/* ============ RESET & ROOT ============ */

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
  --purple: rgb(117, 128, 252);
  --purple-light: rgb(219, 221, 248);
  --bg: #0b0b0b;
  --text: #f2f1eb;
  --muted: #c9c9c9;
  --border: #2c2c2c;
  --grad: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgb(117, 128, 252) 8.8%,
    rgb(219, 221, 248) 77.4%
  );
  --grad-btn: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f51c4 0%, #8789f5 100%);
}

::selection {
  background: rgb(89, 98, 177);
  color: #f2f1eb;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none;
}

.page-wrapper {
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

em {
  font-style: normal;
  background-image: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ============ NOISE OVERLAY ============ */

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* ============ CUSTOM CURSOR ============ */

.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--purple);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition:
    transform 0.1s ease,
    opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition:
    width 0.3s ease,
    height 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

body:hover .cursor-dot {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ============ SCROLL REVEAL ============ */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
.reveal-delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
.reveal-delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
.reveal-delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* ============ HEADER / NAVBAR ============ */

.navbar {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 60px;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition:
    background 0.4s ease,
    backdrop-filter 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  animation: slideDown 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
  min-height: 72px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
  min-height: 72px;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.logo {
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  color: white;
  cursor: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.025);
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.navbar a:link,
.navbar a:visited {
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
  letter-spacing: 1.3px;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -0.45rem;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0.1rem;
  background: var(--purple);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  border-radius: 10rem;
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 22px;
  background: #454545;
}

.request-btn {
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.3px;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a3cb1 0%, #a7a8ff 100%);
  border: none;
  cursor: none;
}

.request-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-1px);
}

.request-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.request-btn:hover::after {
  left: 130%;
}

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */

.footer {
  background: #0b0b0b;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #6c6b6b;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.footer-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-brand {
  color: #f2f1eb;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
}

.footer-center {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.footer-center p {
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
}

.footer-right a {
  color: #f2f1eb;
  font-size: 25px;
  transition:
    color 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-right a:hover {
  color: #7580fc;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============ ANIMATIONS (shared) ============ */

@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   HOME PAGE
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- Highlight / Hero ---- */

.highlight {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Only the first hero section sticks */
.highlight.main {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
}

/* Wrapper bounds the sticky — once scrolled past this, highlight.main unsticks */
.sticky-hero-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

/* single-photo needs solid bg and higher z so it slides over highlight.main */
.single-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.highlight::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse,
    rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.12) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: pulseGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
.highlight-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 950px;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s both;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.highlight-content h1 {
  background-image: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 50px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
}
.highlight + .highlight .highlight-content h1 {
  font-size: 50px;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 0%,
    rgba(200, 202, 255, 0.9) 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-top: 28px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 44px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.scroll-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: #6c6b6b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)
  );
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #7580fc, transparent);
  animation: scrollDrop 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scroll-indicator {
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes scrollDrop {
  0% {
    top: -100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  80% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    top: 200%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ---- Single Photo ---- */

.single-photo {
  min-height: 85vh;
}

.single-photo-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 35px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  background-color: transparent;
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.5s ease,
    transform 0.5s ease;
}

.single-photo-container:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 100px rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.25),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.single-photo-container img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* ---- Paragraph ---- */

.para-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--bg);
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  margin-bottom: 300px;
  margin-top: 200px;
}

.para-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
}

.para-text {
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 820px;
  text-align: center;
}

.para-text em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-image: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ---- Testimonials ---- */

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS (new) ============ */

.testimonials {
  padding: 120px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle radial bg glow */
.testimonials::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 800px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse,
    rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.07) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */

.testi-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.testi-title {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testi-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ---- Slider ---- */

.testi-slider-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
/* arrow buttons */
.testi-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: none;
  z-index: 2;
  transition:
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease,
    background 0.25s ease;
}

.testi-arrow:hover {
  border-color: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.4);
  color: var(--purple-light);
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.08);
}

