/* ============================================================
   SILVER FOX DYNAMICS — Redesigned UI/UX System v3
   Aesthetic: Silver Crystal · Electric Cobalt · Royal Violet
   Fonts: Outfit (display) + Plus Jakarta Sans (body)
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400&display=swap');

/* ── CSS Variables ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette – Logo: cobalt "S" → violet "D", silver fox body */
  --violet:       #0369A1;      /* cobalt blue  – logo "S" */
  --violet-light: #0EA5E9;      /* sky blue     – primary accent */
  --violet-dim:   #075985;
  --magenta:      #7C3AED;      /* vibrant violet – logo "D" & "DYNAMICS" */
  --magenta-light:#A78BFA;      /* soft lavender  – secondary accent */
  --amber:        #F59E0B;
  --amber-light:  #FDE68A;
  --cyan:         #06D6A0;
  --cyan-dim:     #0A8F6C;

  /* Gradient Definitions — cobalt blue → royal violet (mirrors logo sweep) */
  --g-primary:   linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-light) 0%, var(--magenta) 100%);
  --g-warm:      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--magenta) 0%, var(--amber) 100%);
  --g-cool:      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-light) 0%, var(--magenta-light) 100%);
  --g-hero:      linear-gradient(135deg, #040C1A 0%, #07152B 50%, #031420 100%);
  --g-text:      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-light) 0%, var(--magenta-light) 100%);

  /* Light Mode Surfaces */
  --bg:          #EFF8FF;
  --bg-card:     rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  --bg-glass:    rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  --bg-glass-2:  rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  --surface:     #FFFFFF;
  --surface-dim: #DBEAFE;
  --border:      rgba(14,165,233,0.13);
  --border-2:    rgba(14,165,233,0.26);

  /* Light Mode Text */
  --text:        #0C1A2E;
  --text-2:      #1A3554;
  --text-muted:  #4D7090;
  --text-light:  #7A9BB8;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(14,165,233,0.09);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 30px rgba(14,165,233,0.13);
  --shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(14,165,233,0.17);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(124,58,237,0.28), 0 0 80px rgba(14,165,233,0.15);

  /* Spacing & Radius */
  --r-sm:  8px;
  --r-md:  16px;
  --r-lg:  24px;
  --r-xl:  36px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --t-fast: 180ms;
  --t-med:  320ms;
  --t-slow: 500ms;

  /* Header height */
  --header-h: 72px;
}

/* ── Dark Theme ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
body.dark-theme {
  --bg:          #060B14;
  --bg-card:     rgba(6,14,32,0.82);
  --bg-glass:    rgba(8,20,48,0.68);
  --bg-glass-2:  rgba(6,16,38,0.48);
  --surface:     #0C1524;
  --surface-dim: #0F1D30;
  --border:      rgba(14,165,233,0.14);
  --border-2:    rgba(14,165,233,0.28);
  --text:        #E8F4FF;
  --text-2:      #B0D4F0;
  --text-muted:  #5A8AAA;
  --text-light:  #3A6080;
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  --shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 50px rgba(124,58,237,0.40), 0 0 100px rgba(14,165,233,0.20);
}

/* ── Reset & Base ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: background var(--t-med) var(--ease), color var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.dark-theme { background: var(--bg); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

/* ── Typography ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ── Silver Crystal Shimmer Animation ──────────────────────── */
@keyframes silverShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ── Silver Crystal Headings (Light Mode) ───────────────────── */
/* Multi-stop gradient with sharp transitions ≈ low-poly facets  */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;

