/* =========================================================
   ZENITH — Premium Landing Page
   Design tokens & global styles
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand palette (locked from source identity) */
  --bg:          #050015;
  --bg-elev:    #0A0526;
  --bg-panel:   #0F0930;
  --ink:         #FFFFFF;
  --ink-dim:     rgba(255,255,255,0.66);
  --ink-mute:    rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  --ink-faint:   rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  --teal:        #00CFC8;
  --teal-deep:   #16939B;
  --teal-glow:   rgba(0, 207, 200, 0.35);
  --violet:      #7C6BE6;
  --periwinkle:  #A9B3F5;

  /* Signature brand gradient (chrome-gel: teal → periwinkle) */
  --grad-brand:  linear-gradient(135deg, #00CFC8 0%, #6FE3DA 40%, #A9B3F5 100%);
  --grad-metal:  linear-gradient(160deg, #A9B3F5 0%, #6FE3DA 45%, #16939B 100%);
  --grad-aurora: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 20% 20%, rgba(0,207,200,0.28), transparent 60%),
                 radial-gradient(50% 70% at 80% 30%, rgba(124,107,230,0.22), transparent 65%),
                 radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(22,147,155,0.30), transparent 70%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Orbitron', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Rhythm */
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Elevation */
  --shadow-soft:  0 20px 60px rgba(0, 207, 200, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-glow:  0 0 40px rgba(0, 207, 200, 0.35), 0 0 100px rgba(124, 107, 230, 0.15);

  /* Motion */
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
  --ease-inOut:  cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1);
  --dur-fast:    .25s;
  --dur-med:     .5s;
  --dur-slow:    .9s;
}

/* =========================================================
   Reset & base
   ========================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html {
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
html.lenis, html.lenis body { height: auto; }
.lenis.lenis-smooth { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] { overscroll-behavior: contain; }
.lenis.lenis-stopped { overflow: hidden; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
}
/* Defensive: prevent any absolute/decorative element from creating horizontal scroll.
   Applied to structural wrappers but NOT to sections (they may contain pinned scrollers). */
#top, header.nav, footer { max-width: 100vw; overflow-x: clip; }
img, svg, video, canvas { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
p { margin: 0; }
::selection { background: var(--teal); color: var(--bg); }

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Grain overlay (site-wide subtle noise)
   ========================================================= */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: .05;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 0 1  0 0 0 .8 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}

/* =========================================================
   Cursor follower (desktop, fine pointer only)
   ========================================================= */
.cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate3d(-100px, -100px, 0);
  transition: width .3s var(--ease-out), height .3s var(--ease-out), opacity .3s;
  opacity: 0;
}
.cursor--ring {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--teal);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .12s linear, opacity .3s, width .3s, height .3s;
}
.cursor--active { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
.cursor--ring.cursor--active { width: 12px; height: 12px; background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) { .cursor, .cursor--ring { display: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   Layout primitives
   ========================================================= */
.container {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem - env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px) - env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px), 1280px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  min-width: 0;
  padding-left: env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px);
  padding-right: env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px);
}
.container--wide {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem - env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px) - env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px), 1440px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  min-width: 0;
  padding-left: env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px);
  padding-right: env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px);
}
.stack > * + * { margin-top: var(--gap, 1rem); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 9rem); position: relative; }
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .3em;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.section-lede {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.125rem);
}

