/* =============================================================
   ASCENDDEVS — DESIGN TOKENS
============================================================= */
:root{
  /* color */
  --void:        #0a0f13;
  --void-2:      #0b1216;
  --panel:       #10171b;
  --panel-2:     #131a1f;
  --line:        rgba(237,242,241,0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(237,242,241,0.16);
  --ink:         #edf2f1;
  --ink-dim:     #8b9a98;
  --ink-faint:   #59635f;
  --cyan:        #8fe9dc;
  --cyan-deep:   #3fbfae;
  --violet:      #a98cd9;
  --gradient:    linear-gradient(120deg, var(--violet), var(--cyan));

  /* type */
  --font-display: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, monospace;

  /* layout */
  --gutter: clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px);
  --max: 1440px;
  --nav-h: 84px;

  /* motion */
  --ease:    cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1);
  --ease-io: cubic-bezier(.65,.02,.24,1);
  --spring:  cubic-bezier(.2,1.4,.4,1);
  --fast: 220ms;
  --med:  480ms;
  --slow: 900ms;
}

/* =============================================================
   RESET
============================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after{ box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: var(--nav-h); }
body{
  background: var(--void);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body.is-locked{ overflow: hidden; }
img{ max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul{ list-style: none; }
button{ font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05; }

.skip-link{
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--void); padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 4px;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left: 16px; top: 16px; }
:focus-visible{ outline: 2px solid var(--cyan); outline-offset: 3px; }
::selection{ background: var(--cyan); color: var(--void); }

/* =============================================================
   FILM GRAIN — subtle animated texture over everything
============================================================= */
.grain{
  position: fixed; inset: -150%;
  z-index: 9000;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation: grainShift 700ms steps(4) infinite;
}
@keyframes grainShift{
  0%{ transform: translate(0,0); }
  25%{ transform: translate(-3%,2%); }
  50%{ transform: translate(2%,-3%); }
  75%{ transform: translate(-2%,-2%); }
  100%{ transform: translate(3%,1%); }
}

/* =============================================================
   LOADER
============================================================= */
.loader{
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.loader__bars{ position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; }
.loader__bars span{
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--void);
  transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 800ms var(--ease-io);
}
.loader__center{
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px;
  transition: opacity 380ms var(--ease), transform 380ms var(--ease);
}
.loader__mark{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; color: var(--ink-dim);
  animation: loaderTrack 1100ms var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes loaderTrack{
  0%{ opacity: 0; letter-spacing: 0.5em; }
  100%{ opacity: 1; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
}
.loader__count{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 14px; color: var(--cyan);
  min-width: 3ch; text-align: right;
}
.loader__rail{
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 20%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(240px, 50vw); height: 1px; background: var(--line-strong); z-index: 2;
}
.loader__rail i{
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%;
  background: var(--gradient);
}
.loader.is-done .loader__center,
.loader.is-done .loader__rail{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
.loader.is-done .loader__bars span{ transform: scaleY(0); }
.loader.is-done .loader__bars span:nth-child(1){ transition-delay: 0ms; }
.loader.is-done .loader__bars span:nth-child(2){ transition-delay: 70ms; }
.loader.is-done .loader__bars span:nth-child(3){ transition-delay: 140ms; }
.loader.is-done .loader__bars span:nth-child(4){ transition-delay: 210ms; }
.loader.is-done .loader__bars span:nth-child(5){ transition-delay: 280ms; }
.loader.is-hidden{ pointer-events: none; visibility: hidden; }

/* =============================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR (desktop only)
============================================================= */
.cursor{ display: none; }
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine){
  .cursor{
    display: block;
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 9500;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .cursor__dot{
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cyan);
    transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    transition: opacity var(--fast) var(--ease), transform var(--fast) var(--ease);
  }
  .cursor__ring{
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: width 320ms var(--spring), height 320ms var(--spring),
                border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease);
  }
  .cursor__label{
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--void); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    opacity: 0; transform: scale(.7);
    transition: opacity 180ms var(--ease), transform 220ms var(--spring);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .cursor.is-active .cursor__ring{ width: 52px; height: 52px; border-color: var(--cyan); }
  .cursor.is-active .cursor__dot{ opacity: 0; }
  .cursor.is-label .cursor__ring{
    width: 76px; height: 76px;
    background: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan);
  }
  .cursor.is-label .cursor__label{ opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  .cursor.is-down .cursor__ring{ transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.82); }
}