  /* Crystallized silver: dark steel → bright ice → pewter → highlight */
  background: linear-gradient(
    125deg,
    #2C4A6A  0%,
    #4A6888  7%,
    #2A4060  9%,    /* sharp dip — facet edge */
    #6080A4  16%,
    #9AB8D4  24%,
    #6888A8  26%,   /* facet edge */
    #A0B8CE  34%,
    #C8D8EA  44%,
    #8AA2BC  46%,   /* facet edge */
    #5C7A98  54%,
    #7898B4  62%,
    #A8C0D8  72%,
    #7090B0  74%,   /* facet edge */
    #4C6A88  84%,
    #6A88A8  92%,
    #2C4A6A  100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: silverShimmer 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Silver Crystal Headings (Dark Mode) ────────────────────── */
/* Brighter, icier — silver catches light against dark background */
body.dark-theme h1,
body.dark-theme h2,
body.dark-theme h3,
body.dark-theme h4,
body.dark-theme h5 {
  background: linear-gradient(
    125deg,
    #88AACE  0%,
    #D4E8FC  8%,
    #7898BC  10%,   /* facet edge */
    #B8D2EE  18%,
    #F0F8FF  28%,   /* peak highlight */
    #A0BCDA  30%,   /* sharp drop — facet edge */
    #6A90B8  40%,
    #C0D8F4  50%,
    #E8F4FF  58%,
    #98B8D8  60%,   /* facet edge */
    #587AA0  70%,
    #B4CEEA  80%,
    #DCF0FF  88%,
    #8AAECE  92%,   /* facet edge */
    #88AACE  100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: silverShimmer 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Override: headings ON colored gradient backgrounds ─────── */
/* Stats section, gradient cards, message cards etc. need plain white */
.stats-section .stat-item h3,
.stats-section .stat-item h4,
.stats-section-alt .stat-alt h3,
.message-card h2,
.message-card h3,
.message-card h4,
.message-card h5 {
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: #ffffff;
  animation: none;
}

/* ── Gradient-text class: cobalt → violet (logo palette as accent) */
/* These are the vibrant ACCENT words like "digital reality", "Products" */
.gradient-text {
  background: var(--g-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: silverShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Specificity override for .case-stat h4 (large stat numbers) */
.case-stat h4 {
  background: var(--g-text) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: silverShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Profile page stat spans (not headings, keep colored) ──── */
.profile-stat span,
.profile-info h2 { 
  /* these will inherit silver from h2 rule; that's fine */
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.65rem); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; }
p  { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.72; }


/* ── Container ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: min(1200px, 100% - 3rem);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ── Utility ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.visually-hidden { position: absolute; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); }

/* ── Scroll Reveal ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease), transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER
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header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease), backdrop-filter var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}

header.scrolled {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border), var(--shadow-sm);
}

header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 8px; /* keeps logo from sitting flush against the edge */
}

.header-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast);
}
.header-logo:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Larger logo on desktop browsers only; installed PWA keeps the original size below */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .header-logo { height: 54px; }
}

/* Installed PWA (standalone display mode) — always use the original logo size,
   regardless of viewport width */
@media (display-mode: standalone) {
  .header-logo { height: 44px; }
}

/* Theme-aware logo swap: light mode uses logo-light.png (rounded container),
   dark mode keeps the original logo unchanged. Pure CSS, no JS dependency. */
.header-logo-light-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}
.header-logo-dark { display: none; }
.header-logo-light-wrap { display: inline-flex; }

body.dark-theme .header-logo-dark { display: block; }
body.dark-theme .header-logo-light-wrap { display: none; }
html.dark-theme .header-logo-dark { display: block; }
html.dark-theme .header-logo-light-wrap { display: none; }

header nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-menu a {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}
.nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a.active {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--border);
}
.nav-menu a.active { color: var(--violet-light); }

/* Theme Toggle */
.theme-toggle-wrapper { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px; }

.theme-switch {
  position: relative;
  width: 52px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--surface-dim);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 4px;
  transition: background var(--t-med);
}
.theme-switch:hover { border-color: var(--violet-light); }

.theme-icon {
  font-size: 13px;
  position: absolute;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
  z-index: 2;
}
.light-icon { left: 6px; opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.dark-icon  { right: 6px; opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }

.theme-switch.dark-active .light-icon { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
.theme-switch.dark-active .dark-icon  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

.toggle-slider {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--g-primary);
  left: 4px;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  z-index: 1;
}
.theme-switch.dark-active .toggle-slider { transform: translateX(24px); }

/* Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
}
.menu-toggle:hover { background: var(--border); }
.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), opacity var(--t-fast);
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
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.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-gradient {
  background: var(--g-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,0.35), 0 2px 8px rgba(14,165,233,0.20);
}
.btn-gradient:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(124,58,237,0.45), 0 4px 12px rgba(14,165,233,0.25);
}

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

.btn-outline-gradient {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--violet-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-2);
}
.btn-outline-gradient:hover {
  background: var(--border);
  border-color: var(--violet-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-large { padding: 14px 32px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.btn-sm    { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO BADGE
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.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
  color: var(--violet-light);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION HEADER
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.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTIONS (shared)
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.site-hero,
.page-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 80px);
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* hero mesh background */
.site-hero::before,
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 20%, rgba(14,165,233,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 10% 80%, rgba(8,145,178,0.10) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 60% 90%, rgba(16,185,129,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Dot-grid overlay on hero */
.site-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,165,233,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.35;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 100%);
}

body.dark-theme .site-hero::before,
body.dark-theme .page-hero::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 85% 10%, rgba(14,165,233,0.32) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 65% at 5% 85%, rgba(8,145,178,0.20) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 45% at 55% 95%, rgba(16,185,129,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

body.dark-theme .site-hero::after {
  opacity: 0.22;
}

.site-hero .container,
.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.page-hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 760px; text-align: center; }

.hero-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.page-hero .hero-content { align-items: center; }

.hero-content h1 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-content > p { font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Floating mesh orb */
.hero-orb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: auto;
}
.hero-orb::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--g-primary);
  opacity: 0.18;
  filter: blur(50px);
  animation: orbPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-orb-inner img {
  width: 65%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(14,165,233,0.5)) drop-shadow(0 0 48px rgba(124,58,237,0.3));
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Geometric rings around orb */
.orb-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  animation: ringRotate linear infinite;
}
.orb-ring:nth-child(1) { inset: -12%; animation-duration: 18s; }
.orb-ring:nth-child(2) { inset: -28%; animation-duration: 28s; animation-direction: reverse; border-style: dashed; opacity: 0.5; }
.orb-ring:nth-child(3) { inset: -48%; animation-duration: 38s; opacity: 0.3; }

/* Enhanced cobalt glow */ @keyframes orbPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.22; }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.30; }
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes ringRotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GLASS CARD BASE
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.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(150%);
  transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease), border-color var(--t-med);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-2);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INDEX PAGE — SECTIONS
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/* Client Logos */
.client-logos {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.client-logos h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Carousel container - fully centered */
.logo-carousel {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Pause animation on hover */
.logo-carousel:hover .logo-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.logo-carousel::before,
.logo-carousel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.logo-carousel::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg), transparent);
}
.logo-carousel::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg), transparent);
}

/* FIX: Logo track - smooth continuous infinite scroll with NO gap */
.logo-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: scrollLogos 22s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* FIX: Duplicate the logo items in HTML for seamless looping */
/* You need to duplicate your logo items in the HTML for true seamless scrolling */
.logo-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.logo-item img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  filter: grayscale(1) opacity(0.45);
  transition: filter var(--t-med);
}
.logo-item img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0) opacity(1);
}

/* FIX: Smooth continuous animation - works with duplicated content */
@keyframes scrollLogos {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-carousel::before,
  .logo-carousel::after {
    width: 60px;
  }
  .logo-track {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .logo-item img {
    height: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo-carousel::before,
  .logo-carousel::after {
    width: 40px;
  }
  .logo-track {
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .logo-item img {
    height: 28px;
  }
}

/* Featured Projects */
.featured-projects { padding: 100px 0; }

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--violet-light);
}
.project-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}
.project-image img {
  max-height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  margin: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease);
}
.project-card:hover .project-image img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.project-content { padding: 24px 26px 28px; }
.project-content h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.project-content p  { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.project-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--violet-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: gap var(--t-fast);
}
.project-link:hover { gap: 9px; }

/* Stats */
.stats-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--g-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-item h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(14,165,233,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-section h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-section p  { font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.cta-buttons    { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-cards-section { padding: 90px 0; }

