/* ===========================================================
   BAKSORBIT — World-class premium home page
   Brand palette ONLY:
   primary #fd7e14 · primary-dark #e56f10 · tint #ffe3c6
   black #000000 · ink #111111 · white #ffffff
   (greys = white-alpha on black)
   =========================================================== */

:root {
    --primary: #fd7e14;
    --primary-dark: #e56f10;
    --tint: #ffe3c6;
    --black: #000000;
    --ink: #111111;
    --white: #ffffff;

    /* surfaces & lines */
    --bg: #000000;
    --surface: #0b0b0b;
    --surface-2: #111111;
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --line-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    --text: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    --muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.56);
    --faint: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34);

    /* type scale (fluid) */
    --fs-mono: 12.5px;
    --fs-body: clamp(15px, 1.05vw, 17px);
    --fs-lead: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 20px);
    --fs-h3: clamp(21px, 2vw, 26px);
    --fs-h2: clamp(30px, 5vw, 60px);
    --fs-display: clamp(42px, 8.4vw, 104px);

    /* spacing rhythm */
    --sp-section: clamp(96px, 13vw, 168px);
    --container: 1280px;

    --glow: 0 0 60px rgba(253, 126, 20, 0.45);
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-xl: 30px;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-2: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: var(--fs-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) { body { cursor: none; } }

h1, h2, h3, h4, .brand-text, .stat-block strong, .hero-meta strong, .footer-wordmark { font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; }
.mono, .kicker, .bento-no, .cap-no, .tl-no, .sec-index, .work-no, .work-year, .preloader-count, .tag, .bento-tags span, .hero-badge, .chip { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
.accent { color: var(--primary); }
.grad-text {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--primary) 10%, var(--tint) 45%, var(--primary) 80%);
    background-size: 220% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
    animation: shine 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shine { to { background-position: 220% center; } }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
::selection { background: var(--primary); color: #000; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ===== Preloader ===== */
.preloader { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; background: var(--bg); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), visibility .7s; }
.preloader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader-inner { text-align: center; width: min(560px, 86vw); }
.preloader-logo { margin-bottom: 30px; overflow: hidden; }
.preloader-img {
    display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 751 / 198;
    background:
        linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(253,126,20,0) 36%, rgba(253,126,20,.95) 50%, rgba(253,126,20,0) 64%),
        #ffffff;
    background-size: 250% 100%, 100% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: 200% 0, 0 0;
    -webkit-mask: url(../images/logo.png) center / contain no-repeat;
    mask: url(../images/logo.png) center / contain no-repeat;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: plRise .8s var(--ease-2) .1s forwards, logoWave 4.5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes plRise { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.preloader-bar { height: 2px; background: var(--line); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.preloader-bar span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--glow); }
.preloader-count { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.preloader-count i { font-style: normal; opacity: .5; }

/* ===== Custom cursor ===== */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 9000; pointer-events: none; border-radius: 50%; will-change: transform; }
.cursor-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--primary); transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.cursor-ring { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); transform: translate(-50%, -50%); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: width .35s var(--ease), height .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, background .35s; }
.cursor-ring.hover { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-color: var(--primary); background: rgba(253,126,20,0.07); }
.cursor-ring.view { width: 92px; height: 92px; border-color: var(--primary); background: rgba(253,126,20,0.1); }
.cursor-label { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--primary); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; }
.cursor-ring.view .cursor-label { opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) { .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; } body { cursor: auto; } }

/* ===== Scroll progress ===== */
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--tint)); z-index: 200; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(253,126,20,0.6); }

/* ===== Side dots nav ===== */
.dots-nav { position: fixed; right: 26px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 130; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.dots-nav a { position: relative; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-2); transition: .35s var(--ease); }
.dots-nav a::before { content: attr(data-label); position: absolute; right: 22px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .5px; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.dots-nav a:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
.dots-nav a:hover { border-color: var(--primary); }
.dots-nav a.active { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(253,126,20,0.7); transform: scale(1.15); }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .dots-nav { display: none; } }

