/* ==========================================================================
   THE LAB — Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --bg:        #08080a;
  --bg-2:      #101012;
  --panel:     rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  --panel-hi:  rgba(255,255,255,0.065);
  --border:    rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  --border-hi: rgba(0,242,194,0.28);

  --neon:      #00f2c2;
  --neon-2:    #00d1b2;
  --neon-deep: #04211c;
  --neon-dim:  rgba(0,242,194,0.22);
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--neon-2) 0%, var(--neon) 55%, var(--text-1) 100%);

  --text-1:    #eafbf6;
  --text-2:    #93a5a2;
  --text-3:    #5c6a68;

  --font-display: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --container: 1140px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text-1);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.58;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }

/* Cross-doc view transitions — Chromium only, no-op elsewhere */
@view-transition{
  navigation: auto;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  @view-transition{
    navigation: none;
  }
}
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); margin:0; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
p{ margin:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
::selection{ background:var(--neon); color:#04110d; }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--neon); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px; }

.wrap{ max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px; position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* reveal-on-scroll ---------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Nav
   ========================================================================== */
.nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  background:rgba(8,8,10,0.68);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:14px 28px; position:static; }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:500; font-size:1rem; }
.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px; }
.nav-links a{ position:relative; font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text-2); transition:color .2s ease; font-family:var(--font-mono); }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active{ color:var(--neon); }
.nav-links a.active::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-6px; height:2px;
  background:var(--neon); transform-origin:left; transform:scaleX(0);
  animation:navUnderlineIn .4s .1s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes navUnderlineIn{ to{ transform:scaleX(1); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .nav-links a.active::after{ animation:none; transform:scaleX(1); }
}

.burger{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
  width:34px; height:34px; background:none; border:none; padding:0; cursor:pointer;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.burger span{ display:block; width:100%; height:2px; background:var(--text-1); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .25s ease, opacity .2s ease; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.btn{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:11px 22px; border-radius:999px; font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:600;
  border:1px solid transparent; transition:transform .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s var(--ease), border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
  white-space:nowrap; font-family:var(--font-mono);
  will-change:transform;
}

/* primary btn — conic-gradient halo on hover, transform/opacity only */
.btn-primary{
  background:var(--neon); color:#04110d;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,242,194,0.3), 0 8px 22px -10px rgba(0,242,194,0.4);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.btn-primary::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:-2px; z-index:-1; border-radius:999px;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--neon), var(--neon-deep), var(--neon-2), var(--neon));
  opacity:0; transform:scale(0.92);
  transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s var(--ease);
  animation:spin-halo 4s linear infinite;
  animation-play-state:paused;
}
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,242,194,0.4), 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(0,242,194,0.4); }
.btn-primary:hover::before{ opacity:0.6; transform:scale(1); animation-play-state:running; }
@keyframes spin-halo{ to{ transform:scale(1) rotate(360deg); } }

/* ghost btn — underline slide-in on hover */
.btn-ghost{
  border-color:var(--border); color:var(--text-1); background:var(--panel);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--border-hi); background:var(--panel-hi); }
.btn-ghost::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:22px; right:22px; bottom:7px; height:1px;
  background:var(--neon); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease); opacity:0.75;
}
.btn-ghost:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.btn-block{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }

/* same underline treatment for inline text links */
.lab-links a, .blog-read, .info-row a.v{
  position:relative; border-bottom:none !important;
}
.lab-links a::after, .blog-read::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-2px; height:1px;
  background:currentColor; transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .28s var(--ease);
}
.lab-links a:hover::after, .blog-read:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .btn-primary::before{ animation:none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{ padding:84px 0 56px; text-align:center; }
.eyebrow{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--neon); padding:7px 16px 7px 14px; border:1px solid rgba(0,242,194,0.22); border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(0,242,194,0.035);
}
.eyebrow .dot{
  position:relative; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--neon); box-shadow:0 0 4px var(--neon);
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.eyebrow .dot::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:-4px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--neon); opacity:0.6;
  animation:pulse-ring 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-ring{
  0%{ transform:scale(0.5); opacity:0.6; }
  100%{ transform:scale(2.2); opacity:0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .eyebrow .dot::after{ animation:none; opacity:0; }
}
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem); font-weight:600; line-height:1.05;
  margin:22px auto 0; max-width:15ch;
}
.hero h1 .accent{
  background:var(--accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  text-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(0,242,194,0.14);
}
.hero .lede{ margin:20px auto 0; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--text-2); max-width:52ch; }
.hero-actions{ margin-top:30px; display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee-section{ padding:20px 0 64px; }
.marquee{
  border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:22px 0; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,242,194,0.025), transparent 40%);
}
.marquee::before,.marquee::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width:120px; z-index:2;
}
.marquee::before{ left:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.marquee::after{ right:0; background:linear-gradient(270deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.marquee-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; animation:scroll 26s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.marquee-item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--text-2);
  padding:0 40px; white-space:nowrap;
  border-right:1px solid var(--border);
}
.marquee-item::before{ content:"//"; color:var(--neon); text-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,242,194,0.5); }
.marquee-item:last-child{ border-right:none; }
/* blinking cursor at end of marquee */
.marquee-track::after{
  content:"_"; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--neon);
  padding:0 40px; align-self:center; animation:caret-blink 1s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes caret-blink{ 50%{ opacity:0; } }
@keyframes scroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Section scaffolding
   ========================================================================== */
section{ position:relative; padding:68px 0; }
.section-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; margin-bottom:38px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem); font-weight:600; max-width:20ch; }
.section-head p{ color:var(--text-2); max-width:44ch; font-size:0.92rem; }
.section-tag{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--neon); margin-bottom:14px; display:block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Glass panel base
   ========================================================================== */
.glass{
  background:var(--bg-2);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}

