:root {
      --clr-bg:          #08080f;
      --clr-bg-card:     #11111e;
      --clr-bg-card2:    #16162a;
      --clr-nav:         rgba(12,12,22,0.85);
      --clr-white:       #ffffff;
      --clr-muted:       #8b8fa8;
      --clr-muted2:      #555878;
      --clr-red:         #ff2d2d;
      --clr-purple:      #9B27FF;
      --clr-blue:        #3B8BFF;
      --clr-border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      --clr-border-card: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      --grad-text:       linear-gradient(90deg,#FF2D78 0%,#9B27FF 50%,#3B8BFF 100%);
      --grad-btn:        linear-gradient(90deg,#3B8BFF,#9B27FF);
      --font-heading:    'Barlow', sans-serif;
      --font-body:       'Inter', sans-serif;
      --transition:      all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    }

    /* =====================================================
       RESET & BASE
    ===================================================== */
    *, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
    html { scroll-behavior:smooth; font-size:16px; }
    body {
      font-family:var(--font-body);
      background-color:var(--clr-bg);
      color:var(--clr-white);
      overflow-x:hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    }
    a  { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; }
    ul { list-style:none; }

    /* =====================================================
       UTILITIES
    ===================================================== */
    .grad-text {
      background:var(--grad-text);
      -webkit-background-clip:text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
      background-clip:text;
    }
    .container { width:100%; max-width:1240px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 2rem; }
    .tag-line {
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.6rem;
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--clr-muted); margin-bottom:1.2rem;
    }
    .tag-line::before {
      content:''; display:inline-block; width:28px; height:2.5px;
      background:var(--clr-red); border-radius:2px;
    }
    .tag-dot {
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.6rem;
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:600;
      letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--clr-muted);
    }
    .tag-dot::before {
      content:''; width:7px; height:7px; background:var(--clr-red);
      border-radius:50%; display:inline-block; box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--clr-red);
    }
    /* Scroll reveal */
    .reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity 0.65s ease,transform 0.65s ease; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

    /* =====================================================
       NAVBAR
    ===================================================== */
    #site-header { position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:1000; }
    .navbar {
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
      background:var(--clr-nav); backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
      border-bottom:1px solid var(--clr-border);
      padding:0 2.5rem; height:68px; transition:var(--transition);
    }
    .navbar.scrolled { background:rgba(8,8,15,0.97); box-shadow:0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
    .nav-logo { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.75rem; flex-shrink:0; }
    .logo-icon-wrap {
      width:42px; height:42px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#18182e,#26264a);
      border-radius:10px; border:1px solid rgba(155,39,255,0.3);
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
    }
    .logo-icon-wrap span {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:900; font-size:1.1rem;
      background:var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip:text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
    }
    .logo-text { font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:800; font-size:1.15rem; letter-spacing:0.02em; }
    .logo-text span:first-child { color:var(--clr-white); }
    .logo-text span:last-child {
      background:var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip:text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
    }
    .nav-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2.5rem; }
    .nav-links li a {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:600; font-size:0.72rem;
      letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--clr-muted); transition:var(--transition); position:relative;
    }
    .nav-links li a::after {
      content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-4px; left:0;
      width:0; height:1.5px; background:var(--grad-text); transition:width 0.3s ease;
    }
    .nav-links li a:hover, .nav-links li a.active { color:var(--clr-white); }
    .nav-links li a:hover::after, .nav-links li a.active::after { width:100%; }
    .nav-cta {
      background:var(--grad-btn); color:var(--clr-white) !important;
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:700; font-size:0.72rem;
      letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
      padding:0.65rem 1.5rem; border-radius:999px;
      display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.4rem;
      transition:var(--transition); box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(59,139,255,0.25);
      border:none; cursor:pointer; white-space:nowrap;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { box-shadow:0 6px 28px rgba(155,39,255,0.4); transform:translateY(-1px); }
    .nav-cta svg { transition:transform 0.3s ease; }
    .nav-cta:hover svg { transform:translateX(3px); }
    .menu-toggle {
      display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px;
      cursor:pointer; padding:4px; background:none; border:none;
    }
    .menu-toggle span {
      display:block; width:24px; height:2px;
      background:var(--clr-white); border-radius:2px; transition:var(--transition);
    }
    .nav-links.open {
      display:flex; flex-direction:column; position:fixed;
      top:68px; left:0; right:0; background:rgba(8,8,15,0.98);
      backdrop-filter:blur(20px); padding:2rem; gap:1.5rem;
      border-bottom:1px solid var(--clr-border); z-index:999;
    }