/* =============================================================
   SERVICE HOVER PEEK (follows cursor)
============================================================= */
.peek{ display: none; }
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine){
  .peek{
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 400;
    width: 230px; height: 150px;
    padding: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.88) rotate(-4deg);
    transition: opacity 260ms var(--ease), transform 420ms var(--spring);
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .peek.is-on{ opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  .peek__tone{
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1a2430, #0b1114 70%);
  }
  .peek__tone::after{
    content:''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(to right, rgba(237,242,241,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(237,242,241,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
  }
  .peek[data-tone="1"] .peek__tone{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#16323a,#0b1114 70%); }
  .peek[data-tone="2"] .peek__tone{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#2a2140,#0b1114 70%); }
  .peek[data-tone="3"] .peek__tone{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#132a3f,#0b1114 70%); }
  .peek[data-tone="4"] .peek__tone{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#1d3630,#0b1114 70%); }
  .peek[data-tone="5"] .peek__tone{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#22351c,#0b1114 70%); }
  .peek[data-tone="6"] .peek__tone{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#3a2028,#0b1114 70%); }
  .peek[data-tone="7"] .peek__tone{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#332a18,#0b1114 70%); }
  .peek[data-tone="8"] .peek__tone{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#1e2a3c,#0b1114 70%); }
  .peek__title{
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   SHARED PRIMITIVES
============================================================= */
.eyebrow{
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-head{
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
.section-head h2{ font-size: clamp(30px, 4.2vw, 52px); max-width: 16ch; }
.section-head__note{ color: var(--ink-dim); margin-top: 16px; max-width: 46ch; }

.arrow{ display: inline-block; transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease); }

/* --- buttons with a wiping fill --- */
.btn{
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn__label{ position: relative; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.btn__fill{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform 420ms var(--ease);
}
.btn--primary{ background: var(--ink); color: var(--void); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn--primary .btn__fill{ background: var(--gradient); }
.btn--primary:hover .btn__fill{ transform: translateY(0); }
.btn--ghost{ color: var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost .btn__fill{ background: var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ color: var(--void); border-color: var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost:hover .btn__fill{ transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:hover .arrow{ transform: translate(3px,-3px); }
.btn:hover .arrow--down{ transform: translateY(3px); }
.btn:active{ transform: scale(.97); }

/* =============================================================
   NAVIGATION
============================================================= */
.nav{
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 500;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--med) var(--ease), border-color var(--med) var(--ease),
              transform 520ms var(--ease), backdrop-filter var(--med) var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-scrolled{
  background: rgba(10,15,19,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
}
.nav.is-tucked{ transform: translateY(-100%); }
.nav__inner{
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; height: 100%;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.nav__brand{
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 16.5px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}
.nav__mark{
  width: 26px; height: 26px; object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--spring);
}
.nav__brand:hover .nav__mark{ transform: rotate(-18deg) scale(1.12); }

.nav__links{ position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nav__links a{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-dim);
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a.is-current{ color: var(--ink); }
.nav__pill{
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 34px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(237,242,241,0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 460ms var(--spring), width 460ms var(--spring), opacity 260ms var(--ease);
  will-change: transform, width;
}
.nav__pill.is-on{ opacity: 1; }

.nav__cta{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13.5px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav__cta:hover{ border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(143,233,220,0.06); }
.nav__cta:hover .arrow{ transform: translate(3px,-3px); }

.nav__progress{
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 2px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav__progress i{
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(143,233,220,0.5);
}

.nav__toggle{
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
}
.nav__toggle span{
  display: block; height: 1.5px; width: 100%; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 320ms var(--spring), width 320ms var(--ease);
}
.nav__toggle span:last-child{ width: 66%; align-self: flex-end; }
.nav__toggle.is-open span:first-child{ transform: translateY(3.75px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle.is-open span:last-child{ width: 100%; transform: translateY(-3.75px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu{
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 480;
  background: var(--void-2);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start;
  overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain;
  padding: var(--nav-h) var(--gutter) 40px;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  transition: clip-path 640ms var(--ease-io);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open{ clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0); }
.mobile-menu nav{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin: auto 0; }
.mobile-menu a{
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 9vw, 46px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 500ms var(--ease), transform 500ms var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu a i{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-style: normal;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-faint); font-weight: 400;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open a{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-menu.is-open a:nth-child(1){ transition-delay: 180ms; }
.mobile-menu.is-open a:nth-child(2){ transition-delay: 240ms; }
.mobile-menu.is-open a:nth-child(3){ transition-delay: 300ms; }
.mobile-menu.is-open a:nth-child(4){ transition-delay: 360ms; }
.mobile-menu.is-open a:nth-child(5){ transition-delay: 420ms; }
.mobile-menu.is-open a:nth-child(6){ transition-delay: 480ms; }
.mobile-menu__cta{ color: var(--cyan) !important; border-bottom: 0 !important; font-size: clamp(20px,5vw,26px) !important; }

/* =============================================================
   HERO
============================================================= */
.hero{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px) var(--gutter) 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero__field{ position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }

.hero__aurora{
  position: absolute;
  width: 62vw; height: 62vw;
  max-width: 820px; max-height: 820px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.4;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__aurora--1{
  top: -12%; left: -6%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(169,140,217,0.42), transparent 66%);
  animation: drift1 19s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero__aurora--2{
  bottom: -18%; right: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(143,233,220,0.36), transparent 66%);
  animation: drift2 23s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes drift1{
  0%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  100%{ transform: translate(16%, 12%) scale(1.15); }
}
@keyframes drift2{
  0%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1.1); }
  100%{ transform: translate(-14%, -10%) scale(.92); }
}

.hero__visual{
  position: absolute; top: 42%; left: 50%;
  width: min(980px, 130vw);
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  opacity: 0.26;
  filter: saturate(0.9);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 58% at 50% 40%, black 35%, transparent 76%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 58% at 50% 40%, black 35%, transparent 76%);
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__grid{
  position: absolute; inset: -10%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(237,242,241,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(237,242,241,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, black 10%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, black 10%, transparent 75%);
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__canvas{ position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.85; }

.hero__content{ position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 940px; }

.hero__label{
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding: 8px 16px 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(16,23,27,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.hero__ping{
  position: relative; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero__ping::after{
  content:''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  animation: ping 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes ping{
  0%{ transform: scale(1); opacity: .8; }
  80%,100%{ transform: scale(3.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.hero__headline{
  font-size: clamp(56px, 11.5vw, 140px);
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  line-height: 0.96;
}
.hero__headline .line{ display: block; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 0.04em; }
.hero__headline .word{
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 400ms var(--spring), color 300ms var(--ease);
}
.hero__headline .word:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02); color: var(--cyan); }
.hero__headline .word--accent{
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shiftGradient 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes shiftGradient{
  0%{ background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100%{ background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.hero__headline .word--accent:hover{ filter: brightness(1.2); }

.hero__sub{
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  max-width: 44ch;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 19px);
}
.hero__actions{
  margin-top: 46px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__scroll{
  position: absolute; bottom: 36px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1px; height: 58px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__scroll span{
  position: absolute; top: -100%; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  animation: scrollLine 2.2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine{ 0%{ top:-100%; } 60%{ top:100%; } 100%{ top:100%; } }

/* --- hero entrance orchestration --- */
[data-stagger]{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
}
.hero__headline .line[data-stagger]{ transform: none; opacity: 1; }
.hero__headline .line[data-stagger] .word{
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(110%) rotate(6deg);
  opacity: 0;
}
body.is-ready [data-stagger]{
  animation: riseIn 900ms var(--ease) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 1) * 90ms);
}
body.is-ready .hero__headline .line[data-stagger]{ animation: none; }
body.is-ready .hero__headline .line[data-stagger] .word{
  animation: wordUp 1050ms var(--ease) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 1) * 110ms);
}
@keyframes riseIn{ to{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes wordUp{ to{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); } }

/* =============================================================
   MARQUEE — speed reacts to scroll velocity
============================================================= */
.marquee{
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--void-2);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 22px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track{
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee__track span{
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--line-strong);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 300ms var(--ease), -webkit-text-stroke-color 300ms var(--ease);
}
.marquee__track span:hover{ color: var(--cyan); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--cyan); }
.marquee__track i{ color: var(--cyan); font-style: normal; font-size: 14px; opacity: .55; }

/* =============================================================
   SPLIT-TEXT HEADINGS
============================================================= */
[data-split]{ overflow: hidden; }
.split-word{
  display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top;
  padding-bottom: 0.14em; margin-bottom: -0.14em;
}
.split-word > i{
  display: inline-block; font-style: inherit;
  transform: translateY(105%) rotate(4deg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 900ms var(--ease), opacity 700ms var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}
[data-split].is-visible .split-word > i{ transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); opacity: 1; }

/* =============================================================
   GENERIC SCROLL REVEAL
============================================================= */
.reveal{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 820ms var(--ease), transform 820ms var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* =============================================================
   INTRO
============================================================= */
.intro{ padding: 160px var(--gutter); }
.intro__inner{ max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }
.intro__statement{
  font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 58px);
  max-width: 15ch;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.intro__body{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 19px); max-width: 52ch; }

/* =============================================================
   SERVICES
============================================================= */
.services{ padding: 140px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.service-list{ max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.service-row{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr 1fr 40px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 34px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.service-list .service-row:last-child{ border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

/* sweeping hover wash */
.service-row::after{
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(169,140,217,0.10), rgba(143,233,220,0.06) 60%, transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 560ms var(--ease-io);
}
.service-row:hover::after{ transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-row::before{
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform var(--med) var(--ease);
}
.service-row:hover::before{ transform: scaleY(1); }

