/* =========================================================
   CrypticsCubes Technologies — Master Stylesheet
   Theme: Maze-Cube · Teal Cipher · Glassmorphic Tech
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --c-bg: #050d12;
  --c-bg-2: #07181f;
  --c-bg-3: #0a2530;
  --c-surface: rgba(11, 32, 41, 0.55);
  --c-glass: rgba(43, 165, 187, 0.08);
  --c-line: rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.18);
  --c-line-strong: rgba(78, 205, 196, 0.45);

  --c-brand: #1B8A9C;
  --c-brand-2: #2BA5BB;
  --c-accent: #4ECDC4;
  --c-accent-2: #7DF9F1;
  --c-deep: #0A2E36;

  --c-text: #E6F4F6;
  --c-text-soft: #9DC3CA;
  --c-text-mute: #6E8E96;

  --c-danger: #ff6b6b;
  --c-success: #4ECDC4;

  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B8A9C 0%, #2BA5BB 45%, #4ECDC4 100%);
  --grad-deep:  linear-gradient(180deg, #050d12 0%, #07181f 60%, #0a2530 100%);
  --grad-glow:  radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(78,205,196,0.25), transparent 60%);

  --radius-s: 8px;
  --radius:   16px;
  --radius-l: 28px;

  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 40px -20px rgba(78,205,196,0.25);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 60px -10px rgba(78,205,196,0.45);

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.5,1.7,.4,.9);

  --font-display: "Space Grotesk", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  --maxw: 1280px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none; /* custom cursor */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: none; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0; line-height: 1.1; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--c-text-soft); }

/* ---------- Maze grid background (global) ---------- */
.maze-bg {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -2; pointer-events: none;
  background-color: var(--c-bg);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(43,165,187,0.18), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 100%, rgba(78,205,196,0.12), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(78,205,196,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(78,205,196,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, auto, 56px 56px, 56px 56px;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0, -1px -1px, -1px -1px;
}
.maze-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240' viewBox='0 0 240 240'><g fill='none' stroke='%234ECDC4' stroke-opacity='0.06' stroke-width='1.2'><path d='M0 30 H80 V60 H40 V100 H120 V140 H60 V200 H160 V160 H200 V60 H160 V20'/><path d='M40 0 V40 M120 0 V20 M180 0 V40 M220 0 V100 M0 80 H40 M80 100 H120 M140 60 H200 M200 120 V200 M120 180 V240 M40 220 H120'/></g></svg>") repeat;
  opacity: 0.65;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* ---------- Custom cursor ---------- */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--c-accent-2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: width .25s, height .25s, background .25s;
}
.cursor-ring {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), border-color .25s, width .25s, height .25s;
}
.cursor-ring.is-hover { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-color: var(--c-accent-2); }
.cursor-dot.is-hover { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
@media (hover: none) {
  body { cursor: auto; }
  button { cursor: pointer; }
  a { cursor: pointer; }
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Scroll progress (maze line) ---------- */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 3px; height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(78,205,196,0.08);
  z-index: 100;
}
.scroll-progress__bar {
  width: 100%; height: 0%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--c-accent);
  transition: height .1s linear;
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container {
  width: min(100% - 2.4rem, var(--maxw));
  margin-inline: auto;
}
section { padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem) 0; position: relative; }
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .25em;
  padding: .35rem .9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-glass);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--c-accent);
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title .accent { background: var(--grad-brand); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.section-lead {
  max-width: 56ch;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,13,18,0.85), rgba(5,13,18,0.5));
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .3s, padding .3s;
}
.nav.is-scrolled { padding: .6rem 0; border-bottom-color: var(--c-line); }
.nav__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.brand__mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.brand__mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--c-accent)); }
.brand__text { line-height: 1.05; }
.brand__text strong { display: block; font-size: 1rem; }
.brand__text small { font-size: .65rem; color: var(--c-text-mute); letter-spacing: .25em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.nav__menu {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
}
.nav__link {
  position: relative;
  padding: .55rem 1rem;
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.nav__link::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-glass);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.92);
  transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s;
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--c-text); }
.nav__link:hover::before, .nav__link.is-active::before { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.nav__link.is-active { color: var(--c-accent-2); }