    /* =====================================================
       HERO SECTION
    ===================================================== */
    #hero {
      position:relative; min-height:100vh;
      display:flex; flex-direction:column;
      justify-content:center; align-items:center;
      text-align:center; padding:6.5rem 2rem 3rem; overflow:hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-bg::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 55%,rgba(255,45,45,0.10) 0%,transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 40%,rgba(59,139,255,0.09) 0%,transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%,rgba(155,39,255,0.07) 0%,transparent 50%);
  animation: heroDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
    filter: saturate(1.05);

}
@keyframes heroDrift {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0px) translateY(0px) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translateX(-20px) translateY(15px) scale(1.03); }
  100% { transform: translateX(15px) translateY(-10px) scale(1.02); }
}
    .hero-streaks { position:absolute; inset:0; overflow:hidden; }
    .streak {
      position:absolute; width:1px;
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(255,45,120,0.4),transparent);
      transform-origin:top left;
    }
    .streak:nth-child(1){ height:45%;left:8%;top:10%;transform:rotate(35deg);opacity:.5; }
    .streak:nth-child(2){ height:40%;left:14%;top:5%;transform:rotate(35deg);
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(255,45,120,0.25),transparent);opacity:.4; }
    .streak:nth-child(3){ height:50%;right:8%;top:15%;transform:rotate(-35deg);
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(59,139,255,0.4),transparent);opacity:.5; }
    .streak:nth-child(4){ height:40%;right:14%;top:8%;transform:rotate(-35deg);
      background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(59,139,255,0.2),transparent);opacity:.4; }
    .hero-content { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:860px; width:100%; }
   /* ── Hero Badge Hover Animated Border ───────────── */

.hero-badge {
  position: relative;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:0.6rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:0.45rem 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom:2rem;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  overflow:hidden;
  z-index:1;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Base subtle border */
.hero-badge::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(255,45,120,0.4),
    rgba(155,39,255,0.4),
    rgba(59,139,255,0.4),
    rgba(255,45,120,0.4)
  );
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Hover effect */
.hero-badge:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: badgeBorderFlow 4s linear infinite;
}

.hero-badge:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(155,39,255,0.25),
    0 0 40px rgba(59,139,255,0.15);
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes badgeBorderFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 300% 50%; }
}
    .hero-badge span {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.65rem; font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--clr-muted);
    }
    .badge-dot {
      width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--clr-red);
      box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--clr-red); animation:pulse-dot 2s infinite; flex-shrink:0;
    }
    @keyframes pulse-dot {
      0%,100%{ opacity:1; box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--clr-red); }
      50%{ opacity:0.6; box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--clr-red); }
    }
    .hero-h1 {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:900;
      line-height:0.93; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
      text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1.4rem;
    }
    .hero-h1 .line1 { display:block; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.5vw,4.6rem); color:var(--clr-white); }
    .hero-h1 .line2 {
      display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem,5.5vw,4.6rem);
  position: relative;

  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #00FFFF 0%,
    #4D00FF 25%,
    #B300FF 50%,
    #FF00CC 75%,
    #00FFFF 100%
  );

  background-size: 400% 100%;

