/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
============================================================ */
:root {
  --bg:        #070b15;
  --bg-2:      #0b1020;
  --bg-3:      #0e1525;
  --card:      #0e1626;
  --card-2:    #131d31;
  --surface:   rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);

  --primary:       #3b82f6;
  --primary-light: #60a5fa;
  --primary-dark:  #2563eb;
  --primary-dim:   rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  --accent:        #8b5cf6;

  --text:      #eef2f9;
  --text-mid:  #97a4b8;
  --text-dim:  #6b7a90;

  --border:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-h:  rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.45);

  --green:     #22c55e;
  --amber:     #fbbf24;
  --red:       #ef4444;

  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --gradient:  linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #60a5fa 100%);

  --font:   'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-d: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  --shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
body { background: var(--bg); color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font); line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: hidden; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.grad {
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--primary); border-radius: 3px; }

/* Headings */
.h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-d); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px); line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; color: var(--primary-light);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 54px; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
============================================================ */
.btn-primary, .btn-outline, .btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font); border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(59,130,246,0.45); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; border-color: var(--border); color: var(--text); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--border-h); background: var(--primary-dim); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: var(--surface); border-color: var(--border); color: var(--text-mid); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--border-h); color: var(--text); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
============================================================ */
.navbar { position: fixed; top: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 500; padding: 20px 0; transition: all 0.4s; }
.navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(7, 11, 21, 0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(24px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px); padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
.nav-wrap { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-right: auto; }
.brand-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-text { font-family: var(--font-d); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--text); }
.brand-accent { color: var(--primary-light); }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 26px; }
.nav-links a { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-mid); position: relative; transition: color 0.25s; }
.nav-links a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -5px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 1px; transition: width 0.3s; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-btn { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: all 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }
.nav-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; z-index: 600; }
.burger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mob-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 501;
  background: rgba(7, 11, 21, 0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 40px;
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.77,0,0.175,1);
}
.mob-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mob-menu nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; text-align: center; }
.mob-menu nav a { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-mid); transition: color 0.2s; }
.mob-menu nav a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
============================================================ */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; padding: 120px 0 60px; }
#hero-canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(59,130,246,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}

.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 50px; align-items: center; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.3); background: rgba(59,130,246,0.08);
  color: var(--primary-light); padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.badge-pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 50%; position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }
.badge-pulse::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -3px; border: 1.5px solid var(--green); border-radius: 50%; animation: ring-pulse 2s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes ring-pulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; } 100% { transform: scale(2.6); opacity: 0; } }

.hero-h1 { font-family: var(--font-d); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(34px, 5.2vw, 60px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -1.5px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-sub { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 30px; }

.hero-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 44px; }

.hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hstat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.hstat-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--primary-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 15px; }
.hstat-num { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
.hstat-suf { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-light); }
.hstat-lbl { display: block; font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 1px; }

/* Hero photo */
.hero-right { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: stretch; }
.photo-stage { position: relative; width: 420px; height: 540px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto; }

.photo-glow {
  position: absolute; bottom: 40px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 380px; height: 380px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.4) 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px); z-index: 0;
}
.photo-ring { position: absolute; bottom: 70px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.25); z-index: 0; }
.ring-a { width: 360px; height: 360px; animation: spin 18s linear infinite; border-style: dashed; }
.ring-b { width: 420px; height: 420px; border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); animation: spin 30s linear infinite reverse; }
@keyframes spin { from { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(360deg); } }

.photo-holder { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 380px; height: 520px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; }
.photo-fallback { display: none; }
.photo-holder.no-photo {
  align-items: center; border-radius: 24px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(59,130,246,0.12), rgba(238,242,249,0.95));
  border: 1px dashed rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
}
.photo-holder.no-photo .photo-fallback {
  display: block; text-align: center; color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;
}
.photo-holder.no-photo .photo-fallback b { color: var(--primary-light); font-family: monospace; }
.hero-photo {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 15%;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 85%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 85%, transparent 100%);
  filter: contrast(1.05);
}