/* track */
.testi-track-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testi-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* card */
.testi-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 48px 52px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-card::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 36px;
  font-size: 160px;
  color: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.testi-card-quote {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.testi-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.testi-card-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a3cb1, #a7a8ff);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.testi-card-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.testi-card-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ---- Dots ---- */

.testi-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.testi-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--border);
  cursor: none;
  padding: 0;
  transition:
    background 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease,
    width 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.testi-dot.active {
  background: var(--purple);
  width: 20px;
}

/* ---- Metrics ---- */

.testi-metrics {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 48px;
}

.testi-metric-item {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.testi-metric-val {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.testi-metric-val span {
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.testi-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testi-metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 80px 24px;
  }

  .testi-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  }

  .testi-card {
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }

  .testi-card-quote {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .testi-bg-cards {
    display: none;
  }

  .testi-metric-val {
    font-size: 38px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  }

  .testi-metric-val span {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testi-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .testi-metrics {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    border-top: none;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .testi-metric-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---- Services / Accordion ---- */

.services {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.services-title {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.accordion {
  margin-bottom: 250px;
}

.accordion .item {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 28px 35px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.accordion .first {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.accordion .item:hover {
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.02);
}

.services-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  cursor: none;
}

.services-number {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  width: 110px;
  color: #2c2c2c;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.item.active .services-number {
  background-image: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.services-toggle {
  font-size: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: none;
  color: var(--purple);
  cursor: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition:
    background 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.item.active .services-toggle {
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--purple);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.services-item-content {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    opacity 0.4s ease,
    padding 0.4s ease;
  padding-left: 140px;
  padding-right: 44px;
}

.item.active .services-item-content {
  max-height: 500px;
  opacity: 1;
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.services-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.services-tags span {
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.2);
  color: var(--purple-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.services-content-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 50px;
}

.services-content-box img {
  width: 300px;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  filter: grayscale(30%);
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

.item.active .services-content-box img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.services-description {
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.text-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ---- How We Work ---- */

.mvp-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 140px 140px 0px 140px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text);
}

.mvp-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mvp-title {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 120px;
}

.mvp-flex-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.mvp-cards-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
}

.mvp-text-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text);
  gap: 0;
}

.mvp-text-item {
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.mvp-text-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.mvp-text-item:hover {
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.mvp-text-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.mvp-text-wrapper p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.mvpn {
  background-image: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.mvp-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, max-content);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(4, max-content);
  gap: 165px 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#card1 {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}
#card2 {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
}
#card3 {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 3;
}
#card4 {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 4;
}

.mvp-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 15px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 120px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mvp-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.08);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.connector-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* ---- Home CTA / Contact Banner ---- */

.contact-banner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  margin-bottom: 200px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 80px 90px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.15);
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.03);
}

.contact-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse,
    rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.08) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-content {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-content h2 {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.contact-content p {
  color: --muted;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.contact-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============ FAQ ============ */

.faq-section {
  padding: 120px 60px;
  margin-bottom: 100px;
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Left col ---- */

.faq-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1.8px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 280px;
}

/* ---- Right col ---- */

.faq-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}

.faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    color 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* open state */
.faq-item.open .faq-question {
  color: #7580fc;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #7580fc;
}

.faq-answer {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .faq-left {
    position: static;
  }

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 80px 24px;
  }

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    letter-spacing: -1.2px;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   PROJECTS PAGE
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- Projects Hero (renamed from .page-hero) ---- */

.projects-page-hero {
  padding: 150px 40px 70px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 60vh;
  position: relative;
}

.projects-hero-title {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.2s both;
}

.projects-hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.projects-hero-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 440px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s both;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}

/* ---- Filter Bar ---- */

.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 32px 60px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.4s both;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
}

.filter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--text);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--purple);
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---- Projects Grid ---- */

.projects-section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0px 60px 0px;
}

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.project-card.featured {
  grid-column: span 12;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #111111;
  transition:
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.project-card.featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.1);
}

.project-card:not(.featured) {
  grid-column: span 6;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #111111;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition:
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:not(.featured):hover {
  border-color: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.1);
}