/* kill backdrop-filter on touch/narrow — kept scroll janky on phones */
@media (pointer: coarse), (max-width:860px){
  .nav{ -webkit-backdrop-filter:none; backdrop-filter:none; background:rgba(8,8,10,0.94); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Project cards (tilt)
   ========================================================================== */
.lab-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:18px; }
.lab-card{
  perspective:1000px;
}
.lab-card-inner{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,242,194,0.035), transparent 60%), var(--bg-2);
  padding:24px; height:100%;
  transition:border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  will-change:transform;
}
.lab-card:hover .lab-card-inner{
  border-color:rgba(0,242,194,0.28);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -26px rgba(0,242,194,0.22);
}
.lab-status{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.lab-status .idx{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.76rem; color:var(--text-3); }
.lab-status .live{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--neon);
}
.lab-status .live i{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--neon); box-shadow:0 0 3px var(--neon); }
.lab-card h3{ font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.lab-card p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.92rem; margin-bottom:20px; }
.lab-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.lab-tag{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--text-2);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:999px; padding:5px 12px;
}
.lab-links{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.lab-links a{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-1);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.lab-links a:hover{ color:var(--neon); border-color:var(--neon); }
.lab-links svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }

/* stack groups — grouped tech tags on Services */
.stack-groups{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px 40px; margin-top:28px; }
.stack-k{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-3); margin-bottom:10px; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .stack-groups{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; }
}

/* language grid — Home. Deliberately plain: a seam-line grid, small
   canonical language dots, one honest line each. No icon soup. */
.lang-grid{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1px; margin-top:28px;
  background:var(--border); border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
}
.lang-card{
  display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; padding:22px;
  background:var(--bg-2); flex:1 1 250px;
}
.lang-icon{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:9px; flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 14%, transparent);
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 32%, transparent);
}
.lang-icon svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.lang-card h4{ font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.lang-card p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.82rem; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lang-card{ flex-basis:100%; padding:18px; }
}

/* GitHub feed — populated client-side, see script.js githubFeed() */
.gh-panel{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.gh-lang-bar{
  display:flex; width:100%; height:8px; border-radius:999px; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--bg-2); border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.gh-lang-bar span{ height:100%; transition:width .6s var(--ease); }
.gh-lang-legend{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px 20px; margin-top:12px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.76rem; color:var(--text-2);
}
.gh-lang-legend .lg-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
.gh-lang-legend .lg-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:2px; flex-shrink:0; }

.gh-repo-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:16px; }
.gh-repo-card{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:20px;
  background:var(--bg-2); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; min-height:168px;
  transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.gh-repo-card:hover{ border-color:var(--border-hi); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.gh-repo-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; }
.gh-repo-name{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.94rem; color:var(--text-1); font-weight:500;
  word-break:break-word;
}
.gh-repo-name svg{ width:14px; height:14px; color:var(--text-3); flex-shrink:0; vertical-align:-2px; margin-right:6px; }
.gh-repo-stars{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.74rem;
  color:var(--text-3); flex-shrink:0;
}
.gh-repo-stars svg{ width:12px; height:12px; }
.gh-repo-desc{ font-size:0.84rem; color:var(--text-2); line-height:1.5; flex-grow:1; }
.gh-repo-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--text-3); }
.gh-repo-lang{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.gh-repo-lang i{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; }

/* skeleton — opacity pulse only, no layout shift */
.gh-skeleton{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:var(--bg-2); }
.gh-skeleton::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), transparent);
  animation:gh-shimmer 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes gh-shimmer{ from{ transform:translateX(-100%); } to{ transform:translateX(100%); } }

.gh-empty{
  grid-column:1 / -1; text-align:center; padding:30px 20px;
  color:var(--text-3); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.84rem;
  border:1px dashed var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
}

@media (max-width:920px){
  .gh-repo-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .gh-repo-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .gh-skeleton::after{ animation:none; }
}

