/* =========================================================
   REQUEST-A-CALL POPUP + FAB
   ========================================================= */
.rac-fab{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:960;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:#fff;color:#000;border-radius:100px;padding:14px 22px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7);border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:.3s var(--ease);animation:racPulse 3.4s ease-in-out infinite}
.rac-fab:hover{background:#000;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 26px 60px -20px rgba(255,255,255,.25);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.rac-fab svg{width:20px;height:20px}
@keyframes racPulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5)}50%{box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 0 0 14px rgba(255,255,255,0)}}
.rac-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1200;display:none}
.rac-modal.open{display:block}
.rac-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.75);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);animation:racFade .35s ease}
.rac-card{position:relative;max-width:520px;width:calc(100% - 32px);margin:8vh auto 0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#141416,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:24px;padding:36px;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 40px 90px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.9);animation:racRise .5s var(--ease);max-height:88vh;overflow-y:auto}
.rac-close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-2);background:transparent;color:#fff;font-size:.95rem;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s}
.rac-close:hover{background:#fff;color:#000}
.rac-head{margin-bottom:22px}
.rac-head h3{font-size:1.6rem;margin:12px 0 8px}
.rac-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
.rac-form .field{margin-bottom:14px}
.rac-alt{margin-top:14px;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
.rac-alt a{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline}
@keyframes racFade{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
@keyframes racRise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px) scale(.96)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}}
.mm-nav .sub{padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid var(--line);margin:6px 0 12px}
.mm-nav .sub a{font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);padding:8px 0;border:none}

/* =========================================================
   HERO SHADER TEXT
   ========================================================= */
.shader-hook{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:70px;text-align:center;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,8vw,5.6rem);letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:.95;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 25%,rgba(255,255,255,.28) 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.05) 75%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
  background-size:220% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;
  animation:shaderSweep 5.5s linear infinite;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  opacity:.75}
@keyframes shaderSweep{0%{background-position:220% 0}100%{background-position:-120% 0}}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICE FLIP CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.svc-arch{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.svc-card{perspective:1200px;height:290px;cursor:pointer}
.svc-card .inner{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;transition:transform .8s var(--ease);transform-style:preserve-3d}
.svc-card:hover .inner,.svc-card:focus-within .inner{transform:rotateY(180deg)}
.svc-card .face{position:absolute;inset:0;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;backface-visibility:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:28px;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);overflow:hidden}
.svc-card .face.back{transform:rotateY(180deg);background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff,#e7e7ea);color:#0b0b0d;justify-content:space-between}
.svc-card .emoji{font-size:2.4rem;line-height:1;margin-bottom:14px}
.svc-card h3{font-size:1.35rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.svc-card .face.front p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.svc-card .face.back h3{color:#0b0b0d}
.svc-card .subs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;margin-top:12px;max-height:170px;overflow-y:auto}
.svc-card .subs a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 12px;font-size:.85rem;color:#0b0b0d;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);background:rgba(0,0,0,.02);transition:.2s}
.svc-card .subs a:hover{background:#000;color:#fff;border-color:#000}
.svc-card .card-cta{margin-top:14px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:#0b0b0d;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
@media(max-width:900px){.svc-arch{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.svc-arch{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* =========================================================
   REVENUE GROWTH GRAPH
   ========================================================= */
.rev-graph{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#111114,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:26px;padding:40px;overflow:hidden}
.rev-graph .rg-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;margin-bottom:26px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px}
.rev-graph .rg-total{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.2rem);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:.95}
.rev-graph .rg-total small{display:block;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:500;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px}
.rev-graph .rg-legend{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;display:flex;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.rev-graph .rg-legend b{color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.rev-graph svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;overflow:visible}
.rev-graph .rg-line{fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-dasharray:2600;stroke-dashoffset:2600;transition:stroke-dashoffset 2.6s var(--ease) .3s}
.rev-graph.in .rg-line{stroke-dashoffset:0}
.rev-graph .rg-area{fill:url(#rgGrad);opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.2s ease 1.6s}
.rev-graph.in .rg-area{opacity:1}
.rev-graph .rg-dot{fill:#fff;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s ease}
.rev-graph.in .rg-dot{opacity:1;transition-delay:calc(2s + var(--i,0) * .09s)}
.rev-graph .rg-grid line{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.rev-graph .rg-axis{fill:var(--muted-2);font-size:11px;font-family:var(--font-body)}