  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;

  animation: aquariousExact 10s linear infinite;

  filter: brightness(1.3) saturate(1.2);
    }
    .hero-sub {
      font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:clamp(0.95rem,1.5vw,1.08rem);
      font-weight:400; color:var(--clr-muted); line-height:1.75;
      max-width:580px; margin:0 auto 2.4rem;
    }
    .hero-sub-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: subtitleLoop 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes subtitleLoop {
  0%   { opacity: 0; }
  20%  { opacity: 1; }
  80%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}
    .hero-ctas {
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      gap:1rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:3.2rem;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #18D6A3 0%, #11A8C6 100%);
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:700; font-size:0.88rem;
      letter-spacing:0.02em; padding:0.9rem 1.9rem; border-radius:999px;
      border:none; cursor:pointer; transition:var(--transition);
      box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(255,255,255,0.12); white-space:nowrap;
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #14C697 0%, #0F99B5 100%); box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(255,255,255,0.2); transform:translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-primary svg { transition:transform 0.3s ease; }
    .btn-primary:hover svg { transform:translateX(3px); }
    .btn-secondary {
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.6rem;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); color:var(--clr-white);
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:700; font-size:0.88rem;
      padding:0.9rem 1.9rem; border-radius:999px;
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      cursor:pointer; transition:var(--transition); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); white-space:nowrap;
    }
    .btn-secondary:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.10); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); transform:translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-play {
      width:26px; height:26px; background:var(--clr-white); border-radius:50%;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
    }
    .btn-play svg { fill:#0a0a12; margin-left:1px; }
    .hero-stats {
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      gap:3rem; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative; z-index:1;
      padding-top:2.4rem; border-top:1px solid var(--clr-border);
    }
    .stat-item { text-align:center; }
    .stat-number {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:900;
      font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.8vw,2.2rem);
      color:var(--clr-white); line-height:1; display:block;
    }
    .stat-label {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.6rem; font-weight:600;
      letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--clr-muted2); display:block; margin-top:0.3rem;
    }
    .stat-divider { width:1px; height:36px; background:var(--clr-border); }
    @keyframes aquariousExact {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 400% 50%; }
}

    /* =====================================================
       SERVICES SECTION
    ===================================================== */
    #services { padding:7rem 0; position:relative; background:var(--clr-bg); }
    #services::before {
      content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
      width:600px; height:1px;
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(155,39,255,0.3),transparent);
    }
    .services-header { margin-bottom:4rem; }
    .section-heading {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:900;
      font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.6rem);
      line-height:1.05; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1.2rem;
    }
    .section-heading .white { color:var(--clr-white); }
    .section-sub {
      font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:0.95rem;
      color:var(--clr-muted); line-height:1.7; max-width:580px;
    }
    .services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1.5rem; }
    .service-card {
      background:var(--clr-bg-card); border:1px solid var(--clr-border-card);
      border-radius:20px; padding:2rem; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
      transition:var(--transition); cursor:default;
    }
    .service-card::before {
      content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
      background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(155,39,255,0.04),transparent);
      opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.4s ease;
    }
    .service-card:hover { border-color:rgba(155,39,255,0.25); transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .service-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
    .card-top { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:1.8rem; }
    .card-icon {
      width:52px; height:52px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .card-icon svg { width:22px; height:22px; stroke:var(--clr-white); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; }
    .card-plus { color:var(--clr-muted2); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:300; line-height:1; opacity:0.5; }
   .card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, text-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.service-card {
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.5);

  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15),
    0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
}
.service-card:hover .card-title {
  color: #00D4FF;

  text-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.6),
    0 0 16px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
}
    .card-desc { font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--clr-muted); line-height:1.7; }