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.about-grid .glass-card { padding: 36px; }
.about-grid .wide        { grid-column: span 2; }
.about-grid .featured    { grid-column: span 2; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,165,233,0.08), rgba(8,145,178,0.06)); border-color: var(--border-2); }

.card-icon-badge {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-grid h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.about-grid p  { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Services Mini Grid */
.services-mini {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.service-mini {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.service-mini-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.service-mini h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.service-mini p  { font-size: 0.83rem; }

/* Values Grid */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.value-item {
  background: var(--bg-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 16px;
}
.value-icon {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--g-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.value-item h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.value-item p  { font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Advantage Items */
.adv-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px; }
.adv-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.adv-bullet {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--g-primary);
  margin-top: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.adv-item h4 { font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.adv-item p  { font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* Featured CTA card */
.about-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Reviews */
.reviews-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--surface-dim); }
body.dark-theme .reviews-section { background: var(--surface); }

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.review-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.review-stars { color: var(--amber); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.review-text { font-size: 0.93rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.68; }
.review-author { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.review-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--g-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.review-author h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 1px; }
.review-author p  { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* Case Study */
.case-study-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.case-study-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 52px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.case-study-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--violet-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.case-study-card h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.case-study-card > p { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.case-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.case-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
}
.case-stat h4 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--g-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.case-stat p { font-size: 0.82rem; }
.case-insight {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--violet);
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.case-insight p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.7; }
.case-insight strong { color: var(--text); }

/* Stats Modern */
.stats-section-alt { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--g-primary); }
.stats-grid-alt {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.stat-alt { text-align: center; }
.stat-alt h3 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stat-alt p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRODUCTS PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.products-section { padding: 90px 0; }

.product-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 70px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.product-showcase:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.product-showcase.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.product-showcase.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }

.product-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface-dim);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.product-visual-wrap img {
  max-width: 80%;
  max-height: 70%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.product-visual-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(14,165,233,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.product-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.product-content h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.product-content > p { margin-bottom: 26px; }

.demo-panel {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.demo-panel h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.demo-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.demo-list li { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.demo-list a { color: var(--violet-light); }
.demo-list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.features-list li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.features-list li::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--violet-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.project-links-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.proj-link-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.proj-link-item a { color: var(--violet-light); font-weight: 500; }
.proj-link-item a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.proj-link-item span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); }

.app-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--violet-light);
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.app-badge:hover { background: var(--border); }

.product-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 26px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.team-section { padding: 90px 0; }

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-2);
}

/* FIX: Equal image container with consistent aspect ratio */
.team-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: var(--surface-dim);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.team-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-card), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* FIX: Image fully covers container without stretching */
.team-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover .team-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.team-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 26px;
  flex: 1;
}
.team-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.team-body h4 {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  /* Role label: cobalt→violet as a small colored accent */
  background: var(--g-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: silverShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.team-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Team Message Section */
.team-message-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.message-card {
  background: var(--g-primary);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.message-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 44px 44px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.message-card h2 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.message-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.message-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}
.message-card .btn-outline-gradient {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  color: #fff;
}
.message-card .btn-outline-gradient:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* CEO Message Section (profile pages) */
.ceo-message-section { padding: 70px 0 20px; }
.ceo-message-card {
  background: var(--g-primary);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 56px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ceo-message-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 44px 44px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ceo-message-card h2 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.ceo-message-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
}
.ceo-message-card .message-signature {
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.ceo-message-card .message-signature strong {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ceo-message-section {
    padding: 50px 0 10px;
  }
  .ceo-message-card {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
  .ceo-message-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Responsive adjustments for team grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .team-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .team-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 22px;
  }
  .team-message-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }
  .message-card {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
  .message-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section { padding: 90px 0; }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.contact-form-card h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-form-card > p { font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }

.contact-info-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.info-block {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.info-block h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }

.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 200px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }

.detail-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.detail-item  { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.detail-icon-badge {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.detail-item h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.detail-item p, .detail-item a { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.detail-item a:hover { color: var(--violet-light); }

/* Form Styles */
.modern-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }

.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.required { color: var(--magenta); margin-left: 2px; }