.nav__cta {
  margin-left: .6rem;
}
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--c-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-text); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s;
}
.nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 15px; }
.nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 21px; }
.nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 27px; }
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  padding: .85rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .35s;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #03161a;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -16px rgba(78,205,196,0.7), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.btn--primary::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.4), transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(78,205,196,0.65); }
.btn--primary:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.btn--ghost {
  color: var(--c-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-strong);
  background: var(--c-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-accent-2); }
.btn--sm { padding: .55rem 1rem; font-size: .82rem; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 9rem 0 4rem;
  display: grid; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.hero__tag {
  display: inline-flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: center;
  padding: .45rem .9rem .45rem .45rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  font-size: .82rem; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.hero__tag b {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #03161a; padding: .25rem .65rem; border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .12em;
}
.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.hero__title .word { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__title .word span { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(110%); animation: revealUp .9s var(--ease-spring) forwards; }
.hero__title .word:nth-child(2) span { animation-delay: .1s; }
.hero__title .word:nth-child(3) span { animation-delay: .2s; }
.hero__title .word:nth-child(4) span { animation-delay: .3s; }
.hero__title .stripe {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  position: relative;
}
.hero__title .stripe::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -6px;
  height: 6px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  filter: blur(14px); opacity: .5;
}
@keyframes revealUp { to { transform: translateY(0); } }

.hero__desc {
  font-size: 1.12rem; max-width: 54ch;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: .8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.hero__stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}
.hero__stat strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--c-accent-2);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero__stat span { color: var(--c-text-mute); font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---------- Hero Cube ---------- */
.cube-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  perspective: 1400px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.cube-stage::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10%;
  background: var(--grad-glow);
  filter: blur(30px); z-index: -1;
}
.cube {
  position: relative;
  width: 60%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  animation: cube-spin 24s linear infinite;
}
.cube__face {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-strong);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43,165,187,0.18), rgba(10,46,54,0.6));
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 80px rgba(78,205,196,0.12);
}
.cube__face::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 8%;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%234ECDC4' stroke-width='1.4'><path d='M10 10 H40 V25 H20 V40 H60 V20 H80 V60 H50 V90 H10z M70 70 H90 V90 H60 M30 60 V80'/><circle cx='50' cy='50' r='3' fill='%234ECDC4'/></svg>");
  background-size: cover;
  opacity: .8;
}
.cube__face::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(78,205,196,0.18));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cube__face--front  { transform: translateZ(140px); }
.cube__face--back   { transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(140px); }
.cube__face--right  { transform: rotateY(90deg) translateZ(140px); }
.cube__face--left   { transform: rotateY(-90deg) translateZ(140px); }
.cube__face--top    { transform: rotateX(90deg) translateZ(140px); }
.cube__face--bottom { transform: rotateX(-90deg) translateZ(140px); }
@keyframes cube-spin {
  0%   { transform: rotateX(-22deg) rotateY(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotateX(-22deg) rotateY(360deg); }
}

.cube-orbits {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cube-orbits span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 80%; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(78,205,196,0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: orbit 18s linear infinite;
}
.cube-orbits span:nth-child(2) { width: 95%; animation-duration: 28s; animation-direction: reverse; border-color: rgba(43,165,187,0.14); }
.cube-orbits span:nth-child(3) { width: 65%; animation-duration: 14s; border-style: dotted; }
.cube-orbits span::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -4px; left: 50%;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--c-accent);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
@keyframes orbit { to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }

.cube-floor {
  position: absolute; bottom: 6%; left: 50%;
  width: 70%; height: 18px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(78,205,196,0.35), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(8px);
}

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee {
  border-block: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: rgba(10,46,54,0.4);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex; gap: 3rem; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 38s linear infinite;
}
.marquee__item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .92rem; letter-spacing: .12em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee__item::after {
  content: "◆"; color: var(--c-accent); font-size: .55rem;
}
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Service cards ---------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.svc-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.svc-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(400px at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(78,205,196,0.18), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--c-line-strong); }
.svc-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.svc-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--c-text-mute);
  font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .25em;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.svc-card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78,205,196,0.18), rgba(27,138,156,0.15));
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.svc-card__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--c-accent-2); }
.svc-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.svc-card p { font-size: .94rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; color: var(--c-text-soft); }
.svc-card__more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.svc-card__more svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform .3s; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__more svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Pillars / Feature blocks ---------- */
.pillars {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.pillars__visual {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(78,205,196,0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--c-surface);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.pillars__visual svg { width: 80%; }
.pillars-list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.pillar {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem; align-items: start;
  padding: 1.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.pillar:hover { border-color: var(--c-accent); transform: translateX(4px); }
.pillar__num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #042024; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.pillar h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.pillar p { font-size: .9rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Process timeline ---------- */
.timeline { position: relative; margin-top: 3rem; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--c-line-strong), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.tl-step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
}
.tl-step__dot {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #03161a; font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(78,205,196,0.08), 0 0 24px rgba(78,205,196,0.35);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.tl-step__card {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.tl-step:nth-child(even) .tl-step__card { grid-column: 3; }
.tl-step:nth-child(even) .tl-step__spacer { grid-column: 1; }
.tl-step__card h4 { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.tl-step__card span { font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--c-accent); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .2em; }