.service-row__num{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--ink-faint); font-size: 14px;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 420ms var(--spring);
}
.service-row:hover .service-row__num{ color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.service-row__name{
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 30px); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: transform 420ms var(--spring);
}
.service-row:hover .service-row__name{ transform: translateX(14px); }
.service-row__desc{
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 15px; max-width: 46ch;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 420ms var(--spring);
}
.service-row:hover .service-row__desc{ color: var(--ink); transform: translateX(6px); }
.service-row__arrow{
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink-faint); justify-self: end;
  transition: transform 420ms var(--spring), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.service-row:hover .service-row__arrow{ transform: translate(6px,-6px) scale(1.25); color: var(--cyan); }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .service-row{ grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr 28px; row-gap: 10px; padding: 26px 4px; }
  .service-row__desc{ grid-column: 2 / 3; }
}

/* =============================================================
   CAPABILITIES — cells light up near the cursor
============================================================= */
.capabilities{ padding: 140px var(--gutter); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--void-2); }
.capabilities__inner{ max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }
.capabilities h2{ font-size: clamp(32px, 5.5vw, 64px); margin-bottom: 60px; max-width: 14ch; }
.capabilities__list{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.capabilities__list li{
  position: relative;
  background: var(--void-2);
  padding: 48px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.capabilities__list li::before{
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: var(--mx, 50%); top: var(--my, 50%);
  width: 320px; height: 320px; margin: -160px 0 0 -160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(143,233,220,0.16), transparent 62%);
  opacity: var(--glow, 0);
  transition: opacity 320ms var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.capabilities__list li span{ position: relative; z-index: 1; display: block; transition: transform 420ms var(--spring); }
.capabilities__list li::after{
  content: '+';
  position: absolute; z-index: 1; right: 24px; top: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-faint);
  transition: transform 520ms var(--spring), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.capabilities__list li:hover::after{ transform: rotate(135deg); color: var(--cyan); }
.capabilities__list li:hover{ color: var(--cyan); background: var(--panel); }
.capabilities__list li:hover span{ transform: translateX(8px); }
@media (max-width: 720px){ .capabilities__list{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* =============================================================
   SELECTED WORK — 3D tilt cards
============================================================= */
.work{ padding: 140px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.work-grid{
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: 24px;
  perspective: 1200px;
}
.work-item{ display: block; }
.work-item--a{ grid-column: span 7; }
.work-item--b{ grid-column: span 5; }
.work-item--c{ grid-column: span 5; }
.work-item--d{ grid-column: span 7; }

.work-item__frame{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #16232a, #0c1114 65%);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.work-item:hover .work-item__frame{ border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.work-item--a .work-item__frame{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#16323a,#0b1114 68%); }
.work-item--b .work-item__frame{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#2a2140,#0b1114 68%); }
.work-item--c .work-item__frame{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#132a3f,#0b1114 68%); }
.work-item--d .work-item__frame{ background: linear-gradient(150deg,#1d3630,#0b1114 68%); }
.work-item__frame::after{
  content:''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(237,242,241,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(237,242,241,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 34px 34px;
}
.work-item__image{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 900ms var(--ease), filter 500ms var(--ease);
  filter: saturate(.82) brightness(.92);
}
.work-item:hover .work-item__image{ transform: scale(1.09); filter: saturate(1.05) brightness(1); }

.work-item__shine{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 38%, rgba(237,242,241,0.14) 50%, transparent 62%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 900ms var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.work-item:hover .work-item__shine{ transform: translateX(120%); }

.work-item__badge{
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; z-index: 3;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: rgba(10,15,19,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(.8);
  transition: opacity 320ms var(--ease), transform 420ms var(--spring), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.work-item:hover .work-item__badge{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }

.work-item__meta{
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.work-item__meta h3{
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform 420ms var(--spring), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.work-item:hover .work-item__meta h3{ transform: translateX(6px); color: var(--cyan); }
.work-item__meta span{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-dim); }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .work-item--a, .work-item--b, .work-item--c, .work-item--d{ grid-column: span 12; }
}

/* =============================================================
   PROCESS — rail fills as you scroll
============================================================= */
.process{ padding: 140px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--void-2); }
.process-list{
  position: relative;
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px var(--gutter) 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px;
}
.process-rail{
  position: absolute; left: var(--gutter); right: var(--gutter); top: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
}
.process-rail i{
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(143,233,220,0.45);
  transition: width 120ms linear;
}
.process-step{ position: relative; padding: 36px 24px 0 0; }
.process-step__dot{
  position: absolute; top: -4.5px; left: 0;
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--void-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  transition: background 360ms var(--ease), border-color 360ms var(--ease), transform 420ms var(--spring), box-shadow 360ms var(--ease);
}
.process-step.is-active .process-step__dot{
  background: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: scale(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(143,233,220,0.14);
}
.process-step__num{
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: color 360ms var(--ease);
}
.process-step.is-active .process-step__num{ color: var(--cyan); }
.process-step h3{ font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-step p{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 26ch; }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .process-list{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-left: calc(var(--gutter) + 22px); }
  .process-rail{ left: var(--gutter); right: auto; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; height: auto; }
  .process-rail i{ width: 100%; height: 0%; transition: height 120ms linear; }
  .process-step{ padding-top: 0; }
  .process-step__dot{ top: 8px; left: -26px; }
}