/* =========================================================
   FACEBOOK VIDEO BLOCK
   ========================================================= */
.fb-block{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}
.fb-video{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:#0a0a0b;border:1px solid var(--line-2);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.fb-video iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.fb-video .fb-ph{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.85rem;text-align:center;padding:20px;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%,#1c1c22,#0a0a0b)}
.fb-play{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:#000;display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:2;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.9);transition:.3s;border:none}
.fb-play:hover{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08)}
.fb-play svg{width:26px;height:26px;fill:#000;margin-left:4px}
@media(max-width:820px){.fb-block{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}}

/* Founder introduction video — portrait source (9:16) shown in a tall container with subtle backdrop */
.founder-video{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%,#1c1c22,#050506);border:1px solid var(--line-2);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9);cursor:pointer;max-height:640px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
.founder-video video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;background:transparent}
.founder-video::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.founder-video::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.5));pointer-events:none;opacity:.9}
.fv-badge{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;padding:7px 14px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.65);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;color:#fff;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;z-index:3}
.fv-mute{position:absolute;bottom:16px;right:16px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:9px 14px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.65);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;color:#fff;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;z-index:3;transition:.25s}
.fv-mute:hover{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff}
.fv-mute .fv-label{white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:520px){.fv-mute .fv-label{display:none}.fv-mute{padding:10px}}

.hero{overflow:hidden}

/* =========================================================
   REVENUE GRAPH v2 - engaging bar+line chart
   ========================================================= */
.rev-graph{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#111114,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:26px;padding:44px;overflow:hidden}
.rev-graph .rg-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;margin-bottom:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px}
.rev-graph .rg-total{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4.4rem);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:.95}
.rev-graph .rg-total small{display:block;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:500;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
.rev-graph .rg-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid var(--line-2);font-size:.78rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600}
.rev-graph .rg-badge::before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#0aff9d;box-shadow:0 0 12px #0aff9d;animation:racPulse2 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes racPulse2{0%,100%{opacity:.5}50%{opacity:1}}
.rev-graph .rg-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 220px;gap:32px;align-items:stretch}
.rev-graph .rg-chart{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.rev-graph .rg-grid line{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.rev-graph .rg-axis{fill:var(--muted-2);font-size:11px;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:500}
.rev-graph .rg-bars rect{fill:url(#rgBar);transform-origin:center bottom;transform-box:fill-box;transform:scaleY(0);opacity:0;transition:transform .8s var(--ease),opacity .5s ease;transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * .08s)}
.rev-graph.in .rg-bars rect{transform:scaleY(1);opacity:1}
.rev-graph .rg-line{fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-dasharray:2000;stroke-dashoffset:2000;transition:stroke-dashoffset 2.4s var(--ease) 1s}
.rev-graph.in .rg-line{stroke-dashoffset:0}
.rev-graph .rg-dot{fill:#fff;opacity:0;transform:scale(0);transform-origin:center;transform-box:fill-box;transition:opacity .4s ease,transform .5s var(--ease);transition-delay:calc(2.4s + var(--i,0) * .18s)}
.rev-graph.in .rg-dot{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
.rev-graph .rg-flag{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px);transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .5s var(--ease);transition-delay:calc(2.6s + var(--i,0) * .2s)}
.rev-graph.in .rg-flag{opacity:1;transform:none}
.rev-graph .rg-flag rect{fill:#fff}
.rev-graph .rg-flag text{fill:#000;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.rev-graph .rg-flag.last rect{fill:#0aff9d}
.rev-graph .rg-flag.last text{fill:#000;font-size:14px}
.rev-graph .rg-sidekpi{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;justify-content:center}
.rev-graph .rg-kpi{padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);transition:.4s;opacity:0;transform:translateX(20px)}
.rev-graph.in .rg-kpi{opacity:1;transform:none;transition-delay:calc(1.6s + var(--k,0) * .15s)}
.rev-graph .rg-kpi:nth-child(1){--k:0}
.rev-graph .rg-kpi:nth-child(2){--k:1}
.rev-graph .rg-kpi:nth-child(3){--k:2}
.rev-graph .rg-kpi:nth-child(4){--k:3}
.rev-graph .rg-kpi:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.rev-graph .rg-kpi .k-n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.8rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1}
.rev-graph .rg-kpi .k-l{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}
.rev-graph .rg-caption{margin-top:26px;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.6;max-width:820px}
@media(max-width:820px){.rev-graph{padding:26px}.rev-graph .rg-body{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}.rev-graph .rg-sidekpi{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}.rev-graph .rg-kpi{flex:1;min-width:140px}}

