta {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 80px;
}

.how-stepcount {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.how-bar-segmented {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.how-bar-segment {
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.how-bar-segment.is-active {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-gold-glow);
    transform: scaleY(1.2);
}

.how-bar-segment.is-active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
    filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .how-frame {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .how-cards {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 600px;
    }

    .how-card {
        position: relative;
        padding: 32px 24px;
        height: auto;
    }

    .how-card.is-pos-1,
    .how-card.is-pos-2,
    .how-card.is-pos-3 {
        display: none;
    }

    .how-card-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-xs);
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .how-card-header-left {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    }

    .how-card-nav {
        position: static;
        align-self: flex-end;
        margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .how-card-nav-btn {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .how-card-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    }

    .how-card-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        margin-top: 18px;
        padding-top: 18px;
    }

    .how-card-cta-primary {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 18px;
    }

    .how-meta {
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
        margin-top: 18px;
    }

    .how-bar-segmented {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .how-bar-segment {
        width: 36px;
        height: 2px;
    }
}

/* Reduced Motion Fallback */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .how-card {
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .how-card.is-pos-1,
    .how-card.is-pos-2,
    .how-card.is-pos-3 {
        display: none;
    }

    .how-card.is-pos-0 {
        position: relative;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

    .how-bar-segment {
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .how-nav {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Complete Marketing Stack Section
   ============================================ */
.marketing-stack {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-primary);
    position: relative;
}

.marketing-stack::before,
.marketing-stack::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.marketing-stack::before {
    top: 0;
}

.marketing-stack::after {
    bottom: 0;
}

.stack-subheading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
    margin-top: calc(var(--spacing-xl) * -1);
}

.services-stack {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stack-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
    padding: 2rem 0 2rem 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.stack-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.stack-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0, 229, 255, 0);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 450ms ease, background 450ms ease, box-shadow 450ms ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.stack-item:hover::before,
.stack-item:focus-within::before,
.stack-item.is-active::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .stack-item::before {
        transition: none;
    }
}

.stack-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.stack-num {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.26;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18);
}

.stack-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.stack-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, transform 250ms ease, color 250ms ease;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.stack-cta::after {
    content: "→";
    transition: transform 250ms ease;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.stack-cta:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.16);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.stack-cta:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .stack-cta,
    .stack-cta::after {
        transition: none;
    }

    .stack-cta:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

    .stack-cta:hover::after {
        transform: none;
    }
}

.stack-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.stack-hook {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.stack-body {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .stack-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .stack-left {
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .stack-right {
        padding-top: 0;
    }
}

/* ===== Stack section background treatment ===== */
.stack-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stack-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.stack-section > *:not(.stack-bg):not(.stack-spine) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Gradient wash + glow aligned with spine */
.stack-bg::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -15%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 600px at 40% 35%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08), transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(700px 500px at 75% 80%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 900px at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0%, transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 100%);
    filter: blur(1px);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Ultra subtle animated grain */
.stack-bg::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.06;
    background-image:
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    animation: grainShift 18s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes grainShift {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
    25% {
        transform: translate(-2%, 1%);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(1%, -1%);
    }
    75% {
        transform: translate(-1%, 2%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }
}

/* Optional: make dividers slightly "shiny" without being obvious */
.services-stack .stack-item {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.services-stack .stack-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.services-stack .stack-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.0));
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .stack-bg::before {
        filter: none;
    }

    .stack-bg::after {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* Spine container */
.stack-spine {
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(50% - 560px); /* align near content; adjust after verifying */
    top: 190px; /* below title/subtitle */
    bottom: 90px;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Cyan progress fill */
.stack-spine-fill {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform-origin: top;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .stack-spine-fill {
        height: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Work Section
   ============================================ */
.work {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

.work-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.work-card {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.work-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.work-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.work-content {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.work-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.work-section strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.work-section p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

.work-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.btn-work {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* ============================================
   Modals
   ============================================ */
.modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-modal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--container-padding);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
}

.modal[aria-hidden="false"] {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--color-overlay);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: var(--z-modal-overlay);
}

.modal-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: calc(var(--z-modal-overlay) + 1);
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.modal[aria-hidden="false"] .modal-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--spacing-md);
    right: var(--spacing-md);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.modal-body {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

.modal-body p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.modal-body strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ============================================
   About Section
   ============================================ */
.about {
    padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vh, 5rem) 0 var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}
.about-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.about-kicker {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 6fr) minmax(0, 5fr);
    column-gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
    row-gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-left {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

.about-left p {
    margin-bottom: calc(var(--spacing-lg) * 1.05);
}

.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.about-beliefs {
    /* legacy, kept for compatibility if used elsewhere */
}

.about-beliefs-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: calc(var(--spacing-lg) * 1.1) 0 0 0;
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0 0 0;
    position: relative;
}

.about-beliefs-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-beliefs-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.05em;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

.about-beliefs-list::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 45%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), transparent);
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.about-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    position: relative;
}

.about-seal {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1rem) 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-seal-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-seal-badge {
    position: relative;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-seal-logo {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(1.2) saturate(0.9);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-photo {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.about-photo::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.9) 0%, transparent 45%);
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(16.25rem, 22vw, 21.25rem); /* base height for primary image */
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% 20%;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