/* =============================================================
   ABOUT
============================================================= */
.about{ padding: 140px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.about__inner{
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter) 120px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about__text h2{ font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); margin: 20px 0 28px; max-width: 14ch; text-wrap: balance; }
.about__text p{ color: var(--ink-dim); max-width: 50ch; font-size: 16px; }

/* ---- leadership: stat + two profile cards ---- */
.about__figure{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; min-width: 0; }
.about__figure-head{ display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px; }
.about__figure-num{ display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 64px; color: var(--cyan); line-height: 1; }
.about__figure-label{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-dim); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

.leaders{
  list-style: none;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px;
}
.leader{
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  padding: 12px 12px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,26,31,0.7), rgba(12,17,21,0.5));
  transition: opacity 820ms var(--ease), transform 820ms var(--ease), border-color var(--med) var(--ease);
}
.leader:has(.leader__photo:hover), .leader:has(.leader__photo:focus-visible){ border-color: rgba(143,233,220,0.4); }

/* the photo is the portfolio link */
.leader__photo{
  position: relative; isolation: isolate; display: block; overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--gradient) padding-box; /* shows while the image loads, or if the file is missing */
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), box-shadow 420ms var(--ease);
}
.leader__initials{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--void);
}
.leader__photo img{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 700ms var(--ease);
}
.leader__photo::after{
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10,15,19,0.5));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 420ms var(--ease);
}
.leader__link{
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; top: 10px; right: 10px;
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10,15,19,0.72); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--cyan); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0; transform: translate(-4px, 4px);
  transition: opacity var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 420ms var(--spring), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.leader__photo:hover, .leader__photo:focus-visible{
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(143,233,220,0.22), 0 16px 44px -16px rgba(143,233,220,0.4);
}
.leader__photo:hover img, .leader__photo:focus-visible img{ transform: scale(1.05); }
.leader__photo:hover::after, .leader__photo:focus-visible::after{ opacity: 1; }
.leader__photo:hover .leader__link, .leader__photo:focus-visible .leader__link{ opacity: 1; transform: none; border-color: var(--cyan); }
@media (hover: none){ .leader__link{ opacity: 1; transform: none; } } /* touch has no hover — keep the cue visible */

.leader__meta{ display: grid; gap: 6px; padding: 0 6px; }
.leader__name{ font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.1; }
.leader__role{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--cyan); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* shared keyframe — the store hero rings (css/store.css) use it too, so keep it */
@keyframes spinSlow{ to{ transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* tablet: copy on top, the two cards side by side beneath it (photo beside text) */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .about__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .leader{ display: grid; grid-template-columns: clamp(96px, 16vw, 132px) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding: 12px; }
  .leader__meta{ padding: 0; }
  .leader__name{ font-size: 18px; }
  .leader__link{ top: 6px; right: 6px; width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 12px; }
}
/* mobile: cards stack */
@media (max-width: 700px){
  .leaders{ grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
}

.principles{ border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 90px var(--gutter); }
.principles h3{ max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto 48px; font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px); }
.principles__grid{
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 40px;
}
.principle{ position: relative; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); transition: border-color var(--med) var(--ease); }
.principle::before{
  content:''; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transition: width 520ms var(--ease);
}
.principle:hover::before{ width: 100%; }
.principle h4{ font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--cyan); }
.principle p{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 14.5px; }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .principles__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px){ .principles__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =============================================================
   DISCORD CTA
============================================================= */
.discord-cta{
  position: relative;
  padding: 180px var(--gutter);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.discord-cta__glow{
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 900px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(143,233,220,0.15), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseGlow 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow{
  0%{ opacity: .6; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.92); }
  100%{ opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08); }
}
.discord-cta__inner{ position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.discord-cta h2{ font-size: clamp(34px, 6vw, 68px); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.discord-cta p{ color: var(--ink-dim); margin-bottom: 40px; font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 18px); }

/* =============================================================
   CUSTOMER FEEDBACK — floating review cards
============================================================= */
.feedback{
  --card-w: 340px;
  --card-h: 178px;
  padding: 140px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--void-2);
}
.feedback .section-head{ margin-bottom: 72px; }