/* =========================================================
   STICKY SERVICE PIN (home scroll-stopper #1)
   ========================================================= */
.pin-section{position:relative;background:#0a0a0b}
.pin-track{position:relative;height:400vh}
.pin-stage{position:sticky;top:0;height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.pin-inner{position:relative;width:100%;padding:0 26px}
.pin-progress{position:absolute;left:26px;right:26px;bottom:60px;height:3px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:3px;overflow:hidden}
.pin-progress span{display:block;height:100%;background:#fff;width:0;transition:width .1s linear}
.pin-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;padding:0 6vw;opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.pin-slide.active{opacity:1;transform:none}
.pin-slide .num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(4rem,10vw,7rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.6px rgba(255,255,255,.35);letter-spacing:-.04em;margin-bottom:22px}
.pin-slide h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;margin-bottom:22px;color:#fff}
.pin-slide p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6;max-width:520px;margin-bottom:24px}
.pin-slide .visual{aspect-ratio:1;max-width:420px;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#141416,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:6rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;justify-self:end}
.pin-slide .visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-1px;background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,transparent 0deg,rgba(255,255,255,.3) 40deg,transparent 60deg);animation:spinFrame 6s linear infinite;border-radius:24px;-webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000,#000) content-box,linear-gradient(#000,#000);-webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;padding:1px}
@keyframes spinFrame{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.pin-stepnav{position:absolute;top:120px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;gap:14px;z-index:10}
.pin-stepnav b{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;transition:.3s;background:rgba(0,0,0,.4);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.pin-stepnav b.active{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff}
@media(max-width:800px){.pin-track{height:auto}.pin-stage{position:relative;height:auto;padding:60px 0}.pin-slide{position:relative;opacity:1;transform:none;grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:0 20px;margin-bottom:80px}.pin-slide .visual{max-width:280px;justify-self:center;font-size:4rem}.pin-progress,.pin-stepnav{display:none}}

/* =========================================================
   TEXT MASK MARQUEE (home scroll-stopper #2)
   ========================================================= */
.mask-mq{overflow:hidden;padding:120px 0;background:#0a0a0b;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative}
.mask-mq .mq-line{display:flex;white-space:nowrap;animation:mqSlide 40s linear infinite;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(4rem,10vw,9rem);letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:.9;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.2px rgba(255,255,255,.35);will-change:transform}
.mask-mq .mq-line.b{-webkit-text-stroke:0;color:#fff;animation-duration:55s;animation-direction:reverse;margin-top:20px}
.mask-mq .mq-line span{padding:0 30px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:30px}
.mask-mq .mq-line span::after{content:"\2726";color:#fff;-webkit-text-stroke:0;font-size:.5em;opacity:.5}
@keyframes mqSlide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* =========================================================
   STACKING CARDS (services page scroll-stopper)
   ========================================================= */
.stack-wrap{position:relative;padding:60px 0}
.stack-card{position:sticky;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#141416,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:26px;padding:44px;margin-bottom:24px;box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9);transform-origin:top}
.stack-card:nth-child(1){top:120px}
.stack-card:nth-child(2){top:140px}
.stack-card:nth-child(3){top:160px}
.stack-card:nth-child(4){top:180px}
.stack-card h3{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:14px;color:#fff}
.stack-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:640px;margin-bottom:20px}
.stack-card .tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0aff9d;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px}

/* =========================================================
   FORM FIELD CASCADE (contact page scroll animation)
   ========================================================= */
.cascade-form .field{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-30px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
.cascade-form.in .field{opacity:1;transform:none}
.cascade-form.in .field:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.1s}
.cascade-form.in .field:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.2s}
.cascade-form.in .field:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.3s}
.cascade-form.in .field:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.4s}
.cascade-form.in .field:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.5s}
.cascade-form.in button{transition-delay:.6s}

