/* ==========================================================================
   KORE CREATIONS — Design System
   Full-service marketing agency · Alberta
   Dark-purple immersive · motion-driven
   ========================================================================== */

/* ----------------------------------- Fonts ------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,300;0,9..144,400;0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;0,9..144,700;1,9..144,400;1,9..144,500;1,9..144,600&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;0,9..40,700;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

/* ----------------------------------- Tokens ------------------------------ */
:root {
  /* Brand purple system */
  --bg:            #130b22;
  --bg-2:          #190d28;
  --surface:       #160c28;
  --surface-2:     #1d1133;
  --line:          rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.14);
  --line-strong:   rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.28);

  --violet-900:    #3a0ca3;
  --violet-700:    #5a189a;
  --violet-600:    #7b2cbf;
  --violet-500:    #9d4edd;
  --violet-400:    #c77dff;
  --violet-300:    #e0aaff;

  --text:          #f4eeff;
  --text-muted:    #b9acd6;
  --text-dim:      #8576a3;

  --grad-brand:    linear-gradient(120deg, #5a189a 0%, #7b2cbf 45%, #9d4edd 100%);
  --grad-glow:     linear-gradient(120deg, #7b2cbf, #c77dff);
  --grad-text:     linear-gradient(92deg, #ffffff 0%, #e0aaff 55%, #9d4edd 100%);

  --shadow-glow:   0 24px 80px -24px rgba(124, 44, 191, 0.55);
  --shadow-card:   0 20px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);

  --radius:        20px;
  --radius-lg:     28px;
  --radius-pill:   999px;

  --maxw:          1240px;
  --gutter:        clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);

  --ease:          cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-in:       cubic-bezier(0.55, 0, 1, 0.45);

  --font-display:  'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:     'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-accent:   'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-ui:       'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --nav-h:         84px;
}

/* ----------------------------------- Reset ------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
html.lenis, html.lenis body { height: auto; }
.lenis.lenis-smooth { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
.lenis.lenis-stopped { overflow: hidden; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none;
}

img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

/* Mouse glow spotlight */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--glow-x, -9999px) var(--glow-y, -9999px), rgba(196, 116, 255, 0.15), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transition: background 0.05s linear;
}
@media (hover: none) { body::after { display: none; } }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
ul { list-style: none; }
::selection { background: var(--violet-500); color: #fff; }

/* Ambient background field (fixed, behind everything) */
.bg-field {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 80% -5%, rgba(124,44,191,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(45% 40% at 10% 10%, rgba(90,24,154,0.20), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}
.bg-field::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.035;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* ----------------------------------- Layout ------------------------------ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
section { position: relative; padding-block: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px); }
.section-sm { padding-block: clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px); }

/* ----------------------------------- Type -------------------------------- */
.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
h1.display { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.4vw, 5.2rem); }
h2.display { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4.2rem); }
h3.display { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem); }

.accent-i {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.grad-text {
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--violet-300);
}

/* Small UI labels keep the clean sans; elegant serif is reserved for headings */
.marquee-item, .card-num, .work-tag, .pc-tag, .footer-col h5,
.breadcrumb, .form-note, .nav-toggle, .stat-block span { font-family: var(--font-ui); }

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.dim   { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ----------------------------------- Buttons ----------------------------- */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 28px 90px -20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.7); }
.btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-ghost {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(199,125,255,0.08); border-color: var(--violet-400); }
.btn-lg { padding: 19px 38px; font-size: 1.02rem; }

/* Custom cursor */
.cursor, .cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  translate: -50% -50%;
}
.cursor {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1.5px rgba(199,125,255,0.6),
    0 0 12px 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.25),
    0 0 24px 6px rgba(199,125,255,0.2);
  transition: width .25s var(--ease), height .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(199,125,255,0.8), 0 0 10px 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.cursor.is-hover {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: rgba(199,125,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1.5px rgba(199,125,255,0.5),
    0 0 18px 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.15),
    0 0 36px 8px rgba(199,125,255,0.25);
}
@media (hover: none) { .cursor, .cursor-dot { display: none; } body { cursor: auto; } }