    /* =====================================================
       PROCESS / FRAMEWORK SECTION
    ===================================================== */
    #process {
      padding:7rem 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    }
    /* BG — deep dark with red-purple glow bottom-right exactly like img */
    #process::before {
      content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 10% 40%, rgba(59,139,255,0.09) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 90% 85%, rgba(232,48,74,0.15) 0%, rgba(155,39,255,0.10) 40%, transparent 70%);
    }
    /* Diagonal streaks matching img */
    #process::after {
      content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; overflow:hidden;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 45%, rgba(155,39,255,0.04) 50%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(145deg, transparent 40%, rgba(232,48,74,0.03) 48%, transparent 56%);
    }

    .process-inner {
      display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
      gap:6rem; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:2;
    }

    /* ── Circle Diagram ─────────────────────────── */
    .process-diagram {
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    }
    .circle-wrap {
      position:relative; width:360px; height:360px; flex-shrink:0;
    }
    /* Outer dashed spinning ring */
    .circle-ring {
      position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%;
      border:2px dashed rgba(155,39,255,0.45);
      animation:spin-ring 20s linear infinite;
    }
    @keyframes spin-ring { from{transform:rotate(0deg)} to{transform:rotate(360deg)} }
    /* Inner glow ring */
    .circle-glow {
      position:absolute; inset:20px; border-radius:50%;
      background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(155,39,255,0.08) 0%,transparent 70%);
      animation:glow-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes glow-pulse {
      0%,100%{ opacity:0.6; transform:scale(1); }
      50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.04); }
    }
    /* Center content */
    .circle-center {
      position:absolute; inset:0;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column; gap:0.4rem;
    }
    .circle-icon-box {
      width:54px; height:54px;
      background:rgba(155,39,255,0.15);
      border:1px solid rgba(155,39,255,0.3);
      border-radius:14px;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(155,39,255,0.2);
    }
    .circle-icon-box svg { width:24px; height:24px; stroke:rgba(155,39,255,0.9); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; }
    .circle-word-phase {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.65rem; font-weight:800;
      letter-spacing:0.3em; text-transform:uppercase;
      color:rgba(255,255,255,0.18); writing-mode:vertical-rl;
      user-select:none;
    }
    /* Rotating label text (BRAND IGNITION) */
    .circle-brand-label {
      position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%;
      transform-origin:center center;
      pointer-events:none; user-select:none;
    }
    .circle-brand-label span {
      position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%;
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:900;
      font-size:0.62rem; letter-spacing:0.28em;
      text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.30);
      transform-origin:0 -130px;
    }

    /* Phase nodes */
    .phase-node {
      position:absolute; width:44px; height:44px;
      background:var(--clr-bg-card);
      border:2px solid rgba(155,39,255,0.4);
      border-radius:50%;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700;
      color:var(--clr-white); cursor:pointer;
      transition:background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
      z-index:3;
    }
    .phase-node:hover { transform:scale(1.1) !important; }
    .phase-node.active {
      background:var(--clr-purple); border-color:var(--clr-purple);
      box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(155,39,255,0.18), 0 0 20px rgba(155,39,255,0.55);
    }
    .phase-node.n1 { top:-22px;   left:50%;  transform:translateX(-50%); }
    .phase-node.n2 { right:-22px; top:50%;   transform:translateY(-50%); }
    .phase-node.n3 { bottom:-22px;left:50%;  transform:translateX(-50%); }
    .phase-node.n4 { left:-22px;  top:50%;   transform:translateY(-50%); }
    /* node active overrides transform */
    .phase-node.n1.active { transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
    .phase-node.n2.active { transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1); }
    .phase-node.n3.active { transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
    .phase-node.n4.active { transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1); }

    /* Side rotated label */
    .circle-side-label {
      position:absolute; font-family:var(--font-heading);
      font-weight:900; font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.22em;
      text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
      pointer-events:none; white-space:nowrap;
    }
    .circle-side-label.left { left:-102px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg); }