/* ---------- Industries chips ---------- */
.industries {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem;
  margin-top: 2.4rem;
}
.industry {
  padding: .65rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  transition: all .25s;
}
.industry:hover {
  color: var(--c-accent-2);
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.testimonial {
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute; top: -.4rem; right: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  opacity: .25;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--c-text); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
.testimonial__avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700; color: #042024;
}
.testimonial__author b { display: block; font-size: .95rem; }
.testimonial__author span { color: var(--c-text-mute); font-size: .8rem; }

/* ---------- Stats counter section ---------- */
.stats-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--c-line);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-strip__item {
  padding: 2.4rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--c-bg-2);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.stats-strip__item:hover { background: var(--c-bg-3); }
.stats-strip__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
  display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.stats-strip__label { color: var(--c-text-mute); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---------- CTA section ---------- */
.cta-block {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(78,205,196,0.25), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(27,138,156,0.25), transparent 60%),
    var(--c-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-block::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: -2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  padding: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: .4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-block h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-block p { font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.cta-block__actions { display: flex; gap: .8rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: rgba(5,13,18,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.footer__about p { font-size: .92rem; }
.footer__col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.footer__col li { margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.footer__col a { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .92rem; transition: color .25s, padding-left .25s; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--c-accent-2); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-text-mute);
}
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: .6rem; }
.footer__social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: var(--c-glass);
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  transition: all .25s;
}
.footer__social a:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(78,205,196,.5);
}
.footer__social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ---------- Page header (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-head {
  padding: 10rem 0 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-head__crumbs {
  display: inline-flex; gap: .5rem; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--c-text-mute);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-head__crumbs a { color: var(--c-text-soft); }
.page-head__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-head__lead { max-width: 60ch; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--c-text-soft); }
.page-head::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--c-accent), transparent);
}

/* ---------- Tech stack ---------- */
.tech {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.tech__chip {
  padding: .55rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
}
.tech__chip::before {
  content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--c-accent);
}

/* ---------- Service detail ---------- */
.svc-detail {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  align-items: center;
}
.svc-detail:nth-child(even) .svc-detail__media { order: -1; }
.svc-detail__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(78,205,196,0.22), transparent 60%),
    var(--c-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.svc-detail__media svg { width: 60%; }
.svc-detail h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.svc-detail__features { display: grid; gap: .65rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.svc-detail__features li {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 20px 1fr;
  gap: .8rem; align-items: start;
  font-size: .95rem; color: var(--c-text-soft);
}
.svc-detail__features li::before {
  content: "▸";
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- Portfolio ---------- */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 1.4rem 0 3rem;
}
.filter-bar button {
  padding: .55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.filter-bar button.is-active, .filter-bar button:hover {
  color: #042024; background: var(--grad-brand); border-color: transparent;
}
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.case-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--c-line-strong); }
.case-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(78,205,196,0.25), transparent 60%),
    var(--c-bg-3);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.case-card__media svg { width: 50%; opacity: .85; }
.case-card__body { padding: 1.4rem; }
.case-card__cat {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.case-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.case-card p { font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.case-card[hidden] { display: none; }

/* ---------- About page ---------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem; margin-top: 3rem;
}
.value-card {
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #042024;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.value-card h4 { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.value-card p { font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---------- Founder section ---------- */
.founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(78,205,196,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(27,138,156,0.15), transparent 60%),
    var(--c-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.founder::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-l);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-accent), transparent 50%, var(--c-brand));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: .55; pointer-events: none;
}
.founder__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 40% 30%, rgba(78,205,196,0.35), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-bg-3), var(--c-deep));
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-strong);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(78,205,196,0.45);
}
.founder__media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 100' fill='none' stroke='%234ECDC4' stroke-width='1' stroke-opacity='0.18'><path d='M10 10 H30 V25 H20 V40 H50 V20 H70 V60 H40 V90 M70 60 H90 V90 H70 M55 75 H85'/></svg>");
  background-size: 120px 120px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 1;
}
.founder__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(5,13,18,0.5) 85%, rgba(5,13,18,0.85)),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78,205,196,0.05), transparent 60%);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.founder__photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out);
}
.founder:hover .founder__photo { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* Decorative cube corners on the portrait */
.founder__media .corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
  z-index: 4;
}
.founder__media .corner--tl { top: 14px; left: 14px;  border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; border-top-left-radius: 6px; }
.founder__media .corner--tr { top: 14px; right: 14px; border-left: 0;  border-bottom: 0; border-top-right-radius: 6px; }
.founder__media .corner--bl { bottom: 14px; left: 14px;  border-right: 0; border-top: 0; border-bottom-left-radius: 6px; }
.founder__media .corner--br { bottom: 14px; right: 14px; border-left: 0;  border-top: 0; border-bottom-right-radius: 6px; }