/* ----------------------------------- Nav --------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background .4s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(19,11,34,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
}
.nav .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-name small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.42em;
  color: var(--violet-300);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: color .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 4px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--violet-400);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav-toggle span { width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  background: rgba(19,11,34,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--gutter);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateY(0); }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 3rem);
  padding: 12px 0;
  color: var(--text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--violet-300); }

/* ----------------------------------- Hero -------------------------------- */
.hero { min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding-top: var(--nav-h); overflow: hidden; }
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orb-1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; background: radial-gradient(circle, #7b2cbf, transparent 70%); top: -120px; right: -80px; }
.orb-2 { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: radial-gradient(circle, #5a189a, transparent 70%); bottom: -140px; left: -100px; }
.orb-3 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: radial-gradient(circle, #c77dff, transparent 70%); top: 40%; left: 55%; opacity: 0.3; }

.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 980px; }
.hero h1 { margin: 24px 0 26px; }
.hero .lead { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.9vw, 1.4rem); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }

.hero-meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 64px; padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-meta .stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-meta .stat span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-dim); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px; left: 50%; translate: -50%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim);
  z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-cue i { width: 1px; height: 46px; background: linear-gradient(var(--violet-400), transparent); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.scroll-cue i::after { content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:40%; background: var(--violet-300); animation: scrollPulse 1.8s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes scrollPulse { 0%{transform:translateY(-100%)} 100%{transform:translateY(250%)} }

/* ----------------------------------- Marquee ----------------------------- */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); padding-block: 22px; --speed: 42s; }
.marquee-track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 46px; width: max-content; animation: marquee var(--speed) linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-accent); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.3vw, 1.85rem);
  color: var(--text-muted); white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.marquee-sep { display: inline-block; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--violet-500); opacity: .85; flex-shrink: 0; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ----------------------------------- Cards / Grid ------------------------ */
.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { margin: 18px 0 20px; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* ---- Bento service boxes (home "blurbs") ---- */
.bento { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.box {
  position: relative;
  grid-column: span 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 240px;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(29,17,51,0.55), rgba(14,8,25,0.55));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.box.wide { grid-column: span 3; }
.box.tall { grid-column: span 3; min-height: 300px; }
.box .glow {
  position: absolute; width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-glow); filter: blur(64px); opacity: 0.16;
  top: -70px; right: -50px; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); pointer-events: none;
}
.box:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.box:hover .glow { opacity: 0.42; }
.box .box-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(157,78,221,0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--violet-300);
}
.box .box-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.box-num { position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 30px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--violet-400); opacity: 0.7; }
.box h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 22px 0 8px; }
.box .box-blurb { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.box .box-link {
  margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--violet-300);
}
.box .box-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.box:hover .box-link svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---- Page-preview "frosted" tiles ---- */
.preview { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.preview-card {
  position: relative; min-height: 320px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; padding: 30px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s;
}
.preview-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
/* The blurred "peek" of the page that sharpens on hover */
.preview-card .peek { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; filter: blur(9px) saturate(130%); opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1.08); transition: filter .6s var(--ease), opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.preview-card:hover .peek { filter: blur(3px) saturate(140%); opacity: 0.62; transform: scale(1.02); }
.preview-card .peek::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(11,6,20,0.92) 100%); }
.peek-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 18px; }
.peek-block { border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(199,125,255,0.18); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
.preview-card .pc-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.preview-card .pc-tag { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--violet-300); }
.preview-card h3 { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 10px 0 8px; }
.preview-card p { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.preview-card .box-link { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--violet-200,#e9d5ff); }
.preview-card .box-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.preview-card:hover .box-link svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---- Generated imagery integration ---- */
.svc-banner {
  position: relative; width: 100%; height: clamp(210px, 28vw, 320px);
  border-radius: 18px; margin-bottom: 34px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s var(--ease), border-color .6s var(--ease);
}
.svc-banner img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.06); will-change: transform;
  animation: bannerDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.svc-banner::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(11,6,20,.45)); pointer-events: none; }
@keyframes bannerDrift { from { transform: scale(1.06) translate(0, 0); } to { transform: scale(1.16) translate(-1.6%, -1.6%); } }
.card:hover .svc-banner { transform: scale(1.012); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 32px 84px -30px rgba(124,44,191,.55); }