/* lab teaser band */
.lab-teaser{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 28px;
  background:var(--bg-2);
}
.lab-teaser-stats{ display:flex; gap:28px; flex-shrink:0; }
.lab-teaser p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.92rem; flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lab-teaser{ padding:22px 20px; }
  .lab-teaser-stats{ gap:18px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About
   ========================================================================== */
.about-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:40px; align-items:start; }
.about-num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:4.4rem; color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1px rgba(0,242,194,0.22); line-height:1; }
.about-copy p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.96rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.about-copy p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.about-copy strong{ color:var(--text-1); font-weight:600; }
.principles{ margin-top:36px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0; }
.principle{ display:flex; gap:18px; padding:18px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.principle:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.principle .p-idx{ font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--neon); font-size:0.85rem; padding-top:2px; }
.principle h4{ font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.principle p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.88rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Regions / explainer cards
   ========================================================================== */
.explainer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.explainer-card{
  background:var(--bg-2); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 26px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.explainer-card::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon), transparent);
  opacity:0.7;
}
.explainer-card:hover{ border-color:var(--border-hi); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.explainer-card .k{
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--neon); border:1px solid var(--border-hi); border-radius:999px;
  padding:5px 12px; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.explainer-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.32; }
.explainer-card p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.55; }

@media (max-width:860px){
  .explainer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* FAQ — native details/summary, no JS */
.faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; max-width:78ch; }
.faq-item{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:var(--bg-2); padding:0; transition:border-color .25s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover{ border-color:var(--border-hi); }
.faq-item + .faq-item{ margin-top:8px; }
.faq-item summary{
  cursor:pointer; list-style:none; padding:18px 22px; font-weight:600;
  font-size:0.96rem; color:var(--text-1); display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq-item summary::after{
  content:'+'; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--neon);
  flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .2s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item summary:hover{ color:var(--neon); }
.faq-item p{
  color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.92rem; line-height:1.65;
  padding:0 22px 20px; margin:0;
}

/* lighter card-less version of .explainer-grid */
.region-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px; }
.region-row .region-item{ padding-left:16px; border-left:2px solid var(--border); }
.region-row .k{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--neon); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.region-row p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.55; }
.region-row p strong{ color:var(--text-1); }

@media (max-width:860px){
  .region-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats strip
   ========================================================================== */
.stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--border); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; }
.stat{ background:var(--bg-2); padding:24px 20px; text-align:center; }
.stat .n{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:2.2rem; color:var(--neon); font-weight:500; }
.stat .l{ font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-2); margin-top:8px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band{
  border:1px solid rgba(0,242,194,0.22); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:48px 40px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--bg-2);
}
.cta-band h2{ font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.8vw,2.2rem); max-width:20ch; margin:0 auto; }
.cta-band p{ color:var(--text-2); margin-top:12px; font-size:0.95rem; }
.cta-band .hero-actions{ margin-top:24px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
footer{ position:relative; padding:44px 0 26px; margin-top:16px; }
footer::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, var(--neon) 30%, var(--neon-2) 70%, transparent);
  opacity:0.5;
}
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap:28px; max-width:880px; margin:0 auto; }
.footer-brand p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.9rem; margin-top:14px; max-width:32ch; }
.footer-live-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:16px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--text-2);
  transition:color .2s ease;
}
.footer-live-badge i{
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--neon);
  box-shadow:0 0 3px var(--neon); flex-shrink:0;
  animation:liveDotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.footer-live-badge:hover{ color:var(--neon); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .footer-live-badge i{ animation:none; }
}
.footer-col h4{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.74rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-3); margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-col li{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-col a{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.9rem; transition:color .2s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--neon); }
.footer-line{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.02rem;
  color:var(--text-1); text-align:center; max-width:880px; margin:36px auto 0;
}
.footer-bottom{ max-width:880px; margin:48px auto 0; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; color:var(--text-3); font-size:0.8rem; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-mono); }
.footer-bottom a{ text-decoration:underline; text-decoration-color:var(--border-hi); text-underline-offset:2px; transition:color .2s ease; }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color:var(--neon); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact page
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr; gap:28px; align-items:start; }
.contact-info-card{ padding:28px; }
.contact-info-card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.contact-info-card > p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:26px; }
.info-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; padding:16px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.info-row:first-of-type{ border-top:none; }
.info-row svg{ width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--neon); margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0; }
.info-row .k{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--text-3); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; }
.info-row .v{ font-size:0.95rem; margin-top:4px; }
.info-row a.v:hover{ color:var(--neon); }
.social-tags{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:28px; }
.social-tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:999px; padding:6px 12px; color:var(--text-2); }
.social-tag:hover{ border-color:var(--border-hi); color:var(--neon); }