.tech-badge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 9px 15px; border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
}
.tech-badge i { color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 13px; }
.tb-seo { top: 50px; left: -10px; animation: floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.tb-geo { top: 120px; right: -20px; animation: floaty 5.5s ease-in-out 1s infinite; }
.tb-aeo { top: 250px; left: -30px; animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite; }
.tb-ai  { top: 310px; right: -30px; animation: floaty 5.2s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite; }
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }

.rating-bar {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 4;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px); padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.14); white-space: nowrap;
}
.stars { color: var(--amber); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.rating-val { font-family: var(--font-d); font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); }
.rating-lbl { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ============================================================
   SKILLS STRIP
============================================================ */
.skills-strip {
  background: var(--bg-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 20px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.strip-fade-l, .strip-fade-r {
  position: absolute; top: 0; z-index: 3; width: 140px; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.strip-fade-l { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-3) 0%, transparent 100%); }
.strip-fade-r { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-3) 0%, transparent 100%); }
.strip-track { overflow: hidden; }
.strip-inner {
  display: flex; gap: 10px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 42s linear infinite;
}
.strip-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.skill-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid);
  white-space: nowrap; transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;
}
.skill-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-h); color: var(--primary-light);
  background: var(--primary-dim); transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.skill-chip i { color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 13px; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
============================================================ */
.about { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg-2); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.about-p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-p strong { color: var(--text); }
.about-left .btn-primary { margin-top: 12px; }

.about-right { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.ab-stat {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 26px; transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.ab-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--border-h); }
.ab-icon { display: inline-flex; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--primary-dim); align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ab-num { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
.ab-suf { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-light); }
.ab-lbl { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES
============================================================ */
.services { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; perspective: 1200px; }
.svc-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.svc-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: var(--gradient); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.12); }
.svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--primary-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.18); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 18px; transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), background 0.3s; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg); background: rgba(59,130,246,0.2); }
.svc-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 9px; }
.svc-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   PROJECTS
============================================================ */
.projects { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg-2); }
.proj-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.filter {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font); transition: all 0.25s;
}
.filter:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--border-h); }
.filter.active { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.3); }

.proj-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; perspective: 1200px; }
.proj-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.35s, border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
  position: relative;
}
.proj-card.hide { display: none; }
.proj-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
/* Shine sweep on hover */
.proj-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -75%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg); pointer-events: none; z-index: 3; transition: none;
}
.proj-card:hover::after { animation: shine 0.85s ease; }
@keyframes shine { from { left: -75%; } to { left: 130%; } }

.proj-window { display: block; }
.win-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 10px 14px; background: var(--bg-3); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.win-bar span { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2a3550; }
.win-bar span:nth-child(1) { background: #ef4444; }
.win-bar span:nth-child(2) { background: #fbbf24; }
.win-bar span:nth-child(3) { background: #22c55e; }
.win-bar em { margin-left: auto; font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-dim); font-family: monospace; }

.win-shot { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b, #0f172a); }
.win-shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(0.55) saturate(0.8); transition: transform 0.5s, filter 0.4s; }
.proj-card:hover .win-shot img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(1); }
.win-shot::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.25), transparent 60%); }
.win-shot.purple::after { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139,92,246,0.35), transparent 60%); }
.win-shot.dark::after { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.5), transparent 60%); }
.win-shot.code::after { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34,197,94,0.2), transparent 60%); }
.win-logo {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-d); font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); letter-spacing: 0.5px; white-space: nowrap;
}

.proj-body { padding: 22px 22px 26px; }
.proj-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.proj-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.proj-tags span { background: var(--primary-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2); color: var(--primary-light); padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; }
.proj-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.proj-points li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mid); }
.proj-points li::before { content: '\f058'; font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free'; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary); font-size: 12px; margin-top: 1px; }