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE EXTRAS - trust bar + industries + availability
   ========================================================= */
.trust-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.trust-item{padding:26px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;background:var(--surface);text-align:center;transition:.35s}
.trust-item:hover{border-color:var(--line-2);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.trust-item .t-n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1;margin-bottom:8px}
.trust-item .t-l{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.industries{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.industries span{padding:12px 22px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text);background:var(--surface);transition:.3s;cursor:default}
.industries span:hover{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.availability{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:22px 26px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(10,255,157,.08),rgba(10,255,157,0));border:1px solid rgba(10,255,157,.25);border-radius:18px;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto}
.availability .pulse{width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:#0aff9d;box-shadow:0 0 20px #0aff9d;animation:racPulse2 2s ease-in-out infinite;flex:none}
.availability b{color:#fff;display:block;font-size:1.02rem}
.availability span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
@media(max-width:820px){.trust-bar{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* =========================================================
   AUTO-POPUP variant styling
   ========================================================= */
.rac-modal.auto .rac-card{border-color:#0aff9d;box-shadow:0 40px 90px -20px rgba(10,255,157,.15),0 40px 90px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}

/* Silk WebGL shader canvas in hero */
.hero-shader{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;display:block;pointer-events:none}
.hero .hero-bg,.hero .hero-shapes,.hero .shader-hook{z-index:1}
.hero .brand-chips,.hero .hero-inner,.hero .scroll-ind{z-index:2}

/* Hero text legibility over silk shader — dark radial veil + boosted text */
.hero{position:relative}
.hero::after{
 content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
 background:radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.72), rgba(0,0,0,.55) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.15) 75%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero .hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:3}
.hero .brand-chips{z-index:2}
.hero h1.display,
.hero h1.display .split-line > span{
 color:#fff;
 text-shadow:0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.65), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.hero h1.display .outline-text{
 -webkit-text-stroke:1.4px rgba(255,255,255,.85);
 color:transparent;
 text-shadow:0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.hero .lead{
 color:#fff;font-weight:500;
 text-shadow:0 1px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.75), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.hero .badge-row .eyebrow{
 background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
 border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff
}
.hero .badge-row .eyebrow .dot{background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
/* buttons already have solid backgrounds so they read fine */
.hero .btn-ghost{
 background:rgba(0,0,0,.4);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
 border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff;font-weight:600
}
.hero .btn-ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff}
/* keep the SHADER-HOOK "E-Commerce Agency" text a bit more subtle so it doesn't compete */
.hero .shader-hook{opacity:.5}