/* ---- Services hero: animated orbital visual ---- */
.page-hero.has-visual .hero-inner { max-width: 1200px; }
.page-hero.has-visual .hero-inner .breadcrumb,
.page-hero.has-visual .hero-inner h1,
.page-hero.has-visual .hero-inner .lead { max-width: 600px; }
.svc-hero-visual { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; translate: 0 -50%; width: min(38vw, 440px); aspect-ratio: 1; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.shv-ring { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); will-change: transform; }
.shv-ring-1 { border-style: dashed; border-color: var(--line-strong); animation: shvSpin 64s linear infinite; }
.shv-ring-2 { inset: 15%; animation: shvSpin 46s linear infinite reverse; }
.shv-ring-3 { inset: 31%; border-color: var(--line-strong); animation: shvSpin 32s linear infinite; }
@keyframes shvSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.shv-glow { position: absolute; inset: 22%; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-glow); filter: blur(60px); opacity: .25; }
.shv-core { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 30%; translate: -50% -50%; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(157,78,221,.6)); animation: shvPulse 4.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes shvPulse { 0%,100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(157,78,221,.4)); } 50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 52px rgba(199,125,255,.8)); } }
.shv-icon { position: absolute; width: 60px; height: 60px; margin: -30px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-2), var(--bg-2)); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--violet-300); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); animation: shvFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.shv-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
@keyframes shvFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-13px); } }
.shv-icon.i1 { top: 6%;  left: 50%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.shv-icon.i2 { top: 25%; left: 87%; animation-delay: .7s; }
.shv-icon.i3 { top: 65%; left: 93%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.shv-icon.i4 { top: 91%; left: 62%; animation-delay: 2.3s; }
.shv-icon.i5 { top: 80%; left: 13%; animation-delay: 3.1s; }
.shv-icon.i6 { top: 32%; left: 8%;  animation-delay: 3.9s; }
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .svc-hero-visual { display: none; }
  .page-hero.has-visual .hero-inner,
  .page-hero.has-visual .hero-inner .breadcrumb,
  .page-hero.has-visual .hero-inner h1,
  .page-hero.has-visual .hero-inner .lead { max-width: none; }
}
/* Centered quick-nav chips on the services hero */
.chip-row.quick-nav { justify-content: center; }
/* Bento box background image */
.box-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; opacity: .30; z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity .55s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.box:hover .box-bg { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.06); }
/* Centered service-box content on the home page */
.bento .box { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.bento .box .box-icon { margin-inline: auto; }
.bento .box .box-num { left: 0; right: 0; text-align: center; }
.box .box-icon, .box h3, .box .box-blurb, .box .box-link, .box .box-num, .box .glow { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* Podcast cover image */
.pod-cover .pod-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; }
.pod-cover::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,6,20,.18), rgba(58,12,99,.5)); }
.pod-cover .wave { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pod-cover .label { z-index: 2; }
/* Full-width media band */
.media-band { position: relative; height: clamp(280px, 38vw, 440px); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.media-band img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.media-band:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.media-band::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(11,6,20,.9)); }
.media-cap { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; padding: clamp(24px,4vw,44px); }
.media-cap h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.media-cap p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 56ch; }
/* Service-card visual (side image) */
.svc-visual { border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.svc-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .svc-visual img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface), var(--bg-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(199,125,255,0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease), border-top-color .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(199,125,255,0.14), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); border-top-color: rgba(199,125,255,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--violet-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(157,78,221,0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--violet-300);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.card-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.card-list { margin-top: 20px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(199,125,255,0.08); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--text-muted);
}
.card-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 26px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--violet-300); }
.card-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card-link svg { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* Feature service card (large, with index) */
.svc {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background .4s var(--ease), padding .4s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.svc:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc:hover { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,44,191,0.10), transparent); padding-left: 52px; }
.svc-index { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--violet-400); }
.svc-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); }
.svc-body p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 8px; max-width: 60ch; }
.svc-arrow { width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--violet-300); transition: background .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease); }
.svc:hover .svc-arrow { background: var(--grad-brand); transform: rotate(-45deg); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.svc-arrow svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* Stats band */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.stat-block { padding: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface), var(--bg-2)); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stat-block strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.stat-block .grad-text { display: block; }
.stat-block span { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }