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: var(--bg-glass-2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--violet-light);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,165,233,0.12);
}

.form-group select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%237B35D4' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 4px; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* Contact Methods */
.contact-methods { padding: 0 0 90px; }
.methods-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.method-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.method-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--border-2); }
.method-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.method-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.method-card p  { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.method-link {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--violet-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: gap var(--t-fast);
}
.method-link:hover { gap: 9px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAREERS PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.careers-section { padding: 90px 0; }

.jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.job-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--violet-light);
}

.job-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.job-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--border);
  color: var(--violet-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
}
.job-tag.remote { background: rgba(6,214,160,0.1); color: var(--cyan); border-color: rgba(6,214,160,0.2); }

.job-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.job-location { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.job-salary { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--violet-light); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.job-card p   { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 22px; flex: 1; }
.apply-link {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--violet-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--t-fast);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.apply-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* Culture Cards */
.culture-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--surface-dim); }
body.dark-theme .culture-section { background: var(--surface); }

.culture-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.culture-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.culture-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.culture-icon-badge {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.culture-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.culture-card p  { font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* Perks */
.perks-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.perk-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.perk-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.perk-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.perk-card h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.perk-card p  { font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAREERS & APPLICATION — GUIDELINES (shared component)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.guidelines-section {
  margin: 32px 0 16px;
}

.guidelines-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease);
}
.guidelines-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--violet-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.guidelines-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.guidelines-card .sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.rule-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.rule-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--surface-dim);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
}
body.dark-theme .rule-list li {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.rule-list li .num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--violet-light);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.rule-list li .text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.rule-list li .text strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.rule-list li .text .highlight {
  color: var(--violet-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.guidelines-card .footer-note {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   APPLICATION PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.apply-section { padding: 90px 0; }

.apply-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

.apply-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.apply-form-card h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.apply-form-card > p { font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }

.apply-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

.benefits-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.benefits-card h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.benefits-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.benefit-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.benefit-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.benefit-item h3 { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.benefit-item p  { font-size: 0.83rem; }

.openings-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.openings-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.openings-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.openings-list li { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.salary-badge { color: var(--violet-light); font-weight: 600; margin: 0 6px; }

.tips-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.tips-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.tips-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.tips-list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.tips-list li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--cyan); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRIVACY & TERMS PAGES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.policy-section { padding: 90px 0; }

.policy-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }

.policy-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast);
}
.policy-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-2); }

.policy-card-intro {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14,165,233,0.07), rgba(8,145,178,0.05));
  border-color: var(--border-2);
}

.section-num-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.section-num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section-num-row h3 { margin-bottom: 0; }

.policy-card p  { font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.policy-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.check-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; margin-top: 14px; }
.check-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.check-icon { color: var(--cyan); flex-shrink: 0; font-style: normal; }

.mini-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 20px; }
.mini-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 18px;
}
.mini-card h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mini-card p  { font-size: 0.83rem; }

.meta-chips { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; }
.meta-chip {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 5px 12px;
}

.update-notice {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--bg-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 18px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.update-notice span { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.update-notice h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.update-notice p  { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

.contact-items-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 18px; }
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--bg-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 16px;
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-info-item:hover { background: var(--border); }
.contact-info-item span { font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.contact-info-item h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-info-item p  { font-size: 0.82rem; }

.policy-accept {
  background: var(--g-primary);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 56px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.policy-accept h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.policy-accept p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.policy-accept .btn-outline-gradient { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: #fff; }
.policy-accept .btn-outline-gradient:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: #fff; }

/* responsibility / IP / termination grids */
.resp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 20px; }
.resp-item {
  background: var(--bg-glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 18px;
}
.resp-item h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.resp-item p  { font-size: 0.83rem; }

.info-callout {
  background: rgba(14,165,233,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14,165,233,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.info-callout.warning {
  background: rgba(8,145,178,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(8,145,178,0.2);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
footer {
  padding: 80px 0 32px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col:first-child h4 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--text);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--violet-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col p { font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--violet-light); }
.footer-col ul li { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--violet-light); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NOTIFICATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px; right: 24px;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 360px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  animation: toastSlide 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.toast.success { border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan); color: var(--text); }
.toast.error   { border-left: 3px solid var(--magenta); color: var(--text); }