    /* ── Process Content (right) ─────────────────── */
    .process-headline {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:900;
      line-height:0.91; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1.2rem;
    }
    .process-headline .ph1 { display:block; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.8vw,4.2rem); color:var(--clr-white); }
    .process-headline .ph2 {
      display:block; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.8vw,4.2rem);
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,#FF2D78,#cc2060);
      -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
    }
    .process-headline .ph3 {
      display:block; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.8vw,4.2rem);
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,#cc2060,#e87030);
      -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
    }
    .process-sub {
      font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--clr-muted); line-height:1.75;
      margin-bottom:2rem; max-width:440px;
    }

    /* ── Phase Detail Card ───────────────────────── */
    .phase-card-wrap { position:relative; }
    .phase-card {
      background:var(--clr-bg-card);
      border:1px solid var(--clr-border-card);
      border-left:3px solid var(--clr-purple);
      border-radius:20px; padding:1.8rem;
      /* transition for content swap animation */
      transition:opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
    }
    .phase-card.fade-out { opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px); }
    .phase-card.fade-in  { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

    .phase-badge {
      display:inline-block;
      background:rgba(155,39,255,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(155,39,255,0.28);
      border-radius:999px; padding:0.3rem 0.9rem;
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.65rem; font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--clr-purple); margin-bottom:0.85rem;
      transition:opacity 0.25s ease;
    }
    .phase-title {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:700;
      color:var(--clr-white); margin-bottom:0.6rem;
      transition:opacity 0.25s ease;
    }
    .phase-desc {
      font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--clr-muted); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:1.2rem;
      transition:opacity 0.25s ease;
    }
    .phase-features {
      display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
      gap:0.5rem 1rem; margin-bottom:1.6rem;
    }
    .phase-feat {
      display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.45rem;
      font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--clr-muted);
      animation:feat-in 0.4s ease forwards;
    }
    @keyframes feat-in {
      from{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(-8px); }
      to  { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
    }
    .phase-feat::before { content:'⚡'; font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--clr-purple); }

    /* Phase dots nav */
    .phase-dots { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem; margin-top:1.5rem; }
    .phase-dot {
      width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18); cursor:pointer;
      transition:width 0.35s ease, border-radius 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
    }
    .phase-dot.active {
      width:22px; border-radius:4px; background:var(--clr-white);
    }

    /* =====================================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ===================================================== */
    @media (max-width:1024px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
      .process-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:4rem; }
      .process-diagram { order:2; }
      .circle-wrap { width:300px; height:300px; }
      .phase-features { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width:768px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display:none; }
      .menu-toggle { display:flex; }
      #hero { padding:6rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
      .hero-h1 .line1, .hero-h1 .line2 { font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,3rem); }
      .hero-sub { font-size:0.95rem; max-width:100%; }
      .hero-stats { gap:1.8rem; padding-top:2rem; }
      .stat-divider { display:none; }
      .stat-number { font-size:1.6rem; }
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .circle-side-label { display:none; }
    }
    @media (max-width:480px) {
      .hero-ctas { flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
      .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { justify-content:center; }
      .hero-stats { gap:1.4rem; }
    }