/* Process steps */
.process { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; counter-reset: step; }
.step { position: relative; padding: 34px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(22,12,40,0.5); }
.step-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 3.2rem; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.4px var(--violet-500); opacity: 0.85; }
.step h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 18px 0 10px; }
.step p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Work / showcase */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.work {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-2), var(--bg));
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.work::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background: var(--g, var(--grad-brand)); opacity: 0.16; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); }
.work:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.work:hover::before { opacity: 0.28; }
.work-tag { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--violet-200, #e9d5ff); }
.work h3 { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.work p { position: relative; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.work-stat { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 28px; margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.work-stat b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; display: block; }
.work-stat span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* Testimonials */
.quote-card { padding: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface), var(--bg-2)); }
.quote-card .mark { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-style: italic; font-size: 4rem; line-height: 0.5; color: var(--violet-500); height: 30px; }
.quote-card p { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text); margin: 24px 0 28px; }
.quote-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.quote-avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-brand); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; }
.quote-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.quote-author span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* CTA band */
.cta-band { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(48px, 8vw, 96px); overflow: hidden; text-align: center; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-2), var(--bg)); }
.cta-band .orb-1, .cta-band .orb-2 { opacity: 0.4; }
.cta-band h2 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.cta-band .btn { margin-top: 36px; }

/* Podcast */
.soon-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: rgba(157,78,221,.1); font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: 600; font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--violet-200, #e9d5ff); }
.soon-badge i { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--violet-400); animation: soonPulse 1.9s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes soonPulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(199,125,255,.55); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 11px rgba(199,125,255,0); } }
.live-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,.25); background: rgba(74,222,128,.08); font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: 600; font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #86efac; }
.live-badge i { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4ade80; animation: livePulse 1.9s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes livePulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,.6); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 11px rgba(74,222,128,0); } }
.platforms { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.platforms .pf-label { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-dim); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.pod-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.pod-cover {
  aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--grad-brand); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.pod-cover .wave { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; height: 90px; }
.pod-cover .wave i { width: 7px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); animation: bar 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes bar { 0%,100%{ height: 18px } 50%{ height: 80px } }
.pod-cover .label { position:absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 28px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.18em; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.ep { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 22px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: padding .35s var(--ease); }
.ep:hover { padding-left: 12px; }
.ep-play { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--violet-300); flex-shrink: 0; transition: background .35s var(--ease), color .35s; }
.ep:hover .ep-play { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.ep-play svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.ep-meta { flex: 1; }
.ep-meta strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.ep-meta span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.ep-dur { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-dim); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* ----------------------------------- Forms ------------------------------- */
.field { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 9px; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%; padding: 15px 18px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(11,6,20,0.6); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--text);
  font: inherit; font-size: 0.98rem; transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--violet-400); background: rgba(29,17,51,0.7); }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.chip-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.chip { padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); transition: all .3s var(--ease); user-select: none; cursor: pointer; }
.chip:hover { border-color: var(--violet-400); color: var(--text); }
.chip.active { background: var(--grad-brand); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 8px; }
.form-success { display: none; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(157,78,221,0.12); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--violet-200,#e9d5ff); margin-top: 18px; }
.form-success.show { display: block; }

/* Contact split */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 56px; align-items: stretch; }
.contact-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.contact-visual { flex: 1 1 auto; min-height: 240px; margin-top: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.contact-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease); }
.contact-visual:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
@media (max-width: 1040px) { .contact-visual { min-height: 260px; aspect-ratio: 16/10; } }
.contact-info .info-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 22px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact-info .info-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.info-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(157,78,221,0.12); border: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--violet-300); flex-shrink: 0; }
.info-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.info-item h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.info-item p, .info-item a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.info-item a:hover { color: var(--violet-300); }

/* ----------------------------------- About ------------------------------- */
.value-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.member { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.member-photo { aspect-ratio: 3/4; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-2), var(--violet-900)); position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.member-photo span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.member-info { padding: 22px; }
.member-info strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.member-info span { display: block; color: var(--violet-300); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 4px; }