/* Text reveal helpers (used by GSAP SplitText / manual clip) */
.reveal-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.reveal-line > span {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(120%);
  will-change: transform;
}
.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.js-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
/* Safety: if JS fails, still show content after a short delay */
.no-js .js-reveal, .no-js .reveal-fade, .no-js .reveal-line > span {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: transparent;
  --btn-fg: var(--ink);
  --btn-bd: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding: .95rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--btn-bd);
  background: var(--btn-bg);
  color: var(--btn-fg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: color .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn:hover { color: var(--bg); border-color: transparent; }
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(4px) rotate(-45deg); }
.btn__arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn--primary {
  --btn-bg: var(--grad-brand);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: transparent;
  background-image: var(--grad-brand);
}
.btn--primary::before { background: var(--bg); }
.btn--primary:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: var(--ink-dim); }
.btn--sm { padding: .55rem 1.1rem; font-size: .8rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Navigation
   ========================================================= */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  transition: background-color .35s var(--ease-out), backdrop-filter .35s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s var(--ease-out);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav--scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 0, 21, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(120%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(120%);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.nav__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: .3em;
}
.nav__brand img { height: 32px; width: auto; }
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.nav__link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .25rem 0;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -4px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__link:hover, .nav__link.is-active { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link.is-active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.nav__cta { flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 16px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__toggle span::before, .nav__toggle span::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: currentColor;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__toggle span::before { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.nav__toggle span::after  { transform: translateY(5px); }
.nav[data-open="true"] .nav__toggle span { background: transparent; }
.nav[data-open="true"] .nav__toggle span::before { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav[data-open="true"] .nav__toggle span::after  { transform: rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__links {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 0, 21, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .35s var(--ease-out), visibility .35s;
  }
  .nav__link { font-size: 1.5rem; font-family: var(--font-display); }
  .nav[data-open="true"] .nav__links {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background: var(--grad-aurora), var(--bg);
  animation: auroraDrift 24s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes auroraDrift {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(2%, -1%, 0) scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
}
.hero__stage {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.hero__fallback {
  position: absolute;
  right: 4%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  max-height: 85%;
  max-width: 55%;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .8s;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 40px 80px rgba(0, 207, 200, .25));
}
.hero__fallback.is-visible { opacity: .95; }
.hero__wordmark {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: -2;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 22vw, 22rem);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-block: 6rem 4rem;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding: .4rem .9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--teal);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%     { opacity: .3; }
}
.hero__title {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 8.5vw, 8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: .95;
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero__title-mask { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__title-mask > span { display: inline-block; }
.hero__lede {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  max-width: 52ch;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero__lede em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero__lede em::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -2px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal), transparent);
  opacity: .55;
}
.hero__ctas {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__meta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, 1280px);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.hero__meta-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.hero__meta-item::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 50%; }
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 5.5rem;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .35em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero__scroll::after {
  content: "";
  height: 60px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), transparent);
  animation: scrollDown 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDown {
  0%   { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; }
  50%  { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; }
  51%  { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; }
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }
  .hero__meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: .6rem;
    font-size: .58rem;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
  }
  .hero__meta-item { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__fallback { right: -20%; opacity: .55 !important; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__content { padding-block: 5rem 3rem; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 3rem); word-break: break-word; }
  .hero__title-mask { white-space: normal; }
  .hero__lede { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__lede em { white-space: normal; }
  .hero__eyebrow { letter-spacing: .18em; font-size: .65rem; padding: .35rem .7rem; }
  .hero__wordmark { font-size: clamp(4rem, 26vw, 10rem); }
  .hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: .75rem; }
  .hero__ctas .btn {
    justify-content: center;
    padding: .85rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: .85rem;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hero__eyebrow {
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    font-size: .6rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 8vw, 2.25rem); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Marquee (info bar / scrolling ticker)
   ========================================================= */
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 1.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal), var(--teal-deep));
  color: var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee__dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--bg);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* =========================================================
   Manifesto / About
   ========================================================= */
.manifesto {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.manifesto__visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.manifesto__visual img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 80px rgba(0, 207, 200, .25));
  will-change: transform;
}
.manifesto__visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -20%;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .2), transparent 70%);
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(20px);
}
.manifesto__glyph {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem;
  right: -1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 12rem);
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  z-index: -1;
  line-height: 1;
}
.manifesto__body p {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.manifesto__body p em {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-style: normal;
}
.manifesto__pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.manifesto__pill {
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.manifesto__pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .manifesto { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .manifesto__visual { max-width: 320px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Capabilities (service cards)
   ========================================================= */
.capabilities__head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .capabilities__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; } }

.cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.card {
  position: relative;
  grid-column: span 6;
  min-height: 400px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card--wide  { grid-column: span 8; }
.card--slim  { grid-column: span 4; }
.card--third { grid-column: span 4; }
.card--full  { grid-column: span 12; min-height: 260px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .card, .card--wide, .card--slim, .card--third, .card--full { grid-column: span 12; }
}
/* AI card — subtle iridescent accent */
.card--ai {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,207,200,.06), rgba(124,107,230,.05)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .18);
}
.card--ai .card__index { color: var(--periwinkle); }