/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDIES
============================================================ */
.cases { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.case-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; perspective: 1200px; }
.case-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px; transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-h); }
.case-title { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.35; }
.case-block { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.case-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.case-block.problem .case-tag { color: var(--red); }
.case-block.solution .case-tag { color: var(--amber); }
.case-block.result .case-tag { color: var(--green); }
.case-block p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.65; }
.case-chart { margin-top: 8px; height: 40px; opacity: 0.8; }
.case-chart svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   STATS BAR
============================================================ */
.stats-bar { padding: 56px 0; background: var(--bg-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stats-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; }
.sb-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.sb-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--primary-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 18px; }
.sb-num { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
.sb-suf { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-light); }
.sb-lbl { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ============================================================
   BEFORE & AFTER RESULTS
============================================================ */
.results { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg-2); }
.results-sub { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 600px; margin: 18px auto 0; }
.ba-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 60px; }

.ba-card {
  background: var(--card-2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 32px;
  position: sticky; top: 92px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.06), 0 24px 60px rgba(15,23,42,0.10);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.ba-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-h); }

.ba-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ba-head h3 { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; }
.ba-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 3px; display: block; }
.ba-metric {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3); color: var(--green);
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
}

.ba-compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: center; }

.ba-shot {
  position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg-3);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9; min-height: 180px;
}
.ba-shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; display: block; }
.ba-shot.before { border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.3); }
.ba-shot.after  { border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.3); }

.ba-label {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2;
  padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ba-shot.before .ba-label { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.85); color: #fff; }
.ba-shot.after  .ba-label { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.85); color: #fff; }

/* Placeholder when image not yet added */
.ba-placeholder { display: none; }
.ba-shot.ba-empty {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0 12px, transparent 12px 24px), var(--bg-3);
  border-style: dashed;
}
.ba-shot.ba-empty .ba-placeholder {
  display: block; font-family: monospace; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim);
  text-align: center; padding: 0 12px;
}
.ba-shot.before.ba-empty .ba-placeholder::before { content: 'BEFORE — '; color: var(--red); }
.ba-shot.after.ba-empty .ba-placeholder::before  { content: 'AFTER — ';  color: var(--green); }

.ba-arrow {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
============================================================ */
.testimonials { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg-2); }
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.testi-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px; position: relative; transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-h); }
.quote-mark { position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 28px; color: rgba(59,130,246,0.2); font-size: 30px; }
.testi-card > p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; }
.testi-avatar { position: relative; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gradient); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-d); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: #fff; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-avatar img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; }
.ta-name { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); }
.ta-role { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--primary); }

/* Testimonial star rating */
.testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; color: var(--amber); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
============================================================ */
.contact { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-globe {
  position: absolute; right: -120px; bottom: -120px; width: 480px; height: 480px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(59,130,246,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.contact-intro { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; margin: 18px 0 30px; max-width: 440px; }
.contact-cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

.contact-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.cinfo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 20px; transition: all 0.3s; }
a.cinfo:hover { border-color: var(--border-h); transform: translateX(6px); }
.cinfo-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; min-width: 46px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--primary-dim); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 17px; }
.cinfo-lbl { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.cinfo-val { display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }

.follow { margin-top: 8px; }
.follow-lbl { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.follow-icons { display: flex; gap: 11px; }
.follow-icons a { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 15px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.follow-icons a:hover { border-color: var(--border-h); color: var(--primary-light); background: var(--primary-dim); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM
============================================================ */
.cform {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)), var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.cform-title { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 22px; color: var(--text); }
.cform-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.cform-field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cform-field label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.cform-field .req { color: var(--primary-light); }
.cform-field input,
.cform-field select,
.cform-field textarea {
  width: 100%; background: var(--bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px; color: var(--text); font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; outline: none;
}
.cform-field input::placeholder, .cform-field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); }
.cform-field input:focus, .cform-field select:focus, .cform-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,0.14);
}
.cform-field select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 36px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' fill='%2397a4b8' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14L2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: calc(100% - 14px) 50%;
}
.cform-field select option { background: var(--bg-3); color: var(--text); }
.cform-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.cform-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 14px; padding: 14px; }
.cform-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; }
.cform-status { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13.5px; text-align: center; display: none; }
.cform-status.show { display: block; }
.cform-status.success { color: var(--green); }
.cform-status.error { color: var(--red); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
============================================================ */
.footer { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 28px 0; }
.footer-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; }
.footer-copy { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim); }
.footer-admin-link { color: var(--text-dim); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-admin-link:hover { color: var(--primary-light); }
.footer-nav { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-nav a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mid); transition: color 0.25s; }
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--primary-light); }