.card-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-card.featured .card-image {
  height: 440px;
}

.project-card:not(.featured) .card-image {
  height: 220px;
}

.card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition:
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: grayscale(20%) brightness(0.85);
}

.project-card:hover .card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(0.95);
}

.card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.7) 0%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-cta {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.9);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    opacity 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: none;
}

.project-card:hover .card-cta {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-body {
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.project-card.featured .card-body {
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.card-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.1);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.2);
}

.card-year {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card.featured .card-title {
  font-size: 40px;
}

.project-card:hover .card-title {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.project-card.featured .card-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
}

.card-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.stat-val {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}

.project-card.featured .stat-val {
  font-size: 32px;
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.project-card.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.project-card.fade-in {
  animation: cardFadeIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}

@keyframes cardFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.project-card.full-width {
  grid-column: span 12 !important;
}

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- Contact Hero (renamed from .page-hero) ---- */

.contact-page-hero {
  padding: 150px 40px 70px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 60vh;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.2s both;
}

.contact-hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.contact-hero-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 440px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s both;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---- Contact Section ---- */

.contact-section {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 70px 40px 100px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.info-block {
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.info-block:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.info-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.info-value {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  word-break: break-all;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a.info-value:hover {
  color: var(--purple);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.social-icon {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
}

.social-link span:nth-child(2) {
  flex: 1;
}

/* ---- Contact Form ---- */

.contact-form-wrap {
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #383838;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.1);
}

.form-group input.error,
.form-group textarea.error {
  border-color: #e05252;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 82, 82, 0.08);
}

.field-error {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #e05252;
  display: none;
}

.field-error.visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.char-count {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: right;
}

.budget-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.budget-select-wrap select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: none;
  padding-right: 40px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.budget-select-wrap select option {
  background: #1a1a1a;
  color: var(--text);
}

.select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.chip {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--text);
}

.chip.selected {
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--purple-light);
}

.submit-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.4);
}

.submit-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.submit-btn.loading {
  opacity: 0.65;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-success {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 70px 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.04);
}

.form-success.visible {
  display: flex;
}

.success-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.4);
}

.form-success h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.form-success p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 300px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- Calendly (Contact Page) ---- */

.calendly-section {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 90px 40px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.calendly-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

.calendly-text {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.calendly-text h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.calendly-text h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.calendly-text p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.calendly-embed {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  min-width: 0;
}

.calendly-embed iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

/* =============================================================
   HAMBURGER MENU
   ============================================================= */

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  z-index: 200;
  position: relative;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    opacity 0.25s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 64px;
  right: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  background: #0b0b0b;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
  z-index: 550;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 8px 16px 16px;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.97);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.mobile-menu.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.mobile-menu a {
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition:
    color 0.2s ease,
    background 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.mobile-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--surface);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* This ONLY targets the CTA — inherits all .request-btn styles untouched */
.mobile-menu a.mobile-cta {
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 8px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a3cb1 0%, #a7a8ff 100%);
  border: none;
}

.mobile-menu a.mobile-cta:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a3cb1 0%, #a7a8ff 100%);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mobile-menu a.active-page {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* =============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- Tablet (≤ 1024px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .projects-hero-title {
    font-size: 50px;
  }
  .project-card.featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .project-card.featured .card-image {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .contact-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .contact-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .mvp-flex-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .mvp-text-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-info {
    position: static;
  }
  .calendly-text {
    position: static;
  }
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 54px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  }
  .cta-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 60px 40px;
  }
  .cta-strip-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .services-item-content {
    padding-left: 80px;
  }
  .footer {
    padding: 50px 30px;
  }

  .footer-container {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .footer-right a {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

/* ---- Mobile (< 768px) — hamburger activates ---- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Show hamburger, hide desktop nav */
  .nav-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  .navbar {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  /* Typography */
  .highlight-content h1 {
    font-size: 34px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }
  .highlight + .highlight .highlight-content h1 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .para-text {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* Services */
  .services-number {
    font-size: 36px;
    width: 60px;
  }
  .service-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .services-item-content {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .accordion .item {
    padding: 20px 10px;
  }
  .services-content-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .services-content-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
  }