    /* =====================================================
       CASE STUDIES / RESULTS SECTION
    ===================================================== */
    #results {
      padding:7rem 0; position:relative; background:var(--clr-bg);
    }
    #results::before {
      content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
      width:600px; height:1px;
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(59,139,255,0.25),transparent);
    }
    #results::after {
      content:''; position:absolute; top:-10%; left:-5%; z-index:0;
      width:500px; height:500px; border-radius:50%;
      background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(59,139,255,0.07) 0%,transparent 65%);
      pointer-events:none;
    }
    .results-header { margin-bottom:4rem; }
    .results-grid {
      display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
      gap:1.5rem; position:relative; z-index:1;
    }
    .result-card {
      background:var(--clr-bg-card); border:1px solid var(--clr-border-card);
      border-radius:20px; padding:2rem; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
      display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1.2rem;
      opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px);
      transition:opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease,
                  border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    }
    .result-card.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .result-card:hover { border-color:rgba(155,39,255,0.25); box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(155,39,255,0.10); transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .result-card::before {
      content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
      background:var(--grad-text); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .result-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
    .rc-header { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; }
    .rc-industry-wrap { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.35rem; }
    .rc-industry-tag {
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.45rem;
      background:rgba(155,39,255,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(155,39,255,0.22);
      border-radius:999px; padding:0.25rem 0.8rem;
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.62rem; font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--clr-purple);
    }
    .rc-client-type { font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--clr-muted2); letter-spacing:0.04em; }
    .rc-icon {
      width:44px; height:44px; flex-shrink:0;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    }
    .rc-icon svg { width:20px; height:20px; stroke:var(--clr-muted); fill:none; stroke-width:1.7; }
    .rc-divider { height:1px; background:var(--clr-border-card); }
    .rc-block-label {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.62rem; font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--clr-red);
      margin-bottom:0.45rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
    }
    .rc-block-label::before { content:''; width:14px; height:1.5px; background:var(--clr-red); border-radius:2px; display:inline-block; }
    .rc-challenge-text { font-size:0.84rem; color:var(--clr-muted); line-height:1.65; }
    .rc-did-label {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.62rem; font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--clr-blue);
      margin-bottom:0.45rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
    }
    .rc-did-label::before { content:''; width:14px; height:1.5px; background:var(--clr-blue); border-radius:2px; display:inline-block; }
    .rc-did-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.3rem; }
    .rc-did-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:0.5rem; font-size:0.81rem; color:var(--clr-muted); line-height:1.5; }
    .rc-did-item::before { content:'→'; color:var(--clr-purple); font-size:0.75rem; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px; }
    .rc-outcome {
      background:rgba(155,39,255,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(155,39,255,0.15);
      border-radius:12px; padding:0.9rem 1rem; margin-top:auto;
    }
    .rc-outcome-label { font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.6rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--clr-purple); margin-bottom:0.3rem; }
    .rc-outcome-text { font-size:0.82rem; color:#ccc; line-height:1.55; }
    .results-cta-strip { text-align:center; margin-top:3.5rem; position:relative; z-index:1; }
    .results-cta-strip p { font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--clr-muted); margin-bottom:1.2rem; }

    /* =====================================================
       WHO WE ARE SECTION
    ===================================================== */
      /* =====================================================
       ABOUT SECTION
    ===================================================== */
    .about-section {
      padding: 100px 5%; position: relative; background: var(--clr-bg);
    }
    .about-section::before {
      content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
      width:600px; height:1px;
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(155,39,255,0.25),transparent);
    }
    .about-content {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: center;
    }
    .about-text .section-desc { margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .about-values { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 32px; }
    .about-value {
      padding: 20px; background: var(--clr-bg-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-card);
      border-radius: 12px; transition: border-color 0.3s;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* ── About Directional Entrance (Slower + Premium) ── */

.about-value {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(0.96);
  transition:
    opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
    transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.about-value.from-left {
  transform: translateX(-90px) scale(0.96);
}

.about-value.from-right {
  transform: translateX(90px) scale(0.96);
}

.about-value.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
}
   /* ── About Glow Animation Upgrade ── */

.about-value::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border-radius:12px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%,
    rgba(155,39,255,0.18) 0%,
    rgba(155,39,255,0.10) 40%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition:
    opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
    transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  pointer-events:none;
}
    .about-value:hover { border-color: rgba(155,39,255,0.30); }
    .about-value:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .about-value-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .about-value-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.5; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .about-visual {
      position: relative; height: 400px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .about-orb {
      width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(155,39,255,0.15), rgba(59,139,255,0.05));
      border: 1px solid rgba(155,39,255,0.22);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      position: relative; animation: float-orb 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes float-orb { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-20px)} }
    .about-orb-inner { text-align: center; }
    .about-year {
      font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900;
      background: var(--grad-text);
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
    }
    .about-year-label {
      font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--clr-muted2); font-weight: 600;
    }
    .orb-ring {
      position: absolute; inset: -30px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px dashed rgba(155,39,255,0.22);
      animation: spin-cw 30s linear infinite reverse;
    }