/* Back to top */
.to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 400;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all 0.3s; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
}
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .proj-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .stats-row { justify-content: center; gap: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-btn { display: none; }
  .burger { display: flex; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 50px; }
  .hero-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-cta { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-right { order: -1; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 9vw, 42px); }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-cta a { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 18px; }
  .photo-stage { width: 300px; height: 400px; }
  .photo-holder { width: 280px; height: 380px; }
  .tb-seo { left: -5px; } .tb-geo { right: -8px; } .tb-aeo { left: -10px; } .tb-ai { right: -10px; font-size: 11px; }
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proj-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ba-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .ba-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); margin: 0 auto; }
  .ba-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .about-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .ab-stat { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .ab-num { font-size: 28px; }
  .stats-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 22px; }
  .footer-wrap { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-nav { display: none; }
  .contact-cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .contact-cta a { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ✦ UI POLISH — ATTRACTIVE ENHANCEMENTS
============================================================ */

/* --- Animated gradient text --- */
.grad {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #3b82f6, #60a5fa, #8b5cf6, #60a5fa, #3b82f6);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  animation: gradFlow 7s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradFlow { 0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; } 50% { background-position: 100% 50%; } }

/* --- Eyebrow with decorative line + glow dot --- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--primary-light); position: relative;
}
.section-head .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 26px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary));
}
.section-head .eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; width: 26px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), transparent);
}

/* --- Premium gradient buttons with shine sweep --- */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #6366f1 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(59,130,246,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%; width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #4f46e5 100%); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(59,130,246,0.5); }
.btn-primary:hover::after { left: 130%; }

.nav-btn { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #6366f1); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.nav-btn:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #4f46e5); }

/* --- Gradient scrollbar --- */
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--primary), var(--accent)); }

/* --- Aurora glow blobs behind key sections --- */
.services, .projects, .cases, .testimonials, .about { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.services::before, .projects::before, .cases::before, .testimonials::before, .about::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; filter: blur(120px); opacity: 0.5;
}
.about::before     { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.16), transparent 70%); top: -200px; right: -150px; }
.services::before  { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.14), transparent 70%); top: 10%; left: -200px; }
.projects::before  { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.14), transparent 70%); bottom: -150px; right: -150px; }
.cases::before     { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.12), transparent 70%); top: 20%; right: -180px; }
.testimonials::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.13), transparent 70%); top: -150px; left: -150px; }
.about .container, .services .container, .projects .container, .cases .container, .testimonials .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- Glassy cards + gradient border glow on hover --- */
.svc-card, .case-card, .testi-card, .proj-card, .ab-stat {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.svc-card::after, .case-card::after, .testi-card::after, .ab-stat::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.5), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(139,92,246,0.4));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
}
.case-card, .testi-card, .ab-stat { position: relative; }
.svc-card:hover::after, .case-card:hover::after, .testi-card:hover::after, .ab-stat:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* --- Project tags as soft gradient chips --- */
.proj-tags span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.18), rgba(139,92,246,0.14));
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
}

/* --- Tech badges glow + gradient icon --- */
.tech-badge { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,0.12), 0 0 22px rgba(59,130,246,0.08); }

/* --- Hero badge shimmer border --- */
.hero-badge { background: linear-gradient(rgba(59,130,246,0.08), rgba(139,92,246,0.06)); }

/* --- Stat numbers gradient --- */
.hstat-num, .ab-num, .sb-num { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #93c5fd); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }

/* --- Section headings: glow under the H2 --- */
.section-head .h2 { position: relative; display: inline-block; }

/* --- Film grain removed for clean light theme --- */

/* --- Card icon pop for service already added; add for project links --- */
.project-link, .work-ext { will-change: transform; }

/* --- Smooth focus ring for form fields --- */
.cform-field input:focus, .cform-field select:focus, .cform-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
}

/* --- Footer brand mark glow --- */
.footer .brand-icon, .navbar .brand-icon { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.25); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .grad { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ✦✦ PREMIUM POLISH v2 — refined depth, motion & detail
============================================================ */