.form-card{ padding:28px; }
.field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.field label{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-3); margin-bottom:9px;
}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:13px 15px; color:var(--text-1); font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:0.94rem;
  transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--neon); background:rgba(0,242,194,0.03); }
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:130px; }
.field-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.form-note{ font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--text-3); margin-top:16px; }
.form-status{ margin-top:16px; font-size:0.86rem; color:var(--neon); font-family:var(--font-mono); opacity:0; max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:opacity .3s ease, max-height .3s ease; }
.form-status.show{ opacity:1; max-height:40px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Resource downloads
   ========================================================================== */
.resource-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; }
.resource-card{
  padding:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.resource-card:hover{ border-color:var(--border-hi); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.resource-icon{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(0,242,194,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(0,242,194,0.2); flex-shrink:0;
}
.resource-icon svg{ width:20px; height:20px; color:var(--neon); }
.resource-card h4{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.resource-card p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.86rem; line-height:1.5; flex-grow:1; }
.resource-meta{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--text-3); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; }
.resource-card .btn{ margin-top:4px; }
.resource-card .btn svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 920px){
  .lab-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .about-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; }
  .stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .contact-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .field-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .resource-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .burger{ display:flex; }
  .nav-links{
    position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0;
    flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:0;
    background:rgba(8,8,10,0.98); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px); backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
    max-height:0; overflow:hidden; opacity:0;
    transition:max-height .3s ease, opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-links.open{ max-height:320px; opacity:1; }
  .nav-links a{
    padding:14px 28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); font-size:0.95rem;
  }
  .nav-links a:first-child{ border-top:none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Logo mark (brand)
   ========================================================================== */
.logo-mark{ height:30px; width:auto; display:block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero inline stats
   ========================================================================== */
.stat-inline{ text-align:center; }
.stat-inline .num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--neon); }
.stat-inline .label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-3); margin-top:4px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Process (reused pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.process{ display:flex; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; }
.process-step{ flex:1; padding:26px 18px 22px; border-right:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--bg-2); position:relative; transition:background .25s ease; }
.process-step:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.process-step:hover{ background:rgba(0,242,194,0.03); }
.process-step::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:var(--border); transition:background .25s ease;
}
.process-step:hover::before{ background:var(--neon); box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,242,194,0.6); }
.process-step .n{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--neon); letter-spacing:0.1em; }
.process-step h4{ margin-top:10px; font-size:0.98rem; font-weight:600; }
.process-step p{ margin-top:8px; font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-2); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Services tier cards
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; }
.service-tile{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px 22px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(0,242,194,0.035), transparent 55%), var(--bg-2);
  transition:border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.service-tile.highlight{ border-color:rgba(0,242,194,0.28); box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,242,194,0.08), 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(0,242,194,0.35); }
.service-tile:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); border-color:rgba(0,242,194,0.28); }
.service-tile .tier-label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--neon); letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.service-tile h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin:12px 0 10px; }
.service-tile p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
.service-tile ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; }
.service-tile li{ font-size:0.84rem; color:var(--text-2); display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; }
.service-tile li::before{ content:"—"; color:var(--neon); flex-shrink:0; }

@media (max-width: 920px){
  .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .process{ flex-direction:column; }
  .process-step{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .process-step:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Status chip variants (lab cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.lab-status .status{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.04em;
  padding:5px 12px 5px 10px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid transparent;
}
.lab-status .status i{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; }
.lab-status .status.is-live{ color:var(--neon); background:rgba(0,242,194,0.1); border-color:rgba(0,242,194,0.28); }
.lab-status .status.is-live i{ background:var(--neon); box-shadow:0 0 3px var(--neon); animation:liveDotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.lab-status .status.is-build{ color:var(--text-1); background:var(--bg); border-color:var(--border-hi); }
.lab-status .status.is-build i{ background:var(--text-3); }
.lab-status .status.is-concept{ color:var(--text-2); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-color:var(--border); }
.lab-status .status.is-concept i{ background:var(--text-3); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Founders / Studio — editorial rows, portfolio-style
   ========================================================================== */
.founders-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin-top:32px; }
.founder-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:220px 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:center;
  padding:36px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.founder-row:first-child{ border-top:none; }

.founder-photo{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--bg-2);
}
.founder-photo img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.9);
}
.founder-photo-tint{
  position:absolute; inset:0; mix-blend-mode:color; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg, var(--neon) 0%, var(--neon-deep) 100%);
  opacity:0.6;
}
.founder-photo .corner-marks{ inset:10px; }
.founder-photo .corner-marks i{ width:14px; height:14px; }

.founder-idx{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.8rem;
  color:var(--neon); opacity:0.85; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.founder-info h4{ font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.founder-info .role{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-3); margin-bottom:10px; }
.founder-info p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.92rem; max-width:56ch; }

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .founder-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; padding:28px 0; }
  .founder-photo{ max-width:220px; aspect-ratio:1/1; }
}