/* Page hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(60px, 10vw, 120px)); padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero .lead { margin-top: 24px; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--violet-300); }

/* ----------------------------------- Footer ------------------------------ */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-block: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 40px; position: relative; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(199,125,255,0.03) 0%, transparent 40%); }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.footer-cta h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin: 22px 0; max-width: 18ch; }
.footer-col h5 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col a { display: block; padding: 7px 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; transition: color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--violet-300); transform: translateX(4px); }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }
.socials a { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--text-muted); transition: all .3s var(--ease); }
.socials a:hover { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.socials svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--violet-300); }

/* ----------------------------------- Reveal anim ------------------------- */
/* Scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet-300), var(--violet-500));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .05s linear;
}

/* Directional reveals */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); transition: opacity .65s var(--ease), transform .65s var(--ease); }
.reveal[data-reveal="left"]  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .06s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .12s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .18s; }
.reveal[data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .24s; }

/* Image parallax — parent clips the overflow so the image travels without spilling */
[data-parallax] { will-change: transform; transition: none; }
.pod-cover, .about-img-wrap, .svc-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; }

/* Split-line text reveal */
.line-mask { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 0.18em; margin-bottom: -0.18em; }
.line-mask > span { display: block; transform: translateY(110%); transition: transform 1s var(--ease); padding-bottom: 0.05em; }
.line-mask.in > span { transform: none; }


/* ----------------------------------- Responsive -------------------------- */
/* ----------------------------------- Brand logos ------------------------ */
.brand-logo { height: 40px; width: auto; display: block; transition: height .4s var(--ease); }
.nav.scrolled .brand-logo { height: 34px; }
.footer .brand-logo { height: 54px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mobile-brand { margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* Hero particles */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes heroFloat {
  from { transform: translateY(0px) translateX(0px); opacity: 0.4; }
  to   { transform: translateY(-28px) translateX(12px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Scroll hint */
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-scroll-hint span {
  display: block;
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(199,125,255,0.8), transparent);
  margin: 0 auto;
  animation: scrollDrop 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDrop {
  0%   { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0; }
  40%  { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; opacity: 1; }
  60%  { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Hero title — works with line-mask system */
.hero-title { margin: 16px 0 20px; }

/* ----------------------------------- Hero zoom (entry + scroll) --------- */
.hero .hero-inner { transform-origin: 50% 38%; will-change: transform, opacity; }
body.loaded .hero .hero-inner { animation: heroEntry 1.5s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes heroEntry { 0% { transform: scale(1.16); } 100% { transform: scale(1); } }
body.loaded .hero-grid { animation: gridEntry 1.9s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes gridEntry { 0% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .5; } }
.hero-watermark {
  position: absolute; right: -5%; top: 50%; translate: 0 -50%;
  width: min(48vw, 640px); opacity: .06; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
body.loaded .hero-watermark { animation: wmEntry 2s var(--ease) both; }
@keyframes wmEntry { 0% { transform: scale(1.45) rotate(-7deg); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); opacity: .07; } }

/* ----------------------------------- New core hero ---------------------- */
.hero { text-align: center; }
.hero-core { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-core-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 56%; transform: scale(1.06); animation: heroDrift 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate, corePulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate; will-change: transform; }
@keyframes heroDrift { from { transform: scale(1.06) translateY(0); } to { transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-2%); } }
@keyframes corePulse {
  from { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.55; }
  to   { transform: scale(1.06) rotate(1.5deg); opacity: 0.7; }
}
.hero-core::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 52% at 50% 54%, rgba(11,6,20,.28), rgba(11,6,20,.8) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,6,20,.62), rgba(11,6,20,.32) 32%, rgba(11,6,20,.9));
}
.hero .hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 880px; margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
}
.hero-logo { height: clamp(58px, 9vw, 92px); width: auto; margin-bottom: 22px; filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 44px rgba(157,78,221,.5)); }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); margin: 16px 0 18px; line-height: 1.05; }
.hero-title .accent-i { font-weight: 600; }
.hero-sub { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.5vw, 1.12rem); color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 34px; }