/* =========================================================
   TERMINAL HANDSHAKE — Contact page social section
   ========================================================= */
.term-wrap{padding:0}
.term{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;background:#08080a;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 40px 100px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.95),0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.02);overflow:hidden;font-family:'JetBrains Mono','SF Mono','Consolas','Monaco',monospace;position:relative}
.term::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(255,255,255,.012) 0 1px,transparent 1px 3px);z-index:1}
.term-chrome{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:12px 16px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#141416,#0d0d0f);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.term-chrome .dot{width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.term-chrome .dot:nth-child(1){background:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.term-chrome .dot:nth-child(2){background:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.term-chrome .dot:nth-child(3){background:rgba(255,255,255,.10)}
.term-chrome .path{flex:1;text-align:center;font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.04em;font-family:inherit;user-select:none}
.term-body{padding:28px 32px 32px;color:#e8e8ec;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.9;position:relative;z-index:2;min-height:340px}
.term-line{opacity:0;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;position:relative;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
.term-line.typing,.term-line.done{opacity:1}
.term-line .prompt{color:#6a6a72;flex:none;user-select:none}
.term-line .cmd{color:#e8e8ec}
.term-line .arg{color:#9a9aa2}
.term-line .val{color:#fff;text-decoration:none;transition:.2s;padding:1px 4px;border-radius:4px;margin-left:6px;position:relative}
.term-line .val:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff}
.term-line .val::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:4px;right:4px;bottom:0;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:0;transition:.25s}
.term-line .val:hover::before{opacity:.5}
.term-line .copy-btn{display:none;margin-left:12px;font-size:.7rem;padding:2px 8px;background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:4px;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;transition:.2s}
.term-line:hover .copy-btn{display:inline-block}
.term-line .copy-btn:hover{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff}
.term-line .copy-btn.copied{color:#0aff9d;border-color:#0aff9d}
.term-line .comment{color:#5a5a62;font-style:normal;margin-left:6px}
.term-caret{display:inline-block;width:9px;height:1.05em;background:#e8e8ec;vertical-align:text-bottom;margin-left:2px;animation:termBlink 1.05s steps(2,end) infinite;transform:translateY(2px)}
@keyframes termBlink{50%{opacity:0}}
.term-line.status .cmd{color:#fff}
.term-line.status .val{color:#0aff9d;background:rgba(10,255,157,.08);border:1px solid rgba(10,255,157,.25);padding:2px 10px;border-radius:100px;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-left:8px;font-weight:600}
.term-line.status .val:hover{background:rgba(10,255,157,.16)}
.term-line.book .val{color:#000;background:#fff;border-radius:100px;padding:6px 16px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-left:8px;text-transform:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.term-line.book .val:hover{background:#0aff9d}
.term-line.book .val::before{display:none}
.term-line.book .val svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.term-glow{position:absolute;bottom:-30%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:80%;height:60%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(255,255,255,.08),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none;z-index:0;filter:blur(20px)}
.term-toast{position:absolute;top:14px;right:16px;background:#0aff9d;color:#000;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px);transition:.3s var(--ease);pointer-events:none;z-index:5}
.term-toast.show{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
@media(max-width:640px){
 .term-body{padding:22px 18px 24px;font-size:.85rem}
 .term-line{white-space:normal;flex-wrap:wrap}
 .term-line .copy-btn{display:inline-block}
}

/* =========================================================
   KINETIC CARDS — social media (contact page)
   ========================================================= */
.kc-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.kc-card{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:26px;padding:26px 32px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .3s ease,background .3s ease;cursor:pointer;isolation:isolate}
.kc-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.04),transparent);transform:translateX(-100%);transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.kc-card:hover{transform:translateX(6px);border-color:var(--line-2);background:linear-gradient(90deg,#141416,#0d0d0f)}
.kc-card:hover::before{transform:translateX(100%)}

.kc-card .kc-icon{width:64px;height:64px;flex:none;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.kc-card:hover .kc-icon{background:#fff;border-color:#fff;transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05)}
.kc-card .kc-icon svg{width:28px;height:28px;fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:stroke .3s}
.kc-card:hover .kc-icon svg{stroke:#000}

.kc-marquee{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-width:0;height:80px;display:flex;align-items:center;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent 100%)}
.kc-track{display:flex;white-space:nowrap;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(3.2rem,6vw,5.2rem);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;animation:kcSlide 28s linear infinite;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.3px rgba(255,255,255,.5);will-change:transform;text-transform:uppercase;transition:color .35s ease,-webkit-text-stroke-color .35s ease}
.kc-card:hover .kc-track{color:#fff;-webkit-text-stroke:0;animation-duration:14s}
.kc-track span{padding:0 22px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex:none}
.kc-track span::after{content:"✦";font-size:.42em;color:#fff;-webkit-text-stroke:0;opacity:.55}
@keyframes kcSlide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

.kc-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;gap:6px;flex:none;min-width:180px;text-align:right}
.kc-meta .handle{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em;transition:.3s}
.kc-meta .sub{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500}
.kc-arrow{width:52px;height:52px;flex:none;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line-2);display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.4s var(--ease);color:#fff}
.kc-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.kc-card:hover .kc-arrow{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff;transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.kc-card:hover .kc-arrow svg{transform:translateX(2px)}

/* per-platform accent - keeps B&W but subtly changes hover glow */
.kc-card[data-p="instagram"]:hover{box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(255,255,255,.1),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05)}
.kc-card[data-p="linkedin"]:hover{box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(255,255,255,.1),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05)}
.kc-card[data-p="facebook"]:hover{box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(255,255,255,.1),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05)}
.kc-card[data-p="whatsapp"]:hover{box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(10,255,157,.2),inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(10,255,157,.15)}
.kc-card[data-p="whatsapp"]:hover .kc-arrow{background:#0aff9d;color:#000;border-color:#0aff9d}