.feedback__viewport{
  position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
}
.feedback__lane{ position: relative; width: 100%; height: var(--card-h); }

.review-card{
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0;
  width: var(--card-w);
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  animation-name: review-float;
  animation-duration: var(--duration, 26s);
  animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
  animation-timing-function: linear;
  animation-iteration-count: infinite;
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.review-card:hover, .review-card:focus-visible{
  animation-play-state: paused;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--panel-2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  z-index: 5;
}
.review-card:hover .review-card__text{ -webkit-line-clamp: 8; }

.review-card__profile{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.review-card__avatar{
  position: relative; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gradient);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.review-card__avatar-initials{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--void); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.review-card__avatar img{ position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.review-card__name{ font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.review-card__text{
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.review-card:hover .review-card__text{ color: var(--ink); }

@keyframes review-float{
  0%   { transform: translate(-100%, -50%); opacity: 0; }
  8%   { opacity: 1; }
  88%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(calc(100vw + 100%), -50%); opacity: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .feedback{ --card-w: 264px; --card-h: 192px; }
  .review-card{ padding: 18px 20px; }
}

/* =============================================================
   FAQ
============================================================= */
.faq{ padding: 140px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion{ max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.accordion__item{ border-top: 1px solid var(--line); position: relative; }
.accordion__item:last-child{ border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion__item::before{
  content:''; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transition: width 560ms var(--ease);
}
.accordion__item:hover::before,
.accordion__item.is-open::before{ width: 100%; }
.accordion__trigger{
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 28px 4px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 21px);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), padding-left var(--med) var(--ease);
}
.accordion__trigger > span:first-child{ max-width: 46ch; }
.accordion__trigger:hover{ color: var(--cyan); padding-left: 12px; }
.accordion__icon{
  position: relative; width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 460ms var(--spring);
}
.accordion__icon i{
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: transform 460ms var(--spring), opacity 300ms var(--ease);
}
.accordion__icon i:last-child{ transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg); }
.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion__icon{ transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--cyan); }
.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion__icon i:last-child{ transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0; }
.accordion__panel{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 560ms var(--ease);
}
.accordion__panel > p{
  overflow: hidden; min-height: 0;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 400ms var(--ease) 120ms, transform 400ms var(--ease) 120ms, padding-bottom 560ms var(--ease);
}
.accordion__item.is-open .accordion__panel{ grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.accordion__item.is-open .accordion__panel > p{ padding-bottom: 28px; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* =============================================================
   FINAL CTA
============================================================= */
.final-cta{ padding: 180px var(--gutter) 200px; text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.final-cta__inner{ max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.final-cta h2{ font-size: clamp(34px, 6vw, 66px); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.final-cta__sub{ color: var(--ink-dim); margin-bottom: 40px; font-size: clamp(16px,1.8vw,20px); }

/* =============================================================
   FOOTER
============================================================= */
.footer{
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 72px var(--gutter) 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer__brand{ display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer__brand img{ transition: transform 600ms var(--spring); }
.footer__brand:hover img{ transform: rotate(18deg) scale(1.1); }
.footer__top p{ color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 32ch; }
.footer__nav{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer__nav a{
  position: relative; width: fit-content;
  color: var(--ink-dim); font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 380ms var(--spring);
}
.footer__nav a:hover{ color: var(--cyan); transform: translateX(6px); }
.footer__discord{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 14px;
  align-self: start; justify-self: start;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.footer__discord:hover{ color: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); }
.footer__bottom{
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-faint);
}
@media (max-width: 720px){ .footer{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =============================================================
   BACK TO TOP
============================================================= */
.to-top{
  position: fixed; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; z-index: 460;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(16,23,27,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.8); pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 380ms var(--ease), transform 460ms var(--spring), color var(--fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.to-top.is-on{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events: auto; }
.to-top:hover{ color: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); }
.to-top__arrow{ width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.to-top__ring{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.to-top__ring circle{
  stroke-dasharray: 129;
  stroke-dashoffset: 129;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 120ms linear;
}
@media (max-width: 720px){ .to-top{ right: 16px; bottom: 16px; } }

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT CHANNELS — Discord / Instagram / Email
   Rendered by js/contact.js (one config, every placement).
============================================================= */
.sr-only{
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.ci{ width: 1.15em; height: 1.15em; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* inline links inside copy (FAQ) */
.contact-inline{
  color: var(--cyan);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(143,233,220,0.4);
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.contact-inline:hover{ border-bottom-color: var(--cyan); }