  .services-description {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* MVP */
  .mvp-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .mvp-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .connector-svg {
    display: none;
  }

  .mvp-text-item p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* Home CTA */
  .contact-banner {
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .contact-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  /* Projects */
  .projects-page-hero {
    padding: 130px 20px 50px;
  }
  .projects-hero-title {
    font-size: 44px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  }
  .filter-bar {
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .filter-btn {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .projects-section {
    padding: 0 20px 60px;
  }
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .project-card:not(.featured) {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .project-card.featured {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cta-strip {
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin: 60px auto;
  }
  .cta-strip-text h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .hero-line {
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }

  /* Contact page */
  .contact-page-hero {
    padding: 120px 20px 50px;
  }
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }
  .contact-hero-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .contact-section {
    padding: 50px 20px 60px;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .calendly-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }
  .calendly-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .calendly-text {
    position: static;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }

  .footer-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Remove absolute centering */
  .footer-center {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    order: 3; /* puts copyright at bottom */
  }

  .footer-left {
    order: 1;
  }

  .footer-right {
    order: 2;
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .footer-right a {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .single-photo {
    background: transparent;
  }
}

/* ---- Small phones (< 480px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .navbar {
    padding: 16px 16px;
  }
  .highlight-content h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
  .para-text {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .projects-hero-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
  .testi-metric-value {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .mvp-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
  .services-title {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
  .contact-content h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .footer {
    padding: 35px 15px;
  }

  .footer-container {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .footer-right {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-right a {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .footer-center p {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .card-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .service-chips {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .chip {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .single-photo-container {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .para-section {
    margin-top: 200px;
  }
  .mvp-section {
    padding: 0px 40px;
  }
  .calendly-text h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
  .item.first h3 {
    margin-left: 8px;
  }
}

/* LOADING SCREEN — Premium Minimalist */

#loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #0b0b0b;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 99999;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#loader::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse,
    rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.06) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.loader-word {
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  line-height: 1;
}

.loader-word span {
  background-image: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.loader-tagline {
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  opacity: 0;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.loader-line {
  width: 220px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--purple), transparent);
  margin-top: 28px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* =============================================================
   HERO SCROLL COVER ANIMATION (Projects & Contact pages)
   ============================================================= */

.hero-scroll-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.projects-page-hero,
.contact-page-hero {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--bg);
}

/* Cover: position:absolute, anchored bottom:0, grows upward via JS */
.hero-cover {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1100px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: height;
}

/* Line rides at the top of the rising cover */
.hero-cover::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.filter-bar,
.contact-section,
.calendly-section,
.projects-section,
.cta-strip,
.footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  background: var(--bg);
}

/* =============================================================
   IMPROVED HOME CTA
   ============================================================= */

.cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.06);
}

.contact-content h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.cta-primary {
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
}

/* Medium tablet (768–1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .highlight-content h1 {
    font-size: 50px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  }
  .para-text {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .services {
    padding: 0 30px;
  }
  .contact-banner {
    margin: 0 auto 200px;
    padding: 60px 50px;
  }
  .single-photo-container {
    max-width: 90%;
  }
}

/* Small mobile (< 380px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .single-photo-container {
    max-width: 98%;
  }
  .highlight-content h1 {
    font-size: 32 px;
  }
  .loader-word {
    font-size: 52px;
  }
  .loader-line {
    width: 160px;
  }
  .cta-trust {
    gap: 12px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .contact-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .projects-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .filter-btn {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
}

/* Touch devices — disable cursor */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  body {
    cursor: auto;
  }
  .cursor-dot,
  .cursor-ring {
    display: none;
  }
  a,
  button,
  input,
  textarea,
  select {
    cursor: auto;
  }
  .services-header,
  .services-toggle,
  .testi-arrow,
  .filter-btn,
  .request-btn,
  .chip {
    cursor: pointer;
  }
}