.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(60% 80% at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(0, 207, 200, .18), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.card__index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .3em;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.card__body {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  max-width: 44ch;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.card__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.card__tag {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  padding: .3rem .7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.card__visual {
  position: absolute;
  right: -8%;
  bottom: -12%;
  width: 60%;
  max-width: 340px;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 207, 200, .18));
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.card:hover .card__visual { transform: translate(-6%, -6%) rotate(-4deg); }
.card--slim .card__visual { width: 80%; right: -10%; bottom: -20%; }

/* =========================================================
   Founder — "The Mind Behind Zenith"
   Cinematic portrait, floating stats, interactive timeline.
   ========================================================= */
.founder {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.founder__ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(45% 55% at 15% 30%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .16), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(40% 55% at 85% 65%, rgba(124, 107, 230, .16), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.founder::before {
  /* Faint chrome-gel radial behind portrait */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 25%;
  left: 8%;
  width: 34vw;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .18), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  z-index: -1;
}
.founder__head {
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.founder__stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 6fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .founder__stage { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

/* ----- Portrait ----- */
.founder__portrait {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-inline: auto;
  isolation: isolate;
  will-change: transform;
}
.founder__portrait-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px rgba(0, 207, 200, .15),
    0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.founder__portrait-inner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 10%;
  /* Duotone the greyscale photo into brand teal/violet */
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05) brightness(.95);
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out), filter 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}
.founder__portrait-tint {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0, 207, 200, .38), rgba(124, 107, 230, .28) 55%, rgba(5, 0, 21, .82) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: color;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.founder__portrait-inner::after {
  /* Bottom fade to bg for a cinematic edge */
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(5, 0, 21, .5) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.founder__portrait:hover .founder__portrait-inner img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.15) brightness(1);
}
.founder__portrait-glow {
  position: absolute;
  left: -12%;
  top: 12%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .35), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: founderPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes founderPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .55; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: .85; transform: translateY(-4%) scale(1.05); }
}

/* ----- Identity card overlay ----- */
.founder__card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  min-width: 78%;
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: .9rem;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(10, 5, 38, .78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  z-index: 3;
}
.founder__card-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: 6px;
}
.founder__card-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.founder__card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .95rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.founder__card-role {
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-top: .15rem;
}
.founder__card-status {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 207, 200, .18), 0 0 12px var(--teal);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  align-self: center;
}

/* ----- Floating stats around portrait ----- */
.founder__stat {
  position: absolute;
  padding: .85rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(10, 5, 38, .82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  display: grid;
  gap: .15rem;
  z-index: 4;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.founder__stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .5);
}
.founder__stat strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.founder__stat span {
  font-size: .65rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.founder__stat--a { top: 8%;  right: -8%; animation: floatA 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.founder__stat--b { top: 42%; left: -12%; animation: floatB 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.founder__stat--c { bottom: 8%; right: -10%; animation: floatA 10s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes floatA {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes floatB {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(8px); }
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .founder__stat--a { right: 2%; }
  .founder__stat--b { left: 2%; }
  .founder__stat--c { right: 2%; }
}

/* ----- Body copy / quote ----- */
.founder__quote {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.75rem 4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0, 207, 200, .08), rgba(124, 107, 230, .06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin: 0;
}
.founder__quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.4rem;
  left: 1.4rem;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  color: var(--teal);
  opacity: .8;
}
.founder__quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.founder__quote footer {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.founder__lede {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.founder__lede em {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ----- Discipline chips ----- */
.founder__chips {
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.founder__chips li {
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  transition: color .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease-out), background-color .3s;
  cursor: default;
}
.founder__chips li:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(0, 207, 200, .1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ----- Toolbelt (two rows: craft + AI) ----- */
.founder__toolbelt {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.founder__toolbelt-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: .8rem;
}
.founder__toolbelt-row--ai {
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  position: relative;
}
.founder__toolbelt-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.founder__toolbelt-label--ai {
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.founder__toolbelt-label--ai::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.founder__toolbelt-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.founder__toolbelt-list span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}
.founder__toolbelt-list span::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}
.founder__toolbelt-row--ai .founder__toolbelt-list span::before {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
}