/* ===== Ambient background ===== */
.bg-canvas { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg); }
.bg-aurora { position: absolute; inset: -20% -10% auto -10%; height: 70vh; background: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(253,126,20,0.16), transparent 70%); filter: blur(20px); animation: auroraShift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes auroraShift { 0% { transform: translateX(-4%) scale(1); opacity: .8; } 100% { transform: translateX(4%) scale(1.08); opacity: 1; } }
.bg-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 60px 60px; mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 55% at 50% 0%, #000 25%, transparent 72%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 55% at 50% 0%, #000 25%, transparent 72%); opacity: .55; }
.bg-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(95px); opacity: .45; will-change: transform; }
.orb-a { width: 520px; height: 520px; top: -160px; right: -120px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253,126,20,0.5), transparent 70%); }
.orb-b { width: 460px; height: 460px; bottom: -160px; left: -120px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253,126,20,0.26), transparent 70%); }
.bg-noise { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .03; mix-blend-mode: overlay; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: 'Space Grotesk'; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; padding: 16px 14px 16px 28px; border-radius: 50px; border: 1.5px solid transparent; overflow: hidden; transition: color .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s, transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s; }
.btn .btn-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn-sm { padding: 11px 11px 11px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn-ico { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 15px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background .35s; }
.btn-sm .btn-ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn:hover .btn-ico i { animation: arrowSlide .5s var(--ease); }
@keyframes arrowSlide { 50% { transform: translate(14px, -14px); opacity: 0; } 51% { transform: translate(-14px, 14px); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: translate(0,0); opacity: 1; } }

.btn-primary { background: var(--primary); color: #000; box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(253,126,20,0.32); }
.btn-primary .btn-ico { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.14); }
.btn-primary::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--tint); transform: translateY(101%); transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: var(--glow); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-line { background: transparent; color: var(--text); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.btn-line .btn-ico { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.btn-line::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--white); transform: translateY(101%); transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.btn-line:hover { color: #000; border-color: var(--white); }
.btn-line:hover .btn-ico { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.btn-line:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }

/* ===== Header ===== */
.site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 150; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), background .4s, border-color .4s; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
.site-header.scrolled { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%); border-bottom-color: var(--line); }
.site-header.hide { transform: translateY(-100%); }
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 86px; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -.5px; }
.brand-mark { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--primary); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--glow); position: relative; }
.brand-mark span { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: #000; position: relative; }
.brand-mark span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -7px; border: 1.5px solid #000; border-radius: 50%; border-top-color: transparent; border-left-color: transparent; animation: spin 4s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav-links a { position: relative; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); padding: 9px 16px; transition: color .25s; overflow: hidden; }
.nav-links a span { position: relative; display: inline-block; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.nav-links a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 4px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--primary); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; width: 42px; height: 42px; background: none; border: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav-toggle span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ===== Hero (pinned multi-panel) ===== */
.hero { position: relative; }
.hero-stack { position: relative; height: 300vh; }
.hero-pin { position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-panel { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; padding: 120px 0 90px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; will-change: transform, opacity; }
.hero-panel[data-panel="0"] { opacity: 1; } /* fallback so first hero shows before/without JS */
/* auto vertical margins center the content when it fits, but collapse on overflow so tall
   hero content never rises above the 120px top padding into the fixed 86px header. */
.hero-panel > .hero-inner { margin-top: auto; margin-bottom: auto; }
.hero-inner { text-align: center; position: relative; width: 100%; }
.hero-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .3px; color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: var(--glass); padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 38px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.hero-badge .sep { color: var(--primary); font-style: normal; }
.pulse-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); position: relative; }
.pulse-dot::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); animation: pulse 2s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .7; } 100% { transform: scale(3.6); opacity: 0; } }