/* ----------------------------------- Stat cards (hover/tap reveal) ------ */
.stat-card {
  position: relative; padding: 30px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface), var(--bg-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--line); cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.stat-card strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(2.6rem,5vw,3.6rem); line-height: 1; display: block; }
.stat-card .stat-label { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .92rem; margin-top: 8px; }
.stat-card .stat-desc {
  font-size: .86rem; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.5;
  max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .5s var(--ease), opacity .4s var(--ease), margin-top .4s var(--ease);
}
.stat-card:hover .stat-desc, .stat-card.open .stat-desc { max-height: 120px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 14px; }
.stat-card .stat-plus { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px; color: var(--violet-400); opacity: .55; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1; }
.stat-card:hover .stat-plus, .stat-card.open .stat-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* "Who We Are" value cards */
.value-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.vcard { position: relative; text-align: center; padding: clamp(32px,4vw,46px) 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface), var(--bg-2)); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.vcard::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 50%; translate: -50%; width: 180px; height: 180px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-glow); filter: blur(60px); opacity: .12; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); }
.vcard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.vcard:hover::before { opacity: .28; }
.vcard .card-icon { margin: 0 auto 22px; position: relative; }
.vcard h3 { position: relative; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vcard p { position: relative; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .96rem; }

/* ----------------------------------- Timeline (How we work) ------------- */
.timeline { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 32px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--violet-500), var(--violet-400), var(--violet-500), transparent); opacity: .45; }
.tl-step { position: relative; text-align: center; padding: 0 8px; }
.tl-dot {
  width: 66px; height: 66px; margin: 0 auto 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--violet-300);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), background .45s var(--ease), color .45s, box-shadow .45s var(--ease), border-color .45s;
}
.tl-step:hover .tl-dot { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.06); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.tl-dot svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.tl-num { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--violet-300); }
.tl-step h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 6px 0 8px; }
.tl-step p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .92rem; }

/* ----------------------------------- Feature rows (end sections) -------- */
.feature-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 64px); align-items: center; padding-block: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); }
.feature-row.reverse .feature-media { order: 2; }
.feature-media { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); aspect-ratio: 4/3; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.feature-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease); }
.feature-row:hover .feature-media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.feature-media .fm-badge { position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; z-index: 1; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: rgba(11,6,20,.55); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--violet-200,#e9d5ff); }
.feature-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem); margin: 14px 0 16px; }
.feature-body p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 52ch; }

/* ---- About: founder "nice to meet you" ---- */
.founder { max-width: 940px; margin: 0 auto; }
.founder-text { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.founder-text p { font-size: 1.04rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.72; margin: 0 auto 18px; max-width: 640px; }
.founder-text .btn { margin-top: 10px; }
/* Center-feature trio: KORE bigger in the middle, sides a touch smaller, expand on hover */
.founder-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px); align-items: start; max-width: 720px; margin: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px) auto 0; }
.fg-photo {
  position: relative; min-width: 0; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239,231,255,.24); background: #160c28;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 46px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.fg-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; object-position: center 22%; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.fg-photo::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.07); pointer-events: none; }
.fg-photo:hover { transform: scale(1.08); z-index: 6; box-shadow: 0 34px 80px -20px rgba(124,44,191,.55); }
.fg-photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } .founder-gallery { max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto; } }

/* ---- About: founder split (text left, single photo right) ---- */
.founder-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: center; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.founder-split .founder-text { text-align: left; }
.founder-split .founder-text p { max-width: 100%; margin-left: 0; }
.fg-single { position: relative; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; transform: rotate(-2deg); box-shadow: 0 32px 80px -20px rgba(90,24,154,.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(199,125,255,.12); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.fg-single:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02); }
.fg-single img { width: 100%; height: 520px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 15%; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .founder-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .fg-single img { height: 380px; } .fg-single { transform: none; } }

/* ---- About: journal opener (kept for potential reuse) ---- */
.journal-opener { font-family: 'Caveat', cursive; font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--violet-300); margin: 0 0 4px; opacity: .85; letter-spacing: .01em; }

/* ---- About: Kaur annotation ---- */
.kaur-annotated { position: relative; display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; }
.kaur-underline { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -8px; width: 100%; height: 14px; overflow: visible; }
.u-path { stroke-dasharray: 120; stroke-dashoffset: 120; }
.reveal.in .u-path-1 { animation: drawPath 0.5s 0.1s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) forwards; }
.reveal.in .u-path-2 { animation: drawPath 0.35s 0.55s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) forwards; }