/* ---------- dropdown: "Let's Talk" / "Contact Us" ---------- */
.contact-menu{ position: relative; display: inline-flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-menu.is-open{ z-index: 30; }
.contact-menu > button{ cursor: pointer; }
.contact-menu > .nav__cta{ color: var(--ink); }
.contact-menu.is-open > .nav__cta{ border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(143,233,220,0.06); }
.contact-menu.is-open > .nav__cta .arrow,
.contact-menu.is-open > .btn .arrow{ transform: translate(3px,-3px); }
.contact-menu.is-open > .btn--ghost{ color: var(--void); border-color: var(--ink); }
.contact-menu.is-open > .btn .btn__fill{ transform: translateY(0); }

.contact-panel{
  --cp-shift: 0px;
  position: absolute; z-index: 40; top: calc(100% + 12px);
  width: max-content; min-width: 300px; max-width: calc(100vw - 24px);
  padding: 10px;
  background: rgba(16,23,27,0.985);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  text-align: left;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(.97); transform-origin: top right;
  transition: opacity var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 420ms var(--ease), visibility 0s linear 420ms;
}
.contact-menu--end .contact-panel{ right: 0; translate: var(--cp-shift) 0; }
.contact-menu--start .contact-panel{ left: 0; transform-origin: top left; translate: var(--cp-shift) 0; }
.contact-menu--center .contact-panel{ left: 50%; transform-origin: top center; translate: calc(-50% + var(--cp-shift)) 0; }
.contact-menu.is-up .contact-panel{ top: auto; bottom: calc(100% + 12px); transform: translateY(-8px) scale(.97); }
.contact-menu.is-up.contact-menu--end .contact-panel{ transform-origin: bottom right; }
.contact-menu.is-up.contact-menu--start .contact-panel{ transform-origin: bottom left; }
.contact-menu.is-up.contact-menu--center .contact-panel{ transform-origin: bottom center; }
.contact-menu.is-open .contact-panel{
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0s;
}
.contact-panel ul{ display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.contact-panel__eyebrow{
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint); padding: 6px 10px 10px;
}

.contact-item{
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 11px 12px; border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.contact-item__icon{
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 460ms var(--spring);
}
.contact-item__body{ display: grid; gap: 1px; min-width: 0; }
.contact-item__label{ font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.contact-item__note{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-dim); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.contact-item .arrow{ margin-left: auto; color: var(--ink-faint); font-size: 14px; transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease); }
.contact-item:hover, .contact-item:focus-visible{ background: rgba(143,233,220,0.06); }
.contact-item:hover .contact-item__icon, .contact-item:focus-visible .contact-item__icon{
  border-color: var(--cyan); background: var(--gradient); color: var(--void); transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-6deg);
}
.contact-item:hover .arrow, .contact-item:focus-visible .arrow{ color: var(--cyan); transform: translate(3px,-3px); }
.contact-item:focus-visible{ outline-offset: -2px; }

/* ---------- cards: the main contact section ---------- */
.discord-cta .contact-cards{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  list-style: none;
  max-width: 1000px; margin: 56px auto 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}
.contact-cards > li{ display: flex; }
.contact-card{
  position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: 22px 0;
  align-content: space-between;
  padding: 26px 24px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,26,31,0.7), rgba(12,17,21,0.5));
  will-change: transform;
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 520ms var(--spring);
}
.contact-card::before{
  content: ''; position: absolute; z-index: -1; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 90% at 0% 0%, rgba(143,233,220,0.12), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 420ms var(--ease);
}
.contact-card__icon{
  grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  font-size: 19px;
  transition: border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 520ms var(--spring);
}
.contact-card .arrow{
  grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; justify-self: end;
  color: var(--ink-faint); font-size: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--fast) var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.contact-card__body{ grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 2; display: grid; gap: 4px; min-width: 0; }
.contact-card__label{ font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.1; }
.contact-card__note{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-dim); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.contact-card:hover, .contact-card:focus-visible{ border-color: var(--cyan); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.contact-card:hover::before, .contact-card:focus-visible::before{ opacity: 1; }
.contact-card:hover .contact-card__icon, .contact-card:focus-visible .contact-card__icon{
  border-color: transparent; background: var(--gradient); color: var(--void); transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);
}
.contact-card:hover .arrow, .contact-card:focus-visible .arrow{ color: var(--cyan); transform: translate(4px,-4px); }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .discord-cta .contact-cards{ grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); max-width: 520px; margin-top: 44px; gap: 12px; }
  .contact-card{ grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; grid-template-rows: auto; align-items: center; gap: 0 18px; padding: 18px 20px; }
  .contact-card__body{ grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
  .contact-card .arrow{ grid-column: 3; }
  .contact-card__label{ font-size: 18px; }
}