@keyframes toastSlide {
  from { transform: translateX(110%); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}
.toast.hide {
  animation: toastSlide 0.25s var(--ease) reverse forwards;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .projects-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-grid .wide   { grid-column: span 1; }
  .footer-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .stats-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid-alt     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .product-showcase   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .product-showcase.reverse { direction: ltr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --header-h: 64px; }

  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-h); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 12px 16px 20px;
    gap: 2px;
    transform: translateY(-110%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform var(--t-med) var(--ease), opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .nav-menu.show {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .nav-menu a { padding: 11px 14px; font-size: 0.93rem; }

  .site-hero .container, .page-hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-orb { max-width: 280px; margin-top: 40px; }

  .projects-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid .wide, .about-grid .featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .services-mini   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .apply-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .jobs-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .culture-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .perks-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .case-stats      { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .methods-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mini-grid-3     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-items-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .resp-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-study-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .contact-form-card, .apply-form-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .message-card    { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .policy-accept   { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .stats-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid-alt  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-buttons, .cta-buttons, .product-actions, .message-actions, .about-cta-row, .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .cta-buttons, .message-actions, .policy-accept .acceptance-actions { align-items: center; }
  .culture-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .perks-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .values-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-stats   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM PROFILES — SECTIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Profile Hero Section */
.profile-hero {
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-hero .container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.profile-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.profile-image-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.profile-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.profile-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0EA5E9 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.profile-info h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.profile-info h2 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #38BDF8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.profile-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.profile-stat {
  text-align: left;
}

.profile-stat span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  color: #38BDF8;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.profile-stat {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.profile-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Profile Details Section */
.profile-details {
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
}

.profile-details .container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.profile-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.profile-bio h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 28px 0 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.profile-bio h3:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.profile-bio p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.capabilities-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.capabilities-list li {
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.capabilities-list li strong {
  color: #38BDF8;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.capabilities-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Sidebar Cards */
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.sidebar-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--g-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: silverShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.sidebar-card p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-card a {
  color: #38BDF8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-card a:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .profile-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .profile-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .profile-stats {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .profile-stat span {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .profile-hero {
    padding: 50px 0 30px;
  }
  
  .profile-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  
  .profile-image-wrap {
    max-width: 220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .profile-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .profile-stat {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .profile-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .profile-details {
    padding: 30px 0 60px;
  }
  
  .profile-bio h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  
  .sidebar-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* Dark mode adjustments */
[data-theme="dark"] .profile-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369A1 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
}

/* profile-info h2 and sidebar-card h4 now use gradient via class rule,
   so color override here is not needed (would be overridden by -webkit-text-fill-color anyway) */
[data-theme="dark"] .profile-stat span,
[data-theme="dark"] .capabilities-list li strong,
[data-theme="dark"] .sidebar-card a {
  color: #7DD3FC;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .profile-image-wrap {
  border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .sidebar-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEW v2 COMPONENTS — Electric Arctic additions
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--g-primary);
  z-index: 1100;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(14,165,233,0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(124,58,237,0.4);
}

/* Badge animated dot */
.badge-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet-light), var(--magenta));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124,58,237,0.6);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 2px;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,165,233,0.6); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(124,58,237,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,165,233,0); }
}

/* Enhanced project cards — cobalt left-border flash on hover */
.project-card {
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--t-med) var(--ease), border-left-color var(--t-med);
}
.project-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--violet-light);
}

/* Stat item label refinement */
.stat-item h3 {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Footer accent line */
footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--g-primary);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Hero h1 letter-spacing refinement for Outfit */
.site-hero .hero-content h1 {
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

/* Project card image placeholder gradient */
.project-image {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-dim) 0%, var(--bg-glass-2) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(14,165,233,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* CTA section glow refinement */
.cta-section::before {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(14,165,233,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 80% 80%, rgba(8,145,178,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}