.founder__avatar {
  position: relative;
  width: 70%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    conic-gradient(from 180deg, var(--c-accent), var(--c-brand-2), var(--c-deep), var(--c-accent));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(78,205,196,0.5);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: avatar-spin 18s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes avatar-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.founder__avatar-inner {
  width: 92%; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-bg-3), var(--c-deep));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  background-clip: padding-box;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: avatar-spin 18s linear infinite reverse; /* keep image upright */
}
.founder__avatar-inner span {
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.founder__avatar-inner img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
}
.founder__badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  padding: .5rem .9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(5,13,18,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-strong);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  display: inline-flex; gap: .5rem; align-items: center;
  z-index: 5;
}
.founder__nametag {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  padding: .45rem .8rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(5,13,18,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  z-index: 5;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.founder__nametag b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.founder__badge::before {
  content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--c-accent);
  animation: pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: .4; transform: scale(.85); }
}

.founder__role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .25em;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.founder h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.founder__quote {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 0 1rem 1.4rem;
  margin: 1.4rem 0;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.founder__bio p { font-size: .98rem; }
.founder__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.founder__meta div strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.founder__meta div span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--c-text-mute);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.founder__socials {
  display: flex; gap: .55rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.founder__socials a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: var(--c-glass);
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  transition: all .25s;
}
.founder__socials a:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(78,205,196,.55);
}
.founder__socials svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.founder-cred {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.founder-cred__item {
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.founder-cred__item svg {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  color: var(--c-accent);
}
.founder-cred__item h5 {
  font-size: .95rem; margin: 0 0 .25rem;
}
.founder-cred__item p {
  margin: 0; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-text-soft);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .founder__media { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.05; }
}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
.contact-info { display: grid; gap: 1rem; align-content: start; }
.info-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem; align-items: center;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.info-row__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-brand);
  color: #042024;
}
.info-row b { display: block; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-text-mute); font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.info-row a, .info-row span { color: var(--c-text); font-weight: 500; }

.contact-form {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  display: grid; gap: 1.2rem;
}
.field { position: relative; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.2rem 1rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  background: rgba(5,13,18,0.5);
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color .25s, background .25s;
  cursor: none;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; padding-top: 1.4rem; }
.field label {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: .95rem; color: var(--c-text-mute);
  transition: transform .25s, color .25s, font-size .25s;
  transform-origin: left top;
}
.field input:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field textarea:focus + label,
.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field select:focus + label,
.field select:valid + label {
  transform: translateY(-9px) scale(.78);
  color: var(--c-accent);
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  background: rgba(10,46,54,0.55);
}
.form-status {
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  min-height: 1.2em;
}

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out); }
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .3s; }
.reveal[data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .4s; }

/* ---------- Floating accents ---------- */
.floater {
  position: absolute; pointer-events: none;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: .55;
  z-index: -1;
}
.floater--a { top: 10%; right: -100px; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-brand), transparent 65%); }
.floater--b { bottom: -50px; left: -80px; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--c-accent), transparent 65%); }

/* ---------- Custom scrollbar ---------- */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--c-bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-brand), var(--c-accent)); border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid var(--c-bg); }

/* ---------- Selection ---------- */
::selection { background: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-deep); }

/* ---------- Preloader ---------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9998;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: opacity .6s, visibility .6s;
}
.preloader.is-done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader__cube {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  animation: cube-spin 4s linear infinite;
}
.preloader__cube div {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-accent);
  background: rgba(78,205,196,0.06);
}
.preloader__cube div:nth-child(1) { transform: translateZ(32px); }
.preloader__cube div:nth-child(2) { transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(32px); }
.preloader__cube div:nth-child(3) { transform: rotateY(90deg) translateZ(32px); }
.preloader__cube div:nth-child(4) { transform: rotateY(-90deg) translateZ(32px); }
.preloader__cube div:nth-child(5) { transform: rotateX(90deg) translateZ(32px); }
.preloader__cube div:nth-child(6) { transform: rotateX(-90deg) translateZ(32px); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav__menu { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__menu {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed; top: 76px; left: 1rem; right: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--c-bg-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    gap: .3rem;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav__menu .nav__link { width: 100%; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .cube-stage { max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .svc-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-detail:nth-child(even) .svc-detail__media { order: 0; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .timeline::before { left: 30px; }
  .tl-step { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .tl-step__dot { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .tl-step:nth-child(even) .tl-step__card { grid-column: 2; }
  .tl-step__card { grid-column: 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,*::before,*::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  .cube, .cube-orbits span, .marquee__track { animation: none !important; }
}