    /* =====================================================
       CONTACT SECTION
    ===================================================== */
    .contact-section {
      padding: 100px 5%; position: relative; background: var(--clr-bg);
    }
    .contact-section::before {
      content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
      width:600px; height:1px;
      background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(59,139,255,0.25),transparent);
    }
    .contact-section::after {
      content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-10%; left:-5%; z-index:0;
      width:600px; height:600px; border-radius:50%;
      background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(155,39,255,0.06) 0%,transparent 65%);
      pointer-events:none;
    }
    .contact-content {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }
    .contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
    .contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; margin-top: 36px; }
    .contact-detail { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
    .contact-icon-box {
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
      background: rgba(155,39,255,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(155,39,255,0.22);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--clr-purple); flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .contact-icon-box svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8; }
    .contact-detail-text { color: var(--clr-muted); font-size: 15px; }
    .contact-detail-label {
      font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      color: var(--clr-muted2); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
    }
    .contact-form-wrapper {
      background: var(--clr-bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-card);
      border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px;
    }
    .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
    .form-label {
      font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--clr-muted2); font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-heading);
    }
    .form-input, .form-textarea {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
      border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; color: #fff; font-size: 14px;
      font-family: var(--font-body); transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; outline: none;
    }
    .form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
      border-color: rgba(155,39,255,0.50); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(155,39,255,0.10);
    }
    .form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--clr-muted2); }
    .form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
    .form-submit {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-purple), var(--clr-red));
      color: #fff; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 10px;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; width: 100%;
      font-family: var(--font-heading); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    .form-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(155,39,255,0.30); }

    /* =====================================================
       FOOTER
    ===================================================== */
    #site-footer {
      background:var(--clr-bg-card);
      border-top:1px solid var(--clr-border-card);
      padding:4rem 0 2rem;
    }
    .footer-grid {
      display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap:3rem; margin-bottom:3rem;
    }
    .footer-brand { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; }
    .footer-tagline { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--clr-muted); line-height:1.7; max-width:260px; }
    .footer-socials { display:flex; gap:0.75rem; }
    .social-btn {
      width:38px; height:38px;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-radius:10px;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      transition:var(--transition);
    }
    .social-btn:hover { background:rgba(155,39,255,0.15); border-color:rgba(155,39,255,0.3); transform:translateY(-2px); }
    .social-btn svg { width:16px; height:16px; stroke:var(--clr-muted); fill:none; stroke-width:1.8; transition:stroke 0.3s; }
    .social-btn:hover svg { stroke:var(--clr-white); }
    .footer-col h4 {
      font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:700;
      letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
      color:var(--clr-white); margin-bottom:1.2rem;
    }
    .footer-col ul { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.65rem; }
    .footer-col ul li a {
      font-size:0.84rem; color:var(--clr-muted);
      transition:color 0.3s ease;
    }
    .footer-col ul li a:hover { color:var(--clr-white); }
    .footer-bottom {
      border-top:1px solid var(--clr-border-card);
      padding-top:1.8rem;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
      flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem;
    }
    .footer-copy { font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--clr-muted2); }
    .footer-legal { display:flex; gap:1.5rem; }
    .footer-legal a { font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--clr-muted2); transition:color 0.3s; }
    .footer-legal a:hover { color:var(--clr-white); }

    /* =====================================================
       RESPONSIVE — NEW SECTIONS
    ===================================================== */
    @media (max-width:1024px) {
      .results-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
      .about-inner  { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3rem; }
      .contact-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3rem; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:2rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width:640px) {
      .results-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .about-principles { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:2rem; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
    }