.hero-title { font-size: var(--fs-display); line-height: 0.98; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.hero-title .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 0.06em; }
.hero-sub { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--muted); max-width: 640px; margin: 32px auto 0; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 42px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 34px; margin-top: 70px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.meta-item strong { font-size: 42px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -1.5px; line-height: 1; }
.meta-item span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--faint); margin-top: 8px; letter-spacing: .2px; }
.meta-divider { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: var(--line-2); }

/* hero floating chips */
.chip { position: absolute; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text); background: rgba(10,10,10,0.6); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding: 9px 15px; border-radius: 50px; backdrop-filter: blur(10px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); will-change: transform; animation: floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.chip i { color: var(--primary); }
.chip-1 { top: 8%; left: 4%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.chip-2 { top: 24%; right: 2%; animation-delay: .8s; }
.chip-3 { bottom: 30%; left: 2%; animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.chip-4 { bottom: 16%; right: 5%; animation-delay: 2s; }
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-14px); } }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .chip { display: none; } }

/* hero supporting rows (panels 2 & 3) */
.hero-pills, .hero-steps { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 34px; }
.hpill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .2px; color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: var(--glass); padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 50px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.hpill i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.05em; }
.hpill b { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* scroll cue */
.hero-scroll { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 34px; transform: translateX(-50%); display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--faint); transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); z-index: 6; }
.hero-pin:not(.at-start) .hero-scroll { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.scroll-track { width: 1.5px; height: 46px; background: var(--line-2); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.scroll-bead { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 40%; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px; animation: beadDrop 1.9s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes beadDrop { 0% { transform: translateY(-100%); } 100% { transform: translateY(250%); } }

/* hero panel indicator (left rail) */
.hero-indicator { position: absolute; left: 32px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; z-index: 6; }
.hero-indicator .hi { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: none; border: none; padding: 4px 0; color: var(--faint); cursor: pointer; }
.hero-indicator .hi::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--line-2); transition: .4s var(--ease); }
.hero-indicator .hi-no { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 11px; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-4px); transition: .4s var(--ease); }
.hero-indicator .hi:hover::before { background: var(--muted); }
.hero-indicator .hi:hover .hi-no { opacity: .7; transform: none; }
.hero-indicator .hi.active::before { width: 46px; background: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(253,126,20,0.7); }
.hero-indicator .hi.active { color: var(--primary); }
.hero-indicator .hi.active .hi-no { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .hero-indicator { display: none; } }

/* reduced-motion / no-JS fallback: show panels stacked statically */
.hero-stack.hero-static { height: auto; }
.hero-stack.hero-static .hero-pin { position: relative; height: auto; }
.hero-stack.hero-static .hero-panel { position: relative; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; min-height: 100vh; }
.hero-stack.hero-static .hero-indicator { display: none; }
.hero-stack.hero-static .hero-scroll { display: none; }

/* ===== Brand logo (white-monochrome on dark theme) ===== */
/* Header logo: white base + animated orange wave, clipped to the logo shape via CSS mask.
   Upload a white (transparent-bg) logo at assets/images/logo.png for the cleanest result —
   the mask only uses the logo's transparency/shape, so the colour of the source doesn't matter. */
.brand-logo {
    display: block; width: 200px; height: 52px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(253,126,20,0) 36%, rgba(253,126,20,.95) 50%, rgba(253,126,20,0) 64%),
        #ffffff;
    background-size: 250% 100%, 100% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: 200% 0, 0 0;
    -webkit-mask: url(../images/logo.png) left center / contain no-repeat;
    mask: url(../images/logo.png) left center / contain no-repeat;
    animation: logoWave 4.5s linear infinite;
    transition: opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes logoWave {
    from { background-position: 200% 0, 0 0; }
    to   { background-position: -120% 0, 0 0; }
}
.brand:hover .brand-logo { opacity: .92; transform: translateY(-1px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .brand-logo { animation: none; background: #fff; }
    .preloader-img { animation: none; background: #fff; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.footer-logo { height: 46px; width: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 22px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: .9; }