/* --- Scroll progress bar at very top --- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0;
  z-index: 999; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #60a5fa, #8b5cf6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59,130,246,0.6);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* --- Smoother, springier global card motion --- */
.svc-card, .proj-card, .case-card, .testi-card, .ab-stat, .dash-stat, .cinfo {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.4s, background 0.35s;
}

/* --- Soft light hero backdrop --- */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 75% 30%, rgba(37,99,235,0.07), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 15% 70%, rgba(124,58,237,0.05), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafd 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* --- Hero H1: subtle depth --- */
.hero-h1 { position: relative; }
.hero-h1 .grad { filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 22px rgba(37,99,235,0.22)); }

/* --- Bigger, punchier hero stat numbers --- */
.hstat-num { letter-spacing: -0.5px; }

/* --- Refined section heading: glowing underline accent --- */
.section-head .h2::after {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 64px; height: 3px; margin: 18px auto 0;
  border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(59,130,246,0.5);
}

/* --- Service cards: stronger lift + glow on hover --- */
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--border-h);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(15,23,42,0.13), 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
}

/* --- Project cards: premium lift + gradient ring glow --- */
.proj-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-9px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(15,23,42,0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,0.2);
}
.proj-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.55), transparent 45%, transparent 55%, rgba(139,92,246,0.45));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s; pointer-events: none; z-index: 4;
}
.proj-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* --- Testimonial cards: lift a bit more --- */
.testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(15,23,42,0.12); }

/* --- Stat icons subtle glow --- */
.hstat-icon, .sb-icon, .ab-icon { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.15); }

/* --- Buttons: crisper press feedback --- */
.btn-primary:active, .btn-outline:active, .btn-ghost:active, .nav-btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98); }

/* --- Nav links: smoother underline + brand hover lift --- */
.brand { transition: transform 0.3s; }
.brand:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* --- Skill chips: gentle glow on hover --- */
.skill-chip:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.2); }

/* --- Before/After cards: richer shadow + smooth border --- */
.ba-card { transition: border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.4s; }
.ba-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.06), 0 30px 70px rgba(37,99,235,0.14); }

/* --- Image zoom feels smoother on project shots --- */
.win-shot img { transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), filter 0.4s; }

/* --- Case study chart line glow --- */
.case-chart svg polyline { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(59,130,246,0.5)); }

/* --- Smoother global scrolling feel --- */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-progress { display: none; }
  * { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ✦✦✦ COHESIVE DARK THEME — matches the dark hero
   Deep navy base, glassy cards, subtle blue depth, crisp borders.
============================================================ */

/* ---- Foundations ---- */
body { background: var(--bg); color: var(--text); }
.container { max-width: 1200px; }

/* Animated gradient accent text */
.grad {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #60a5fa, #8b5cf6, #60a5fa);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  animation: gradFlow 7s ease infinite;
}

/* Section heading sizes — strong hierarchy */
.h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 42px); letter-spacing: -1px; color: var(--text); }
.section-head { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.eyebrow { color: var(--primary-light); }

/* Re-enable aurora glow blobs for attractive dark depth */
.services::before, .projects::before, .cases::before,
.testimonials::before, .about::before { display: block; }
.photo-glow { opacity: 1; }

/* ---- Universal GLASSY DARK CARD system ---- */
.svc-card, .case-card, .testi-card, .proj-card, .ab-stat {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)), var(--card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.proj-card { background: var(--card); }

/* Unified hover lift + soft blue glow */
.svc-card:hover, .case-card:hover, .testi-card:hover, .ab-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-h);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.12);
}
.proj-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-h);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.15);
}

/* ---- Icons: tinted blue squares ---- */
.hstat-icon, .sb-icon, .ab-icon, .svc-icon, .cinfo-icon {
  background: var(--primary-dim); border-color: rgba(96,165,250,0.2);
  color: var(--primary-light); box-shadow: none;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.35); }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn-outline { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); color: var(--text); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--primary-light); background: rgba(96,165,250,0.1); color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost { background: var(--surface); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--text-mid); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--primary-light); color: #fff; background: rgba(96,165,250,0.08); }