/* hero container — no bg of its own, just stacking context */
.hero{ overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.hero .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Pricing additions (tier price + badge + note)
   ========================================================================== */
.service-tile{ position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.tier-price{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1.35rem; color:var(--neon); margin:12px 0 14px; }
.service-tile.highlight .tier-price{ color:var(--neon); }
.service-tile .price-badge{
  position:absolute; top:-13px; left:26px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--neon); color:#04110d; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700;
}
.note-box{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:16px 20px; font-size:0.86rem; color:var(--text-2); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
}
.note-box strong{ color:var(--text-1); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Scan-line divider (used once per page, after the hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.scan-divider{ position:relative; height:1px; background:var(--border); overflow:visible; }
.scan-divider::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-1px; left:-140px; width:140px; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--neon), transparent);
  opacity:0; filter:blur(0.5px);
}
.scan-divider.sweep::after{ animation:scanSweep 1.7s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes scanSweep{
  0%{ left:-140px; opacity:0; }
  12%{ opacity:0.9; }
  88%{ opacity:0.9; }
  100%{ left:100%; opacity:0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .scan-divider.sweep::after{ animation:none; opacity:0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Client strip
   ========================================================================== */
.client-strip{ padding:24px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.client-strip .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.client-strip .cs-label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-3); white-space:nowrap; }
.client-strip .cs-names{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.client-chip{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.86rem; color:var(--text-2);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:999px; padding:7px 16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  text-decoration:none; transition:border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.client-chip:hover{ border-color:var(--border-hi); color:var(--text-1); }
.client-chip .cs-dot{ width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; }
.client-chip.is-live .cs-dot{ background:var(--neon); box-shadow:0 0 3px var(--neon); }
.client-chip.is-build .cs-dot{ background:var(--text-3); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Boot sequence
   ========================================================================== */
body.boot-lock{ overflow:hidden; }
.boot-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:10000;
  background:var(--bg);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:opacity .6s ease;
}
.boot-overlay.boot-out{ opacity:0; pointer-events:none; }
.boot-box{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1rem; color:var(--neon); text-align:left; }
.boot-line{ margin-bottom:10px; letter-spacing:0.02em; transition:opacity .3s ease; }
.boot-caret{ display:inline-block; width:8px; animation:blink 0.9s step-end infinite; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Card thumbnail (illustrative interface preview, not a live screenshot)
   ========================================================================== */
.card-thumb{
  border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom:22px; background:var(--bg);
}

.laptop-mock{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.laptop-bezel{
  padding:8px 8px 0; border-radius:9px 9px 0 0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#242424,#121212);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-bottom:none;
}
.laptop-bezel .card-thumb{ margin-bottom:0; border-radius:3px 3px 0 0; }
.laptop-base{
  height:10px; border-radius:0 0 7px 7px; position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#2a2a2a,#0e0e0e);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-top:none;
}
.laptop-base::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:50%; top:-1px; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:14%; height:3px; background:#060606; border-radius:0 0 4px 4px;
}
.thumb-chrome{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:8px 10px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.thumb-chrome i{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--text-3); opacity:.5; }
.thumb-chrome span{ margin-left:6px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.66rem; color:var(--text-3); }
.card-thumb svg{ display:block; width:100%; height:auto; }
.card-thumb img{ display:block; width:100%; aspect-ratio:2/1; object-fit:cover; object-position:top; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Case study pages
   ========================================================================== */
.case-status{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.76rem; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom:18px; }
.case-status i{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; }
.case-status.is-live{ color:var(--neon); border-color:rgba(0,242,194,0.3); }
.case-status.is-live i{ background:var(--neon); box-shadow:0 0 3px var(--neon); animation:liveDotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.case-status.is-build{ color:var(--text-2); border-color:var(--border); }
.case-status.is-build i{ background:var(--text-3); }

@keyframes liveDotPulse{
  0%, 100%{ opacity:1; }
  50%{ opacity:0.45; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .lab-status .status.is-live i, .case-status.is-live i{ animation:none; }
}

.meta-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:32px; margin-top:28px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.meta-row .m-item{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.68rem; color:var(--text-3); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; }
.meta-row .m-item strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--text-1); text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin-top:7px; font-weight:500; }
.meta-row .m-item a{ color:var(--neon); }

.case-grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px; }
.case-grid-2 h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.case-grid-2 p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.94rem; margin-bottom:14px; }

.back-link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-2); margin-bottom:24px; }
.back-link:hover{ color:var(--neon); }
.back-link svg{ width:14px; height:14px; transition:transform .2s ease; }
.back-link:hover svg{ transform:translateX(-3px); }

@media (max-width: 920px){
  .case-grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; }
  .meta-row{ gap:22px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Case study preview image
   ========================================================================== */
.case-preview{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--bg); margin-top:8px; position:relative;
}
.case-preview img{ display:block; width:100%; height:auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-grid{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.blog-card{
  display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start;
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:20px 22px;
  background:var(--bg-2); transition:border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover{ border-color:var(--border-hi); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.blog-icon{
  flex-shrink:0; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:10px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(0,242,194,0.06); border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.blog-icon svg{ width:20px; height:20px; color:var(--neon); }
.blog-body{ flex:1; min-width:0; }
.blog-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.blog-meta .m{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.7rem; color:var(--text-3); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; }
.blog-meta .m svg{ width:12px; height:12px; }
.blog-tag{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.68rem; color:var(--neon); border:1px solid rgba(0,242,194,0.25); border-radius:999px; padding:2px 10px; }
.blog-card h3{ font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.blog-card p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.blog-read{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--text-1); border-bottom:1px solid transparent; }
.blog-read:hover{ color:var(--neon); border-color:var(--neon); }
.blog-read svg{ width:13px; height:13px; }