.kaur-annotation-wrap { position: relative; margin: 28px 0 32px; }
.kaur-arrow-svg { display: block; width: 130px; height: 90px; position: absolute; top: -22px; right: 10%; pointer-events: none; overflow: visible; }
.a-path { stroke-dasharray: 160; stroke-dashoffset: 160; }
.reveal.in .a-path { animation: drawPath 0.6s 0.75s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1) forwards; }

@keyframes drawPath { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

/* Kaur dictionary card */
.kaur-block { text-align: center; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
.reveal.in .kaur-block { animation: kaurFadeIn 0.55s 1.25s ease forwards; }
@keyframes kaurFadeIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

.kaur-lang { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); opacity: .6; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.kaur-gurmukhi-lg { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); color: var(--violet-300); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.kaur-phonetic { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.kaur-phonetic em { font-style: italic; color: var(--violet-300); }
.kaur-meanings { display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.kaur-meanings span { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid rgba(199,125,255,.2); background: rgba(199,125,255,.04); white-space: nowrap; }

/* ---- Page hero visuals (about / podcast / contact) ---- */
.phv { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; translate: 0 -50%; width: min(36vw, 420px); aspect-ratio: 1; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.phv-glow { position: absolute; inset: 15%; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-glow); filter: blur(70px); opacity: .22; animation: phvPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes phvPulse { 0%,100% { opacity:.18; transform:scale(.95); } 50% { opacity:.28; transform:scale(1.05); } }
.phv-mark { position: absolute; inset: 22%; width: 56%; height: 56%; object-fit: contain; opacity: .12; filter: brightness(2); }
.phv-ring { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed rgba(199,125,255,.15); }
.phv-ring-1 { animation: phvSpin 18s linear infinite; }
.phv-ring-2 { inset: 12%; border-color: rgba(199,125,255,.1); animation: phvSpin 28s linear infinite reverse; }
@keyframes phvSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.phv-float { position: absolute; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(29,17,51,.7), rgba(14,8,25,.7)); border: 1px solid rgba(199,125,255,.18); color: var(--violet-300); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); animation: phvFloat var(--fd,6s) var(--fa,0s) ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes phvFloat { 0%,100% { transform:translateY(0) rotate(-2deg); } 50% { transform:translateY(-12px) rotate(2deg); } }
@media (max-width: 1080px) { .phv { display: none; } }

/* ---- Home: brand name highlight ---- */
.brand-name-hl { color: var(--violet-300); font-style: normal; -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--violet-300); }

/* Services page: floating particles */
.svc-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; z-index: 0; }
.svc-particles span { position: absolute; width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--violet-400); opacity: 0; animation: particleDrift var(--dur, 8s) var(--delay, 0s) ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes particleDrift { 0% { transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0); opacity: 0; } 10% { opacity: .6; } 90% { opacity: .3; } 100% { transform: translateY(-20vh) scale(1.5); opacity: 0; } }

/* Animated value icons */
.vcard.anim .card-icon { animation: valFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.vcard.anim:nth-of-type(2) .card-icon { animation-delay: .9s; }
.vcard.anim:nth-of-type(3) .card-icon { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
.vcard.anim:nth-of-type(4) .card-icon { animation-delay: 2.7s; }
@keyframes valFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-3deg); } }

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats, .process, .grid-4, .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pod-feature, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .grid-3, .value-grid, .value-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .box, .box.wide, .box.tall { grid-column: span 1; min-height: 220px; }
  .preview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .timeline::before { display: none; }
  .feature-row, .feature-row.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-row.reverse .feature-media { order: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .stats, .process, .work-grid, .value-grid, .value-3, .team-grid, .footer-top, .bento, .preview, .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc { grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 28px 4px; }
  .svc-arrow { display: none; }
  .hero-meta { gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  body { cursor: auto; }
  .cursor, .cursor-dot { display: none; }
}

/* ----------------------------------- Reduced motion ---------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .line-mask > span { transform: none !important; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none !important; }
  .hero-orb { display: none; }
}