/* ---- Filters ---- */
.filter { background: var(--card); border-color: var(--border); color: var(--text-mid); }
.filter:hover { border-color: var(--border-h); color: var(--text); }

/* ---- Project tags ---- */
.proj-tags span {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.14); border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.25); color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* ---- Stats bar ---- */
.stats-bar { background: var(--bg-3); }

/* ---- Before/After cards ---- */
.ba-card { background: var(--card-2); box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }

/* ---- Case chart: subtle glow line ---- */
.case-chart svg polyline { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(96,165,250,0.45)); }

/* ---- Testimonials quote mark ---- */
.quote-mark { color: rgba(96,165,250,0.18); }

/* ---- Navbar / brand ---- */
.brand-text { color: var(--text); }
.brand-icon { background: var(--primary-dim); border-color: rgba(96,165,250,0.25); box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(59,130,246,0.2); }
.footer .brand-icon, .navbar .brand-icon { box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(59,130,246,0.2); }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer { background: var(--bg-2); }

/* ---- Skills strip ---- */
.skills-strip {
  background: var(--bg-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 26px 0;
}
.strip-fade-l { background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-3), transparent); }
.strip-fade-r { background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-3), transparent); }
.skill-chip {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 9px 18px; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.skill-chip:hover { border-color: var(--border-h); color: var(--primary-light); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59,130,246,0.18); }
.skill-chip img { width: 17px; height: 17px; object-fit: contain; display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS — HOW I WORK
============================================================ */
.process { padding: 100px 0; }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.015)), var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 34px 26px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.12); }
.step-num {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-d); font-weight: 800; font-size: 40px;
  color: rgba(96,165,250,0.14); line-height: 1;
}
.step-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--gradient); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 20px; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.28);
}
.process-step h3 { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text); }
.process-step p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
============================================================ */
.tools { padding: 100px 0; }
.tools-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.tool-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  text-align: center; transition: transform 0.35s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.35s;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.tool-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.12); }
.tool-card img { width: 38px; height: 38px; object-fit: contain; }
.tool-card i { font-size: 34px; color: var(--primary-light); }
.tool-card span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
============================================================ */
.faq { padding: 100px 0; }
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; cursor: pointer;
  background: none; border: none; font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
  padding: 20px 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--primary-light); }
.faq-q i { flex-shrink: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--primary-dim); color: var(--primary-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 12px; transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q i { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 24px 22px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ============================================================
   IMAGE LIGHTBOX / POPUP
============================================================ */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(3, 6, 12, 0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 40px 24px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s;
}
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox-fig { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; max-width: 100%; }
.lightbox img {
  max-width: 92vw; max-height: 82vh; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transform: scale(0.94); transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.lightbox.open img { transform: scale(1); }
.lightbox figcaption { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 13px; text-align: center; max-width: 600px; }
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 26px; z-index: 2;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.75); transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* Zoomable images get a pointer + hover magnifier hint */
.proof-shot img, .ba-shot img { cursor: zoom-in; }
.proof-shot::before {
  content: '\f00e'; font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free'; font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.92); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s; pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.proof-card:hover .proof-shot::before { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
.proof-shot.proof-empty::before { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   PROOF OF WORK
============================================================ */
.proof { padding: 100px 0; }
.proof-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.proof-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.4s;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.proof-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.15); }

.proof-shot {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.proof-shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; display: block; }
.proof-shot::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(7,11,21,0.5)); pointer-events: none; }

/* Metric badge floating on the shot */
.proof-metric {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.16); border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.4); color: #4ade80;
  padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Placeholder when image not yet added */
.proof-ph { display: none; }
.proof-shot.proof-empty {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0 12px, transparent 12px 24px), linear-gradient(135deg, #131d31, #0e1626);
  border-bottom-style: dashed;
}
.proof-shot.proof-empty .proof-ph {
  display: block; font-family: monospace; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim);
  text-align: center; padding: 0 12px;
}