.blog-empty{
  text-align:center; padding:50px 20px; color:var(--text-3);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.86rem;
  border:1px dashed var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
}

.linkedin-cta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  border:1px solid var(--border-hi); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 28px;
  background:var(--bg-2);
}
.linkedin-cta .li-icon{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:12px; flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(0,242,194,0.08); border:1px solid var(--border-hi);
}
.linkedin-cta .li-icon svg{ width:26px; height:26px; color:var(--neon); }
.linkedin-cta .li-text{ flex:1; min-width:220px; }
.linkedin-cta h3{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.linkedin-cta p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.9rem; }

/* mobile pass — tighter margins, smaller type */
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .wrap{ padding:0 20px; }
  .nav .wrap{ padding:14px 20px; }
  .brand{ font-size:0.92rem; }
  .brand .logo-mark{ height:26px; width:auto; }
  .resource-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }

  body{ font-size:15px; }

  .hero{ padding:52px 0 32px; }
  .eyebrow{ font-size:0.68rem; padding:6px 12px 6px 9px; }
  .hero h1{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.5rem); line-height:1.08; max-width:16ch; }
  .hero .lede{ font-size:0.94rem; margin-top:16px; }
  .hero-actions{ margin-top:24px; gap:10px; }
  .hero-actions .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
  .stat-inline .num{ font-size:1.3rem; }
  .stat-inline .label{ font-size:0.6rem; }

  section{ padding:48px 0; }
  .section-head{ margin-bottom:30px; gap:14px; }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:1.4rem; }
  .section-head p{ font-size:0.88rem; }
  .section-tag{ font-size:0.7rem; }

  .service-tile, .lab-card-inner,
  .contact-info-card, .form-card, .explainer-card,
  .glass, .blog-card{ padding:22px 18px; }

  .tier-price{ font-size:1.2rem; }

  .cta-band{ padding:34px 22px; }
  .cta-band h2{ font-size:1.4rem; }
  .cta-band .hero-actions{ flex-direction:column; }

  .about-num{ font-size:3.6rem; }
  .stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stat{ padding:22px 16px; }
  .stat .n{ font-size:1.7rem; }

  footer{ padding:36px 0 22px; }
  .footer-grid{ gap:26px; }
  .footer-bottom{ margin-top:30px; padding-top:16px; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:6px; }

  /* boot sequence — keep it readable and contained on small screens */
  .boot-box{ font-size:0.82rem; padding:0 24px; text-align:left; }
  .boot-line{ white-space:normal; }

  .meta-row{ gap:16px 22px; }
  .m-item{ min-width:0; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px){
  .hero h1{ font-size:1.7rem; }
  .stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stat-inline{ flex:1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust strip (process guarantee, under hero stats)
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip{
  margin-top:26px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; gap:22px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.trust-strip span{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.76rem; color:var(--text-2);
  position:relative; padding-left:14px;
}
.trust-strip span::before{
  content:'//'; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--neon);
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .trust-strip{ gap:12px 18px; margin-top:20px; padding-top:16px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating WhatsApp button
   ========================================================================== */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:9997;
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#25D366; color:#04110d;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px -6px rgba(37,211,102,0.55);
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.wa-float:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.04); box-shadow:0 12px 30px -6px rgba(37,211,102,0.7); }
.wa-float svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .wa-float{ right:16px; bottom:16px; width:48px; height:48px; }
  .wa-float svg{ width:24px; height:24px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Maintenance retainer callout
   ========================================================================== */
.retainer-card{
  margin-top:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  border:1px solid var(--border-hi); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 28px;
  background:var(--bg-2);
}
.retainer-text{ flex:1; min-width:240px; }
.retainer-text h3{ font-size:1.05rem; margin:8px 0 8px; }
.retainer-text p{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:0.88rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   "Why we're building this" line on concept cards
   ========================================================================== */
.lab-why{
  font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-2); margin-top:-6px; margin-bottom:16px;
  padding:10px 12px; border-left:2px solid var(--border-hi); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;
}
.lab-why strong{ color:var(--text-1); }

/* Bold accents — corner marks, stamps, color blocks.
   Scoped to Home + Lab, not global. Motion here is hover or
   scroll-tied only, nothing loops at rest. */