/* Primary vs secondary image hierarchy */
.about-right .about-photo:first-child {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.about-right .about-photo:first-child img {
    height: clamp(17.5rem, 24vw, 22.5rem); /* slightly taller primary image */
}

.about-right .about-photo:last-child {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.about-right .about-photo:last-child img {
    height: clamp(15rem, 20vw, 19rem); /* ~10–15% smaller */
}

.about-photo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.015);
}

.about-photo:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* Subtle cyan glow behind image column */
.about-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 0%, rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.18), transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0.9;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-grid {
        display: block;
    }

    .about-photo img {
        height: clamp(13.75rem, 50vw, 17.5rem); /* ~220–280px */
    }

    .about-watermark {
        top: 30%;
        right: 5%;
        width: min(380px, 50vw);
    }

    .about-seal-badge {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .about-seal-logo {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
    }
}

/* ===== About background treatment ===== */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; /* contain glows */
}

.about-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35%;
    right: 15%;
    width: min(520px, 55vw);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.045;
    filter: blur(0.5px) saturate(1.05);
    pointer-events: none;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Make sure About content sits above bg */
.about-section > *:not(.about-bg) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Glows + vignette */
.about-bg::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(600px 420px at 30% 35%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(520px 380px at 75% 50%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08), transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(900px 700px at 50% 110%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 900px at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), transparent 55%);
    filter: blur(2px);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Noise overlay (CSS-only, very subtle) */
.about-bg::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.07; /* keep subtle */
    background-image:
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='160' height='160' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Respect reduced motion / performance */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .about-bg::before,
    .about-bg::after {
        filter: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Contact Section
   ============================================ */
.contact-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

.contact-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
    align-items: start;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: visible;
}

.contact-left {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--spacing-2xl) + 80px);
}

.contact-headline {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    overflow-wrap: normal;
    word-break: keep-all;
    hyphens: none;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.contact-headline-nowrap {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-subhead {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-support {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 90%;
}

.contact-methods {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.contact-method {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-method:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.contact-method-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
}

.contact-method-value {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.contact-right {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 42px 44px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .contact-form {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}

.contact-form::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(18px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 22px;
}

.contact-form > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-honeypot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}


.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.form-required {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.form-optional {
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.1);
}

.form-input:hover,
.form-textarea:hover,
.form-select:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* Checkbox Group Styles */
.checkbox-group {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.checkbox-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.checkbox-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.form-checkbox {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.form-checkbox::after {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--color-bg-primary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.form-checkbox:checked {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-checkbox:checked::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.form-checkbox:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.checkbox-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    flex: 1;
}

.checkbox-item:hover .checkbox-label {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.checkbox-item input:checked + .checkbox-label {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .checkbox-group {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.form-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
}

.form-hint {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.form-error {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: #ff6b6b;
    margin-top: 6px;
    min-height: 18px;
}

.form-input[aria-invalid="true"],
.form-textarea[aria-invalid="true"],
.form-select[aria-invalid="true"] {
    border-color: #ff6b6b;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.05);
}

.form-input.has-error,
.form-textarea.has-error,
.form-select.has-error {
    border-color: #ff6b6b;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.05);
}


.form-submit-wrapper {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.form-secondary {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.form-link {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-success {
    background: rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.form-success p {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

.submit-loading {
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
    }

    .contact-left {
        position: static;
        order: 2;
    }

    .contact-right {
        order: 1;
    }

    .contact-headline {
        font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    }

    .contact-form {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

}

/* ============================================
   Scroll to Top Button
   ============================================ */
.scroll-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    pointer-events: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.scroll-to-top.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.scroll-to-top:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 217, 255, 0.25);
}

.scroll-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.scroll-to-top svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.scroll-to-top:hover svg {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scroll-to-top {
        bottom: 24px;
        right: 24px;
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .scroll-to-top svg {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .scroll-to-top {
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
    }

    .scroll-to-top:hover {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .scroll-to-top svg {
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ Section
   ============================================ */
.faq {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-question::after {
    content: '+';
    position: absolute;
    right: var(--spacing-lg);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.faq-answer p {
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Final CTA Section
   ============================================ */
.cta-final {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-headline {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
}

.cta-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================
   Footer
   ============================================ */
.footer {
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
    padding: var(--spacing-4xl) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-brand-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.footer-brand-logo {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: 0.9;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-brand-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-md) 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-email {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-email:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin: 0 0 var(--spacing-sm) 0;
}

.footer-link-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-link {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.footer-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-credit {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer {
        padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0 var(--spacing-lg);
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Chips
   ============================================ */
.chip {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-md);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.chip-small {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    padding: calc(var(--spacing-xs) * 0.75) var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* ============================================
   Scroll Animations (will be enhanced by JS)
   ============================================ */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Split text scroll animation base */
.split-animate{
  display:inline-block;
  overflow:hidden;
  will-change:transform, opacity;
}

.split-animate .char,
.split-animate .word,
.split-animate .line{
  display:inline-block;
  will-change:transform, opacity;
}

/* About scroll motion helpers */
.about-reveal,
.about-belief,
.about-chip,
.about-divider,
.about-photo {
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

/* ============================================
   Utility Classes
   ============================================ */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-width: 0;
}