/* ----- Timeline ----- */
.founder__timeline {
  margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}
.founder__timeline-head {
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.founder__timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.founder__timeline-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.founder__timeline-rail {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3rem 0 1rem;
}
.founder__timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  top: 4.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.14) 8%, rgba(255,255,255,.14) 92%, transparent);
}
.founder__timeline-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .founder__timeline-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 700px)  { .founder__timeline-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.founder__milestone {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  cursor: default;
  opacity: .55;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.founder__milestone:hover,
.founder__milestone.is-founding,
.founder__milestone.is-current { opacity: 1; }
.founder__milestone:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.founder__milestone-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(1.5rem - 6px);
  left: 0;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.founder__milestone:hover .founder__milestone-dot,
.founder__milestone.is-founding .founder__milestone-dot,
.founder__milestone.is-current  .founder__milestone-dot {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 207, 200, .18), 0 0 16px var(--teal);
}
.founder__milestone-year {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.founder__milestone-card {
  padding: 1rem 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition: border-color .4s var(--ease-out), background-color .4s var(--ease-out);
  min-height: 116px;
}
.founder__milestone:hover .founder__milestone-card {
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .35);
  background: rgba(0, 207, 200, .04);
}
.founder__milestone.is-founding .founder__milestone-card,
.founder__milestone.is-current  .founder__milestone-card {
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .5);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0, 207, 200, .12), rgba(124, 107, 230, .08));
}
.founder__milestone-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .18rem .55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: var(--bg);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.founder__milestone-role {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.founder__milestone-org {
  margin-top: .35rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ----- Bridge — founder → Zenith ----- */
.founder__bridge {
  margin: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  text-align: center;
}
.founder__bridge-line {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 207, 200, .35), transparent);
}
.founder__bridge-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.05vw, 1rem);
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.founder__bridge-label em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* =========================================================
   Syra AI — in-house product spotlight
   ========================================================= */
.syra {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 10rem);
}
.syra__aurora {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -15%;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 55% at 78% 22%, rgba(124, 107, 230, .35), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(45% 55% at 20% 75%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .28), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: auroraDrift 22s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.syra::before {
  /* Subtle grid pattern */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, black, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, black, transparent 80%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.syra__inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.syra__meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.syra__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .35rem .85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 200, .4);
  background: rgba(0, 207, 200, .08);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.syra__badge-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--teal);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.syra__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 8.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: .95;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.syra__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(0, 207, 200, .25));
}
.syra__lede {
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  max-width: 58ch;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.syra__lede em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Facets */
.syra__facets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) auto 0;
  max-width: 960px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .syra__facets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.syra__facet {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(10, 5, 38, .55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s var(--ease-out), background-color .5s;
}
.syra__facet:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .4);
  background: rgba(10, 5, 38, .75);
}
.syra__facet-glyph {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0, 207, 200, .2), rgba(124, 107, 230, .18));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 200, .25);
  color: var(--teal);
}
.syra__facet-glyph svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.syra__facet h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.syra__facet p {
  margin-top: .5rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CTAs */
.syra__ctas {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Central 3D-ish glyph */
.syra__glyph {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(560px, 70vw);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: .35;
}
.syra__glyph-crystal {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 30%;
  animation: syraFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.syra__glyph-crystal img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 40px 80px rgba(0, 207, 200, .4));
}
.syra__glyph-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 200, .18);
  animation: syraRotate linear infinite;
}
.syra__glyph-orbit--a { inset: 5%;  animation-duration: 32s; }
.syra__glyph-orbit--b { inset: 15%; animation-duration: 22s; animation-direction: reverse; border-color: rgba(124, 107, 230, .18); }
.syra__glyph-orbit--c { inset: 25%; animation-duration: 45s; border-style: dashed; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.syra__glyph-flare {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 32%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .35), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  animation: syraPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes syraFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-5deg); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(5deg); }
}
@keyframes syraRotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes syraPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: .9; transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* Big background wordmark */
.syra__wordmark {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 4%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 20vw, 20rem);
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  line-height: .8;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: -3;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   Numbers / differentiators
   ========================================================= */
.numbers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.numbers__cell {
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color .3s;
}
.numbers__cell:hover { background: var(--bg-elev); }
.numbers__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.numbers__label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-top: .75rem;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .numbers { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* =========================================================
   Ethos — the AI-native confidence band
   ========================================================= */
.ethos {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 10rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.ethos__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 55% at 25% 20%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(45% 55% at 75% 80%, rgba(124, 107, 230, .22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(60% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .10), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  animation: auroraDrift 24s linear infinite;
}
.ethos__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, black, transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%, black, transparent 85%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ethos__inner {
  max-width: 1000px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ethos__statement {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 6.5vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.ethos__statement em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(0, 207, 200, .3));
}
.ethos__sub {
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
  max-width: 62ch;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.ethos__tools {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) auto 0;
  max-width: 780px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .55rem;
}
.ethos__tool {
  padding: .55rem 1.05rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 200, .3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(10, 5, 38, .55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s, background-color .3s;
}
.ethos__tool:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(0, 207, 200, .12);
}