/* hero cube image — right-hand panel only, not full-bleed. A wide
   left-side fade dissolves it into --bg so it reads as one continuous
   scene with the text rather than a separate photo block. A color-tint
   layer (mix-blend:color) recolors the image's neutral grays into the
   site's teal palette, and a vignette crushes the photo's light
   studio floor down toward --bg so it stops reading as a lighter box. */
.hero-cube{ overflow:hidden; }
.hero-cube-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-cube-bg img{
  position:absolute; right:0; top:0; height:100%; width:58%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:60% 40%;
  filter:brightness(0.36) contrast(1.12) saturate(0.9);
}
.hero-cube-tint{
  position:absolute; right:0; top:0; height:100%; width:58%;
  mix-blend-mode:color; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon) 0%, var(--neon-deep) 100%);
  opacity:0.5;
}
.hero-cube-vignette{
  position:absolute; right:0; top:0; height:100%; width:58%; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 78% 30%, transparent 30%, rgba(8,8,10,0.7) 78%, var(--bg) 100%);
}
.hero-cube-fade{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg) 30%, transparent 68%),
             linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, transparent 22%, transparent 68%, var(--bg) 100%);
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero-cube-bg img, .hero-cube-tint, .hero-cube-vignette{ width:68%; }
  .hero-cube-fade{
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg) 20%, transparent 72%),
               linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, transparent 22%, transparent 68%, var(--bg) 100%);
  }
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .hero-cube-bg{ display:none; }
}

.hero-left{ text-align:left; }
.hero-left .wrap > *{ margin-left:0; margin-right:0; }
.hero-left .eyebrow{ margin-left:0; }
.hero-left .hero-actions{ justify-content:flex-start; }
.hero-left .trust-strip{ justify-content:flex-start; }

/* corner brackets */
.corner-marks{ position:absolute; inset:20px; pointer-events:none; z-index:1; }
.corner-marks i{ position:absolute; width:20px; height:20px; border:1.5px solid var(--border-hi); opacity:0.55; font-style:normal; }
.corner-marks i:nth-child(1){ top:0; left:0; border-right:none; border-bottom:none; }
.corner-marks i:nth-child(2){ top:0; right:0; border-left:none; border-bottom:none; }
.corner-marks i:nth-child(3){ bottom:0; left:0; border-right:none; border-top:none; }
.corner-marks i:nth-child(4){ bottom:0; right:0; border-left:none; border-top:none; }
.card-thumb{ position:relative; }
.card-thumb .corner-marks{ inset:10px; }
.card-thumb .corner-marks i{ width:14px; height:14px; }

.block-teal{ background:linear-gradient(165deg, #062821, #041613); }
.block-quiet{ background:linear-gradient(165deg, #0d0d0f, #08080a); }
.block-teal .section-tag, .block-quiet .section-tag{ color:var(--neon); }
.block-teal h2, .block-quiet h2{ color:var(--text-1); }

.statement-block{ padding:70px 0; text-align:center; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.statement-text{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  line-height:0.88; font-size:clamp(3.4rem, 13vw, 9.5rem);
  color:var(--text-1); margin:0;
}
.statement-text .accent{
  background:var(--accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

/* stamp on Lab card hover */
.stamp{
  position:absolute; top:38%; left:50%; z-index:2;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-14deg) scale(0.7);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem; letter-spacing:0.14em;
  padding:8px 20px; border:3px solid currentColor; border-radius:8px;
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap; pointer-events:none;
  background:rgba(8,8,10,0.55); backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.lab-card:hover .stamp{ opacity:0.92; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-14deg) scale(1); }
.stamp.is-live{ color:var(--neon); }
.stamp.is-build{ color:var(--text-1); }
.stamp.is-concept{ color:var(--text-2); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .stamp{ transition:none; }
}

.marquee-bold{
  border-top:none; border-bottom:none; padding:26px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--neon-2) 0%, var(--neon) 100%);
}
.marquee-bold::before{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.marquee-bold::after{ background:linear-gradient(270deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.marquee-bold .marquee-item{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.3rem;
  color:#04110d; border-right-color:rgba(4,17,13,0.25); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.01em;
}
.marquee-bold .marquee-item::before{ color:#04110d; text-shadow:none; opacity:0.6; }
.marquee-bold .marquee-track::after{ color:#04110d; }

/* film grain, static */
body::after{
  content:''; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0.035; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .statement-text{ font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 16vw, 5rem); }
  .hero-left{ text-align:center; }
  .hero-left .wrap > *{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
  .hero-left .hero-actions, .hero-left .trust-strip{ justify-content:center; }

  .corner-marks{ inset:12px; }
  .card-thumb .corner-marks{ inset:8px; }
  .marquee-bold .marquee-item{ font-size:1.05rem; padding:0 18px; }
  .statement-block{ padding:48px 0; }
}