/* copy affordance appears on hover */
.kc-copy{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;font-size:.68rem;padding:5px 10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;opacity:0;transform:translateY(-4px);transition:.25s;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;z-index:5}
.kc-card:hover .kc-copy{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.kc-copy:hover{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff}
.kc-copy.copied{background:#0aff9d;color:#000;border-color:#0aff9d}

/* mobile — stack vertically, shrink marquee */
@media(max-width:820px){
 .kc-card{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;grid-template-rows:auto auto;gap:16px;padding:20px}
 .kc-marquee{height:60px;grid-column:1/-1}
 .kc-track{font-size:2.6rem}
 .kc-meta{align-items:flex-start;text-align:left;min-width:0;grid-column:1;grid-row:1}
 .kc-arrow{grid-column:2;grid-row:1;width:44px;height:44px}
 .kc-icon{display:none}
 .kc-copy{display:none}
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — creative sections + scroll animations
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero — split with intro portrait */
.ab-hero{position:relative;padding:180px 0 90px;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.ab-hero .hero-grid{opacity:.35}
.ab-hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:2}
.ab-hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:22px}
.ab-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3rem,7vw,6.4rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin-bottom:24px}
.ab-hero h1 .stroke{color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.4px rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.ab-hero p.lead{font-size:1.1rem;max-width:520px;margin-bottom:32px}
.ab-hero .cta-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ab-hero-photo{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#141416,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2);box-shadow:0 40px 100px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.ab-hero-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.1)}
.ab-hero-photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 50%,rgba(0,0,0,.65));pointer-events:none}
.ab-hero-photo .name-tag{position:absolute;left:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800}
.ab-hero-photo .name-tag b{display:block;font-size:1.6rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1}
.ab-hero-photo .name-tag span{display:block;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:500;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:6px}
@media(max-width:900px){.ab-hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}.ab-hero-photo{max-width:400px;margin:0 auto}}

/* Colossal stat row — three giant animated numbers */
.stat-colossal{background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:100px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.stat-colossal::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:70px 70px;opacity:.35;pointer-events:none}
.stat-colossal .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.stat-colossal-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0}
.stat-colossal .col{padding:0 40px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);text-align:left}
.stat-colossal .col:last-child{border-right:none}
.stat-colossal .n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,5.6rem);color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:.95;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:2px}
.stat-colossal .n .cur{font-size:.6em;opacity:.7;margin-right:4px}
.stat-colossal .n .suf{font-size:.55em;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;margin-left:6px}
.stat-colossal .t{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.1rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.stat-colossal .l{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.55;max-width:280px}
@media(max-width:900px){.stat-colossal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}.stat-colossal .col{padding:0 20px;border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:36px}.stat-colossal .col:last-child{border-bottom:none}}

/* Story dual-image split */
.story-block{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.story-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:22px}
.story-copy h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem);line-height:1;margin-bottom:22px}
.story-copy p{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px}
.story-copy p:first-of-type{color:#e8e8ec;font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.6}
.story-media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#161619,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.story-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.story-media .badge{position:absolute;top:20px;left:20px;padding:8px 14px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;z-index:2}
@media(max-width:900px){.story-block{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}.story-block.rev .story-media{order:-1}}