/* ===== Our Clients carousel ===== */
.clients-carousel {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: grab; touch-action: pan-y;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
}
.clients-carousel.dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
.cc-track { display: flex; gap: 18px; width: max-content; will-change: transform; user-select: none; }
.client-card {
    position: relative; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 264px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    min-height: 134px; padding: 26px 28px;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden; user-select: none;
    transition: transform .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s, background .45s, box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.client-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .45s; background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(253,126,20,0.1), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.client-card img {
    max-width: 82%; max-height: 58px; width: auto; height: auto;
    object-fit: contain; pointer-events: none; -webkit-user-drag: none;
    /* Neutral white silhouette by default. The hover state uses the SAME filter-function
       list (grayscale/brightness/invert) so the colour reveal interpolates smoothly
       instead of jumping — the logo is never stretched, clipped or distorted. */
    filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: .55;
    transition: filter .5s var(--ease), opacity .5s var(--ease);
}
.client-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03); border-color: rgba(253,126,20,0.35); background: var(--surface-2); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.client-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.client-card:hover img { filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1) invert(0); opacity: 1; } /* reveal original colour */

.clients-note { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .3px; color: var(--faint); }
.clients-note strong { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

@media (max-width: 600px) { .client-card { width: 218px; min-height: 118px; padding: 22px; } .client-card img { max-height: 50px; } .cc-track { gap: 14px; } }

/* ===== Hire services carousel ===== */
.hire-carousel { position: relative; }
.hire-viewport { overflow: hidden; cursor: grab; touch-action: pan-y; }
.hire-viewport.grabbing { cursor: grabbing; }
.hire-track { display: flex; gap: 22px; --per: 3; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); will-change: transform; }
.hire-track.dragging { transition: none; }

.hire-card {
    position: relative; flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (var(--per) - 1) * 22px) / var(--per));
    overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center;
    min-height: 540px; padding: 48px 34px 40px;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 64%, rgba(253,126,20,0.1), transparent 60%), var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    transition: transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s, background .5s, box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.hire-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--line-2); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }
.hire-card .spot-glow { background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(253,126,20,0.16), transparent 60%); }
.hire-card.featured { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(253,126,20,0.32); }
.hire-card.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.01); box-shadow: var(--glow), 0 30px 70px rgba(253,126,20,0.4); }
.hire-card.featured .spot-glow { background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(0,0,0,0.14), transparent 60%); }

.hire-head { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hire-title { font-size: clamp(40px, 4.4vw, 64px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -2px; line-height: 1; transition: color .4s var(--ease); }
.hire-sub { display: block; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); transition: color .4s var(--ease); }
.hire-card.featured .hire-title { color: #000; }
.hire-card.featured .hire-sub { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.78); }

.hire-media { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 100%; padding: 24px 0; }
.hire-media img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 290px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.hire-card:hover .hire-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* icon-illustration for services without a photo (kept on-theme & consistent) */
.hire-icon { width: min(76%, 240px); aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 46% 54% 52% 48% / 50% 46% 54% 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(253,126,20,0.22), rgba(253,126,20,0.04)); border: 1px solid rgba(253,126,20,0.18); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.hire-icon i { font-size: clamp(54px, 7vw, 92px); color: var(--primary); }
.hire-card:hover .hire-icon { transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg); }
.hire-card.featured .hire-icon { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(0,0,0,0.16), rgba(0,0,0,0.05)); border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.hire-card.featured .hire-icon i { color: #000; }

/* hire now button (adapts to card state) */
.hire-btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: auto; background: var(--white); color: #000; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.hire-btn .btn-ico { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.hire-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hire-card.featured .hire-btn { background: #000; color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.hire-card.featured .hire-btn .btn-ico { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }

/* carousel controls */
.hire-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 22px; margin-top: 46px; }
.hire-arrow { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: transparent; color: var(--text); font-size: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.hire-arrow:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #000; border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hire-dots { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.hire-dots button { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50px; border: none; background: var(--line-2); transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.hire-dots button.active { background: var(--primary); width: 26px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .hire-card { min-height: 500px; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .hire-card { min-height: 0; padding: 40px 26px 34px; } }