/* ---------- dock: one pill, three segments ---------- */
.contact-dock{
  position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--void);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink); border-radius: 100px;
}
.contact-dock__item{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.contact-dock__item + .contact-dock__item{ border-left: 1px solid rgba(10,15,19,0.16); }
.contact-dock__fill{
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform 420ms var(--ease);
}
.contact-dock__label{ position: relative; z-index: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.contact-dock__label .ci{ width: 17px; height: 17px; transition: transform 460ms var(--spring); }
.contact-dock__item:hover .contact-dock__fill,
.contact-dock__item:focus-visible .contact-dock__fill{ transform: translateY(0); }
.contact-dock__item:hover .ci,
.contact-dock__item:focus-visible .ci{ transform: scale(1.14) rotate(-8deg); }
.contact-dock__item:focus-visible{ outline-offset: -4px; outline-color: var(--void); }
.contact-dock__item:active{ transform: scale(.98); }

@media (max-width: 600px){
  .contact-dock{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: min(340px, 100%); margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 28px; }
  .contact-dock__item{ justify-content: flex-start; padding: 16px 24px; }
  .contact-dock__item + .contact-dock__item{ border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,15,19,0.16); }
}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer__contact{ display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; align-self: start; justify-self: start; }
.footer__contact-link{
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.footer__contact-link .ci{ width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--ink-dim); transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), transform 460ms var(--spring); }
.footer__contact-link:hover{ color: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); }
.footer__contact-link:hover .ci{ color: var(--cyan); transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }
.footer__contact-link:hover .arrow{ transform: translate(3px,-3px); }

/* ---------- mobile menu ---------- */
.mobile-menu__contact{
  padding-top: 28px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 500ms var(--ease), transform 500ms var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu.is-open .mobile-menu__contact{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 480ms; }
.mobile-menu__label{ font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mobile-menu__chips{ display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.mobile-menu .mobile-menu__chips a{
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0;
  padding: 13px 20px; min-height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong) !important; border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: opacity 500ms var(--ease), transform 500ms var(--ease), color var(--fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease), background var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-menu__chips a .ci{ width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--cyan); }
.mobile-menu.is-open .mobile-menu__chips a:nth-child(1){ transition-delay: 520ms; }
.mobile-menu.is-open .mobile-menu__chips a:nth-child(2){ transition-delay: 580ms; }
.mobile-menu.is-open .mobile-menu__chips a:nth-child(3){ transition-delay: 640ms; }
.mobile-menu .mobile-menu__chips a:hover,
.mobile-menu .mobile-menu__chips a:focus-visible{ border-color: var(--cyan) !important; color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(143,233,220,0.06); }

/* ---------- inline "or reach us on …" ---------- */
.contact-alt{
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.contact-alt a{
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding-bottom: 3px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  transition: color var(--fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--fast) var(--ease);
}
.contact-alt a:hover{ color: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); }
.contact-alt .ci{ width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* hero dropdown on small / short screens: open in the page flow instead of
   floating (the hero clips overflow), so nothing is covered or cut off */
@media (max-width: 600px), (max-height: 560px){
  .hero .contact-menu{ flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero .contact-menu .contact-panel{
    position: static; translate: none; transform: none;
    width: min(340px, calc(100vw - 2 * var(--gutter))); min-width: 0; max-width: none;
    margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0;
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-width: 0;
    box-shadow: none; background: rgba(16,23,27,0.985);
    transition: max-height 480ms var(--ease), margin 480ms var(--ease), padding 480ms var(--ease), opacity var(--fast) var(--ease), visibility 0s linear 480ms;
  }
  .hero .contact-menu.is-open .contact-panel{
    max-height: 320px; margin-top: 12px; padding: 8px; border-width: 1px;
    transition-delay: 0s;
  }
  .hero .contact-panel__eyebrow{ display: none; }
  .hero .contact-item{ padding: 9px 10px; gap: 12px; }
  .hero .contact-item .arrow{ display: none; }
  .hero .contact-item__note{ font-size: 11.5px; }
}
@media (max-width: 340px){
  .hero .contact-item__note{ font-size: 10.5px; }
}

/* header: the dropdown lives with the CTA, so it hides with it */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .nav .contact-menu{ display: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .contact-panel{ transform: none !important; }
}

/* =============================================================
   RESPONSIVE NAV BREAKPOINT
============================================================= */
@media (max-width: 960px){
  .nav__links, .nav__cta{ display: none; }
  .nav__toggle{ display: flex; }
}

/* =============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION — everything calms down, nothing disappears
============================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *, *::before, *::after{
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .grain, .hero__aurora, .hero__scroll{ display: none; }
  .reveal, [data-stagger]{ opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .split-word > i{ opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .hero__headline .line[data-stagger] .word{ opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .loader{ display: none; }

  .feedback__viewport{
    -webkit-mask-image: none; mask-image: none;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;
  }
  .feedback__lane{ position: static; height: auto; display: contents; }
  .review-card{ position: static; width: auto; animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  .marquee__track{ transform: none !important; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
}