/* Delivery flow — Concept → Strategy → Design → AI-Assisted Build → Launch */
.ethos__flow {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem 1rem;
}
.ethos__flow-step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: .55rem;
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  background: rgba(10, 5, 38, .5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ethos__flow-step em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .25em;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.ethos__flow-step--ai {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .55);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 207, 200, .12), rgba(124, 107, 230, .1)),
    rgba(10, 5, 38, .5);
  position: relative;
}
.ethos__flow-step--ai em {
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}
.ethos__flow-arrow {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent);
  position: relative;
}
.ethos__flow-arrow::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -1px; top: 50%;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--teal);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ethos__flow-arrow { display: none; }
  .ethos__flow { gap: .5rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Process (pinned scroll)
   ========================================================= */
.process {
  position: relative;
}
.process__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 100svh;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .process__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

.process__visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.process__visual img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 40px 80px rgba(0, 207, 200, .22));
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.9) rotate(-6deg);
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.process__visual img.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0);
}
.process__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.process__step {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  opacity: .35;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.process__step.is-active { opacity: 1; }
.process__step:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.process__step-index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .3em;
  color: var(--teal);
  padding-top: .35rem;
}
.process__step-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.process__step-body {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  margin-top: .6rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.process__step--ai .process__step-index {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.process__step-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  padding: .2rem .6rem;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: var(--bg);
}
.process__step-badge::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.process__step-tools {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.process__step-tools span {
  padding: .25rem .65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 200, .3);
  background: rgba(0, 207, 200, .06);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* =========================================================
   Showcase parallax band
   ========================================================= */
.showcase {
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.showcase__row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}
.showcase__row + .showcase__row { margin-top: 2rem; }
.showcase__tile {
  position: relative;
  width: 380px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,207,200,.08), rgba(124,107,230,.08));
}
.showcase__tile img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.showcase__tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.showcase__tile-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}

/* =========================================================
   Work With Us — audience-tiered CTA
   ========================================================= */
.work {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.work__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 25% 15%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .18), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(45% 55% at 80% 80%, rgba(124, 107, 230, .16), transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: .8;
  animation: auroraDrift 24s linear infinite;
}
.work__head {
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.work__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .work__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.work__card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  color: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.work__card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 207, 200, .16), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.work__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .35);
}
.work__card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.work__card:hover .work__card-arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

.work__card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .9rem;
}
.work__card-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0, 207, 200, .22), rgba(124, 107, 230, .16));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 200, .3);
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.work__card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.work__card-index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
}
.work__card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.work__card-body {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.work__card-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .55rem;
  padding-top: .5rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  margin-top: .5rem;
}
.work__card-list li {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.work__card-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: .5em;
  width: 8px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.work__card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.work__card-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.work__card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  padding: .3rem .7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: var(--bg);
  z-index: 2;
}
.work__card--featured {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 207, 200, .08), rgba(124, 107, 230, .06)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 200, .3);
}
.work__card--featured::before { opacity: .55; }

/* Primary CTA row */
.work__cta {
  margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  text-align: center;
}
.work__cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  max-width: 20ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.work__cta-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.work__cta-actions {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.work__cta-meta {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.work__cta-meta em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0, 207, 200, .05));
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
.footer__brand {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
}
.footer__brand img { height: 48px; width: auto; }
.footer__tag {
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  font-size: .95rem;
  max-width: 32ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .3em;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.footer__list a {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--ink-dim);
  transition: color .3s;
}
.footer__list a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer__bottom {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
}
.footer__brandmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 14vw, 12rem);
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  line-height: .8;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  user-select: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   Loader (site entrance)
   ========================================================= */
.loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9998;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), visibility .8s;
}
.loader.is-done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.loader__logo {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  animation: loaderSpin 2s var(--ease-inOut) infinite;
}
@keyframes loaderSpin {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0) scale(1); opacity: .8; }
  50%  { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); opacity: .8; }
}