/* ===== Sections ===== */
.section { padding: var(--sp-section) 0; position: relative; }
.section-soft { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.012), transparent); }
.section-head { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto clamp(50px, 6vw, 80px); text-align: center; }
.section-head-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px; text-align: left; max-width: none; }
.kicker { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.kicker.center { justify-content: center; }
.sec-index { color: var(--faint); }
.kicker-line { width: 36px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary)); }
.kicker.center .kicker-line:last-child { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), transparent); }
.section-title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.06; }
.section-lead { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--muted); margin-top: 22px; }

/* ===== Spotlight glow (shared by .spot cards) ===== */
.spot-glow { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .45s; background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(253,126,20,0.16), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.spot:hover .spot-glow { opacity: 1; }

/* ===== Services accordion ===== */
.svc-acc { display: flex; gap: 12px; height: 470px; }
.svc-pane {
    position: relative; flex: 1 1 0%; min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    transition: flex-grow .65s var(--ease), background .55s var(--ease), border-color .5s;
}
.svc-pane:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); }
.svc-pane.active { flex-grow: 6.5; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(253,126,20,0.16), var(--surface) 58%); border-color: rgba(253,126,20,0.4); }

.pane-top { position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 22px; right: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 3; }
.svc-pane.active .pane-top { justify-content: flex-start; }
.pane-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 22px; color: var(--primary); background: rgba(253,126,20,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(253,126,20,0.22); transition: .55s var(--ease); flex: none; }
.svc-pane.active .pane-icon { background: var(--primary); color: #000; box-shadow: var(--glow); transform: rotate(-6deg); }
.pane-no { position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 22px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 13px; color: var(--faint); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s .15s; z-index: 3; }
.svc-pane.active .pane-no { opacity: 1; }

.pane-name { position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); top: 92px; writing-mode: vertical-rl; text-align: center; font-family: 'Space Grotesk'; font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -.5px; color: var(--text); white-space: nowrap; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease); z-index: 2; }
.svc-pane.active .pane-name { opacity: 0; }

.pane-content { position: absolute; left: 24px; right: 24px; bottom: 26px; z-index: 3; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity .5s .12s var(--ease), transform .5s .12s var(--ease); }
.svc-pane.active .pane-content { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.pane-content h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pane-content p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 460px; }
.svc-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
.svc-tags span, .svc-tags a { font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 50px; transition: border-color .2s, color .2s; }
.svc-tags a:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }

.pane-ghost { position: absolute; right: -8px; bottom: -44px; font-family: 'Space Grotesk'; font-weight: 700; font-size: 200px; line-height: 1; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.035); z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .6s var(--ease); }
.svc-pane.active .pane-ghost { opacity: 1; }
.pane-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-top: 18px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--primary); transition: gap .25s var(--ease); }
.pane-link:hover { gap: 12px; }
.pane-link i { transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .svc-acc { flex-direction: column; height: auto; gap: 12px; }
    .svc-pane { flex: none; padding: 20px 22px; }
    .svc-pane.active { flex: none; }
    .pane-top { position: static; }
    .pane-no { display: none; }
    .pane-name { position: static; transform: none; writing-mode: horizontal-tb; opacity: 1 !important; margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: 20px; }
    .pane-top { justify-content: flex-start; }
    .svc-pane.active .pane-name { display: none; }
    .pane-content { position: static; opacity: 1; transform: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .5s var(--ease); }
    .svc-pane.active .pane-content { max-height: 340px; margin-top: 16px; }
    .pane-ghost { display: none; }
    .svc-pane::after { content: "\002B"; position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 22px; font-size: 20px; color: var(--primary); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
    .svc-pane.active::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
}