.proof-body { padding: 22px 22px 24px; }
.proof-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
.proof-body h3 i { color: var(--primary-light); font-size: 15px; }
.proof-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; }
.proof-body p strong { color: var(--text); }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG / INSIGHTS
============================================================ */
.blog { padding: 100px 0; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.4s;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--border-h); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(96,165,250,0.15); }

.blog-thumb {
  position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c1, #3b82f6), var(--c2, #8b5cf6));
}
.blog-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.blog-thumb::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(7,11,21,0.45)); }
.blog-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(7,11,21,0.7); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fff; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-body { padding: 22px 22px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.blog-meta i { color: var(--primary-light); }
.blog-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-body h3 a { color: var(--text); transition: color 0.25s; }
.blog-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--primary-light); }
.blog-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; flex: 1; }
.blog-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-light); transition: gap 0.25s; }
.blog-link:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION RHYTHM — gentle alternating dark bands for depth
============================================================ */
.about        { background: var(--bg); }
.services     { background: var(--bg-2); }
.process      { background: var(--bg); }
.projects     { background: var(--bg-2); }
.cases        { background: var(--bg); }
.results      { background: var(--bg-2); }
.proof        { background: var(--bg); }
.stats-bar    { background: var(--bg-3); }
.tools        { background: var(--bg-2); }
.testimonials { background: var(--bg); }
.faq          { background: var(--bg-2); }
.blog         { background: var(--bg); }
.contact      { background: var(--bg-2); }

/* ============================================================
   CLEAN-LIGHT RESPONSIVE
============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: none; margin: 0; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .proof-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero { padding: 130px 0 70px; }
  .faq-q { font-size: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; }
  .cform-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ✦✦✦ DARK HERO (hybrid) — dramatic dark hero, clean light body
============================================================ */
.hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 76% 24%, rgba(37,99,235,0.28), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 10% 82%, rgba(124,58,237,0.20), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0e1a 0%, #0c1120 60%, #0d1322 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
#hero-canvas { display: block; }
.hero-grid-bg {
  opacity: 1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(96,165,250,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(96,165,250,0.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* Hero text on dark */
.hero-h1 { color: #ffffff; text-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(37,99,235,0.25); }
.hero-h1 .grad { filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 24px rgba(96,165,250,0.45)); }
.hero-sub { color: #b4c0d4; }
.hero-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(96,165,250,0.35);
  color: #93c5fd; box-shadow: none;
}

/* Hero stat block on dark (scoped so light-section stats stay dark) */
.hero .hstat-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #93c5fd);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero .hstat-lbl  { color: #8b98ad; }
.hero .hstat-icon { background: rgba(96,165,250,0.12); border-color: rgba(96,165,250,0.25); color: #93c5fd; box-shadow: none; }

/* Floating badges + rating bar as dark glass */
.tech-badge { background: rgba(13,18,32,0.85); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #eef2f9; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }
.tech-badge i { color: #60a5fa; }
.rating-bar { background: rgba(13,18,32,0.88); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.rating-val { color: #ffffff; }
.rating-lbl { color: #8b98ad; }
.photo-holder.no-photo { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(59,130,246,0.2), rgba(13,18,32,0.92)); border-color: rgba(96,165,250,0.35); }
.photo-holder.no-photo .photo-fallback { color: #b4c0d4; }

/* Transparent navbar over the dark hero -> light nav text */
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .brand-text { color: #ffffff; }
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .brand-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a:hover,
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a.active { color: #ffffff; }
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .burger span { background: #ffffff; }
/* Burger turns to X over the dark mobile menu -> keep it light */
.burger.open span { background: #eef2f9 !important; }

/* Hero buttons styled for the dark background */
.hero .btn-outline { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color: #ffffff; }
.hero .btn-outline:hover { border-color: #60a5fa; background: rgba(96,165,250,0.14); color: #ffffff; }
.hero .btn-ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); color: #cdd6e4; }
.hero .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: #60a5fa; color: #ffffff; background: rgba(96,165,250,0.10); }

/* Keep the three hero CTAs on a single row (compact) */
.hero-cta { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 10px; }
.hero-cta .btn-primary,
.hero-cta .btn-outline,
.hero-cta .btn-ghost { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-cta a { width: 100%; }
}