/* Loader responsive */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .loader-word {
    font-size: 56px;
  }
  .loader-line {
    width: 180px;
  }
}

/* Pull content sections up flush against the hero wrapper with no gap.
   The JS sets --extra-height on the wrapper = (wrapperH - heroH) so this
   negative margin exactly cancels the animation scroll space. */
.hero-scroll-wrapper + * {
  margin-top: var(--pull-up, 0px);
}

/* =============================================================
   TESTIMONIAL / CASE STUDY PAGE
   ============================================================= */
/* =============================================
         TESTIMONIAL PAGE — CASE STUDY
         ============================================= */

.case-hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 160px 40px 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.case-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse,
    rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.1) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.case-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.25);
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.06);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.1s both;
}

.case-eyebrow span {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple);
  display: inline-block;
}

.case-hero-title {
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.2s both;
}

.case-hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.case-hero-sub {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s both;
}

.case-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.4s both;
}

.case-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.case-meta-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.case-meta-value {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.case-meta-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--border);
}

/* ---- Results Banner ---- */
.results-banner {
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.12);
  padding: 60px 40px;
}

.results-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.result-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.result-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.result-val {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.result-lbl {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---- Section Layout ---- */
.case-section {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px 40px;
}

.case-section-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.case-section-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.case-section-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.case-section-body {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.case-section-body + .case-section-body {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ---- Two col layout ---- */
.case-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.case-two-col.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.case-two-col.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

/* ---- Services Delivered ---- */
.services-delivered {
  padding-top: 60px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.service-item {
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease;
}

.service-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.3);
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.07);
}

.service-item-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
  color: #7580fc;
}

.service-item-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.service-item-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- Quote block ---- */
.case-quote {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 40px;
}

.case-quote-inner {
  background: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 60px 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.case-quote-inner::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 40px;
  font-size: 200px;
  color: rgba(117, 128, 252, 0.07);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.case-quote-text {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.case-quote-text em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.case-quote-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.case-quote-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), #8789f5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.case-quote-name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.case-quote-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ---- Image showcase ---- */
.case-image-showcase {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 40px 0;
}

/* Freeform stacked layout — images overlap and rotate freely */
.showcase-grid {
  position: relative;
  height: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.showcase-img-1,
.showcase-img-2,
.showcase-img-3 {
  position: absolute;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    z-index 0s;
}

.showcase-img-1 {
  width: 55%;
  height: 380px;
  top: 40px;
  left: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transform: rotate(-2.5deg);
  z-index: 2;
}

.showcase-img-2 {
  width: 46%;
  height: 300px;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
  z-index: 3;
}

.showcase-img-3 {
  width: 40%;
  height: 260px;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 80px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transform: rotate(-1.2deg);
  z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-img-1:hover,
.showcase-img-2:hover,
.showcase-img-3:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  z-index: 10;
}

.showcase-img-1 img,
.showcase-img-2 img,
.showcase-img-3 img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ---- Back button ---- */
.case-back {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.case-back:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}

.case-back i {
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* ---- CTA bottom ---- */
.case-cta {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 40px 120px;
  text-align: center;
}

.case-cta h2 {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.case-cta h2 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.case-cta p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 426px) {
  .case-cta h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
  .case-section-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
  .case-hero-sub {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-hero-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  }
  .case-two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .case-two-col.reverse {
    direction: ltr;
  }
  .results-inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .result-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .result-item:nth-child(3),
  .result-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  }
  .showcase-grid {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .showcase-img-1 {
    width: 80%;
    height: 240px;
    top: 20px;
    left: 0;
  }
  .showcase-img-2 {
    width: 65%;
    height: 200px;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
  }
  .showcase-img-3 {
    width: 60%;
    height: 180px;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 20px;
  }
  .case-meta-strip {
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .case-meta-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .case-quote-inner {
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
  .case-quote-text {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .case-section {
    padding: 60px 24px;
  }
  .case-image-showcase,
  .case-quote,
  .case-cta {
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-right: 24px;
  }
  .results-banner {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
}