/* ===== Capabilities ===== */
.cap-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.82fr 1.18fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.cap-sticky { position: sticky; top: 130px; }
.cap-sticky .section-title { text-align: left; }
.cap-sticky .section-lead { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.cap-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.cap-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 26px; padding: 36px 10px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); transition: padding .45s var(--ease); }
.cap-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cap-no { font-size: 14px; color: var(--primary); }
.cap-text h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); letter-spacing: -.5px; transition: color .4s; }
.cap-text p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .55s var(--ease), opacity .4s, margin .4s; }
.cap-arrow { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 18px; color: var(--faint); transition: .45s var(--ease); }
.cap-row:hover { padding-left: 24px; }
.cap-row:hover .cap-text h3 { color: var(--primary); }
.cap-row:hover .cap-text p { max-height: 70px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 10px; }
.cap-row:hover .cap-arrow { color: #000; background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* ===== Stats band ===== */
.stats-band { padding: 88px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--glass); }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.stat-block { position: relative; }
.stat-block + .stat-block::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 1px; height: 56px; background: var(--line); }
.stat-block strong { display: block; font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 68px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -2px; line-height: 1; color: var(--white); }
.stat-block span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; display: block; }


/* ===== Timeline ===== */
.timeline { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; padding-top: 54px; }
.timeline-line { position: absolute; top: 60px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--line); }
.timeline-line span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--tint)); box-shadow: var(--glow); transition: width .15s linear; }
.tl-step { position: relative; padding-top: 42px; }
.tl-dot { position: absolute; top: -7px; left: 0; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg); border: 2px solid var(--primary); }
.tl-dot::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); transform: scale(0); transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.tl-step.in .tl-dot::after { transform: scale(1); }
.tl-no { font-size: 14px; color: var(--primary); }
.tl-step h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin: 12px 0 8px; letter-spacing: -.5px; }
.tl-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }

/* ===== Testimonials ===== */
.testimonial-sec { text-align: center; }
.testi { max-width: 920px; margin: 50px auto 0; }
.testi-viewport { overflow: hidden; }
.testi-track { display: flex; transition: transform .7s var(--ease-2); }
.testi-slide { min-width: 100%; padding: 0 10px; }
.testi-slide blockquote { font-family: 'Space Grotesk'; font-size: clamp(23px, 3.4vw, 40px); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1.28; }
.testi-slide blockquote::before { content: "\201C"; color: var(--primary); }
.testi-slide blockquote::after { content: "\201D"; color: var(--primary); }
.testi-slide figcaption { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 38px; }
.qa-avatar { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); color: #000; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: 'Space Grotesk'; font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; overflow: hidden; flex: none; }
.qa-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.testi-slide figcaption > span { text-align: left; }
.testi-slide figcaption strong { display: block; }
.testi-slide figcaption span span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.testi-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 22px; margin-top: 46px; }
.testi-btn { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: transparent; color: var(--text); font-size: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.testi-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #000; border-color: var(--primary); }
.testi-dots { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.testi-dots button { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: var(--line-2); transition: .3s; }
.testi-dots button.active { background: var(--primary); width: 26px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* ===== CTA ===== */
.cta-sec { position: relative; padding: var(--sp-section) 0; text-align: center; overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cta-glow { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 760px; height: 760px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253,126,20,0.18), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-inner { position: relative; }
.cta-title { font-size: clamp(36px, 6.4vw, 80px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1.02; margin: 16px 0; }
.cta-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--fs-lead); margin-bottom: 44px; }
.cta-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-field { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
.cta-field input { width: 100%; padding: 16px 24px; background: var(--glass); border: 1.5px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 50px; color: var(--white); font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; transition: .3s; }
.cta-field input::placeholder { color: var(--faint); }
.cta-field input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary); background: rgba(253,126,20,0.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(253,126,20,0.1); }
.cta-contacts { display: flex; gap: 32px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 38px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-contacts a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; transition: color .3s; }
.cta-contacts a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.site-footer { position: relative; padding: 100px 0 36px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.site-footer::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent); opacity: .75; }
.footer-glow { position: absolute; top: -130px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 760px; max-width: 120%; height: 360px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0, rgba(253,126,20,0.14), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.site-footer .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-cta { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .5px; color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 50px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.status-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(253,126,20,0.8); animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: .4; } }
.footer-cta-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 56px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -1.5px; line-height: 1.08; margin: 22px 0 14px; }
.footer-cta-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-cta-btn { margin-top: 28px; }
.btn-lg { padding: 15px 16px 15px 26px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn-lg .btn-ico { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.footer-wordmark { font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(60px, 16vw, 230px); letter-spacing: -0.06em; line-height: .9; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 80%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent; margin: 56px 0 56px; user-select: none; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 44px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; max-width: 320px; line-height: 1.7; }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.socials a { width: 44px; height: 44px; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 12px; font-size: 17px; color: var(--text); transition: .3s var(--ease); }
.socials a:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #000; border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(253,126,20,0.3); }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--white); font-family: 'JetBrains Mono'; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .5px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.footer-col h4::before { content: ""; width: 14px; height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px; }
.footer-col a { display: block; font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); padding: 7px 0; transition: color .25s, padding-left .25s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--primary); padding-left: 6px; }
.footer-contact a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.footer-contact a:hover { padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact a i, .footer-loc i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 14px; width: 16px; text-align: center; }
.footer-loc { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--faint); padding: 9px 0; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--faint); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: var(--muted); transition: color .25s; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* ===== Office locations ===== */
.offices-sec { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.offices-glow { position: absolute; top: 30%; left: 50%; width: 760px; height: 520px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(253,126,20,0.12), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.offices-grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.office-card { position: relative; padding: 30px 28px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); transition: transform .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s, background .45s, box-shadow .45s; }
.office-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 26px; width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s, width .4s var(--ease); }
.office-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(253,126,20,0.35); background: var(--surface-2); box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }
.office-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; width: 70px; }
.office-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.office-flag { width: 34px; height: auto; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); flex: none; }
.office-head h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.3px; line-height: 1.25; }
.office-head h3 span { display: block; font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .3px; color: var(--primary); margin-top: 3px; }
.office-addr { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.75; }
.office-multi { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.office-loc { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.office-loc + .office-loc { padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-2); }
.office-loc i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 3px; flex: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .offices-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .offices-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== Back to top ===== */
.to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 120; width: 52px; height: 52px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--primary); color: #000; border: none; border-radius: 15px; font-size: 20px; box-shadow: var(--glow); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.8); transition: .4s var(--ease); }
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--tint); }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .to-top { right: 20px; bottom: 20px; } }

/* ===== Animation utilities ===== */
.word { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top; }
.word > span { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(110%); opacity: 0; transition: transform .9s var(--ease-2), opacity .9s var(--ease-2); }
.word.in > span { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.hero-title .line [data-split] { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(110%); opacity: 0; transition: transform 1s var(--ease-2), opacity 1s var(--ease-2); }
.hero-title .line.in [data-split] { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.reveal-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); }
.reveal-up.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
    .word > span, .reveal-up, .hero-title .line [data-split] { transform: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cap-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
    .cap-sticky { position: static; }
    .cap-sticky .section-title { text-align: center; }
    .cap-sticky .kicker { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container { padding: 0 22px; }
    .nav-links { position: fixed; inset: 86px 0 auto 0; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.96); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 16px 24px 30px; transform: translateY(-12px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: .3s var(--ease); }
    .nav-links.open { transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
    .nav-links a { padding: 15px 12px; font-size: 17px; }
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .nav-actions .btn { display: none; }

    .section-head-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 22px; }
    .stats-grid, .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stat-block + .stat-block::before { display: none; }
    .timeline-line, .tl-dot { display: none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero-meta { gap: 20px; }
    .meta-divider { display: none; }
    .cta-form { flex-direction: column; }
    .testi-slide blockquote { letter-spacing: -.5px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}