/* Everything Connects — visual node network */
.connects{padding:110px 0;background:#0a0a0b;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.connects h2{text-align:center}
.connects .sub{text-align:center;color:var(--muted);max-width:560px;margin:14px auto 60px}
.node-web{position:relative;max-width:940px;margin:0 auto;height:520px}
.node-web svg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.node{position:absolute;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);background:linear-gradient(160deg,#141416,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:18px;padding:16px 22px;color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.9);transition:.35s var(--ease);white-space:nowrap;z-index:2;cursor:default}
.node .k{display:block;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px}
.node:hover{border-color:#fff;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.node.hub{background:#fff;color:#000;padding:22px 30px;font-size:1.2rem;border-color:#fff}
.node.hub .k{color:#000;opacity:.5}
.node.n1{top:12%;left:14%}
.node.n2{top:14%;left:86%}
.node.n3{top:50%;left:50%}
.node.n4{top:50%;left:8%}
.node.n5{top:50%;left:92%}
.node.n6{top:86%;left:16%}
.node.n7{top:86%;left:84%}
.node.n8{top:88%;left:50%}
.node-line{stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.14);stroke-width:1.2;stroke-dasharray:600;stroke-dashoffset:600;transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease)}
.connects.in .node-line{stroke-dashoffset:0}
.connects.in .node-line:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.1s}
.connects.in .node-line:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.2s}
.connects.in .node-line:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.3s}
.connects.in .node-line:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.4s}
.connects.in .node-line:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.5s}
.connects.in .node-line:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.6s}
.connects.in .node-line:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.7s}
.node{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.6)}
.connects.in .node{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}
.connects.in .node.hub{transition:.6s var(--ease) .8s;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}
.connects.in .node:not(.hub){transition:.5s var(--ease);transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}
.connects.in .node.n1{transition-delay:1.0s}
.connects.in .node.n2{transition-delay:1.1s}
.connects.in .node.n4{transition-delay:1.2s}
.connects.in .node.n5{transition-delay:1.3s}
.connects.in .node.n6{transition-delay:1.4s}
.connects.in .node.n7{transition-delay:1.5s}
.connects.in .node.n8{transition-delay:1.6s}
@media(max-width:820px){.node-web{height:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;padding:0 20px}.node-web svg{display:none}.node{position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;transform:none;opacity:1;padding:14px}.connects.in .node{transform:none}.node.hub{grid-column:1/-1;text-align:center}}

/* Specialists cascade grid — animated pill population */
.spec-cloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.spec-cloud span{padding:12px 22px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;font-size:.94rem;color:#fff;background:var(--surface);transition:.3s;font-weight:500;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}
.spec-cloud.in span{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease),background .3s ease,color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.04s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.12s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.16s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.20s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.24s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.28s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.32s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(9){transition-delay:.36s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(10){transition-delay:.4s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(11){transition-delay:.44s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(12){transition-delay:.48s}
.spec-cloud.in span:nth-child(n+13){transition-delay:.5s}
.spec-cloud span:hover{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}

/* Principles - scroll horizontal marquee */
.principles{padding:110px 0;background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.principle-track{display:flex;gap:22px;animation:pSlide 40s linear infinite;width:max-content;will-change:transform}
.principles:hover .principle-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.principle-card{flex:none;width:340px;padding:36px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;background:var(--surface)}
.principle-card .n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.4px rgba(255,255,255,.4);line-height:1;margin-bottom:16px}
.principle-card h3{font-size:1.35rem;margin-bottom:12px}
.principle-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6}
@keyframes pSlide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* Founder Message card */
.founder-msg{padding:110px 0;background:#0a0a0b;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.founder-msg::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 20% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.05),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.fmsg-card{position:relative;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.4fr;gap:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#141416,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 60px 120px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.95);z-index:2}
.fmsg-photo{position:relative;background:#050505;aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:520px;overflow:hidden}
.fmsg-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;filter:grayscale(.3) contrast(1.05)}
.fmsg-photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.85));pointer-events:none}
.fmsg-photo .quote{position:absolute;top:24px;left:24px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:5rem;line-height:.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);font-weight:800;z-index:2}
.fmsg-body{padding:52px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.fmsg-body .eyebrow{margin-bottom:20px}
.fmsg-body h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.4vw,2rem);line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:26px;color:#fff}
.fmsg-body p{color:#c8c8cc;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:16px}
.fmsg-body p strong{color:#fff}
.fmsg-sig{margin-top:30px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px}
.fmsg-sig b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.4rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.fmsg-sig span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.06em}
@media(max-width:900px){.fmsg-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.fmsg-photo{min-height:340px;aspect-ratio:4/3}.fmsg-body{padding:36px 28px}}