/* hero background photos — duotone (grayscale + color blend) + fade to
   solid --bg. Same treatment everywhere for consistency; only the image
   changes per page. */
.hero-photo{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-photo img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center;
  filter:grayscale(1) brightness(0.5) contrast(1.1);
}
.hero-photo-tint{
  position:absolute; inset:0; mix-blend-mode:color; opacity:0.55;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon), var(--neon-deep));
}
.hero-photo-fade{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,8,10,0.1) 0%, var(--bg) 90%);
}
.statement-block .hero-photo-fade{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, rgba(8,8,10,0.2) 35%, rgba(8,8,10,0.2) 65%, var(--bg) 100%);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   STUDIO PASS v2 — signature layer
   Cursor spotlight, scroll progress, ghost section numbers, blueprint grid,
   nav shrink, count-up stats, refined reveal, back-to-top, boot progress.
   Additive only — nothing above this line is overridden structurally.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- cinematic reveal: blur-to-sharp on top of existing translate ---- */
.reveal{ filter:blur(5px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease), filter .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in{ filter:blur(0); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .reveal{ filter:none; } }

/* ---- nav on scroll ---- */
.nav{ transition:background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease; }
.nav.is-scrolled{ background:rgba(8,8,10,0.86); box-shadow:0 14px 34px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.13); }

/* ---- back-to-top ---- */
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed; left:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:9997;
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg-2); border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--neon);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px) scale(.92); pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.back-to-top.show{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events:auto; }
.back-to-top:hover{ background:var(--panel-hi); border-color:var(--border-hi); }
.back-to-top svg{ width:17px; height:17px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .back-to-top{ left:16px; bottom:16px; width:40px; height:40px; } }

/* ---- cursor spotlight (JS adds .spotlight + --mx/--my) ---- */
.spotlight{ position:relative; }
.spotlight::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(0,242,194,0.14), transparent 72%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .35s ease; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
}
.spotlight:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.spotlight > *{ position:relative; }

/* ---- blueprint grid, layered behind every hero ---- */
.hero-grid::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 50% 0%, black 30%, transparent 88%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 50% 0%, black 30%, transparent 88%);
}

/* ---- ghost section index numbers (pure CSS counter) ---- */
main{ counter-reset:sec; }
.section-head{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.section-head::before{
  counter-increment:sec;
  content:'§ ' counter(sec, decimal-leading-zero);
  position:absolute; left:0; top:-40px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.18em;
  color:var(--text-3); opacity:0.55; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
}
@media (max-width:640px){ .section-head::before{ display:none; } }

/* ---- scroll cue at foot of hero ---- */
.scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:16px; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.64rem; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-3); z-index:2; opacity:0.75; transition:opacity .35s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.scroll-cue .line{ width:1px; height:24px; background:var(--neon); opacity:0.5; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.scroll-cue .line::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:-100%; width:100%; height:100%;
  background:var(--neon); animation:cueDrop 1.9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cueDrop{ 0%{ top:-100%; } 60%{ top:100%; } 100%{ top:100%; } }
.scroll-cue.hide{ opacity:0; }
@media (max-width:640px), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .scroll-cue{ display:none; } }

/* ---- count-up target state (no visual change, just a hook) ---- */
[data-count]{ font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; }

/* ---- boot sequence progress rail ---- */
.boot-rail{ margin-top:18px; width:220px; height:2px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius:2px; overflow:hidden; }
.boot-rail i{ display:block; height:100%; width:0%; background:var(--neon); box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,242,194,0.6); transition:width 1.3s var(--ease); }

/* ---- custom scrollbar (Chromium/WebKit) ---- */
::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:11px; height:11px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background:var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:#1d2321; border-radius:99px; border:3px solid var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{ background:var(--neon-deep); }
html{ scrollbar-color:#1d2321 var(--bg); scrollbar-width:thin; }

/* ---- founders section, more editorial ---- */
.founder-row{ transition:background .3s ease; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); }
.founder-photo img{ transition:transform .5s var(--ease), filter .5s ease; }
.founder-row:hover .founder-photo img{ transform:scale(1.035); filter:grayscale(0.4) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.95); }
.founder-idx{ font-size:0.95rem; -webkit-text-stroke:0; }

/* ---- statement block, add a tracked caption ---- */
.statement-block{ padding:96px 0; }
.statement-block .wrap{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:18px; }
.statement-caption{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.28em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-2); order:2;
}

/* ---- card thumb chrome dots, tri-colour like a real browser ---- */
.thumb-chrome i:nth-child(1){ background:#ff5f57; opacity:.85; }
.thumb-chrome i:nth-child(2){ background:#febc2e; opacity:.85; }
.thumb-chrome i:nth-child(3){ background:#28c840; opacity:.85; }

/* ---- section rhythm: faint seam between stacked sections ---- */
section + section::before,
section + .marquee-section::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border) 20%, var(--border) 80%, transparent);
}

/* ---- brand mark hover ---- */
.brand{ transition:opacity .2s ease; }
.brand:hover{ opacity:0.82; }

/* ---- refined focus ring on cards for keyboard users ---- */
.lab-card:focus-within .lab-card-inner,
.service-tile:focus-within{ border-color:var(--neon); }

@media (pointer:coarse){
  .spotlight::before{ display:none; }
}