/* How We Think — belief statements list */
.think-list{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0}
.think-item{padding:28px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;grid-template-columns:70px 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:baseline;opacity:0;transform:translateX(-20px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
.think-item.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.think-item .idx{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1rem;color:var(--muted-2);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em}
.think-item p{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0}
.think-item p em{font-style:normal;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,#fff) no-repeat left bottom;background-size:0 2px;transition:background-size .5s ease}
.think-item:hover p em{background-size:100% 2px}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG page — Learning Paths + Author Band
   ========================================================= */

/* Section 1: Start Here — Learning Paths */
.paths-wrap{padding:100px 0;background:#0a0a0b;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.paths-wrap::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:80px 80px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%,#000 40%,transparent 100%);opacity:.3;pointer-events:none}
.paths-wrap .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.paths-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:50px}
.path-col{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#141416,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:22px;padding:34px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:.5s var(--ease)}
.path-col:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:#fff;box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.path-col::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#fff,transparent);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s ease}
.path-col:hover::before{opacity:1}
.path-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:18px}
.path-tag .lvl{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff}
.path-col h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:10px}
.path-col .sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:24px;line-height:1.55}
.path-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;position:relative}
.path-steps::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:15px;top:34px;bottom:34px;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--line-2),transparent 90%);z-index:0}
.path-step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:32px 1fr;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px 0;position:relative;z-index:2;text-decoration:none;color:#fff;transition:.25s;opacity:.9;border-radius:8px;margin:0 -8px;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px}
.path-step:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);opacity:1;transform:translateX(4px)}
.path-step .num{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:#0a0a0b;border:1px solid var(--line-2);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;color:#fff;flex:none;transition:.3s}
.path-step:hover .num{background:#fff;color:#000;border-color:#fff;transform:scale(1.1)}
.path-step .body strong{display:block;font-size:.94rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:4px}
.path-step .body span{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted-2);letter-spacing:.06em}
.path-col .path-cta{margin-top:22px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.85rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}
.path-col .path-cta svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .3s}
.path-col:hover .path-cta svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
/* animated entry */
.path-col{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}
.paths-grid.in .path-col{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease)}
.paths-grid.in .path-col:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.1s}
.paths-grid.in .path-col:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.25s}
.paths-grid.in .path-col:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.4s}
@media(max-width:900px){.paths-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Section 2: Written By Practitioners — Author spotlight band */
.author-band{padding:100px 0;background:var(--bg-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.author-card{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr;gap:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,#141416,#0a0a0b);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 60px 120px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
.author-photo{position:relative;min-height:460px;overflow:hidden;background:#050505}
.author-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 15%;display:block;filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.08);transition:filter .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
.author-photo:hover img{filter:grayscale(0.15) contrast(1.05);transform:scale(1.04)}
.author-photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.75));pointer-events:none}
.author-photo .credential{position:absolute;top:22px;left:22px;padding:8px 14px;background:rgba(0,0,0,.65);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:100px;color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;z-index:2}
.author-body{padding:50px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.author-body .eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
.author-body h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:20px;color:#fff}
.author-body p{color:#c8c8cc;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:16px}
.author-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;margin:26px 0;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.author-stats .st{text-align:left;padding-right:14px}
.author-stats .st:not(:last-child){border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.author-stats .st:not(:first-child){padding-left:14px}
.author-stats .st .n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.7rem;color:#fff;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.author-stats .st .l{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}
.author-sig{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;margin-top:14px}
.author-sig b{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.2rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.author-sig span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.06em}
.author-band .author-card{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
.author-band.in .author-card{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(max-width:900px){
 .author-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 .author-photo{min-height:420px;aspect-ratio:3/4}
 .author-photo img{object-position:center 8%}
 .author-body{padding:36px 28px}
 .author-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0}
 .author-stats .st:nth-child(3){grid-column:1/-1;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:14px;margin-top:14px;border-right:none;padding-left:0}
 .author-stats .st:nth-child(2){border-right:none;padding-right:0}
}

/* About page mobile overflow fixes */
@media(max-width:560px){
 .node-web{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:0 10px}
 .node{padding:14px 12px;font-size:.88rem;white-space:normal;text-align:center;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}
 .node.hub{font-size:1rem;padding:16px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
 .fmsg-body{padding:26px 20px}
 .fmsg-body h2{font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.2}
 .fmsg-body p{font-size:.92rem}
 .fmsg-photo .quote{font-size:3.5rem}
}